Time passed day by day.
In a charming little courtyard, a small bridge crossed a softly babbling stream, while bamboo and artificial hills complemented each other beautifully. The elegant, tranquil courtyard echoed with the distant sound of bells, and life was incomparably pleasant.
"Brother-in-law, teach me how to make dumplings. I've never eaten this thing before. Tsk, tsk."
"Master, I want cured meat—the smoked kind from the north. I've never had that either. Can you add more chili peppers?"
"No, seriously, the way you're carrying on, you really are quite something."
Amid the hubbub, Chen Xuan felt rather helpless. Sure enough, three women made a drama, while even one woman was like a duck, chattering endlessly.
During this period, Chen Xuan had taught Yan Chixia, Ning Caichen, and Commander Zuo how to cultivate. The three had reaped tremendous gains, with even the weakest having reached the Nascent Soul realm.
In the human world, this realm was enough to let them travel anywhere, or even establish their own sects. As for whether they could ascend in the future, that would depend on their individual karma and opportunities. Although it would be difficult, it was not entirely impossible.
"Thank you for nurturing us, Immortal Master Chen." Yan Chixia clasped his hands and bowed. Meeting Chen Xuan had been the greatest opportunity of his life.
The other two naturally felt the same, unable to hide their excitement. After being taught by Chen Xuan during this period, their lives would embark on extraordinary paths.
"All right. I'll be leaving in a few days. Cultivate diligently. Whether you can break through will depend on your own fortunes." Chen Xuan waved his hand.
"What? Immortal Master, you're leaving?" Yan Chixia was greatly surprised.
"There is no banquet in the world that never ends. Today's departure is