The Violet Sun Gate!
"Dad, dinner's ready!"
Xiao Chen passed the food through the little hatch at the bottom of the secluded chamber, worry showing on his face.
His father, Xiao Hua, had been in seclusion for several months now, attempting a breakthrough. If the meals had not been eaten every day, he would have suspected his father had died inside.
After delivering the food, he turned to leave as usual. He had only taken a few steps when a tremendous rumble sounded behind him.
Rumble-
The chamber doors, sealed for months, opened. Accompanied by an imposing pressure, Xiao Hua emerged, his face glowing with vitality.
Overjoyed, Xiao Chen hurried forward. "Dad, you-you broke through?"
"Hahaha-indeed! Nearly forty, and I've finally reached minor marrow cleansing." Xiao Hua's voice rang like a great bell as he laughed aloud.
Minor marrow cleansing added several more years to his lifespan. In the future, he might even have a chance to glimpse the major marrow cleansing realm.
Beaming, Xiao Chen cupped his hands. "Congratulations on your great progress in martial cultivation, Father."
With a father at minor marrow cleansing, he would enjoy more prestige in the Violet Sun Gate.
As though remembering something, Xiao Hua asked, "Right, how are things with Su Man? Any progress?"
"Yes," Xiao Chen hastily replied. "You know how good I am at pleasing women. With this handsome face of mine, what woman could escape my grasp? Now that you've reached minor marrow cleansing, I'm even more confident."
Xiao Hua nodded, his expression turning serious. "In that case, you can't keep fooling around with Lin Wei. A marriage alliance with the Su Family concerns the future of our Xiao Family. There can be no mistakes. You've had your fun. Don't let it interfere with important matters."
"Don't worry, Dad. I