Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 235 - 160: The Might of Upper Grade C

Niu Xi stood in the courtyard, observing the warmth and coldness of the human interactions around him. Even though he had long seen through it, he couldn’t help but feel chilled to the bone.

But just at this moment, there was a sudden whoosh, and he heard the sound of magical power rippling. Immediately afterward, a clan elder, who had always avoided him, appeared in front of him with a beaming smile.

"Niu Xi, I heard you have something to discuss with me. Feel free to say whatever is on your mind."

The clan elder’s enthusiasm made Niu Xi feel both surprised and flattered.

This was something that had never happened before.

But he didn’t think much of it. This elder had helped him a lot in the past, and held a prestigious position in the Zhu Family. His arrival brightened Niu Xi’s face.

"Clan Elder—"

With the ups and downs, Niu Xi’s eyes welled up with tears.

Zhu Qi saw this and felt rather awkward.

He wasn’t as his words suggested, having other matters, but truly had been avoiding Niu Xi. Unexpectedly, the situation changed.

This time, Niu Xi’s reaction was in stark contrast to his previous behavior.

Fortunately, as a mid-stage Qi Cultivator who had lived nearly a century, his facial expressions were well-practiced.

With just a hint of change, he covered it up and then expressed a thoughtful tone, "If you have any grievances, feel free to tell me. In the Zhu Family, I, Zhu Qi, still carry some weight."

Niu Xi immediately laid out his plans.

Zhu Qi, without a second thought, said directly, "There’s still a vacant position as manager over at the Bai Ze Medicine Garden. See if you’re interested in it."

Niu Xi almost thought he heard it wrong.

"Bai Ze Medicine Garden?"

"Yes, it’s the Clan Leader’s instruction. Our Zhu Family owes you too much. This time, after such an incident, the Clan Leader and several of us elders were enraged. However, for the sake of the family’s stability, this is the only way we can compensate. Do you understand?"

Zhu Qi spoke earnestly.

After all, Niu Xi had been cultivating for decades.

With such a long time, even a pig could gain some insight, let alone a human. Even if he didn’t understand now, he would eventually understand once he left.

It’s better to be direct.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Niu Xi surprisingly understood.

The Bai Ze Medicine Garden, after all, was the most profitable resource point besides the Zhu Family’s own medicine garden. It was lucrative, and over the years, whenever there was a job change, it was always selected from within the Zhu Family’s direct lineage.

Never did he expect it could land on him.

Niu Xi hesitated for a moment, still lacking confidence within.

Previously occupying the housing complex of the Platinum Immortal City had already made many people envious, let alone the Bai Ze Medicine Garden.

Zhu Qi reassured him, "Don’t worry, we’ve got your back. Just do your best."

Only then did Niu Xi nod in agreement.

While seeing Zhu Qi out, he finally started to come to his senses slowly.

"Why did Clan Elder Zhu Qi’s attitude suddenly become so kind!"

This left him somewhat uneasy.

Fortunately, in the time that followed, nothing bad happened. As the day to head to Bai Ze Medicine Garden approached, Niu Xi gradually let go of the matter.

The day before he was to leave, Niu Xi packed simply, and made a point to check on his two sons.

Married into the Zhu Family, his unfaithful wife had given him two sons, but she was rather overbearing. As a result, even since the two sons were sensible, they had been separated from him.

All he could do was to watch from afar each time he came by, gazing at those two children.

But this time, there was a noticeable change.

When he arrived, a female cultivator with a rosy complexion and thin lips stepped out ahead of him.

Niu Xi’s heart was filled with complex emotions.

Of course, this female cultivator was his wife, extraordinarily beautiful, though her thin lips gave her a somewhat sharp appearance.

He didn’t want to be driven away, so he turned to leave, but surprisingly, she called out to him.

"Now that you’re here, come in and sit for a while."

Niu Xi was suddenly overjoyed.

Soon enough, he was in the inner courtyard and saw the two sons cultivating outside.

A mocking expression flashed over the female cultivator’s face, "These two kids are just like you, their talent is extremely poor. They’ve been practicing the Root Source Technique for so long, yet they still haven’t reached the level of a Martial Saint."

Niu Xi was immediately displeased. He knew he held no authority in front of this woman, but seeing the lifeless state of his sons, he felt heartbroken.

Overcome with a rush of emotion, he blurted out, "If you think they’re no good, you can let them be with me."

The woman didn’t expect this man, who had never dared raise his voice to her, to contradict her so boldly. Her face turned livid, "Fine, fine, fine! Indeed, I shouldn’t show you any leniency. Give you an inch and you take a mile."

With that, she summoned the servants to throw Niu Xi out, not expecting it would immediately catch others’ attention.

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Today, the main courtyard was more bustling than usual.

The Clan Leader of the Zhu Family, along with more than a dozen clan elders—everyone who could make it was there.

For the servants of the mansion, this was a rare honor.

"I wonder why so many powerful figures in the clan have gathered here?"

"It’s surely not a bad thing, don’t overthink it."

If it were something bad, it could be seen from the expressions of those clan elders.

This time, the clan elders and the Clan Leader who rushed over all carried a hint of joy between their brows.

Thus, it was naturally a good thing.

They and the Zhu Family were essentially tied together, sharing in prosperity and downfall. If the Zhu Family had good news, they could bask in it a bit too.

They were naturally delighted.

At this moment, in the main courtyard, the current Clan Leader of the Zhu Family, Zhu Zhen, was consulting with the other clan elders.

"How are things going on that side?"