215: Leave home!

The Shen Family particularly favored the warmth and moisture of plants, and Qingyang’s four seasons were like spring… Therefore, flowers and plants flourished, and moisture filled the air.

Inside her boudoir, Shen Nian was sound asleep, completely devoid of any ladylike grace, but then she caught a sweet scent in the air, and suddenly, like a carp leaping, she sprang up, not even opening her eyes, like a sleepwalking patient, she jumped down from the bed, like a zombie, eerily gliding past tables, chairs, and benches, opening the door, and leaping out.

That scent was like an invisible rope… leading her to jump directly from her room into the courtyard.

Then, a small, icy cicada suddenly landed on her shoulder.

“Hiss….”

With a sudden cry, Shen Nian was abruptly awakened from her semi-conscious state and looked around… Unbeknownst to her, she had already jumped into the kitchen.

She saw a young man with a clear and handsome face standing there, wearing an apron, cooking something, and when he turned to look, his expression was indifferent.

Shen Nian gave an awkward smile… After a long while, she finally spoke.

“That Qing… Ouch, why did you hit me?”

“What did you call me?”

“Everyone in the family calls Immortal Master that.”

“Ouch… You still dare to hit me?”

“Don’t think that just because you are an Immortal Master, I wouldn’t dare to lay a hand on you! I’m telling you, I’m not afraid of you! When I was a child, I dared to pee on your neck… Now!”

“I wouldn’t dare… Wuwuwu.”

“Big Brother… Stop hitting me, I know I was wrong, I know I was wrong.”

“It’s turning green… It’s turning green….”

“What’s turning green?”

“The meat is turning green….”

Released by Shen Li, Shen Nian immediately shrieked, turned and ran, crying as she ran…

“Mother, Big Brother is bullying me again, abusing his power, picking on someone smaller, being disrespectful, an old man who doesn’t die is a thief, an old geezer, an old thing, an old stump….”

Shen Li let out a wry smile, shaking his head helplessly, picked up the pastries and snacks, and had the maid next to him take them upstairs.

Transmigration allowed him to retain his memories… and he knew how to make some sweets; when the Shen Family cried often as children, only a few pastries could stop them.

Now, he hadn’t returned home for a long time, and after returning home and leaving, he didn’t know how long it would be before he could return… If he could leave some memories, then he would leave some.

As for taking the whole family with him… Shen Li originally had this intention, but after hearing what Shen Qianqiu said, he no longer had this motivation.

Life and death were entirely up to him, and only then could he control them… His family did not need to be burdened by him; they only needed to enjoy blessings because of him.

That was enough.

Shen Fu and Shen Nian had no aptitude for cultivation, and they had been recuperating around Wangyue Lake for many years, so living to a hundred years old was achievable; there was no need to cause extra trouble… making his heart uneasy.

As for Shen Family’s little sister… The Great Dao was open to the sky, and whatever choice Shen Family’s little sister made, he would gladly agree.

After a meal, he rested for another two or three days…

At night… Shen Li had the thought of leaving.

The father and son were connected by heart, and Shen Fu’s figure, who should have been asleep long ago, quietly appeared in the courtyard, slowly approaching and walking side by side with Shen Li, saying with a somewhat complex voice.

“I heard that girl say, my son is domineering, capable of killing an Immortal Master, and suppressing the Dao Foundation in the mountains?”

“A trivial matter.”

“The immortal path is long and distant… Your mother and I cannot help you much.”

“That doesn’t matter.”

“When you are tired, just think of coming home… There will always be a full meal at home. Just dust yourself off and leave again.”

“Father is right.”

Shen Fu nodded, and then said.

“Your mother knows that separation is hard to bear, so she dares not see you, fearing she will cry uncontrollably, hiding behind the wall.”

“In the future, remember to write letters often.”

“Good.”

Shen Li paused for a moment… then opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

But Shen Fu slowly said.

“We two do not wish to cultivate, nor do we wish to cultivate immortality.”

“Living too long, seeing too much, in the end, are we human, or are we tools… how can we differentiate? This matter needs no further mention…”

“Go now.”

Shen Li said no more, his figure quietly disappearing in the courtyard.

Shen Nian leaned against the wall, silently shedding tears, while Shen Fu hummed a little tune, full of contentment.

As for Shen Nian… she was still sound asleep.

There was still a plate of pastries by the bed, their fragrance lingering around the bed frame.

Leaving home, Shen Li then came to Wangyue Lake.

At this time, Shen Qianqiu’s figure was not seen at Wangyue Lake, only Shen Bo Shu.

Shen Li stepped forward, saying with some guilt.

“Family Head.”

Shen Bo Shu waved his hand.

“No matter… All matters, you and I are both clear about them.”

“You came here to say goodbye?”

“Yes.”

“Everything in the family is well, and the people of the sevenpulse have also been successively moved to Yellow Sand Plains, but the family has no resources; you should take the heaven and earth treasure from under Wangyue Lake.”

Shen Li shook his head.

“That’s not necessary.”

Shen Bo Shu was stunned for a moment, asking in confusion.

“You don’t like it?”

“I just don’t want to take Great Ancestor’s item, and for me, it’s not something of crucial importance.”

“Alright.”

The two looked at each other in silence, then Shen Li slowly turned… his figure gradually disappeared in place, but a hollow echo remained.

“The Family Head has been planning for the family for a long time… seemingly submissive and constrained everywhere, yet always finding a way out; Shen Li admires him.”

“Shen Li… has no intention of belittling him, but rather is inexplicably grateful. Great Ancestor is beyond reach in the mountains, and everything relies on the Family Head’s mediation. The Family Head’s kindness to the family is far, far greater than mine.”

The moonlight gradually dispersed, and Shen Bo Shu’s face revealed a smile.

Family harmony… family harmony… family harmony brings prosperity.

Leaving home… Shen Li then led Qiu Ya to the Qingchi Mountain stronghold.

Qiu Ya also gradually pulled herself away from the vacation atmosphere.

As a Dao Protector, her parents were not seen, but there were still many siblings in her family.

This time returning home, she truly let out a breath of relief!

She felt triumphant.

An Extreme Martial Warrior, also following an Immortal Master… there was no telling how impressive that was.

Therefore, these past few days, she had been living very comfortably.

At this time, she did not know the outcome of the matter between Shen Qianqiu and Yuan Lei… and she also knew that she should not ask too many questions, but seeing that Shen Li was no different, she relaxed and said softly.

“Young Master… returning to the mountains at this time…”

“No matter… The mountains will not do anything to me; otherwise, after so many days, they would have already come to get me… Travel with peace of mind.”

Cities passed by below, and solitary clouds drifted above.

The Dharma boat shot straight into the sky, the stars in the heavens revolved ceaselessly, a ray of moonlight shone overhead… yet it was a vast expanse of brilliance.

Boundless clear moonlight.

Setting off again!