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 small 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, was in excellent health, and had no illness or pain.
Standing next to Concubine Lin was a very young woman with a slender figure, a soft appearance, and skin as smooth as cream. A pair of colorful wings rested on her back. She was none other than the peacock that Zhang Ruochen bought from Tianyue Tower for 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 complaining.
What was somewhat beyond Zhang Ruochen's expectation was that Kong Xuan was now a Saint King. Although he was only a first-step Saint King, this was already very rare.
This proves that Zhang Ruochen made a very wise decision when he taught the "Peacock Sacred Scripture" to Kong Xuan. However, the "Peacock Sacred Scripture" is not complete, and it is unknown what skills she practiced later.
Kong Xuan turned around and saw Zhang Ruochen, and he immediately showed excitement.
"host……"
Kong Xuang just wanted to shout, but Zhang Ruochen stopped him.
Zhang Ruochen took a gentle step and walked slowly to Lin Fei's side, watching quietly from the side as Lin Fei 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 in the water slipped 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 will be good to come back, it will be good to come back, our family can finally be together again." Concubine Lin was so excited that tears could not help but flow 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.
Entering the house, Concubine Lin held Zhang Ruochen's hand until she sat down. Even if this was really a dream, she wanted to stay with Zhang Ruochen for a while longer.
"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 carrying 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 quickly shook his head 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 and handed it to Kong Xuan, saying: "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 distinction between 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 express it.
After being separated for too long, Zhang Ruochen and Concubine Lin had too much to say.
Before I knew it, the sky had turned dark.
While 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 couldn't make it back, so now it's 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 an ordinary family.
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 go just because he wanted to.
Coming to Phoenix Lake and meeting the Mu family is inevitable.
Back then, Zhang Ruochen led a crowd to attack Wuding Mountain and forcefully snatched the bride. The Mu family missed the opportunity to marry Wutong Qiuyu and suffered a great loss of face.
Therefore, most of the Mu family members do not have a good impression of Zhang Ruochen, and everyone has a bad look when they see Zhang Ruochen.
Especially after the Mu family returned to their ancestral land in recent years, their overall strength has greatly increased, they have become full of arrogance, and they do not take Zhang Ruochen seriously.
Of course, the main reason is that they have been staying in Phoenix Lake, the Holy Land of Awakening, and have barely inquired about what is happening in the outside world. They don’t know what the Kunlun Realm has become, and they don’t know what Zhang Ruochen has done in the Kunlun Realm.
A big deal.
"Zhang Ruochen, this is the ancestral home of my Mu family, and you are not welcome. If you are sensible, please leave immediately." 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 to the top. Once Qiuyu grows into the spiritual root of heaven and earth in the Kunlun world, he will undoubtedly receive huge benefits.
But Zhang Ruochen ruined all of this, shattered his hopes and became a laughing stock. His heart was always full of anger towards Zhang Ruochen.
"Don't think that just because you are the envoy of the Moon God, you are so great. We don't accept this."
"That's right, we welcome all the saints from the Guanghan Realm, but we don't welcome you."
"The traitors from the Kunlun Realm actually have the nerve to return to the Kunlun Realm."
"He may think that without him, Kunlun Realm will not be able to overcome the difficulties."
"It's really ridiculous. Now that the major worlds under the Heaven Realm have sent strong men into the Kunlun Realm to fight against the Hell Realm, what does he mean?"
…………
All the Mu family members spoke out one after another, wantonly belittling Zhang Ruochen, and wanted to expel Zhang Ruochen from Phoenix Lake.
In fact, if it weren't for Mu Lingxi's presence, they would have taken action directly. How could they have said so much to Zhang Ruochen?
In their opinion, even if Zhang Ruochen is not weak, he is not much stronger, and the Mu family can completely suppress him.
Especially now that the most senior ancestor of their Mu family is sitting in the hall, they feel even more confident.
The ancestor of the Mu family was already a powerful Saint King before the Kunlun Realm revived.
After the Kunlun Realm recovered, its cultivation level has improved by leaps and bounds. It has reached the realm of the nine-step holy king's rule of heaven and earth, and it is fully expected to condense the Tao realm.
"Zhang Ruochen, please go, don't embarrass yourself." Mu Qingtian, the holy master of the Mu family, said in a deep voice.
He had suffered losses at the hands of Zhang Ruochen, and he had the least favorable impression of Zhang Ruochen.
The Mu family now has three Saint King Realm experts, and he is one of them.
The other two are naturally Mu Xinghe and Mu Lingxi, the ancestors of the Mu family.
And as time goes by, the Mu family will surely give birth to more holy kings.
Seeing that so many people in the Mu family were targeting Zhang Ruochen, Mu Lingxi's face immediately darkened and became very ugly. If she had known this, she should not have brought Zhang Ruochen to see the Mu family.
She is no longer the little saint of the Demon Sect who was at the mercy of others. She does not need anyone to interfere in her affairs.
"That's enough. If anyone 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: "Wantless, do you still have me as a father in your eyes?"
Mu Xinghe, who had white hair and white hair, sat on the main seat with his eyebrows lowered, exuding a powerful majesty.
"Lingxi, don't forget that you are also a disciple of the Mu family. It would be outrageous to threaten your own people for the sake of an outsider." Mu Xinghe said in a low tone.
Mu Lingxi did not flinch, even if he wanted to speak out to refute.
Zhang Ruochen took a step forward, stretched out his hand to stop Mu Lingxi, and said loudly: "Lingxi is my Taoist companion. What's wrong with me coming here to see her?"
"That's nonsense. I never agree with this." Yun Zheng said angrily.
Mu Xinghe stood up, exuding an extremely terrifying aura, his eyes bursting with sharp light, looking directly at Zhang Ruochen, like a ferocious beast staring at its prey.
"Zhang Ruochen, you can possess me at will, my daughter of the Mu family. Do you think you are worthy of Lingxi?"
Jupiter River is extremely domineering at the moment and wants to use his power to overwhelm others.
In his eyes, Zhang Ruochen is just a junior. Even if he has extraordinary talents, how far can he grow in such a short time?
And he is already the Nine-Step Saint King who rules the world, and is not far from the Condensation Dao Realm, enough to crush Zhang Ruochen at will.
Faced with the pressure of Jupiter River's momentum, Zhang Ruochen appeared calm and unaffected.
Suddenly, Zhang Ruochen exuded a powerful aura, like a giant volcano that had been silent for thousands of years and suddenly erupted.
"Rub, rub, rub."
Mu Xinghe involuntarily took a few steps back, with a look of horror in his eyes.
Previously, Zhang Ruochen was very low-key and completely restrained his aura, which led him to seriously misjudge Zhang Ruochen's cultivation strength.
"This kind of breath..."
In the hall, everyone in the Mu family changed their expressions.
"How could Zhang Ruochen be so strong? It's impossible. When he left Kunlun Realm, his cultivation had only reached the Xuanhuang Realm." Yun Zheng was inexplicably horrified.