Chapter 2594 - 2586: Short-Term Life Extension

Chapter 2594: Chapter 2586: Short-Term Life Extension

Feng Jun knew his mother’s cousin; he had seen her several times during New Year’s as a child, and she had a good temperament.

The Zhang family was originally a scholarly family, and the conduct of the younger generation was not bad.

However, Feng Jun did not have much impression of this aunt. He heard that when he was little, he was often held by his fourth aunt, but he doesn’t remember it, so he doesn’t feel particularly close to her.

Zhang Junyi is very measured in her actions. She took care of her fourth sister’s household registration, but didn’t take responsibility for her fourth sister’s daughter’s registration. She said this matter had to be asked of Feng Jun—our relationship is well understood by Xiao Jun, if I bring you in here, he’ll have to tolerate it even if he disagrees.

But for your daughter Xiao Ying, she needs his approval.

Feng Jun had not been concerned with his fourth aunt’s situation over the years. Out of curiosity, he asked his mother, "Hasn’t she reached retirement age yet?"

Zhang Junyi had already inquired about the situation and explained that this cousin’s state-owned enterprise went bankrupt. She married well, so she became a full-time housewife at home, but a few years ago, her husband died in a car accident.

The cousin’s husband left behind an auto repair shop, which went downhill under her management, so she sold it—apparently, her poor management was partly due to sabotage, but that’s another story.

The cousin got some money from selling the shop, and her daughter has now graduated from college and is currently trying to make it in the capital. She has essentially retired early and only discovered when visiting Zhang Junyi that her second sister’s family has become so prosperous.

After resting at the Feng Family for a few days, she noticed her overall health improved significantly. Looking at Zhang Junyi, she noticed she looked even younger, prompting her to ask what’s going on.

Zhang Junyi initially spoke about the rejuvenating green hills and waters, but she was quite annoyed when Feng Wenhui agreed to let Feng Wencheng’s family become villagers without discussing it with her.

So she told her fourth sister, "Our place here is a natural oxygen bar, the geomagnetic field is beneficial to people, and you can live longer if you stay."

Zhang Junyi thought, the family courtyard is big enough, with plenty of rooms, so accommodating her fourth sister for as long as she wanted was no problem.

But her fourth sister said, "I’m not afraid to stay here for a year or so, but it’s not suitable to live here forever, especially when Xiao Ying comes to visit."

After a few more days, feeling the effects were indeed good, she asked, "Can I move into your village?"

According to Zhang Junyi, there was no issue with her fourth sister moving into the village, but the problem was that the Zhang family had many relatives. If she agreed to this cousin, how would she handle the requests from other cousins?

Seriously, although Feng Wenhui managed to get his brother in, he’s a direct brother, which is not the same as other cousins.

But it was fortunate that Feng Wenhui had crossed the line first. After thinking about it, Zhang Junyi stated, "If you want to build a house here, you indeed need to have a village household registration, but as for Xiao Ying’s registration, I really can’t handle it."

By only accepting one sister and not her family, this was enough to keep other relatives at bay.

Feng Jun always believed his mother handled things reliably. Hearing this, he nodded, "Just arrange it as you see fit, I don’t mind. But let me emphasize, the cultivation technique can’t be spread lightly. It must have my approval, otherwise, I might personally retrieve it."

Zhang Junyi, having cultivated for many years, naturally understood what "retrieving the cultivation technique" meant. Upon hearing this, she nodded solemnly, "Rest assured, your mom won’t drop the ball, but your dad...that’s another story."

"He’s fine, he just likes showing off a bit," Feng Jun disagreed with his mother’s evaluation of his father, "Anyway, the cultivation technique is only one aspect; real cultivation requires resources. Controlling the resources is almost enough."

"Then why tell your mother all that?" Zhang Junyi rolled her eyes at him, "What do you mean, personally retrieving..."

"Resources are indeed important, but our attitude is also crucial," Feng Jun smiled, "If they feel they can learn casually without concern, controlling it becomes much harder."

Zhang Junyi nodded; she certainly understood this reasoning. After pondering, she asked, "Xiao Jun, can your fourth aunt’s daughter Xiao Ying learn cultivation?"

After thinking, Feng Jun replied, "Let’s have the fourth aunt learn first. Once she achieves something, we can see Xiao Ying’s attitude. People don’t cherish things they get easily, and forcing it isn’t the way to go."

"True," Zhang Junyi nodded, regretting, "It’s a pity though, if she starts cultivating now, it would be the best time. If she delays by a dozen or so years, her achievements might be limited."

Feng Jun shook his head indifferently. He really disagreed, "Even if she starts now, her achievements might not be great... Mom, you and dad weren’t young when you started cultivating, and your results were not bad. Ultimately, it’s still about resources."

He had seen too many cultivators on the Tianqin Plane who progressed slowly due to a lack of resources. There are differences in talent among people, but the gap isn’t that huge. "Even if she starts early in cultivation, without resources, it’s all in vain."

"And they’ve had the chance to come into contact with us and cultivate, that’s already a stroke of fortune. If they start complaining because they began their cultivation late, such people... really don’t need to be taught our cultivation technique."

"I understand," Zhang Junyi nodded, "Anyway, I’ll emphasize that to them. Do you have any other matters?"

"Around the village, put up a barbed wire fence," the village is so large, building walls isn’t feasible, but letting people come and go freely is also unwise, "Also, anyone wanting to settle in the village, notify Luohua first. If I don’t give the nod from my side, don’t let them in here."

"I get it," Zhang Junyi nodded, "Quite a few people have their eyes on this place already. The richest guy in our province, some Qi something, even sent a message through someone, wanting fifty million for a villager spot."

"Hmm?" Feng Jun frowned upon hearing this, "Is this guy tired of living? I can turn him from the richest to the poorest in a minute!"

"Ignore him, I’ve already refused," Zhang Junyi chuckled, "He didn’t dare to push further either."

"Things aren’t as you think, mom," Feng Jun shook his head expressionlessly, "If there were any issue, he should have approached me first. Contacting you two directly is to see how much attention I pay to you. If I don’t show some reaction, who knows what they’ll think."

Zhang Junyi could understand her son’s logic, but she was not a malicious person. After some thought, she asked, "Is it possible he tried to find you but couldn’t see you?"

"That’s possible," Feng Jun nodded, but immediately added with pride, "However, the more it is like this, the more they should persist in meeting me... even if they come to you, it should be to ask you to introduce me, not acting as if I don’t exist."

Zhang Junyi thought for a moment and suddenly voiced her question, "Are you worried that your uncle and fourth aunt will stand against your disciples?"

Feng Jun gave a thumbs up, "I knew you were amazing, mom. This concern is normal, right? Actually, my disciples are much stronger than them; I’m just worried about future comments about ’family’ and ’outsiders’."

"Leave this matter to me, son," Zhang Junyi stated proudly, patting her chest, "This village is the legacy my son established. How to arrange it should be up to you. Never mind the elders and relatives; everything revolves around your opinion."

"I knew you’d have the poise of a general, mom," Feng Jun said with a grin, giving her another thumbs up, "Handing over the village to you, I’m relieved. It’s getting late; I’m heading back to Luohua."

With a slight sway, he returned to Luohua, just in time to overhear Yang Yuxin talking with Zhong Lijing about the Dragon Gate Conference.

"In the blink of an eye, it’s already the fourth Dragon Gate Conference?" Feng Jun mused to himself. The Dragon Gate Conference occurred biennially, which meant it had been six years since the first one. Time truly flies.

Zhong Lijing seemed interested in attending the fourth Dragon Gate Conference for the experience, and Feng Jun found it perfectly reasonable, so he spoke up.

"Don’t bother about my reaction. You aren’t suited to visit White Pebble Beach frequently. It’s good to walk around more and see more. Gather a list of those in the manor who wish to go, and have Teacher Mei arrange it so they can go along with the students."

Teacher Mei could arrange for the students who naturally were the cultivators from the Xiuzhen Courtyard, all top figures of the Daoist sects.

"You’re back?" Zhong Lijing turned around, smiling sweetly, "It’s Qingcheng’s Zhang Dongyuan who wants to set up a subvenue in Gaul. I’m a bit interested in that place."

"That Zhang Dongyuan," Feng Jun furrowed his brow. He wasn’t interested in subvenues or anything, though what the other party was doing was spreading Daoist culture, "Forget it, you guys shouldn’t go abroad. Things haven’t been peaceful these past two years."

He had brought back a ton of black technology to Huaxia, including both products and data. To say that nothing whatsoever leaked, he wouldn’t believe it—not even if spies couldn’t steal it, there’d be people eyeing their chance.

Wasn’t it during the last drill in the Taklimakan that there were foreign observers present?

Thinking of this, he remembered he had brought back quite a few warships this time and called for Beauty Lin.

Once Lin was inside the pavilion, he suddenly recalled a question, "You’ve been stationed outside my manor for seven years?"

"It’s been eight years in total," Lin’s eyes, originally gleaming, dimmed upon hearing this, "Meeting Mountain Master Feng ruined my life... I still don’t have a partner!"

"You can’t blame me for this," Feng Jun spread his hands; he initially wanted to ask how old she was but decided not to bring it up after her comment, "I’ve brought back another batch of warships, can you guys take them over?"

"That’s easy. A semi-underground hangar was built at Taklimakan," Lin casually replied, "You contributed to the nation’s GDP growth. Didn’t you bring back some medicines?"

"There are some medicines... I suppose," Feng Jun nodded, then added after some thought, "Considering you’ve stuck around for seven years, I’ll give you five vials of short-term life-extension elixir."

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