System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

"I've met the Marquis!"

As soon as he landed, a chorus of respectful greetings rang out around him. Turning his head, he saw that most of the people standing on both sides of the main hall were elderly men with white hair, interspersed with some middle-aged men. After briefly probing the auras emanating from these people, Chen Xuan felt a slight sense of suffocation. This was because most of these people exuded the aura of a Void-Reversing Immortal, and the lowest was at least the aura of a Primordial Spirit Daoist.

Faced with such a grand display, Chen Xuan couldn't help but look at the focus of all eyes—Qing Tian Yu'er.

Qingtianhou nodded slightly, then said to the white-haired old man on his left, "Yu'er has returned safely. Immediately announce to Qingtian City that a welcoming banquet will be held in three days, inviting representatives from all major sects to attend."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xuan gasped, wondering to himself, "Is this the power and influence of the Azure Sky Marquis? His daughter's welcoming banquet requires representatives from all the sects under his jurisdiction to attend. What is he planning?"

"Yes, Lord Marquis!" The white-haired old man nodded respectfully upon hearing this.

After saying that, Qing Tianhou looked at Chen Xuan and transmitted his voice, "Young friend, what do you want? Just say the word. Natural treasures, magic methods, treasures, spiritual liquids, and even the territory under the permanent protection of the Qing Tian clan are all acceptable."

The voice transmission reached his ears, and Chen Xuan looked up at the Qing Tian Marquis, who was humble in front of his wife but exuded authority in public. After careful consideration, he shook his head and said, "I am just a rogue cultivator. If I were to openly receive the generous rewards from the Qing Tian Clan, everything about me would be exposed to the Blood Hand Organization. Even the Qing Tian Clan needs to send geniuses to small worlds for nurturing. How can my clan and I face the wrath of the Blood Hand?"

Chen Xuan's extremely calm analysis surprised even Qing Tianhou, who clearly hadn't expected this.

"Therefore, no need for any rewards or anything like that. I didn't agree to escort the princess back with Elder Sang's permission for that."

Chen Xuan looked at Qing Tianhou and transmitted his voice in a humble yet assertive manner.

These words made the powerful and high-ranking Qingtian Marquis look at Chen Xuan with even greater respect, and he smiled and nodded slightly.

Upon learning that Chen Xuan's request was for the stability of the tribe, Qingtian Marquis immediately addressed the many elders in the hall: "Three years from now, the Ancient Immortal Realm Road will descend upon my Qingtian County. At that time, geniuses from the three thousand county cities, the four islands of the North Sea, and the extraterrestrial dynasties will all come. As a regional lord, we need to investigate the entry point as soon as possible and then prepare everything we need."

The Marquis of Qingtian's expression was solemn: "Such a grand event was last held 60,000 years ago. Absolutely no mistakes can be made during this time."

"Yes, we will remember!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the elders in the hall responded in deep voices.

"Go!"

Hua Hua Hua——

With a wave of his hand, Qing Tianhou caused most of the elders in the hall to disappear from their original positions, while a small number of the Nascent Soul Daoists also transformed into streaks of light and rushed out of the hall, scattering in all directions.

"The Ancient Road to the Immortal Realm?" This was the first time Chen Xuan had heard this term, and he was extremely curious. However, it was a beautiful moment for their bloodlines to reunite, and it wouldn't be appropriate for him to interrupt and ask questions.

"Xiao Lou, after we leave, you must treat our distinguished guests well," said Qing Tianhou to his son.

"Yes, father."

"Chen Xuan, I'll be back soon, very soon." Qing Tian Yu'er knew her parents were taking her to see the ancestor, and she looked at Chen Xuan with reluctance as she spoke.

Chen Xuan smiled slightly and nodded.

wow——

Then, with a wave of his hand, the three of them vanished.

"Brother Chen Xuan, come this way, please."

As soon as his parents left, Qing Tian Xiao Lou put his arm around Chen Xuan's shoulder, revealing a very amiable smile, and said, "Thank you very much this time. If it weren't for your generosity, I probably would have been in big trouble."

Seeing the boy's reaction, Chen Xuan smiled and looked at half of his face, asking, "Who slapped me like that?"

Upon hearing this, Qing Tian Xiao Lou's face stiffened, and he said with a wry smile, "Who else could it be? It must be my mother."

"My father was always busy growing up, and it was my mother who taught me."

The two walked out of the Qingtian Palace arm in arm, and were met by four silver-armored guards and four charming maids.

Seeing this, Qing Tian Xiao Lou waved his hand and said, "All of you, go down. I have something to say to Brother Chen Xuan."

"Yes, son!"

It must be said that the environment inside the Qingtian Marquis's mansion was simply picturesque. After leaving the Qingtian Palace, the two followed the flowers and turned onto another path paved with precious jade, entering a huge flower garden, followed by artificial hills and lakes, and then a series of magnificent palaces and pavilions came into view.

"Look, Brother Chen Xuan, that's where you'll rest." Chen Xuan looked over and nodded secretly; the surrounding environment was simply perfect.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Xiaolou," Chen Xuan said with a smile.

"Hey, don't say that. We've become friends through this fight, so let me know if you need anything. I'll do my best to help you."

Hearing this again, Chen Xuan's face darkened. He thought to himself, "You said the same thing in the Earth Dragon Chariot last time, and you still got slapped across the face by your mother."

"Uh, hehe, it was a misunderstanding last time. As you know, my sister... is a monstrous genius of our Qingtian clan, born with extraordinary phenomena in the heavens and earth. In addition, she has been away from home for many years and I felt I owed her something, so I was a little overly worried, which is why I spoke to you like that."

Qing Tian Xiao Lou scratched his head and explained, "But this time it's different. I knew from the way Father looked at you just now that he admires you."

"Admire me?" Chen Xuan was taken aback, then smiled and pointed at himself, "I am merely a rogue cultivator, only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm. How could I possibly catch the eye of the Marquis?"

“Sigh, you don’t understand.” Qing Tian Xiao Lou shook his head. “My father is an absolutely cold and ruthless figure in the eyes of outsiders. He rarely smiles at outsiders, and he rarely even looks at people directly.”

"What?" Chen Xuan was secretly surprised. Even if the Qingtian County Prince wanted to maintain a sense of mystery, this was a bit too exaggerated, wasn't it?

"So, there are many things you don't understand, but that's okay. Once you stay here for a while, you'll understand everything."

As if he had thought of something, Qing Tian Xiao Lou immediately clapped his hands, and a silver-armored Taoist soldier immediately knelt on one knee and respectfully said, "Young Master."

"Go, have the kitchen prepare a welcome feast and send it directly to Qiongyu Tower."

"Yes, young master," the guard replied respectfully.

"Oh, right, have the Spirit Wine Shop send over some Earth-grade Immortal Wine. I want to have a good drink with Brother Chen Xuan." Qing Tian Xiao Lou had almost fallen out with his younger sister because of Chen Xuan before, and now he was being ordered by his father to entertain Chen Xuan, so how could he be careless?

"My subordinates will do it now."

wow——

The silver-armored soldier respectfully responded, and then disappeared from the spot.

"Brother Chen Xuan, this way please."

Chen Xuan smiled and said, "Brother Xiaolou, please."