Gou Zai Liang Jie Dao Wen Cheng Xian

Chu Xuan walked past the group without changing his expression.

Once I become a disciple of the Immortal Abode, the local government will definitely provide corresponding benefits to my family.

All immediate family members, including siblings and other extended family members, will receive an additional ten thousand federal dollars per month, and will also be awarded the title of Outstanding Family.

Such a commotion has already spread throughout the entire neighborhood.

As he approached his doorstep, a thought flashed through Chu Xuan's mind, and the scene inside appeared: his parents, grandparents, older sister—his whole family was there.

Five people sat around the coffee table, on which a plaque reading "Outstanding Family" stood quietly.

Seeing this, Chu Xuan smiled and knocked on the door.

"They're here!"

As the door opened, Chu Xuan said, "Mom, I'm home!"

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Five years later, the family reunited, but there was no familiarity or warmth as he had imagined. Chu Xuan could feel that his family cared about him, but there was also a sense of distance and unfamiliarity.

Not only my family, but I feel the same way, since we haven't seen each other for five years.

Both sides were actually pretending to be themselves from five years ago, trying their best to act familiar, but after all, five years had passed and they hadn't seen each other for five years, so they were somewhat unfamiliar with each other, and the memories from five years ago were eventually blurred.

However, as the conversation deepened, the two quickly became acquainted, and Chu Xuan also gained some understanding of his family's situation over the past five years.

Four and a half years ago, I boarded a train to the Dragon Lock Forbidden Land. At first, my family didn't care.

After all, the Forbidden Zones are a trip that every citizen of the Federation will take after graduating from high school, and many people will even make a special trip to check off the Twelve Forbidden Zones.

Therefore, no one was too worried. In addition, high school graduates are often at the most enthusiastic time for spiritual practice, so it was perfectly normal for them to devote themselves to it.

For the first six months, his family tacitly refrained from disturbing Chu Xuan.

It wasn't until six months later, when they first tried to practice with Chu Xuan and he didn't reply for several days, that everyone realized something was wrong.

After a series of searches, they finally concluded that they had most likely entered a secret realm. At first, everyone was quite happy, but as the years went by, even if they had entered a secret realm, they should have come out long ago.

They haven't come out yet after all this time, so they've most likely perished in the secret realm...

Fortunately, I've returned and become a disciple of the Immortal Abode, so my life can be considered complete.

At the same time, Chu Xuan also told his family about the secret realm. When his family heard about the almost endless spiritual energy of heaven and earth in the secret realm, everyone's face was filled with envy.

The Federation is a community where everyone practices spiritual cultivation, and every citizen of the Federation knows the preciousness of spiritual energy.

After chatting all night, Chu Xuan saw that it was almost time and said:

"Dad, Mom, and Grandpa and Grandma, the resources of the Immortal Abode are precious. There was a clear order that core cultivation resources must not be passed on outside the Immortal Abode."

"Spiritual objects used for cultivation cannot be passed on to outsiders, but there are no restrictions on some spiritual objects that are not resources for cultivation."

"You're all getting on in years, so I've exchanged a life-extending pill for each of you. One pill can extend your life by twelve years. Live well and enjoy this wonderful life to the fullest!"

As he spoke, Chu Xuan took out four wooden boxes from his storage bag. Each box was about the size of a palm and was very exquisite. On the front of the box, there was a pine tree standing tall and a crane spreading its wings.

It is derived from the meaning of "longevity like that of pine and crane".

"This is too valuable. It's a waste to give us such a good thing. Xiao Xuan, you should keep it for yourself to buy spiritual items for cultivation."

Chu Xuan smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Grandma, this longevity pill is nothing to a disciple of the Immortal Mansion. Besides, I've been chosen by the secret realm and can enter it again later, so I don't need this little bit of resources."

"Please accept it. In all these eras, only the current Federation can provide such a comfortable life for ordinary people like us. You can live for another twelve years and enjoy it to the fullest, so our family can reunite a few more times."

Grandma hesitated for a moment upon hearing this, but Grandpa finally spoke up, saying, "Then we'll accept it, as a way of benefiting from Ah Xuan's good fortune!"

"Grandpa is right. I've finally entered the Immortal Abode, so I definitely have to bring some good things back for my family."

Hearing the two speak, the remaining three reluctantly accepted the longevity pills. Chu Xuan glanced at his parents and explained softly, "Dad, Mom, it's best to take these longevity pills after you turn sixty. They can extend your life by twelve years. If you take them earlier, the medicine won't be fully absorbed, and the effect will be less."

"After I return to the Immortal Abode, I will enter the secret realm. I don't know when I will be able to come back, so I exchanged them for you all in advance. The Immortal Abode's spirit-sealing technique is extremely advanced and can ensure that the pills will not lose any efficacy for twenty years."

"Keep these for your 60th birthday celebration."

The two nodded quickly, "Okay, we'll definitely keep it. We can't waste something so good."

"Son, when you enter the secret realm, you must be extremely careful. The secret realm is dangerous, with various ancient formations and restrictions, as well as remnants of demonic beasts."

"Countless disciples perish in the Immortal Abode every year. You've finally managed to enter the Immortal Abode and embark on the path of cultivation, so you must be extra careful."

The father, standing nearby, quickly chimed in, "Your safety is the most important thing. If you lose your life, everything else is meaningless!"

"Don't worry, I'll be careful!"

After giving away the Longevity Pill, Chu Xuan turned to his older sister and said with a smile, "Sister, you don't need the Longevity Pill right now. I've chosen a Beauty Pill for you. Although it's not as good as the Longevity Pill, it can slow down the aging process and make you look about ten or twenty years younger."

"In twenty or thirty years, I'll get another longevity pill for my older sister!"

"Thank you, little brother. Then I won't be polite."

"Not at all, we're family, no need for formalities."

Although five years had passed, Chu Xuan's room remained exactly the same as before. Upon learning that he was coming, his mother washed the already clean sheets again.

After staying at home for five days, Chu Xuan figured it was time to leave, so he said, "Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, and my older sister, it's getting late. The Immortal Mansion has issued cultivation techniques, so I need to go and practice them to prepare for my future trip to the secret realm."

Although everyone was somewhat reluctant to part with them, they understood the gravity of the situation. The disciples of the Immortal Abode prioritized their cultivation and spoke up one after another:

"Cultivation is a very important matter and cannot be delayed."

"Son, you must take good care of yourself while you are all alone in the immortal abode."

"Be extremely careful when entering the secret realm."

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"Don't worry, you all take good care of yourselves."

"I'll come back to see you when I have time."

"Okay, if you get tired, come back and rest for a while," Mom couldn't help but remind her.

"Don't worry, Mom, I will."