Lu Dahai and Lu Yao sat side by side at their dining table.
The two of them lowered their heads, neither daring to speak.
Lu's mother, Liu Xiulan, held her chopsticks, her face expressionless.
My heart was in turmoil.
Three days ago, Lu Dahai went home and confessed everything.
Everything, including Lu Li's whereabouts and what he and Lu Yao did.
And the existence of Bureau 749, of course, he concealed the dangerous aspects of it.
But Liu Xiulan is not a child.
As an adult, how could she not know the dangers behind these unbelievable things?
Astronauts face countless dangers when going into outer space.
Not to mention, now she's telling her son that he's in another world right now.
As for why Lu Dahai wanted to confess, it was naturally because there were some things he had to say.
With the formulation of Lu Li's century-long strategic goals.
The flow of time in the Great Xia Dynasty is almost the same as that in the Imprisoned Dragon Realm.
Neither Liu Xiulan nor Li Yuanchao could keep up with Lu Li's pace.
Even with the support of elixirs and spirit rice, it's impossible for a mortal's lifespan to magically increase by another hundred years.
To live to the maximum age of Qi Refinement cultivators, 130 or 140, is already quite remarkable.
Lu Dahai had no choice but to confess.
This would allow ordinary people like Liu Xiulan to attempt soul uploading or have their consciousness sealed and continue waiting.
The sooner they confess, the sooner the government can collect biological samples from them.
Alternatively, you can upload simulation experiments to lay the foundation of experience for future success.
"Honey, um..."
"Don't talk! Eat!"
Lu Dahai was interrupted by Liu Xiulan as soon as he spoke.
She hadn't read many books, wasn't very cultured, and didn't understand any profound principles.
She hasn't mentioned the dreams and ideals that young people often talk about in a long time.
Yes, at this age, what she wants most is for her family to be safe and healthy.
But now...
"Mom, don't be angry. Dad and I didn't mean to hide it from you."
"I was just worried about your health~"
Lu Yao made use of her strengths.
Her voice was soft and gentle, causing Liu Xiulan's expression to soften slightly.
In the past two days, not only has Lu Dahai been confessing, but relevant personnel and psychological counselors have also been sent from above to help with Liu Xiulan's ideological work.
The results were pretty good; aside from being angry that the father and daughter had kept it from her, she was actually quite upset.
I don't have any other special ideas.
Seeing Liu Xiulan's expression soften, Lu Dahai seized the opportunity.
"Honey, don't be angry. Our son is incredibly talented; I heard he's already become some kind of sect leader."
"Master, do you even understand? That Old Wang Factory Director Wang only managed a hundred or so people, while our son has over a thousand under his command!"
"No, there are also ordinary people and such; scattered throughout, the total number reaches over a million."
"Really, I'm not lying to you. If you don't believe me, ask Yao'er. In our area, she'd be a mayor, wouldn't she?"
Lu Dahai's eloquent and carefree manner eased Liu Xiulan's worries somewhat.
However, he outwardly refused to acknowledge the other party.
He snorted and continued eating his food.
Seeing this, Lu Dahai shut his mouth somewhat sullenly, unsure of what to say.
Liu Xiulan, however, knew that she couldn't act impulsively on such matters of principle.
She felt a bit choked up, but after thinking it through, she realized she wasn't unreasonable.
She rolled her eyes at Lu Dahai, clearly annoyed.
"Eat up, aren't you still very busy?"
"Hurry up and finish eating, then get to work!"
"Um?!"
"Eat, eat, eat! Let's eat now!"
He knows his own wife best.
Knowing that the other party had forgiven him, Lu Dahai was overjoyed and wolfed down his food.
Lu Yao breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Fortunately, I don't have to hide it from my mom anymore.
After the family of three resolved their last remaining issues, Lu Dahai and Lu Yao still had a lot of things to do.
After they finished their meal, they exchanged a knowing glance.
One went to change clothes, the other went to change shoes, and Liu Xiulan washed the dishes in the kitchen by herself.
"Honey, we're off to work!"
"Someone from the organization will come to pick you up in a couple of days to register your health information, so get ready."
Lu Dahai let out a howl and stood at the door with Lu Yao.
Inside the kitchen, Liu Xiulan's figure paused slightly.
It seems she's trying to process her feelings.
A moment later, a slightly choked voice came from the kitchen.
" Old Lu, keep an eye on your son and come back soon."
The words reached his ears, Lu Dahai stood there stunned.
The expression on his face slowly froze.
There was no reply for a long time.
Come back soon... Yes, if only Lu Li could come back sooner.
"I see."
He responded in a hoarse voice.
Lu Dahai opened the door and walked out, his broad back appearing so helpless for the first time.
Lu Yao suppressed the bitterness in her heart and quickly chased after him.
The two got into the official car that was waiting downstairs.
The official vehicle sped towards the Bureau 749's valley base.
The scenery outside the car window rushed past, and vehicles rolled by.
Looking at the scene outside the window, Lu Yao felt a little sentimental.
Now even my mother knows, and she might even upload and seal my soul and consciousness in the future.
As if without realizing it, a new era has arrived.
The wheels of history keep turning, but what will become of those who cannot keep up?
Will they slowly disappear into the long-established trajectory of time?
When the tide of the times truly arrives.
No one can stop it.
Whether they are cultivators, politicians, or ordinary people, everyone will be swept along by this tide!
Since Lu Li returned the fragments of the Spirit Vein and a large amount of cultivation supplies.
More and more people across the country are trying to Qi Introduction.
The revival of Spiritual Qi between heaven and earth seems to be intensifying at this moment.
Suburbs of Beijing, Jing City, Northern Xia, Southern Xia, Eastern Xia, Western Xia.
Even overseas, the activity of Spiritual Qi suddenly became intense.
Television news, the internet, short videos, and social media feeds.
Miraculous events have been frequently reported.
On the large screen inside Bureau 749 Great Xia.
One by one, Spiritual Power detectors glowed faintly, outlining the complete borders of the Great Xia.
On Li Yuanchao's desk, the various documents and reports concerning the unusual phenomena were piling up thicker and thicker.
Li Yuanchao knew that the time was almost right.
The revival of Spiritual Qi and the nationwide cultivation of immortality are progressing faster than he imagined.
Looking at the various documents on the table, he took a deep breath and picked up the red telephone.
Without needing to dial, a Mandarin voice with a regional accent came from the other end of the phone.
"Oh, it's about Yuanchao. What, is there new information to report?"
Upon hearing the voice, Li Yuanchao's spirits lifted slightly. After hesitating for a moment, he spoke solemnly.
"Sir, I request approval for the Great Xia Dynasty to officially enter the second stage of universal cultivation!"