Chapter 600: Chapter 595: Father and Son Meeting, Old and Calculating

As the two cultivators were conversing, a white figure suddenly appeared high in the sky.

The figure had wings on its back yet was not any bird; rather, it was a giant beast covered in silver-white scales, rapidly piercing through the clouds and flying towards Qifeng Mountain.

“Eh? Is that…”

As another Dragon Roar emitted from the mouth of the White Dragon, though it did not unleash its Dragon Power, the resonant roar still echoed across the mountains, clear for every lifeform to hear.

Those who had not been paying much attention now raised their heads and looked in the direction of the sound.

“Ah, a Light Holy Beast?”

Several Qi Refining Realm cultivators, having caught sight of the White Dragon’s form, suddenly showed shocked expressions and exclaimed in surprise!

Ever since Qin Feng had slain Chu Youhong and seized the Red Lotus Immortal Sword, the White Dragon had become a synonym for Holy Beast, at least in the region near Qifeng Mountain. Hence, the cultivators bustling around Qifeng Mountain for various tasks referred to the White Dragon as a Holy Beast.

“What? Is this the rumored Light Holy Beast? Could it be that the Master of Qi Luck from the Qin Family has returned?”

As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately stirred surprise among all present. Soon, the entire Qifeng Mountain became lively, with necks stretching and eyes gazing into the mid-air at the giant White Dragon, trying to discern if there was a figure of Qin Feng riding on its back.

Unfortunately, most of these people were mere Qi Refining Cultivators with limited abilities and eyesight. Even if some had practiced the Spiritual Eye Technique, they could not see Qin Feng’s figure from a hundred miles away.

In fact, only those Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had practiced the Spiritual Eye Technique could see from such a distance. Hence, most Qi Refining Cultivators could only catch fleeting glimpses of the White Dragon passing through the sky, unable to see if there was anyone on its back.

The White Dragon sped like lightning, since it had been here before and did not need Qin Feng to guide it. It quickly crossed numerous mountains and rivers, arriving over Qifeng Mountain. It then hummed softly a few times, notifying the people of the Qin Family below of its arrival, before descending towards Luofeng Cliff.

This place was an important site for the Qin Family, also a convergence point of Spirit Veins where the Spiritual Energy was most abundant. The old family master and Qin Long’s Cave Mansion were located here. If family cultivators wished to undergo secluded cultivation to break through realms, they could also apply to close off atop the cliff to experience the best cultivation environment the family could offer.

As a secluded cultivation site, Luofeng Cliff was heavily guarded, not only with a half-activated Defensive Array on the outside but also protected by an Ancient Tree that had achieved the Purple Mansion. On regular days, no outsiders would dare to intrude, apart from the few individuals like the old family master who had reached the Golden Core, even Foundation Establishment Cultivators from the family had to obediently use the stone steps connecting the upper and lower areas.

However, today, not only did a giant creature descended from the sky without triggering any response from the Array, but even the normally loyal Ancient Tree guarding the family did not obstruct it. Instead, it shook its branches in a respectful manner.

“My son is back!”

In the mid-mountain guest hall of Luofeng Cliff, where Qin Long had been hosting guests alongside the Old Family Head, he suddenly leaped up from the ground, his face bright with joy. As his form flashed and he didn’t even wait to properly host the important guests, his voice trailed off as he transformed into a Light Escape and vanished.

His Lifebound Spiritual Beast was a Demon Dragon, so he was quite familiar with the roars of giant dragons and could distinguish them from others. Having interacted with the White Dragon for a while, he knew that the Dragon Roar was from his son’s mount.

“Hmm?”

Sitting in the guest seats to the east were several cultivators of impressive deportment.

These individuals had initially held some reserved air, feeling they were already dignified by sharing a room with the Golden Core Cultivators of the Qin Family due to their profound cultivation levels. Despite not showing any arrogant demeanor in their words, their indifferent aura differed greatly from that of the Qin Family’s cultivators who were at most Golden Core level.

Previously puzzled when they saw Qin Long suddenly employ an Escape Skill to leave, they thought it inconsiderate of him given they had lowered their status to interact, hinting at the gap between their long-established families and this newly risen one like the Qin Family.

When they understood the words from Qin Long’s mouth and sensed the aura from the giant beast singing in the sky, these distinguished cultivators instantly changed expression. The initial arrogance in their hearts settled, and each turned their heads to peer outside, but dared not release their Divine Sense to scan the situation on top of Luofeng Cliff.

Although they were both shocked and delighted by Qin Feng’s sudden return to the family, and they were curious to see what the legendary Master of Qi Luck looked like and desired to make an acquaintance with the Qin Family’s Master Qilin, they ultimately did not dare to disturb Qin Feng at that moment.

After all, interrupting someone who had just returned home would seem quite unwelcoming, especially if it had been ordinary people, they would probably have taken the initiative to come and meet them.

But Qin Feng was of such a status that even they had to humbly request the Qin Family to mediate a meeting and wait for Qin Feng’s summons, not daring to assert their status at this time.

“Hehe, my son Feng has come back!”

The Old Family Head was also somewhat excited as he stood up, but being an experienced and prudent person, though eager to meet Qin Feng, he did not escape directly like Qin Long but bowed to the cultivators, “Esteemed seniors, please forgive our manners. A younger family member has returned, and I… um, I need to go see him. Please excuse any impertinence.”

He was used to calling himself “Old I” due to habit, but as he spoke, he realized how awkward it was to refer to himself that way in front of these aged guests, who were all at least a thousand years old, and quickly corrected himself.

“Hehe, where do such words come from, Family Head Qin? The return of that distinguished Master Qilin from your family is a great event. The Family Head should just go.”

“Indeed, the status of the Chosen Son is indeed noble, beyond our comparison. Family Head Qin should hurry over for a meeting. However, we have long heard of Young Friend Qin and have wanted to meet him for a while. When the time comes, we hope Family Head Qin will say some good words for us.”

Several cultivators from major families rose to send him off while expressing their desire to meet Qin Feng.

“Good words, good words.”

Qin Guanbao chuckled and promptly agreed, “Then please, esteemed elders, go to the guest courtyard to rest for a while. I will definitely convey your thoughts to Feng later!”

“Family Head Qin is too polite.”

A remarkable elder with an extraordinary aura beamed, “You and I both serve as family heads, holding equivalent status. I am merely a few years older than you; we should consider each other as peers. Addressing me as elder might be a bit too formal.”

Qin Guanbao twitched the corners of his mouth.

The man was a cultivator who had achieved the Dharma Image and had lived for over a thousand years. How could his age be flippantly described as being only a few years older?

Yet, observing the elder’s face smiling like a daisy and listening to a few other highly advanced cultivators articulate similar sentiments, various thoughts whirled through Qin Guanbao’s mind for a moment. Ultimately, he thickened his face and nodded, “In that case, please, Daoist fellows, go rest in the guest courtyard first. I will go to the cliff top to see Qin Feng right away.”

He was naturally smooth and shrewd.

Since these families were coming to ingratiate themselves with them, there was no need for him to lower his status.

The Qin Family was unlike before; these people were actively seeking a connection with the Qin Family, and he already had enough confidence to converse with them. Now that Qin Feng had returned, his confidence was even more substantial!

Qin Guanbao had contemplated it; forming some alliances and even marriages was feasible. Although the Qin Family had limitations in strength and was reluctant to be involved in certain matters, other cultivators would hesitate to act against the Qin Family considering Qin Feng’s involvement.

Now, the development of the Qin Family had reached a critical point. Advancing further could not wholly depend on Qin Feng’s support. The family also had to make efforts, not solely rely on Qin Feng, lest the cultivators in the family cultivate a dependent temperament, potentially becoming a burden over time.

Since the heads of these clans had proactively approached them, after careful consideration, Qin Guanbao firmly decided to use these powerful clans to fulfill his ambitions, create more wealth for the family, and secure more resources. While he might not be able to assist Qin Feng directly, at least he shouldn’t become a burden.

“Very well, very well, Daoist fellow, please go ahead.”

Several elderly cultivators stood up to see him out.

Of course, they wouldn’t be so enthusiastic for any other Golden Core cultivator.

But Qin Guanbao was different; he was the Family Head of the Qin Family and the great-uncle of Qin Feng!

Being able to address Qin Guanbao as a peer was already a huge privilege for them. Otherwise, if Qin Long were here and they addressed him as a brother, they would probably be considered a generation below Qin Guanbao.

Qin Guanbao waved over a young family member who was serving nearby and instructed him to lead the elders to the guest courtyard for rest. Then, amid the diligent farewells of the cultivators, he rose and flew towards the top of the cliff.

Up on Luofeng Cliff, Qin Feng had just leaped down from the back of a white dragon when his father, Qin Long, appeared in a flash of firelight.

Given Qin Long’s usually steady temperament, such excitement was rare, and he wouldn’t normally abandon his guests and leave abruptly.

But the achievements Qin Feng had made over the years had far exceeded his expectations.

Qin Long’s greatest dream in the past was for his son to be admitted to the Inner Sect of the Beast Taming Sect. If he could achieve the Golden Core, that would have been considered a stroke of immense fortune. With the life span of five hundred years of a Golden Core cultivator, he could fully support the family while also helping lift family descendants, allowing the Qin Family to develop even better.

But Qin Feng surpassed all expectations; within just a few years of joining the Beast Taming Sect, he not only entered the Inner Sect but also became a disciple under the Elder of the Spiritual Snake Lineage. Later, he even became one of the nine true inheritors–his status and position were already unattainable for ordinary minor clans. And in such a short time, he became the Chosen Son!

If spoken of, it would sound like a legendary tale, yet the protagonist of this story was his son.

After the massive publicity by the Beast Taming Sect, now, in the Southern Domain, hardly any cultivator was unaware of what being the Chosen Son signified. As a member of the family from which Qin Feng hailed, Qin Long, who was most concerned about Qin Feng, undoubtedly knew how remarkable his son’s achievements were!

This was why, usually steady, he had run off immediately upon sensing Qin Feng’s arrival.

He was somewhat eager to see his son, to see what he looked like now, and to ask how he had achieved all this.

However, when he actually saw his son, Qin Long found himself somewhat at a loss for words.

His eyes slightly reddened, his face still beaming with joy, he instinctively reached out to touch his son’s head but found that Qin Feng’s height was now no less than his. More importantly, because Qin Feng had just advanced to the Dharma Image, he unintentionally carried a bit of the Dharma Image cultivator’s imposing manner, looking even more formidable than the guests who had visited, causing Qin Long to stop his hand halfway.

“Father!”

Qin Feng did not mind these details. Seeing his father, his face immediately showed joy, and he quickly bowed, “Son greets Father, it’s been many years since we’ve seen each other; have you been well?”

“Fine, fine, very good, hahaha…”

Qin Long’s hand ultimately landed on Qin Feng’s shoulder, giving it a few hearty pats. Feeling the intense physical strength of his son, he was even more pleased.

The closeness of his son instantly dissolved the estrangement between father and son over the years, filling Qin Long’s heart with satisfaction, feeling that his son had not changed due to the improvement in his cultivation level.