Chapter 141 - Returning to Qingshan Town (1/2)

Chapter 141: Returning to Qingshan Town

“Big Brother, you have already attained the Connate stage?”

The news that Zhou Donghuang had attained the Connate stage was spreading through the Chu royal city. Meanwhile, Yun Lu, who was in the third apartment of Chuxiu Inn, heard the servant girls whispering among themselves and ran to the second apartment immediately in search of Zhou Donghuang.

When Yun Lu arrived, the youth was seated at the stone table sipping tea and enjoying the sunshine, and the shimmering green aura that enveloped him had been drawn back into his body and could no longer be seen.

“Wow! Big Brother is fantastic. An eighteen-year-old Connate stage adept! In the history of the Sixteen Countries of the East Valley, it is said that there has never been such a powerful person.”

Yun Lu leapt into the youth’s arms, looking at him with a worshipful smile as she continued muttering, “But I wonder when I will be able to attain the Connate stage just like my big brother.”

“Silly girl, aside from Big Gold and Little Gold, you will definitely be the first among the others to attain the Connate stage with your talent.”

Zhou Donghuang stroked the girl’s head with an indulgent smile.

“Really?”

Yun Lu’s eyes shone, moist and bright, as she gave him a doe-eyed look, as though seeking further confirmation of what the youth had just said.

“Of course.”

Zhou Donghuang nodded confidently.

He was impressed by Yun Lu’s improvement during this period of time.

Yun Lu’s current level of practice was almost catching up with Lu Qinghu and Freezing Wind, the two members of his entourage who had the highest current level of practice.

With Yun Lu’s martial talent, she would definitely be the first among his entourage to attain the Connate stage and become a Connate-stage adept if all went well.

“When I attain the Connate stage, I will no longer be a burden to you. When that happens, I will be able to go to the Valley of the Medicine Masters to look for you.”

There was a look of longing in Yun Lu’s sparkling eyes.

“Burden?” Zhou Donghuang frowned. “Xiao Lu, who said you were a burden to me?”

“Hehe… Big Brother, that was a slip of the tongue. Mother said that, and she told me not to tell you.” Yun Lu giggled. “Big Brother, don’t you tell on me.”

“Mother said that?” Zhou Donghuang’s frown deepened. “Xiao Lu, what’s the meaning of this?”

“Big Brother, Mother said that if we go to the Valley of the Medicine Masters with you, we would definitely burden you. Moreover, she said that she prefers Qingshan town and plans to return to Qingshan town in Yunfeng prefecture after you go to the Valley of the Medicine Masters,” Yun Lu said as she blinked her doe-like eyes.

After hearing what Yun Lu had said, Zhou Donghuang shook his head. “Why would Mother think that? You all would never be a burden to me.”

After finding out from Yun Lu that Lin Lan wanted to return to Qingshan town, Zhou Donghuang paid a special visit to Lin Lan to persuade her to go with him to the Valley of the Medicine Masters. “Mother, you all will not be a burden to me. Moreover, I will be able to take even better care of you in the Valley of the Medicine Masters.”

“Donghuang, I have made up my mind. You don’t need to try and persuade me.” Lin Lan said with a smile, “Go and focus on what you have to do. In the future, just come back to Qingshan town and visit me as often as you can, whenever you are free.”

“I will also practice diligently, and will strive to live long enough to see you get married and start a family and have many children.”

At this, there was a look of longing in Lin Lan’s eyes.

Zhou Donghuang spent some time trying to persuade her, but Lin Lan was adamant and Zhou Donghuang had no choice but to give up. “Mother, since you really have made up your mind, I won’t try to persuade you anymore. Tomorrow, I will send you back to Qingshan town personally and spend some time with you there before going to the Valley of the Medicine Masters.”

…..

It was just as well that the golden-crowned eagle Little Gold had attained Great Consummation of the Qi-Gathering and had grown physically larger. Otherwise, the two golden-crowned eagles would not have been able to ferry Zhou Donghuang and the other ten people.

“Sister Zixi, Aunty Mei, don’t be afraid. Even if you do fall off, Little Gold will save you,” Yun Lu said to Yang Zixi and Aunty Mei who had their eyes squeezed tightly shut as they sped through the air on Little Gold’s back with Yun Lu seated next to Lin Lan.

It was the first time that Yang Zixi and Aunty Mei were sitting on a golden-crowned eagle. High in the air, they did not dare open their eyes for a long time.

After a long while, Yang Zixi finally mustered enough courage to open her eyes and take in the surrounding view.

“You all…really don’t intend to go with me to the Valley of the Medicine Masters?”

Zhou Donghuang stood beside Lin Lan and addressed Fu, Freezing Wind, Lu Qinghu, Zhou Han and Zhou Feng in a calm, even voice.

“Young Master, since Mistress has already decided to return to Qingshan town, I will also prepare to return to the Lu family. If Mistress would like to continue running the Magnolia Guild, the Lu family will be her biggest backer!” Lu Qinghu began with a smile, but as he finished, his expression became more earnest and serious.

“Young Master, my ability is too weak, and I will only burden you if I follow you. Moreover, I was born and raised in Qingshan town, and I have deep feelings for Qingshan town. If Mistress wants to return, I would like to return with her,” Fu said.

“Young Master, I, Zhou Han, and Zhou Feng—the three of us—will protect Mistress and Young Mistress. As for you, after you go to the Valley of the Medicine Masters, you will no longer need to have any worries at the back of your mind,” Freezing Wind added in.

“Mm.” Zhou Donghuang nodded.

In all honesty, if these people all stayed with him, he really would be somewhat restricted. Now that they were all staying of their own accord, he did not try to persuade them otherwise.