The Nine Cauldrons

Book 9 Chapter 6 Three Things

Teng Qingshan’s return as an Emptiness Realm expert was indeed a timely blessing to the Gui Yuan Sect. While Zhuge Yuanhong was deliberating over the proper method to maximize the resources Teng Qingshan had brought over, the latter had already arrived in Longgang, where the disciples of Gui Yuan Sect often took walks.

In Longgang, there were many pathways and flowerbeds, forming an exquisite scenery of nature. The families, including the elderly as well as young men and women, who dwelled in Gui Yuan Sect would often go for a stroll in Longgang.

“Father, Mother.” Teng Qingshan gazed into the distance.

Yuan Lan, who was wearing a simple scarlet red cotton robe, was currently pushing a special custom made wheelchair. Teng Yongfan was sitting in the wheelchair as he looked around at the surroundings with a smile. He seemed less energetic than before, and wrinkles could be seen at the corners of his eyes. With just a glance, Teng Qingshan could even see the grey hairs on his father’s head.

His father looked much older than he had appeared four years ago!

“Ah Lan, how about we head to the clan base after lunch?” Teng Yongfan said with a chuckle.

“The clan is several miles away from here. Why would you want to travel that far for no particular reason? Just rest well,” Yuan Luan advised.

Teng Yongfan scowled and said, “No. Teacher is already elderly. Moreover, his hands were injured because of those Qing Hu Island bastards who came to Yi City, our hometown. Teacher can’t teach those three brats the art of forging weapons. If I am not there, those three little brats will just laze around. I may not be able to stand up, but I can still teach those three young brats a lesson with ease.”

“Yes, yes, yes.” Yuan Luan started laughing.

As Teng Qingshan watched his parents from afar, a smile crept up onto his face.

If his mother and father were able to live a good life, then that was good enough.

“Ah, run slower,” a melodiously sweet voice transmitted over.

Teng Qingshan turned around, and he saw a beautiful young married woman and a young girl playing with two staggering toddlers.

Looking at that young married woman, Teng Qingshan showed an amiable smile. “Qingyu… In the blink of an eye, four years have gone past. Now, Qingyu has become much more mature.”

The young married lady was Teng Qingshan’s sister, Teng Qingyu.

“Little Shan, Ting Ting, come here. Come over to Mother,” Qingyu stooped down and called out to the two kids.

Walking on the grassland, the two kids wobbled over to Qingyu, crying out like babies, “Mother, Mother…”

“Qingyu has two kids?” Teng Qingshan was surprised and elated at the same time. “When I left the Land of the Nine Prefectures, Qingyu and Zhuge Yun had just gotten married. I didn’t expect them to have two children by now. ‘Little Shan and Ting Ting’ seem to be a boy and a girl. However, these two kids really look alike. They’re probably twins.”

As a mother, Qingyu was now looking at her children lovingly. The maid at the side was also caring for these two kids.

“Eh? Little Shan, Ting Ting, look! Grandfather and Grandmother are there! Shall we go see Grandfather and Grandmother?” Qingyu said as she stared into the distance.

Although the one of the kids had a soft and weak voice, the kid still called out anyway, “Grandfather, Grandmother!”

“They are too far. Grandfather and Grandmother can’t hear you. Let’s go over.” Qingyu carried one child in her arms, while the maid carried the other. The two women then headed toward Teng Yongfan and Yuan Lan.

Teng Qingshan stood in between his sister and his parents.

“Eh?” As Qingyu walked over while carrying the child in her arms, she immediately saw a friendly-looking young man. Normally, Qingyu would never talk to strangers. However, when she saw the young man, she somehow felt a sense of familiarity.

“Qingyu is coming.” Teng Qingshan couldn’t help but hold his breath. He couldn’t stop his heart from palpitating.

Teng Qingshan had never felt this nervous before, not even when he faced thousands of soldiers and horses nor when he fought the Tianfeng Martial Immortal. However, when he saw his sister looking in his direction, his heart thumped really hard.

“Hello, I don’t seem to have met you before, ” Qingyu said as she looked at Teng Qingshan with a smile.

“It is my first time coming here to the Gui Yuan Sect,” Teng Qingshan responded.