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

The snow is getting heavier and heavier.

It's almost about to engulf the entire Qingyang City.

Everywhere is covered in silver.

Zhong Yan called Zhong Xiaozhong to the study and discussed various news about the cultivation forces in Yan Kingdom and Wei Kingdom, analyzing and explaining them.

After an hour.

Zhong Yan stuck a 'invisibility talisman' and several 'light body talismans' on himself, and went out alone, disappearing into the snowstorm.

He felt a mixture of anticipation and unease.

There was no doubt that he knew the woman with the spiritual root hidden in the western district must have a higher cultivation level than him.

Perhaps much higher.

If the other party only recognized Li He Nian.

It would take quite a bit of effort.

He concealed himself and traveled along the way.

Zhong Yan finally arrived at his destination, standing at the entrance of a small courtyard, confirming the house number.

The western district had a large population and diverse residents, with houses next to each other.

But this place was relatively secluded.

Coupled with the heavy snow, only sporadic lights were lit up in the surrounding area, emitting a weak glow.

And the small courtyard in front of him was pitch black inside.

It was already late, the maidservant should have already gone to sleep, and the woman with the spiritual root was most likely hiding in the secret room.

To avoid conflict, Zhong Yan did not use his divine sense to scan and investigate, but knocked on the door knocker.

Repeatedly.

A vigilant response came from inside, "Who is it?"

"Returning."

Zhong Yan gave the password.

Immediately, there was the creaking sound of footsteps running in the snow.

The door opened.

A woman in her twenties opened the door and peeked out, her face full of nervousness and panic, "Are you sent by Lord Li?"

"Yes."

Zhong Yan walked straight into the courtyard, raising an eyebrow.

He saw a man in a white robe walking to the entrance of the main hall while putting on a padded coat, his expression equally alert.

The woman hurriedly knelt down, her voice trembling, "This servant deserves to die! I failed to take care of Miss and she disappeared!"

Zhong Yan's head buzzed, and he quickly used his divine sense to investigate. Sure enough, there were no other auras in the entire courtyard except for the two people in front of him. He asked, "How did she disappear?"

"Miss left a long time ago, last year..." The woman explained in detail.

It turned out that the woman with the spiritual root left on her own in March last year, knocking out the maidservant and never came back.

Zhong Yan entered the house to investigate and was led to the underground secret room. There were fragments of spirit stones that had exhausted their spiritual energy on the ground, as well as empty pill bottles and herbal residues...

"After Miss left, this room has not been touched by this servant."

Zhong Yan glanced at her, "Why didn't you inform Lord?"

"Lord said that we can only wait for him to come, no matter what happens, we cannot contact the Li Mansion... This servant has been searching all over the city for more than a year until I heard about Lord's death a few months ago..."

Zhong Yan asked, "Who is the man outside?"

The woman knelt on the ground, her expression tense, and pressed her head to the ground, "He, he is a friend of this servant, staying here temporarily..."

Zhong Yan snorted.

She immediately said, "No, no, he is this servant's lover! After Lord's death, this servant met him and did not tell him anything about Miss. He also doesn't know about this secret room. Everything this servant said is true, please believe me, sir!"

Zhong Yan felt a suffocating anger in his chest, but he could tell that what she said was true.

For some reason, the woman with the spiritual root voluntarily escaped, most likely because the 'Forget Worries Water' lost its effect and the other party regained her memory as her cultivation progressed.

As for the maidservant in front of him, the furniture and clothing in this courtyard were all of high quality, obviously receiving many treasures left by Li He Nian. Seeing that the matter had come to an end, she found a man to live with.

"Call him down."

Zhong Yan carefully questioned and compared the two people, confirming that there were no loopholes, and that the woman with the spiritual root had never left this courtyard before she escaped.

"Do you remember what she looks like?"

"I remember! I can draw her!"

Zhong Yan was somewhat surprised and said coldly, "You have neglected your duty and secretly communicated with outsiders. This is unforgivable. Draw the portrait carefully, and I will spare your life!"

"Yes!"

After a stick of incense.

Zhong Yan held the portrait and examined it closely. The drawing was quite good, with vivid features. The woman had a beautiful face with a tear mole at the corner of her eye, making her easily recognizable.

"Have you ever been to the Li Mansion?"

"I have never been there. Except for Lord, no one in the Li Mansion knows this servant. This servant was saved by Lord in her early years and became a spy for the Li Mansion's secret guards. I have been working in a library in the northern district until Lord assigned me this task."

Zhong Yan nodded and asked, "The drawing is well done. Have you studied? Have you practiced martial arts?"

The woman's heart moved and she hurriedly said, "This servant has no aptitude for martial arts and cannot cultivate inner energy. However, this servant is originally from Heishui City and came from a slightly wealthy family. I learned music, chess, calligraphy, and painting since I was young. I can also distinguish directions and memorize things quickly. It has some uses. This servant is willing to serve you diligently!"

"Stay here for now and listen to my orders in the future."

"Yes, thank you, sir!"

"Thank you, sir! Please take care!"

The man on the side also thanked repeatedly.

Zhong Yan walked to the entrance of the secret room, turned his head, and flicked his fingers twice.

Two sword lights entered the foreheads of the two people, freezing their smiles.

Clear all suspicious traces in the courtyard.

Zhong Yan left with disappointment in his heart.

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...

Late at night, approaching the hour of Yin.

Inside the bedroom.

After washing and bathing, Zhou Yunning, dressed in a red dress, sat at the table, staring blankly at the bronze mirror.

In the mirror, her face, adorned with light makeup, was as beautiful as a painting. Her delicate eyebrows, cherry lips, and snow-white skin showcased her stunning beauty, yet no one appreciated it.

"Ah..."

Zhou Yunning let out a soft sigh, unable to get the face in her mind out of her thoughts.

Her first acquaintance with Zhong Yan was when he invited her to go out to sea.

At that time, they were still in a relationship as uncle and niece. With just a few words, she felt that Zhong Yan, with his extraordinary handsomeness, possessed a unique temperament.

Their second encounter was after the destruction of the Xue Mansion, during the reward ceremony.

Having learned many planning details from Yan Sandao, she admired Zhong Yan's noble appearance and his intelligence. It was admiration, not just admiration and admiration.

Afterwards, she heard that Li Henian, whom she had only met twice, could not return, and there were secret machinations by Li Yangshi, which gradually sparked a hint of affection.

That night when they left the city in a hurry to rescue Li Henian, she couldn't believe that she was somewhat disappointed when her husband returned.

Finally, she was fortunate enough to enter the Zhong Mansion, and her hidden affection gradually grew until Dongcao informed her that she would be spending the night with him. Her suppressed heart finally stopped being calm and started burning with passion.

After Zhong Yan closed himself off for several months, she was his first choice.

Even though she was confident that she was one of the most beautiful women in the Zhong Mansion, she couldn't help but feel surprised and delighted.

As Jiang Ping said, the most important thing for an ordinary woman in her life is to marry the person she likes.

And for her, it was even more so.

But now...

She had been waiting for over three hours.

Yan Sandao and Dongcao had come and gone, chatting and waiting for a long time.

"Ordinary mortals can't compare to cultivators..."

She felt a little disappointed in her heart, thinking that Zhong Yan had probably gone to Yuyao's place.

The little maid standing at the door wanted to yawn but quickly covered her mouth and rubbed her eyes. After hesitating for a moment, she approached and bowed, carefully saying:

"Madam Ten, Madam Two said that Master might be practicing and might not come until tomorrow. Should I help you add some charcoal?"

Zhou Yunning glanced at the brazier beside her, "No need, rest."

"Yes."

The little maid bowed and quickly went to arrange the bed and uncover the bedding, then returned to help her remove her headdress and loosen her clothes.

At this moment, the sound of the door opening came from outside.

Zhou Yunning's eyes lit up, and she turned her head eagerly.

The little maid immediately ran out, and soon a crisp voice came, "I've seen Master!"

Zhou Yunning quickly inserted the hairpin she had just taken off back into her hair, swung it twice in front of the mirror, and stood up to greet him.

"Husband! You're here!"

Zhong Yan nodded slightly and walked to the table to sit down.

Zhong Yunning's heart tightened as it seemed that her husband's mood was not good. She signaled to the maidservant and went forward to help pour tea.

Zhong Yan asked, "Did you wait for a long time?"

Zhong Yunning smiled and nodded, "It was a while, but Sister Sandao and Sister Dongcao were chatting here earlier, so time passed quickly. Husband, please have some tea."

Zhong Yan looked at her and realized that she had done her homework, knowing that he liked to hear the truth.

"Do you know why I entrusted you with the responsibility of the War Hall?"

"Thank you for your trust, husband. It's because I have the highest martial arts cultivation and more prestige among the concubines in the mansion."

"It's because you have your own opinions, you're intelligent, and you have broad knowledge."

Zhong Yan looked deeply at her. This woman's background was extraordinary.

She was originally the princess of the Ruyang Palace in the Wei Kingdom. After the Wei Kingdom's turmoil and the destruction of Ruyang City, she ended up in the Yan Kingdom and was captured by the Yanyi City Marriage Pavilion.

Since childhood, she had been well-educated in literature, military strategy, and diligent in martial arts training. She had even served in the army and been on the battlefield, which was why she was still unmarried in her twenties and considered an old maid.

It should be noted that in this world, many women get married and start having children at the age of fourteen.

Currently in the Zhong Mansion, she was the oldest, around twenty-five or twenty-six, several years older than Jiang Ping, who was the first to enter the mansion.

Moreover, Zhong Yan had heard from Li Henian that Zhou Yunning had a certain degree of autonomy in the Yanyi City Marriage Pavilion and could choose not to marry ordinary people.

After all, she had once been a princess, well-educated, and was also a high-level Innate Realm expert. She had her own pride and a high vision.

If it weren't for Li Henian's cultivation at the sixth level of Qi Refining and his willingness to offer a high price, he might not have been able to marry her.

Zhou Yunning and Zhong Yan exchanged a glance and nodded. "I will do my best to share your worries, husband."

Zhong Yan calmly said, "It is said that cultivators are indifferent in their emotions, and I, Zhong Yan, do not deny that. With many wives and concubines in the Zhong Mansion, it is indeed a family. As we spend more time together, you will come to understand me.

Yan Sandao used to be a bandit, but I was attracted to her at first sight. Now we are in perfect harmony and share the same ideals. As for you, it started with your appearance, but I value your inner qualities more.

In the Zhong family, regardless of whether you still have lofty ambitions in your heart, your talent will not be buried. Once we become husband and wife, we are destined to be together. I am willing to walk hand in hand with you."

Zhou Yunning looked at Zhong Yan with determination, and a glimmer of light shone in her beautiful eyes.

When she heard the words "started with your appearance," her heart was filled with joy and her cheeks turned red. When she heard the word "husband," she was moved. When she heard the phrase "walk hand in hand," her heart felt like it had been opened, and a warm current flowed through it.

She pursed her lips, stood up, and squatted in front of Zhong Yan, pressing her cheek against his leg, looking up with a charming smile.

"Zhong Yan, I am very lucky to marry you."

"Now that I know your intentions, Yunning will have no regrets in this lifetime!"

Zhong Yan reached out and caressed her delicate cheek. "Rest now."

"Yes, husband!"

The disguise of redness was completely removed.

She was stunningly beautiful.

Her red lips revealed shyness.

Her voice was gentle and melodious.

[Insight into cultivation techniques +2, experience in talisman dao +5, cultivation experience +20]

[Insight into cultivation techniques +1, experience in talisman dao +3, cultivation experience +1]

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