As an official, what's wrong with raising a few monsters?

Chapter 407 The Spirit Deer Asks the Immortal
"Oh?"

The girl's single sentence answered so many of Mingchen's questions.

His eyes flashed, and he made up his mind.

Who are the people who have seen him recently?

Who could possibly send such a clever and intelligent girl, and a magical treasure?
The face of the old man who used the world as a chessboard suddenly appeared before Mingchen's eyes.

It's almost certainly that Immortal Master Xuanyuan.

As for Buddha... that's unlikely. If you really want to invest, you'd have to send a nun instead.

As for the purpose, it's not hard to guess.

Since ancient times, marriage has been the primary way for different forces to establish ties.

We are intertwined, each with our own destiny, and always have a way out.

Conflicts and contradictions are only temporary; seeking eternal existence is what is eternal.

In the imperial court, what kind of treatment will a newly powerful figure who has the opportunity to establish a firm foothold and whose rise is unstoppable face?

He will face many challenges, but at the same time, matchmakers will be flocking to his door to arrange marriages.

After personally testing the waters once, Mingchen already had the right to sit at the card table.

Then the benefits of such connections will naturally follow.

Mingchen never concealed his fondness for beautiful women, and the immortal played along, making this move to please him.

Taking this step may not seem to bring any tangible benefits on the surface, but you will never lose out.

For beings of a higher level, time is very long.

The rise and fall of dynasties may be everything to ordinary people, but to those with great power, it is merely a game of chess.

This time it's over. Time flies by, but thousands of years later, there will be another time.

Next time, Mingchen might not be on the opposite side of Xuanyuan. He might find another way to rebuild the 'Qinlou' and perhaps even discuss cooperation with Mingchen.

Lu Tian can be a bridge between them.

Xuan Yuan was more humane than Ming Chen had imagined.

In a sense, he and Qin Lou are really from the same lineage, and they use similar methods.

Unfortunately, the unfortunate maid in Qinlou was disobedient. She was petty, lacked ambition, and didn't care about historical fame.

In comparison, Lu Tian is obviously overly obedient.

Mingchen raised an eyebrow and asked her again, "What did your master say to you?"

The innocent girl smiled sweetly, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at Mingchen: "He told me that my husband is a hero who appears only once in millions of years, capable of changing the world and turning the tide..."

Mingchen: ...

The previous sentence was very informative, but the following sentence was completely devoid of any informative content.

The girl said a whole string of things, all praising him.

They practically portrayed him as a great sage, unparalleled throughout history.

Even with his thick skin, Mingchen couldn't help but touch his nose upon hearing these compliments.

What's amazing about this girl is that she seems so pure, as if everything she says comes from her heart.

The fake looks real, and the real looks fake.

"You flatter me..."

Mingchen couldn't find any useful information from that pile of praise, so he kept asking, "Besides that?"

Lu Tian was taken aback. She thought for a moment, then shook her head and said, "No."

Mingchen also believed that Xuanyuan would not allow Lutian to do anything like secretly sabotaging him.

That's too simplistic; nobody's stupid.

The higher one's position, the less likely they are to resort to such low-level schemes.

They often guide the overall trend and the situation at the card table.

Avoid giving too much advice or mixing in any additional self-interest. Keeping your motives pure and transparent often prevents them from being exposed, which is more beneficial for long-term development.

"kindness?"

But then she remembered something and said, "Oh, my master also wants me to help you properly."

The girl patted her rather ample chest, the wide Taoist robe failing to conceal her curves, and said matter-of-factly, "The husband is the head of the household, I will do my best to help you~"

Mingchen raised an eyebrow, looking the girl up and down with a somewhat impolite gaze: "Help me? What can you do?"

Lu Tian: ...

Even if she was incredibly naive, she still sensed the impoliteness in Mingchen's gaze.

"Humph!"

She glared fiercely at Mingchen: "Don't underestimate me!"

"I've read so many books. I'm skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I also know the history of the rise and fall of dynasties. I can govern the world and establish laws. I can deploy troops..."

"My master taught me the Three Wonders and Nine Luminaries Technique! There are few in this world who can rival me!"

"In short, I can do everything~ Just you wait and see, I can go down in history with you~"

In any case, one must eventually demonstrate their value.

No matter how beautiful she is, if she can't do anything, she's just a pretty face.

Facing Mingchen's distrustful gaze, Lu Tian held her head high and introduced herself with considerable pride.

"Really?"

If this girl really knows so much, that would be interesting.

Playing the zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting can cultivate one's character; if one doesn't touch anything else, perhaps one can raise a pure and intelligent girl.

These are just hobbies, reflecting people's pursuit of beauty, and belong to the realm of romantic art.

But when she studies history, it's different.

This is about peering into reality and into human nature.

The torrent of history has passed swiftly, countless people have come and gone, and countless people have left behind legendary stories.

She knows the stories of the rise and fall of dynasties, she understands military strategy and governance... Knowing this information and mastering these methods means that she is aware of the ugliness and scheming in human nature, so she cannot be pure and innocent, untouched by the world.

On one side is romance, on the other is reality.

These talents create a huge contrast and contradiction with her appearance and temperament.

Or perhaps, she was faking it all.

Or perhaps she is truly an exceptional person who, having witnessed so much history, seen so many stories, can still maintain a childlike heart and remain true to herself.

However, in Mingchen's view, the latter does not exist.

Lu Tian pouted and glared at Ming Chen, "What, you don't believe me?! You can test me if you don't believe me~"

Mingchen simply smiled and said, "I believe you."

Whether she would help or not was hard to say; Mingchen didn't expect this girl to be of any help to her.

He was more inclined to believe that Xuan Yuan had placed Lu Tian here to tell Ming Chen that she was also his eyes, and that he shouldn't break the agreement by lying.

After all, Mingchen is unsettled, doesn't play by the rules, and often breaks the rules.

You can't always cheat in chess.

If someone sees this, even if they don't stop you, you've already lost face.

The reason why Qin Lou suffered repeated setbacks was that Xuan Yuan had only been investing in pieces and had never taken action himself.

Firstly, it was indeed out of caution; secondly, it was for the sake of appearances.

However, what Xuan Yuan will never know is that Ming Chen may not care about what he cares about.

"What are you looking at?"

Lu Tian wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt as if Ming Chen's gaze could see right through her.

Mingchen replied flippantly, "What? Can't I even look at my beautiful wife?"

【The Spirit Deer Asks the Immortals】

[The spirit deer returns to its true form, the three hearts remain united, enlightenment is attained and immortality is achieved]

It's been a long time since I've received a notification like this.

Lu Tian was unaware that Ming Chen had gleaned information from her that she could never have imagined. Fu Yao knew Lu Tian was a demon, but beneath the Taoist robe, she couldn't sense the other's true nature.

However, Mingchen knew that it was a fawn.

Along the way, Mingchen has encountered demons, monsters, and powerful individuals.

For example, the five brothers of Kuxing whom I met when I was in Yueyang City, the Buddha and Bodhisattva I met on my journey south, and Yu Xia whom I met when I crossed the sea...

Mingchen couldn't sense any trace of his long-cherished wish from them.

He hasn't received the reward for fulfilling his vow for a long time.

He was starting to wonder if his cheat code had broken.

The information he sensed from the girl at the moment at least proved that he hadn't lost his abilities.

Mingchen had no idea what secrets this girl held, nor what the future held...

However, there is still a long time to go.

They've already sent us a beautiful girl, why would we send her back?

They've come!

Mingchen was confident that he could discover something about this special girl through their daily interactions.

"Hehe~"

The girl smiled sweetly upon hearing this: "Yes, yes!"

Completely devoid of the shyness typical of women of that era, she instead raised her head, straightened her robes, and said boldly, "See?"

……

Old Ming had no idea what his son was thinking, and somehow ended up with a beautiful wife.

He didn't want to get involved in Mingchen's affairs, nor did he have the ability to do so.

Just do what you're supposed to do within your capabilities.

Hearing the girl sweetly call him "father-in-law," he responded without really understanding what was going on.

As night fell, the Chen family, having lost their protection and been thoroughly trampled upon, had been sentenced to death and did not even survive the night.

The people of Yangling City spread the word, firstly condemning the Chen family for their shamelessness, and secondly praising the Duke of Anguo for his merits, only regretting that they had never seen him in person to have something to talk about.

As the full moon hung high in the sky, the carriage stopped in front of the Ming residence, and Mingchen and his party finally returned home.

"Hello, Grandma. My name is Lu Tian. I am from Yunyue Mountain in Luzhou."

The sweet girl's words directly caused Li Huixiang's CPU to overheat.

"This is a youth-preserving pill I made by collecting dew from a hundred flowers and extracting the sap from spirit trees. I hope you won't find it unpalatable!"

While she was still in a daze, she already had a brocade box in her hand.

She turned her head blankly, looking at her son for help.

How come, when my son went out to find a husband, he brought back a sweet wife without even realizing it?

Li Huixiang was completely stunned.

Mingchen just chuckled and said, "Mom, just take it if it's offered to you."

Li Huixiang could only awkwardly reply, "Alright! Miss Lu... have you eaten yet?"

"Grandma, you can just call me Lu Tian..."

"Young Master!!!"

"Young Master!!!"

The little bird, its eyes blazing with desire at the sight, kept whispering in Mingchen's ear, "I want to see him too!"

Damn it!
Don't these people who just appeared out of nowhere know the rule of first come, first served?!

She, the Great King Fuyao, hasn't even met her mother-in-law in person yet!

This bastard got on the bus first and bought the ticket later!
There's no way she'll get a turn in line!
"Young master, please prepare a gift for me. I want to meet you tomorrow!"

Mingchen: ...

That sounds like something I'd criticize.

However, Fuyao has always been by Mingchen's side, and apart from the Shenmu Wutong tree, she really doesn't have any personal property. I don't know how she can come up with a gift for their first meeting.

The gift is a minor matter.

Mingchen looked at Li Huixiang's stunned expression, unaware of what kind of shock his mother would suffer next.

After Fuyao, not to mention anything else, there's also His Majesty!
Parents may not have much of a concept of monsters, nor do they need to know much about them.

But Xiao Xinyue... that's the emperor.

I wonder if I'll roll my eyes and faint on the spot.

The little fox perched on the wall, its gaze fixed on Lu Tian, ​​but it frowned slightly.

"Come in, come in quickly."

"You must be hungry, let's eat..."

After another period of chaos and confusion...

The Ming family then gathered together for a reunion dinner.

……

Compared to the bloodshed and carnage of the battlefield, this county town, far from the hustle and bustle, is much quieter.

The full moon hangs high in the night sky, dotted with countless stars.

The tired mother and father had already rested.

Lu Tian stayed peacefully in the room that had been prepared for her.

Mingchen didn't rest. Carrying a jar of wine, he swayed and strolled into the courtyard.

As autumn arrived, the autumn wind blew bleakly through the night, stirring up a few withered leaves.

Under the soft moonlight, the old tree with its gnarled roots stood quietly in the courtyard, having stood for countless years.

The branches seemed withered and dry, without a trace of green, as if devoid of any life.

The soil around the tangled roots was still moist, and the soil was well-maintained, with not a single weed in sight.

Everyone in the Ming family, from top to bottom, knows that Ming Chen is a dead tree.

Even though Mingchen wasn't home, he still took good care of the plants. Old Ming would even come to water them from time to time, secretly expressing his longing for his child hidden beneath his stern face.

"Old man, I'm back!"

Mingchen casually sat down on the roots of the old tree, gently patted the trunk, showing no respect for the elder whatsoever, and simply said, "Come out."

"Say something to me!"

Mingchen's ultimate purpose in returning was to see the old tree.

Now that he's at the card table, he needs the old tree to tell him more.

If the servants saw this, they would probably say that the young master is delirious.

But in the next instant, time seemed to stand still.

I felt a gentle breeze caressing my face, and the withered branches trembled slightly.

As if weathered by countless years, a low, hoarse voice suddenly rang in Mingchen's ears: "Come back, then come back. How many times have I done this? Can't you even speak properly!"

The little fox, who was hiding on the wall not far away and spying on Mingchen, was suddenly shocked and stared at the rotten, withered wood in disbelief.

Mingchen was surrounded by phoenixes, azure dragons that had transformed into dragons, and even a Buddha who crossed the sea... None of these things surprised her.

She had anticipated the matter concerning the Immortal Elder and did not go with Mingchen; she understood the taboos of those in high positions.

But she never expected that such a thing was hidden in this small courtyard.

The withered tree suddenly emitted faint, almost imperceptible ripples of magical power, so subtle that they seemed to contain terrifying strength upon closer inspection.

"kindness?"

At the same time, a voice seemed to resound in her heart, as loud as thunder.

The withered tree was still there, but at that moment, Hua Rong felt as if a million eyes were watching her.

She was discovered.

This is something that poses a huge threat to her.

(End of this chapter)