The Longevity Family: Starting From The Branches And Leaves

Chapter 301: Zhou Hongshang's Agreement with Zhou Laozu

In Guiyun City, Chen Ling had no other important matters to attend to.

He had seized the position of the leader of Wanbao Tower and became a guest official of the Qi Alliance.

This opened up vast opportunities for the future development of the Chen family.

It also provided a certain level of protection.

With the identity of a guest official of the Qi Alliance, even the Soul Formation families would not easily offend him.

After all, this represented the entire Qi Alliance.

In addition, the matter with Rong'er had been successfully completed.

Yesterday, Li Yourong participated in the Li family's Sword Day, using her stimulation to awaken the Golden Lotus Sword Body.

This quickly caught the attention of the higher-ups in the Li family.

She easily achieved her two goals.

And the Li family allowed her to enter the Sword Pavilion to cultivate, while ensuring sufficient cultivation resources to help her reach Nascent Soul within a hundred years.

And have the opportunity to compete for the main vein.

Once the Fire Lotus lineage becomes the main vein, she would also become the head of the Li family.

But Li Yourong refused.

Her trip to the Li family was only to fulfill her mother's last wish.

In addition, she was fighting for cultivation resources for her own lineage.

In her heart, her sense of belonging to the Chen family had long surpassed that of the Li family.

"Zhou Hongshang hasn't had any news for these days, so I'll have Jinhe give her the Spirit Wood Bracelet," Chen Ling thought to himself.

As for whether Zhou Hongshang was willing to marry into the Chen family, he was uncertain.

After all, according to the Zhou family's rules, female cultivators generally do not marry outside.

Moreover, Zhou Hongshang was still the head of the Zhou family.

Although he had developed an inexplicable affection for Zhou Hongshang after experiencing two dream cultivations, with his current strength, he was not enough to make a Soul Formation family submit.

If Zhou Hongshang did not want to go to the Chen family, there was nothing he could do about it.

...

On this day.

[Hint: Your Dao companion Zhou Hongshang is pregnant with your child, and your incense value increases by 200.]

"Oh, she's pregnant?" Chen Ling's spirits lifted when he heard the sudden system prompt, and a happy expression appeared on his face.

He really didn't expect Zhou Hongshang to get pregnant after just two times.

It must be noted that she was only at the early stage of Nascent Soul cultivation.

This difficulty was far greater than that of a Gold Core cultivator.

But thinking about how she had given birth to five children for him in the dream cultivation, and now the system prompt appeared, it seemed that Zhou Hongshang was not far from Wanbao Tower.

Originally, he planned to return to Yudie City in these two days.

It was just that there were still things to deal with on Wang Xi's side, so he postponed it for a few days.

You Rong had also been busy dealing with matters in the clan these past two days.

"I wonder if Hongshang has changed her mind and is willing to accompany me to Yudie City!" Chen Ling thought.

"Master, the head of the Zhou family has come to visit and is waiting in the hall!" At this moment, Wang Jinhe hurriedly walked over, his tone quite nervous.

Chen Ling frowned. Wang Jinhe had always been calm.

Judging from his expression, it seemed that something was amiss this time!

Without asking further, he got up and walked towards the hall.

...

In a short while, Chen Ling saw Zhou Hongshang.

Standing beside her was a beautiful woman in white clothes.

She had her hands behind her back, and her aura gave off a sense of oppressive power.

She was Zhou Wanyan, the ancestor of the Zhou family.

As soon as Chen Ling entered the hall.

Zhou Wanyan's autumn-water eyes stared directly at Chen Ling, and she coldly snorted. Her divine sense surged out and wandered around him.

The formidable pressure from a Soul Formation cultivator made Chen Ling feel as if he was trapped in a vast ocean, and waves as high as the sky surged around his sea of consciousness.

Wave after wave of water, carrying a violent pressure, crashed against his sea of consciousness.

Shocking to the eye!

As if there is no resistance!

"The soul technique of this woman actually has such a huge suppressing effect."

Chen Ling's eyes flashed with a glimmer. If it weren't for the effect of the Soul Tree, his sea of consciousness would have been easily suppressed.

At this moment, he already knew who the person coming was.

Because only the soul of a Soul Formation cultivator could create such a huge pressure on him.

Chen Ling made up his mind whether to stimulate the Soul Tree and resist it head-on.

However, in just a moment, he dismissed the idea.

At present, it is still unclear about the other party's specific intentions, and Zhou Hongshang is also pregnant with his child.

The Zhou family is now a friend, not an enemy.

It is unlikely that Zhou Laozu would harm him.

There is no benefit for the Zhou family to do so.

He fully and cautiously operated his soul power defense, blocking the opponent's attack outside his sea of consciousness.

At the same time, he hurriedly bowed and saluted, saying, "I am Chen Ling, I have offended the senior, may I know what I have done?"

"Do you know that only male cultivators have married into my Zhou family, and female cultivators from my Zhou family never marry outside!"

Zhou Wan's expression was indifferent, and her tone carried a sense of unquestionable pressure.

"I will give you another chance, marry into my Zhou family, or die?"

Sitting on the sandalwood chair with a domineering manner, Zhou Wan said with a murderous intent.

"Please forgive me, junior will never leave the Chen family and marry into another family!"

Chen Ling's attitude was humble, but his tone was extremely decisive.

"At this age, your soul is already no less than Nascent Soul Late Stage, indeed you have the capital to be arrogant."

"It seems that you have cultivated a soul technique of extremely high quality, right?"

Zhou Wan snorted coldly and said softly.

"Old ancestor, please don't be angry!"

Zhou Hongshang hurriedly said in a low voice.

Chen Ling forced a smile on his face and helplessly said, "If the senior is interested, I am willing to hand over the technique, hoping that the senior can spare me and Shang'er!"

"Unified Harmony Soul Technique" has also reached its limit.

To further improve his soul cultivation, he can only look for higher-level soul techniques.

"Hmph! You want to exchange a soul technique for Hongshang, your plan is quite cunning!"

Zhou Wan suddenly changed her expression, and her soul attack became even more fierce.

"Ah!"

Chen Ling couldn't help but let out a scream.

In his heart, he was extremely shocked and angry. Judging from this woman's attack, it seemed that she really intended to kill him.

But the difference in their cultivation levels was too great.

Even if he fully stimulated the Soul Tree, he would not be her opponent.

But if his sea of consciousness was broken, everything would be over.

"Old ancestor, please spare Ling Lang's life!"

Seeing Chen Ling let out a miserable scream, Zhou Hongshang quickly knelt down, looking pitiful, and pleaded.

"Shang'er, I'm doing this for your own good!"

Zhou Wan couldn't help but be stunned.

In recent years, under Zhou Hongshang's management, the strength of the Zhou family has been increasing day by day.

Whether it is cultivation or temperament, Zhou Wan is extremely satisfied with her.

But who would have thought that now, for the sake of a man, she would be so humble and pleading.

You should know that even when she was preparing for Infant Formation, she didn't even ask for the Infant Transformation Pill.

However, at this critical moment, she naturally wouldn't be soft-hearted either.

Her face suddenly turned cold, almost instantly, her palm was about to strike Chen Ling's forehead.

"You old bastard, you really think I'm easy to bully, I'll fight you!"

Unexpectedly, this situation would occur, Chen Ling naturally didn't want to sit still and wait for death, his thoughts flew.

He was ready to stimulate the Soul Tree, first defeat the opponent's soul attack, and then self-destruct the Void Fire Cauldron.

To see if he could fight for a glimmer of hope.

But at this moment, a familiar fragrance rushed over.

Zhou Hongshang landed in front of him, facing Zhou Wan, and said with a serious expression, "If the old ancestor really wants to kill Ling Lang, then kill me first!"

"Shang'er, have you gone mad!"

Looking at Zhou Hongshang's resolute face, Zhou Wan took a deep breath and sat back on the sandalwood chair.

A face of astonishment and helplessness.

She didn't really want to kill Chen Ling with this move.

Just wanted to threaten him.

This child is able to gain the recognition of the Dream Gu, naturally he is a person with great luck.

And in a short period of time, he was able to make the Dream Gu reach Rank Five.

Shang'er has also successfully advanced to the mid-stage of Nascent Soul, indicating that her attributes are compatible with Shang'er's Spirit Body.

No matter what, they must find a way to keep him in the Zhou family.

"I won't hide it from you, Shang'er is already pregnant with Chen Ling's flesh!"

Zhou Hongshang bit her red lips, her face slightly red, looking at Zhou Wan, she helplessly said.

"What?"

Zhou Wan trembled slightly when she heard this.

Then she became happy instead of angry, and said excitedly, "Is this true?"

You should know that it is extremely difficult for a cultivator to conceive a child after reaching the Nascent Soul stage.

And, more importantly.

With Zhou Hongshang's talent and Spirit Body, the child she gives birth to will definitely not be inferior in talent.

Zhou Hongshang nodded solemnly.

Zhou Wan immediately smiled, "Hehe, it seems that this kid is your destined lucky star!"

"Since you insist like this, I won't force you!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Ling felt a loosening in his sea of consciousness.

The overwhelming soul attack instantly dissipated.

Chen Ling sat directly on the ground, gasping for breath.

He felt lucky in his heart!

"Shang'er, are you really going to the Western Wilderness with him?"

"You have to think it through, the spiritual energy there is extremely thin, which is extremely detrimental to your cultivation!"

Zhou Wan gestured for them to sit down, then shook her head and asked with a sigh.

Zhou Hongshang's face showed helplessness, and she smiled bitterly, "Shang'er has made up her mind, please forgive me, Elder!"

In the dream, the hundred-year journey made her have an inexplicable feeling towards Chen Ling.

You should know that in the dream, she gave birth to five children for Chen Ling and served him without complaint.

Now, looking at Chen Ling, she feels as if she is looking at her closest person.

Zhou Wan's face turned angry again, almost smashing a delicate bonsai nearby, but she still forcibly held back.

"Chen Ling, if you dare to bully my Shang'er in the future, I will definitely kill you!"

Zhou Wan said angrily.

But she was quite helpless in her heart.

This was also unexpected.

Now that both Shang'er and the Dream Gu have recognized Chen Ling, she can't force him to stay.

After all, having lived for nearly two thousand years, she also knows that forcibly twisting a melon won't make it sweet.

And doing so will leave doubts in Zhou Hongshang's heart.

Which is extremely detrimental to her future cultivation.

Even during the Transcending Tribulation, it will turn into a Heavenly Demon attack, which is not worth the loss!

"Elder, rest assured! Shang'er is my wife, I will definitely take good care of her!" Chen Ling said with a bitter smile.

He has always maintained a humble posture.

Seeing Zhou Elder relent, he didn't suffer in vain.

"Hmph, but if you want to marry Shang'er, you have to show some sincerity!" Zhou Wan glanced at Chen Ling and said lightly.

"I don't know what Elder means by this?"

Chen Ling breathed a sigh of relief and asked with a cupped fist.

Now that Zhou Hongshang already has her own child, she must be married into their family no matter what.

"Your Chen family is a refining family, right?"

"I hope that within a year, you can build a Rank Five warship for my Zhou family, as Shang'er's dowry!"

Zhou Wan said lightly.

"Elder, can the matter of the warship be extended to two years? The Western Wilderness is a barren land, and it's not easy to find Rank Five materials!" Chen Ling cupped his fist.

"Oh, as for the materials, my Zhou family will find a way to solve it!"

"But as for the time, it can only be one year!"

Zhou Wan waved her hand.

She asked this question just to test Chen Ling's potential.

Although he is now a Rank Four Refiner and Alchemist, with his cultivation, it is possible for him to stagnate at Rank Four and have difficulty advancing in the future.

Since Chen Ling is confident in refining a Rank Five warship within a year, his potential is likely more than just Rank Five.

This strength is also worthy of Zhou Hongshang.

"Good!"

Chen Ling decisively replied.

If the Zhou family provides the materials, then the rest will be easy!

"In addition, when the child is born, they will take the Zhou family name!"

"No!"

Chen Ling firmly refused. While other matters can be discussed, the child is his bottom line.

Although he already has more than twenty children now, with varying talents, he treats them all equally.

Letting the child take the Zhou family name is even more impossible!

Zhou Laozu coldly snorted, as if there was thunder echoing in the void.

Chen Ling's body trembled violently, but quickly stabilized.

Still resolute.

He did not retract his request.

Zhou Laozu fell silent for a moment and looked at Zhou Hongshang, asking, "Hongshang, what do you think about this?"

Zhou Hongshang had already regained her calmness and said with a deep meaning, "If it's a boy, then he will take the Chen surname. If it's a girl, she can have both surnames. When the child grows up, it will be their decision!"

Having spent a hundred years in the dream, she understood Chen Ling extremely well, so she probably wouldn't compromise on this matter.

And the Zhou family wants a girl.

If a girl is born, it would be better for her to cultivate the Zhou family's techniques than the Chen family's techniques.

Chen Ling thought about it and found this situation acceptable. It's not that he favors boys over girls.

Rather, it's a compromise. Who knows what the situation will be in ten or more years when the child is born?

First, he will marry Zhou Hongshang.

Zhou Laozu also nodded, apparently approving of this plan.

"In addition, your Chen family must provide enough resources for Hongshang to reach the Nascent Soul Late Stage within thirty years."

Zhou Wan narrowed her eyes and continued.

Chen Ling nodded and sincerely said, "Rest assured, Laozu. Within thirty years, I guarantee that Hongshang will definitely reach the Nascent Soul Late Stage."

With their current speed of cultivation, plus the sense of belonging to the family, and the bonus from dual cultivation, he was confident that it wouldn't take thirty years.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Wan showed a hint of joy and said lightly, "I will tentatively trust you!"

After hearing this, Chen Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief.

In fact, according to Zhou Wan's plan, as long as Hongshang reaches the Nascent Soul Late Stage, the Chen family's spiritual veins may not be able to support her cultivation.

In that case, she would naturally return to the Zhou family.

By then, the child would have grown up, and they would return to the Zhou family together.

Twenty or thirty years is a long time for mortals, but for her, a Soul Formation cultivator, it's just a blink of an eye.

After the matter was settled, Zhou Wan no longer said much and left.

Zhou Hongshang followed closely behind.

"Hongshang, I will return to Yudie City in three days. Remember to come with me!" Chen Ling hurriedly transmitted his voice to Zhou Hongshang.

Zhou Hongshang nodded slightly.

Watching the gradually disappearing figures of the two, Chen Ling revealed a smile.

"It's good that I can hold on. Once Hongshang becomes my wife, we will be in-laws with the Zhou family!"

"No matter what happens next, whether the invasion of the Sea Clan is true or not, the Chen family has gained an extra guarantee!"

"I hope Hongshang can give birth to a talented child, so that there will be no troubles in the future!"

Chen Ling's eyes narrowed as he muttered to himself.

Originally, when he first met Zhou Hongshang, the Dream Gu abruptly pulled him into the dream, making him resentful towards the Dream Gu.

But who would have thought that it would turn out to be a blessing in disguise, allowing him to cultivate with Zhou Hongshang for the first time.

The effect was extremely good!

And now he has married her.

With Zhou Laozu, a Soul Formation Late Stage cultivator, as his backing.

Even if there is a real invasion by the Sea Clan, the Chen family's safety factor has greatly increased.

Afterwards, he picked up the spiritual tea and drank it in big gulps, calming himself down!

(End of this chapter)