Lin Qi: I Was Genuinely Trying to Persuade Them

The Luo Family Head's straightforward dismissal of them felt like she didn't want them involved in anything.

When Luo Ci's father heard of Wei Chongfu's death, there wasn't even a ripple in his eyes. It was as if he had anticipated it, or perhaps he truly didn't care about the death of a 'competitor'?

Lin Qi didn't want to overthink things, but with the Luo family's affairs thrust upon her, she couldn't shake a sense of foreboding.

Thinking a little more was safer than thinking too little.

Lin Qi decided her next talisman would be the Luck Transfer Talisman.

Ever since she left the sect, her luck hadn't been very good.

By the time Lin Qi snapped back to reality, Luo Ci's heart had already been opened by Senior Sister Yuan Xi's considerate gentleness, and he had started pouring out his troubles to her.

"Mother wants me to become the most powerful immortal. When I was three, she wouldn't let me eat mortal food, only spiritual items. But I'm greedy and love these little pastries the most. Father always quietly brings me snacks when he comes back from handling family affairs."

"If Mother saw, she'd definitely punish me, but Father would also comfort me and still buy them for me next time. After a few times, Mother would also turn a blind eye and let me sneak them..."

"Mother used to love me the most. Every time I came back, she'd keep me by her side. Elder Sister and Third Brother couldn't compare to how favored I was. But why is Mother chasing me away now that I'm home?"

"Can I not come home after cultivating?"

Luo Ci, with his mouth full of pastries, cried with blurry eyes, looking utterly pitiful.

Everyone understood that Luo Ci was simply missing his family after being away for too long and was starting to overthink things.

This completely ignited Senior Sister Yuan Xi's maternal instincts.

She gently wiped away Luo Ci's tears, "Aunt Luo wants your future to be better, not for you to be confined by temporary pleasures."

"Foundation Establishment cultivators can live up to two hundred years, Golden Core cultivators five hundred, Nascent Soul cultivators over a thousand, and Spirit Transformation cultivators for tens of thousands of years. Above them are those who live as long as heaven and earth. With such vast lifespans, why worry about not having time to spend with family?"

"Childhood is the best time to build a solid foundation and tap into potential. If you only stay by your parents' side seeking comfort and pleasure during this time, what qualifications will you have to talk about the future?"

Lin Qi suddenly felt a pang of sympathy for Senior Sister Yuan Xi.

These were definitely not her heartfelt words. On the contrary, they were likely her lifelong regrets.

Yet, she was willing to endure this pain to comfort her ignorant junior brother.

Her gentleness was sometimes heartbreaking.

Among the three, only Luo Ci had the true disposition of a child.

Even though Lin Qi disliked Luo Ci's clingy personality, she chimed in to agree at that moment.

"The Luo Family Head and your father don't seem to have low cultivation bases, perhaps they are Nascent Soul or Spirit Transformation cultivators?"

"If you indulge in pleasure and spend your days idling by your parents' side, when your lifespan nears its end, your parents might still be in their prime. At that time, even surviving will be difficult, and you'll likely regret not cultivating diligently back then."

As Lin Qi spoke, her original intention had already veered off course.

"By then, your parents will still be young and might have three, four, five, or even six younger brothers and sisters for you to play with. In the long run, who would even remember you?"

Senior Sister Yuan Xi covered her face helplessly and gently reminded Lin Qi, "Little Qi! Don't talk nonsense!"

As expected, Luo Ci, who had almost been comforted, suddenly widened his eyes in terror and let out a wail.

He cried while wiping his tears with his sleeve, "I want to cultivate! I don't want to die before my father and mother! I haven't eaten enough pastries yet! And I don't want any younger siblings!"

His cries were a hundred times more miserable than before.

Lin Qi, concealing her achievements and fame, silently began to meditate and cultivate.

I made up for it! I made up for it! I was too excited. There will be two more updates tomorrow, likely in the afternoon and evening. Once I have a backlog, I can schedule them. Hahaha.

Aside: I think Lin Qi is really unfriendly to Luo Ci, hahaha, he's definitely the most miserable junior brother.