Longevity Martial Arts: Obtain Golden Affixes at the Start

Hong Lang surveyed the room; it didn't look like it had been damaged. When his gaze swept over the door, he saw two fist-sized characters carved on it: Tang Mansion.

Did Master's wife take them away?

Hong Lang turned to Pu Xi, who was following behind him, and said, "You wait here for me, don't wander off."

Pu Xi leaned against the door frame with her arms crossed, looking at him with an "whatever" attitude.

Hong Lang went straight to the Tang residence, knocked on the gate, and a maid peeked out, a hint of surprise on her face: "Young Master Hong, you're back?"

Before he could speak, the maid smiled and said, "You've come for Miss Li and her husband, haven't you? They're both in the manor. Please come in."

Hong Lang felt relieved and hurriedly walked into the mansion. Just as he entered the backyard, a figure rushed out.

"Brother Lang!"

Li Tao'er buried her face in his arms, her arms tightly wrapped around his waist, her whole body trembling slightly.

Hong Lang gently patted her back: "How have you been these past few days?"

"You've been gone for days without a word... Mother and I have been waiting for you every day, afraid that you'll disappear..." Li Tao'er's voice grew softer and softer.

Just as Hong Lang was about to offer some words of comfort, he caught a glimpse of Qin Jiuzhen coming out of the house.

Although she looked excited, she didn't say much: "It's good that you're back!"

These few simple words made Hong Lang feel exceptionally at ease.

"Was it your master's wife who brought you to the manor?" Hong Lang asked.

Qin Jiuzhen nodded and was about to explain in detail when a hearty laugh came from behind her.

Tang Chen came out of the house with a smile on his face: "Hong Lang, you're finally back!"

Hong Lang immediately cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your care, Master's wife. I'm sorry to have troubled you."

Tang Chen stepped forward and took his hands in hers, her fingers twirling in his palms: "Why are you saying thank you to your master's wife? But you, you've lost weight these past few days."

Her voice was very soft, and her eyes held a tenderness that only Hong Lang could understand.

Hong Lang raised an eyebrow slightly and withdrew his hand without making a sound.

Tang Chen then teased Li Tao'er, "Your brother Lang is back, are you relieved now?"

Li Tao'er stopped crying and smiled, wiped her eyes, and obediently stepped aside.

Clearly, the three of them had become familiar with each other after spending the last few days together.

Tang Chen looked at Hong Lang with burning eyes and reached out to brush the dust off his shoulder.

"Come with me," Tang Chen said with a smile.

Upon hearing those four words, Hong Lang immediately became alert. Was another battle about to break out? He steeled himself and followed behind Tang Chen...

The two entered the side room, and Tang Chen hugged Hong Lang tightly, greedily inhaling his scent: "Come to my room tonight, I have something to ask you."

Hong Lang swallowed hard. "Master's wife, I'll take Tao'er and the others back to the village first and settle them in properly before I come back."

Tang Chen sighed softly and released his grip: "Alright, go ahead."

She paused, then leaned closer, her breath sweet as orchids: "Don't keep me waiting too long~"

Hong Lang quickly took a half step back, steadied himself, and bowed to take his leave.

The three returned to the village, and Pu Xi was still leaning against the door frame with her arms crossed, looking lazy.

When Li Tao'er saw her, she paused, stunned, and asked, "Brother Lang, who is this...?"

Qin Jiuzhen frowned slightly, secretly watching Hong Lang's reaction.

Pu Xi also curiously observed the mother and daughter.

Hong Lang introduced them to the two: "This is a friend I met on the road, Pu Xi." He then said to Pu Xi, "This is Li Tao'er and Qin Jiuzhen."

Pu Xi curled her lips into a smile and casually hummed in greeting.

Li Tao'er blinked her big eyes and whispered, "Sister Pu, you're so beautiful~"

Pu Xi, who was second only to the leader and above thousands of others in the sect, had never heard such a straightforward praise before.

She was immediately at a loss, pursed her lips, and whispered, "You...you...are cute too..."

Hong Lang smiled and gave a few instructions, then took the documents and went to the entrance of the county government office.

The two guards in front of the yamen were unfamiliar faces. Hong Lang stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Please inform them that I, Hong Lang, request an audience with Magistrate Mo."

The guard glanced at him, then turned and went inside without expression.

A moment later, the guard came out and said in a nonchalant tone, "The magistrate has important business to attend to and wants you to wait outside."

Hong Lang frowned slightly, nodded, and stepped aside to wait.

A full hour passed, and there was still no news.

Hong Lang was somewhat annoyed. He took out two taels of silver from his sleeve and stuffed them into the hands of the two guards: "Could you please ask one more question? Has the magistrate given any definite news?"

The guard fiddled with the silver, glanced around, and lowered his voice, saying, "County Commandant Hong, why don't you come back tomorrow?"

Hong Lang stared into his eyes for a moment, and the guard's eyes flickered before he quickly looked away.

He immediately understood.

This woman is most likely deliberately keeping me waiting.

Hong Lang smiled helplessly, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you."

At that moment, in the county government office, Mo Qiushui, who was leisurely reclining on a deck chair, spoke up: "He's gone?"

A maid replied, "Yes, news came from the front yard that he has already left."

Mo Qiushui slowly rose, stretched, and revealed her stunning figure. She said calmly, "I'll keep him going for another day. I'm going to really deflate his arrogance!"

"Sir, are you really that unhappy about Hong Lang becoming a county magistrate?"

Mo Qiushui pulled the maid into her arms, lifted her chin with her finger, and whispered, "Disliking him is only one reason. The main reason is that his cultivation level is too low. The prefect entrusted the entire county to me, and I'm afraid he'll ruin my plans!"

Then she lowered her head and reached her hand inside the maid's clothes... The maid let out soft moans.

After leaving the county town, Hong Lang went directly to the Tang residence.

The maid whispered, "Young Master Hong, Madam has been waiting for you for a long time."

Hong Lang nodded and stepped into the mansion. However, he was a little puzzled as to why he did not see Shen Shan. Had he been kicked out by his master's wife?

The lights in the backyard were still on as I walked through the front yard.

The maidservant tactfully stopped outside the courtyard gate: "Madam is inside, please make yourself at home, young master."

Hong Lang took a deep breath and pushed open the door to enter.

The room was filled with a fragrance. Tang Chen was sitting in front of the dressing table, her long black hair hanging down, wearing only a thin gauze dress. The candlelight outlined her alluring figure.

Hearing the noise, she turned around, her eyes slightly narrowed: "You're here?"

Hong Lang hummed in agreement.

Tang Chen slowly stood up, her gauze dress slipping down her shoulders to reveal a section of her snow-white, fragrant shoulder. She walked slowly toward Hong Lang with her bare, pink, jade-like feet.

Hong Lang's Adam's apple bobbed, and he suddenly reached out and pulled Tang Chen into his arms.

Tang Chen gasped softly, then giggled, wrapping her arms around his neck, her eyes brimming with intoxication: "That's more like it."

Honglang bowed his head... Tang Chen responded enthusiastically, letting out a satisfied sigh.

Clothes were scattered all over the ground, and the candlelight was blown out by a gust of wind.

"You...you little rascal..."

The commotion inside the house gradually subsided as dawn approached.