#32 - Chapter 32 Family Celebration

Unable to bear interrupting their self-congratulation, Cheng Feng returned in the afternoon.

Was Cheng Feng unhappy about entering the outer sect?

Of course, he was happy.

However, with so many people rejoicing in the training field and expressing their emotions, Cheng Feng felt that was something a true fourteen-year-old would do.

Psychologically, as an adult,

he didn't need, nor did he allow, his emotions to be revealed too much,

to avoid the prying eyes of others.

Only when he returned home, to his own territory, did Cheng Feng have his own way of rejoicing.

First, he told the three women in his family the results.

The three women in the family were naturally overjoyed.

He lightly kissed Cai'er, then had Xiao Hua accompany Cai'er, and took Cui'er to the side room.

Seeing the door slammed shut by Cheng Feng, Xiao Hua widened her eyes in surprise and said, "What is Master doing closing the door in broad daylight?"

Cai'er was amused by Xiao Hua's innocent words, but she didn't want to explain.

Soon after, Xiao Hua heard banging noises inside and asked curiously, "Sister Cai'er, just tell me."

Cai'er laughed even harder, pulling Xiao Hua aside to whisper an explanation. Xiao Hua was shocked: "They, they..." Then her voice lowered: "It's still broad daylight, how can they do that?"

As she spoke, her face turned red. Cai'er said to Xiao Hua, "Don't worry, you'll have this day too, and then it will be your turn to serve Master."

Xiao Hua said she wouldn't, but in her heart, she carried a vague longing. Having stayed in Cheng Feng's house for a long time, she knew that everyone had been bought by Cheng Feng.

Seeing Cheng Feng's plans, she also knew that Cheng Feng was preparing to have children and continue the family line.

Cai'er and the other two women could also see this, but they couldn't say they were disgusted by it.

Cheng Feng, practicing martial arts, not only had extremely high-quality demands for food, but also because of his own strong appetite, the ingredients used for every meal in the family were carefully selected and cooked with great care.

As a result, even though it was just an ordinary small family, the quality of their family's meals was quite outstanding, even comparable to the wealthy families in the county town.

In this era of frequent natural and man-made disasters in the Great Zhou Dynasty, the situation was turbulent and uneasy, and the lives of the people were miserable. Except for those high-ranking officials who could still enjoy wealth and glory, the common people at the bottom of society lived in unspeakable suffering.

The local gentry and powerful families relied on their power to oppress the good, colluding with the government, causing the people to live in misery. In such an environment, everyone only cared about their own interests, and who would care about the poor people in dire straits?

Cai'er and Xiao Hua knew this very well, because they had personally experienced these hardships, so they understood the hard-won peace of life today and cherished it even more.

In the eastern region of Great Zhou, the Red Lotus Sect rose rapidly like a prairie fire.

And Cui'er, who should have become a "gift" from the local wealthy family to a powerful and influential family, was displaced by the war and eventually sold herself here.

If Cheng Feng hadn't helped, I'm afraid even the locals would rarely be able to afford her.

After all, those wealthy families were knowledgeable and experienced, so how could they lack a woman?

So, who could have predicted what kind of fate Liu Cui would face in the future?

Perhaps the most tragic ending would be that, because she was beautiful, she would be resold by the broker to a brothel, so that the broker could make a lot of money.

And for the brothel, she was just another tool to make money.

As for Cui'er's own wishes and choices, what did they count for? Even if they were important, could they be more important than money?

In such a cruel reality, a person's fate is often so fragile and powerless, which is sighing.

Could it be more important than the big shots behind the brothel?

In the past two days, Cai'er, who had been arranged by Cheng Feng to temporarily take charge of the household affairs, had also inquired about the origins of the two women.

She stood on Cheng Feng's side and talked happily about how good Cheng Feng was.

After all, Cai'er was already pregnant now.

Cai'er could see Cheng Feng's importance to the child.

"Sister Cai'er said that Brother Feng doesn't like them too thin," Xiao Hua looked at her toes, "Well, I have to nourish myself more, it's best if I can't see my toes, just like Sister Cai'er."

The innocent Xiao Hua envied the figures of Cai'er and Cui'er.

She had a faint expectation for her future figure.

Finally, Cheng Feng once again laid the foundation for his future.

After easing the atmosphere, looking at the sky,

Cheng Feng estimated that he should go home.

He had said before that he would go back at least every seven days, but it had been almost two months since he had been back.

Cheng Feng didn't tell anyone about buying three women.

Firstly, he couldn't explain the origin of the money,

secondly, the eldest brother hadn't married yet, and he, the second brother, was getting married, which was also unreasonable,

thirdly, Cheng Feng wanted to stabilize things in the city before talking about it.

Now he had become an outer sect disciple of the martial arts hall.

His own strength also had a foundation.

If he didn't go back, Cheng Feng himself couldn't justify it.

Thinking of it, he went to do it, letting Cai'er and Xiao Hua watch and take some things, Cheng Feng also took out the wine he had left for Lao Cheng at that time.

He was going to take it home to Lao Cheng.

He also did what he had promised Lao Cheng last time.

Cheng Feng, carrying the prepared things, embarked on the road home.

On the way, he thought about how to explain his situation to his parents after returning home.

At the same time, he was also worried about the situation in the village, wondering if his family was safe during this time.

Soon, Cheng Feng arrived at the entrance of the village. He saw that the village was still peaceful, and the stone hanging in his heart finally fell to the ground.

He walked quickly towards his house, and before he entered the yard, he heard his mother's laughter.

Walking into the house, Cheng Feng saw his parents talking to a stranger.

It turned out that it was Cheng Feng's uncle, the younger brother of his mother, Xu Min, Xu Minghao.

Xu Min was originally very happy, her younger brother had ventured out and achieved success.

After many years, they could meet again, and he didn't forget their sibling relationship.

Her second son, who had been studying martial arts in the martial arts hall for several months, had also returned.

She was even more delighted.

Her son was promising!

Before he left, he had arranged the family very well.

Even her younger brother, who had returned to visit her, was surprised.

Xu Minghao was indeed very surprised. What kind of person Cheng Ming was, others didn't know, but he still knew?

The reason why the old Xu family agreed to their sister's marriage was also because of Cheng Ming's honest and dutiful personality.

Unexpectedly, after not seeing them for a few years, his sister's family had been completely renewed.

The food and drink were not ordinary.

There were also several targets standing in the yard.

Looking at the holes all over them, he also knew that someone in the family should be practicing regularly.

Cheng's father smiled beside him: "Come and meet your uncle."

Cheng Feng then stepped forward two steps and cupped his fists: "Greetings, Uncle."

He saw the appearance of this uncle clearly at close range.

The previous owner of the body had some impression of this uncle a few years ago. At that time, this uncle should have been saying goodbye to his mother.

It seemed that this uncle had achieved some success in these years.

People depend on clothes, horses depend on saddles.

Cheng Feng roughly glanced at it and knew that this uncle had made a fortune.

The hat he wore, the clothes he wore, all said that the identity of the person in front of him was unusual.

Seeing his promising second son return, Cheng's father became proud: "That's right, don't look at whose seed it is."

Watching the two elders boasting to each other, Cheng Feng naturally retreated silently.

He asked Cheng's mother: "Where are the eldest brother and the third brother?"

"The two of them went to the back mountain to see if they could catch a rabbit, a bird or something. For the past two months, your eldest brother and third brother have been doing what you said before, and your dad is watching beside them, so there won't be any laziness," Cheng's mother said in detail about the situation at home after Cheng Feng left while preparing the food.

"Your dad has also almost finished the cellar. It was finished a few days ago. You can take a look at it when you're done. Let your dad do it, otherwise he'll be idle when winter comes."

Cheng Feng smiled and said, "I know, I know."

After chatting for a while, the eldest and third brothers came back, carrying bows and arrows.

They really caught a rabbit.

It was just right for drinking tonight.

At dinner, Cheng Feng's parents warmly welcomed Xu Minghao. After they were full of food and drink, they let Xu Minghao go to the next room to rest.

After sending Xu Minghao back, the family chatted for a long time.

He told them about his experiences in the city and becoming an outer sect disciple of the martial arts hall.

He also said that the third brother was the right age to practice martial arts, and he had a way to get the third brother into the martial arts hall.

The parents were surprised and gratified when they heard this.

They were proud of their son's growth,

The third brother was excited, and he could learn martial arts next year.

The eldest brother was beside him, with a somewhat forced smile.

Uncle Xu Minghao stayed at home for two days and returned to the county town.

Cheng Feng then learned that his uncle had joined a gang in the past few years.

The Blood Wolf Gang in the north of the city.

It is said that he is now a small leader.

He has more than a dozen people under his command, majestic.

Cheng Feng had no waves in his heart.

He could see that his uncle was just an ordinary person who hadn't practiced martial arts.

He should have relied on fighting bravely to get to the top.

He just didn't know what level his uncle was in the Blood Wolf Gang.

Cheng Feng had no intention of comparing himself to others.

As long as it doesn't affect his family, it doesn't matter.

Looking at the eldest brother's longing look,

Cheng Feng felt that he should say something to the eldest brother.

Although the eldest brother was honest, he was still an adult, and he couldn't guarantee that one day he would get hot-blooded.

Leaving a message and running away to join the gang.

In his arrangement, although the eldest brother was moved back,

it didn't mean that he really cooled down the eldest brother.

Cheng Feng had the eldest and third brother follow him to the back mountain.

The eldest, Cheng Shu, asked curiously, "Second brother, what's wrong? Is there something you can't say at home?"

Cheng Feng looked at his brothers, "I've learned a few tricks outside, and I'll show you the results."

After speaking, he stood in a stance, exerted force to his right hand, and felt his hand full of strength.

Without another word, Cheng Feng swung his fist at the big tree next to him.

With a "boom," a bowl-sized hole was punched into the tree next to him by Cheng Feng.

The back of Cheng Feng's hand, however, was bruised.

The eldest and third brother were taken aback.

They looked at Cheng Feng's fist, which was not bleeding.

Cheng Feng looked at the eldest brother and said, "Brother, I didn't mention your arrangements last night. Don't run out and try to create a career on your own like our uncle."

The eldest brother's little thoughts were exposed, and he waved his hand, awkwardly saying, "No, no, how could I!"

Cheng Feng revealed his plan: "Brother, you are very important."

"The standard for the martial arts hall to accept apprentices is unmarried men, people with undetermined bones, two taels of silver per month, and people with determined bones, five taels of silver per month. I have inquired about these. The reason why I didn't let the eldest brother go is not the silver issue, but mainly because I want the eldest brother to take care of my parents at home, so that I have no worries. Later, I will find a way to move our family to the county town. By then, the eldest brother will definitely be able to practice martial arts, and I am confident that it will be by the end of next year at the latest, or the beginning of the year after that, brother, you believe me."

Looking at his second brother's arrangement for him, Cheng Shu simply laid it out and asked, "Why didn't you say it last night?"

"Brother, if I were to get you two into the county town all at once, firstly, I'm afraid I can't handle it. After all, I also got in through someone. Arranging two at once would put pressure on people! It's best to do it one by one. Besides, would Dad let you go after hearing it?"

Cheng Feng undoubtedly knew how to speak, sincerely, avoiding the important and dwelling on the trivial, and cleverly breaking down the matter.

Firstly, I also got in through someone, there is a third party,

Secondly, your parents still need you to take care of them, highlighting the original theme.

Cheng Shu stopped dwelling on it after listening. He understood his own father and knew he definitely wouldn't agree.

Seeing that the time was right, Cheng Feng added, "Brother, do you really think you can easily make a name for yourself outside?"

These words poured cold water on the enthusiasm in Cheng Shu's heart.

There were also villagers who had ventured out for decades and still had no news.

Could he really let go of his parents?

Seeing that Cheng Shu had the idea of giving up, Cheng Feng struck while the iron was hot, "So brother, please bear with it for a year. I'll leave my parents to you to take care of."

Cheng Shu, having let go of his worries, smiled and scolded, "Did you even need to say that?"

Seeing that the crisis was resolved, the third brother slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

No one could say this matter better than the second brother.

Sometimes, the third brother could also feel the eldest brother's confusion, which was his unease and fear about the future.

The third brother didn't understand, but he could feel that his eldest brother, who he lived with day and night, was somewhat unhappy.

Looking at the eldest brother's smile, the third brother finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Cheng Feng continued, "Brother, you and the third brother still can't stop exercising during this time. Keep up the training, and don't let archery fall behind. The third brother is young and can't draw the bow, so you're the only one in our family who can. It will be of great use after you practice well."

Cheng Shu nodded, "Don't worry, I won't let archery fall behind."

Cheng Feng suggested, "You can ask Liu Hao, Master Liu, for guidance after you're done."

After saying that, they discussed archery experience in theory.

Cheng Feng was also thinking about cultivating his eldest brother into a skilled archer, so that his own archery skills could be improved faster through mutual discussion in the future.

Cheng Feng could practice himself, but according to his poor aptitude, it would take a long time, and he might encounter bottlenecks and stop making progress.

Adding points was not a problem.

But it would cost his kidneys!

Cheng Feng was still thinking about saving some and using it elsewhere.

On the third day, Cheng Feng bid farewell to his family and returned to the city.