As a father, I just want to quietly watch you live a long life

Chapter 910: Chapter 281 Qingshan Remains, The Beauty Has Aged, A Harsh Welcome from the Underworld_2

“The undercurrents are surging.” Li Che exhaled heavily.

His eyes flickered, emotions stirring within him.

The Great Supervising Minister of Qintian Observatory in the Divine Capital once said that whoever obtains the Six-Eared Two-Hearted Great Saint’s Heart-following Golden Iron Divine Rod would ascend the tower of Qi Tian City and acquire the Mythical Weapon, the Ruyi Stick…

Adding to that, during his previous participation in the Divine Sculpture Ridge Elder assessment, the sudden appearance of the Heart-following Golden Iron Divine Rod stirred quite the commotion.

Perhaps it was precisely for this reason that the strong figures from the Corpse God Cult have been mobilizing frequently and heading his way?

Li Che buried his thoughts deep in his heart; the appearances of the Corpse God Cult outside Divine Sculpture Ridge certainly weren’t for him to mention — it was more fitting to let God-binding Yellow Sword Wine bring it up.

Li Che continued drinking with the elders.

The feast extended long into the night, marked by revelry and indulgence.

Zhang Ya was thoroughly drunk, her cheeks flushed as she nestled into Li Che’s embrace. She was overjoyed — her husband was capable, and their daughter had become the Divine Sect’s Young Sect Master.

Zhang Ya had never dared to imagine days like these before.

At that time, they lived in a dilapidated hut in Fei Lei City, where the wind leaked through the cracks, worrying about their livelihood every single day.

Who would have thought their family could rise to such heights now?

And yet, Zhang Ya herself unexpectedly earned the honorary Elder status…

Li Che wrapped his arms around Zhang Ya’s waist, and she clung to him like a koala bear.

“Sect Master, Sect Master’s Wife… I’ll take Xiao Ya back first. Xi Xi must follow the Sect Master and cultivate diligently — no slacking off. Next time we meet, father will test your cultivation. If you’re lagging behind, I’ll certainly be stern with you.”

Li Che directed these words to Xi Xi, admonishing her.

Immediately, Xi Xi planted her hands on her hips and stuck out her chubby little belly.

“Don’t worry, father! Xi Xi is working hard to get stronger. When I grow strong, I’ll definitely suppress you!”

Xi Xi declared boastfully.

She triggered waves of laughter around the table.

Li Che couldn’t help but smile as well. Though his outward cultivation seemed unimpressive, Xi Xi knew he’d hidden his true strength.

Therefore, Xi Xi’s obvious goal was surpassing the strength he revealed.

“Alright then, father will wait for you to grow stronger and see it for himself.”

Li Che then bid farewell to Xi Xi while holding Zhang Ya and boarded the carriage.

At another banquet table, Nie Yang abstained entirely from drinking, adhering to a charioteer’s principle: no drinking and driving.

Seeing Li Che carrying Zhang Ya into the carriage, Nie Yang promptly ushered Li Chengzhou to follow them.

Returning to Liuxiang Lane, Li Che carried Zhang Ya, still attached to him, as he looked at Nie Yang. “Mr. Nie, the banquet isn’t over yet; take Chengzhou back to enjoy more food and drink, make merry.”

Upon hearing this, Nie Yang made no remarks.

He clasped his hands in salute to Li Che, then took the sword-wielding and cold-faced Li Chengzhou and drove the carriage away.

Li Che carried Zhang Ya back into the courtyard.

The moonlight was cold and serene, resembling a gauzy glow descending on the human world, gently draping Li Che and Zhang Ya, shrouding them in a faint radiance.

Zhang Ya’s face was flushed red, her drunken eyes dreamy. The potency of the Spiritual Wine was no joke — her martial cultivation couldn’t suppress its effects. Coupled with her joyful mood and indulgence, she quickly succumbed to intoxication.

Placing his drunk wife onto the bed, Li Che activated the divinity within his [Pure Heart] Dao Fruit to tend to Zhang Ya’s physical body.

He also called upon the Dragon Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit’s power, channeling its strength to refine Zhang Ya’s physique.

Helping her improve her sinews and bones, he even infused her with his understanding of the Martial Path in one go.

For her to match the pace of Li Che and Xi Xi, it would undoubtedly be difficult for Zhang Ya.

However, Li Che’s aspiration was for his family to be well, to silently watch his daughter achieve longevity, but not at the expense of neglecting his wife.

The warm Zhang Ya, her face flushed, lips pressed together, and a smile lingering at the corners of her mouth — she seemed to be dreaming of something pleasant.

After cleaning Zhang Ya up and tucking her in, Li Che walked out of the room.

“Did Xiao Ya drink too much?”

A soft voice came from afar.

Li Che, clad in a dark robe, turned to see Nurse Momo seated in a rocking chair, wrapped in a thin blanket, her weathered face lined with wrinkles.

“Xiao Ya, that girl… she’s so simple… You must treat her well.”

“A Che, your status and position now differ greatly from the past. The temptations you’ll face will only grow. I hope you’ll hold fast to your true heart and care for your family.”

Her words were earnest as she gazed at Li Che with moonlight faintly illuminating her figure, lending a peaceful aura.

Li Che’s heart suddenly calmed.

He sat down beside Nurse Momo, settling on the wooden floor. Moonlight shone against the edge of the black tiles above them, cascading like flowing water.

Li Che smiled and began chatting with Nurse Momo.

Nurse Momo had watched Xi Xi grow up. Back in Xu Family’s Spiritual Child Institute, when the Spirit Infant Sect stormed in to seize Xi Xi and other Spirit Children, Nurse Momo fought to her last breath, even risking her own life — something Li Che deeply admired and respected.

Facing death often proves the true test of character.

“Cough, cough…”

Nurse Momo coughed lightly a few times, breaking the tranquility of the moonlit scene.

Leaning back in her chair, her gaze turned profound. “A Che…”

“We both walked out from Fei Lei City. To see your family rise to such heights… it fills me with joy. Xi Xi has a father like you and now a master like the Taibai Sect Master; her future is on solid ground.”

“Watching her grow step by step brings me immense happiness.”

Li Che stood up and moved behind Nurse Momo, massaging her temples.

Her dry, white hair and deeply lined face seemed so fragile…