Longevity: Starting From Getting Down The Mountain And Marrying A Wife

Sun Spring Market.

Zhong Yan led his concubine around for three days, almost exploring every street and alley in the market, encountering various cultivators and items related to cultivation.

Yan Sandao used to live as a bandit, spending most of his time in the mountains and being cautious when occasionally entering the city.

Although she had always been cold, she was only seventeen years old after all, so her lively nature was revealed when she accompanied Zhong Yan this time.

"Husband, what is that?"

"Husband, I want to taste that spiritual fruit!"

"Husband, the mortal items here are so expensive!"

"..."

Since entering the market, she had hardly let go of Zhong Yan's hand, her big eyes curious about everything, occasionally asking questions in a low voice.

She also infected Zhong Yan - making this forty-year-old man suddenly feel a kind of feeling similar to first love.

They returned to the main street once again.

Zhong Yan stopped and looked at 'Fire Cloud Pavilion', withdrawing his hand from Yan Sandao's soft and boneless palm.

Yan Sandao was slightly startled and followed his gaze, hearing her husband whisper a sentence that seemed inexplicable: "If we can live peacefully, who would want to fight and kill..."

Her lips moved, but she ultimately didn't ask. During these three days of leisurely strolling, they had come to the main street several times, and her husband would always stop and look at this large store.

"Let's go!"

Zhong Yan lifted his foot and took a step.

The two of them went straight to the talisman trading room. The shopkeeper Lin Zhengping had just completed a transaction and looked over with surprise. "Fellow Daoist Zhong, it hasn't been long. You're not going to tell me that the materials are already refined, right?"

"Elder Lin is joking. I have been staying in the market for a few days and planned to buy some materials before returning to Azure Sun City today..."

Zhong Yan spoke while taking out twenty spirit stones from his storage bag and handed them over. "The journey is a bit far, and it's not safe with frequent trips."

He deliberately emphasized the phrase "not safe."

Lin Zhengping's gaze flickered slightly, and he smiled. "Alright, what materials do you need?"

"Half of them should be protective talismans, and the other half should be Rejuvenation Talismans."

Lin Zhengping nodded and picked out some from the cabinet. "I'll give you two extra."

"Thank you, Elder Lin."

Zhong Yan and Lin Zhengping locked eyes for a moment, then he collected the items and turned to leave.

As they reached the door, a voice came from behind, "Zhong Yan, after you left last time, Chen Lianping came to inquire about you. You know him, right?"

Zhong Yan turned his head, but Lin Zhengping hummed a tune and flipped through the account book on the table, showing no interest in further conversation.

Zhong Yan bowed respectfully and his heart was as clear as a mirror.

If some people don't like you, they won't let go of any opportunity to find ways to trouble you. In the eyes of these people, you are nothing more than a powerless ant that can be easily crushed.

Chen Lianping was one such person.

Last time they met, when Chen Lianping glanced at the talisman trading room, combined with the incident of encountering him selling talismans before, Zhong Yan had already expected that he would inquire about it.

As for Lin Zhengping, an outsider who had already shown goodwill, in his eyes, although Zhong Yan had left the sect and Chen Lianping was still an inner disciple, he had no ability to threaten Chen Lianping. It would be better to kindly remind him and avoid a potential ambush, gaining more benefits in the future with just a few words.

Leaving 'Fire Cloud Pavilion', Zhong Yan went to a tea stall at the end of the street and sat down. "A pot of Cold Mountain Spirit Tea."

Yan Sandao looked at her husband's face and sensed something different. "Husband, are we returning to the city today?"

Zhong Yan nodded, looked up at the sky, picked up the cup and tasted the tea, casually asking about his concubine's past as a bandit.

Not long after.

They saw Chen Lianping walking towards them from a distance. Zhong Yan raised his voice slightly as he spoke.

Sure enough, Chen Lianping noticed and approached, showing a hint of surprise, his mouth habitually curling up in a mocking smile.

"Oh, Junior Brother Zhong, we really have fate!"

Zhong Yan was surprised and immediately put down the teacup, bowing respectfully. "Greetings, Senior Brother Chen!"

Yan Sandao's eyes flashed with surprise. It was the first time she had seen her husband being so "cautious and humble" and "flattering." She quickly followed suit, bowing and lowering her head.

"So you're diligent in coming to the market? Are you here to sell talismans again?"

Zhong Yan's face showed surprise once again, with a hint of panic, but he quickly regained his composure and smiled. "Just some shoddy goods. I stayed in the market for a few days to exchange materials and planned to return to the city today."

As he spoke, Zhong Yan took out five talismans and carefully handed them to him, saying, "These low-level talismans are naturally not worth your attention, but please don't look down on them, take them as a gift."

Chen Lianping lowered his head and looked at them. They were actually middle-grade talismans, and the quality was not bad. "You can refine middle-grade talismans now?"

Zhong Yan's heart sank. Lin, the shopkeeper, did not casually reveal the customer's information. He smiled bitterly and said, "I have made some progress by chance. Otherwise, with my poor talent, how could I have made a breakthrough?"

Chen Lianping's gaze flickered and he stared at Zhong Yan, suddenly noticing Yan Sandao behind him. "Who is this?"

"Oh, she is my wife."

Zhong Yan turned his head and glared at her. "What's wrong with you? This is my senior brother, who is about to become an inner disciple of the Fire Cloud Sect!"

Yan Sandao hurriedly stepped forward and bowed respectfully. "I have seen Master Chen!"

Chen Lianping looked at her with interest, his eyes gradually filled with a lewd expression. He smiled meaningfully and said, "With such a beautiful wife, Zhong Junior Brother, you have a good eye. I don't have the fortune to marry such a beautiful and delicate wife!"

His intentions were so obvious, it was no different from openly humiliating her.

Zhong Yan's face turned ugly for a moment, but it was enough for the other party to catch on.

Chen Lianping sneered, "What, are you afraid that I will steal your woman?"

"How dare I!" Zhong Yan glanced at Yan Sandao and said indifferently, "She's just an ordinary person, there are plenty of them in the mortal city. If senior brother doesn't mind that I've used her, you can take her away!"

Yan Sandao raised her head, her pretty face pale. If she was really given away today, her future would only be one of two possibilities - being played with and passed around by others, or being sold to a brothel and falling into a life of debauchery.

"She's really unlucky to be with someone like you." Chen Lianping took in her expression and looked at Zhong Yan with disdain.

Zhong Yan smiled awkwardly, hesitated and struggled on his face for a while, and said, "Senior brother, can we talk privately?"

The two of them walked to a corner of the alley.

Yan Sandao pursed her lips and silently followed.

"Senior brother should know how difficult it is for me to make a breakthrough. Now that there is hope, I want to take another step forward. I have something here..." Zhong Yan looked around and pulled open a corner of his waist storage bag to show him.

Chen Lianping raised an eyebrow and glanced inside. There were only six low-grade spirit stones, not many talismans and materials, but one of the two law weapons was a rank three!

Zhong Yan tightened the storage bag and said, "I have been searching for a suitable opportunity to sell these items, but senior brother has a wide network of contacts. If you can help me sell them, I will definitely repay you generously, and my wife will also be at your service!"

Yan Sandao trembled at his words.

Chen Lianping looked at her again and asked with a smile, "Where did the law weapon come from?"

"I found it."

"Found it?"

"Absolutely! I found a storage bag on the way down the mountain to Azure Sun City."

Zhong Yan looked certain and said sincerely, "Senior brother, we don't have any deep grudges. If I had spoken up for you back then, I would have offended him. With my low cultivation and humble background, how could I not be cautious? Senior brother should understand!"

"Every time I meet senior brother, I feel uneasy. Take this opportunity to resolve our insignificant grievances, what do you think?"

"Senior brother, rest assured, I won't let you work in vain!"

Chen Lianping stared at Zhong Yan for a while, then smiled and said, "Forget it, you have been able to endure for so many years. What else is in the storage bag?"

Zhong Yan's face stiffened. "This..."

Chen Lianping's gaze became sharp as he stared at him. "Hmm?"

Zhong Yan wiped his forehead with his sleeve, gritted his teeth, and quickly took out the law weapon and handed it to him. "As a gesture of sincerity, I will give this law weapon to senior brother first. If you can sell it, you can also find a buyer for the rest! I hope senior brother will give me a chance, considering our past friendship!"

Chen Lianping narrowed his eyes and put the law weapon into the storage bag. "Where do you live in Azure Sun City?"

Zhong Yan didn't hesitate. "No. 9 Wutong Lane, South District. Senior brother can find out with just a little inquiry!"

"A rank three law weapon is not difficult for me to sell. Come back in seven days with the rest of the items."

After Chen Lianping finished speaking, he pointed to Yan Sandao not far away. "She stays."

Zhong Yan smiled. "Senior brother, there's no need to rush. My wife is a future martial artist. I hope she can help a little on the way. Next time, I will bring a friend with me and give her to senior brother. It will only be a few days. What do you think, senior brother?"

"You really are a coward, but there have indeed been many robberies recently. Be careful and go!"

"Yes, yes. I hope senior brother will take care of me in the future!"

Bowing, Zhong Yan waved his hand at Yan Sandao and walked away, his footsteps getting faster and faster, as if he was escaping.

Chen Lianping watched their figures, his gaze flickering for a while, then turned and returned to the Fire Cloud Pavilion.

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