Chapter 115: The Family Conflict of Polygamy

  After all, as a cultivator with an extraordinary state of mind, this awkward silence didn't last too long. Xuan Yu spoke first, "Brother Luo's luck back then was indeed worse than ours by a bit, and he was sent to this corner alone. If not for Brother Qin accidentally discovering this matter, perhaps we would still be searching aimlessly on those two continents!"

  "Those two continents? Isn't this world only composed of the Green Plains Continent? Everywhere else is just vast oceans and icy domains."

  Hearing Hongtian's confusion, Qin Xiao laughed and explained, "Hongtian doesn't know, to be honest, this Noda Green Plains continent is actually just an independent space attached to the main world. The other five of us are all from the main world, we came here by chance, only you didn't, fortunately I accidentally discovered your trail back then, and after the three of us gathered, we had the opportunity to come find you in this place."

  Talking about their respective encounters after parting, they all sighed and lamented. Not having seen each other for over a decade, once the conversation started, the four of them were naturally very enthusiastic. Before they knew it, two days and two nights had already passed. The four of them were all foundation-building, true-refining cultivators; although they hadn't reached the level of completely avoiding grains, going without food or drink for ten days or half a month was no big deal. What's more, the spiritual energy in this Misty Lake Mountain Villa was quite abundant; even if they went a whole month without eating or drinking, they wouldn't have any problems at all.

  Learning that this vast green continent was only a subspace, less than one-tenth the size of the main world, to help him escape, the other three had tried every means and finally came to this unknown exit in the subspace. Ruo Hongtian felt grateful but also somewhat defeated.

  His cultivation was at the peak of the early stage of foundation building, and in the first year after arriving at Green Origin, he found that although this world had abundant spiritual energy and a well-preserved ecological environment, his cultivation could not advance. The disappointed Luo Hongtian then set his goal on finding other people and leaving or returning to the modern Cultivation Realm, but struggled for five years. Except for making a name for himself in the Green Origin Continent, he gained nothing, and under the disappointment, he built the Huaxia Gate, which was considered the best place for martial arts training by the people of the Green Origin Continent, and chose to seclude himself in this Yinghu Lake Villa.

  Ten years of life and death, a lone stranger in a strange land, the Tao that was pursued with all one's heart has no hope, one's cultivation has become like floating clouds, under the ashes of all thoughts, the idea of growing old in this place is born. Therefore, a year ago, Lu Hong Tian took as his wives those women who had followed him for many years, disregarding the ruthless passage of youth, and who had always been deeply devoted to him.

  In the end, it was due to insufficient mental cultivation and an unsteady temperament that Lu Hong ended up like this. The other three people could only silently reflect on their own shortcomings and didn't have a leg to stand on to make any further comments.

  Among the four, Zuo Xiao Yao's age in reality is the smallest, but she has been cultivating for the longest time, and her experience is not trivial. The other three are all geniuses who have reached the foundation stage before the age of 100, and they have been protected by their sect's elders, so they haven't experienced much hardship. Especially Rong Tian, who comes from a good background but has the shortest cultivation time and lowest achievement among the four, it's already not easy for him to persist for ten years.

  "Now that things have come to this, what are you going to do?"

  On the third day, at dawn, Qin Xiao's voice was heavy as he asked, this is the most difficult problem facing Lu Hongtian now, and also the most concern of the other three people.

  But because this issue arose suddenly, after reuniting with the three people, he didn't even have a chance to consider it, and when Qin Xiao asked him directly like that, for a moment, Rong Hongtian was left speechless.

  As the scene fell silent again due to this issue, a crisp bell sound rang out throughout the Wàngdào Lóu. Never had he felt that this bell sound was so pleasant. Feeling the other three people's gaze on him full of doubt, Luò Hóngtiān secretly let out a sigh of relief and smiled as he explained: "This Wàngdào Lóu does not permit entry to others, the bell sound is used to remind me that there is something important to attend to..."

  At this point, Hongtian's smile slightly solidified, and his tone revealed a hint of bitterness as he continued, "Today is my eldest son's 100th day celebration, and there will be some guests coming to congratulate us. I need to attend and entertain them."

  Qin Xiao smiled and cupped his hands, saying "Congratulations to Hongtian on the birth of a noble son. It's us elders who are slow, not having met our virtuous nephew earlier!"

  It was originally a joyful thing, but at this time, Lu Hongtian's heart was full of helplessness, and he felt anxious in his heart. However, these unspeakable thoughts were not suitable to be revealed in front of outsiders. He forced a smile and responded to the congratulations from Zuo Xiaoyao and Zhuge Jinyu, "It doesn't matter, I was just too excited at the time and overlooked this matter. Since that's the case, let's go to the hospital together!"

  Outside the Wangedge, there were already a dozen or so people waiting, including mountain villa attendants and maids. Among them were also the four young men and women whom Zuo Xiaoyao had met three days ago. When they saw the four come out, they immediately showed joy on their faces. Under the leadership of the four young men and women, they came forward to pay their respects. Lu Hongtian, who was in a complicated mood, nodded slightly and did not say much. He also didn't introduce Zuo Xiaoyao to them. As he led the crowd directly towards the front yard, he listened to his eldest disciple, Jin Huahui, explain which families' guests had arrived first and which ones had not yet arrived.

  These disciples are nothing more than that, the Green Plains Continent is also an unsuitable place for cultivators to survive, Lu Hongtian can only pass on martial arts to them, no one has the opportunity to inherit his Taoist robe and alms bowl, although they are master and disciple, after all, there is still a difference of one layer, making Lu Hongtian not take them seriously, and today's protagonist...

  As the mother of the protagonist, she was in the side hall entertaining female guests, dressed elegantly and yet not losing her charm. The second lady's jade-like face looked even more pleased and satisfied today, enjoying the crowd's congratulatory voices around her. Hearing that Luo Hongtian and others had arrived, she immediately personally carried the baby with a joyful expression to welcome them, having already thrown away the dissatisfaction of the past two days.

  In the hearts of these people, Luo Hongtian is their heaven. To give birth to sons and daughters for Luo Hongtian and to gain his favor is the greatest honor, which also represents a high status and great benefits. As the mother of Luo Hongtian's eldest son, Yu Rong was invited to the Minghu Villa, and the guests who came to congratulate her naturally had a higher status as well.

  While this subsides and the other rises, Yu Rong's popularity grows, and the big madam Ci Xiu, who was pushed to one side, becomes increasingly displeased. However, as the de facto ruler under the heavens and above all men at Shuijing Shanzhuang, she is skilled in handling situations from all sides. Even though she feels her position is being threatened, on the surface she remains as courteous as ever, arranging the reception of guests with great care, and her smile unchanged. Anyone would only praise her as truly being Lu Hongtian's virtuous wife.

  Almost at the same time, Ci Xiu went to the door to welcome Hong Tian. Before he arrived, she had already smiled and bowed to greet him, saying: "Husband has arrived, today is Brother's big happy day, I couldn't help but send someone to disturb you. Please don't blame husband and a few noble guests!"

  Yu Rong's eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance, and then she heard Cixiu's words, which seemed to be hiding some secret meaning. However, Yu Rong pretended not to notice and still smiled as she said: "Several noble guests have just arrived at our humble abode, we should treat them well. Husband, you're keeping them all in the Wangdao Pavilion. I heard that there's no tea, water, or food. The hospitality is lacking, it's very rude. Sister, why didn't you remind me earlier? Oh, husband, look, Brother Rong wants you to hold him. It's been several days since we've seen each other, does our Brother Rong miss his father?"

  He glanced at the two of them, taking in their thoughts and intentions, then took the infant waving its small arms from them. Rong Hongtian's eyes were warm as he said, "Today we have many guests. You must take good care of them! ...This is my eldest son, his milk name is Hujiu Ge'er, and his formal name is Rong Tianru."

  Zuo Xiaoyao took out a crystal-clear jade pendant, Zhuge Jinyu presented a wooden bangle with intricate patterns, and Qin Xiao handed over a three-inch small sword that flowed with seven-colored light. In the eyes of others, these three things were ordinary, looking not bad but nothing special. But in Lu Hongtian's eyes, they were just average. With this thought, a hint of dissatisfaction and disdain flashed across his face, but he didn't dare to show it on his face.

  But without a closer look, Hong Tian himself recognized at the first time that these three things, even in the hands of a cultivator, were extremely good with their materials and could be used to make beneficial things for ordinary people, which can be said to be somewhat too extravagant.

  The jade core, made from the essence of jade, has a defensive spell cast on it. For ordinary people, it is a treasure that calms the mind, nourishes the body, and protects against harm. The wooden gong, crafted from thousand-year-old spiritual wood, can be large or small, but after being refined with special techniques, it becomes an excellent lifesaver, capable of warding off diseases, pains, and poisons. Its extraordinary healing power is derived from the vital energy of the wood element. As for the seven-colored small sword, it was forged from the extremely hard Seven-Milk Stone. With just a hint of spiritual energy infused into it, it can expand in size. For ordinary people, it is an absolutely divine and formidable instrument, even capable of withstanding the magical tools wielded by cultivators of the True Path.

  Hongtian smiled and said, "The three of you have made up your minds. Yurong, give them to your brother to wear from now on, and don't take them off!"

  "Husband, why don't you hurry up and bring the three noble guests to take their seats first? The guests in the main hall are also waiting to meet your brother. I'll put these things away for now and wear them later, so as not to lose them in the commotion and disappoint the good intentions of the three noble guests."

  Although she didn't understand in her heart, Yu Rong smiled and accepted the three objects. The words seemed reasonable, but it was because she thought these three things were unremarkable, ordinary playthings, without any special features. In the Yinghu Mountain Villa, such things couldn't even enter the treasury, so how could they be given to her son just because Ruo Hongtian wanted to give his friend face? It would simply be humiliating for her, so she thought of making excuses.

  I thought this matter was unimportant, nothing big deal, but didn't expect Rong Hongtian, who had always been gentle with them, to change his attitude and frown, not giving her any face, saying "Being able to get these three elders' treasures is your brother's good fortune, let you put it on him now, now, where did so many words come from? You... Ci Xiu, your brother entrusted you to take care of him today!

  As soon as this was said, except for the joyful intention that could not be concealed in Cixi's eyes, her face still wore a dignified and elegant smile. Her face turned red with anger, but she couldn't speak. Behind them, a group of giggling girls burst into snickers, the mocking implication self-evident.

  The worldly affairs are indeed an obstacle to the path of cultivation. After witnessing this family conflict, Zuo Xiao Yao and the other two could only sigh and had no grounds for speaking up. Later, when they saw Luo Hong Tian's two daughters again, they each presented them with a gift, fortunately, they were all prepared in advance, so they didn't have to scramble to come up with something at the last minute.

  Is having many wives and children a blessing? As the saying goes, "each person knows their own difficulties", Ruo Hongtian must be deeply moved at this moment, especially when he is facing a major life choice!

  ps：

  Thank you for the pink support from Yun Yuxuan. Also thank you for the reward support from Jing Mingzhu, haha. My home is originally only 4-5 miles away from the town, but unfortunately, there's a big river in between, so whether riding a bike or driving, I need to detour through the continuous mountains, that's why it's more troublesome and prone to accidents. Thank you everyone for your concern and support! For the updates, I will definitely work harder next time!