Practically a Second Set of Parents!

As the sun sets, the clouds piled up on the horizon are gradually dyed by the setting sun, transitioning from light gold to deep orange, and finally framing a bright edge on the outline of the distant mountains.

The chill of the Taibai Mountain Range deepened as darkness fell, and a thin mist rose from the valley, making the lights in the Lin Household mansion appear exceptionally warm.

The cultivators who came to visit the Lin Household were politely seen off out of the valley by Lin Qiaohua and several elders of the Lin Household.

Some people walked quite a distance before turning back to look, their faces still showing some resentment.

They finally bumped into that mysterious young nobleman, but didn't even get a chance to go up and say a few more words.

Under Guan Qiu True Person's silent gaze, no one dared to act recklessly.

Moreover, that young master himself is still staying at the Lin Household's villa.

If one were to inadvertently displease the other party, it could be a catastrophic disaster for the forces behind them.

Nobody is willing to take that risk.

After the last group of visitors disappeared at the valley entrance, Lin Qiaohua strode towards the kitchen and began cooking herself.

Soon, the sizzling sound of oil in the kitchen filled the air, and the rich aroma of Demon Beast meat mixed with the unique sweetness of spiritual vegetables wafted out from the half-open wooden door.

Inside the room.

The wind stopped and the rain ceased.

The glow of the lamp quietly spread across the bed, and a lingering warmth remained in the air.

Lu Yang, holding Lin Ying in his arms, chuckled with a hint of surprise in his eyes, "Senior Sister seems to be much more skilled than before."

Lin Ying leaned against him, fine beads of sweat still clinging to her smooth forehead. A few strands of her hair, damp with sweat, clung to her flushed cheeks, adding to her allure.

Upon hearing this, her pretty face flushed red to her neck, and she shrank into Lu Yang's arms, too shy to speak.

She couldn't very well tell Junior Brother Lu that her mother, Lu Mian, had been secretly coming to her room every night these past few days to patiently and meticulously instruct her on matters of the bedroom, could she?

Having not seen her Junior Brother Lu for many days, she was filled with longing and love, so she suppressed her shyness and used it.

I just can't bring myself to say those words.

Seeing her stammering and shifty eyes, Lu Yang's curiosity only grew stronger.

His arms tightened around her waist slightly, a mischievous smile playing on his lips, "If Senior Sister Lin doesn't tell, she'll be punished, you know."

Lin Ying shuddered, her expression turning somewhat distorted.

The gentle demeanor on her face had vanished, replaced by a pleading tone in her voice. "Great-grandmother and the others are coming to have dinner with us later! No more!"

Lu Yang leaned close to her ear and gently nibbled at her bright red earlobe, laughing, "Then tell me quickly. You don't want your elders to know what we're doing right now, do you?"

Lin Ying: "????"

She glared at Lu Yang resentfully, but after a moment she finally gave in.

Her face flushed, and she explained in a soft, barely audible voice.

Upon hearing this, Lu Yang's expression immediately became somewhat strange.

He hadn't expected the answer to be like this.

A mischievous smile played on his lips. "Then I should thank my mother-in-law. I'll offer her a toast later."

Even with Lin Ying's gentle and mild nature, she couldn't help but playfully slap Lu Yang's chest upon hearing this. "You... no way!"

Lu Yang grinned mischievously and pressed his advantage. "Fine, I won't say anything then~ But Senior Sister Lin should put what she's learned into practice more in the future."

Lin Ying looked up, her eyes slightly red, and glared at him with a wronged expression. "Junior Brother Lu is so mean, he only knows how to bully me..."

Looking at the person in his arms, who was both shy and annoyed, aggrieved yet also somewhat submissive, Lu Yang felt a surge of tenderness in his heart.

He lowered his head and gently kissed her forehead, tightening his grip on her arm.

After a moment of silence, he asked softly, "When do you plan to return to the sect?"

Lin Ying blinked, her eyes flickering slightly under the light.

Lu Yang's visit at this time clearly indicated that he was preparing to return to his sect.

In previous years, she would usually wait until around the seventh day of the first lunar month to set off.

But now...

"I'll go back with you!" she blurted out almost involuntarily.

Lu Yang thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Then we'll set off tomorrow to pick up Wang Siyuan first."

"Okay!" Lin Ying nodded gently, leaned against Lu Yang's chest, and listened to Lu Yang heartbeat. The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up little by little.

To be honest, Lu Yang and Lin Ying were both somewhat distracted during dinner.

After all, both of them were cultivators, and their physiques far surpassed those of ordinary people.

Even Lin Ying felt a little unsatisfied after all that commotion that afternoon.

However, Lin Ying was too shy to say it aloud.

She sat at the table, head down, picking at the spirit rice in her bowl, occasionally glancing up at Lu Yang beside her before quickly looking away.

After dinner, Lin Qiaohua brewed a pot of spiritual tea, and Lin Donglin and Lu Mian also sat down around it.

The family chatted idly, the atmosphere warm and cozy amidst the fragrant aroma of tea.

Lu Yang chatted with her and took the opportunity to mention that he would bring Lin Ying back to the sect the next day.

Lin Qiaohua was somewhat disappointed; the two of them rarely came back, and they had to leave after only a few days.

However, since Lu Yang and Lin Ying were returning to the sect to cultivate, she naturally wouldn't stop them.

Lin Donglin nodded and solemnly reminded him to be careful on the road.

Lu Mian glanced at her daughter again, her eyes filled with both reluctance and relief.

Stepping out of the main hall, a night breeze swept over me; the mountains were already pitch black.

Lu Yang and Lin Ying returned to the villa. As soon as the door closed, a new round of confrontation silently began.

This time, however, the two of them started studying the "Record of Same-Heart Creation" while tinkering with it.

Cultivation is still necessary; simply indulging in play is a waste of time.

For cultivators, time is the most precious treasure.

The fourth day of the first lunar month.

As dawn broke, the frost on the Taibai Mountain Range had not yet completely faded.

A few wisps of smoke rose from the Lin Household Valley, where the early-rising Lin Household disciples had already begun their Qi-gathering cultivation.

Lu Yang, Lin Ying, and Jiang Shiqing bid farewell to Lin Qiaohua and the group of Lin Household cultivators, and boarded the Flowing Light Flying Boat.

A gentle breeze blew across the deck. Lin Ying gathered her wind-blown hair and glanced back at the figures in the valley that were growing smaller and smaller until the flying boat broke through the clouds, at which point she looked away.

The airship first headed towards Sanlidun Market.

After dinner last night, Lu Yang had already notified Wang Siyuan through the sect token, telling him to prepare.

When the Flowing Light Flying Boat arrived over Sanlidun Market, Wang Siyuan was already prepared.

It's clear that Wang Siyuan had a good New Year; his complexion was rosy and he looked full of energy.

Standing next to Wang Siyuan were his father Wang Ming, mother and sister Wang Siyue.

Wang Ming was originally seriously injured, has recovered a lot thanks to the healing pills. At least his face is not so pale, and he can walk on the ground.

All three of them changed into clean new clothes and stood in the morning light. Their appearance was completely different from that of their impoverished and destitute home.

Because Lu Yang had previously given the Wang Household five thousand Spirit Stones, and Lin Ying had also given them healing pills.

When they met again this time, Lu Yang could clearly feel that in addition to awe, the Wang Household looked at him with deep gratitude.

Lu Yang couldn't help but smile inwardly.

They are all Wang Siyuan's family; their personalities are all pretty much the same.

Wang Siyuan had previously taken him to register at the outer sect, then escorted him home to celebrate his triumphant return, and gave him some healing pills, which caused his favorability rating to soar to 91 points.

If Wang Ming and his two companions were also investment targets, and their favorability ratings were visible, then the numbers would likely be quite high.

Wang Siyuan bid a reluctant farewell to the three members of the Wang Household, promising to return every year for the Spring Festival, before following Lu Yang back onto the Flowing Light Flying Boat.

The moment they landed on the deck, Wang Siyuan suddenly knelt down and kowtowed to Lu Yang, leaving Lu Yang somewhat taken aback.

He frowned and pulled Wang Siyuan up. "Junior Brother Wang, what are you doing?"

Wang Siyuan raised his head, his eyes red with gratitude, and said, "Senior Brother Lu, thank you for everything you've done for me. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have returned in such glory, and my father's injuries would still require selling Law Treasures to buy medicine! My life, Wang Siyuan's life, belongs to you from now on! I'll go through fire and water for you!"

Lu Yang could hear the firmness and sincerity in Wang Siyuan's words.

He glanced at Wang Siyuan's favorability rating, which was already 93.

Lu Yang couldn't help but grin inwardly.

If only a beautiful woman's favorability could increase this quickly!

However, Wang Siyuan's words made him somewhat unable to hold back.

Don't go through fire and water!

What will happen to my investments if you really die?

Lu Yang smiled gently, patted Wang Siyuan's shoulder lightly, and said in a relaxed and composed tone, "Don't worry, you're still too weak to be of much help. At most, I can only ask you to do some small things."

Upon hearing this, Wang Siyuan's eyes dimmed slightly.

However, upon further reflection, he thought of the Golden Core Realm servants beside Senior Brother Lu and realized that Senior Brother Lu was absolutely right.

He took a deep breath, a determined look appearing in his eyes, and said earnestly, "Don't worry, Senior Brother, I will definitely work hard in my cultivation and strive to be of help to you as soon as possible!"

Seeing Wang Siyuan's determination to cultivate, Lu Yang was quite satisfied and nodded. "Alright, I'll cover your cultivation resources from now on. Cultivate well."

Wang Siyuan: "????"

He stood there, mouth agape, unable to utter a sound for a long time.

He wondered if he had misheard, and stammered, "Senior Brother Lu, what you meant just now was... I... I don't quite understand..."

Lu Yang smiled and said again, "I'll cover the resources you need for your cultivation. In return, you can help me with whatever you can for now. Once you're strong enough, you can help me with other things."

Upon hearing this, Wang Siyuan's eyes welled up with tears.

This... this isn't my senior brother at all?!

These are practically his second parents!

However, how could I possibly ask Senior Brother Lu to provide me with Cultivation Resources?

If that's the case, what's the difference between me and a piece of trash?

Wang Siyuan wiped away his tears with his sleeve, took a deep breath, and said solemnly, "Senior Brother Lu, I will find a way to Cultivation Resources myself. I can't let you spend money on me."

Lu Yang waved his hand, his tone casual yet carrying an undeniable authority. "Don't worry, your cultivation won't cost you much, it's nothing to me. Since you plan to follow me, don't worry about these trivial matters. Just focus on your cultivation and help me with my tasks in the future. Unless you decide you don't want to follow me anymore."

Upon hearing this, Wang Siyuan immediately became anxious and hurriedly said, "No, Senior Brother Lu, I will follow you from now on!"

"Then it's settled."