The Desire to Grow Stronger! The Ancestor Urges Marriage
Thunder Tiger, as the name suggests, is a Tiger Demon the attribute of thunder.
However, his bloodline is not high.
Reaching the Second Order Peak is already the limit.
Advancing to the Third Stage is almost impossible without fortuitous opportunity.
Although its bloodline level is not high, its combat power is not to be underestimated because of its mastery of lightning, and it is no less than that of a typical Early Third Stage Demon Beast.
He was considered a regional overlord in the Azure Nether Mountain Range.
Led by Zhang Xuanchen, they passed through Black Wind Valley and flew over the rubble towards Thunder Tiger's Nest.
They didn't choose to fly, because doing so would be like lighting a lantern in the toilet—a death wish.
In the jungle, there are trees and bushes for cover, plus the Breath Concealment Technique; at most, only noticeable Demon Beast will cause trouble.
Once you're in the air, even if you've mastered the Breath Concealment Technique to perfection, it won't be of any use.
They would definitely be attacked by a horde of Demon Beast.
"Second Stage, second-tier Purple Sun Flower, the main ingredient for refining the Purple Sun Pill. It can temper a cultivator's bones and muscles, and increase the purity of Fire Attribute cultivator's spiritual power, Ancestor."
"First-grade Top-tier Jadeite Jade Ore. This huge piece must weigh ten thousand jin (5,000 kg). There are no ore veins here, so how did it appear here, Ancestor?"
"Damn it, Second Order Peak Withered Wood Boa! Ancestor, go! Take its Essence Blood!"
That night.
The sky was pitch black, with no bright moonlight, only a few stars hanging high in the sky.
The entire mountain range was shrouded in darkness.
The wind, carrying rubble and debris, swept across the jagged peaks, its howling sound like the wailing of a vengeful ghost.
Deep in the forest, a bluish-gray weapon silently appeared, lying on the ground and spreading outwards.
This startled the slumbering Demon Beast deep within, causing it to open its blood-red eyes and let out a series of low roars, muffled like thunder.
Hehehe~ Waaaaah~
The eerie laughter and cries of children could be heard from within the mist.
The sound was sharp and piercing, echoing through the deep forest and sending chills down one's spine.
The bluish-gray mist continued to spread towards the central area without pause.
In the middle, there is a cave.
After sprinkling homemade cumin and chili powder on the roasted lamb leg, Zhang Xuanchen picked it up and handed it to Luo Lingshuang, who was standing nearby, and said with a smile:
"Ling Shuang, here you go, a delicious roasted lamb leg."
Luo Lingshuang looked at the sizzling, fragrant roasted lamb leg that Zhang Xuanchen handed her and replied:
"Xuan Chen, you eat first. The roasted lamb leg will be ready soon too."
I saw you grilling the meat; I watched everything you did.
There definitely won't be any problems.
After saying that, she stood up and came to Zhang Xuanchen's side, pushing Zhang Xuanchen outwards.
He placed his hands on the grill and began to flip the food with great practiced skill.
"You keep the Ancestor company for a drink; I'll watch over things here."
Smelling the unique fragrance emanating from Luo Lingshuang, Zhang Xuanchen felt a sense of happiness welling up inside him for some reason.
Maybe that's what liking someone is.
His people lived in peace and prosperity, and the people he loved were by his side—wasn't this what he longed for?
How wonderful it would be if there were no strife, no deceit, in the world.
But Zhang Xuanchen also knew that if he wanted everything he desired, he needed to have sufficient strength.
We must strengthen ourselves as soon as possible.
Watching Luo Lingshuang constantly turning the lamb leg, Zhang Xuanchen smiled and said:
"Ling Shuang, you need to brush on oil while it's churning..."
As he spoke, he put the roasted lamb leg aside and brushed oil onto his hands.
Sometimes, if Luo Lingshuang didn't flip the lamb leg in time, Zhang Xuanchen would simply hold her small hand and flip it over.
Over the past few months, their relationship has grown even closer.
Physical contact is also unavoidable during this period.
They also understood each other's feelings.
Now, all that's left is to break through the final barrier.
After pointing out some mistakes to Luo Lingshuang, Zhang Xuanchen walked over to Zhang Chongxian, who was engrossed in eating.
A bite of lamb leg, a sip of wine, and a Spirit Fruit to cut through the richness—it was incredibly delicious.
He plopped down on the ground, picked up a green apple, and took a bite.
He then picked up the wine pot that was placed on the wooden board and filled Zhang Chongxian, before pouring himself a cup as well.
He said, "Ancestor, you've had a hard time these past few days."
We have been in the Azure Nether Mountain Range for three days.
To save time, Zhang Chongxian usually took the lead, aiming to kill the opponent in one move.
To avoid causing unnecessary trouble.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Chongxian waved his hand, raised his wine cup and clinked it against Zhang Xuanchen's, then drank it all in one gulp.
He said, "These are all minor matters, nothing to worry about."
Everything for the Lineage.
By the way, Xiao Chen, you can't exploit your father again this time you return to the Lineage.
This time, the Lineage's higher-ups have all made breakthroughs, but your father, due to family affairs, is still stuck in the Foundation Establishment Late Stage.
After you return to your clan, you will oversee the Lineage and have your father go into seclusion to break through to the Foundation Establishment Peak.
If you really have something to say, you can tell me, or you can tell Guangyao and the others.
We just made a breakthrough not long ago, so there's no need for seclusion anytime soon.
"You are the Zhang Clan Patriarch; there are some things you must do."
Hearing Zhang Chongxian's words, Zhang Xuanchen felt somewhat ashamed.
He was indeed an incompetent Clan Leader.
He also knew that his father really needed to break through his limitations.
He nodded repeatedly and said, "What the Ancestor said is true, I've remembered it."
He will definitely shoulder the responsibilities of the Clan Leader.
As for the matter of the Dragon Yuan, if my plan is feasible, a few days should be enough.
After all, Yunhua Immortal City has Teleportation Array that leads to Worry-Free Island.
"Hmm." Seeing that Zhang Xuanchen did not refuse, Zhang Chongxian nodded in satisfaction.
He then glanced at Luo Lingshuang, a mischievous smile appearing on his face.
He transmitted his voice to Zhang Xuanchen, saying, "Xiao Chen is twenty years old this year, not young anymore, and his cultivation has reached the Foundation Establishment Late Stage."
It's time to consider marriage.
Along the way, I've observed that you and Ling Shuang are deeply in love.
I hope that this time when we meet again, you can find an opportunity to confess your feelings to that girl.
"By becoming husband and wife, we can extend the Zhang Clan bloodline."
"Huh?" Zhang Xuanchen didn't expect his Ancestor's tone to change so drastically. He was just lecturing him, and now he's urging him to get married.
What kind of nonsense is this?
He scratched his head sheepishly and transmitted his voice, "Ancestor, isn't this too fast?"
I'm not ready yet.
He did have feelings for Luo Lingshuang, but he hadn't yet received the necklace that Bai Zijing had made for him at his request.
More importantly, he had absolutely no experience with this kind of thing.
I have absolutely no idea how to bring it up.
Although he sensed that Luo Lingshuang also had feelings for him, what if...?
What if I get rejected?
The more critical the moment, the more nervous I become, and the less I dare to take that step.
Hearing Zhang Xuanchen's words, Zhang Chongxian's tone became more serious, and he said, "What's so fast about it!"
How long have you known each other? What are you afraid of?
Besides, given Ling Shuang's temperament, if she didn't have feelings for you, would she have let you touch her?
They'd probably have been chopped into pieces long ago.
Isn't this just you letting your concern cloud your judgment?
More importantly, with one of you at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage and the other at the Foundation Establishment Peak, the difficulty of conceiving offspring is already very high.
Must we wait until everyone has broken through to the Golden Core stage before bringing this matter to light?
Your sister-in-law Su Muyan, could have broken through to the Foundation Establishment several years ago, so why didn't she choose to do so?
Isn't it all about increasing the chances of conceiving?
That's absolutely true. In the years since Su Muyan married Zhang Xuanbing, she has never chosen to break through to the Foundation Establishment.
Despite this, there is still no sign of pregnancy.
This shows just how low the probability is for a cultivator to have offspring.
However, Zhang Xuanbing was seriously injured this time, and his strength was severely damaged, so he can spend more time at home with Su Muyan.
Maybe it will happen.
Zhang Xuanchen did not deny what Zhang Chongxian said.
If Luo Lingshuang had no feelings for him, she wouldn't have allowed him to get close to her.
Besides, when it comes to confessing your feelings, do you expect the girl to take the initiative?
That would be incredibly embarrassing for him.
Looking at Zhang Chongxian, he nodded seriously and transmitted his voice:
"Ancestor, I understand."
The two communicated through telepathy, Luo Lingshuang naturally couldn't hear it, but Little Lotus in her sea of consciousness heard it all clearly.
A slight smile appeared on her fair and delicate face.
She naturally wouldn't stop it.
As the successor of Profound Dragon Venerable and the master of the Three Lives Samsara Realm, her character is undoubtedly impeccable. Moreover, she possesses a heaven-defying physique that allows her to sense all kinds of fortuitous opportunity, so she has no reason to stop her.