Chapter 55 - Immortal Fate Of Longevity: Starting From Taking Care of Fellow Daoist Wife

Chapter 55: I Am Neither a Tiger Nor a Mouse "This must be Master Xia, right? I've heard so much about you." Xu Baicha didn't go in because she was uncomfortable with the way the people from the Tai family were scrutinizing her. It made her...feel uneasy. It wasn't that she was being conceited, but she felt that the young man might truly have ill intentions towards her. She worried that her husband...might have let a wolf into their home unknowingly. After Xia Changge entered, the young man sitting in the main seat took the initiative to speak, carrying an air of a noble scion. "Um, may I ask who you are, sir?" Xia Changge responded with a friendly tone, asking softly. The young man arrogantly said, "I am Tai Feng from the Tai family. I have come to invite Master Xia and his disciple to join our Tai family. What we can offer you, Master, is definitely much more than what the Xiao family can give." Upon learning that Xia Changge and An Ruoshui had become Alchemists so quickly, the Tai family naturally had to start taking action. For the sake of their family's grand plan. Xia Changge didn't directly refuse, but instead asked, "Much more? What can the Tai family offer the two of us? Could it be that you have Foundational Stage cultivation methods?" Tai Feng's expression changed slightly, but quickly returned to his previous smile as he said, "As long as you wholeheartedly serve our Tai family, we will definitely have Foundational Stage cultivation methods for you at that time. And even Foundational Stage pills, we have them too. Our Tai family has ten alchemists, and with your joining, your alchemy skills will definitely improve rapidly." Upon hearing this, Xia Changge shook his head. The "at that time" mentioned by Tai Feng may be something that he might never attain even if he spent half his life working for it. Moreover, he knew that there were not many external disciples in the nearby cultivation families who had reached the Foundational Stage. Countless roaming cultivators worked like slaves for these families, all for that slim hope, and Xia Changge found it laughable. This instantly dampened Xia Changge's interest, "It seems that the cultivation methods of the Tai family are not as easy to obtain as I thought. I'm sorry, Prince Tai, I can only say I'm sorry." Xia Changge's rejection made Tai Feng lose his good demeanor towards Xia Changge. They invited wandering cultivators from outside families, even those at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, would readily and willingly accept. It was like a pie dropping from the sky. But a Qi Refining Seventh Layer like Xia Changge, how dare he behave so arrogantly? Tai Feng's expression turned serious as he warned, "Master Xia, the Xiao family is not in a good position...surrounded on all sides. Following the Xiao family is not a wise move...are you sure?" Xia Changge remained calm, "What does it have to do with me if the Xiao family is not doing well? I'm just cooperating with the Xiao family, I am not one of them. If the Xiao family falls, I can collaborate with other families, can't I?" Upon hearing Xia Changge's words, Tai Feng looked down on him a bit, seemingly looking down on Xia Changge as a lowly servant of the Xiao family, "In that case, I won't force you. However, I have to ask Master Xia to bring Miss Ruoshui along. Uncle An has already decided to let Ruoshui join our Tai family, and I have to thank Master Xia for taking care of Ruoshui all this time!" As he said this, Tai Feng seemed to have a hint of arrogance, as if he was mocking Xia Changge for making his own bed. "Ruoshui has grown up and has her own thoughts. I'm sorry, Prince Tai, she will not leave with you. Otherwise, I wouldn't have come here today. Ruoshui has already become a guest of the Xiao family. Before long, Senior Xiao Yun will send someone to communicate with your Tai family." After some consideration, Xia Changge's attitude became firm. If the Tai family was generous and offered more, Xia Changge would definitely let them go. After all, paying such a high price to acquire a person should prove extremely useful, and there should be no safety concerns. But if the Tai family wanted a free ride, that might not be possible. Whether it was a bad thing or not, it was not clear, but it certainly wasn't a good thing. "Hmm?" Xia Changge's lack of respect infuriated Tai Feng, who was accustomed to being arrogant in nearby towns. He wasn't giving him face. "Master Xia, isn't Ruoshui my daughter? Can I not decide her choice?" At this time, An Ruoshui's father, An Zun, spoke up. It seemed like he wanted to use his status as leverage. Xia Changge simply glanced at him, and said coldly, "No, you are just an ordinary mortal. When did you become qualified to meddle in the affairs of cultivators? Stay in your lane." He had not expected An Zun to switch sides so quickly. But it seemed understandable, after all, when facing threats from cultivators, there were hardly any mortals who didn't choose to compromise. Xia Changge's words made it clear that he looked down on An Zun. This directly angered An Zun, causing his face to turn red, and for a while, he couldn't say a word. "Since that's the case, this young master won't force you anymore. I just hope that Master Xia won't regret today's decision!" Tai Feng was arrogant, and the Qi Refining Ninth Layer servant behind him seemed like he wanted to teach Xia Changge a lesson. But perhaps this was the Xiao family's territory, and there were many Qi Refining Ninth Layer cultivators from the Xiao family nearby. If they caused a scene, it might cause problems, so Tai Feng stopped them. And so, they left, which was a bit unexpected for Xia Changge. Because he thought he would be humiliated by these wealthy young masters. But since they left, they left. That was fine with Xia Changge. The one he couldn't accept was An Zun. He never expected that Tai Feng, who was from a prestigious family, would leave him so easily. What was he supposed to do now?! An Zun immediately put on a smiley face and explained to Xia Changge, "Master Xia, I was forced into this situation. Can't you...understand my difficulties?" Facing An Zun's explanation, Xia Changge did not answer, he simply left. The matter of how to deal with him as the father of his disciple, Xia Changge intended to leave it to An Ruoshui to handle. As he walked out, Xia Changge instructed Xu Baicha, "Madam Xu, I'll leave things here to you for the time being. Tell those people to work hard, and when the harvest comes, I will give them more rewards." Xu Baicha seemed to have been stimulated by something, nodding quickly, "Yes, Master." After everything was arranged, Xia Changge pondered for a moment and decided to go to the largest city nearby, Yun'an Immortal City. The things he wanted to buy were not available in the Xiao family, only in that place. Since he had nothing else to do now, he might as well take a trip. "Ah, why bother! It seems that we will ultimately have to settle a score!" He wasn't a tiger, but he wasn't a mouse that could be bullied at will either. Xia Changge was familiar with the location of Yun'an Immortal City, after all, he had studied the map for a long time. He hadn't taken a few steps when he sensed someone behind him. It was two people he was familiar with. Xia Changge surveyed his surroundings carefully. There were no other cultivators nearby. It seemed to fit the bill for grievances to be understood. "Prince Tai, may I ask why you are following me?" Xia Changge acted as if nothing had happened when Tai Feng arrived. "Master Xia, there are some matters that require your assistance, please come with us. Rest assured, we won't mistreat you." Tai Feng spoke coldly. He stood still, and the Qi Refining Ninth Layer servant behind him closed in on Xia Changge. (End of Chapter 55)