Chapter 47 - Immortal Fate Of Longevity: Starting From Taking Care of Fellow Daoist Wife

Chapter 47: The Groom's Special Hobby? "Right, do you remember the mnemonic I taught you earlier?" Xia Changge thought about it and agreed to An Ruoshui's proposal. Reaching the first level of Qi Refinement was barely enough for flying on a sword, but it would only last a few minutes. It wouldn't hurt to learn at this moment. An Ruoshui nodded repeatedly, as she had already memorized it by heart. "Then go ahead and try it yourself!" After saying that, Xia Changge sat on the nearby stone table, seemingly prepared to watch An Ruoshui's performance. An Ruoshui couldn't believe her master was making her do this and quickly said, "Master, I have no clue where to start. Could you please teach me and demonstrate?" Xia Changge sighed, "It's really a blessing to have a teacher!" He remembered the hardships and detours he had taken when he was researching cultivation on his own. He agreed to An Ruoshui's request and extended his hand to her. An Ruoshui happily stood on Xia Changge's flying sword. After Xia Changge swung it a few times and explained some key points, he let An Ruoshui explore it herself. "The master leads the way, but the practice depends on the individual," he thought. Within half a day, An Ruoshui had become quite adept. A month later, an unexpected guest arrived at Xia Changge's place. It was Xiao Xuan's husband, who had come after applying ointment for Xiao Xuan and her return. He had a gloomy expression, which made both Xia Changge and An Ruoshui somewhat uneasy. "Hmm? Friend, may I ask the purpose of your visit?" Xia Changge signaled for An Ruoshui to pause making the Longevity Pill and go play elsewhere. An important matter was to be discussed, and An Ruoshui definitely couldn't stay here. To be honest, Xia Changge didn't even know what Xiao Xuan's husband was called. He didn't ask Xiao Wan and Xiao Xuan also never mentioned her husband during the month she came for treatment, nor did she accompany her. But his cultivation level was not bad; he had the strength of the fifth level of Qi Refinement. He appeared quite young, around thirty years old. It must be said that Xiao family's cultivation environment was good, with abundant spiritual energy and resources, even better than the outside. "I heard that you've been close with my wife during this period. Your relationship seems very intimate, to the extent that... you've been casually touching her feet," said the man who seemed to be on the verge of tears. Xia Changge was shocked and quickly explained, "Friend... Friend, you've misunderstood. In my eyes, Miss Xuan... Miss Xiao is just a wounded patient whom I've treated. I have absolutely no improper intentions, let alone done anything that would cause you any grievance. I'm not that kind of person!" It must be said that Xia Changge didn't even consider Xiao Xuan's husband a threat in a one-on-one fight. But... he was still the groom of the Xiao family. If he were to fight him, Xiao family would most likely stand on his side. Xia Changge couldn't afford to provoke him right now! Moreover, what's up with casually touching her feet? Those feet were definitely far from exquisite now! "Miss Xuan? You're addressing her quite intimately!" The man nodded, seemingly holding a grudge against Xia Changge. Xia Changge quickly said, "No, friend, you've misunderstood." Seeing Xia Changge's explanation, the man smiled in a way that made Xia Changge feel strange. "You're mistaken; I'm not blaming you. What I mean is, you can be bolder!" Just as Xia Changge was thinking about how to prove his innocence, the man's words completely stunned him. Did he mishear it? How could a normal person say such things?! This guy... did he have a peculiar hobby?! Was it because he had been oppressed by Xiao Xuan for too long, so he wanted to see, hear, and experience some exciting things? "Friend Xia, let me explain...," the man said cautiously to Xia Changge after making sure there was no one around. It was an incredibly shameful thing for him. This man's name was Chen Lu, who became a caretaker for Xiao Xuan after she became disabled. Although he was given the status of being Xiao family's groom, he enjoyed many benefits from the Xiao family. For example, he received a stable supply of 150 spiritual stones every year. After taking good care of Xiao Xuan's rest, he had the opportunity to practice in the core area of the Xiao family. He also learned the Qi Refinement heart technique on how to break through the ninth level. All these benefits made Chen Lu's knees buckle, so he chose to bow down to the Xiao family and became a dutiful servant. But even with his groom's status, he couldn't experience certain things. Recently, he had gotten involved with a maid in the Xiao family who had reached the second level of Qi Refinement. Plus, he had accumulated some savings over the years and had been wanting to leave the Xiao family and live a carefree life. Unfortunately, this groom didn't have the right to make requests, so he could only wait for Xiao Xuan to kick him out. Lately, Chen Lu heard a rumor that his nominal wife seemed to have found a new love. Instead of being angry, he was excited as he thought his chance to leave had come. After all, if Xiao Xuan had someone she really needed, then he, a useless decoration, would no longer be of any use. After hearing Chen Lu's words, Xia Changge understood the situation. It was indeed a predicament. "I apologize, Chen friend, but you've misunderstood. I'm different from you. I have a family and I am the head of that family. How can I become a groom for the Xiao family? So, let's not mention this matter again, and you don't need to test me any further. I really have no such intentions." As for the Xiao family's ladies, Xia Changge honestly had no interest at the moment. Chen Lu deeply looked at Xia Changge and then glanced at An Ruoshui, who was anxiously waiting not far away. Finally, he gave Xia Changge an envious look and left. Being so close to such a beautiful woman at work, Chen Lu envied Xia Changge's life to the extreme. After Chen Lu left, An Ruoshui came running over, worriedly saying, "Master, did they find out about us using fake medicine?" An Ruoshui was definitely scared because she was the one who ground and applied the medicine. "Don't worry, they didn't come for that matter. We used real medicine, so continue practicing here. I'm going back home today." After spending so many days outside, it was time to rest at home for a few days. Xia Changge couldn't push himself too hard. "If Miss Xuan comes in the next few days, continue applying medicine for her as usual." After arranging things, Xia Changge flew away from there. Nothing significant happened in this place for a while. Most of the Qi Refinement cultivators on the other spiritual fields of the Xiao family were quite relaxed. The value of this place was too low. Even if an opposing family targeted the Xiao family, they wouldn't attack this peripheral industry. Destroying it would only be a superficial blow to the Xiao family, while it might also expose themselves. An Ruoshui watched Xia Changge leave and then earnestly started studying the pill formula. When Xia Changge was by her side, she couldn't be fully focused. However, she had no excuse now. At the same time, inside the Xiao family. After receiving treatment for over a month, Xiao Xuan was surprised to find that she could... move her feet slightly. Today's update seems to be important. I'm not sure why, but I've heard other authors say the same, so I'm just making a request. There will be another chapter later, and I'm begging everyone to read it. The author hasn't asked for anything before, no votes or rewards or anything like that. It's just a small request to read this chapter, and I hope everyone can fulfill it. (End of this chapter)