Chapter 1978 Gathering

The courtyard is not too big, but it is very elegantly decorated. Various flowers and plants are planted, several of which are in bloom, and the air is filled with the refreshing fragrance of flowers.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Zhang Ruochen's eyes were fixed on a beautiful woman watering the flowers.

Seeing this beautiful woman, a bright smile suddenly appeared on Zhang Ruochen's face.

He had specially asked Concubine Lin to take some life-prolonging elixirs, so after so many years, Concubine Lin had not changed much in terms of appearance. She still looked very young, and was in excellent health, free from illness and pain.

Standing next to Concubine Lin was a very young woman with a slender figure, a soft appearance, and skin as smooth as gel. A pair of colorful wings rested on her back. She was none other than the peacock that Zhang Ruochen bought from Tianyue Tower with a huge sum of money. Half-human race——Kong Xuan.

For so many years, Kong Xuan has been with Concubine Lin and is responsible for taking care of Concubine Lin's food and daily life. It can be said that he works hard without complaint.

What is somewhat beyond Zhang Ruochen's expectation is that Kong Xuan is now a Saint King. Although he is only one step Saint King, this is already very rare.

This proves that Zhang Ruochen made a very wise decision when he taught Kong Xuan the "Peacock Scripture". However, the "Peacock Sacred Book" is not complete, and it is not known what skills she practiced later.

Kong Xuan turned around and saw Zhang Ruochen, and he suddenly showed excitement.

"host……"

Just as Kong Xuang was about to shout out, Zhang Ruochen stopped him.

Zhang Ruochen stepped lightly and slowly walked to Concubine Lin, watching quietly from the side as Concubine Lin watered the flowers.

At a certain moment, Concubine Lin turned around and finally discovered Zhang Ruochen.

"boom."

Concubine Lin's attention was completely focused on Zhang Ruochen, and the kettle slipped from the water and fell to the ground.

"Mother, Chen'er is back." Zhang Ruochen called softly with soft eyes.

Concubine Lin looked very excited and hugged Zhang Ruochen, "Chen'er, you're back, aren't you dreaming?"

Over the years, she has always missed Zhang Ruochen and often dreamed about Zhang Ruochen's return. She was really afraid that she was dreaming now and that Zhang Ruochen would disappear again after waking up from the dream.

Zhang Ruochen could clearly feel Concubine Lin's love and longing for him. He couldn't help hugging Concubine Lin tightly and said, "Mother, you are not dreaming. It is really your Chen'er who is back. The child is unfilial, so let Mother Dear, you are worried."

"It's good to come back, it's good to come back, our family can finally be together again." Concubine Lin was so excited that tears flowed from her eyes.

Zhang Shaochu came over and comforted him: "Ms. Concubine Lin, you should be happy that your ninth brother is back. Why are you still crying?"

Concubine Lin quickly stretched out her hand to wipe away her tears and said, "Yes, I'm happy. I'm just too happy. Come on, sit inside. Kong Xuan, go make some tea."

"Yes." Kong Xuan responded with a smile.

After entering the house and sitting down, Concubine Lin held Zhang Ruochen's hand. Even if this was really a dream, she wanted to stay with Zhang Ruochen for a while.

"Chen'er, when you come back this time, you won't leave immediately, right?" Concubine Lin looked at Zhang Ruochen expectantly.

Zhang Ruochen's eyes were soft, he smiled slightly and said, "Mom, don't worry, I will stay more time this time to accompany you well."

Hearing this, Concubine Lin immediately felt relieved and said, "That's good, that's good."

Not long after, Kong Xuan came over with a bronze tray containing a pot of tea and three teacups.

Putting the tray on the table, Kong Xuan picked up the teapot, poured tea into three teacups, and placed them in front of Concubine Lin, Zhang Ruochen and Zhang Shaochu respectively.

"Kong Xuan, you have worked hard these years!" Zhang Ruochen said with a smile.

Kong Xuan shook his head quickly and said: "It's not hard, this is what a slave should do."

At the beginning, Zhang Ruochen bought her from Tianyue Tower and taught her the "Peacock Sacred Scripture". She has always kept this kindness in mind and is willing to be a slave to repay Zhang Ruochen.

Turning his hands, Zhang Ruochen took out a colorful holy robe, handed it to Kong Xuan, and said, "This is for you. I will need you to take good care of my mother for me in the future."

"This is too valuable, I can't have it." Kong Xuan declined.

Concubine Lin reached out to take the colorful holy robe, stuffed it into Kong Xuan's hand, and said, "Chen'er gives it to you, just take it."

Seeing this, Kong Xuan could no longer refuse, so he had to accept the colorful holy clothes and said: "Thank you, Master, for the gift."

Zhang Ruochen smiled and nodded. He was a person with a clear sense of grudges and grudges. Although Kong Xuan was a maid, he never regarded her as a slave. He saw Kong Xuan's kindness to Concubine Lin, so he naturally wanted to show it.

After being separated for too long, Zhang Ruochen and Concubine Lin had too much to say.

Unknowingly, the sky had darkened.

As they were talking, Mu Lingxi, Zhang Yuxi, Jiu Kuangzi and Gu Songzi entered the small courtyard.

Mu Lingxi waved his hand, and a large round table appeared in the courtyard. The table was filled with wine and food, and it looked extremely rich.

"The food and drinks are ready. Come and sit down, everyone." Mu Lingxi greeted with a smile.

Soon, everyone sat down, even Kong Xuan was no exception. Of course, this was the result of Zhang Ruochen's forced request.

On New Year's Eve, Zhang Ruochen failed to make it back, so now it was time to make up for the reunion dinner.

Over the years, Zhang Ruochen's nerves have been tense. It has been a long time since he relaxed like this. Now he doesn't think about anything. He just wants to reunite with his family and friends, eat and chat, just like ordinary people.

To be honest, he really wanted to live a simple life like this, but unfortunately, he couldn't. There were too many things in life that he couldn't control, and he couldn't let them go just because he wanted to.

Coming to Phoenix Lake, meeting the Mu family was inevitable.

Back then, Zhang Ruochen led his people to attack Wuding Mountain and forcefully snatched the bride, causing the Mu family to miss the opportunity to marry Wutong Qiuyu, and thus suffered a great loss of face.

Therefore, most of the Mu family members did not like Zhang Ruochen, and they all looked unhappy when they saw him.

Especially since the Mu family returned to their ancestral land in recent years, their overall strength has greatly increased, and they have become arrogant, and they no longer take Zhang Ruochen seriously.

Of course, it is mainly because they have been staying in the awakening holy land of Phoenix Lake, and have hardly asked about what happened in the outside world. They don’t know what Kunlun Realm has become, and they don’t know what great things Zhang Ruochen has done in Kunlun Realm.

"Zhang Ruochen, this is my Mu family’s ancestral land, and you are not welcome. If you know what’s good for you, leave quickly." Yun Zheng said with a cold face.

As Mu Lingxi’s father, he was most eager for Mu Lingxi to marry Wutong Qiuyu and climb up the high branch. Once Qiuyu grows into the spiritual root of the world in Kunlun Realm, he will undoubtedly be able to get huge benefits.

But Zhang Ruochen destroyed all of this, shattered his hopes, and made him a laughing stock. He was always angry with Zhang Ruochen.

"Don't think that you are so great just because you are the messenger of the Moon God. We don't buy it."

"That's right. We welcome all the saints of Guanghan Realm, but we don't welcome you."

"The traitor of Kunlun Realm actually has the nerve to return to Kunlun Realm."

"He may think that without him, Kunlun Realm will not be able to overcome the difficulties."

"It's ridiculous. Now that the major worlds under the Tianting Realm have sent strong people to Kunlun Realm to fight against the Hell Realm, what does he count for?"

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A group of Mu family members spoke up, wantonly belittling Zhang Ruochen and wanted to expel Zhang Ruochen from Phoenix Lake.

In fact, if it weren't for Mu Lingxi, they would have taken action directly. Why would they say so much to Zhang Ruochen?

In their opinion, even if Zhang Ruochen is not weak, he is not that strong. Their Mu family can completely suppress him.

Especially now that the most senior ancestor of their Mu family is sitting in the hall, they are even more fearless.

This ancestor of the Mu family was already a Saint King before the Kunlun Realm was revived.

After the Kunlun Realm was revived, his cultivation level has made great progress and has reached the realm of the nine-step Saint King rule of the world, and it is entirely possible to condense the Dao domain.

"Zhang Ruochen, go away, don't embarrass yourself." Mu Qingtian, the Saint of the Mu family, said in a deep voice.

He had suffered at the hands of Zhang Ruochen and had the least good impression of Zhang Ruochen.

The Mu family now has three Saint Kings, and he is one of them.

The other two are naturally the ancestors of the Mu family, Mu Xinghe and Mu Lingxi.

As time goes by, the Mu family will surely give birth to more Saint Kings.

Seeing that so many people in the Mu family are targeting Zhang Ruochen, Mu Lingxi's face immediately sank and became very ugly. If she had known this, she should not have brought Zhang Ruochen to meet the Mu family.

She is no longer the little saint of the Demon Cult who was at the mercy of others. No one needs to interfere in her affairs.

"Enough, whoever dares to speak rudely again, don't blame me for being rude to him." Mu Lingxi shouted coldly.

Yun Zheng immediately slapped the armrest, stood up, and scolded: "How dare you, do you still have me as your father in your eyes?"

Mu Xinghe, with a head of white hair, sat on the main seat, with his eyebrows drooping, exuding a strong majesty.

"Lingxi, don't forget that you are also a disciple of the Mu family. It is too unreasonable to threaten your own clansmen for an outsider." Mu Xinghe said in a low voice.

Mu Lingxi did not retreat, and immediately wanted to refute.

Zhang Ruochen stepped forward, stretched out his hand to stop Mu Lingxi, and said loudly: "Lingxi is my Taoist partner. What's wrong with me coming here to see her?"

"Nonsense, I absolutely don't agree with this." Yun Zheng said angrily.

Mu Xinghe stood up, exuding a terrifying aura, his eyes gleaming with a sharp light, staring directly at Zhang Ruochen, like a beast staring at its prey.

"Zhang Ruochen, my Mu family goddess, how can you possess her at will? Do you think you are worthy of Lingxi?"

Mu Xinghe was extremely domineering at this moment, wanting to overwhelm others with his power.

In his eyes, Zhang Ruochen was just a junior. Even if he was talented, how much could he grow in such a short time?

And he was already a nine-step Saint King rule world, not far from condensing the Dao domain, enough to crush Zhang Ruochen at will.

Facing the pressure of Mu Xinghe's aura, Zhang Ruochen seemed calm and unaffected.

Suddenly, Zhang Ruochen exuded a powerful aura, like a giant volcano that had been silent for thousands of years, suddenly erupting.

"Clang, clang, clang."

Mu Xinghe involuntarily stepped back a few steps, with a look of horror in his eyes.

Previously, Zhang Ruochen was very low-key and completely restrained his aura, so he seriously underestimated Zhang Ruochen's cultivation strength.

"This aura..."

In the hall, all the Mu family members changed their faces.

"How can Zhang Ruochen be so strong? It's impossible. When he left Kunlun Realm, his cultivation level was only at the Xuanhuang Realm." Yun Zheng was shocked.