Becoming An Immortal Begins With Marrying A Wife

Chapter 184 Sage Tree (12)

[Fire Spirit Root Aptitude +5] x9

"Alright, stop it. Do we still want to go home for dinner if we keep going?" Wen Zhiyun turned around and looked at Chen An discontentedly, pushing him away from her body that he had been sticking to, preventing him from continuing his endless teasing.

Seeing that she really didn't want to, Chen An stopped his actions and had the thought to take out a Daoist robe from his storage ring and put it on her.

"Don't do this again next time. Do I still have any dignity if someone sees us?" While tying the belt around her waist, Wen Zhiyun complained.

Although her figure was provocative, her appearance was enchanting, and her temperament was charming, she had always been a very conservative person since she was young. She couldn't stand Chen An's shameless behavior.

Chen An shrugged and said, "Disciple, this shows that you don't trust the strength of my divine sense. As long as there are people within a hundred miles, my divine sense can't be deceived. Who can break in and see us?"

Wen Zhiyun gave him a disdainful look and said with an annoyed expression, "What if someone has a Law Weapon that can shield divine sense?"

"That would require at least a fourth-grade Law Weapon, or even a fifth-grade Law Weapon, to completely shield my divine sense."

"But you should know that the Heaven and Earth Sect is just a Nascent Soul sect. Except for the few highest-ranking individuals, the others don't have such high-grade Law Weapons."

"So, your worries are completely unnecessary."

"Unnecessary? What if the Sect Master and the Holy Maiden happen to come over to the alchemy hall? Won't they see us then?"

"Why would they come here for no reason? Can you stop arguing?"

"I'm not arguing, I'm considering everything!"

"If they come, they come. Both the Sect Master and the Holy Maiden are women. Even if they see you completely, you won't suffer any losses."

"Chen, do you think this is a matter of loss or not? This is a matter of whether I still have any dignity!"

The more Wen Zhiyun spoke, the angrier she became. She even wanted to hit her husband, feeling that her husband was a bastard who often disregarded the face of his wives and concubines just to satisfy his strange preferences.

Chen An smiled and said, "You rebellious disciple, daring to defy your master. It seems like you haven't learned your lesson yet!"

As he spoke, he started to touch and tease his spoiled concubine.

Seeing that her bastard husband was about to do it again, Wen Zhiyun couldn't help but panic and quickly shouted, "Stop, stop!"

However, she was just putting on a tough front. Her body was weak, and she soon gave in to Chen An's advances.

After more than a quarter of an hour.

[Fire Spirit Root Aptitude +5]

"Smack!"

Wen Zhiyun tidied up her messy Daoist robe and angrily slapped her husband's arm, her eyebrows furrowed in anger. "Don't force me to call you Master in the future. It's so embarrassing!"

"You've called me 'father' many times, why do you feel embarrassed to call me 'Master'?"

Chen An deliberately attacked Wen Zhiyun's sense of shame.

Wen Zhiyun blushed and said, "You're so annoying. I won't talk to you anymore. Quickly take out the flying sword, I want to go back to the Cave Mansion for dinner."

"Alright, alright, I'll use the sword to take you back."

Chen An no longer bickers with his spoiled concubine, and instead takes her back to Cave Mansion as she wishes.

Just now, the spoiled concubine wanted to make trouble, but the master didn't back down either. At this moment, he should accommodate her a little, otherwise it wouldn't be good to make excessive demands in the future.

After all, if you want the horse to run, you have to feed it grass.

Before returning to Cave Mansion, the couple went to the market to buy a dozen bird eggs the size of pomelos to bring back for their silly daughter to eat.

"Husband, there's a jewelry store over there, I want to take a look."

"Didn't we say we need to hurry home? Why do you still want to go shopping?"

"Why are you always like this? You treat Ying'er, Yue'er, and Sister Shen so well, even Jiu Ji later on, but why do you like to argue with me?"

Wen Zhiyun felt wronged and felt very uncomfortable.

Seeing the spoiled concubine looking like she wanted to cry, Chen An raised his hand and wiped the moisture from the corner of her eye, earnestly and gently saying to her:

"Zhiyun, I am not favoring any one of you, nor am I targeting anyone. I treat all five of you sisters equally."

"Just know that everyone's personality is different, and the way to get along with them will also be different."

"I argue with you not because I have any opinions about you, but because I enjoy being with you like this. Don't you think that occasionally arguing with each other as a couple can make the relationship more interesting?"

"Even if what you say is reasonable, can't you be a little more accommodating when arguing with me?"

Wen Zhiyun didn't feel as uncomfortable anymore, and her tone of speech became a bit coquettish.

Chen An smiled and said, "Okay, from now on, I will be more accommodating to you."

Hearing this, Wen Zhiyun felt happy, and the frustration in her heart was relieved. She said to Chen An, "Then accompany me to the jewelry store."

"Okay."

Chen An readily agreed.

After entering the jewelry store.

In addition to buying a carved rose-patterned hairpin for herself, Wen Zhiyun carefully selected a piece of jewelry for each of her four sisters and two daughters, such as bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and so on.

They spent about two quarters of an hour shopping.

The couple finally came out of the jewelry store and flew home in the direction of their house on their flying sword.

Not long after, the couple returned to Cave Mansion.

As soon as they entered, they heard the sound of their silly daughter running towards them.

"Dad, did you buy the bird eggs for me?"

Chen Yike looked up with her little face, her whole face filled with anticipation.

Chen An teased her, "Oh dear, we came back too quickly and forgot to buy you bird eggs."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yike first froze, then immediately made a disappointed face, looking like she wanted to cry.

Seeing this, Chen An quickly took out the dozen or so bird eggs he had bought from his storage ring, as if performing magic.

As soon as she saw bird eggs, the silly daughter instantly smiled with joy.

...

Time flew by.

In the following days, the family's life was peaceful and happy.

They used to live day by day, not knowing what the future held.

But now, the wife and daughter could walk out of the Cave Mansion without worries, socializing with their neighbors at the doorstep.

Such days made them feel exceptionally happy and content.

Chen An felt the same way.

His life had become much easier.

Every day, he would refine pills, complete the annual tasks assigned by the Pill Hall, or take Wen Zhiyun to the public pill refining room to teach her pill refining. When there was no one around, they could even have some secret affection. He would also refine more pills to sell in the market and use the spiritual stones earned to cultivate.

Days passed like this, one after another.

Unknowingly, more than half a month had passed.

On this night, Chen An was entangled with Shen Qingyi in the room when he suddenly sensed that the Sage Tree seed outside had sprouted and was growing rapidly at an unimaginable speed. This surprised him and made him stop.

"Husband, what's wrong?" Shen Qingyi asked in confusion when she saw him suddenly stop.

Chen An explained, "I sensed that the seed I planted half a month ago has sprouted and instantly grown into a large tree, over three meters tall. It's so amazing."

Upon hearing her husband's words, Shen Qingyi immediately expanded her spiritual awareness. After sensing that what her husband said was true, she was completely shocked.

It had only just sprouted and already grown over three meters tall?

What kind of tree was this?

Why was it so extraordinary?

Shen Qingyi couldn't understand. She had grown up in the Mysterious Yellow Sect, with an adoptive father who was an elder and had far more knowledge than her peers. But even so, she had never seen such an outrageous tree, nor had she ever heard of it.

"Husband, let's get out of bed and go take a look," Shen Qingyi said curiously, getting up and putting on a piece of clothing.

However, as soon as she sat up halfway, Chen An pressed her back down.

"Husband?"

"Don't worry, we'll go see after we finish."

"..."

After about the time it takes to burn an incense stick...

[Sword Art +5, Gold Spirit Root Aptitude +5]

"Husband, let's go. Let's go out and see what's going on," Shen Qingyi said, picking up a bellyband next to her and using Earth Escape Technique to go to the other side of the fence with Chen An.

Then, what came into their view was a large tree trunk as thick as a bucket, with branches covered in roots and dense foliage.

"Husband, this tree is only a little over three meters tall, how can the trunk be so thick?" Shen Qingyi had never seen such a strange tree before and felt that she had opened her eyes wide this time.

Chen An lied, "I don't know either. I bought this seed from a stall in the market. It looked a bit peculiar, so I bought it and planted it."

"How much did you buy it for, husband?"

"One low-grade spiritual stone."

"Just one low-grade spiritual stone?" Shen Qingyi was somewhat surprised, then delightedly said, "Husband, we've hit the jackpot. This tree doesn't look ordinary at all."

While the couple chatted and observed the Sage Tree in front of them, the tree suddenly opened a pair of eyes on its trunk.

These eyes were full of wisdom and fell upon Chen An and Shen Qingyi, curiously observing the two of them.

"Husband, why does this tree have eyes?!" Shen Qingyi was a little startled and instinctively took out a long sword from her storage bag, being very cautious.

In comparison, Chen An was much calmer.

He believed that products from the system were guaranteed to be excellent and wouldn't harm their master.

As expected, the Sage Tree in front of them spoke the next moment, emitting an ancient and vicissitudinous voice:

"This... Is this my master and madam of this lifetime?!"

"Hiss!"

"Master is so handsome, madam is so beautiful. Even the sun and moon in the sky pale in comparison to master and madam, feeling ashamed and inferior!"

"How much good fortune did I accumulate in my previous lives to be able to grow in master and madam's home in this lifetime?"

"Even if I were to die on the spot, I could die with my eyes closed."

"Master, madam, in this lifetime, I am willing to go through fire and water for you. Even if I were to turn to ashes, I would spare no effort!"

Listening to the extravagant praise and loyalty from the Sage Tree, Chen An and Shen Qingyi were momentarily stunned.

What was the situation with this tree?

Why did it start flattering as soon as it opened its mouth?

And what did it mean by previous lives and this lifetime?

The couple couldn't make sense of it.

After a moment of regaining their senses, Chen An asked the Sage Tree, "Can you introduce yourself to us?"

"Oh, handsome and elegant, with an immortal aura, unparalleled temperament, my master, why are you saying such things? I am your most loyal servant. I must obey any command from you. Why do you ask for my opinion?"

Sage Tree was shamelessly flattering Chen An, showing great skill in flattery.

Chen An was dumbfounded. Was this Mr. Tree, who was supposed to be an educator, or a shameless flatterer like a eunuch?

Thinking this, he said, "Alright, enough of this nonsense. Introduce yourself quickly."

"Alright, sir."

Sage Tree respectfully responded and then briefly introduced himself, saying, "I am an ancient tree spirit skilled in education. I have gone through countless cycles of reincarnation and have been called Mr. Tree, Old Tree, Tree God, and so on."

"I have taught students throughout the heavens and myriad realms, including Foundation Building experts, Gold Core masters, and even Nascent Soul superiors."

"In this world, there is no student I cannot teach. There are only students who surpass their predecessors."

After listening to Sage Tree's self-introduction, Chen An nodded involuntarily.

He had found the value of this tree.

That was to be a teacher for his two daughters, to teach them.

However, he didn't know the tree's level of education.

Thinking this, Chen An asked, "Old Tree, for now, I will call you Old Tree. I have four wives and two young daughters at home. I plan to have you be my daughters' teacher. Can you handle it?"

"Sir, please rest assured. Many sages of the past have been my students. You need not worry about my teaching ability."

Sage Tree said confidently.

Chen An and Shen Qingyi were both skeptical and decided to test it thoroughly.

Poetry, lyrics, allusions, maxims...

The couple took turns, using their peak knowledge to test Sage Tree.

The final result of the test was highly satisfactory!

Before leaving, Chen An gave Sage Tree a task: to take care of the bird eggs in the nearby nest, using its roots to lift the eggs to the top of the tree, allowing them to absorb the essence of the sun and moon and hatch successfully.

Sage Tree listened and did as instructed, but before doing so, it couldn't help but flatter the bird eggs, praising them. It was flattering the eggs.

It said that this egg was extraordinary, surely the king among eggs, an egg within an egg!

Seeing Sage Tree flatter even the eggs in such a bizarre way, Shen Qingyi couldn't help but worry and said, "Husband, this tree seems to be excessively flattering. I'm worried that our two daughters will learn bad habits from it."

"Don't worry, they won't. If I see anything wrong, I will correct it in time."

Chen An patted Shen Qingyi's hand and reassured her in a gentle voice.

...

In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.

The sky was still slightly bright.

Although it was still early, his wives and daughters had already gotten up and come out of their rooms.

They were puzzled to see a big tree suddenly appearing outside the house.

When they saw the tree open its eyes and flatteringly speak, except for Jiu Ji, who had grown up in the demon realm, the other wives and daughters were all frightened.

A monster!

An unknown monster appeared in the house!

"Husband, Sister Shen, come out quickly. There's a tree monster in the house!"

Song Huaying tightly protected her daughter and nervously shouted.

Upon hearing this, Chen An and Shen Qingyi used earth escape technique to quickly come out.

"Husband, look over there, there's a tree monster."

Song Huaying looked worried.

She, as a sheltered flower, felt very nervous about the sudden appearance of a tree monster.

Chen An explained, "Everyone, don't worry. This is the seed that was planted that day. It has sprouted and grown so big overnight."

Upon hearing this, his wives and daughters were all shocked. Could it really grow so big overnight?

Chen An introduced his wives to Sage Tree and asked it to address them in order of their marriage as First Lady, Second Lady, Third Lady, Fourth Lady, and Fifth Lady. Similarly, he asked it to address his two daughters as Miss and Second Miss.

The five wives had no objections to this.

Even Shen Qingyi and Wen Zhiyun, who were called Fourth Lady and Third Lady, respectively, didn't find it inappropriate.

Neither of them relied on their age to act superior.

After that, Chen An asked Sage Tree to introduce itself to his wives and officially assigned it the task of being his daughters' teacher.

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuejian was a little excited.

Chen Yike, on the other hand, had a disappointed expression.

...

Time flew by.

Days passed quickly.

Before they knew it, several days had passed.

On this night, Chen An was in his room, entwined with his young wife Song Huaying, trying to fulfill her wish of having a chubby son.

As dawn approached, Song Huaying couldn't bear it anymore and wanted to lie down and rest for a while.

Chen An asked her to lie down and gave her a full-body massage to help her relax.

After about half an hour, the massage ended.

Chen An sat cross-legged on the bed and activated his alchemy attribute panel.

[Alchemy: Fourth Rank Intermediate · 55%]

"You're improving really fast."

"Unfortunately, my young wife doesn't have the fire spiritual root, so she can't refine pills. The reward for the experience in pill refining can't trigger the bond of 'sharing blessings'."

"Only attributes that both parties possess can trigger the bond of 'sharing blessings'."

"For example, with my young wife, it's the wood spiritual root aptitude. With my ice slag concubine, it's the strength of divine consciousness and the earth spiritual root aptitude. With my arrogant concubine, it's the fire spiritual root aptitude. With my female swordsman concubine, it's swordsmanship and the gold spiritual root aptitude. With my little fox spirit concubine, it's vitality, spirit, and the water spiritual root aptitude."

"During these days, Chen An also discovered a system mechanism."

"That is, the attributes obtained in the past through affection will not stop receiving rewards just because they are no longer the strongest attributes of the wives and concubines."

"For example, when my young wife hadn't embarked on the path of cultivation yet, even though she didn't have the fire spiritual root, her most talented area was pill refining."

"Therefore, the reward Chen An received from their affection was an increase in pill refining experience."

"Now, my young wife's strongest attribute, her most talented area, has become the wood spiritual root aptitude."

"But this doesn't mean that in the future, affection with my young wife won't increase pill refining experience anymore. Instead, both pill refining experience and wood spiritual root aptitude will increase together."

"In short, the attributes that can be obtained through affection with wives and concubines will not decrease, only increase."

"With a blink of an eye, the time came to the next day."

"Chen An had another session with his young wife before he got dressed and prepared to go to the pill refining room."

"Now, he mainly had three ways to improve his own strength."

"One, affection with wives and concubines."

"Two, using spells to play with his daughter or receiving feedback after his daughter grows up."

"Three, refining spiritual stones for cultivation."

"One mainly improves overall attributes, two mainly improves spell proficiency, and occasionally grants cultivation rewards, while three purely improves cultivation."

"Leaving the room, he headed towards the pill refining room."

"On the way, passing by Sage Tree, he saw his two daughters sitting quietly under the tree, attentively listening to Sage Tree's careful teaching."

"Chen Yuejian was really listening attentively, while Chen Yike kept staring at the bird's egg on top of the tree, drooling."

"Seeing the state of his two daughters, Chen An was truly impressed."

"He stopped and listened from a distance for a while, realizing that Sage Tree's teachings were quite comprehensive, or rather, quite diverse, covering various subjects."

At this moment, Sage Tree said to Chen An's two daughters:

"Young Miss and Second Miss, it's time to check your understanding of yesterday's lesson."

"Yes, Old Tree, please ask."

Chen Yuejian replied with the appearance of a well-behaved student.

Chen Yike was still staring at the bird's egg, but she also nodded in response.

Seeing both little ones responding, Sage Tree asked:

"What is a dog called when it becomes a demon?"

"A dog demon!"

Chen Yuejian answered immediately.

Sage Tree looked shocked, "You can answer that instantly. Miss Yuejian is truly intelligent and exceptional. She has the demeanor of a Confucian sage. No, among all the Confucian sages I have taught, none can compare to Miss Yuejian. She has the demeanor of a literary sage!"

Listening to Sage Tree shamelessly flatter his eldest daughter, Chen An couldn't help but twitch his mouth slightly.

Originally, he wanted to warn Sage Tree not to constantly flatter his two precious daughters, lest they become foolish from all the flattery. But when he saw that his two daughters didn't believe him at all and were just laughing uncontrollably, he didn't say anything.

Next, Sage Tree continued to ask the two little ones questions, which were basically the same as before, asking them what a cat becomes when it becomes a demon, what a duck becomes when it becomes a demon, and what a chicken becomes when it becomes a demon.

These questions were too easy, and both daughters answered almost instantly.

Then, Sage Tree went on to flatter the two little ones, making them laugh uncontrollably and think that Old Tree was funny.

"Old Tree, Old Tree, I have a question."

Chen Yuejian, while laughing, suddenly thought of a question.

Sage Tree liked students who asked questions and smiled kindly like a benevolent old man, saying, "Miss Yuejian, please ask."

"Old Tree, since there are cat demons, dog demons, and chicken demons, are there human demons?"

Chen Yuejian asked curiously.

Sage Tree laughed, "Miss Yuejian, there are no human demons in this world. Once a person embarks on the path of cultivation, they will only become immortals, not demons."

Chen Yuejian nodded, "I see, thank you for explaining, Old Tree."

At this time, Chen Yike also asked, "Old Tree, Old Tree, can you grow fruits?"

"I can. Every deep autumn, my branches are filled with fruits."

"Then can we eat your fruits?"

"No."

"Huh? Why?"

"Because my fruits are not meant for eating, they are meant for enlightenment."

Sage Tree explained.

The two little ones looked puzzled.

Chen An, like his two daughters, couldn't understand what it meant for fruits to be meant for enlightenment.

So, he used earth escape technique to approach Sage Tree and asked, "Old Tree, the fruits are not meant for eating, but for enlightenment. What does that mean?"

"Sir, it's like this." Sage Tree respectfully smiled and explained, "My fruits have a magical effect. When they mature and naturally fall, any living being hit by them will enter a state of enlightenment, deeply contemplating certain things until their thoughts become clear."

Chen An listened and felt a strange familiarity.

He thought for a moment and quickly realized, "Wow, it seems that Newton was probably hit by your fruit and then discovered the law of universal gravitation."

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