Chapter 4: Dongling Zhuojia
Xiandao Zhuo Family is located in the west of Dongling City, away from the hustle and bustle, and has a elegant environment.
At noon, an old man in brocade robe was counting the goods in front of the Dahong Gate, and the workers were busy carrying them.
Soon, a woman in colorful clothes came out of Zhuo’s family. She was dignified and generous, with elegant temperament. Her eyebrows were somewhat similar to Zhuo Yunxian.
This woman is no one else, she is Zhuo Yunxian’s sister, and Zhuo Yuwan, the eldest daughter of the Zhuo family in Xiandao.
Unlike Zhuo Yunxian, Zhuo Yuwan is one of the rare daughters of heaven. Not only is she beautiful, but her strength is also outstanding among her peers. After graduating from Xuanyu Xian Taoist Court, she returned home to manage her father's business. In just two years, she has been alone and has a reputation, which is admirable.
"Uncle Yan, let me leave such trivial matters to Uncle Ming and others in the future. Why do you have to work so hard?"
"It's nothing. Amin went to check the account. I'm idle anyway. I've been used to it for so many years. If I don't do something, I'll be uncomfortable."
The old man patted his arm, still looking energetic.
Zhuo Yuwan smiled helplessly, then helped to count the goods together, and then arranged for the freight to leave.
The Zhuo family in Dongling is not as good as other immortal families. They have no ancestral concealment. They have only been married for a hundred years and have only four generations of inheritance... In fact, the Zhuo family is just a low-quality family with no deep foundation. Since the death of the first generation of ancestors, strong people in the family have appeared, so the status of immortals is much worse than before. If it weren't for the good management of the current head of the family, Zhuo Fuhai, the Zhuo family would have declined long ago.
Therefore, the Zhuo family may have some reputation in this border area, but looking at the Tang Dynasty and Taixuanzhou, it seems insignificant.
The old man's name is Yan Cangbei, and he is the chief manager of the Zhuo family. It is said that he was once a master of immortality who had penetrated the Shuangqiao Bridge. Later, he lost all his cultivation and retired here. He had a close relationship with the head of the Zhuo family. He was kind and had good abilities. He managed the Zhuo family in an orderly manner.
The Zhuo family has such a situation now, which has something to do with the elderly.
Anyway, in Zhuo Yuwan's impression, Yan Bo has lived in Zhuo's family for many years. Seeing them growing up like these younger generations, everyone respects Yan Bo very much.
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"Sister."
As he shouted, Zhuo Yunxian fell from the sky while sitting on the flying wheel of the sky.
Seeing this scene, many pedestrians cast envious and jealous eyes.
It looks like a rotating wheel, consisting of thirty-six sword leaves, and can carry a single person to fly in the air. It is the result of years of development by the Momen Immortal Sect. Although it is not as fast as the cloud boat and the sword flying boat, it is safe, stable and comfortable than ordinary mounts, and the speed is not slow. More importantly, such a flywheel can be activated without spiritual power, and is simply a must-have tool for travel.
Of course, although it is only a low-grade flywheel of Thirty-Six Leaves, it is also very precious and only wealthy people in the family can afford it.
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"Is my brother back?"
Zhuo Yuwan walked forward in a small step and rubbed his head with a smile on his eyes.
"Sister, I'm so old, can you stop rubbing my head? I'll not grow tall?"
"Nonsense! Come back so early today? Did you skip school?"
"No..."
Zhuo Yunxian's protest was invalid and had to smile bitterly: "Two months later, it will be an academic test. The school has already been on holiday. Master Lao asked us to come back and prepare ourselves."
Zhuo Yuwan nodded slightly: "Yes, my little brother is about to graduate, it's not bad!"
Although Zhuo Yunxian looks a little mature, in Zhuo Yuwan's eyes, the other party is always a child who needs care, so his tone of speaking is a bit like that!
At this time, Uncle Yan also came over, patted Zhuo Yunxian on the shoulder and said, "Young Master, what are your plans after graduation? How about following Uncle Yan to learn how to manage the accounting?"
Yan Bo naturally knew about Zhuo Yunxian's situation, but he would definitely not give up easily when he saw Zhuo Yunxian growing up and knowing the other party's personality.
Sure enough, Zhuo Yunxian shook his head undeniably, deliberately changing the topic: "Brother Yan, you are getting more and more energetic. It seems that the Qionglu wine brought back by my father last time is very effective."
"Of course, hohohohoho!"
Uncle Yan laughed happily and took his siblings back home.
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Along the way, Uncle Yan asked about his questions, and his sister was even more caring and kept talking about it...
Zhuo Yunxian did not mention what happened on the street at all, but instead expressed his happy expression. He didn't want his sister to worry about him.
Speaking of which, Zhuo Yunxian's mother passed away when he was very young, so in his heart, his sister was like her own mother.
Only at this time can Zhuo Yunxian feel the temperature of this world.
"Uh? I seem to be in a good mood today?"
Zhuo Yuwan was slightly surprised. He rarely saw me in such a relaxed state, so his mood improved.
Due to congenital deficiencies, Zhuo Yunxian has heard a lot of rumors since childhood. However, no one will deliberately mention this matter whether in the Zhuo family or in the border town of Dongling. At most, just talk about it privately.
Even so, Zhuo Yunxian still has a thorn in his heart, so he has been particularly sensitive to practice since he was a child, and he is more precocious and introverted than his peers, and even more dull.
The more this happens, Zhuo Yuwan feels sorry for her younger brother. She is also very pleased to see Zhuo Yunxian.
"Sister, where is Dad? Are you not at home?"
"Oh, my dad has gone to Luoyang Market and it will take a few days to come back. Anyway, I will definitely be able to come back before the New Year Festival."
"What kind of thing is that important? Do you want your father to take action in person?"
"Nothing, it's just that the thief in the Huangquan has been a bit fierce recently. He robbed caravans everywhere, just like a mad dog. Dad was afraid that something would happen to everyone, so he followed him to go there in person. But don't worry, with Dad's strength, there are not many people in this border area that are his opponents, and..."
Speaking of this, Zhuo Yuwan deliberately paused and smiled and said, "Maybe my dad will bring you a big surprise when he comes back this time."
"Surprise?" Zhuo Yunxian was stunned: "What surprise?"
"You will know then, huh!"
Zhuo Yuwan kept it a secret and smiled like a little fox.
Zhuo Yunxian knew that his sister was deliberately teasing her, and she looked helpless. Fortunately, Zhuo Yunxian was not worried when he learned that his father had disposal. After all, his father was a master in the Shuangqiao Realm, and there should be no small thief who was not open to the eyes to rob the Zhuo family of goods.
Seeing the siblings and laughing, Uncle Yan was in a good mood.
"Young Master, it's a family dinner tonight. Remember to arrive early later."
Uncle Yan smiled and gave a few words of advice, then turned around and left.
Zhuo Yuwan touched Zhuo Yunxian's head and left with a smile.
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The Zhuo family has two courtyards inside and outside, three bedrooms and four living rooms, and more than ten villas of all sizes.
In the eyes of ordinary people, the Zhuo family of Xiandao is naturally considered a big family in the city. However, compared with some Xiandao families with profound background, the Zhuo family is very small.
In addition to Zhuo Yunxian's father's lineage, there are two uncles and brothers from the Zhuo family. They have few contacts and weak relationships. As for the people from the sidelines, they move out of Dongling City according to the ancestral teachings and scatter in other places. They will only return to the main house when worshiping ancestors every year.
This is also a way for the Zhuo family to leave for the Zhuo family. Even if the direct line is destroyed, the Zhuo family will not be cut off.
In fact, many immortal families have such methods.
It looks a bit cruel and ruthless, but it also shows the reality and cruelty of the practice of immortality.
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Chapter completed!