Damn it, you little bastard, even your own dad is plotting against you!

“Meeting the parents?”

Xiao Fan was stunned for a moment, seeing Dragon Ningbing’s blushing face, and instantly understood what was happening.

She had put herself in the role of Xiao Fan’s Dao Companion, and this return home, wasn’t it meeting the parents?

Xiao Fan found her reaction amusing.

“Ah, yes, yes, yes, aren’t you going to prepare? Like putting on some makeup or something.” He chuckled.

Dragon Ningbing’s slender, gentle green Dragon tail swayed aimlessly, sometimes straightening, sometimes coiling around her waist. She was so anxious she even grabbed her Dragon tail with her hand.

“But, but, I haven’t learned, I don’t know how to do these things.” She weakly lowered her head, feeling like a little piece of trash who couldn’t do anything.

This wasn’t her fault; after all, as the Ancestral Dragon’s daughter, she lived a life where things were handed to her, and she was fed. Dressing and grooming were all handled by specialized maidservants.

Seeing her like this, Xiao Fan stopped teasing her and simply told her the truth.

“Alright, I was just playing with you.”

“I’m going home to Undergo Tribulation and achieve Immortal Ascension, and incidentally, to reunite you with your brother Dragon Aotian.”

Dragon Ningbing’s small mouth slightly agape, her eyes wide with shock. How was this different from what she had imagined?

“Did I misunderstand?”

Xiao Fan: “You could say that.”

Dragon Ningbing’s already blushing face instantly turned so red it looked like it was about to drip blood. She forced a smile, tightly clutching the corner of her clothes with both hands, and spoke to Xiao Fan as calmly as possible:

“I’m sorry, I disturbed you.”

After speaking, Dragon Ningbing covered her face with both hands and fled as if escaping, her Dragon tail stiff with embarrassment.

Watching Dragon Ningbing flee, Xiao Fan smiled knowingly. Naive.

“Saint, everything has been put away.” Xin Xi was very fast; almost as soon as he spoke, she had packed Xiao Fan’s luggage.

Actually, there wasn’t much; after all, Cultivators are different from Mortals. They don’t need bed sheets or quilts, nor do they have a family to drag along, and they have Storage Rings to use.

“Good, let’s go.”

Xiao Fan put Wangcai into the Spirit Beast bag. Although it wasn’t useful for fighting normally, it could still guard the door.

“Mm.”

Xin Xi was also full of joy. The Saint was indeed a Genius; he could Undergo Tribulation and achieve Immortal Ascension after only two years in the Holy Land.

As for the mount, of course, it was Dragon Ningbing.

Xiao Fan had promised Dragon Ningbing to let the nine Golden Dragons leave, and he naturally wouldn't break his word.

As for Dragon Ningbing, as a mount, although she would still be a bit shy, Xiao Fan was intentionally doing it, specifically sitting on her Dragon head, holding her Dragon horns with both hands.

It gave him a sense of a steering wheel.

Dragon Ningbing was almost in tears, asking Xiao Fan to take his hands off. She was already acting as his mount; he couldn’t hold her Dragon horns in public!

Can’t we play like this in private?

Such a pure Dragon Fairy, Xiao Fan really felt a bit reluctant to tease her. Never mind.

Halfway there, Xiao Fan had her directly transform into human form. The three walked side by side, but Dragon Ningbing’s face remained burning hot. She stood beside Xin Xi, not daring to get close to Xiao Fan, fearing he would do something inappropriate.

Under the blue sky and white clouds, the three traveled by wind. The rivers, lakes, and seas below continuously receded, and the wind blowing towards them felt especially gentle.

Vast grasslands, continuous mountain ranges, and many people rushing about on the ground like tiny ants.

A different kind of emotion welled up in his Heart-Nature. Mortals were truly busy. At the end of the year, they didn’t even know what they were busy with, and then a year passed, and it was time to prepare for the next year’s affairs.

Was it living three hundred and sixty-five days in a year, or repeating the same day three hundred and sixty-five times in a year?

Dragon Ningbing didn’t have so many thoughts. She just watched everything below with great interest, occasionally letting out a surprised “Oh.”

“Sister Xin Xi, why are those two groups of people fighting? It seems like their leaders clearly have Bloodline resonance.”

In an imperial city, two princes were fighting for the throne, drawing swords against each other.

Xin Xi smiled and said, “This is very normal. The allure of the throne to Mortals is probably similar to that of a Saint’s Dao Fruit. Brothers turning against each other is nothing; patricide, fratricide, uxoricide, infanticide, and even massacres are common occurrences.”

Dragon Ningbing’s face turned pale upon hearing this. Clearly, she had too little experience and found it somewhat incomprehensible. Was the allure of the throne really that great?

Xiao Fan looked at her frightened expression. A pure girl was still fun, both physically and psychologically.

With Xiao Fan’s Mahayana Realm strength, it wouldn’t take half a day to return to the Xiao Family.

And Dragon Aotian seemed to have sensed something, standing by the door early to wait. Beside him stood a fourteen or fifteen-year-old boy.

It was Xiao Fan’s Nineteenth Uncle.

Much of his childishness had faded, but the youthful greenness on his face remained.

“You said your sister is coming back. You’re not mistaken, are you?”

“How could I be mistaken? Our Dragon Clan has a secret technique to sense our own kind, and that’s my sister. I won’t be mistaken.” Dragon Aotian said definitively.

“Alright then.”

Over the years, the two had become playmates.

Although Dragon Aotian’s Realm was high, that was innate. His Heart-Nature was only about eight years old, similar to Xiao An’s Heart-Nature when he was twelve.

With Xiao Fan’s special permission, Dragon Aotian lived quite comfortably in the Xiao Family. Although the Cultivation resources couldn’t compare, in terms of freedom, the Xiao Family was definitely more comfortable.

“Hey, when are you going to ascend to the Immortal Realm?” Xiao An asked curiously.

“Ascend to what Immortal Realm? What’s so fun in the Immortal Realm? My evaluation is that it’s not as good as here.” Dragon Aotian didn’t miss home at all. If he could, staying here permanently wouldn’t be out of the question.

“Is the Immortal Realm not fun?” Xiao An asked, puzzled.

“Not fun. You can’t go here, you can’t go there, and the people in the Immortal Realm are very cunning.” Dragon Aotian said disdainfully.

“Is that so.” Xiao An listened.

He also knew that Dragon Aotian’s background was not simple, but he was just curious about what the Immortal Realm was like.

Xiao An was fourteen this year and had just formed his Golden Core. He was still thousands of years away from Immortal Ascension, so it was normal to be curious.

“They’re here!” Dragon Aotian looked at the sky. A group of three people, especially when he saw Dragon Ningbing, he couldn’t suppress the excitement in his Heart-Nature and flew out.

“Sister! I’m here!” He scurried out.

Dragon Ningbing was originally chatting and laughing with Xin Xi when a familiar shout suddenly came, but the appearance was a bit unfamiliar.

She turned her head and looked at the child rushing towards her. Familiar, but she couldn’t place who it was.

After all, he had changed his Physical Body, so it was normal not to recognize him.

“You are?” Dragon Ningbing’s beautiful eyes blinked, carefully scrutinizing him.

“It’s me, I’m Aotian.” He said excitedly.

Dragon Ningbing suddenly understood, her face full of surprise and joy as she looked at him.

“Aotian, how did you change into a different person?” Dragon Ningbing also said excitedly.

“That’s a long story. My previous Physical Body was destroyed.” Dragon Aotian scratched his head and said.

“That’s great! I thought something had happened to you. It’s good that you’re alright.” Dragon Ningbing smiled.

Dragon Aotian looked at Xiao Fan, his face full of gratitude as he said, “Brother Xiao, if you ever need anything in the future, just tell me. I’ll do whatever I can for you.”

Handle things? How about introducing your other sisters who are still unmarried?

Of course, such words couldn’t be said openly. Xiao Fan only said, “Mm, I’ll definitely find you if I need anything.”

Dragon Ningbing and Dragon Aotian, siblings reunited, naturally had a lot to say after being apart for so long.

Xiao An also flew up, looked at Xiao Fan, and nodded with satisfaction, saying, “It seems you’ve been doing quite well without my care.”

Xiao Fan: ??

“Nineteenth Uncle, do you want to rephrase that?”

“Alright, you’re finally back. I’m tired of playing with all those Gundam Puppets you gave me. When are you going to get me some new toys?” Xiao An flew to the side with a smirk, vigorously massaging his shoulder.

His face was full of flattery.

Xiao Fan was caught off guard. He knew how to curry favor; he had grown up.

“Only children play with those things. We adults play with women.” Xiao Fan’s words were shocking, and Xiao An frowned upon hearing them.

Is it really appropriate for you to say such things to a pure young man like me?

“A true man should vie for supremacy in the world, stir up the winds and clouds, and use all living beings as chess pieces. Playing with toys is a waste of ambition. You are not allowed to play with them anymore.” Xiao Fan said in an adult tone.

“Huh? I’m only 14 years old, and I’m still in the Golden Core Stage - Initial Stage. Isn’t this a bit too advanced?” Xiao An asked, confused.

“Do you understand ‘starting from a young age’?” Xiao Fan said.

“Not quite.”

“You’ll understand later.”

After speaking, Xiao Fan found a random excuse and rushed towards his father’s palace.

Hehehehe, old man, I really like that Purple Orchid Immortal Sword of yours.

In his hand, he held the personal letter that the Hundred Flowers Holy Master had asked him to deliver to his father. This wasn’t just a letter; it was clearly his Purple Orchid Immortal Sword exchange voucher.

Xiao Father had sensed Xiao Fan’s aura from the beginning, and vaguely, there was a feeling of ill intent.

No way, is my son that rebellious?

Strange, too strange. This kid has always called for his mother when something happened since he was little. When has he ever come home so quickly and directly rushed to my palace?

Definitely something wrong!

Xiao Father was still wondering what tricks Xiao Fan had up his sleeve when Xiao Fan had already rushed in front of him, still greeting him with a beaming smile:

“Good morning, old man.”

So sweet-mouthed? Unbecoming!

Xiao Father, holding a sword manual, continued to read it, his face stern. He put down the sword manual, glanced at Xiao Fan, and said faintly:

“What do you want?”

“Can’t I look for you if there’s nothing wrong?” Xiao Fan walked directly over and began searching for the Purple Orchid Immortal Sword in the sword box behind him.

He remembered very clearly that it was a purple sword. Every Sword Qi it unleashed was like a blossoming orchid, with flowers blooming with vitality while carrying a chilling Killing Intent.

That feeling of life and death being perfectly integrated made Xiao Fan inexplicably fond of it, and it wasn’t so bloody. People killed by this sword would turn into soil, and orchids would grow on their corpses.

Its power wasn’t the strongest, but its attribute was the most special, eliminating the trouble of destroying bodies and traces.

“What are you doing!” Xiao Fan’s father took the sword box away, treating it as a treasure.

No wonder this kid ran to me; it turns out he’s taken a liking to my sword.

“Father, can you give me that Purple Orchid Immortal Sword of yours?”

Xiao Fan spoke his mind directly, catching him off guard.

“No.” Xiao Father put the sword box away, not giving Xiao Fan any chance to touch it.

Xiao Fan smiled and said, “Old man, don’t refuse so quickly.”

After speaking, he pulled out the Hundred Flowers Holy Master’s letter and dangled it in front of Xiao Father.

At first, Xiao Father didn’t care. Hmph, don’t even think about my Purple Orchid Immortal Sword.

However, when he saw the familiar slender handwriting on the letter, his pupils constricted. Holy crap, how did you get that!

“Ahem, well, what are you doing? It’s just the Purple Orchid Immortal Sword. It’s not impossible to give it to you, but let me check if it’s real first.”

Xiao Fan didn’t speak, just handed the letter to his father. At the same time, he used a recording stone to record his father’s expression while reading the letter.

Preserve evidence!!

Soon, Xiao Father’s face showed a look of reminiscence, with sweetness and regret, as if he was recalling his lost youth.

Xiao Fan was a little curious. How old was he? The Hundred Flowers Holy Master was only a few thousand years old, but how old was he to show such a nostalgic expression for youth?

After reading, Xiao Father sighed, his gaze distant.

He looked towards the Hundred Flowers Holy Land, and then his expression turned melancholic. He carefully put the letter away as if it were a treasure.

Holy crap, so affectionate.

“That’s enough, give it to me quickly.” Xiao Fan was unreasonable, breaking his father’s thoughts.

Xiao Father, however, kept a stern face, pretending nothing had happened, and continued to read his sword manual.

Holy crap, so ruthless.

“Old man, I gave you the item. You should at least give me the Purple Orchid Immortal Sword.” Xiao Fan said with a smile.

Xiao Father, however, said seriously, “What? I didn’t receive anything.”

Xiao Fan’s face stiffened. He had intended to get along with him as an ordinary person, but he insisted on forcing him to reveal his secrets.

“Old man, you can’t be like this. I gave you the letter, aren’t you going to give me my reward?”

“What letter? Don’t talk nonsense. I am a devoted and affectionate person who only loves your mother. I would never fool around.”

He said it so earnestly that it left Xiao Fan speechless.

Alright, alright, so this is how we’re playing, huh?

Xiao Fan used his traditional skill: replication!

Sigh, it’s shameful to admit, but he deliberately calculated his father. In the future, he would definitely have many women, and for love tokens, he would certainly need to give one to each of them.

What should he give? It seems his father’s sword box contained billions of Immortal Swords. It shouldn’t be a problem to take a thousand or eight hundred of them, right?

Xiao Fan pulled out hundreds of letters, identical to the previous one. Xiao Father saw them and froze.

Damn it, he’s even calculating his own father.

“Father, you wouldn’t want Mother to know about you and the Hundred Flowers Holy Master, would you?”

…

Xiao Fan walked out smiling.

In his hand, he was still playing with the Purple Orchid Immortal Sword, and his Storage Ring also had eight hundred eighty-eight Immortal Swords of various attributes: Five Elements, light, darkness, thunder, wind, and so on.

He hit the jackpot!

It seems he should frequently visit the Hundred Flowers Holy Master in the future to foster their relationship and extract more useful information.

Xiao Father’s Heart-Nature was bleeding. Damn it, what a little rascal, even calculating his own father.

“Purple Orchid Immortal Sword, sigh. If Little Zi knew I gave this Immortal Sword away, would she discover my feigned death?”

“Sigh, I hope not.”

That’s right, this was yet another love token, a love Immortal Sword with a Fairy.

Moreover, to get rid of the mistress of this Purple Orchid Immortal Sword, he even went so far as to feign death. Now, it was all in vain; he could only pray it wouldn’t be seen.

Therefore, Xiao Fan being such a lecher was 100% inherited from his father.

As for the story behind the Purple Orchid Immortal Sword, Xiao Fan didn’t know, but it didn’t matter if he did. He could still get new evidence and continue to extract Immortal Swords from his old man!