Cultivating a family of immortals

Xu Jingtao was forced to swallow the pill, her face full of resentment as she said:

"Father, Mother, how could you be so despicable and shameless? The rise of the Xu family is the achievement of the Xu family members. Why should we imitate the Xu family? Can we even do it?"

"Furthermore, Meng Qingdeng, you are my husband. How can you turn a blind eye to this and allow me to share a room with this man?"

Meng Qingdeng chuckled foolishly, then said, "Don't think I don't know. The person you like is Xu Guanyi from the Xu family, who has joined the Haoran Sect. I... just happened to become his substitute! Now that I have such an opportunity to join a celestial sect, how could I give it up? After you become a Celestial Master's woman, the Chaoyang Celestial Sect will naturally choose a woman from the Xiang family for me to marry. I will then change my surname to Xiang and from then on, we will jointly rule with your Zhao family!"

"How could this happen... Guan Yi and I are just like brother and sister, you..."

Xu Jingtao's tears flowed uncontrollably, but she felt a burning sensation in her abdomen.

She understood that the effects of the elixir had begun to take hold.

She could only plead desperately, "I promise you, but I won't share a room with this immortal master, okay?"

"Hmph, words are no proof. I'll tell you now: the Immortal Master possesses a secret technique of the Chaoyang Sect. After you have intercourse, you will be able to have a child of the Xiang family of the Chaoyang Immortal Sect. Only then will your pregnancy be secure!"

Zhao's mother said coldly.

Xu Jingtao looked at Meng Yun and said, "Even so, I already have a daughter. How can I be indecisive because of something that is not yet certain in my womb?"

Zhao's father sighed and turned to look at Meng Qingdeng.

Meng Qingdeng had gone mad. She took out a short sword from her sleeve, grabbed Meng Yun, and placed the short sword against his neck.

"You... Meng Qingdeng! Even a tiger wouldn't eat its own cubs, how dare you..."

Xu Jingtao was furious, but her tone softened as she pleaded desperately.

"Qingdeng, for the sake of our many years of marriage, I beg you, the child is innocent... I'll agree to any conditions you set..."

Meng Yun was only three years old. He stared blankly at his father, not understanding what was happening. In fear, he burst into tears.

A hint of reluctance flashed in Meng Qingdeng's eyes, but she was then captivated by the future she imagined in her mind, and gently slashed with the hand holding the short sword.

With a soft "pfft".

The crying stopped abruptly.

Large amounts of blood gushed out.

Before Xu Jingtao could utter her mournful cry, the man in black used his spiritual power to seal her voice.

After a moment, she finally lost consciousness.

Seeing this, Zhao's parents said ingratiatingly, "Immortal Master, we will take our leave now."

"Okay, go ahead."

After saying that, Zhao's father and mother pushed Meng Qingdeng out of the house.

That night, Xu Jingtao was in a daze.

It seems like I had a dream.

In her dream, blood fell like flowers, and desire and the stench of blood permeated her entire being.

She groaned helplessly, feeling an emptiness in her heart, but she couldn't remember what she had forgotten.

…………

The next day, Xu Jingtao woke up and, as usual, prepared to call Meng Qingdeng. But as soon as she uttered the word "Meng," memories of the previous night flooded back like a tide.

She got up in alarm, only to find that there was no blood left in the room, and a man in black was sitting quietly on the small table in front of her bed.

Seeing that she had woken up, the man in black calmly said:

"No need to look anymore, the body has already been disposed of..."

Xu Jingtao's eyes trembled, as if she was prepared to fight to the death.

However, the man in black's words stopped her.

"You and Meng Qingdeng's daughter were killed by Meng Qingdeng. Meng Qingdeng was taken back to the Chaoyang Immortal Sect by our people last night and has been settled properly. If you want revenge, cooperate with us in the Xu family matter. After it's done, you can deal with Meng Qingdeng as you see fit! After all, Meng Qingdeng is just a pawn to the Chaoyang Sect!"

"Of course, if you are not prepared to take revenge, you can attack me, but you also know that you are no match for me. Besides, Meng Qingdeng will live a very comfortable and happy life in the Chaoyang Sect."

"There is one more thing. In less than three days, you will be carrying my child. Unlike Meng Qingdeng... I have never been married. If you are willing, I will marry you, and we can take good care of the child in your womb."

After saying this, tears streamed down Xu Jingtao's face. Her eyes were lifeless, and she felt a sharp pain in her heart.

"This is a decision made after discussions within our sect. They weren't sure they could threaten you with your unborn child, since it hasn't been born yet. Therefore, they made two preparations, having Meng Qingdeng personally take action... to use hatred to force you to help the sect accomplish this... In this process, I am merely a pawn..."

As he spoke, the man in black sighed softly, "This is the good man you chose. When he agreed to this condition, even I was shocked for a long time. He's truly a beast in human form."

The man in black paused, then continued:

"As for your parents, the sect's intention is that once the matter is accomplished, you can deal with them as you see fit. However, I think you are unlikely to commit the act of killing your parents... Nevertheless, it is all up to you."

"As for the Xu family... don't worry, you only need to poison Xu Wanghe and Xu Changle. Kill the others if you can, since they have no cultivation and won't be able to detect or resist the poison."

The man in black took out two pills and a communication jade talisman from his robes, placed them by the bedside, and gave the final instructions:

"Simply dissolve the elixir in soup or water. It's colorless and odorless, so they won't notice. It's best to have your parents go with you. After it's done, there's a three-hour window for the poison to take effect. You can use that time to leave. Then, use a communication jade talisman to notify me. Once the sect confirms, they will send the Zheng family to attack and kill the Xu family!"

After saying this, the man in black gave Xu Jingtao a deep look, set up a soundproof array in the room, and then left.

After a long while, a heart-wrenching cry finally came from inside the room, but it couldn't carry outside. The cry echoed in the room for several hours until Xu Jingtao cried blood from her throat and her eyes turned completely red. Only then did she suddenly raise her head.

At this moment, her eyes were filled with malice.

………………

"Today is a family banquet, so I should recite three poems—no, five, perhaps—to entertain everyone!"

In the Xu residence, Xu Jingheng was talking incessantly, shaking his head.

From the moment he got up this morning, Xu Jingheng had been busy with his younger siblings in the courtyard preparing for the family banquet.

Now the Xu family has many children and grandchildren, and with the addition of their in-laws, the Zhou family, Xu Jingtao's family of three, and some stewards, there are dozens of people in total, which requires several tables to be set up in the courtyard.

Xu Jingheng had only been home for a day, and in his excitement, he completely forgot to tell his parents about his trip to Ningyuan Zhize.

However, there are still several months to go, so there's no rush.

Right now, I mainly focus on writing poetry.

While he was busy with his younger siblings and others, he kept muttering to himself, sometimes reciting rhyming poems, sometimes shouting, which attracted the attention of everyone in the courtyard.

Xu Changle and Xu Wanghe sat in the house, looking out at the courtyard, and the father and son sighed.

A perfectly healthy child, taken in as a disciple by the Xuan Yuan Sect, has turned into this...

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was around, Xu Wanghe said, "I'm still a little worried about Jingheng cultivating at the Xuan Yuan Sect."

Xu Changle shook his head and said:

"Jingheng seems... well, a bit eccentric, but I talked to him yesterday. He said that the young master of Xuan Yuan Sect had spoken to him about Guan Yi. Xuan Yuan Sect wouldn't do such a thing. And Xuan Yuan Sect doesn't know that my family already knows about this news, but they specifically told Jingheng. So it should be fine."

"I've read the letter Jingheng sent back," Xu Wanghe sighed. "You talked to him again yesterday, but I'm still worried."

Xu Changle was also helpless about this.

Unlike the Haoran Sect, the Xuanyuan Sect has cultivators from the Purple Mansion level guarding it. What effect can the Xu family's words have?

"Our Xu family still needs to work harder in the future. In the years to come, when Jingyao and Jingluo grow up and become accomplished in their cultivation, they will be able to protect themselves. But for now, you need to work hard in your cultivation."

Xu Wanghe instructed.

Xu Changle nodded in agreement with a wry smile.

Just then, a woman dressed in red silk walked into the courtyard. It was Xu Jingtao, followed by Zhao's father and mother.

Xu Jingtao was carrying a stone pot, her face full of smiles. The pot was stewing wild boar meat, and the aroma was wonderful.