Chapter Seventy Snake Addiction (Part One)

  The steward of the Zhi family opened the middle gate of the Wang mansion, and old Master Wang, dressed in a brocade robe with jade belt, stood at the entrance waiting for Wang Qi to lead the noble guest in.

  Xuan Kong swept a glance at Old Master Wang, discovering that he wasn't actually very old, and his wealthy family had taken good care of him. He looked to be around fifty years old, wearing a brocade robe with excellent material but simple colors, clearly well-versed in the art of understated luxury.

  The servants on both sides bowed their heads and stood upright on either side, with a dignified air, somewhat aristocratic.

  What made Xuan Kong curious was that Wang Lao Taigong's facial features were very good, with a destiny of blessings and longevity, but in the corner of his eyebrows, there was a faint black aura, as if it was an omen of impending doom.

  He stepped aside to let Wang Qi go and pay his respects to the old master, Wang Qi rushed forward a few steps, "thud" fell to the ground on his knees, choking with sobs:

  "Dad, son Wang Qi is back home!"

  The old master's serious face cracked a smile, and he took a few steps forward to personally help Wang Qi up. He was cold on the outside but warm on the inside, and in front of his family, he only said, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."

  He was extremely angry about Wang Qi secretly leaving home to learn some kind of immortal technique.

  It was still Wang Qi who told the old master about what had happened on the street that day, and only then did the old man understand the inside story. As for his youngest son being able to disregard danger and take on the responsibility of upholding the Wang family's reputation, although he scolded him a few times, saying "Nonsense!",

  But in his heart, he was greatly comforted and had a sense of pride that there were successors.

  Xuán Kōng also followed behind, respectfully performing the junior's courtesy. In his heart, he secretly calculated that he knew this old Wang had relied on his own efforts to revive his family's fortunes when they were declining in his youth and reclaim their vast estate, and he also had a few points of admiration for him.

  Wang Laotaiye learned of Xuan Kong's identity from his second daughter, and hastily stepped aside, saying: "I dare not receive the great courtesy of a celestial being!"

  Xuan Kong didn't think much of it and smiled, saying: "I and my junior brother are like brothers, this is a younger generation's courtesy, can the old master take it?"

  He said that, and the old man Wang couldn't avoid bowing slightly, saying: "Heaven, earth, ruler, parents, teachers; heaven and humans are still above relatives and elders. This old man has lived a few more years and received the immortal's ceremony, which is already a blessing."

  Wang Lao Tai Ye insisted, Xuan Kong naturally took orders. After bowing to himself, he turned his head and said to the disciples behind him: "Jun Er, come quickly to see Grandpa!"

  Wang Jun responded with a sound, thinking: "This is indeed a loss."

  When he became an apprentice to Xuan Kong, Xuan Kong already had the Tao of Heavenly Immortals and could be considered a divine being among immortals. Even the three kneels and nine knocks of great courtesy would have been suitable for him. But asking him to pay respects to Old Lady Wang was not acceptable in terms of status.

  Although I am reluctant in my heart, I must obey the teacher's orders.

  He took a few more steps, his legs bent in preparation for a bow. But Wang Lao Tai Ye had spent his whole life wheeling and dealing in the business world, his eyes were incredibly sharp, and with one glance he spotted the Hetian Panlong jade pendant at Wang Jun's waist, and was inwardly shocked.

  He hastily reached out to support Wang Jun and said, "The disciples of the immortal are also dragons and phoenixes in heaven, while I am just an ordinary person on earth. Let's not be bound by worldly etiquette."

  Wang Jun looked at his master and saw Xuan Kong nodding slightly, then he stood up and bowed.

  The little fox on his shoulder also straightened up, raised its two front paws and saluted Old Master Wang.

  Mr. Wang repeatedly said, "I don't dare, I don't dare!" He called over the servants who were attending him and instructed them to take the carriage to the backyard before extending his hand in a gesture of invitation for Xuán Kōng and the others to enter the main hall.

  He sent his youngest son to the backyard to see his elderly mother and had Xuan Kong and others sit in the main hall to drink tea.

  Old Master Wang said, "My youngest son has been yearning for the immortal Tao since childhood. He only said that he wanted to learn the immortal skills and return to develop the family business. I thought he was blinded by foolish thoughts, but unexpectedly, he actually became a disciple of an immortal master, which is also the glory of our Wang ancestors."

  Xuan Kong smiled and said, "As the saying goes, a master can lead you to the door, but cultivation depends on the individual. My junior brother was diligent when he was on the mountain, now he has already set half of his foot on the path of cultivation."

  "King Lao Yezi hummed and carefully asked: 'Still don't know where the immortal is cultivating, huh?'"

  "We are disciples of the Congshan Sect."

  Wang Laoyezi gave a thumbs up: "I've long admired the great name of Cuishan, it's indeed a sacred place for immortals, and only such a place can attract an immortal like you to stay."

  Xuan Kong Qian Xu Dao said: "The immortal does not dare to accept, Master can just call me Xuan Kong."

  Wang Lao Ye Zi this time did not decline, saying: "Alright, you and my family's Xiao Qi are fellow disciples, so I'll be a bit presumptuous. I'll call you 'Xian Zhi' (noble nephew), and you can call me 'Bo Bo' (uncle)."

  Xuan Kong nodded, and Wang Lao Ye Zi smiled and asked: "Uncle, you look young and vigorous, I don't know if you've ever been married?"

  In the Taoist community, each sect has its own rules and some branches do not allow marriage. Xuan Kong did not expect Wang Lao Ye to ask this question, and he was a bit embarrassed: "Not yet." Wang Lao Ye stroked his beard and smiled: "Then there must be someone in your heart?"

  Xuan Kong glanced around and saw that only his disciple Wang Jun was sitting beside him, while the little fox followed Wang Qi to the inner hall to see her mother.

  There was no little fox, and Xu Kong honestly shook his head and said, "No." He was single-mindedly cultivating the Tao of longevity, although he had an interest in beautiful women, but if someone were to bring up marriage now, Xu Kong would absolutely be unwilling.

  Even when faced with beauties like Xiang Yu and Jiang Xue, who are as lovely as goddesses in a painting, Xu Kong merely appreciates and admires them, then puts his heart at ease.

  The old man Wang smiled slightly for a moment, then suddenly said: "I have a little daughter who is the sixth sister of Little Seven. She looks like she's about the same age as you, young master. I wonder if you're interested?"

  Xuan Kong's face stiffened, and Wang Jun couldn't help but stifle a laugh. He was about to get up and leave, leaving the master alone to talk with his "father-in-law". Xuan Kong glared at him, stopping his disciple, before declining: "I dare not accept your kindness, elder. I am devoted to my cultivation and do not dare to be tainted by worldly emotions."

  Wang Lao Yezi continued to persuade: "I also asked Xiao Qi, Xian Sun's moral integrity is already beyond the stage of guarding his innocence. If you don't mind that my daughter has a humble background, you can consider it. My daughter is gentle and virtuous, skilled in needlework and embroidery..."

  No matter what he said, Xuan Kong just shook his head.

  Old Master Wang said: "As long as you marry my little daughter, I will give her half of the family property. How about building a villa on the coast of Beihai with her?" Xuan Kong's eyes turned black after hearing this, secretly resenting Wang Qi for his big mouth, and had only just returned home when he started thinking of his own master brother coming over.

  On one hand is his own emotional affair, on the other hand is the grand plan for the development of the Laoshan Sect.

  At this moment, a servant hurried in with a tray of fruit covered with a red cloth and said: "Master, today's refreshments have arrived." Old Master Wang finally stopped talking, his hands shaking violently as he patted Xu Kong's hand while trying to hold back his tears.

  "My dear nephew, don't be in a hurry, take your time to consider, the gate of our royal family is always open for you."

  After a few words, Old Master Wang strode swiftly over and lifted the red cloth off the fruit platter. Xuan Kong looked closely and saw that what was on the platter wasn't some seasonal fresh vegetables, but rather two large snakes coiled together!

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