Immortal Rebellion: Investing in Cause and Effect, Unexpectedly Hijacking Li Muwan's Deal

"I'm fine, sister." Lu Xuan paused, his gaze falling on the moxa stick beside her. "Is your rheumatism flaring up again?"

"It's an old problem that always flares up in the fall. A little fumigation will fix it." Lu Qingyun waved her hand dismissively.

Just then, deliberately light footsteps and a suppressed cough came from outside the door.

Upon hearing the sound, Lu Qingyun said to Lu Xuan, "It's your brother-in-law who's here."

Lu Xuan knew, of course, that it was Master Zhao who had come, and that he had brought his entire direct descendants with him.

He nodded and replied, "Please come in, brother-in-law."

Lu Qingyun then announced loudly, "Come in, everyone."

The curtain was respectfully lifted, and the first person to enter was Master Zhao.

Thirty years have passed.

The shrewd, greasy middle-aged businessman of yesteryear is now a slightly overweight old man with a full head of white hair.

His face still showed obvious excitement and restraint.

Behind Master Zhao followed a line of people.

He had his eldest son with his first wife, and his second son with Lu Qingyun.

There are also several grandchildren, the oldest of whom is already a teenager, and the youngest is still being held in someone's arms.

Without exception, everyone held their breath, lowered their heads, and peeked at the legendary "immortal uncle/grand-uncle" with awe.

"Greetings, Master Xuan!" Master Zhao took the lead and was about to lead his children and grandchildren in a grand salute.

Lu Xuan raised his hand first, and a gentle yet irresistible force supported everyone.

He said, "No need for formalities, just relax at home."

Master Zhao straightened up and said with a smile, "It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back! Qingyun talks about you every day."

His words of closeness and respect for Lu Qingyun reveal the status his sister has held in the Zhao family over the years.

The crowd stepped forward one by one to pay their respects, the atmosphere respectful but somewhat somber.

Lu Xuan calmly swept his gaze over the faces of those connected to him by blood or marriage, and nodded slightly in response.

He had no ill feelings towards the Zhao family, but he also didn't have any affection for them.

Because the only person holding all of this together is his own older sister, who sits in the middle.

After exchanging pleasantries, Master Zhao gave a wink, and his other children and grandchildren understood and obediently withdrew, leaving only him and Lu Qingyun in the warm pavilion.

The warm pavilion fell silent.

Master Zhao hesitated for a moment, glanced at his wife, then at Lu Xuan, and finally mustered the courage to speak:

"Brother Xuan...brother Xuan, there's something I'm not sure if I should say."

"Speak freely," Lu Xuan replied calmly.

"It's...it's about your little niece, Zhao Lingxi, whom you met earlier..."

When Master Zhao mentioned his eldest granddaughter, a look of loving affection mixed with some trepidation immediately appeared on his face.

"She just turned eight years old this year and has a quiet personality."

Last year, a wandering Taoist priest passed by and happened to see her once. He said she had "spiritual awareness".

However, his cultivation level is too low to discern his innate talent…

Lu Qingyun added softly from the side, "Lingxi is indeed a well-behaved child, and she can also concentrate on her studies."

With his wife's support, Master Zhao became a little bolder and continued, "I know that the opportunity to become an immortal is rare, and I dare not ask you, Brother Xuan, to make an exception."

I was just thinking, could you perhaps take a quick look at that child when you have some free time, Brother Xuan?

If there is truly no chance of anything happening between us, then we will give up on this idea and let her live a peaceful life as an ordinary woman.

If...if there were even the slightest possibility...

Although he didn't finish his sentence, the meaning was already very clear.

If a wealthy family in a region produces a cultivator, even if it's just at the lowest level of Qi Refining, the protection and status improvement for the entire family are immeasurable.

This is almost the most genuine and common desire of all ordinary families when faced with the possibility of a divine connection.

Lu Xuan remained silent for a moment before finally speaking, "Bring her over."

Master Zhao was overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly. He hurriedly went out to call for help himself.

Before long, a little girl wearing a pale yellow shirt and with her hair in two buns was led in.

The girl had delicate features and large, bright black eyes, and she did appear more composed and lively than ordinary children.

After she entered, she knelt down respectfully and kowtowed, saying in a soft voice, "Zhao Lingxi greets her great-uncle."

Lu Xuan's divine sense stirred slightly, sweeping over the little girl's body like mercury spilling onto the ground.

He possesses all five elements of spiritual roots, but none of them are outstanding. This is the most common, even the lowest level, aptitude in the cultivation world.

There was a faint wisp of innate pure energy between his brows, which should be the "spiritual perception" that the wandering Taoist priest had mentioned, but that was all.

Such qualifications,

Even being a menial disciple in the outer sect of the Hengyue Sect would be a stretch.

Without an extraordinary stroke of luck, one might never break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refining in their entire life.

"His aptitude is mediocre, and his spiritual sense is weak," Lu Xuan said directly to Master Zhao.

The light in Master Zhao's eyes dimmed instantly, but he still forced a smile and said, "Is that so? Alas, I was just daydreaming..."

The little girl seemed to understand; although her lips were slightly pursed, she did not cry or fuss.

Lu Xuan glanced at his sister, whose face showed reluctance, sighed inwardly, and continued, "However, if one only seeks to improve physical health, cultivate inner strength, and stay away from worldly ailments, then it is not necessarily a bad thing."

Master Zhao was taken aback, then asked excitedly, "What does Brother Xuan mean...?"

"Go to the Hengyue Sect," Lu Xuan said. "Become a disciple and learn some basic qi cultivation and guiding techniques. It's better than groping around aimlessly in the mortal world."

Whether she will achieve anything in the future depends entirely on her own destiny and character.

The sect won't offer much protection, so don't have too high expectations.

This is already the maximum amount of care I can give, out of consideration for my sister.

"Enough! Enough! Thank you so much, Brother Xuan, for your great kindness!"

"Lingxi, quickly, quickly thank your great-uncle!"

Overwhelmed with gratitude, Master Zhao pulled the bewildered Zhao Lingxi to kneel down and kowtow again.

Lu Xuan did not stop it this time. Although the cause and effect was small, it still needed to be seen through to the end.

Lu Qingyun smiled too, knowing that her brother was showing her consideration.

After dealing with this minor matter, the atmosphere in the warm pavilion seemed to become more harmonious.

The wealthy man Zhao tactfully led Zhao Lingxi away, no longer disturbing the siblings' conversation.

Not long after, Lu Xuan heard a suppressed cheer outside.

Lu Qingyun patted Lu Xuan's hand and said softly, "I'm sorry to have troubled you."

"It's nothing, a small matter," Lu Xuan said with a smile, then picked up a sugar cube and put it in his mouth.

It tastes just like it did when I was a child.

Looking at her younger brother's handsome but overly serene profile, Lu Qingyun hesitated for a moment before asking softly:

"Xuan'er, you have now achieved great success in your cultivation and enjoy a long lifespan... Have you ever thought about finding a partner?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xuan nearly choked on the sugar cube...

companion?

To be honest, he had never really thought about it.

However, just as Lu Xuan was about to deny it,

The system notification sound exploded in his mind without warning!

[Warning! Detected a violent shock to the destiny trajectory of 'Li Muwan' from a past life; her essence is about to dissipate!]

[Predicted Consequences: 1. Failure to refine the "Wang Lin Karma"; 2. Karmic backlash, damaging the foundation; 3. Provoking the wrath of beings from beyond the heavens!]

Open the system interface.

The portrait representing Li Muwan is flashing an ominous dark red light!

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the dark golden causal power belonging to Wang Lin was being refined.

It was also stimulated by this violent fluctuation originating from the same source.

Like an enraged Tyrannosaurus Rex, it suddenly swelled up in his mind and rampaged everywhere!

"Ugh!" Lu Xuan groaned, his face turning pale instantly.

He felt waves of vibration and stinging pain emanating from the barrier of his soul!

Trouble is brewing!

But they had no choice but to accept it.

Lu Xuan focused his thoughts into the system and, through the image, sensed Li Muwan's current location.

Lu Qingyun noticed her younger brother's unusual behavior and asked with concern, "What's wrong?"

Lu Xuan stood up and replied, "Sister, I have to go. I have a troublesome matter to deal with."

Lu Qingyun rarely heard the word "trouble" from her younger brother, so she immediately nodded and said, "Don't worry about me, you can go by yourself."

Lu Xuan nodded slightly, then vanished without a trace in a flash.