Pill Saint, Weapon Emperor, Array God, Unparalleled in the World

Feng Kun gripped the storage bag, his hands trembling.

His lips trembled several times before he managed to squeeze out a single sentence.

"My dear son-in-law, this...this homecoming gift is far too generous..."

Luo Chen smiled and said, "We're family, no need for formalities. Father-in-law, please accept this."

Feng Xuanhou watched from the side, a smile playing on his lips.

He turned and instructed his servants to quickly prepare a banquet, then personally led Luo Chen inside, exchanging pleasantries and being ten times more polite than when they last met.

After the banquet, Feng Wanyi took Luo Chen to the small courtyard where she used to live.

Pushing open the courtyard gate, the osmanthus trees were still the same as before.

Feng Wanyi quickly poured Luo Chen a cup of tea.

"Please sit down, my husband. This courtyard is simple and not as spacious as the Luo residence. Please don't mind."

Luo Chen sat down on the stone bench, took the teacup and took a sip, his gaze slowly sweeping around the courtyard.

Feng Wanyi sat opposite him, holding a teacup in both hands, watching him look around, and asked curiously.

"What are you looking at, my husband?"

Luo Chen did not answer immediately, but glanced at it a few more times before putting down his teacup.

"Madam, your courtyard is quite nice; it's a treasure trove."

Feng Wanyi paused for a moment, then smiled.

"My lord, don't tease me. This is just an ordinary little courtyard. What kind of treasure land is it?"

Luo Chen's gaze fell on her face, and he spoke slowly and deliberately.

"What you say is true, but that was before. Now that your husband has arrived, this place is a blessed land."

Feng Wanyi blinked, not understanding.

"What do you mean by that, my husband?"

Luo Chen reached out and put his arm around her waist, pulling her close to him, his voice lowering slightly.

"Because beneath your little courtyard lies an extremely rich treasure trove of spiritual energy."

Feng Wanyi froze, her smile frozen on her face.

She stared at Luo Chen for several moments, trying to find any trace of a joke on his face.

But Luo Chen's expression was calm and resolute, and there was not a hint of joking in his eyes.

"My lord is joking... How could that be?" Her voice was a little strained.

Luo Chen didn't loosen his grip on her waist, and his tone remained indifferent.

"How could I joke about something like this? As soon as I entered your courtyard, I sensed something was amiss, and after careful observation, I can confirm that there is indeed something down there."

Feng Wanyi sat in his lap, as if she were nailed to the spot.

A thought suddenly flashed through her mind.

Now that I think about it, could it be that... he knew all along that there was something under this courtyard?

He married her just for this reason?

Feng Wanyi's heart was churning violently. She opened her mouth, but then swallowed her words back.

If that's the case, then her marriage was, from beginning to end, just a ploy by him.

All that talk about sincerely proposing marriage, about being attracted to her as a person, is a lie.

What's truly valuable is the land beneath her feet.

Feng Wanyi pursed her lips, her fingers gripping the hem of her skirt until they turned white, her chest aching and sore.

Luo Chen glanced down at her and gleaned about 70-80% of what she meant from her expression.

"Madam, what are you thinking about?"

Feng Wanyi looked up at him, her gaze carrying an undisguised scrutiny.

She didn't reply, she just stared straight at him.

A few petals of osmanthus blossoms were blown off by the wind and landed on the stone table between the two people, their delicate fragrance filling the air.

But after a few moments of contemplation, she shook her head violently.

No, no, my husband has never been to this little courtyard. When we were betrothed, he didn't even step across the threshold.

If he really came for what's underground, how could he not have even scouted the area beforehand?

She glanced at Luo Chen again, and the discomfort in her heart slowly dissipated.

Even if he really had ulterior motives, he was undeniably good to me.

Cultivation techniques, spirit stones, and dual cultivation to help her break through—each and every one of these is a real benefit.

Besides, she's already married to him, so she belongs to him. Only if he's happy can she be happy.

Feng Wanyi secretly breathed a sigh of relief and gently tugged at Luo Chen's sleeve.

"My lord, if what you say is true, how come I haven't sensed anything at all? I've lived in this courtyard for over ten years and have never noticed anything unusual."

Luo Chen looked down at her and gently pinched her waist with his fingers.

"Because this treasure is buried deep underground, it cannot be detected by ordinary methods. Moreover, there is a barrier protecting the treasure, requiring special skills to find it."

He paused slightly, then lowered his head and leaned close to her ear, his voice lowered.

"It just so happens that your husband has a knack for this."

Feng Wanyi's ears burned again at his words, and she gently pushed him in the chest.

"Then...how can we dig out this treasure?"

Luo Chen didn't answer immediately, his gaze fixed on the ground in the center of the courtyard, as if he were pondering something.

"I have a way of handling this. You stay here these days and spend time with your parents. I'll come over once my things are ready, and then my husband and I can cultivate together."

Feng Wanyi nodded: "Okay, I'll follow my husband's arrangements."

Luo Chen released his hand from her waist, sat up straight, and looked more serious than before.

"However, there's something I need to tell you."

Seeing his expression, Feng Wanyi straightened her posture and said, "Please speak, my husband."

"This matter is only between the two of us. Your father, grandfather, and no one in the clan can be told about it."

Luo Chen looked at her, his gaze darkening.

"If word gets out, it will surely lead to our demise! The families of Great Wilderness City, Falling Sand City, and Great Spirit City, and even the major sects, will all be eyeing the Feng family relentlessly. At that time, the Feng family will definitely be wiped out."

Hearing him say that, Feng Wanyi shuddered.

She is not someone who doesn't understand the importance of things.

A small family hiding a treasure trove of spiritual energy is like a child carrying gold in his pocket walking through a bustling city; who wouldn't want to reach out and take it?

For these powerful families and sects, destroying the Feng family is no different than stepping on an ant.

She nodded vigorously, her voice low and earnest.

"Rest assured, my lord, Wanyi understands the importance of this matter and will not reveal a single word to anyone."

Luo Chen kissed her forehead, and the smile on his lips returned.

"I knew my wife was sensible. Alright, I'll go back now. You stay here and keep your parents company."

Feng Wanyi stood up and escorted him to the courtyard gate.

Only after watching him walk through the front yard and out of the Feng residence's gate did she slowly retreat.

She looked at the blue brick floor beneath her feet, feeling both itchy and flustered.

A treasure.

Is there really treasure down there?

She took a deep breath.

No matter what lies below, since her husband said he would take her to cultivate together, she would just wait.

After leaving the Feng family, Luo Chen did not return to the Luo residence, but headed straight out of the city.

Once outside the city gate, he found himself in a deserted and empty place. With a thought, he released the Iron Feathered Vulture from the Burial Sky Pavilion.

The eagle spread its wings and landed, its golden eyes gleaming in the moonlight. It turned its head to look at him and let out a low cackle.

Luo Chen climbed onto its back and patted its neck.

"Let's go to the Great Wilderness Mountains."

With a flap of its wings, the Iron-feathered Eagle soared into the sky and flew over a hundred miles away in the blink of an eye.