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After finishing the plot, Chang Qing felt a wave of nausea. In the Cultivation World, if a Cultivator were to bully mortals, they would be deeply scorned by their peers!
Even a small Cultivator, whose cultivation had stagnated, would rather endure in the realm of cultivation than flaunt their power in the mortal world.
Lu Yuan, who clearly possessed extraordinary strength, only knew how to humiliate mortals—this was truly despicable! With his actions, he would have been reduced to ashes in the Cultivation World long ago!
Moreover, Chang Qing saw that at the end of the plot, Lu Yuan discovered that the calamity befalling the Lu Family had nothing to do with the families of Jiangnan; it was caused by his master, Lin Buqun, who sought to seize a treasure belonging to the Lu Family.
At that moment, he chose to forgive Lin Buqun, tearfully delivering three strikes before accepting his legacy and watching him ascend to the higher realms.
"My master gave me a new life; I owe him my rebirth. I, Lu Yuan, cannot be ungrateful. These three strikes are for my parents and elder brother; from now on, our debts and grievances are settled! We shall never meet again!"
The standards and bottom lines of the Dragon King were indeed quite flexible. Chang Qing found it somewhat absurd. So, were the families of Jiangnan suffering from an undeserved disaster?
Furthermore, what did it mean for the Shen Family to withdraw from the engagement? Even if they got married, they could still get divorced—was it really necessary to make such a fuss over it?
Not to mention that the original host had no feelings for Tang Yao. Tang Yao was just an elementary school student who rushed into a fire to save someone; Chang Qing thought that was not very sensible. Couldn’t he act like a real elementary student and run away to call for help? Did he not consider how his grandfather would manage if something happened to him?
Even more so, the Shen Family ranked second among the four families of Jiangnan, just behind the Wang Family, while the Tang Family was at the bottom. Over these years of cooperation, the Tang Family had benefited more; it was hard to understand where all this resentment came from!
If we say that withdrawing from an engagement in public caused a loss of face for the original host, wasn’t that due to not being given a chance to meet beforehand? If they could have discussed things properly, would it have escalated to this point? Although the original host was a bit hot-headed, Chang Qing felt he hadn’t done anything wrong!
Moreover, Chang Qing discovered that there was another reason for the original host wanting to withdraw from the engagement. The Shen Family had also come into contact with extraordinary powers, and since the original host happened to possess cultivation talent, he intended to go to Qingcheng Mountain to seek a master.
However, before this trip could take place, a major incident occurred at home. The original host ultimately failed to embark on the path of cultivation; this was not without its regrets.
"Host, what you have in your hand is actually a catalyst for the male lead's breakthrough in cultivation. You need to be careful; it seems he has already set his sights on it."
As Chang Qing got into the car and curiously looked around, the system's voice rang out.
"He's just dreaming!" Chang Qing's gaze sharpened.
"Hehe, be careful; a small mistake can lead to big trouble."
"By the way, Host, we have a beginner's gift pack for every new tasker. Would you like to claim it now?" The system chuckled awkwardly.
Such a good deal? "Claim it."
Chang Qing felt a weight in his arms as several items appeared out of thin air. This gift pack lacked any sense of ceremony.
However, there seemed to be quite a few items. Chang Qing took a closer look: one bottle of Healing Pill, one bottle of Spiritual Energy Elixir, three bottles of Special Effect Nutrient Solution, one book of Fast Travel Task Instructions, one yearbook from the Fast Travel Bureau, and one System Assessment Guidelines.
Chang Qing: ...
"What do I need all these books for? Isn't the System Assessment Guidelines something you should study?" He felt somewhat exasperated.
"Hehe, if the Host looks at this system's assessment manual, we can cooperate better."
"I won't look!" Chang Qing flatly refused; seeing such manuals made him irritated. He would rather explore the outside world.
At that moment, the car had already driven onto the main street. Through the window, he could see tall buildings, flashing neon lights, cars racing on the ground, and planes occasionally flying overhead...
He never expected that such a small realm could develop these things. Although it couldn't shrink distances like high-level Cultivators could or travel thousands of miles in an instant, it undoubtedly made life more convenient for humans. Compared to cultivation, he now found learning about the technology of this world even more interesting.
...
On the other side, Lu Yuan watched Chang Qing leave, his eyes blazing with anger.
The Shen Family—what do they amount to? And what does Shen Changqing amount to? But Yao Yao is his savior, the woman he intends to marry! How can he allow the Shen Family's trash to insult her?
Moreover, he sensed the aura emanating from the wooden box. It must be the spiritual artifact his master spoke of. Such a treasure, encountered by him, should be his opportunity. In the hands of those mortals, it would merely be a waste!
He secretly clenched his fist and stood up, ready to leave, but was halted by Old Master Tang's words.
"I apologize for the embarrassment, my family is unfortunate to have only this granddaughter left. At my old age, I truly cannot rest easy with just this one descendant..."
The old man's voice was heavy, and his paternal affection was evident. The guests felt a wave of sympathy wash over them; many thought that the Shen Family had gone too far. Old Master Tang had only this granddaughter; it was understandable that he didn't want to break off the engagement. They could have communicated and negotiated instead of making such a scene.
The onlookers were like grass on the wall, swaying with the wind. Without personal stakes involved, they sympathized with one side for a moment and then found reason with the other.
Clearly, Old Master Tang understood this principle. He then shifted the topic.
"The Tang family still has some assets; supporting this child for her lifetime is certainly not an issue. However, life is not just about food and clothing; my granddaughter deserves happiness as well."
"Therefore, I have decided to seek a husband for her—someone of similar age, regardless of background!"
Upon hearing this, many people's eyes lit up. The Tang family is one of the four great families! Their wealth exceeds hundreds of millions. For small families, this is a chance to soar!
Lu Yuan did not expect Old Master Tang to pull such a move suddenly. He scanned the hall and saw the delighted faces around him, tightening his fists in anger. How dare these people covet his woman! This would not be allowed!
It seemed he wouldn’t have time to deal with that kid for now. Let him keep the treasure for a while; after all, to them it was merely a decorative item.
Old Master Tang waved his hand and called for the butler. "I welcome everyone to sign up or recommend young talents; please contact the butler for details."
Immediately, several young people rushed forward. In this era, relying on others is not shameful; not being able to do so is what truly brings shame.
Lu Yuan glared fiercely at the faces of those people, the silver needles in his hand glinting slightly, but he managed to hold himself back. The Tang family was not a place to act recklessly.
After more than a dozen people had registered on-site, he stepped forward and wrote down his name.
...
Chang Qing finally met his so-called adoptive parents in this life.
Father Shen had just returned from the company, still wearing a dark gray suit. He wore black-framed glasses and appeared meticulous, his serious demeanor somewhat intimidating.
Mother Shen, youthful in appearance and dressed like a strong woman, was also a key manager at the Shen Family company. At that moment, both of them were seated in the living room, clearly waiting for their son.
"How did it go? Did Old Master Tang agree?" Mother Shen asked.
Old Master Tang had repeatedly avoided them, which made Mother Shen somewhat angry. This engagement had been arranged while Old Master Shen was still alive, and she had been reluctant about it from the start. To make matters worse, the Tang family's daughter had turned into someone unrecognizable. As a mother, she did not want her son to bear such a burden. The Shen Family did not need to rely on marriage alliances!
Father Shen also looked over. He had no objections to the engagement itself; however, he was fully supportive of his son's talent for cultivation. The Shen Family had ancestors who were Cultivators, so they understood the power that came with it. That ability could change the fate of a family.
He had initially thought that if Old Master Tang continued to refuse to meet, he would unilaterally announce the dissolution of the engagement. However, his son insisted on going himself. Their son was strong-willed, and they felt it was not their place to interfere too much.
"Agreed," Chang Qing replied succinctly.
This was how the original owner interacted with his parents—strong-willed and independent since childhood, he never liked to admit defeat in front of them. Conversations with his parents felt more like business negotiations than warm family interactions.
Yet he knew that the Shen Family parents were actually quite warm-hearted people, especially Mother Shen, who had been quite spirited in her youth. Moreover, there was no doubt that these parents cared for their son.
Even during the tumultuous times depicted in the original storyline, the Shen Family left him with a substantial sum of money and even arranged for him to go abroad. However, they did not realize that this seemingly indifferent son relied on them more than they thought. After their deaths, he was deeply affected and ultimately dug his own grave.
Although there were traces of Lu Yuan's influence in this, Chang Qing could sense the original owner's despair at that moment. He held a deep admiration and reliance on his parents.
The original owner's wish was to protect the Shen Family and embark on the path of cultivation.
Chang Qing felt that there was no need to interact in such a distant manner. In the original storyline, the Shen Family's rapid decline was not only due to Lu Yuan's extraordinary abilities but also because the parents had withheld many unfavorable news from the original owner, wanting to bear it themselves. Otherwise, the original owner’s company had some strength; with a little support, it might not have fallen apart so quickly.
"Not only did Old Master Tang agree, but I also managed to retrieve our family’s gift," he said, suddenly sounding a bit smug as he sat down on the sofa, quite close to his father.
Father Shen shifted uncomfortably in his seat, causing Mother Shen to involuntarily smile.
"Old Shen, are you afraid of your son?"
"Am I afraid of this little rascal?" Father Shen retorted loudly, his eyes widening. The tense atmosphere in the living room instantly relaxed. Since his son had grown up, he had become less close to his parents, and having him sit so close now made Father Shen feel somewhat unaccustomed.
Chang Qing took out a small box and placed it on the table, then opened the lid with a hint of pride. "Look, isn’t this a treasure passed down from Grandma?"
Inside the box lay a jade pendant that glimmered with a soft blue light.
"You brat, breaking off an engagement and still wanting to take back gifts? Doesn’t that make you look like a scumbag? Aren't you afraid you won't find a wife in the future?" Mother Shen was delighted by her son's behavior, her smile growing wider. When she wore a serious expression, she exuded the aura of a powerful woman; however, when she smiled, her eyes curved gently, revealing her warmth.
"Mom, I think you should smile more; it looks better on you. Don’t be like Dad, always wearing a stern face. The people at the company call him 'King Yan of Shen.'"
"Hahahahaha!" Mother Shen burst into laughter. She felt that after her son broke off the engagement today, it was as if he had returned to his childhood when he was particularly clingy and lively—just like she had been.
Father Shen maintained his serious demeanor and patted Chang Qing on the back. "So you've broken off your engagement and are now free-spirited? Remember, you're going to Qingcheng Mountain for cultivation; you need to be serious."
Mother Shen paused her laughter. "I'll have Mother Wu buy you some things in a few days," she said.
At this point, Chang Qing composed himself. "Father, Mother, I really don't think it's necessary to go to Qingcheng Mountain."
Seeing the puzzled expressions on his parents' faces, he slowly explained, "Isn't it true that our ancestors included a Cultivator? Last night, I dreamt of Ancestor. He said that Qingcheng Mountain is a calamity for me, and once I go there, I won't be able to return. So he passed down a cultivation method to me, instructing me to practice at home."
Chang Qing spoke confidently, leaving Father Shen and Mother Shen stunned. Even the system was taken aback.
"Wow, the host has this kind of operation?"
"Since there are Cultivators with extraordinary powers, what's wrong with a dream message?" Chang Qing was unfazed.
"Really? Did Ancestor truly send you a dream? How come I've never received one?" Father Shen asked incredulously.
"That's naturally because you don't have my son's talent!" Mother Shen shot him a disdainful glance but quickly accepted this explanation. With their son going so far to Qingcheng Mountain, she wouldn't feel at ease. Besides, the talk of calamities sounded terrifying; staying home would allow her to protect him.
Father Shen felt a moment of hurt but quickly recovered. Such a significant matter meant that his son wouldn't just be talking nonsense. Moreover, if Ancestor had passed down a cultivation method, it would be evident once he began practicing.
"Hahaha! Heaven bless the Shen Family! I must go to the ancestral hall and offer incense to Ancestor!"
Chang Qing reached out to stop him. "Dad, Ancestor said that the mountain behind Qianbird Lake Park is suitable for cultivation. You need to help me take care of that first."
"Alright, alright! I'll arrange it right away—let's buy that mountain! No, let's buy the entire park!" Father Shen eagerly agreed.
After returning to his room, Chang Qing let out a sigh of relief. Things were going much more smoothly than he had imagined. He hadn't expected that his parents from the Shen Family would be so indulgent towards him, readily agreeing to any request.
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