Parents (Complete)

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Brothers, I braved this blizzard today! It's been raining all week, and today it's snowing, but I still made it through the snow. If I hadn't come, you guys would have killed me, haha! All three chapters are complete, so I won't split them!

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The street outside the Star Peak Manor was bustling with people. At that moment, a carriage stopped at the Star Peak Manor's gate. A middle-aged man with an imposing presence and a beautiful, noble lady alighted from the carriage, attended by servants. Lai Fu immediately recognized that the man and woman at the Star Peak Manor's gate were no ordinary people; he sensed an aura stronger than anyone he had ever seen. Of course, his master, Zhang Xingfeng, was an exception, for Zhang Xingfeng possessed an aura that went beyond mere imposing presence!

"Excuse me, do you two have business at the Star Peak Manor? If so, I can inform them on your behalf!" Lai Fu humbly approached the carriage and asked. At this moment, the servant's piercing gaze beside the carriage had already made him a little afraid.

Zhang Tiande looked at Lai Fu before him and nodded slightly inwardly. This servant was quite competent; it seemed the person managing the manor was very capable. His youngest son had managed to create such a large situation in twelve years—truly impressive. Even the Elder Council had changed their minds. Although the main reason for the Elder Council' change of heart was his youngest son's astonishing martial arts skills, he had watched him grow up and, as his father, knew his son's character well. It seemed this mission would be very difficult to complete.

However, when the Elder Council made this decision, Zhang Tiande didn't delegate the task to anyone else. Instead, he came with his Third Madam. Even if he couldn't have a proper get-together with his mistress, wouldn't that be nice? Isn't that right?

"Please go and inform them that Zhang Xingfeng's mother and father have arrived!" the Third Madam said softly, but even an ordinary person like Lai Fu could hear the excitement in her voice. Although Lai Fu had never heard of his young master having any parents in the past twelve years, his intuition told him that the two people in front of him were not lying.

"Please wait a moment, I'll go and inform them right away." Lai Fu turned and ran into the manor.

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Zhang Xingfeng collected the five elements' energy over four days, and with the addition of some treasures from heaven and earth that Brother Wang had brought, he was able to refine nearly a hundred spirit pills. Of course, he would refine the pills on the spot when everyone returned in the evening, so that everyone could have a good time.

"Young Master, Young Master, Brother Wang said there are people you want to see waiting for you outside, and he wants you to go to the hall to meet them." Xia Shui rushed into the study from the corridor and shouted loudly.

Zhang Xingfeng frowned. Who else could he want to see besides his parents? Could his father and mother really be coming?

"Xia Shui, who exactly came? You've been keeping it from me. Ah, it seems Li Da's martial arts progress has been very slow lately. Shouldn't we let him go into seclusion for a few years?" Zhang Xingfeng pretended to be thinking.

Xia Shui immediately said softly, "Young Master—I don't know either. Brother Wang told me about this. I only saw two people from afar, it looked like a middle-aged man and a woman. Ah! I just didn't want you to be angry, it has nothing to do with Li Da. If you want him to go into seclusion, then let him go into seclusion. Hmm—actually, Li Da's kung fu is quite good, he doesn't need to go into seclusion. Ah! I'm leaving..." After Xia Shui finished speaking, she left with a flushed face.

Zhang Xingfeng, however, did not notice Xia Shui's embarrassment. Upon hearing "a middle-aged man and a woman," he immediately thought of his father and mother. His heart churned with turmoil, but he still quickly walked towards the hall.

"Mother!" Zhang Xingfeng saw a woman in the hall from afar. With his amazing eyesight, he immediately recognized her as his biological mother. In an instant, childhood memories flooded his mind, and his eyes unconsciously welled up with tears.

In a daze, the Third Madam seemed to hear her mistress calling her name. She was startled and turned around.

In the distance, a dashing and handsome young man was staring blankly at her from the corridor. Although Zhang Xingfeng had changed a lot, the Third Madam immediately recognized the man in front of her as her mistress who had left home when she was young. It was her lingering affection that told her that the man in front of her was indeed her mistress.

Zhang Xingfeng strode towards the hall, and the Third Madam also approached her son. But just as they were about to touch, they both stopped, staring intently at each other, as if they could still vaguely see each other's former appearances. Zhang Xingfeng suddenly rushed into the Third Madam's arms and burst into tears.

The loneliness and pain of leaving home at the age of six

Ten years of solitary seclusion and arduous cultivation.

There was also the heartbreak that shattered his heart; his first experience of falling in love resulted in immense pain.

He had never cried like this before, but in his mother's arms, he cried as if he wanted to cry out all the grievances he had suffered in the past.

The Third Madam could feel the pain in her son's heart. She hugged her child, who had left home at the age of six, with immense heartache. Her heart was full of words, but she could not say them. She could only listen quietly to her son's cries.

Zhang Xingfeng felt a sense of relief; his inner demons seemed to have vanished, but his State of Mind was different from before. However, Zhang Xingfeng felt that none of this was harmful to him. He raised his head, and the tears in his eyes were instantly evaporated by his True Primordial Energy.

"Mom, I miss you so much!" Zhang Xingfeng revealed his childlike side, leaving Brother Wang and Li Da speechless. In their hearts, Zhang Xingfeng was like a god!

The Third Madam smiled, a genuine smile from the bottom of her heart. "My dear Third Madam, I never imagined she was so capable, managing to build such a great career in such a short time. I'm so happy for you!" As Third Madam spoke, tears of happiness welled up in her eyes.

A surge of pride welled up in Zhang Xingfeng's heart. Being praised like this by his mother, whom he hadn't seen for many years, would make even someone like Zhang Xingfeng happy.

"The mistress—"

Zhang Xingfeng was startled. He knew it was his father's voice. Although he had forgiven his father in his heart, he didn't know how to face him.

Zhang Tiande calmed down at this moment. He realized that he had his reasons for expelling Zhang Xingfeng from the family back then. Otherwise, given his position as the family head and the fact that Zhang Xingfeng n't committed any serious offense, especially since he was only six years old at the time, such a severe punishment was completely inappropriate! Although it was for the benefit of the Aristocratic Clan, Zhang Tiande felt guilty towards Zhang Xingfeng!

For a moment, both father and son fell silent. At this time, Brother Wang led everyone else out, and the time now belonged to Zhang Xingfeng and his family.

"Tian De!" the Third Madam reminded her from the side.

Zhang Tiande's eyes lit up as he looked at Zhang Xingfeng and spoke, his voice deep and resonant, "Xiao San, I'm so sorry for what I did to you back then! Can you forgive me? Alas, I know I hurt you deeply back then, and it was all my selfishness that caused this!" Zhang Tiande sighed with regret.

Zhang Xingfeng's eyes blurred with tears. Why did he establish the "Dragon Soaring Jade Shop" and even the "Star Peak Family" in the first place? Wasn't it to prove to his father that the Aristocratic Clan's decision was wrong? Now his father had come to apologize. What should he do? Should he insist on maintaining appearances and continue like this with his father for the rest of his life?

"Father—" Zhang Xingfeng finally managed to call out slowly.

Zhang Tiande's heart skipped a beat. His mistress had called him! Was this really true? A surge of joy and relief washed over Zhang Tiande. Zhang Tiande cared deeply for all his sons, treating each one with both strictness and love. But he felt a deep sense of guilt towards his third son, who was only six years old when he was young! And now, his mistress was calling him "Father!" He was actually calling him "Father!" Hahaha...

Two streams of tears flowed down Zhang Tiande's face.

Zhang Xingfeng didn't say anything, but simply embraced Zhang Tiande tightly, their hearts beating as one.

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Zhang Xingfeng and his family of three sat in a small pavilion by the corridor, around a stone table. Laughter and cheerful conversation filled the air; this was Zhang Xingfeng's time of joy.

"Little San, your mother and I have come here on another matter. This is a decision made by the Elder Council. Of course, it's up to you whether you agree or not. I will absolutely not force you," Zhang Tiande suddenly said to Zhang Xingfeng in a serious tone.

The Third Madam and Zhang Xingfeng, who were standing to the side, calmed down and realized that the important matter had arrived.

"Father, tell me what it is. I'll try my best to help you if possible!" Zhang Xingfeng said with a faint smile.

After a moment of preparation, Zhang Tiande said, "Little San, the Elder Council decided that we hope you can return to the Zhang Family. Of course, the Aristocratic Clan will announce this to the world and apologize to you for what happened back then. Moreover, we will pass on my position as head of the family to you in the future."

After Zhang Tiande finished speaking quietly, he fell silent. He glanced at his Third Madam, and the two smiled at each other. Their mission was accomplished. Regardless of whether their mistress agreed or not, their family relationship was now as good as before. Now, let the mistress think it over herself.

Zhang Xingfeng stood up, walked to the side of the pavilion, put his hands behind his back, and gazed at the 'Dream Lake' in the distance. Zhang Tiande and his Third Madam looked at their ethereal son, feeling a surge of pride.

Meanwhile, Zhang Xingfeng's heart was churning with turmoil: the Elder Council had already been incredibly kind to admit their past mistakes and allow him to return to the Zhang Family. This meant he could finally be with his parents again. More importantly, the Elder Council had decided to pass the position of the next family head to him, which would instantly make his power comparable to that of the Li Family.

But—could I do that? Could I give up everything I've worked so hard to accumulate over the years for this? Would I be worthy of Brother Wang, Uncle Zhang, Brother Lang Feng, and Li Da, who have worked so hard for me? Besides, as a cultivator who stands proudly above the world, do I really need the Zhang Family's power to help me stand up to the Li Family?

Zhang Xingfeng took a deep breath, suppressing his inner turmoil. He quietly turned around, looking at his parents whom he had longed to see for so long. He said solemnly:

"Father, Mother, my brothers, elders, and I have put in a lot of effort to get to this point. I don't want to give up like this. Besides, I don't like being the head of a family at all. What I like is the process of expanding my power and even establishing a powerful Aristocratic Clan! I've disappointed you, Father and Mother." Zhang Xingfeng really didn't want to disappoint his parents, but his stance on this matter couldn't be changed. He would always remember the moment he made those bold words in the secret room!

"Good, good indeed! You truly are worthy of being my son, Zhang Tiande's son! Building Aristocratic Clan, what a spirit! Father supports you. Just keep striving, and Father will always support you," Zhang Tiande said loudly. The Third Madam also proudly watched her son from the side: How many people in this world wouldn't want to be the head of an Aristocratic Clan? How many would give up the position they had already obtained? Her third son could. It wasn't that her third son didn't want power; it was that he wanted to build his own power. If anyone else had said this, the Third Madam would have thought that person was crazy, but these were her third son's words. Her third son started his business at the age of six, and in twelve years he had built such a large empire. Who wouldn't believe that he could create miracles? Even if building Aristocratic Clan was difficult.

"Dad, Mom." Zhang Xingfeng was thrilled that his parents were not only not angry but also very supportive of him.

"Father, Mother, no matter what happens in the future, I, Zhang Xingfeng, will always be as close to the Zhang Family as one family. Even though I am not with the Zhang Family, I believe the Zhang Family will be better. I will do my best to help if anything happens!"

"Good! Good, Xiao San, I, Zhang Tiande, am proud to have a son like you! Hehe... Xiao San, your mother and I would like you to enjoy your manor for a while, and leave tomorrow. What do you think?" Zhang Tiande now treated his Xiao San as an adult, and even sought her opinion before speaking.

"Great, great! It's good that Dad and Mom are staying here. How could I have any objections? Let me take good care of Dad and Mom!" Zhang Xingfeng said happily.

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Late at night, in Zhang Xingfeng's bedroom at Zhang Xingfeng Star Peak Manor.

Zhang Xingfeng sat quietly on his bed. He had long since given up on sleep, spending his days meditating and cultivating in bed. He had originally planned to have everyone watch him refine pills tonight, but his parents were tired after a long day of playing, so he decided to let them watch tomorrow. He also planned to give some pills to his father as a gesture of goodwill between the Star Peak Manor and the Zhang Family.

As usual, Zhang Xingfeng increased the circulation of his True Primordial Energy, preparing to immerse his mind in the divine platform. But at this moment, the usually quiet Buddha Primordial Energy began to change, slowly moving towards his True Primordial Energy. Zhang Xingfeng was startled and immediately tried to control his Buddha Primordial Energy, wanting to return it to its original position. But a terrifying thing happened— the Buddha Primordial Energy became uncontrollable.

Zhang Xingfeng panicked. What to do? Should he let his True Primordial Energy and Buddha Primordial Energy mix together? Who knew what would happen? What to do? What should he do? Zhang Xingfeng was extremely anxious. He knew very well the consequences of such intertwined forces: either they would transform into another force, the two forces would fight, leading to his death, or one force would disappear. None of these outcomes were what Zhang Xingfeng wanted. Even in the first case, transforming into another force, who knew how to control it, or what method to use to unleash its power? Having power but not knowing how to wield it was worse than using his original power!

A sudden flash of inspiration struck Zhang Xingfeng: That's right, I can't control Buddha Primordial Energy, but I can control True Primordial Energy. All I need to do is accumulate True Primordial Energy in my Nascent Soul!

Zhang Xingfeng immediately tried to control his True Primordial Energy, attempting to return it to his Nascent Soul in the Purple Mansion. However, something maddening happened— Zhang Xingfeng True Primordial Energy also went out of control!

Zhang Xingfeng was on the verge of tears, forced to watch helplessly as the two forces clashed! How could this be? How could this be? Zhang Xingfeng was utterly frustrated. Facing this desperate situation, he realized that his mindset had changed after experiencing heartbreak. He had become indifferent to human life, unrestrained and reckless, much like Demon Cultivation. Buddha Primordial Energy was truly the nemesis of Demon Cultivation cultivators, and since cultivation of truth and Demon Cultivation are relative, the two forces could not possibly coexist peacefully as before.

If you only have one kind of power, even if your mindset changes, nothing will happen; it will just make the power feel less effective. But you have two kinds of power! The problem is that both of these powers are at odds with your mindset!

There was nothing Zhang Xingfeng could do but watch helplessly.

At this moment, the Buddha Primordial Energy lost its former mellowness and became Hegemonic Way, while the True Primordial Energy lost its agility and became fierce. Both powers knew that they had reached a point of life and death.

A clearly audible boom resounded as the two forces, like two armies locked in battle, charged forward relentlessly without the slightest hesitation. The battle continued, the forces clashing fiercely, with both the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul and the Golden Buddha Venerable unleashing their full power.

Time passed, and both the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul and the Golden Buddha Venerable seemed to be running out of power. Although the Golden Buddha Venerable's power was of a higher level, Zhang Xingfeng had been cultivating True Primordial Energy since childhood. True Primordial Energy was superior in quantity, while Buddha Primordial Energy was superior in quality. They were evenly matched. Just then, the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul and the Golden Buddha Venerable left their 'home' at the same time.

Zhang Xingfeng was so frightened that a chill ran down his spine. The Purple Mansion Nascent Soul and the Golden Buddha Venerable had actually left their place. They were the foundation of his True Primordial Energy and Buddha Primordial Energy! But what could Zhang Xingfeng do at this moment? He could only watch helplessly as it all unfolded.

Like two masters, the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul and the Golden Buddha Venerable charged towards each other with great force. Neither wanted to fight in their own territory. Unfortunately, the distance between them was too short. In the blink of an eye, the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul and the Golden Buddha Venerable were close to each other's hearts. The two pure energy beings used hand-to-hand combat. In a battle between pure energy beings, the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul was tall and strong, while the Golden Buddha Venerable was short and agile. The more they fought, the more they grew stronger, until only a ball of light and shadow could be seen flashing continuously.

The deafening sound from the depths of his soul instantly knocked Zhang Xingfeng unconscious.

It felt like an instant, yet also like millions of years had passed, when Zhang Xingfeng awoke.

The moment Zhang Xingfeng woke up, he realized that he was not dead and had not suffered any terrible consequences.

Then he immediately focused his mind on his body to observe how it was doing. His mind instantly went to the altar, Golden Buddha Venerable had disappeared without a trace. Undeterred, Zhang Xingfeng immediately focused his mind on his Dantian. Zhang Xingfeng was dumbfounded; his Purple Mansion Nascent Soul was gone too.

Zhang Xingfeng was stunned, his mind went blank. How could he fight the Li Family without power? How could he get the Zhang Family Elder Council get along with him without power? What could he do without power?

Suddenly, a question arose in Zhang Xingfeng's mind: how could he control his mind and perform internal vision without any power? He knew that internal vision was a skill that only Innate Master could use!

Zhang Xingfeng knew he had likely encountered the first of the possible outcomes he had initially predicted: his True Primordial Energy and Buddha Primordial Energy had mutually damaged each other, creating another kind of power. What level of power was this? How did he cultivate it? What was its use? How could he apply it in combat?... Countless questions flooded Zhang Xingfeng's mind.

With a mix of anticipation and trepidation, Zhang Xingfeng analyzed every part of his body.

To Zhang Xingfeng's astonishment, his already formidable physical strength, honed from cultivating the 'Demon Subduing Vajra Art,' had now increased even more dramatically. His pure strength was twice what it used to be, and his physical resilience was even stronger than before. Zhang Xingfeng's physical abilities alone were enough to allow him to fight against experts in the Soul Departure Stage.

Zhang Xingfeng felt much more at ease. He hadn't expected to become so powerful; it was a blessing in disguise. Besides his ** ability, what other abilities did he have? Zhang Xingfeng couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation as he continued to mentally examine his entire body.

"Ah!" Zhang Xingfeng dumbfounded. He had just been examined from a microscopic perspective, but from a macroscopic perspective, his internal organs had all disappeared, leaving only a tiny figure resembling a Purple Mansion Nascent Soul or Golden Buddha Venerable. This figure had a faint purple hue with a subtle gold undertone, making it incredibly awe-inspiring. The Purple Blade floated in his palm, which emitted a faint purple flame. Zhang Xingfeng was certain that the flame was even more powerful than the Purple Yuan Fire of the Purple Mansion Nascent Soul, because the Purple Blade was smaller than before.

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