The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 639 - 363 Offspring_2

"When the child was rescued, he was already at death’s door, and the Ling Family did not take him seriously at the time. Little did they know that two hundred years later, the boy indeed achieved Great Divine Power and returned for vengeance. Although the Ling Family also had several cultivators, they were no match for him. He brutally slaughtered every single member of the Ling Family, from the ninety-year-old elderly to the month-old infants, including all the servants in the Ling Mansion, even the chickens, cats, dogs, and rats—every living creature was utterly exterminated, fulfilling his vow to ’leave no chicken or dog alive!’"

Her voice was gentle, but in such a brightly sunlit room, it still seemed to carry a faint scent of blood that not even the osmanthus-scented breeze could dispel.

Ning Xiaoxian smiled and said: "So not everyone in the Ling Family died, right?" It was another tale of failing to eliminate the root of the problem.

Qing’er sighed softly: "Yes. Out of the six hundred and forty-five members of the Ling Family, six hundred and forty-three perished. Because Brother Fu’s two brothers were always too unruly, they had been sent away to the countryside for reeducation two years before the incident and consequently escaped death. He learned of the incident two months later and by the time he rushed back, the old mansion had already been burnt to ashes."

"Later, he sought Immortals and asked the Dao, intending to seek revenge?"

"Exactly. Brother Fu thought that since his opponent was a cultivator, only by achieving Divine Skills himself could he avenge his family. But... his luck was always poor; although he had good Spirit Root aptitude, the Immortal Sect he joined was not a Great Sect, and their Cultivation Techniques were not outstanding, so he could never match his enemy’s skills, and such a sect could not support him in his revenge either. Frustrated, Brother Fu simply left his sect and turned to banditry. Apart from leading us in schemes to amass wealth, he was also seeking a better Cultivation Method," she choked up, "his enemy has always lived a carefree life. Brother Fu... he has never forgotten the idea of vengeance for a single day."

"Among the Ling Brothers, the younger one continued to live as a mortal and naturally wouldn’t live to see a hundred years. As you know, our Cultivators have little contact with our mortal families; after the death of his own brother, his contact with his mortal relatives also gradually diminished. However, recently by chance, he inadvertently found the last bloodline of the Ling Family, namely the whereabouts of Ling Fengnan, and heard that his nemesis had finally died, so he began to place much more importance on this familial affection."

Ning Xiaoxian nodded. She could understand Fu Yunzhang’s perspective; initially driven by the desire for revenge, nothing else could enter his mind. Now that his great vengeance had been achieved, his hatred subsided, and he suddenly became more aware of other valuable emotions. In plain words, this man was too obsessed, unable to forget the past. However, aren’t there many people like this in the world?

"But Ling Fengnan has been poor since childhood, weak in health, and despite decades of marriage, he had no children," Qing’er blushed as she spoke of such matters, "the Ling Family only has this single descendant left; if the family line ends here, Brother Fu will surely be distressed. He asked me to diagnose and treat Ling Fengnan, but apart from physical weakness, I found no other issues. Miss Ning, with your superior Alchemy Skill, perhaps you could fulfill his wish?" she said, her eyes filled with immense hope.

If it were only entrusted by Fu Yunzhang, Ning Xiaoxian would not be inclined to help; he had even used the Gold Storage Tower to threaten her earlier, and her temperament was always more responsive to soft approaches than to threats. However, since her arrival here under the guise of taking a break for health reasons, the Ling couple was extremely hospitable and did not mind her bringing her illness into their home. The couple may not be worldly-wise, but they were amiable and sincere—rare good people in these troubled times.

She glanced out the window, where Mrs. Ling was helping Ali pick beautiful, large, yellow gourds from the gourd vine trellis. She also heard Ali saying that she wanted to hollow out the gourds to make bottles for storing fruit dew for Sister Ning. The couple, still childless in their middle age, lavished all their affection on this little girl.

Changtian knew her too well and smiled, saying: "You’ve been moved by compassion again." This was a statement, not a question. How could her heart be so tender?

She took a deep breath and said: "Mortal lives are so short, a hundred years pass in the blink of an eye, and life in this world is mostly suffering with little joy. Such blessings as children gathered around one’s knees should not be denied." This was partly a response to Qing’er, partly to Changtian.

While Cultivators have long lifespans, sadly the probability of leaving offspring diminishes once they embark on the Immortal Path; as their cultivation improves, the hope of conceiving descendants becomes increasingly slim—this is also the balance maintained by the Heavenly Dao, otherwise powerful demon beasts like Ba Snake would be breeding litters every other day, and all living beings in the Southern Continent would be devoured; whereas mortals, despite their short and illness-riddled lives, can enjoy the familial joys that Cultivators cannot reach.

The Ling couple not even having this meager blessing is indeed an injustice of this world.

Amid Qing’er’s joyful expression, she gently said: "Alright, I will do my best. However, give me another two or three days to fully recover my Divine Skills for proper diagnosis and treatment."

Qing’er cheered, about to go find Fu Yunzhang to report the good news, but Ning Xiaoxian gently held her hand saying: "Don’t rush off yet. First, let me ask you, was the person who massacred the Ling Family originally surnamed Nangong? Could it be, could it really be Guangcheng Palace’s former Sect Leader, Nangong Zhen?"

The joy on Qing’er’s face gradually subsided, and with a pained expression, she confirmed: "Yes, it’s him! This old villain has tormented Brother Fu for hundreds of years, keeping his mind unsettled. Just recently, when we received[ news of his failed Crossing Tribulation, Brother Fu locked himself in his room for several days, but his face showed not much joy, only murmuring ’it let him off too easy.’" (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation or monthly ticket. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)