The Murong family, needless to say, was exhilarated upon learning that Yang Feilong had been acclaimed as the foremost expert in the Spiritual Realm. After all, Yang Feilong's very first stop in the Spiritual Realm had been their estate! Not only was their eldest daughter Yang Feilong's woman, but Murong Qingxue was also rumored to be his. Thus, even though their Murong family was merely a third-rate power, their rise was imminent.
Murong Jingyue's emotions were incredibly complex. After breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm, he had not yet decided whether to rejoin the main clan. Unexpectedly, because his descendants were Yang Feilong's women, his elder brothers, second brother, and even his father had brought people to welcome him and his established branch back to the ancestral home! Their Murong clan was powerful, a first-rate family, but what of it? They were no match for those super first-rate powers. Yet Yang Feilong alone could suppress numerous super first-rate forces, with many of them merely trying to appease him. Naturally, they wished to forge a connection with Yang Feilong. Furthermore, when the inside story of how the Li family of Guangnan City had annihilated the Wang family spread, countless forces went mad. It turned out that Yang Feilong was responsible for the Li family's patriarch failing in his attempt to break through to the Integration realm! This immediately made more forces eager to connect with Yang Feilong, as it meant they wouldn't have to fear death from a failed breakthrough to the Integration realm! The Murong clan also desired to birth an Integration realm expert and ascend to the status of a super first-rate power!
"Father, I will speak to Feilong," Murong Jingyue replied, a wry smile on his face, as he faced his father's personal request.
"No rush, no rush," Murong Jingyue's father said with a gratified smile, then proceeded to utter many flattering words, claiming he had long wished to bring him and his established branch back to the main clan. He even promised the resources of the most direct lineage upon their return. Had this been before, Murong Jingyue would have been overjoyed. However, he knew that all of this was due to Yang Feilong, and thus, he was not as happy. He simply felt a sense of complexity. Honestly, he no longer wished to return to the main clan. It wasn't that he didn't want to reunite with his family, but rather that he felt too many interests were involved! Moreover, he knew Yang Feilong had a deep affection for their branch. If they returned to the main clan, with so many people there wanting Yang Feilong's help, would he help them or not? He feared that if he didn't, their branch would be gossiped about! It wasn't that he was judging a noble heart with a base mind, but rather that such a situation was easy to imagine!
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For the past few days, Yang Feilong had been staying at Lin Qiaoxi and Fang Qingxue's residence. Except for a few select individuals, he had refused most visitors, wishing only for a few days of peace. His earlier plan to tour Zhongzhou City with the two women had been shattered into pieces and become a distant hope after that day's events. They had become the center of attention in Zhongzhou City. Wherever they went, they would undoubtedly be discussed, and such a feeling of being under a spotlight was certainly unpleasant.
"Why don't we return to the mortal world?" Fang Qingxue looked at Yang Feilong.
"I also want to return to the mortal world!" Lin Qiaoxi said softly. In truth, if not for the fact that being in the Spiritual Realm meant being mobbed by onlookers whenever they went out, she wouldn't have minded returning to the mortal world as much. For once they returned, she would have to see Yang Feilong's other women, and her time with him would surely be limited. However, in the Spiritual Realm, she felt uneasy. Especially concerning her brother, she felt speechless. He had once driven Yang Feilong away with harsh words, and later, upon seeing Yang Feilong, he had become obsequious, constantly addressing him as "brother-in-law," as if he were desperate to grovel. This made Lin Qiaoxi feel utterly embarrassed to have such a brother.
"Since you both wish to return to the mortal world, let's return," Yang Feilong said with a light laugh. He himself was somewhat eager to return to the mortal world. Otherwise, the endless stream of social obligations he had to deal with daily would be overwhelming. Some people he could refuse, but others he couldn't, such as the Fang family, who had provided considerable assistance to Fang Qingxue, and certain official organizations in the Spiritual Realm. Those he should help, he naturally would. He had been out recently to help. Now that he had helped quite a bit, it was time to leave. Of course, he would return in the future, as he had a cooperative project with the official sector: helping people heal and cure illnesses, which required discussion and agreement. This was, naturally, to assist the officials. Before, their control in the Spiritual Realm was quite weak, but with Yang Feilong's help, their influence would significantly increase! After all, they needed his assistance. And Yang Feilong's consultation fees would be collected by the officials.
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Three days later.
Yang Feilong, along with the two women, first arrived at Guangnan City to see his parents. After staying in Guangnan City for a day, they left without a sound. With his current cultivation, unless someone was in the Integration realm, they would be unable to detect their trace!
The Murong Family.
Yang Feilong returned once more to the Murong family in Yong'an City. Yang Feilong naturally held a deep affection for the Murong family, as his two women, Murong Qingxue and Murong Qiuyue, were both members of the Murong clan. As for Yang Feilong bringing two more women with him, the Murong family not only held no ill will towards them but also treated them with great hospitality. They were all aware that Yang Feilong was excellent in all respects, except for his rather abundant romantic entanglements. However, they did not criticize this. Capable men were inherently like this. Moreover, Yang Feilong had principles; many large families had offered their most beautiful, direct-lineage unmarried daughters to Yang Feilong, but he had refused them all. While Yang Feilong appreciated beauty, he preferred women with whom he shared genuine feelings. Lin Qiaoxi and Fang Qingxue, for instance, had fallen for him over time. Women who were readily available held no appeal for him. There were countless beauties in the world; if Yang Feilong took in every woman he encountered, he would have far more than his current twenty-something companions.
"Feilong, my father has asked me to help with something! See if you can..." Murong Jingyue pulled Yang Feilong aside for a private talk, a look of embarrassment on his face.
"Old Master, just say the word," Yang Feilong replied with a light smile. Truth be told, he was unsure how to address Murong Jingyue. Based on Murong Qingxue's lineage, he should be called Grandpa; based on Murong Qiuyue's, he would be Great-Grandpa. Yang Feilong opted for a vague address. Hearing Yang Feilong's words, Murong Jingyue breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, Yang Feilong was easy to talk to, or he wouldn't have known what to do. Thus, Murong Jingyue conveyed his father's request to Yang Feilong. It was a request for Yang Feilong to protect the Murong family's ancestor when he attempted to break through to the Integration realm. This was naturally because the Murong family's ancestor feared death should his attempt to reach the Integration realm fail.
"Have they arrived?" Yang Feilong asked.
"Yes. He previously wanted to meet you, but felt it more appropriate for me to convey the message first," Murong Jingyue replied.
"That's no problem," Yang Feilong smiled.
"Thank you so much!" Murong Jingyue said repeatedly with a smile. Yang Feilong told him there was no need for such politeness. Yang Feilong agreed, firstly because of his good relationship with the Murong family, considering him their son-in-law. Secondly, he also wished to personally witness the spectacle of a perfect Void Refining realm expert attempting to break through to the Integration realm! He, after all, was not yet in the Integration realm, and such an event in the future might provide him with some insights, benefiting his own future attempt to reach the Integration realm. In fact, many people would have wished for him to observe such an event, for with him present, even if the attempt failed, their lives would be spared.