Delivering Equipment

Lin Qingyao was startled when she saw the two girls kneeling on the ground.

In this world, there are such wonderful things! My husband gave the pills to the two maids but not to my father and brother? My husband is always thorough in his work; he would never neglect his own family.

Besides, this was her husband's own idea; how could she make the decision for him?

She tightened her expression and looked at Qinghe and Ju'er.

"Ju'er, Qinghe, you two, listen up."

"You lack Spirit Roots and cannot cultivate immortality; your lifespan is inherently shorter than ours."

"Logically speaking, you two would both end up as concubines sooner or later."

"My husband is your master."

"You should accept what your master has bestowed upon you obediently. It is a gift from your master; how can you pass it on to others?"

The moment the words "concubine" were uttered, the two maids kneeling on the ground blushed instantly.

They kept their heads down, their ears burning red, their fingers twisting the hem of their clothes, not daring to look up.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jingchuan turned his head in surprise and looked at Lin Qingyao.

"Oh dear, my wife, why are we talking about this all of a sudden?"

He smiled, turned his face, and explained to the two maids.

"I gave one to each of my father-in-law, eldest brother, second brother, and several sisters-in-law; I didn't leave anyone out."

"You two, though just maids, are kind-hearted and know how to behave appropriately."

"You'll also get a share of these pills."

"Stop kneeling, get up, and eat right now, in front of me."

Qinghe and Ju'er looked up at him expectantly.

"Young Master..."

Shen Jingchuan's expression turned serious, and he lowered his voice.

"Don't you think about what would happen if others found out about these pills and they fell into your hands?"

"Are you two still alive?"

The two girls didn't get up, but exchanged a glance, their hearts skipping a beat.

Yes, keeping such a miraculous medicine in one's possession is more of a curse than a blessing.

Shen Jingchuan raised his hand, making a feigned gesture.

A gentle Spiritual Power lifted the two of them up from the ground.

"Alright, stop standing there, hurry up and eat it. You'll feel better once it's in your stomach."

Seeing his sincerity, Qinghe and Ju'er no longer hesitated.

They picked up the pills, tilted their heads back, and swallowed them all at once.

The pill took effect shortly after being ingested.

A faint blush first appeared on their faces, then slowly faded away.

Those around noticed the changes.

They were already young, and now their skin looked even more delicate and fair than before, with a faint glow.

Other than that, there weren't many changes.

The two girls looked at each other, their eyes filled with joy and gratitude.

They lifted their skirts, knelt down again, and kowtowed respectfully to Shen Jingchuan.

"I could never repay your great kindness, sir, even if I were to serve you like a slave for the rest of my life."

"For the rest of my life, I will serve you wholeheartedly, without any disloyalty."

Shen Jingchuan waved his hand, signaling them to get up.

"Alright, we're family, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Go back first, tidy up, and change into clean clothes."

"When it gets dark, our whole family will go to the front yard and have a proper meal with Grandpa."

It was completely dark when Shen Jingchuan led his entire family to his father-in-law's courtyard.

Lin Qingyao and Bai Ruoli walked beside him, with their three maids, Yue'er, Qinghe, Ju'er, following behind.

Upon arriving at the destination, Lin Shan had already finished arranging the defenses and returned.

Lin Weiyuan greeted them at the door, his face glowing with health and his smile beaming.

All the members of the Lin Household who lacked Spirit Roots and were unable to cultivate immortality, except for a few children, received Life-Extending Pills.

Everyone felt a burning joy in their hearts, an indescribable happiness.

Of all these, Lin Weiyuan's change is the most obvious.

He looked more than ten years younger, and was now full of energy, with a straight back and a louder voice than before.

Once everyone had arrived, they sat down at three tables.

The men sat at one table, the women at another, and the children at yet another.

Yue'er, Qinghe, and Ju'er originally intended to follow the Lin Residence's maids and serve them.

But those five sisters-in-law dared not let them lay a hand on them.

Putting aside the fact that Yue'er is already a cultivator herself, they can't afford to accept that.

It's Qinghe and Ju'er. Although it's unclear whether they've taken their wives in, they're still the son-in-law's people; everyone knows that.

The five sisters-in-law pulled and dragged the three of them down to the table.

The women's table, including the women and their sisters-in-law, made up eight people, and the atmosphere was lively and cheerful.

The servants serving the dishes and pouring the wine were all maids from the Lin Residence.

They enjoyed the drinks to the fullest.

Shen Jingchuan accompanied Lin Weiyuan, Lin Shan, and Lin Yue Yueye, while Lin Shan's eldest son poured and served wine, and they toasted and drank at the main table.

The party lasted until the moon was high in the sky before it ended.

Shen Jingchuan, accompanied by his two wives and maids, returned to his own courtyard.

Back in the courtyard, he glanced at his watch; it was only a little past 9 a. m., still early.

He turned to Lin Qingyao and Bai Ruoli.

"I'm going to Yuxi Prefecture to deliver some things to Tieniu and the others. I'll be right back."

As he spoke, he reached out and pinched each of their cheeks.

"Wait for me."

Lin Qingyao patted the back of his hand.

Go ahead, and come back soon. Be careful on the road.

Bai Ruoli also whispered her instructions.

"My husband, come back soon, we're waiting for you."

Shen Jingchuan responded and took out a flying sword from his Storage Ring.

He stepped on it, and with a flash of sword light, he vanished into the night.

Forty li is a short distance; we'll arrive in no time.

The courtyard in front of the Yuxi Prefecture government office was brightly lit, as if it were daytime.

Two guards stood at the door, guns at their sides.

Suddenly, a sword light descended from the sky and landed in the courtyard.

The guard was startled and shouted.

Who is it?

Upon closer inspection, he quickly put away his gun and stepped forward to salute.

"Greetings, Young Master Shen."

Shen Jingchuan waved his hand.

"No need for formalities, where is your boss?"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Hu Tieniu strode out of the lobby to greet him.

"Young Master!"

His face broke into a wide smile.

"You've finally arrived! I've been waiting here."

Shen Jingchuan sheathed his sword.

"Sorry to keep you waiting."

"I just got back. My father-in-law and his family were so happy that they took me out for drinks, which made me late."

Hu Tieniu nodded repeatedly.

"Of course, of course, this is a joyous occasion."

Without wasting any words, Shen Jingchuan climbed the high steps in the courtyard in a few steps.

He turned around, raised his hand, and waved towards the spacious square below.

Immediately afterwards, one thing after another fell from the sky.

First came bundles of stainless steel pipes, neatly stacked on the ground.

Then came various kinds of steel, and thickened steel plates, which were also stacked up.

The spring steel sheets used to make crossbows were piled up in small mountains.

Finally, a complete set of stab-proof vests and helmets were left behind.

The courtyard in front of the government office was spacious enough to accommodate over a thousand people.

In just a short while, the yard was completely filled with food, leaving no room to even step.