The Lay Flat Life: My Wife's Cultivation Makes Me Stronger - Chapter 59
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The Sect Leader asked,
“Since Han Feng has such outstanding aptitude, are you willing to take him as your disciple?”
Peak Master Si Yu glanced at Han Feng coldly and said,
“Han Feng, are you willing to accept me as your master?”
But before Han Feng could respond, Elder Tie Lian interjected,
“Han Feng, I’m also willing to take you as my disciple. Think carefully—joining the Enforcement Hall offers plenty of opportunities to earn merit by completing missions, which can be exchanged for resources within the sect.
Follow me, and you’ll gain far more than you would with Peak Master Si Yu.”
Hearing this, Han Feng looked toward Peak Master Si Yu.
He’s already offering terms—shouldn’t you list your benefits too, so I can make a choice?
This feeling of having options was fantastic. It wasn’t like last month’s matchmaking event, where the elders only asked Jiang Surou if she was willing to choose him but never gave him a second chance to say whether he agreed.
Si Yu gave Han Feng a cold stare and said,
“Why are you looking at me? Waiting for me to raise the stakes? At my peak, aside from occasional guidance in cultivation, there’s not much to do.
With your and Jiang Surou’s aptitudes, I doubt it’ll take long for you both to break through to Foundation Establishment. By then, as Heavenly Spirit Root disciples, you can become my personal disciples.
Other than occasional advice, most of your cultivation will be self-directed, with little else required.”
Nothing to do? That’s perfect—I can lay flat!
As for the resources Tie Lian mentioned, what use were they to him? He couldn’t cultivate on his own anyway.
His progress depended entirely on Jiang Surou, and with her ties to the Jiang family, she wasn’t lacking resources anyway.
Han Feng’s eyes lit up. The more he thought about it, the more he liked Si Yu as a Peak Master.
Still, outright rejecting Elder Tie Lian might offend him, and that wouldn’t be a good move. Better to give him a graceful way out.
Han Feng asked,
“Elder Tie Lian, I have a question. If I join the Enforcement Hall, would I need to work every day?”
“Of course. Every Enforcement Hall disciple is responsible for patrolling regularly, preventing fights, and maintaining order. It’s a duty none of us can shirk,” Tie Lian replied.
Han Feng nodded, clasping his hands and saying,
“Thank you, Elder Tie Lian, for your kindness. However, I’ve always been lazy by nature and prefer a relaxed life of growing herbs and basking in the sun.
If I had to work daily, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be able to handle it. Besides, my skills are limited, and I wouldn’t be much help.
As a disciple of Luoxia Peak, I have deep feelings for my Peak Master. Moreover, my Dao partner is already her disciple, and I wish to remain with my Dao partner and join the same master.
I hope Elder Tie Lian understands.”
Han Feng spoke sincerely, and everyone present nodded in understanding.
But there’s always an exception to the rule.
The little fox on Han Feng’s shoulder suddenly lifted her face and said seriously,
“He’s lying. He only chose Sister Si Yu because he thinks she’s pretty.”
Everyone was stunned, staring at Han Feng in disbelief.
Even Jiang Surou narrowed her eyes at him, her gaze suddenly carrying a dangerous glint.
Flustered, Han Feng grabbed the little fox and tried to stuff her into his bag, gritting his teeth,
“Everywhere you go, you cause trouble! Shut up, and stop spreading nonsense!”
“Sister Xiao Surou, he’s bullying me! Han Feng is bullying me!” the little fox cried out for help.
Jiang Surou immediately snatched the bag, pulled the little fox out, and glared at Han Feng.
“You’re not allowed to bully her!”
Elder Tie Lian, rarely amused, chuckled and said,
“It’s true. I can’t compete with Peak Master Si Yu’s beauty—it’s no wonder she attracts young disciples.”
“You old fart! And you’re the head of the Enforcement Hall? Say one more word, and I’ll tear your mouth apart!” Si Yu shot him a cold glance before turning to Han Feng and saying,
“Alright, since you’ve chosen me as your master, there’s nothing more to discuss. When you return, complete the paperwork to become an outer disciple, pick a residence, and settle in.
Once you’re ready, come to the peak of Luoxia Peak. I’ll prepare a gift for you to mark our first meeting. From then on, focus on your cultivation.”
“Thank you, Master!” Han Feng said, bowing deeply.
With that, Si Yu left the hall on her own.
The Sect Leader said,
“Alright, you may leave as well. The Ancestor’s Ceremony has one more day to go, and we old folks still have to keep watch.”
“Thank you, Sect Leader, esteemed Peak Masters, and Elder Tie Lian. Disciple takes his leave!”
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After leaving the main hall, they ran into members of the Jiang family outside.
Unfortunately, the only one Han Feng recognized was Jiang Huayang.
“Father, Mother, you’re here,” Jiang Surou greeted them.
Han Feng looked closely. So these are my future father-in-law and mother-in-law? And that one who looks very coquettish and not quite like a decent person… must be the eldest sister-in-law?
Jiang Surou introduced them,
“Han Feng, this is my father, Jiang Qingzun. This is my mother, Li Qin. You already know my brother. And that one who doesn’t look like a good person is my sister, Jiang Yinyin.”
“You little brat! So I’m the only one who doesn’t look like a good person, huh?” Jiang Yinyin walked over and tried to pinch Jiang Surou’s cheek, but Jiang Surou swatted her hand away with a smile, showing that the sisters had a good relationship.
Han Feng, still carrying Wang Mian, clasped his hands in greeting.
“Greetings, Uncle, Aunt, Senior Brother, and Senior Sister.”
Since they were only Dao partners and not married, and since the cultivation world lacked the formalities of the mortal world, there weren’t many strict rules to follow.
Jiang Qingzun stepped forward and said with a warm smile,
“Han Feng, you performed admirably this time. You’ve earned the Jiang family’s respect. I never imagined that Luoxia Peak had such a prodigy like you. Seeing you here fills my heart with joy.”
Han Feng clasped his hands and replied,
“Thank you, Uncle, for your praise. This time, I owe my survival to the support of the Jiang family’s brothers and sisters.”
“No, it’s not the Jiang family who helped you—it’s you who helped the Jiang family,” Jiang Qingzun said, shaking his head.
“At the matchmaking event back then, even if you hadn’t been chosen, Jiang Surou would have picked someone else. Ye Longyuan would have acted the same way. In the secret realm, the Jiang and Ye families would have clashed regardless.
Jiang Surou was the catalyst for all of this, and you were the result. Cause and effect are inevitable. No matter who the result was, this conflict was bound to happen.
But had it been anyone else, they wouldn’t have been able to withstand the Ye family’s assault.
It was because of you, and only you, that the Ye family’s threat was resolved and the Jiang family disciples were protected.
Of course, while this all started because Jiang Surou chose you, I won’t blame my daughter. She has the right to choose her own Dao partner. She didn’t like Ye Longyuan, and no one can force her otherwise.
She wasn’t wrong to reject someone she doesn’t like.
If there’s blame to be given, it lies with Ye Longyuan for being petty, malicious, and shameless.
If there’s blame, it also lies with me for not uncovering Ye Longyuan’s schemes earlier and for not paying enough attention to you.
If I had met you even once before, I would have recognized your talent and been able to prepare accordingly.”
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