Longevity Begins With Zongmen Handyman

Chapter 104: Unexpected Pregnancy

From today onwards, Li An officially moved into the Song Mingzhang residence.

He began to devote himself to studying, sacrificing sleep and meals, tirelessly working.

Although they didn't have a master-disciple relationship, Song Mingzhang provided Li An with a lot of guidance. Whether it was true or false, Li An indeed gained a lot from Song Mingzhang and showed great respect.

...

In the blink of an eye, five years had passed.

During these five years, Li An rarely left the residence except for studying.

It wasn't just for show, but he had truly immersed himself in his studies.

In the past eight years, he had truly developed the habit of studying.

Moreover, as his knowledge became more extensive and profound, he had a feeling... that solely focusing on cultivation in his previous life was somewhat problematic.

Even though he had once reached the Gold Core stage, there were still many gaps in his knowledge. Now, he was gradually filling them.

After all, the appraiser at the Treasure Pavilion required extensive knowledge and a broad perspective.

On this evening, Song Mingzhang returned home from the Treasure Pavilion.

The maidservants in the residence had already prepared dinner. Li An, who was reading in the study, was reminded by a maidservant to come and eat, so he walked out of the study.

In these five years, the maidservants in the residence had grown accustomed to Li An's presence. In a sense, they also regarded him as part of the family and treated him with great respect.

At the dining table, there were only Song Mingzhang and Li An.

Song Anning's meal was sent to her room. She had never eaten with Li An before—after all, she needed to remove her veil when eating.

Although her "yin decay" illness had been cured, the sequelae were difficult to clear. It was very likely that the scars and pits on her skin would never fully recover in this lifetime.

Unless she could successfully reach the Foundation Building stage and then use her profound cultivation to transform herself.

As usual, Li An reported to Song Mingzhang about what he had gained today. Song Mingzhang nodded repeatedly.

He was becoming more and more satisfied with Li An.

Firstly, in the past five years, Li An had been devoted to studying without any slack or concern for the outside world. This made him believe even more that Li An was a person with pure intentions.

Secondly, Li An's profound understanding of his studies often inspired Song Mingzhang during their conversations. It often gave him a sense of further progress, which was also very important to him.

"Senior, is there something troubling you today?" Li An asked.

He noticed that Song Mingzhang seemed a bit down today, as if he had worries.

Song Mingzhang sighed deeply and looked at Li An before finally saying, "The Sect Master came to us old folks today and said a lot... Heh, the end is near, the sun is setting!"

There seemed to be a sense of self-pity in his eyes.

"Zuo Wen, in my life, I have no regrets. The only worry I have is for my granddaughter, Anning."

"She has never experienced the world, rarely goes out, and has suffered from the yin decay illness... If a few more years pass and I pass away, who will she have to rely on?"

Li An couldn't help but speak seriously, "Senior, there's no need to worry too much. Your longevity is still long, and there's no need to rush. Even if you pass away in the future as a True Immortal, with your connections in the city, she will still be able to live well."

"Zuo Wen will do his best to take care of Miss Anning."

Song Mingzhang nodded with relief. This was what he wanted to hear.

When he accepted Li An all those years ago, it was not only because he valued his talent, but also because he had other intentions.

Although Li An was already a hundred years old this year, judging from his early Foundation Building cultivation, he still had at least a hundred years of good life left!

His granddaughter had poor aptitude and had been delayed by illness, making it difficult for her to achieve Foundation Building in this lifetime.

Now that Song Anning was in her thirties, her lifespan was estimated to be less than two hundred years.

Li An could almost protect Song Anning for her entire life!

As for other connections, Song Mingzhang was also well aware that people would move on after his death. If Song Anning needed anything, others might help her with one or two small favors, but they wouldn't do much more for her.

Connections require mutual give and take.

This was the most important purpose of cultivating Li An.

"By the way, Senior, I have recently thought of a way that might be able to cure Miss Anning's facial condition..." Li An timely spoke up.

In fact, he had already come up with a solution when he first saw Song Anning five years ago.

But he only mentioned it today.

Firstly, if he revealed this ability too early, Song Mingzhang might suspect him. Over the past five years, he had been experimenting with various potions from time to time, laying the groundwork for today.

Secondly, he was also worried that if he cured Song Anning too early, Song Mingzhang would find a good family for her to marry. At that time, when Song Mingzhang considered recommending an appraiser in the future, the additional husband and family would naturally be the first choice, and what would Li An, an outsider, count for?

Song Mingzhang's lifespan should only have four or five years left. This was his last wish.

And since Song Mingzhang had already shown signs of entrusting his granddaughter to him, Li An decided to add fuel to the fire.

"Oh? You can restore her appearance?!" Song Mingzhang became somewhat excited.

For low-level female cultivators, in a sense, their appearance was just as important as it was for ordinary women!

Song Anning's rugged face destined her to a difficult life.

If it could be changed... that would be best.

"If Senior trusts me, I will prepare for Miss Anning's trial tomorrow!"

...

The next day.

Li An went out and bought many things.

In the evening, Song Mingzhang and Li An entered Song Anning's boudoir together.

"Mr. Zuo, can my face really be restored?" Song Anning looked at him excitedly.

"It should be possible. Please rest assured, Miss. Zuo Wen will do his best--" Song Anning nodded, then gently took off her veil.

This was the first time she "revealed her face" in front of Li An, and she instinctively lowered her head.

But Li An's face showed no reaction, and he began to prepare the medicinal materials.

He crushed various herbs, added spiritual liquid and spiritual soil, stirred them evenly, and turned them into a sticky paste.

Song Anning lay down, and Li An grabbed this paste and slowly applied it to her face.

It was like applying a face mask!

However, among these medicinal materials, Li An secretly infused a trace of his own life force.

After four hours of application, Song Anning got up to wash her face.

As she washed her face, Song Mingzhang and several maidservants beside her exclaimed!

"So beautiful, so beautiful!"

"Miss is really pretty!"

Even Song Mingzhang was excited: "Anning, Anning!"

Hearing everyone's excitement, Song Anning's body couldn't help but tremble. She took the mirror handed to her by the maidservant and saw a fair face in the mirror.

She tightly held the mirror, and tears of joy couldn't help but flow from her beautiful eyes.

Her original face was like a flipped pomegranate peel, trampled mud, a rough and bumpy mess.

But now, although there were still many pits and spots that hadn't been removed, compared to before, it was like night and day.

Her beautiful appearance was beginning to show.

"Zuo Wen... thank you!" Song Mingzhang grabbed Li An's hand, also filled with excitement.

...

Next, Li An carefully helped Song Anning prepare the medicinal liquid.

The initial effect was obvious, but the subsequent nourishment was much slower.

In the blink of an eye, five years had passed.

Under Li An's careful care, Song Anning had completely become a beauty, elegant and charming.

In the past, she was unwilling to go out and see people, staying secluded in her boudoir. But recently, she became enthusiastic about "socializing."

She was not only Song Mingzhang's granddaughter, but also radiant and beautiful, so she quickly became close with some young people of the same status in the city.

They strolled along the long street during the day, and enjoyed the moonlight on a boat at night.

They often returned home very late at night.

Song Mingzhang doted on her greatly, so he didn't really care and let her do as she pleased.

Li An remained indifferent. He knew that during the most beautiful time of Song Anning's life, she had always hidden her face and dared not go out. Now, it was a kind of "revengeful compensation," which was quite normal.

However, when he occasionally went out, he would hear some rumors. It was said that many young men of the upper class in the city were jealous of Song Anning.

No one dared to let Song Mingzhang know about these rumors.

Li An carefully inquired and observed, and it seemed that this was true. Moreover, those young men were competing for Song Anning's attention, which made her very proud and happy.

He sighed softly, but didn't interfere much.

...

Since Song Anning's face improved, Song Mingzhang became much happier. Recently, he even started planning for Song Anning's marriage.

During this period, many people came to propose marriage, especially some young men from the Treasure Pavilion.

But Song Mingzhang was quite suspicious and rejected them one by one.

He could tell that those people didn't truly like Song Anning; they were only interested in him, and they seemed very eager.

Song Mingzhang's time was running out, with only two or five good years left. He became more anxious about this matter. In the blink of an eye, another half year had passed.

It was at this time that something unexpected happened to Li An and Song Mingzhang--

Song Anning... unexpectedly became pregnant.

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(End of this chapter)