300: Chapter 300: A Model for All

Lin Xiao felt like laughing when he heard this. Even when he was a Great Grandmaster, he had no intention of handing it over, much less now!

Without even turning his head, Lin Xiao said indifferently, "Do you think this General would take an interest in your scrap items?"

Daoist Cang Zhu's pupils shook violently, his face filled with unwillingness and helplessness.

It was true; with Lin Xiao's strength, he had no need to covet the Purple Mansion Thunder Curse.

But the problem was, if he couldn't retrieve the Dharma Seal, he wouldn't be able to give an account to the Old Celestial Master...

However, before Daoist Cang Zhu could ask further, Lin Xiao had already vanished without a trace.

Daoist Cang Zhu lowered his head and sighed. Usually, he was the one playing the role of the "mysterious expert who comes and goes like a shadow" in front of outsiders.

Suddenly switching roles... this feeling was truly something he wasn't used to!

Back at the Generals Mansion.

Lin Xiao saw the women gathered near the warehouse, searching everywhere anxiously.

He felt a bit ashamed; he had left too quickly and hadn't even greeted them.

"Wives, I'm back."

Lin Xiao drifted down into the courtyard, standing before the women with a smile.

When Xiao Qingxuan and the other women saw Lin Xiao's posture as he descended from the sky, their hearts couldn't help but flutter.

Their husband was already handsome, but why did he seem even more elegant and otherworldly now?

"Husband, there was an omen in the sky just now. Did your cultivation yield results?" Xiao Qingxuan asked the question everyone was concerned about.

Lin Xiao had already prepared his explanation and said calmly, "I've been campaigning east and west lately, observing the people's conditions everywhere. Having experienced much, I've gained many new insights into this mortal world."

"As soon as I got home, I felt that my realm might be about to break through, so I went into a brief seclusion. Indeed, I have made some progress."

Mu Wanying hurriedly asked, "Then, has Husband stepped into the Land Immortal realm?"

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded. "I suppose so, though I've only just stepped across the threshold."

Even though Lin Xiao was being modest, the way the women looked at him still showed deep amazement and admiration.

"In this world, there really are immortals..."

Xiao Qingxuan felt her whole body trembling. She had long seen that her husband was no ordinary man.

But the realm Lin Xiao had reached now was something she hadn't even dared to dream of!

A Great Grandmaster could already stand on equal footing with an Emperor; a Land Immortal was simply not something a mortal emperor could compare to!

As a fallen empress, being able to marry an immortal was truly a great blessing!

If even Xiao Qingxuan was this nervous, Su Wansha and the others didn't even dare to breathe loudly. Looking at Lin Xiao, they felt a hint of unease.

Now that their husband had become an immortal, would he become cold and detached, losing interest in them...

"What's with those looks?"

Lin Xiao explained with a laugh, "This Land Immortal is just a martial arts realm. It doesn't mean true immortality, nor does it mean being devoid of emotions and desires."

"By my estimation, it just gives about two hundred more years of lifespan than a Great Grandmaster. It's still a long way off from being a true deity!"

"What you need to do now is for each of you to cultivate well. When the time comes, seek longevity with me and live freely. Don't think about those useless things!"

Hearing Lin Xiao's explanation, Xiao Qingxuan and the others finally breathed a sigh of relief.

What the women feared most was their husband no longer loving them.

That's right; although they couldn't reach Lin Xiao's level, they were all at the Martial Arts Grandmaster level.

They were still young, and there was still much they could achieve in the future.

However, two of the women's eyes were slightly dim...

Lin Xiao looked over. "Su Wansha and Juner, the two of you have slightly weaker martial arts foundations."

"But it doesn't matter. With me here, I naturally have ways to make you progress by leaps and bounds!"

"In our family, no one can fall behind. Do you hear me?"

Hearing Lin Xiao's encouragement, Su Wansha and Xie Juner's beautiful eyes glistened with excitement, and they nodded with joyful smiles.

"Su Wansha, Juner, don't worry. Our cultivation also improved rapidly over this past half year."

As someone who had been through it, Leng Bingyan consoled them, "At the time, I also thought my skills wouldn't keep up and was very anxious, but our husband has plenty of ways."

"You just need to believe in Husband; sooner or later, you'll be able to step into the Grandmaster Realm."

Su Wansha and Xie Juner listened, their eyes sparkling with brilliance, becoming more and more expectant.

"Husband, now that you've become a Land Immortal, do you still plan to continue being the Great General Who Subdues the North?"

Xiao Qingxuan frowned and said, "Will it make you unhappy to remain subordinate to Emperor Hong?"

Lin Xiao waved his hand and said, "My wife, I serve as the Great General Who Subdues the North not for the imperial court, but for the people of the Northern Border."

"As I said just now, it was because of campaigning everywhere, observing the people's conditions, and constantly interacting with the common folk that I gained enlightenment."

"This shows that cultivating oneself, regulating the family, governing the state, and bringing peace to the world is the only way to achieve the Great Dao!"

His comprehension points depended on his territory and the people's hearts; how could he not be a general?

The first stage already required 2 million comprehension points; the future requirements would surely be sky-high!

Not only do I have to take the Northern Border, I have to take the whole world to have enough!!

The women didn't know that these were the things Lin Xiao was thinking about.

Hearing these ambitious and passionate words, they were deeply touched once again!

"It was I who was shallow. Husband has the whole world in his heart, putting down the pen to join the military and proving his Dao through his actions. You are truly a paragon for all the scholars in the world!"

Xiao Qingxuan shed a line of tears in emotion. What virtue did she have to be able to marry Lin Xiao as his wife!

Compared to those wise rulers of the Tianwu Continent, her husband was even better!

Xie Juner's eyes were red, feeling fortunate that she had risked her life to earn Lin Xiao's recognition.

If she had missed out on such an incredible man, it would have been more painful than death!

Lin Xiao felt ashamed; he didn't even know where that line about 'cultivating oneself and regulating the family' came from—he just said it offhand.

Seeing the women's affectionate gazes, as if they wanted to pounce on him and merge with him in intimacy, his heart felt a bit itchy.

It was broad daylight, but should he take advantage of this perfect atmosphere to go back to the room for a big family celebration?

Perhaps the usually shy women would agree this time...

But a shout from the Old Butler interrupted the atmosphere.

"General, Madam, Marquis of Linyuan and the Heir have arrived, saying they wish to see the General!"

Marquis Xie Shang and Xie Yu are here?

Lin Xiao looked at Xie Juner beside him; the girl shook her head blankly, clearly not knowing her father and brother were coming.

Could it be because of the previous matter with the imperial envoy Official Xie Tong?

"Then let's go see them."

Since the last time he issued a "fine" that made Marquis Xie Shang lose a lot of face, that old fox hadn't shown himself.

Coming to the door voluntarily this time was equivalent to softening his stance, and bringing Xie Yu along was clearly an attempt to close the distance.

One must know that Xie Yu was now considered a core pillar of Northern Industry, Old Yu's personal disciple.

Technical talents were rarer to Lin Xiao than generals who led troops in battle; this kind of thing couldn't be rushed, it really required talent!

Lin Xiao discussed it with the women and took Xie Juner out with him.

After all, it was two men; there was no need for the other female family members to follow.

"Marquis, long time no see. How have you been lately?" Lin Xiao greeted him casually.

"Thanks to the General's concern, this Marquis is doing very well," Marquis Xie Shang hurriedly replied.

Xie Juner hadn't seen her father for a long time either and went forward to bow gracefully.

"Father, your daughter has returned."

"It's good that you're back. You nearly scared your father to death..."

Marquis Xie Shang clearly knew about the suffering his daughter endured in Yu Prefecture, and he stroked Xie Juner's head with heartache.

"I knew that Earl Yushan's clan was ruthless, but I didn't expect them to even dare move against someone from my Xie Family. They were simply seeking death..."

At this point, Marquis Xie Shang solemnly cupped his fists toward Lin Xiao.

"General Lin, thank you for saving Juner. Great kindness needs no words; I, the Marquis of Linyuan, will remember this!"

"Lin Xiao, thank you for what happened with my sister this time!"

Xie Yu also followed with a deep bow, then turned to leave.

"Where are you going?!"

Seeing this, Marquis Xie Shang hurriedly grabbed the fellow.