Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 21: Hope your father will become a dragon
He Miaojun and Lianshan Jingcheng ultimately couldn't bring themselves to use corporal punishment to raise a filial son.

He Miaojun was so moved that she hugged her son and looked at Lian Shan Jingcheng warily.

Lian Shanjingcheng was left both amused and exasperated.

“Madam, what kind of person do you take me for? Even if I am timid and cowardly, I know that Xiao Xin took the risk for you. How could I blame him?”

At this point, Lian Shan Jingcheng sighed softly: "I'm just worried about Xiao Xin."

Hearing Lian Shan Jingcheng say this, He Miaojun's mood also became heavy.

The path to success is naturally the envy of the world, but the white bones scattered along the roadside are clearly visible to everyone.

"Xiao Xin, one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand soldiers," He Miaojun sighed.

Lian Shanxin remained calm: "Mother, even if we don't become generals, won't we still become part of the Ten Thousand Bones? Even if I didn't join 'Nine Heavens,' what if Chairman Qu's identity is exposed one day? Won't our family suffer an undeserved disaster? Ordinary people have no ability to protect themselves from risks and will only die inexplicably. It's better to fight for our lives. This world is not that safe."

Originally, Lian Shanxin did not actually have this sense of crisis.

But ever since he saw that Chairman Qu was also a member of the Demonic Sect, he realized that he had been living too comfortably for the past eighteen years.

The fact that Jiangzhou City was peaceful in the past does not mean that it will be peaceful in the future.

He Miaojun did not refute Lian Shanxin's words.

It's clear that the fact that Chairman Qu is a heretic of the Demonic Sect has greatly shocked He Miaojun and Lianshan Jingcheng.

"Father, Mother, you go ahead with your work. I'll go check on the Qu family first. The 'Nine Heavens' people are still stationed there. I'll go and finish things up, then return to White Deer Cave Academy to report to 'Heavenly Sword'."

Besides that, he also had one other thing to do.

After a while.

As soon as Lian Shanxin stepped out of Huichuntang, he saw two door gods on his left and right.

"Brother Qi, Ninth Brother, what are you doing here?"

Why are you guarding my house here?

Du Jiu chuckled and said, "My lord, news has come from Qi Tanhua that from now on, Brother Qi and I will follow you and follow your orders in everything."

"Don't worry about Huichuntang, Xiao Jiu and I will keep an eye on it," Qi Wenbin assured, patting his chest.

Lian Shanxin was not surprised.

This was something Qi Shiyun had told him long ago.

He was not polite either.

"There's something I need your help with, brothers. Which of you is good at surveillance and tailing?"

"I."

Qi Wenbin spoke.

Du Jiu nodded.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Brother Qi. Brother Qi, have you seen the girl who just left my house?"

"Of course, although the girl is young, she already shows stunning beauty. Given time, she will surely become a great beauty."

Clearly, Dai Yueying left a deep impression on Qi Wenbin.

"Brother Qi, this is the girl's home address. Could you please keep an eye on her for me?"

"Easy to say, easy to say."

Qi Wenbin gave a knowing smile.

But Lian Shanxin said seriously, "I suspect she has a problem."

"what?"

Qi Wenbin's expression also turned serious.

"What's the problem? Is she also a witch from the Demonic Cult?"

"It's not certain yet, so I'll have to trouble Brother Qi to keep an eye on it."

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Qi Wenbin took the slip of paper from Lian Shanxin's hand, glanced at the address written on it, and turned to leave.

With the demonic cult members of Jiangzhou City now in hiding, Lian Shanxin's serious demeanor naturally made him overthink things.

Du Jiu was overthinking things and asked in a low voice, "Sir, could that girl also be a member of the Demonic Sect?"

"I don't know, so I need to check."

Lian Shanxin didn't actually think that everyone he met was a member of the Demonic Sect.

There aren't that many demon cubs.

He wasn't that lucky either.

However, Dai Yueying's performance was a bit too deliberate and precocious. In addition, Lian Shan Jingcheng said that she was born with an inner charm, which made Lian Shanxin unconsciously become more cautious.

Most importantly, Lian Shan Jingcheng said that if Dai Yueying were to cultivate the art of seduction, her martial arts cultivation would advance by leaps and bounds.

But just now, I had offended Dai Yueying.

Although in Lian Shanxin's view, this was just an ordinary rejection of a courtship.

But what if Dai Yueying is narrow-minded?

When she reaches the pinnacle of martial arts, I'll be the one who suffers.

We still need to be on guard.

"Ninth Brother, how are things going with the Qu family?"

"The night passed peacefully, sir, there's no need to worry. Just as Qi Tanhua said, the demonic sect doesn't dare to confront our 'Nine Heavens' head-on. Now that we've discovered their whereabouts, all they can do is flee."

Lian Shanxin shook his head: "Actually, there's another possibility?"

"What's possible?"

"The Thousand-Faced Demon is most skilled in disguise and concealment. The most dangerous place is the safest place. If the Thousand-Faced Demon kills our 'Nine Heavens' brothers and infiltrates them, who among us will be able to find him?"

Lian Shanxin looked at Du Jiu with a serious tone: "Like now, who knows if you, Brother Jiu, are the Thousand-Faced Demon?" Du Jiu was startled: "My lord, please don't joke like that."

"Ninth Brother, are you sure I'm not the Thousand-Faced Demon?"

Du Jiu's knees almost buckled.

This was something he had never considered.

I never imagined things could turn out this way.

"M-Sir, you must be joking."

Lian Shanxin patted Du Jiu on the shoulder with a smile and said calmly, "It's just a joke now, but who knows if the Thousand-Faced Demon will really do it? We still need to be on guard. Brother Jiu, I suggest you report to Qi Tanhua or Lord 'Heavenly Sword' and tell them your concerns. No, you can only report to Qi Tanhua; reporting to someone above your level is a big taboo."

Du Jiu felt a warmth in his heart upon hearing this: "My lord, please report it yourself."

"I'll pass. Reporting the Qu family is already my achievement. I don't need another one." Lian Shanxin shook his head. "As a newcomer, it's not good for me to be too prominent. Ninth Brother, you and Brother Qi need to accumulate more merits."

Bailudong Academy is a great starting area for new players to develop their skills, and Lian Shanxin plans to develop his skills there.

Moreover, his current strength is too weak, but his achievements are too great. In the future, his most important goal should be to improve his strength.

Lian Shanxin wasn't in such a hurry to claim credit.

It would be better to use it to cultivate trusted confidants.

Sure enough, Du Jiu was completely moved.

"I will always remember your kindness to me, sir."

"No need to be polite, we'll see each other in the future," Lian Shanxin said with a light laugh.

He knew how to train drivers and secretaries, but he really didn't know how to train assassins in ancient times.

But I imagine it's nothing more than giving money and resources, plus some emotional bonds, and that's about it.

Of course, the easiest way would be to control them with poison.

With Lianshan Jingcheng's backing, Lianshan Xin could indeed do this. However, Lianshan Xin wasn't that beastly; he still prioritized using human methods.

"I'll go check on the Qu family. If there's nothing else, I'll return to Bailudong Academy to report back to Lord 'Heavenly Sword'."

"My lord, please wait."

Du Jiu called out to Lian Shanxin.

Then he took Lian Shanxin to a corner of the Qu family's residence and told him something.

"After Qi Tanhua returned yesterday to report to Lord 'Tianjian', Lord 'Tianjian' said that in order to reward merit, you, sir, deserve the greatest credit. Lord 'Tianjian' means that if your father is willing, the medicinal herb business in President Qu's Chamber of Commerce can be given to your father, as long as half of the annual profits are handed over to 'Jiutian'."

Lian Shanxin blinked, his heart pounding: "Half?"

"Yes, half."

"Lord 'Heavenly Sword' is truly magnanimous," Lian Shanxin praised sincerely.

Don't be fooled by the fact that half of the profits are given to "Nine Heavens".

However, from then on, "Huichuntang" was acquired by state-owned enterprises through capital increases and shareholding.

Moreover, Chairman Qu's medicinal herb business originally didn't give them a single penny of profit.

Now, they're just giving half of Chairman Qu's profits from his medicinal herb business to "Jiutian," and their family is making a fortune.

"I'll go back and discuss it with my father."

It was called a discussion, but it was actually a notification.

Lian Shanxin would never allow Lian Shanjingcheng to refuse a mountain of gold.

These days, who doesn't hope their father will become a dragon?

……

"Father, do you want to get rich overnight?"

Lian Shan Jingcheng glanced at Lian Shan Xin and decisively shook his head: "I don't want to."

"No, you want to."

Lian Shan Jingcheng: "There's no such thing as a free lunch, son. Don't be fooled."

"No one is lying to me, Father. Lord 'Heavenly Sword' has given me a great gift."

Lian Shanxin explained the meaning of "Heavenly Sword" to Lian Shanxin Jingcheng.

Lian Shan Jingcheng was not flattered, but worried: "In that case, wouldn't I also be on the 'Nine Heavens' pirate ship?"

"Dad, I've already gone in. You and Mom are already in a difficult position, so can we stop fooling ourselves? Brothers fight tigers together, and fathers and sons go to war side by side. You have to do your part too."

Lian Shanxin wasn't the type to keep everything from his family. If he succeeded, he would bring glory to his ancestors. If he failed, his entire clan might be wiped out. Danger was a real possibility, so he definitely needed to let his parents know beforehand.

This way, even if they have to flee, they can prepare in advance.

Lian Shan Jingcheng said helplessly, "Xiao Xin, I'm different from you. I'm not good with words and I'm not good at dealing with people."

“Father, this isn’t about dealing with people; it’s about money. Your son will be working in the imperial court in the future. If you don’t earn more money, I risk becoming a corrupt official. If I become a corrupt official, won’t you and Mother be in danger?”

Lian Shan Jingcheng: "...You unfilial son, you're threatening me now?"

“Father, this is not a threat, it is something that could very well happen. I am your son, and you know how flexible my bottom line is. You don’t want your son to become a corrupt official because of the pressure of life, do you? I’m terrified of being poor.”

Lian Shan Jingcheng couldn't hold back and used a stick to beat Lian Shan Xin out of Huichuntang.

Then, helplessly, he looked up to the sky and sighed.

"Madam, can we have another child? I think we can't keep Xiaoxin's baby."

He Miaojun spat lightly: "You know my body. Giving birth to Xiaoxin almost killed me. Do you want me to lose another half of my life?"

"No, absolutely not." Lian Shan Jingcheng sighed again: "How did Xiao Xin turn out like this? I taught him to be gentle, kind, respectful, and frugal from a young age, but all he thinks about is fame and fortune."

He Miaojun said confidently, "It's definitely not because I spoil Xiaoxin. I think Xiaoxin is just like you."

Lian Shanjingcheng, who preferred to lie flat, was speechless and could only sigh to the heavens once more.

(End of this chapter)