Returning Home to Visit Relatives (Seeking Follow-up Reads)

Three days later.

Ding Family Manor entrance.

A luxurious carriage, driven by the burly coachman Old Liu, stopped steadily.

Inside the carriage, Shen Xuan slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing that greeted him was the beautiful smile of his beloved wife, Ding Yuyao.

It was clear she had dressed up meticulously today.

Her face was like a jade plate, her hair like a black waterfall, her bright eyes shone like stars, and her red lips were alluringly moist.

She wore a bright red Water Moon Skirt, edged with gold thread and embroidered with intricate, exquisite gold thread patterns. It shimmered with radiance, making her look like a fairy who had stepped out of a painting.

"Talisman Master Shen, we've arrived at County Assistant Ding's Manor."

The coachman Old Liu's voice came from outside.

He was a top-tier expert in the secular world, yet he could only work as a coachman at Qinglong Bay.

Shen Xuan opened the carriage door and slowly stepped out.

Behind him, Ding Yuyao, like a cheerful little bird, leaped out directly.

She had cultivated the Jade Maiden True Scripture for four years, achieving minor success in Internal Force. In the secular world, she could barely be considered a second-rate expert.

Returning to the familiar streets where she had grown up, Ding Yuyao felt an extraordinary sense of closeness.

"Everything is the same! Exactly as it was when I left four years ago!"

Old Liu negotiated with the doorman for a moment, then quickly turned back.

"Talisman Master Shen, the doorman has gone to report."

"Mm. Stay by my side these days."

"Yes!"

Old Liu replied respectfully.

This trip to Hongcheng County would only take a little over a month, and Shen Xuan had paid him a high reward of one spirit stone, far exceeding the market price.

At this moment.

Ding Family Inner Residence.

Upon hearing the doorman's report, Ding Yifan was dumbfounded.

"Say it again!"

"Yes, Master! The Second Young Lady and the Son-in-law are back for their first visit and are waiting at the gate."

Madam Ding was the first to react.

"Hurry and open the Main Gate and have everyone go out to welcome the Son-in-law!"

Ding Yifan snapped back to reality.

"Hurry! Open the Main Gate, everyone go out to welcome the Son-in-law!"

The two looked at each other, both astonished.

This was the Second Daughter, Ding Yuyao's, first visit back home.

She was as impulsive as ever.

She hadn't informed them beforehand!

This caught them off guard, completely unprepared.

"Madam, we should go out to welcome our guests as well."

Ding Yifan took a deep breath, then eagerly tidied his clothes and went out with his wife.

At the gate, their Son and Daughter-in-law were already waiting.

Ding Yifan frowned slightly.

"Where is Yuqiong's Family? Why aren't they here yet?"

"Father, I've already sent someone to inform them," their son stepped forward and replied softly.

"Let's go. We shouldn't keep the Son-in-law waiting!"

"Yes."

Ding Yifan and his wife led the way, followed closely by their Son and Daughter-in-law.

Behind them were the Butler, Guards, Maids, and Servants, following in order.

Everyone was well-behaved, and no one dared to speak out of turn.

They all knew that the Son-in-law the Second Young Lady had married was a True Immortal Master!

Madam Ding had boasted about this for a long time.

They felt honored by association.

The moment she reached the doorway, Madam Ding thought she was mistaken. She hurriedly rubbed her eyes, then looked again at the fairy before her.

She hadn't mistaken!

It really was her youngest daughter, Ding Yuyao!

Radiant, skin like congealed fat, like a fairy descended to earth, dazzling, capable of toppling kingdoms and cities.

She was too beautiful!

Madam Ding embraced Ding Yuyao.

"Yao'er, you truly are heartless. You left for four years and didn't even return home to see me!"

Ding Yifan looked towards Shen Xuan.

The clan had sent a letter before, telling him that his daughter Ding Yuyao had married a Talisman Master.

Everything was good, except that his age was a bit advanced, nearing sixty.

However, Shen Xuan before him, calm and composed, with an extraordinary bearing, looked just past thirty, mature and steady, not showing any signs of old age!

Unbelievable!

"Your son-in-law Shen Xuan greets father-in-law and mother-in-law."

Shen Xuan cupped his fists and bowed.

"Ah! Esteemed son-in-law, please rise! Quickly, come in!"

Ding Yifan hastily returned the bow.

This was an Immortal Master!

There was a difference between immortals and mortals.

He dared not presume in front of Shen Xuan.

After entering the house, Ding Yifan ordered a grand banquet to welcome the son-in-law.

Ding Yuyao took out gift boxes one by one and presented them to her family.

"Mother, this is a Longevity Pill. Mortals can only eat one, and it can extend life by ten years! Please keep it safe."

"Eldest Brother, this is an Evil Warding Talisman. Hang it in your study, it can ward off evil and harm, calm the mind, and focus the spirit."

"Sister-in-law, this is Spirit Nurturing Incense. Burn one stick each time, it can calm the nerves, strengthen muscles and bones, and improve sleep."

Ding Yuyao distributed the gifts one by one.

These Cultivation Spirit Items were considered low-grade goods in the Cultivation World, only worth two spirit stones in total.

However, in the mortal world, they were treasures to be passed down through generations.

"Sister, you're back!"

At the doorway, a beautiful woman who bore a seven-tenths resemblance to Ding Yuyao walked in.

It was her older sister, Ding Yuqiong.

Upon seeing Ding Yuyao's appearance, Ding Yuqiong couldn't help but freeze.

"Sister, you've become prettier!"

Originally, she had felt sorry for her sister.

A pampered official's daughter, refusing the County Magistrate's son's marriage proposal, choosing instead to marry an old Immortal Master nearing sixty.

Ding Yuqiong looked at Shen Xuan, who was seated at the Head Seat. He carried an extraordinary demeanor, and even her father was smiling obsequiously.

Then, she glanced at her husband beside her, who was timid and only held the title of Xiucai. A hint of jealousy welled up in her heart.

"So, the Immortal Master my sister married is actually like this!"

"If I had known earlier, I should have married an Immortal Master too!"

After the banquet.

In the study.

Ding Yifan tentatively asked, "Does my worthy son-in-law know the Garrison Immortal Master in the county?"

Shen Xuan shook his head and said, "Your unworthy son-in-law does not know him."

Ding Yifan sighed.

"Does Father-in-law have something to ask of him?"

"To be frank, son-in-law. Hongcheng County is suffering from a severe drought. The County Magistrate is also feigning illness and unable to rise. He asked me to find that Garrison Immortal Master to perform a ritual for rain."

"However, the Garrison Immortal Master felt that the County Magistrate did not provide spirit stones and kept making excuses. When they engaged in combat, I was put on the spot."

"I went to find the Garrison Immortal Master yesterday and was refused entry."

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan smiled faintly.

"How many spirit stones does that Garrison Immortal Master want?"

"Following the usual practice, one prayer for rain costs two spirit stones."

Shen Xuan asked, "Why didn't the County Magistrate give them?"

"There are no spirit stones in the County Treasury, and the County Magistrate is unwilling to pay out of his own pocket."

"That's understandable."

Two spirit stones were a large sum for these mortals.

"I was planning to visit the Daoist Temple to offer incense and pray for blessings anyway. I'll accompany my father-in-law tomorrow. How about that?"

"Then I'll have to trouble my son-in-law!"

The next day.

Shen Xuan and Ding Yuyao woke up early and accompanied Ding Yifan to the Garrison Immortal Master's Daoist Temple.

"County Assistant Ding, the Immortal Master said he is not receiving visitors recently!"

The Daoist Temple's Guest Welcomer said apologetically to Ding Yifan.

Shen Xuan Smiled slightly.

A vast Spiritual Sense Pressure gently enveloped the Guest Welcomer.

The Guest Welcomer's heart trembled violently. An indescribable terrifying aura made him suffocate, lower his head, and his body go limp.

He looked again at the person beside County Assistant Ding.

His entire body emanated a faint Radiance, making him feel as majestic as a mountain. It was like an Ant facing a deity, involuntarily prostrating and kneeling.

"It's an Immortal Master!"

"It's an Immortal Master even more powerful than Immortal Master Ding!" The Guest Welcomer raised his head with difficulty.

"Go report to Immortal Master Ding. Tell him that Shen Xuan, a Talisman Master from Qinglong Bay, has come to visit." Shen Xuan retracted his Spiritual Sense Pressure and said calmly.

"Yes, Immortal Master Shen, please wait a moment. I'll go report to Immortal Master Ding right away!" The Guest Welcomer struggled to get up and quickly ran into the Daoist Temple.

Ding Yifan looked at Shen Xuan with a strange expression.

His son-in-law's tone suggested he didn't take the Garrison Immortal Master seriously.

Could it be that his son-in-law's status was even higher than this Garrison Immortal Master?