parentshiftbook Chapter 145 This Is Not Called Moving, This Is Called Step By Step
Chapter 145 This Is Not Called Moving, This Is Called Step By Step
Chu Shen is considered a prominent figure at the Chongxue Peak, with many acquaintances, including those who are well-informed.
Although the news of him becoming the personal disciple of the Holy Lord has not spread widely, there are still some people within the inner court who are aware of it or have guessed it.
Moreover, Dantai Liyue's private fleet ended up at the Chu family's estate in a grand manner. Combined with the reputation he gained at the Dan Dao grand event, it was enough to give many interested individuals an excuse to come and congratulate him.
Fortunately, most people at Chongxue Peak are scholars and practitioners, who are quite different from ordinary people in the mortal world.
When ordinary people come to pay their respects and congratulate, their intentions are often very strong, seeking fame, fortune, and power, and they offer money, gifts, and women in order to engage in deeper transactions.
While practitioners also pay their respects and congratulate to establish connections and for other practical reasons, many of them do so because they see the accomplished as their teacher and wish to listen to discussions on cultivation experiences.
Therefore, when Chu Shen receives these people, the most common temptation he faces is not "my daughter has come of age," but rather "I have a question that I can't solve, please enlighten me, senior brother."
Of course, it's not to say that there are no instances of "my daughter has come of age," but they are rare, except for situations like Lu Wuxia and Shu Gui. Most scholars still maintain a certain level of integrity.
Because many people's questions are quite repetitive, in the end, Chu Shen simply held a lecture, sharing some of his insights on alchemy and the experiences he gained in cultivation. This turned the banquet into a scene similar to an "advanced achievements report meeting."
Late into the night, when the dew was heavy, this disturbance finally came to an end. After seeing off the visitors, Chu Shen retired to the back room, where his concubines were already waiting for him.
"So many people came to visit, it must have kept you waiting, my ladies," Chu Shen said with a smile.
"It's the husband who has worked hard. So many people came to visit, they should have considered that the husband just returned and hasn't had a chance to rest," Chen Xiu said indignantly, while pouring him a cup of tea.
Ning Xiangyue brought a plate of snacks and placed it in front of Chu Shen, blinking her eyes with a hint of anticipation.
Chu Shen picked up a piece and stuffed it into his mouth, mumbling, "Did Xiangyue make this? It's delicious."
Ning Xiangyue smiled, her eyes squinting, and silently sat down next to him, wiping the crumbs from the corner of his mouth and giving his shoulder a squeeze.
The other women were not just sitting there either. Before Chu Shen arrived, they had already divided into several groups at the table, enjoying tea and snacks, not neglecting themselves at all.
Now that they saw Chu Shen enjoying his food, they didn't rush to ask about things. They laughed and played with each other until he had eaten enough, and then slowly quieted down.
Chu Shen took a short rest and felt a little better. He gathered himself and said to the women, "Alright, we've had a busy day today, and I haven't had a chance to properly talk about the pain of parting with all of you. I've been away these past few days, and I appreciate all of you for taking care of the house!"
"Dear husband, you've worked hard!" the women all said in unison, followed by a chorus of giggles, finding it quite amusing.
Chu Shen saw that Dantai Liyue was calm and unaffected among the women, and he knew that she had adapted well to the atmosphere of the Chu family. He secretly felt relieved. "Next, there will be more hardships. I'm sure you all know that I have been accepted into the inner court by the Holy Lord and become a direct disciple, right?"
Lu Wuxia raised her hand. "Dear husband, after returning to the Chu family estate from the inner court, I have already informed everyone about this with Jinyong sister!"
Li Jinyong was not here. Shortly after returning to the Chu family estate with Chu Shen and the others, she went back to Chongxue Peak to report and took care of the necessary procedures for Chu Shen's return.
She still hasn't returned, probably back to her own home.
The other concubines nodded one after another.
Fang Wenjuan said, "The princess also mentioned that since you have entered the inner court, it is highly likely that our Chu family will have to move as well. I suppose you want to discuss the matter of moving with us, dear husband?"
Chen Ying, who was playing with her two children and wagging her tail, couldn't help but flop onto the table, looking like a salted fish. "Moving again?"
As one of the women who had known Chu Shen the longest, she had moved houses several times with him.
Even Zhao Chulu and a few concubines who entered later were a little bit resentful.
"We just moved here from Chongxueji not long ago."
"It hasn't even been half a year."
"I just got familiar with the environment here."
"Oh no, I just raised a few koi fish in the pond. Do I have to scoop them out again?"
Being attached to one's homeland is a common trait for most people.
Chu Shen felt a bit embarrassed and coughed twice. "There's no other way, right? It's also a manifestation of your husband's continuous progress and advancement. Be happy, be happy. And after this move, we'll probably be able to settle down for a long time."
...Flowers please...
Wei Liangnu raised her hand. "Husband, I support you!"
"You little girl, are you trying to take credit for yourself by stepping on your sisters?"
"Hit her! We can't let her be the only good person!"
"Watch me, hehe!"
Seeing someone betraying the unity of the group, the women all took action and tickled Wei Liangnu, making the little girl laugh so hard that she almost couldn't breathe. "Hus...husband, save me. I...I was targeted because of you!"
Chu Shen looked at the lively scene in front of him, feeling somewhat moved, but he was pulled away by the cunning Hu Chuanshan and prevented from participating.
Xiniang whispered, "Husband, if you get involved, we might not be able to discuss any important matters tonight!"
Chu Shen could only give Wei Liangnu a helpless look, hinting that there would be a reward in the future.
Poor Wei Liangnu dared not use her martial arts to protect herself, afraid of accidentally hurting others during the playfulness, and could only suffer in silence, just to get through this situation.
"Cough, cough, alright, stop fooling around, let's talk seriously."
The environment in the inner courtyard is excellent, with abundant spiritual energy, even stronger than the Chongxue Peak. There are spiritual materials everywhere, many of which are rare and exotic beasts. Settling there would be greatly beneficial to everyone.
Moving, we definitely have to move, but the problem now is that although I have become the personal disciple of the Holy Lord, I haven't been assigned a cave dwelling. We have to build it ourselves."
Chu Shen spread his hands, explaining the biggest trouble to the concubines, including the composition and impact of the various factions in the inner courtyard, as well as the fact that members of the Langhun Peak are scattered in other immortal peaks.
Sure enough, Chen Ying and the other women became like salted fish.
"Then let's first build a mansion in the inner courtyard and live here until it's finished."
Chu Shen nodded, "That's what I was thinking too, but let's prepare everyone mentally for the move first. Tomorrow, I will go to the inner courtyard and report to the Lingjue Peak, then survey the location of our Chu family's cave dwelling and find someone to build it. Until it's finished, we will continue to live here."
He looked at the women, "And another thing..."
He glanced at the women, "How is everyone's cultivation level now?"