Chapter 1189: Chapter 714_2
The Immortal Sect was recruiting disciples. Her parents sent her and her brother to have their Spiritual Roots tested, and only Ding Ling had them.
A simple village girl came to the Immortal Sect. Initially, she received some basic entrance pills from the sect, but from then on, she relied entirely on herself, completing tasks to acquire pills for advancement!
Without family support, she might be bullied by the wealthy second generation or the Immortal second generation of the sect.
Ding Ling was gentle and beautiful, attracting protection from men, but also endlessly provoking trouble from women!
Lai Jianlin, since meeting Ding Ling, often saw her in the Scripture Pavilion. After seeing her repeatedly, they became acquainted!
Today was the Lunar New Year in the Mortal World; Ding Ling especially missed her family, which was only natural!
Lai Jianlin had experienced it himself; he returned home a few months ago, but over the years, his family had been sending resources his way, allowing him to live more comfortably than this junior sister!
At this moment, he was a bit impulsive, longing to visit his parents. After all, his junior sister had already met his parents!
“Why not? We could visit your family? Take advantage of the current moment to go home for a visit?”
Ding Ling lifted her eyes softly, hoping for a surprise, hesitantly asking, “Is it possible? Aren’t we currently on a task, can we leave?”
“It should be fine, right? Where is your hometown? Let’s set a time, then request leave. With so many cultivators here, our abilities are average; we won’t be missed, hehe, let’s visit your family first!”
Lai Jianlin’s lips curled into a confident smile as he was certain about this plan!
Lai Jianlin had already made up his mind. Thinking of his brother Luo Yaxuan and family by his side, it’s just that his junior sister is so young. Otherwise, they could have been Daoist couples already!
They’re different. Both he and Ding Ling were already over 20 years old, and even if not yet at the Golden Core stage, they would consider it. Becoming a Daoist couple could slow down advancement!
Both of them had entered the Golden Core stage, and meeting the parents to finalize marriage plans should be on the agenda!
Ding Ling was even more delighted. The senior brother was so considerate. She had been wanting to see her family and also wanted to introduce the senior brother to her family, seeing that Sister Yan Weiwei could lead her family in cultivation too!
Cai Xiangxiang could also guide her family in cultivation!
Ding Ling had been planning this for a while, but back when she and her senior brother were only in the Foundation Establishment stage, the journey was long, and they needed some protection!
Now that both had entered the Golden Core stage, they had some ability to protect themselves!
Lai Jianlin immediately relayed the message to Luo Yaxuan, informing him of this news!
When Luo Yaxuan heard Lai Jianlin was going to meet the parents, he didn’t object, only teased him a bit. They were all adults, and whatever decisions they made weren’t impulsive—all that was left for a brother to do was offer blessings!
Lai Jianlin then used the communicator to notify his father and made arrangements with family members who had accompanied him!
Family Head Lai heard of his son’s decision, and both parents and wife accepted this daughter-in-law, so he had no objections!
He was determined to have his son lead disciples from both families together, to look out for each other!
Lai Jianlin arranged for two brothers to accompany him, while the rest followed Luo Yaxuan to complete tasks!
As for when they would return, it might be a month or two, depending on the situation. It might take a month or two to settle!
Lai Jianlin also mentioned this to others in the Saint Sect and to those he knew within the Ten Great Clans!
Those acquaintances knew that Lai Jianlin was taking Ding Ling home.
Xuanyuan Mengting, knowing they were going on a long journey, led a group of girls associated with Jiang Tang to send them off, presenting them with gifts!
Xuanyuan Mengting and these girls gave out of respect for Jiang Tang. After all, these people belonged to the Saint Sect, considered women connected to Jiang Tang, and were regarded as their teacher’s wife!
Lai Jianlin looked at the items Xuanyuan Mengting and the girls gave to Ding Ling, like a wedding send-off, feeling grateful. They weren’t lacking in items but in the sentiment!
Ding Ling also heard Xuanyuan Mengting joking with her through private whispers, and the gifts included not only gold and silver treasures but also some Magical Treasures, vestment robes, and even some materials for low-level cultivation!
Shyly accepting the gifts, she smiled gratefully at them, regardless of whether the visit to meet the parents this time would mean marrying immediately.
She also wanted to bring her family over, just like the others, to the base, so she could aid them in cultivation with them around!
Lai Jianlin parted from those who had come to see them off, then led his two subordinates and Ding Ling aboard their flying treasure. There they could sleep, cultivate, and do whatever they wished.
Ding Ling’s thoughts had already flown to her hometown. Sitting in the Magical Treasure’s lounge, she was constantly embraced by Lai Jianlin in a peaceful and warm setting.
The two Lai family brothers felt like they were fed a mouthful of dog food. They were also elite disciples, good-looking, only slightly less capable than Lai Jianlin. They hadn’t given up on diligent cultivation either!
Following Lai Jianlin into the Saint Sect, they also worked hard and had reached the Golden Core stage. Seeing the couple being affectionate, they each found an empty room, opting to cultivate rather than eat dog food!
The two brothers avoiding the role of a third wheel suited Lai Jianlin perfectly. Although on a task during this period, he and his junior sister could cultivate in this small room, and would often complete paired tasks!
When his junior sister faced questions she didn’t understand, she looked at him with an admiring gaze, fulfilling his masculine vanity!
Lai Jianlin didn’t know how other couples interacted, but he particularly liked his junior sister’s gentle, kind, and understanding nature, and her occasional admiring and loving look.
Feeling even more desire to dote on her.
Lai Jianlin fashioned what appeared to be a simple Magical Treasure. With energy stones, it absorbed Spiritual Energy automatically to activate, and it had a compass. By simply pressing the address, the flying treasure would automatically reach its destination!
Of course, this treasure also had safety functions, including defensive counterattacks.
Lai Jianlin was contemplating learning intermediate crafting functions when he had more time. Currently, he was busy with tasks and helping his junior sister, alongside his own advancements, yet this busyness was quite joyful!
At this current moment, it felt like the happiest time of their life!
Holding his junior sister, Lai Jianlin couldn’t help but kiss her cheek, softly murmuring sweet nothings!
Under Lai Jianlin’s initiative, Ding Ling also responded bashfully from time to time.
The two were absorbed in their love, forgetting themselves and the Magical Treasure, ignoring anyone else!
After a day and night of flying, the Magical Treasure stopped. During this day and night, they indulged only in eating and resting, not sleeping, and didn’t bother with the two brothers!
The flying treasure stopped, indicating they had arrived at their destination!
“Senior brother, is this it?” Ding Ling’s face was full of surprise, her eyes glowing, making her look even more attractive.
“Yes, look down, is this your hometown?”
Lai Jianlin had just pressed the address, as given by his junior sister. Whether or not it was her village remained to be seen.
Ding Ling left the village five or six years ago. Not much had changed. The place Lai Jianlin positioned was the county town, not far from their hometown. Mortals could walk there in two hours. Her family lived in the mountains.
They lived in the mountains, with hardly any arable land in their village. Their village was small, surrounded by about a dozen households in that district.
Some hunters lived in the mountains, relying on hunting for a living. Her family was similar, sustaining on hunted goods and mountain resources.
Every year, Immortal Masters came to the county town to recruit disciples. They knew the dates were regular!
Her parents had long decided, like the rest of the village, thinking if the children had Spiritual Roots and were sent to the Immortal Sect, they would escape poverty and become Immortals, bringing honor to the family!
On that day, children from the village grouped together, accompanying adults to the county town; adults sold hunted prey, dried medicinal herbs, and saved animal skins.
That day, they walked for two hours. Though they were tired from often climbing mountains and walking mountain roads, they reached the county town with excitement, queued early, and many ended up disappointed—only she had Spiritual Roots!
Upon knowing she had Spiritual Roots, her parents’ happy smiles hadn’t left her memory!