Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 61: Chapter 61: Parting Ways

”What!”

Hearing this news, Zhou Xun was slightly stunned.

He really couldn’t figure out how the Lin Family had managed it.

After all, the Lin Family was already fragmented at that time.

Moreover, the Sunx and Li Families were now at Red Leaf Square, so in theory, the Lin Family had no chance of returning, even if the Sunx and Li Families agreed, the Cloud Light Sect wouldn’t necessarily agree.

It seemed that something unknown to him must have happened.

So he asked with a slightly puzzled tone.

”Brother Shi, did you find out the reason for the Lin Family’s return?”

Shi Jingfeng nodded.

”Brother Zhou, do you still remember the big event that happened in the Cloud Light Sect a year ago?”

”Of course, I remember, but what does this have to do with the Cloud Light Sect!” Zhou Xun was puzzled.

A year ago, Master Fengyue of the Cloud Light Sect successfully advanced to a True Pill, becoming the third True Pill Cultivator within the sect.

The prestige of the Cloud Light Sect greatly increased.

Zhou Xun had naturally heard of this.

”The Lin Family somehow managed to connect with Master Fengyue. With the support of this newly-advanced True Pill Cultivator, the Lin Family re-entered Red Leaf Square,”

”Coupled with the Lin Family Grand Elder’s Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation, Red Leaf Square naturally became dominated by the Lin Family!”

Shi Jingfeng explained slowly, his words full of admiration.

After all, the Lin Family’s journey could indeed be considered legendary.

To rise again from a shattered family in just a few years, with a momentum that exceeded the past, was something that would draw admiration from anyone.

Currently, that Lin Family Grand Elder had gained considerable fame throughout Xui Country.

”With the support of the Cloud Light Sect, it is only natural for the Lin Family to take charge here!” Zhou Xun nodded silently.

After some small talk, Shi Jingfeng bid farewell.

After he left, Zhou Xun unhesitatingly headed once more to Lin Xueying’s cave mansion.

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”Miss, the Lin Family has returned to Red Leaf Square!” Upon seeing Lin Xueying, Zhou Xun immediately delivered the news.

”What?” Lin Xueying was slightly stunned, not yet able to react.

”The Lin Family has returned to Red Leaf Square, and has been reestablished!” Zhou Xun repeated with a slight sigh seeing her reaction.

He knew that after the Lin Family fell apart, Lin Xueying was under great pressure.

As the legitimate daughter of the Lin Family Patriarch, and the person with the highest talent of her generation within the Lin Family, she naturally bore the responsibility of reviving the family.

Now suddenly hearing of the family’s return naturally left her a bit at a loss.

”Rea... really?” Lin Xueying’s voice trembled slightly, unable to quite believe it.

Her eyes brimmed with tears.

Over the years, she had been burdened with so much.

”It’s true— this is what Daoist Shi from the Law Enforcement Team said himself!” Zhou Xun stated firmly, his tone extremely certain.

”Good! That’s good!” Lin Xueying kept nodding.

”And my father?” After a while, Lin Xueying absorbed the news of the Lin Family’s return and began inquiring about her close family members.

”I haven’t found out about that, just that it was the Grand Elder who led the clan back!” Zhou Xun replied.

”No news?” Lin Xueying felt a faint unease.

”Don’t worry, the Lin Family Patriarch has Foundation Establishment cultivation, evading a pursuit is quite easy for him!” Zhou Xun comforted her.

”Hmm!” Lin Xueying nodded, feeling much relieved.

A Foundation Establishment Cultivator intent on fleeing is hard to kill, and furthermore, her father, as the Lin Family Patriarch, possessed many high-quality treasures.

Just then, Wang Erniu arrived with the news.

”Big brother, has the Lin Family really returned? Can we go back now?” Even before he saw anyone, Wang Erniu’s voice, full of surprise and delight, could be heard.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Erniu and Lin Xue’e appeared, holding a little girl aged three or four, hurrying towards them.

”Yes, we can go back!” Zhou Xun nodded, although his tone wasn’t as enthusiastic, as if he wasn’t talking about himself.

”That’s great, I’ve missed the life at Red Leaf Square!” Wang Erniu laughed.

His wife echoed his sentiment.

At the Lin Family, Wang Erniu’s treatment was no less than that of the legitimate lineage family, something incomparable to the current situation where he had to tirelessly perform alchemy to support his family daily.

”When will we set off then?” Lin Xue’e eagerly asked.

She couldn’t wait to leave this place.

”This matter needs careful consideration; returning to Red Leaf Square is a long journey and not safe all the way!” Lin Xueying stopped her cousin’s words.

Previously, during their escape, they couldn’t care less about the dangers along the way.

But on their way back, it’s different; safety must be the top priority.

After all, there are two High-Grade Spirit Roots here, which will definitely become two Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the future.

Adding Lin Xue’e and her daughter as dependents, returning wouldn’t be that easy.

”No worries, we can reveal our identity to the Song Family and use their strength to return!” Zhou Xun, after pondering for a moment, came up with a plan.

Now that the Lin Family’s patron and the Song Family’s patron were both True Pill Cultivators from the Cloud Light Sect, the two families naturally formed an alliance. In such matters, the Song Family would not refuse.

”Alright, I’ll go contact the Song Family!” Lin Xueying responded.

As a legitimate daughter of the Lin Family, it was most appropriate for her to engage with the Song Family on this matter.

”Then I’ll trouble Brother Zhou to handle the shop!” Lin Xueying proceeded to look at Zhou Xun.

”This time, I’m not leaving!” Zhou Xun shook his head slightly, announcing the decision he had long considered.

”What, Big Brother, you’re not leaving?” Wang Erniu exclaimed in surprise.

Meanwhile, Lin Xueying was filled with a sense of melancholy. She had long sensed Zhou Xun’s intentions.

”Yes, I’m not leaving!” Zhou Xun nodded without hesitation. Anyone could hear the determination in his tone.

For him, returning to Red Leaf Square wouldn’t provide much assistance. With his ability, reaching Late-Stage Qi Refining was easily within grasp.

Moreover, gaining a Foundation Establishment opportunity was not something the Lin Family could provide him.

Furthermore, too many people familiar with him were at Red Leaf Square, making it inconvenient for someone with his Spring Condensation Scripture.

Instead, the unfamiliar Qingyue Square was more suitable for him.

The people here wouldn’t question his cultivation speed.

”Big Brother, why? Isn’t Red Leaf Square better?” Wang Erniu was puzzled.

”All good things must come to an end; we’ll meet again in the future!” Zhou Xun decisively replied.

Seeing Zhou Xun’s resolve, Wang Erniu was at a loss for words to persuade him.

Subsequently, the group dispersed to begin their preparations before leaving.

Lin Xueying even personally visited the Song Family Patriarch, revealing her identity.

Afterward, she received a warm welcome from the Song Family, treated as an honored guest.

Upon learning of Lin Xueying’s intention, the Song Family agreed without hesitation. Just in time, ten days later, the Song Family had a caravan heading to Juntian City, which Lin Xueying and her group could accompany.

The head of the caravan, a cousin of the Song Family Patriarch, had Eighth-Layer Qi Refining cultivation.

Additionally, there were two Late-Stage Cultivators serving as escorts.

Having three Late-Stage Cultivators traveling together was considered exceptionally safe.

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Afterward, Zhou Xun couldn’t help but sigh.

After all, since leaving Red Leaf Square, the few of them had stayed together for several years.

Suddenly, a sense of separation arose.

After pausing for a moment, Zhou Xun planned to do something.

A Spirit Gathering Pill might help Lin Xueying a little.

He still had a Spirit Gathering Grass in his Storage Bag.

Moreover, having been promoted to a High-Grade Alchemist for half a year now, he was fully capable of refining a Spirit Gathering Pill.

Immediately, he changed into his outfit, donned his Thousand Faces Mask, and spent a considerable sum to purchase supplementary materials for the Spirit Gathering Pill.

As for the pill recipe, it was already part of the alchemy inheritance gifted to him by Master Yun Ku, so he didn’t need to buy it separately.

He went to the Alchemy Room, took out the alchemy materials, and also collected more than a dozen Half-Spirit Grass outside the cave mansion, placing them before him.

A Daoist Technique was activated, and the alchemy began.