56: The host's reaction

In the main building hall, Lin Jinxuan sat properly on the round chair, her head lowered, her face full of respect.

Above, the Great Elder sipped his tea, saying indifferently: "How is it?"

"Grandfather, he is even better than I imagined," Lin Jinxuan said truthfully.

The Great Elder nodded slightly: "What about him?"

"He wants me to go see his manor," Lin Jinxuan recounted what happened earlier.

"Then go."

A look of satisfaction appeared on the Great Elder's aged face. He put down the white jade teacup and said meaningfully: "You must always remember your duty."

"Yes, Grandfather," Lin Jinxuan said humbly.

"The Main Family should be acting soon as well," the Great Elder looked at the scenery outside the main building. A trace of solemnity flashed across his aged face, and his calm voice was inwardly shocking.

Lin Jinxuan couldn't help but raise her head, her clear and beautiful eyes looking at him, her expression surprised.

She knew about the conflict between her Grandfather and the Family Head, and was even aware that her marriage to Zhou Luo was part of it.

Currently, the Main Family seemed to have made no moves regarding Zhou Luo.

But now, her Grandfather said the Main Family was going to act.

What were they preparing to do?

The Great Elder didn't look at her, his wise eyes sparkling with light, as if he had seen through everything.

"Tomorrow, you will go to Zhou Garden, and it is best to finalize the marriage within three days."

...

Returning to Zhou Garden, Lin Jinxuan's stunning figure still appeared in Zhou Luo's mind.

If he could marry her and bring her back, it seemed like a good option.

As soon as he returned, he happened to encounter Lin Qinghan walking with a child in her arms.

"You're back, how was it?" Lin Qinghan asked softly, holding little Shiwen.

"It was alright," Zhou Luo walked closer, looking at the little one in her arms with full affection: "If she marries in, she might be the main wife."

"Mm, it should be so," Lin Qinghan showed no dissatisfaction. This was something that had been discussed beforehand.

Only then did Zhou Luo look up at her: "She will be coming tomorrow, you can have a good chat then."

"Okay, I will inform the other sisters," Lin Qinghan nodded.

The two chatted for a while longer before Zhou Luo returned to the third-floor training room in the main building.

During this time, having already reached the Great Perfection of Qi Cultivation Stage 2, he vaguely felt that he was about to break through again.

So he planned to enter the Spirit Vein Blessed Land again after this matter concluded.

Especially now that he possessed a token to the Core Area, his cultivation would definitely advance by leaps and bounds.

Near dinner time, Zhou Luo left the training room and came downstairs.

Downstairs, the women were discussing how to receive Lin Jinxuan tomorrow.

After all, she was a direct descendant of the Great Elder, her status far surpassing theirs, so they couldn't be impolite.

"Just be casual," Zhou Luo came to the hall and said indifferently.

The women stood up.

"Husband, wouldn't that be inappropriate?" Lin Feiying couldn't help but say.

"Don't worry, she won't mind these things," Zhou Luo sat beside Lin Qinghan and said calmly.

Being too grand would seem a bit deliberate.

If they instilled the idea that the other women were inferior to her from the start, their future life would be affected.

Zhou Luo hoped they could get along as sisters, not superiors and subordinates.

His words set the tone for this matter, and the women naturally didn't continue to object.

Just then, Lin De, dressed in luxurious brocade robes, suddenly appeared.

Seeing everyone in the hall, he smiled and said: "You're all here."

Everyone bowed in greeting.

"Father-in-law, why have you come?" Zhou Luo welcomed him to the main seat.

"No need for formalities, I came to chat with you," Lin De said with a faint smile.

Hearing this, the women wisely withdrew.

After they left, the smile on Lin De's face suddenly disappeared.

Looking at Zhou Luo before him with a solemn expression, he said: "The Main Family is going to assign you to the Spirit Mine."

Zhou Luo's heart tightened.

Go to the Spirit Mine?

Could it be that the Main Family was dissatisfied with his stance?

"Father-in-law, is it because I am marrying the Great Elder's granddaughter?" Zhou Luo asked in surprise and doubt.

Lin De's expression was serious: "That is one reason. In fact, the Main Family proposed this resolution in the Elder Council some time ago."

"Why?" Zhou Luo didn't understand.

"Because although we captured a new Spirit Mine, the Lu Family was not resigned and has been causing trouble in secret."

"The Zhou Family has dispatched a large number of people to garrison it. Whether it's the Zhou Family's Array Masters, Spiritual Talisman Masters, etc., they have all been sent out."

"Originally, you wouldn't have been chosen, but since you have already broken through to a First-Order Pill Alchemist, meeting the requirements to go to the Spirit Mine, the Main Family naturally proposed sending you there."

Lin De explained the whole story.

After listening, Zhou Luo fell into deep thought.

It seemed the Main Family had long planned to make a move against him.

They just hadn't had a good reason.

Now that he had just broken through, coupled with Master Lin Zhishou's absence, they couldn't wait to take action.

The key was that the Elder Council still couldn't veto this proposal.

After all, most of the Zhou Family's Alchemists had been sent out, so he certainly couldn't be an exception.

"Father-in-law, how much do you know about that Spirit Mine?" Zhou Luo inquired.

Lin De shook his head: "I'm not sure either. This matter was also Great Elder who sent someone to inform me."

"What about the Time?" Zhou Luo continued to ask.

"It hasn't been decided yet, but at the latest, half a month."

Speaking of this, Lin De consoled him: "But don't worry, you'll only stay at the Spirit Mine for a little over a month at most, because you will be going to Azure Origin Sect to study then."

That's right, there wasn't much Time left before heading to Azure Origin Sect.

The Zhou Family wouldn't let him stay at the Spirit Mine permanently.

Hearing this, Zhou Luo felt slightly relieved.

"I came tonight to tell you to prepare early," Lin De reminded.

Zhou Luo cupped his hands: "Many thanks for Father-in-law's reminder."

Lin De waved his hand: "No need for this. With your potential, the Zhou Family will definitely value you highly, so you don't need to worry about safety issues. The main thing is to Cultivate diligently."

...

The next day, Lin Jinxuan appeared at the entrance of Zhou Garden.

Zhou Luo was already waiting there.

Today, she was wearing a light yellow long dress, light as a cicada's wing, its hem flowing like an immortal. Exquisite flowers were embroidered on the dress, blooming in a delicate manner.

Seeing Zhou Luo, Lin Jinxuan curtsied in greeting.

"Please come in," Zhou Luo welcomed her with a smile.

Entering Zhou Garden, Lin Jinxuan looked around and chuckled: "This place is different from what I imagined."

"Then can you tell me what you imagined it to be like?" Zhou Luo said.

Yesterday's conversation replayed, and the two exchanged a smile.

Zhou Luo accompanied Lin Jinxuan, strolling in Zhou Garden, continuing the chat that hadn't finished yesterday.

The women stayed in the main building with great understanding, choosing not to go out.

Only Bai Zhiyan was playing with a group of little ones in the "playground."

Perhaps having heard the sound, Lin Jinxuan also came here.

"Are these all your children?"

Seeing so many little ones, Lin Jinxuan's beautiful eyes flickered, saying in surprise.