Chapter 72 Successive Arrivals!

  The master of the Gao family personally visited the Zhu family and went straight to Shen Gui Island where Zhu Yanzi was, causing a great stir in the Zhu family.

  Zhu family master Zhu Zuntian led the four great elders of the family to arrive at Shen Gui Island to welcome them.

  In Zhu Yanzi's living room, the host and guest chatted happily, with a very harmonious atmosphere.

  After the pleasantries, Gao Daqian went straight to the point and asked Zhu Yanzu: "Younger brother Yanzu, I came this time specifically to see Zhu Yu Xian. How is it that Zhu Yu Xian is not at home?"

  Zhu Yanzi's face turned awkward, and he said, "Brother Gao, this kid Zhu Yu, as soon as he came back, he hid in the east wing. I...I..." He pointed to Zhu Zun Tian, "Even his grandfather wanted to see him, but was refused entry. You say this..."

  Zhu Zuntian didn't get angry at all, instead he laughed and his eyes stared at Gao Daqian's back, saying:

  "What a wonderful day! Now that you're here, don't rush off. I specially went to the county town last year and bought two jars of 'Wuling Xianyin', which is a hundred-year-old celestial wine. Today we must drink a few cups!"

  He paused for a moment, then changed the subject: "Let the children talk about their own affairs. High Junxian's granddaughter, my daughter Yu'er is in the east wing. You won't have much fun with us old folks, it's better if you go to her place and sit down."

  This young man, although he has been poor since childhood, is diligent and hardworking in his cultivation. I'm afraid that among the several major families in the Southern Sea, only you can be a good match for him.

  "He and his father are so stubborn, only you can persuade him to come, haha..."

  Zhu Zun Tian burst out laughing, his voice shaking the vast universe, with an air of grandeur and a hint of playful amusement on his face.

  Even with her usual gentle and elegant demeanor, she couldn't help but blush bright red.

  Facing the two family elders, she had a belly full of anger but didn't dare to be presumptuous.

  But when she heard Zhu Zun Tian say that Zhu Yu was diligent and hardworking since childhood, she almost fainted.

  That Zhu Yu is a freak and a scoundrel, but he's actually quite loyal. I'm afraid there isn't anyone more cunning and unscrupulous in the entire Immortal Realm.

  ……

  The eastern wing where Zhu Yu lived had a very large garden behind it.

  The garden stretches all the way down to the sea.

  At the end of the garden, there is a cliff that is tens of feet high, and below the cliff is the vast and majestic sea.

  Gao Rou quietly slipped in, her consciousness extended outward as she searched ahead.

  She was most afraid of encountering such a situation where she had to cultivate her skills, and yet she refused to report outside the door.

  Just now in the living room, she was so embarrassed, being teased by the elders of both families, that kind of feeling made her want to find a seam in the ground to drill into.

  She could swear to heaven that she didn't want to see Zhu Yu at all.

  Not only don't want to see him, but also deeply dislike this guy in heart.

  But at that time, could she say no to seeing Zhu Yu?

  It's better to come out and meet Zhu Yu, this perverted rascal, than to be ridiculed by elders in the living room.

  All along searching, deliberately avoiding the servants on the island, finally, Gao Rou found Zhu Yu's whereabouts.

  On the cliff by the sea, Zhuyi sat in a recliner, staring at the blue ocean in front of her, lost in thought.

  The pearl likes to watch the sea, he liked it on Earth.

  The vast blue ocean stretches far and wide, with no end in sight. Gazing quietly at the sea, listening to the surging waves crashing against the shore, one's heart feels very peaceful.

  The scenery in front of me is so familiar, just like when I watched the sea with my mother years ago.

  What a pity...

  Thinking of his mother, Zhu Yu's mood would instantly sink.

  No mother by his side makes him feel so lonely.

  He even wondered what his own Xian cultivation journey was ultimately for?

  Is it asking for eternal life?

  Is it necessary to dominate the world?

  Is it still necessary to open up a new Xianjie era?

  He felt a little lost, and all the imagination seemed too far away. He thought that if he continued on his immortal journey, he would have the chance to see his mother again...

  What does it matter even if there is no eternal life?

  "Drip, drip!"

  "Immortal's Eye" alert.

  "Really? Someone? Innate spiritual being?"

  Zhu Yu's heart suddenly tightened, and since leaving Frost Autumn Moon's villa, his nerves had been on high alert.

  He didn't even dare return to Nanhai Temple, and instead went straight back to the Zhu residence.

  He glanced at the letter in front of him, furrowed his brow, slowly relaxed his guard, and said lightly:

  "I wonder who it is. It's actually High Master Gong who has arrived. What's going on? Sneaking around and hiding behind the stone mountain, thinking of launching a surprise attack?"

  Gao Rou hid behind a giant stone mountain, and when she heard Zhu Yu's words, she was shocked and lost her color.

  She came all the way here with her senses on high alert, being extra cautious.

  How could Zhu Yu have discovered her? And also knew her identity at once?

  Found out, it's useless to hide and seek again. Gao Rou's figure flashed and fell beside Zhu Yu, not far away, coldly saying:

  "I didn't expect you still have some..."

  "Hush!" Zhuyu turned her head towards her, placing a hand on her lips: "Mind your manners, mind everyone's dignity, can't you see I'm admiring the sea?"

  After finishing speaking, Zhu Yu turned her head away, her eyes gazing forward, and she resumed her previous entranced state. However, only Cao Rou's face flushed bright red, but she couldn't utter a word.

  On the high cliff, a woman's clothes and hat were as white as snow, her elegance was outstanding. Next to the woman in white, a young Taoist priest in black robes stood with his eyes fixed on the sea.

  The scene was very quiet and harmonious, even the usually restless Gao Rou gradually calmed down.

  The carp looks at the sea with a very focused expression, and its temperament is completely different from its usual self.

  His eyes are no longer so small, and his face is no longer adorned with a signature sly smile.

  At this time, Zhu Yu's face was calm as water, with a pair of sincere and bright eyes, and a faint sadness floated in his expression, which had a few points of a man's deep and introverted demeanor.

  After a long while, the Zhu fish turned its head and looked at Gao Rou with a glance, saying: "Master Gao, you said that our goal as cultivators is what? Every day, apart from cultivating, it's just fighting and killing, then pursuing fame and fortune. Do we have an ultimate goal?"

  Gao Rou was taken aback for a moment, furrowed her brow deeply, and pursed her lips without making a sound.

  She didn't expect Zhu Yu to ask such a question.

  After a while, she said proudly: "We cultivators naturally pursue immortality!"

  "Long life? And then what?" Ziyu hummed softly.

  Gao Rou was stunned for a moment, after becoming immortal, what else could he ask for?

  She hadn't thought of this question before, her face changed color several times, and soon, her expression gradually returned to normal.

  She is a person with a firm mind and will not get herself into a dead end because of nitpicking.

  In the vast world, there are countless practitioners, but how many can attain eternal life?

  It's already so difficult to live a long life, who still thinks about what happens after living a long life?

  "I must become stronger!"

  Suddenly, a sentence flashed into Gao Rou's mind, and her expression turned gloomy.

  She couldn't help but think of her own mother, who, on her deathbed, had grasped her small hand tightly with her frail palm and said those words in a broken tone.

  Become stronger!

  Only the strong will not be bullied!

  Only the strong have dignity!

  Only the strong can prevent their fate from being manipulated by others and firmly grasp their own destiny in their hands.

  Everyone was suddenly enveloped in a nostalgic mood, and their emotions sank instantly.

  "Highly respected Master Gao, it seems that you and I have only one thing in common, which is that neither of us has a mother!"

  The corner of Zhu Yu's mouth twitched slightly as he slowly opened his mouth and said, "Apart from this, there are no common points!"

  He let out a soft sigh and said, "What's the point of living forever? In the end, I still can't see my mother. Heh heh, if that's the case, whether I live forever or not, what difference does it make?"

  Gao Rou's heart suddenly skipped a beat, and Zhu Yu's words were like a heavy hammer that struck her heart.

  She felt a sudden pang in her heart, tears welling up in her eyes, and her face turned pale.

  "Yes, what's the point of longevity? What's the point of being strong? Mother is forever lost, the colors in life have completely faded. For so many years, haven't I been accompanied by loneliness?"

  She gazed deeply at the crucian carp.

  She keenly felt the same emotions as the crucian carp inside, and for a moment she was stunned and couldn't say a word.

  "Alright, High Master, let's stop here! There's a saying that goes 'no trivial matter enters the Three Treasures Hall', so speak up! What business do you have with me?" Zhu Yu asked, changing his tone.

  Gao Rou hastily rubbed her eyes with her hand to calm herself and said, "I came over with Father, nothing big happened?"

  "Your dad has arrived too?" Zhu Yu narrowed her eyes and stared at Gao Rou, a hint of playful color floating in her eyes: "Really treating us like relatives?"

  Gao Rou's face changed color and she scolded: "Who among you is a close relative? You..."

  The red fish frowned and waved its hand: "Isn't that enough? If you're not a close relative, why are you running to my place? Aren't you asking for trouble?"

  "You..." Gao Rou's face turned angry, every time she interacted with Chen Jing, she basically never had the upper hand. Zhu Yu's sentence "looking for trouble" was a hit.

  According to Gao Rou's temper, she should have stormed off, but in the end, she endured it and calmed down her emotions. She said:

  "Zhu Yu, do you still have those 'circulation-promoting talismans' from last time?"

  "What do you want?" Zhu Yu looked at Gao Rou with a slanted glance, "Wanting something requires a price, there's no free lunch in this world..."

  "What... what price? What kind of price?" Gao Rou was a bit short of breath, she saw Zhu Yu's lewd expression and her heart felt empty.

  The vermilion fish stretched out its hand, and a delicate small jade token appeared on its palm: "Don't look so flustered, I'm not particularly interested in you personally."

  "One 'Tong Luo Token', one Spirit Crystal! I only want the Spirit Crystal at this price, no bargaining!"

  "What? Lingjing Stone?" Gao Rou's face changed, "You... you're too much, one 'Jingyu Symbol' can be worth a Lingjing Stone?"

  Zhu Yu smiled coldly and turned her head away, no longer speaking. The "Tong Luo Symbol" had already been put away.

  At this time, a huge flying vehicle appeared on the distant horizon and was speeding towards here.

  Flower boat!

  Zhu Yu and Gao Rou almost simultaneously saw this majestic flower boat.

  On the flower boat, there are all kinds of rare flowers and grasses competing for beauty, the flower boat is surrounded by auspicious light, flowing light and overflowing color, the dazzling auspicious light pours down, sprinkling on the sea surface, the entire sea surface seems to be changing color.

  "Qian Xin Zong, Wan Hua Xian Zi?"

  Gao Rou and Zhu Yu were both stunned at the same time.

  Immediately, a cold smile appeared at the corner of Zhu Yu's mouth. Frost Autumn Moon had finally arrived, looking for trouble...