Chapter 1557: Peace And Joy

"Yesterday, I heard rumors that the Wusheng Mountain has been committing atrocities, exploiting merchants, and even disrupting wedding celebrations. Their crimes deserve death!"

"As the Crown Prince of the Hidden Dragon Dynasty, it is my duty to restore peace to the world and bring justice to the Situ family!"

Situ Taili and Cangsheng repeatedly expressed their gratitude.

They both knew that the Crown Prince had ulterior motives.

But the Crown Prince had shown some sincerity, so the father and son invited him to join them for a meal.

During the banquet, Cangsheng's grandfathers repeatedly invited the Crown Prince to sit at the head of the table.

But the Crown Prince respectfully and firmly declined each time.

He was afraid!

The Crown Prince was sweating profusely throughout the meal.

He had come here to verify the truth of the rumors.

Unexpectedly, the aura of these people was even more formidable than the rumors had suggested.

The Crown Prince was now certain that any one of these middle-aged and elderly men could easily annihilate the entire Hidden Dragon Dynasty.

This realization made him feel as if he were sitting on pins and needles.

For the first time, he recognized the insignificance of the Hidden Dragon Dynasty and understood that strength is the ultimate authority.

These people could not be restrained or controlled by sheer numbers.

The only option now was to befriend and flatter them, to win over Cangsheng and the Situ family.

Fortunately, Cangsheng was very courteous to the Crown Prince.

Seizing the opportunity, the Crown Prince formed a sworn brotherhood with Cangsheng, becoming brothers of different mothers.

With Cangsheng's support, the Crown Prince happily returned to the dynasty, and the matter of his succession was settled.

Besides the Crown Prince of the Hidden Dragon Dynasty, countless families and sects also came to visit one after another.

They came from all corners of the world, some from as far as a hundred thousand miles away from Huacheng.

They all brought generous gifts for Cangsheng.

During this period, the threshold of the Situ family was worn down several times.

Situ Taili was overwhelmed with work every day.

The constant stream of people bringing congratulatory gifts left him with no time to rest.

The Situ family had never enjoyed such glory before, all thanks to Cangsheng and his grandfathers.

But the main credit had to go to Mr. Yi, the master spoken of by these powerful figures.

Although these powerful figures were terrifyingly strong, they were actually very amiable.

They naturally treated the Situ residence as their own home, without any sense of formality.

During the day, they would play chess, chat, and teach Cangsheng and his wife martial arts and swordsmanship in the backyard.

"Ah, this is the right move."

"True gentlemen do not comment on others' chess games!"

"Stop giving bad advice, I made a mistake because of you. This move doesn't count."

"Old Zhao, how can you take back your move and cheat? Aren't you ashamed?"

"Old Li, you were the one who took back your move first, and now you're saying I'm shameless? You're truly brazen!"

...

Two figures quickly shot up into the sky, and a loud roar echoed through the air.

This scene had become commonplace for everyone.

Even the citizens of Huacheng had grown accustomed to it.

Although these powerful figures had fiery tempers, they never disrupted normal life, except for the occasional loud noises.

Many people actually enjoyed watching the powerful figures spar.

Even though they were far away and couldn't see their moves clearly.

The battles of the powerful were like fireworks, dazzling and spectacular.

Yi Feng and a few old men sipped tea, calmly observing everything.

At night, the group of old men would confine the young couple to their room, not allowing them to leave.

They claimed it was because the day's training had been too exhausting and that they needed to rest early to improve their cultivation quickly.

In reality, they were urging the young couple to have a baby as soon as possible.

"Cangsheng, Qingyi, do you still have the elixirs I gave you? Remember to take them before bed, they're good for you!"

"My elixir is good for the next generation, remember to take it too."

...

"Okay... Grandfathers."

"Mhm, go rest now, and don't leave the room unless necessary."

Cangsheng and his wife returned to their room, their faces flushed and their hearts in turmoil.

It was only early evening, and the grandfathers were already so eager.

But newlyweds were like dry wood meeting a blazing fire.

The young couple looked at each other, their eyes filled with unconcealed affection.

The long night stretched on.

To prevent anyone from eavesdropping, the old men set up barriers outside Cangsheng's room.

Out of boredom, they began to mentor the younger generation of the Situ family.

Although these youngsters' talents were considered mediocre at best in their eyes, it didn't matter much to them, and a few even took them on as nominal disciples.

For these young members of the Situ family, it was truly a stroke of great fortune.

Situ Taili was delighted and went to bed every night with a smile on his face.

A few days later.

Yi Feng arrived at the Situ residence.

The old men were either playing chess or instructing Cangsheng and the others in their cultivation.

Upon seeing Yi Feng, everyone stopped and bowed to him.

"Greetings, Master!"

"Hello, Brother Yi Feng!"

"Greetings, Mr. Yi."

Yi Feng maintained a gentle smile and waved his hand lightly. "No need to be so formal."

Seeing the current state of his old companions, Yi Feng felt genuinely pleased.

He patted Cangsheng's head and advised, "The curse on you has been lifted. From now on, you and Qingyi must focus on your cultivation. Becoming a Martial Spirit expert is not your ultimate goal; it's only the beginning."

Hearing this, Cangsheng's heart trembled.

His eyes widened, and his heart raced with disbelief. He had originally planned to break the curse through his own efforts and formidable cultivation, but he never expected...

However, after a few moments, he let it go.

Of course, Brother Yi Feng, who these grandfathers called Master, must possess unfathomable power.

For Cangsheng, the curse had been a heavy burden on his heart, especially after marrying Situ Qingyi.

But for Brother Yi Feng, it was nothing more than a minor ailment, hardly worth mentioning.

Although the curse was insignificant to Yi Feng, it had lifted a tremendous weight off Cangsheng's heart.

Cangsheng's gratitude towards Yi Feng was beyond words.

A warm feeling surged in his heart, and his nose tingled as tears streamed down his face.

Situ Qingyi gently wiped away his tears and held him tightly.

"Silly, quickly thank Brother Yi Feng."

"Mhm."

Cangsheng nodded, choking back tears. "Thank you, Brother Yi Feng!"

Yi Feng smiled and patted Cangsheng's shoulder.

"I'll come back to see you in a while."

"Ah, Brother Yi Feng, are you leaving?" Situ Qingyi asked.

Yi Feng nodded slightly. "I still have some matters to attend to."

Cangsheng looked disappointed and quickly asked, "Brother Yi Feng, how long will you be gone?"

"It's hard to say. It could be a few months, or it could be a hundred or even a thousand years. Don't forget me by then."

"So long?!" Cangsheng exclaimed in shock.

"Grandson, for the Master, ten thousand years are but a fleeting moment," Li Da comforted.

"That's right, grandson. When you grow stronger and want to see the Master, we'll take you to the stars to find him," Zhao Xing said.

Hearing this, Cangsheng felt even more despondent.

Yi Feng said calmly, "You all now possess eternal life. This brief separation is for the sake of a future reunion, so don't be sad. I will always be by your side, watching over you."

The old men bowed in unison, saying, "Thank you for your care, Master!"

Yi Feng looked at the old men and spoke earnestly, "You've wandered and fought all your lives. It's time to settle down and enjoy your later years. Stay here and keep Cangsheng company."

"As you command."

Then, Yi Feng glanced at Cangsheng and his wife, giving them a warm smile.

His figure gradually faded and disappeared from sight.

Cangsheng reached out, trying to grab Brother Yi Feng, but his hand passed through empty air.

He knew Brother Yi Feng was always there, but he wasn't used to life without seeing him.

Seeing her husband's dejected expression, Situ Qingyi cupped Cangsheng's face and planted a kiss on his lips.

Cangsheng was momentarily dazed, then broke into a sweet, silly smile.

The old men resumed their chess games, boasting, and occasional fights. Life was peaceful and joyful, a bit monotonous but filled with serene days...