Chapter 1035: Shameless Elder Brother, Out to Swindle a Bit

The next day.

Chen Chusheng took Feng Lingling to Longshe Shan, with his mother Long Ming leading the way ahead.

Having reached the foot of Longshe Shan, Long Ming turned and said, "When you get to Longshe Shan, don't run around recklessly; Longshe Shan is very dangerous. I believe Chusheng has already told you this, but I still need to remind you again: Longshe Shan is not Longshe Cheng, nor is it the Chen Clan. If you act wildly and trigger a formation, then even I and Chusheng won't be able to help you."

"The things on Longshe Shan must not be moved; if you want something, you may ask for it."

"Also, your attitude must be proper. Remember, my little son is no ordinary person; even I would not dare to be rude to him."

Feng Lingling nodded seriously; she wouldn't dare offend someone even her mother feared.

The previous night, Chen Chusheng had already told him some of Chen Chuyang's deeds. After learning how formidable Chuyang was, she realized that, in the Chen Clan, her mother was not the most hot-tempered person, nor the most dangerous.

Naturally, Feng Lingling did not dare to be presumptuous or act recklessly.

"Mother, please rest assured; I have already warned Lingling here, and she will not act recklessly."

Long Ming nodded: "That will do. Chusheng, you also know Longshe Shan's particularities and your younger brother's temper. If you really provoke him into anger, you might end up badly."

Compared to her beatings, Chen Chuyang's methods are truly frightening—just casually tossing him into the alchemy furnace for refining would leave Chen Chusheng with half his life. Chen Chusheng hastily shook his head: "Mother, rest assured, I will be careful."

"I've reminded you of everything I needed to; if something happens later, I won't be able to save you."

Having finished her instructions, Long Ming led the group into Longshe Shan.

On Longshe Shan, Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue had already been waiting for a while. Not far behind Shang Hongxue, Shang Hongchen was also present, but she did not come over; instead, she continued as before, busy with her affairs, except that everything was now reduced by half.

Cultivation halved, work halved.

"Older brother Chuyang, they've gone up the mountain—big brother has opened his apertures and actually found a wife, tsk tsk tsk."

Shang Hongxue teased, saying she still knew Chen Chusheng's character well—she thought he wouldn't find a woman he liked, but unexpectedly, after one outing, he brought back a woman.

Feng Lingling entered her divine sight, and everything became perfectly clear.

Everything was seen with perfect clarity, including all internal aspects, which were exceedingly clear.

Chen Chuyang saw through everything at a glance, looking at the elder brother with considerable surprise; Feng Lingling, overall, was petite and delicate.

She couldn't match Hongxue's height, being very petite and lovely; it was unexpected that the elder brother liked this type.

"I never expected the elder brother's taste to be so refined."

Chen Chuyang sighed sincerely, "No wonder Mother introduced several women, none of them worked out—apparently they don't suit the elder brother's palate."

"'Little loli, petite and lovely—Chen Chuyang never expected the big-browed, big-eyed elder brother to have such a lewd heart.'"

Shang Hongxue chuckled softly, "Yeah, I also never thought the elder brother would like this type, tsk tsk tsk."

Both were quite surprised; they truly didn't know Chen Chusheng's taste, as the elder brother never spoke of it. If he said he liked this type, Mother would surely be able to help him find one.

Now it's fine; no need to worry about the elder brother's marriage. When the time comes, he can take control of the Chen Clan and become its Family Head.

Father Chen Yuan can also let go, no longer needing to guard the Chen Clan's measly plot of land.

"Hahaha, Chuyang, hurry up and come pay your respects to your elder brother and sister-in-law."

The person hadn't arrived yet, but the elder brother's voice came first.

Chen Chusheng rushed forward with Feng Lingling, stopping in front of Chen Chuyang, and said smugly, "Chuyang, this is your elder sister-in-law, Feng Lingling."

"Lingling, this is my younger brother, Chen Chuyang."

Chen Chuyang sized up Feng Lingling before him, and Feng Lingling also sized up Chen Chuyang. Upon their first meeting, she glanced at him once, dared not look further, and immediately lowered her head—her timidity remained as before.

Shang Hongxue watched Feng Lingling with interest, teasing Elder Brother Chen Chusheng: "Elder brother, congratulations on finding the wife you like."

"Hehehe."

The elder brother rubbed his head, grinning foolishly, his gaze toward Feng Lingling's eyes full of tenderness and affection.

Just like Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue back then, exactly the same.

Chen Chuyang and Shang Hongxue exchanged a glance and couldn't help laughing out loud.

"Pfft."

Shang Hongxue teased, "Elder brother, you really can do it—Lingling must have been tricked into your hands, right?"

Feng Lingling said nothing, head lowered, her face flushed.

Chen Chusheng said smugly, "What do you mean 'tricked into hand'? I attracted Lingling with my personal charm."

"Lingling, right?"

He turned around, asking his wife beside him.

Feng Lingling lifted her head, blinked, blinked.

It seemed as if she were saying, "Can you show a bit of shame?"

Chen Chuyang joined in the congratulations, "Elder brother, from now on you can enjoy blessings."

"Of course, we can't let one person have everything; I also have someone who loves me." Chen Chusheng lifted his head, feeling proud and self-satisfied.

He is no longer alone, and there will be someone to care for him.

"Chuyang, your sister-in-law is here for the first time; shouldn't you show some courtesy?"

Chen Chusheng directly reached out, demanding a gift.

Feng Lingling lowered her head even further; she was shy.

Shang Hongxue laughed, "Elder brother, as the older brother, shouldn't you be the one giving us gifts?"

Chen Chusheng didn't care much about that, smiling, "Hongxue, Chuyang, you both have plenty of good things; your sister-in-law's first visit can't possibly end with empty hands, can it?"

"Anyway, I don't care; you all have to give something, but it can't be too shoddy, or I'll get angry."

Before, it was always Chen Chuyang who schemed against him; this time, it's his turn.

The tides of fortune turn; no matter what, he must extract a bit of profit, or else he'll feel resentful inside.

As for losing face, Chen Chusheng doesn't care about that—it's just face, which he's long since discarded.

Long Ming turned away, forehead in hand, really unable to watch any longer—this eldest son is utterly shameless. As the elder brother, asking the younger brother for a gift is topsy-turvy; those unaware might think Chen Chuyang is the elder brother and you, Chen Chusheng, the younger.

These two sons, she truly has no way to deal with them.

Feng Lingling grabbed Chen Chusheng's sleeve, really wanting to shake her head and refuse… she wanted a gift, because it was really embarrassing.

"Haha, big brother, you've already spoken up, how could I not give it?"

Chen Chuyang took out a Spiritual Artifact and gave it to Feng Lingling, introducing: "This is the Soul-Gathering Bell, a low-grade Spiritual Artifact, a soul-defense weapon that can resist soul attacks and also attack others' souls."

"Its power is not insignificant; under the True Realm, its power doubles."

Feng Lingling looked at the bell in her hand, a low-grade Spiritual Artifact, truly a Spiritual Artifact.

Just give it?

This is too straightforward, isn't it?

She was a bit dazed; previously she had only heard of Spiritual Artifacts, and now she actually possesses one?

Unreal, it feels like a dream.

Feng Lingling turned back, asking her husband Chen Chusheng; Chen Chusheng nodded at her, whereupon Feng Lingling nervously put it away, thanking: "Many thanks."

Chen Chusheng said very satisfied: "Not bad, Chuyang, you did very well this time."

Turning, he looked toward Shang Hongxue, smiling narrowly: "Hongxue, have you prepared a gift?"

Shang Hongxue: "……"

Long Ming: "……"