Many descendants

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In the celestial realm, at Su Ji Bookstore.

With a jade-ribbed fan partially obscuring his face, Jian lay languidly and comfortably on a recliner.

Wen Jin said coldly, "Go back to the Asura Realm and don't cause me any trouble."

Jian took off his fan and squinted at him, without saying a word.

A communication talisman flew over and landed in front of him.

At the same time, another one was placed in front of Wen Jin.

"It was sent by Qing Linghuan."

"mine too."

"Having two at the same time should cause trouble."

Wen Jin immediately activated the telepathic communication, and after listening, she began tidying up the bookstore, saying, "Go pick up your son."

"Why me? Go pick up Xiao Fengning." Jian activated his communication talisman, but upon hearing that Xiao Guoguo had also returned, he immediately teleported away, even leaving behind his jade bone fan.

"And you still say you're not a doting father to your daughter?" Wen Jin smiled faintly.

Just as they were about to leave, Ming Linyuan arrived.

Wen Jin greeted him, "Fourth Brother, are you free?"

"Yes, what is it?" Ming Linyuan picked up the jade bone fan that Jian had dropped. "An ordinary jade fan, Jian's?"

“Hmm. He just likes playing with these little odds and ends, they’re worthless and useless.” Wen Jin handed a bunch of keys to Ming Linyuan. “I’m going back to the Asura Realm, so I can’t keep an eye on the bookstore for a couple of days.”

"Just close it down. You're not making money from the bookstore anyway."

"I said I'd look after it for two days, and that means two days. During these two days, if anyone brings books over, please receive them for me, and then close the shop and stay open for business."

“That’s fine, I’ll be the manager of Su’s Bookstore for two days.”

"Also, Xiao Bao'er is coming back."

"Little Bao'er?" Ming Linyuan's eyes widened in surprise. "Isn't he over there?"

"Little Fengning has been brought back. But Little Fengning's identity as a Yuan Demon is about to be exposed. The Yuan Beast World is different from the Beast World; the waters run too deep. Plus, Jian's past sins are too numerous... Sigh!"

"You're worried that Jian will implicate Xiao Fengning."

"Absolutely! Jian and Yuanmo used to have a close relationship, and now Xiao Fengning is also a Yuanmo. Guess what they'll think?"

"This is a huge problem." Ming Linyuan looked at him. "What about the other children?"

"They should be fine."

"When are you coming back?"

"It's not certain yet, but since we're starting to prepare, it'll probably be soon."

"Times vary from place to place... Hopefully it's the realm of gods, so we'll have more time to prepare. You should hurry up and go."

After handing the key to Ming Linyuan, Wen Jin returned to the Asura Realm.

Ming Linyuan first rearranged the books on the bookshelf, then opened the account book and waited for the book delivery person that Wen Jin had mentioned.

"Is the shopkeeper here?" a female voice asked.

Ming Linyuan subconsciously looked up and saw a familiar-looking woman enter the store.

He asked indifferently, "Hello, what can I do for you?"

"I want to buy books." The woman looked at Ming Linyuan, her eyes unblinking, as if she had unspoken thoughts swirling within them...

Ming Linyuan replied, "I'm sorry, the bookstore only accepts books, it doesn't sell them right now. Madam, you can go to the bookstore across the street to take a look."

"Madam?" The woman looked at Ming Linyuan in disbelief.

Ming Linyuan lowered his head and continued looking at the ledger. "If I'm wrong, sorry! I won't see you out!"

The woman suddenly grabbed his hand. "Lin Yuan, don't you remember me? I'm Qiong Wu. Qiong Wu, the one whose face was disfigured by Xiao Manman!"

"I'm sorry, I don't remember any Qiongwu." Ming Linyuan withdrew his hand and wiped it with a handkerchief. "I already have a family, my lady, please have some self-respect."

Qiong Wu's face turned deathly pale as she watched Ming Linyuan wipe his hands! Her graceful figure swayed precariously!

Just then, a middle-aged man, weathered and unshaven, entered the shop carrying a box. "Mr. Wen, I've brought the books... Oh? Where's Mr. Wen?"

“He went to pick up his child, just give me the books.” Ming Linyuan stepped out from behind the counter and took the box of books from the middle-aged man. “I’m in a hurry too, would you mind opening it now?”

The middle-aged man nodded. "Sure, sure. What's your name?"

“My surname is Su,” Ming Linyuan replied, then opened the book box…

The middle-aged man let Ming Linyuan inspect the books inside at will, then his gaze fell on Qiongwu. "You're Qiongwu from the Immortal Cloud Class, aren't you?"

Qiong Wu suddenly blushed and hurriedly left without saying goodbye to the middle-aged man, but her eyes never left Ming Linyuan.

After the inspection, Ming Linyuan held up a tattered book and said, "Except for this one, the others are all in good condition."

"Well, this incomplete book is just a bonus, it's not worth the money."

"I'll pay whatever price he tells you to pay."

"At the previous price, it's eight hundred celestial coins."

“Alright.” Ming Linyuan readily gave him a mid-grade immortal stone worth nearly a thousand immortal coins. “Consider the extra as payment for the remaining amount.”

Although he didn't know much about books, the most valuable one in this box was that tattered book.

"Thank you, boss." The middle-aged man happily took the money and prepared to leave.

Ming Linyuan then asked, "By the way, do you know anything about that Qiongwu girl?"

The middle-aged man smiled somewhat ambiguously, "Those who frequent fireworks displays know that Qiongwu performs the Celestial Maiden Scattering Flowers Dance on the fifteenth of every month, which is breathtaking. I heard she's a virgin, but there's no such thing as virgin or not in the fireworks scene; it's just that the price hasn't been agreed upon."

"Well, thanks."

"You're welcome. But if you want to go to a brothel, I recommend Hong Guan. A new batch of fairies have arrived, and they're very well-behaved. Just mention my name, Tao Yue, to the people there, and they won't rip you off."

"Alright, Brother Tao, take care."

"If you don't send it, you won't send it."

Ming Linyuan closed the door of Su Ji Bookstore, hung up a sign saying it was temporarily closed, and left.

He returned to the North-South Trading Company in the Celestial Realm.

Little Eleven and Little Thirteen are packing their things.

Upon seeing him return, the two children politely greeted him.

"Dad, you're back."

"Hello, Uncle Ming."

"Hmm, what are you packing up?" Ming Linyuan asked, watching them fill their small storage bags.

Little Eleven said, "It's a rare and precious herb used to nourish Mother's body."

"Huh...what! Who are you saying you're giving this to tonic?" Ming Linyuan thought he was hallucinating.

Little Eleven said, "Give it to Mother, Mother has been reborn. All the other uncles and elders have given Mother many rare and precious herbs. Especially Uncle Zhu, he is so attentive, providing her with everything she needs, including food, clothing and other necessities. He should be able to become Mother's companion again soon."

Little Thirteen also said, "Uncle Ming, keep it up! I believe you can do it too."

Ming Linyuan grew anxious: "...But, but! Why didn't anyone tell me?"

"Didn't Sister tell Father?" Little Eleven asked Ming Linyuan.

Ming Linyuan shook his head. "No."

Little Eleven: "...Little Eighteen and I thought our older sister had told you."

Ming Linyuan immediately helped them pack the rare and precious herbs, asking, "Where is your mother now?"

"We're heading to Nine Gods Mountain now, Dad, do you want to come along?" Little Eleven asked.

"That goes without saying." Ming Linyuan took out a number of rare and precious materials from his spatial ring. "Take these with you as well."

Why didn't Dad deliver it himself?

“I’ll give it to you, but your mother will most likely refuse.” Ming Linyuan knew his own limitations; his mistake was far more serious than Zhu Sanlang’s.

Zhu Sanlang was forced into marriage, but he never harmed the children. His biggest mistake was that he acted recklessly during that period, and the children suffered because of it!

"Okay." Little Eleven put it away.