Chapter 205: As for the bandit-suppression, you've earned great merit, and you want the older sister

Speaking honestly.

Lu Yuan sometimes forgets that he has transmigrated to a fantasy world.

He also forgets that this world has immortals.

After all, this little life is just too comfortable.

Now his wife is pregnant, and Lu Yuan imagines that in fifty years his descendants will fill the hall.

He imagines that in sixty years he will be buried together with his wife.

But he never thought about cultivating immortality.

After all, the vast majority of cultivators think about defying heaven to change fate.

Does Lu Yuan need to change his fate?

Change a hammer!

Lu Yuan's life is simply too happy!

Lu Yuan fundamentally doesn't want to change this life.

Furthermore, put another way, even if Lu Yuan were to cultivate, he has no motivation.

You say, for others who cultivate, either they bear a deep bloody feud, or they've had their supreme bone dug out...

Lu Yuan is happy every day, as if he'd eaten bee feces.

How could this make Lu Yuan go cultivate?

Cultivating requires sitting in meditation.

I've heard those cultivators sit in a rock crevice for years, even decades, in meditation and seclusion.

Good grief, if Lu Yuan doesn't see his wife for three days he goes numb.

You say let Lu Yuan cultivate?

Cultivate a hammer?

How could Lu Yuan possibly calm his mind and continue cultivating?

He has no motivation and can't calm his mind—how can Lu Yuan cultivate?

Of course...

This system after all was given, so... let's take a look?

Hmm...

Then Lu Yuan's consciousness sank into his storage space, preparing to take out this 'Dao Heart' to examine it carefully and study it.

But, unexpectedly...

This 'Dao Heart' is completely different from other books.

When Lu Yuan tries to take it out to look, it instantly turns into a ball of golden light that rushes straight into his sea of consciousness.

Then Lu Yuan feels that a lot of messy stuff has entered his brain.

After Lu Yuan comes to his senses, he suddenly discovers.

Eh?

This book... can be read directly in his mind, and cannot be taken out...

Good grief...

Your system is keeping up with the times, giving an e-book, right?

Want to download a Qidian app into your brain?

Then Lu Yuan pursed his lips, holding the 'Artisan's Heart' in his hand, pretending to read it while actually reading the 'Dao Heart' in his mind.

While Lu Yuan was immersed in the 'Dao Heart', he suddenly noticed someone calling him.

Lu Yuan came to and saw Gu Qingwan standing beside him at some point.

At this moment, Gu Qingwan wore a white shirt tucked into trousers; the tight pants outlined her exquisite, perky, round buttocks to perfection.

Today Gu Qingwan looks extraordinarily spirited and vigorous.

She exudes a high-and-cold older-sister vibe to the fullest.

Gu Qingwan amusingly looked at Lu Yuan and said:

"What are you looking at, why so serious?"

Lu Yuan blinked at Gu Qingwan, then asked curiously:

"How come you came today?"

Gu Qingwan looked at Lu Yuan and let out a light hum, saying:

"Big sister comes whenever she wants; I'm not here to find you little brat, I'm here to find Liyan."

Lu Yuan blinked and said nothing; then Gu Qingwan, while curiously looking around the room, said:

"Isn't your mother-in-law coming today? Where is she?"

Lu Yuan raised his eyebrows and said:

"I went out with Lan lass to buy things, like a washbasin and towels."

Gu Qingwan nodded and then went inside.

Lu Yuan knew Gu Qingwan had come to see his mother-in-law.

Recently the first batch of trains went into service, and Gu Qingwan is indeed not idle; she even specially came to see his mother-in-law.

This really feels like a family.

Lu Yuan, after looking at the 'Dao Heart' for a while, also didn't feel like reading it.

Mainly, he couldn't calm his mind.

As for the 'Dao Heart', for now it can only be cultivated by himself.

In other words, this Dao Heart can only be used by oneself.

So now a problem has arisen.

Taking the situation on Earth as an example, immortality is a very good thing, the best thing.

In some animations, novels, and movies, it seems the big bosses all pursue immortality.

For example…… King Frieza.

This should be quite famous.

Of course, there are many, many more.

However, in recent years, another school of thought has emerged.

Namely, immortality is not a good thing but a very terrifying one, practically speaking the most resentful curse.

Because you will watch the familiar people around you age one by one and then leave you.

Taking Lu Yuan as an example, this seems to be the case.

Lu Yuan thought that after a hundred years, his wife, Gu Qingwan, Yu Lan younger sister, even Chang Liang, Changyu, Gu Lie, and all these familiar people would already be buried in the earth.

While he himself remains youthful.

Moreover, he will even see his own son grow old and die in the future.

Hmm……

To be honest, I still feel somewhat uneasy.

If…… the Dao Heart could allow others to cultivate as well, that would be good……

Unfortunately, it cannot.

As for whether immortality is painful or happy,

no one can say for sure.

After all…… at least on Earth, no one has ever lived forever.

Surely no one would give money to Qin Shi Huang, right?

Lu Yuan does feel a bit dazed.

However……

This wistfulness and dazed feeling soon disappeared.

That is because……

If I were to cultivate immortality…… then I would later also be able to meet cultivators.

If one enters the immortal realm, then wouldn't one also be able to obtain treasures?

For example, heavenly treasures for washing the marrow and refining the body.

Allowing the people around oneself to cultivate immortality?

Most importantly, after that, when I meet people from the immortal realm, the system will definitely give all kinds of treasures from the immortal realm!

That is correct!

Lu Yuan feels…… reliable!

So, after figuring this out, cultivating immortality is definitely something to do.

But the problem is……

Lu Yuan cannot cultivate now.

There are many problems.

The first problem staring him in the face is that many of the terms in this Dao Heart, Lu Yuan simply does not understand.

This is full of all kinds of miscellaneous terms that Lu Yuan has never even heard of.

For Lu Yuan, who doesn't even know where the so-called dantian is, this Dao Heart can practically be called a heavenly book!

Of course, if it were only these things, it would be fine.

Most importantly……

Lu Yuan lacks the heavenly treasures mentioned in the Dao Heart.

Taking the first page as an example, to immediately cultivate immortality and practice this Dao Heart, one must wash the marrow and strengthen the bones, which requires many, many things.

But the things listed above, Lu Yuan hasn't even seen or heard of them, and he doesn't even recognize some of the characters.

Who are you supposed to reason with about this?

Anyway, Lu Yuan won't be able to grasp this Dao Heart anytime soon.

Of course, after all, the Dao Heart is still a cultivation method; aside from the things that require heavenly treasures, we won't mention them.

There are also some that rely entirely on oneself.

For example, some breathing techniques can purify one's mortal body.

These things, as long as Lu Yuan understands the characters, are not particularly difficult.

One can still first get in touch with the breathing technique.

Practicing this breathing technique can make one's body even stronger.

One already has a perfect physique; after connecting with this breathing technique, one can break through the limits of a mortal body.

All in all, even if not for cultivating immortality, just for the strengthening effect, it is worth practicing.

Moreover, this breathing technique can be used by anyone.

Lu Yuan can teach it to his wife, to Gu Qingwan, and to whoever else.

That way, regardless of whether these people can cultivate immortality in the future, just by relying on the breathing technique, they can live a couple more years and have superb bodies.

That is also a good thing.

Anyway, that's how Lu Yuan plans to do it.

Speaking of that, not planning like that just won't do.

This system only gave the basic cultivation method, none of the supporting stuff either; if we don't plan like that, what can we do?

After thinking it through.

Lu Yuan also stopped looking at the Heart of the Dao, and instead continued reading the Craftsman's Heart in his hands.

Cultivation is still far off; for now, we should first get our current affairs in order.

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At half past ten in the morning, Yulan brought her mother-in-law back.

In the cart basket, there were also plenty of meats and vegetables hanging from the handlebars.

As soon as her mother-in-law got out of the cart, she looked at Lu Yuan, who was sitting cross-legged on the seat, and smiled, saying:

"Yuan'er, Mom will stew chicken for you to eat at noon today~"

Lu Yuan also grinned at his mother-in-law and said:

"Alright, Mom, I just love eating the chicken you stew; I've been craving it for ages."

Originally, I said I'd fix up my father-in-law's house, so later I could come back whenever I had free time to go fishing and such.

But these past two or three months, I've been really busy, with no time to go back at all.

Hearing her son-in-law say he liked her cooking, Su's mother's smile grew wider and wider, and she said happily:

"From now on, Mom will make it for you every day; just tell Mom what you want to eat, and Mom will make it every day."

This so-called mother-in-law doting on her son-in-law is shown to the fullest extent by my mother-in-law.

Immediately, Su's mother put the things on the cart back, then picked up a thermos and a basin, preparing to go out and slaughter a chicken.

This scene caused the many aunts washing vegetables by the pool in the backyard to darken their faces.

What the heck does this scoundrel Lu Yuan have that makes his mother-in-law like him so much??

Does this mother-in-law not even know that Liyan isn't working at the factory anymore?

But that doesn't seem right either...

Lu Yuan's home has three sewing machines set up; anyone with eyes would see them, so why wouldn't they ask what's going on?

Surely not?

Or perhaps...

Could it actually be that Su Liyan's family is a wealthy landowner?

Or maybe they don't care much either?

Speaking of which...

Everyone feels it might actually be true.

After all, when Su Liyan first came over, she was wearing nice clothes within a few days, saying they were from her dowry brought from home?

Those clothes were quite expensive.

Immediately, the curious crowd started asking Su's mother about it.

However, Su's mother is quite sharp.

Although village life is somewhat better than in the city, living in a village still inevitably involves scheming and intrigue.

Su's mother felt she would say what she could, and laugh off what she couldn't.

After asking around, the crowd still couldn't find out anything.

In the end, they could only give up.

While the mother-in-law was preparing to slaughter the chicken, Yulan and my wife also came out to help.

Meanwhile, Peach Flower was preparing to go back.

Lu Yuan looked at the big-bellied Peach Flower and raised his eyebrows, saying:

"Peach Flower, don't go back at noon; just stay and eat here with Brother."

Peach Flower has had a hard life; now, with food controls, she can't get anything tasty, and even the little bit of good food is made by Gao Xushi.

With such a big belly, not being able to eat tasty food—can that work?

Today, with the mother-in-law coming, we won't miss Peach Flower's share of food; let's all have a lively time together.

Peach Flower felt a bit embarrassed, after all, her mother-in-law was still at home.

And Lu Yuan then said:

"Hey, your man isn't home anyway; if you don't go back to eat at noon, your mother-in-law might even be pleased—she won't have to cook."

Peach Flower thought for a moment, then pursed her lips and said:

"Then I'll go back and say something."

Lu Yuan nodded and smiled, saying:

"Alright."

Not long after, Peach Flower came back, holding two salted fish in her hand.

This is why Lu Yuan is willing to be friends with Peach Flower.

The young wives in this courtyard are all nice; they practice reciprocity.

Unlike the older aunts in the courtyard, who only want to get benefits from you but never think of giving you anything in return.

For a while, the backyard was filled with the chirping of swallows and warblers; all the new wives in the courtyard were out back, and it became much more lively.

Gu Qingwan, however, didn't join them.

Mainly, there's no need for Gu Qingwan right now.

My mother-in-law was slaughtering the chicken, Yulan and my wife were plucking feathers beside her, while Peach Flower stood aside handing over things.

So there was nothing for Gu Qingwan to do.

What's more, Gu Qingwan said she wanted to be together with Su Liyan...

In fact... Gu Qingwan would rather stay by Lu Yuan's side.

Seeing everyone busy elsewhere, Gu Qingwan found a small stool and sat beside Lu Yuan.

While pouring tea for Lu Yuan, she said:

"「The southern bandit suppression has reached the mopping‑up stage; it's basically over, and Gu Lie will return in ten days. 」"

Oh?

Lu Yuan took the tea cup Gu Qingwan handed him, a little surprised—this was faster than he had imagined.

At that rate, it'll be over in a month.

Hmm...

This Gu Lie truly lives up to the 【War God】 label.

Lu Yuan nodded, then said:

"「Next up is the Gilded Imperial Dynasty, right? Are you planning to send Gu Lie there? 」"

At that moment, Gu Qingwan remained silent.

She then said:

"「Hmm... what about you, what do you think? 」"

Lu Yuan looked at Gu Qingwan, somewhat dazed, thinking this kind of national affair wasn't something he could decide.

Immediately, Lu Yuan pursed his lips and said:

"「In this matter, I'll let you decide—I think letting him go is fine. 」"

Gu Qingwan nodded seriously, but didn't say anything right away.

After thinking for a while, Gu Qingwan suddenly turned her head to glance at the people busy behind her at the water basin.

The next second, her jade hand secretly took hold of Lu Yuan's hand.

While Lu Yuan wore a look of astonishment.

Gu Qingwan's little hand lightly scratched Lu Yuan's palm, then she moved close to his face, tempting him, and said:

"「For the bandit suppression, you've rendered great merit—how would you like big sister to reward you? ~」"

Gu Qingwan's every move was incredibly alluring and bewitching, like a fairy.

At this point, Gu Qingwan seemed to have decided that Lu Yuan wouldn't dare act toward her in front of so many people, and her stunning face drew even closer to him.

Then she lightly parted her red lips, nibbled his earlobe, and said temptingly:

"「Do you want big sister to reward you by wearing high heels? ~」"

"「But big sister isn't wearing any today~」"

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