BECOMING A FATHER IN THE CULTIVATION WORLD
Mayor's Invitation
Thinking about her invincible father and pulling him into the vast outside world, He Ri was hopeful.
It's great to have a strong father!
"Please wait."
At this moment, a polite voice sounded.
He Peng turned around and saw a neatly dressed old man with a few servants following him.
"Your Servant Chief?"
He Peng recognized the old man. He's the butler of the Mayor's Hall.
The Mayor's Hall under the auspices of the Imperial Family of the Xuanbei Dynasty. Each large-scale city had a Mayor Hall to help the imperial family manage their territory.
Their biggest responsibility is…
Collect taxes!
Previously, as the Patriarch of the He Family, He Peng could be said to be the biggest taxpayer in Samyang City. He has some friendships with the Mayor.
"Patriark He, the Mayor invited you."
Chief Pelatan Mu said with a smile.
“I'm no longer the head of the Patriarch of the He.” Family He Peng shook his head and said.
“No problem. It's just a title. Other than you, no one in Samyang City is qualified to be called the Patriarch of the He.” family
Chief Servant Mu is 70% exaggerated and 30% sincere.
However, in terms of contributions to the He Family, the original He Peng was one of the best throughout the development history of the He Family.
During the years of He Peng's reign, he had devoted all of his efforts to expanding the He Family's property and influence by more than half.
This was also the reason why He Peng was disappointed with the He Family.
You all ate my food and spent my money, but you were so cold to me. What use am I there?!
"Is there something the Mayor needs?" ask He Peng.
“Hehe, The City Lord heard that the Patriarch of the He Family will leave Samyang City. He wants to host Patriarch He for the friendship that has been running for so many years.” Chief Servant Mu said with a smile.
When He Peng heard this, a relevant memory of the Mayor appeared in his mind.
Samyang Mayor Mu Yantong. He was in the quasi-Pure Soul Realm and could be considered the number one expert in Samyang City!
The relationship between He Peng and the Mayor is as gentle as water.
"Since the Mayor has such intentions, it is impolite for us to reject them."
He Peng calculated Mu Yantong's strength, then smiled and cupped his hands, as a sign of his approval.
If the other party's strength was weaker than his, he would be too lazy to manipulate it, but the other party seemed to be a little stronger than him.
That's delicious!
"Please, Patriarch He"
Chief Servant Mu clearly did not know what He Peng was thinking and very politely made a "Please" gesture".
…
Soon, a group of people arrived at the Mayor's Hall.
The Mayor's Hall is impressive.
But in general it is not much different from the He Family residence. After all, the He Family was a noble family in Samyang City. That's pretty fancy.
"Brother He, long time no see."
Mayor Mu Yantong personally came out to greet them. His face was full of smiles. It could be said that he had given enough appreciation to He Peng.
"Your brother is too polite." He Peng smiled and returned his greeting.
“I heard that Brother He is leaving Samyang City, so I specially prepared wine to host Brother He.” Mu Yantong said with a smile.
"Thank you." He Peng said again.
"Greetings, Uncle He." At this moment, a young girl in a white dress of He Ri's age came forward and greeted him gently.
“This is Qianyun, right?”
He Peng asked with a smile. He remembered that Mu Yantong had a daughter named Mu Qianyun, whom he had met a few years ago.
“Haha, my daughter always lives in seclusion and rarely comes out. It was unexpected that Brother He still remembered it.” Mu Yantong smiled and then looked at He Ri. He said, “I heard that He Ri has recovered from a serious illness and her strength has improved greatly. He even defeated He Meng. His future is indeed unlimited.”
"Brother Mu, you're too complimentary." He Peng humbly replied.
Mu Yantong looked at the sun above his head and said, “Because it is time for lunch. Come in and have lunch first.”
After saying that, he pulled He Peng and entered with great enthusiasm.
Meanwhile, the young girl, Mu Qianyun, was secretly appraising He Ri. He seemed to be a little curious about this young man of his age.
…
After a long time, lunch is over.
City Lord Mu Yantong excitedly urged He Peng and his son to spend the night at the Mayor Hall and leave the next day.
He Peng would naturally not refuse.
This is what he wanted!
He had yet to achieve his goal, so how could he leave?
In a luxurious guesthouse with two bedrooms and one living room.
He Ri was cultivating in his room.
He Peng was sitting in the living room.
Then, he calmly took out a small pitch-black pill and stuffed it into the teapot.
Then, he started brewing tea.
This little pill was a treasure he had "accidentally" obtained in the drugstore at a high price. It was said that it was once a rare spirit herb but was broken by a careless apprentice and turned into this little pill.
The only function of this pill was to make people lose their rationality for a short period of time, causing it to go berserk and rush to injure others!
In addition, the effect will only begin to be seen after two hours of drinking. Once the effect had already gone up, it would be as violent as a flood, and could not be stopped!
Previously, he had no idea when to use this pill, but now he had already found a place to use it.
This pill was completely exclusive to deceiving his son!
As long as his free son went berserk and injured Mu Qianyun, even if it was just a small wound, it was enough for Mu Yantong, who loved his daughter like her own life, to hang her up and beat up He Ri!
This way, wouldn't his cultivation go up?
Previously, he had observed that Mu Qianyun's cultivation was not weak and was on par with his son's. Even if this free son of his suddenly launched an attack, it would not be able to cause too serious an injury.
Besides, the Mayor's Hall is only that big. Once a fight breaks out, he will be found immediately. So, it won't be hard to stop it.
Therefore, Mu Qianyun would not be injured too badly.
He Peng was the one who clearly distinguished between kindness and hatred. Since they were invited as guests, he would not let He Ri injure the host's daughter.
"Mm, just waiting for dinner." The corner of He Peng's mouth slightly curved. Then, he closed his eyes to rest.
Time passes slowly.
In the evening, He Ri finished his cultivation and walked out of his room. He looks fresh.
“You've been cultivating for half a day. Drink the tea.” He Peng poured him a cup of tea and handed it to him.
"Thank you dad." He Ri took a cup of tea and drank it in one gulp without hesitation. Then, she praised, “Tehnya sweet.”
He Peng smiled.
He suspected it must be a psychological effect, after all the small pills he used to make tea, originally used to be specifically for people with kidney failure. It does not contain sugar!
What really makes her free child feel sweet is her fatherly love.
Tok!
At this moment, there was a knock on the door.
Then, the respectful voice of a servant sounded, “Patriark He, Young Master He, dinner is ready. Please follow this waiter to eat.”
"Good thanks." He Peng replied politely as well.
"Ah... Patriarch He is too polite." The waiter outside the door immediately let out a strange sound, as if he was overwhelmed by the manners of this esteemed guest.
Soon, the father and son arrived at the banquet location under the guidance of the maid. This time on the balcony.
It is a building made of stone, and is also the tallest place in the Mayor Hall, and even the tallest place in Samyang City.
Standing here, one can see not only the entire Samyang City, but also the Samyang River outside the city and the sun setting on the horizon.
“Hahaha, Brother He, you're coming. Please sit.” Mayor Mu Yantong said enthusiastically.
After everyone sat down, he said, “I got a bottle of rare wine last month. Let's feel together today.”
After saying that, he clapped his hands.
Soon, a group of waiters began serving dishes. All kinds of delicious food quickly filled the table.
Finally, a waiter brought a bottle of wine. It was an old-looking clay-sealed pottery jar.
Plup!
Mu Yuncang opened the jar, handed it to his daughter and said, "Yun'er, pour the wine."
"Yes, Dad."
Mu Qianyun answered obediently. Then, he walked over and poured wine for He Peng, then He Ri. Finally, he poured wine for his father. To himself, of course, he did not drink.
As a young woman from a noble family, drinking in front of an outsider would ruin her image.
“Brother He, Let's eat. Good wine goes well with good dishes. If it is cold, it will not taste good.” Mu Yantong said with a smile.
So, the banquet began.
This banquet is so fancy. All kinds of delicious food filled the stomach of He Ri. When the dishes on the table get cold, some waiters even replace them with hot ones.
Mu Qianyun, on the other hand, obediently refilled their glasses with wine. This made He Ri have an incredible impression towards this beautiful and wise girl of her age!
This dinner lasted for over an hour.
They are finally full.
"Brother He, are you satisfied with this banquet?" At this moment, Mu Yantong suddenly asked.
"That's satisfied. Thank you for your hospitality, Brother Mu.” He Peng smiled and cupped his hands.
“Mm... Brother He, with your intelligence, you should have guessed it. Today, I actually have something important to discuss with you.” Mu Yuncang said.
When He Peng heard this, he laughed in his heart.
I've been waiting for a time like this!
Otherwise, how will my son be alone with your daughter? And then commit a crime?
"I know." He Peng nodded calmly and then suggested, “Why don't we let Qianyun take He Ri around the Mayor Hall? We can talk here."
"Good!"
Mu Yantong's eyes twinkled. Then, he smiled and said to his daughter, "Yun'er, take Young Master He to the park for a walk."
"Yes, Dad."
Mu Qianyun nodded and bowed slightly to He Peng. She then left with He Ri, whose face was slightly red.