Journey to the West: Cultivation Begins at Jindou Mountain

Chapter 488 The End of Cause and Effect
The world of the White Snake, three years later.

In the Niu family's pharmacy in Linjiang City, a figure who had been gone for a long time reappeared and was running the pharmacy with his father.

"My son, such a grand ancestral gathering, you're just going to abandon it like that? Are you really sure there's no problem?"

Niu Sanjin, watching Niu Guangyi grinding medicinal herbs in the distance, couldn't help but say:
"Your father is still in good health, and your mother's complexion is improving day by day after taking the tonics you sent. Not to mention, your younger brother has grown up and is very easy to take care of. You really don't need to give up this Ancestral Master Association for our sake!"

Niu Sanjin was overjoyed to see his eldest son return, and the family enjoyed a happy reunion for a few days. However, Niu Sanjin gradually began to feel uneasy.

Over the years, he had heard countless 'legends' about his eldest son. Although he missed him, he was also proud of him. He also knew from his brothers that his son, as the head of the association, was extremely busy with many affairs, which was why he had not gone to Suzhou to bother him.

But now, his son has abandoned the entire Three Sovereigns Ancestor Society and returned, saying that he will never leave again and will take care of the two of them in their old age. This has greatly worried Niu Sanjin.

Parents certainly hope to see their children often and enjoy family life, but if their wishes delay their children's future, what parent in the world who truly loves their child wouldn't feel guilty?

So love can sometimes be a real dilemma, making it difficult to have both.

Niu Yi lifted the stone mill and gently blew on the powder inside, causing it to fall into the medicine bag beside him in a gust of wind.

"Father, don't worry. The current head of the Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association is Xu Xian. Not only is he highly skilled in medicine and kind-hearted, but he has also taught many students over the years and is very prestigious. With him around, what is there for the Ancestral Master Association to worry about?"

"Besides, Doctor Xu also has Master Fahai and Lady White Snake, who is known as a living Bodhisattva, by his side. With their help, it doesn't really matter whether the Patriarch has 'self' or 'self'."

Niu Yi smiled nonchalantly, picked up the herbs beside him, and put them back into the mortar and pestle.

Xu Xian eventually passed the test set by himself and his sister Xu Jiaorong. Although he was still somewhat naive, with the help of Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing, he had completely taken over the Three Emperors Ancestral Master Association. Niu Yi, on the other hand, became the honorary head of the association, becoming a legendary and symbolic figure.

Although Fahai still harbored resentment, he had let go of his desire to exterminate all the demons. Although he was still at odds with Bai Suzhen and Xiaoqing, he had made significant progress by not confronting them even when they met.

Now Niu Yi can leave with peace of mind, return to Linjiang City to cultivate in peace, and take care of his parents in this life until their passing, thus settling this karmic debt.

"So, Father, don't worry. If anything happens to the Ancestral Master, I will return as soon as possible. As for you, it seems that news of my return has already spread. To prevent trouble, I have asked Uncle Bai to send a message to the Ancestral Master Association, saying that the Divine Doctor Niu at the Ancestral Master Association is not me, Niu Guangyi. Don't let it slip."

"Sigh, why are you doing this to yourself?"

Niu Sanjin sighed softly. He knew that his son had been very opinionated since he was a child, and he never interfered with his eldest son's decisions. But now, he still felt it was a pity.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been nagging Niu Yi about these things today.
Niu Yi saw through his father's thoughts and simply shook his head, saying:
“Father, what I want has never been fame or money; those things are just fleeting clouds to me.”

He has always been interested in only one thing: to comprehend the Primordial Dao Fruit and achieve true immortality, where heaven and earth are annihilated but I am immortal.

"Oh well, this is good, this is good too~"

Time flies, and seventy years have passed in the blink of an eye. For Niu Yi, it was only a blink of an eye, but his parents had grown old and, one day, this loving couple, who were over a hundred years old, passed away hand in hand with smiles on their faces at midday.

The couple's two sons, who are nearly eighty years old, handled their funeral arrangements very well.

At this time, the Niu family had become a prominent family in Linjiang City. Even though Niu Guangyi never married or had children, Niu Guangze had a large and prosperous family with seven children, and was now a great-grandfather.

With the help of the Ancestral Master Association and the Duke of Zhenguo, who has now been the Duke of Zhenguo for fifty years, the Niu family is living a very prosperous life, with pharmacies all over the world.

At this moment, inside the Niu family's pharmacy.

Niu Yi looked at his reflection in the bronze mirror, his hair completely white, making him appear very old, yet a smile appeared on his face. At the same time, his figure slowly changed, becoming young again, still resembling a young man.

"Although I had expected it, seeing this with my own eyes was still quite a shock, my brother."

As an aged voice slowly came from behind him, Niu Yi turned around and saw an old man with white hair looking at him with complicated eyes.

"Are you leaving me now too?"

Niu Yi looked at Niu Guangze with a gentle expression, just as he had looked at that carefree little brat who used to follow him around back then.

"Xiao Ze, you're already so old, are you going to cry now? Besides, don't you already know that your brother is an immortal?"

Upon hearing this, Niu Guangze rubbed his slightly sore eyes and muttered:
"Hmph! You're off living the high life, and I can't even say a word?"

"You said I have twenty years left to live. Twenty years is far too long."

Niu Yi chuckled and shook his head.

“You are now an ancestor of the Niu family, and this whole family still needs your care. You seem to think you’ve lived too long. If you’re in a hurry, I can take you to the underworld to see your parents and see if they will spank you.”

Upon hearing this, Niu Guangze immediately felt the somber atmosphere dissipate and waved his hands and shook his head repeatedly.

"Forget it, let's go there later."

Niu Yi stepped forward and nodded gently at Niu Guangze. Even though he was a young man, it seemed a little strange to see a white-haired old man with such gentle eyes.
"I'm leaving. Take good care of yourself and find something to do. I'll come back to see you someday."

As Niu Yi spoke, a crystal resembling a starry sky quickly appeared, floating beside him and carrying him as a streak of light, flying straight towards the endless sea of ​​stars.

(End of this chapter)