201: Return to Zhou Garden

Zhou Garden is not far from the Core Area, and on the way, Zhou Luo encountered many Zhou Family Disciples who greeted him.

Without exception, these people were important figures in the Zhou Family, especially the Main Family Disciples, who all adopted a friendly demeanor, a stark contrast to a few years ago.

In their eyes, Zhou Luo had already sided with the Main Family, and showing goodwill was inevitable.

Moreover, he was an Alchemist with the potential to be promoted to Second Order, his future was simply bright.

Besides the Main Family Disciples, it was naturally unavoidable to encounter people from the Great Elder's faction.

After all, Zhou Garden was originally "protected" by the higher-ups of the Great Elder's faction. When these people learned of Zhou Luo's safe return, they deliberately waited for him at the entrance of their own manors.

As soon as they saw him appear, they pretended to run into him by chance, and then started chatting familiarly.

If the enthusiasm of the Main Family Disciples was because they thought Zhou Luo had sided with the Main Family.

What about the power of the Great Elder's faction?

Of course, it was because of his status.

This status didn't mean he would become a Second-Order Alchemist in the future, as that would take a long time and the outcome was not yet certain.

But one thing was certain.

He would succeed Lin Zhishou and become the Zhou Family's Sixth Elder.

Although with the help of Zhou Luo's Longevity Pill, Lin Zhishou could at most live for a few more years.

After a few years, if there were no changes, the position of Sixth Elder would definitely be in Zhou Luo's hands.

This was the certain outcome in the short term.

They were people of the Great Elder, and also Lin Family members, so they naturally needed to show goodwill.

Because goodwill shown before becoming an Elder was far more effective than goodwill shown after.

The Family Head's courtyard was not far from Zhou Garden, but Zhou Luo felt as if he had walked for a long time.

So much so that he could only keep a cold face, until he saw the familiar eaves and the large Family waiting at the entrance.

The corners of his mouth lifted, revealing a hearty smile on his handsome face, and he walked over quickly.

His wives and children were emotional, some even with red eyes, and they all stepped forward to approach him.

The two sides were like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl in the sky; although they had only been apart for two months, it felt as if a very long time had passed.

"Husband..."

"Father..."

His wives and children surrounded him, speaking one after another, and a sense of warmth washed over him.

Zhou Luo picked up the youngest, Zhou Changle, and greeted them one by one.

"Let's go inside first, or it wouldn't be good if outsiders saw us." Lin Xi smiled gently.

After giving birth, the girlish purity in Lin Xi's brows lessened, and she became more dignified and graceful.

As soon as she, the Mistress, spoke, the others enthusiastically welcomed Zhou Luo towards the main entrance.

At the entrance, Xu Changsheng, dressed in a green robe, was standing there respectfully.

Seeing his old friend return safely, his face was full of smiles.

Previously, when he learned that Zhou Luo might have died at the hands of Evil Cultivators, he had gotten very drunk, lamenting the vicissitudes of life and worrying about his own future.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Luo was not dead.

He was extremely happy.

Because if the other party had died, he, who had been poisoned, probably wouldn't live long either.

Zhou Luo exchanged a smile with him, and was then surrounded by his wives and children as they entered Zhou Garden.

In the main hall of the main building, Zhou Luo and his wives and children were eagerly talking about his experiences outside.

Just looking at the hall full of people, he couldn't help but feel a little overwhelmed.

Having many wives and children, this was the downside.

He didn't have enough energy to take care of them one by one, nor could he look after all of them.

Distinctions between close and distant relationships were unavoidable.

Lin Xi seemed to have seen through his thoughts. After a brief conversation, she had the others withdraw first, leaving only herself, who was holding Xiao Changle.

"Sometimes having too many people is troublesome." Zhou Luo picked up the spiritual tea and drank it in one gulp, sighing uncontrollably.

The less-than-one-year-old Xiao Changle leaned against his Mother's embrace, his pair of dark eyes curiously examining his Father.

Lin Xi smiled calmly: "Didn't you say that the more wives and children, the better?"

Once, when the couple was having a private talk, they had discussed this matter.

At that time, Lin Xi had also heard rumors in the Zhou Family about Zhou Luo being infatuated with beauty, so after marrying him, she asked for his opinion on the matter.

Zhou Luo answered very straightforwardly.

He said, isn't it lively with many people?

Now hearing him sigh, Lin Xi also couldn't help but laugh.

A hint of awkwardness flashed across Zhou Luo's face.

There was nothing he could do. If it weren't for this System that rewarded having many children and blessings, he really wouldn't want to have so many Family members.

When there were many people, management became difficult.

Thinking of this, Zhou Luo couldn't help but feel pity for Lin Xi, who was the Mistress of the household.

After all, she was the one truly managing things.

"You've worked hard for this Family."

Lin Xi smiled sweetly: "It's not hard at all. The sisters are harmonious, the children are obedient, and with Sister Jinxuan helping, it's not tiring."

Zhou Luo nodded repeatedly.

Sisterly harmony was the most important thing.

This was also why he valued the character of the women more when choosing wives and concubines.

As the saying goes, behind a successful man, there is always a good woman.

For Zhou Luo, behind his success, there was a group of good women.

"It's just, why do you still want to marry Third Sister?" Lin Xi asked abruptly.

Lin Xin's temper was well-known throughout the Zhou Family.

As the leader among the younger Disciples, Lin Xin was arrogant and indifferent. Whether she was dealing with servants or fellow clan members, she always had an attitude that kept people at bay. Therefore, even Lin Xi dared not interact with this Third Sister.

Zhou Luo could understand this point.

When he first married into the Lin Family, he almost died at the hands of this Third Miss.

However, perhaps because she had experienced many things, this Third Miss had clearly changed quite a bit compared to before.

Especially the experience in Jiang City, which had significantly changed her arrogant nature.

Not to mention, Zhou Luo also had leverage over her. Even if she came to Zhou Garden, he could easily control her.

"People always change, she's much better now." Zhou Luo said softly.

Lin Xi didn't say anything more, she just said: "I trust your judgment, but what about the position of main wife?"

Zhou Luo's judgment was correct, which could be seen just by looking at this harmonious big Family.

What she was more concerned about was who should take the position of the Mistress of the household.

Both logically and emotionally, Lin Xin, being Lin Xi's older sister and having an extraordinary status in the Zhou Family, should rightfully take on this role.

But Lin Xi was also worried that she would make things difficult for the other sisters.

"Don't worry, the position of main wife is still yours." Zhou Luo said.

After speaking, he didn't forget to add: "When she marries over, you don't need to pay attention to her, and she won't have too much interaction with you either."

Their marriage was originally fake. When the time came, he just needed to find a random room for Lin Xin.

Lin Xi was somewhat surprised and curious, but she didn't ask further.

Afterwards, the two of them talked about the matter of them leaving.

In over two months' Time, there were no major changes in Zhou Garden, and everyone was safe and sound. Even the six-year-old Zhou Changan had already entered the Middle Stage of the Qi Training First Level.

Zhou Luo was very satisfied upon hearing this news.

It was just a pity that this eldest son only had a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, and his future achievements would likely not be high.

In addition to this, Lin Xi also brought up one matter.

That was, someone had previously tried to seize Zhou Garden.