258: Return to Yaochi Pavilion

Separation in life and death, this is a truth that cannot be escaped in this world.

Although with the help of the System, Zhou Luo could live a very, very long time, what about his wives, concubines, and children?

At that time, what would it feel like when he personally bid them farewell?

He had never thought about this question before, but today he felt it was something he had to face.

Just then, a mysterious power suddenly surged within him.

That power was like a pair of gentle hands, lightly soothing his heart, bringing comfort to his mind that had been rippling and fluctuating.

At this moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of clarity.

It was the Water Spirit Heart Sutra helping him calm his mind and dispel inner demons.

Zhou Luo took a deep breath, regaining his calm once more, and walked beside Yao Wu with a tranquil heart, handing her a silk scarf.

Yao Wu held the silk scarf, her eyes red, sobbing incessantly, and couldn't help but lean against his arm.

After a long while, Yao Wu personally collected her Master's ashes, placed them in a specially made small jar, and set it in the main hall.

This courtyard was bought outright by Zhu Quancheng, and in the future, it might become Yao Wu's lifelong home.

Five days later.

Yao Wu came to visit, and Lin Xi greeted her.

"Little Sister Wu, please sit."

Lin Xi generously invited her to sit and said that Zhou Luo had gone out and not yet returned.

Yao Wu originally wanted to come back later, but Lin Xi insisted she sit down and brewed her a cup of calming spiritual tea.

"Little Sister Wu, Husband has already told me about your matter. From now on, treat this place as your home. You can come to us with any problems," Lin Xi said gently, sitting upright in the main seat with a smile on her lips and soft eyes.

Since becoming the mistress of Zhou Garden, she had gained a gentle and generous demeanor, like an older sister from next door.

Yao Wu pursed her lips, a hint of gratitude in her heart.

She had originally thought that if the other party was Zhou Luo's wife, she would be hostile towards her.

But judging by appearances, it seemed not to be the case.

"Sister Lin Xi, thank you for your kindness," Yao Wu said sincerely.

"It's nothing. You can still come and play with Bai in the future. After all, this little fellow isn't very close to me either," Lin Xi said with a light chuckle.

"Mm," Yao Wu nodded.

Towards this sister who had just lost her Master and was left alone in her courtyard, Lin Xi perfectly displayed the warm demeanor an older sister should have.

Gradually, Yao Wu also put aside her unease and began chatting with her enthusiastically.

As noon approached, Zhou Luo returned.

In the morning, he had attended a small auction because an auxiliary medicine he needed had appeared there.

He found that Foundation Establishment Materials, whether main or auxiliary medicines, were extremely sought after.

It was truly not easy to purchase them openly.

Just those few auxiliary medicines attracted countless people vying for them, and even Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators participated during the process.

If it weren't in the Immortal City, a fight would definitely have broken out.

In the end, that Foundation Establishment Expert successfully bid, and it was said that he specifically attended this auction for his Disciple.

Against this, everyone was helpless.

Although Zhou Luo felt a little regretful, he didn't pay too much attention to it.

His lifespan was long enough; he could afford to wait.

"Zhou Dage, this is something Master specifically instructed me to give you."

Seeing Zhou Luo return, Yao Wu stood up and took out a black, exquisite iron box.

"I have already received the token gifted by Gu Master Zhu, so there's no need for other things. After all, I didn't do much," Zhou Luo quickly refused.

Yao Wu, however, insisted on handing it over: "Master said you are a good person and deserve to accept this top-grade Gu."

Top-grade Gu?

Zhou Luo's heart trembled, and he couldn't help but feel a little tempted.

This was a top-grade Gu, and it had already been refined. Just like the Toad Gu from before, he only needed to inject power to use it.

"But this is what your Master left for you," Zhou Luo said.

"It's alright, Master prepared other life-saving means for me," Yao Wu said seriously.

Zhu Quancheng had instructed that if Zhou Luo was willing to shelter her, she could give him some things from her storage bag.

If the other party only provided simple care, then giving him this top-grade Gu would suffice.

Zhou Luo looked deeply at the exquisite iron box.

He knew very well that once he accepted it, if the other party truly encountered a crisis in the future, he definitely couldn't stand by and do nothing.

Because this involved the issue of Karma, and what Immortals feared most was Karma.

But this was a top-grade Gu after all, and he had already accepted that token earlier.

In the end, he still accepted the exquisite iron box and gave her a communication talisman: "If you encounter danger, crush it, and I will come to help you."

In fact, as long as Yao Wu didn't leave the Immortal City, she basically wouldn't encounter danger.

As for if she insisted on leaving, this communication talisman would also become ineffective, and he wouldn't be able to save her.

Consider it a safeguard.

Yao Wu accepted it and bid farewell to the two.

Watching her leave, Lin Xi walked beside Zhou Luo and whispered, "She's actually very nice. It would be great if she could be sisters with me."

These words were actually hinting for Zhou Luo to take her in.

Zhou Luo naturally understood, not to mention that the other party was also third grade.

It was just that he still had some reservations about the Joyful Union Sect and could only temporarily put it aside.

...

Three months later, Lin Xi's belly grew larger and larger, and she couldn't do many things, so the household affairs were all handed over to Li Ying.

Actually, because there were only three people, there weren't many things to do, and one person could manage.

But after Lin Xi gave birth, things would become busy.

Zhou Luo still remembered the scene of being busy back and forth when he first moved into Zhou Garden.

So he discussed with the two women whether to buy a few maids.

Lin Xi agreed with this. She even thought that if Li Ying also got pregnant, there could be one more person to serve Zhou Luo.

In this era, buying a maid was actually finding a concubine.

The two women had no objections, so Zhou Luo walked alone towards the Yaochi Pavilion in the city.

Ever since he learned about the Yaochi Pavilion before, he had always wanted to come here to buy some women with mid-grade or even high-grade Ling Gen (Spiritual Root) to bring back.

After all, this Yaochi Pavilion was known for being able to buy any kind of woman as long as you had money, including cat girls, snake women, etc.

After all, marrying wives, taking concubines, and having children couldn't stop.

If he could find a few women with high Ling Gen (Spiritual Root), the probability of giving birth to quality offspring would also greatly increase.

What's more, if they were bought, he wouldn't need to spend effort cultivating feelings with them.

This could greatly save his Time.

Before long, he appeared in front of the Yaochi Pavilion.

This pavilion, built with white jade, was quite magnificent. The interior was also very spacious, decorated in a restrained manner, and had private booths, where seven or eight young women in red dresses were seated.

Zhou Luo walked into the hall and happened to see a woman in red introducing and explaining things to a Cultivator.

"Gongzi, what would you like to know? Are you looking to marry a concubine? Or purchase a maid?"

As soon as he appeared, a woman in a red dress walked over with a smile, her steps graceful, and said softly.

"Can I do both?" Zhou Luo asked directly.

He didn't just want to find maids.

The woman was slightly taken aback, then chuckled softly: "Gongzi is talking about maid-concubines, right? We have those."

"Alright, I want those with Ling Gen (Spiritual Root), preferably high-grade Ling Gen (Spiritual Root)," Zhou Luo stated his requirement.

The woman in the red dress was slightly startled, and her gaze towards him became more enthusiastic.

She thought to herself, this Gongzi doesn't even ask the price and immediately states his requirements. It seems he is a major customer.

This made her smile even more warmly. She quickly led Zhou Luo towards the second floor: "Gongzi, please come this way."