Cultivation System: Stronger with Age Chapter 1395 - 608: The Ma Family’s Unrivaled Power

Seeing Lin Xuankong speak like this, the young woman’s brows furrowed once more, but she didn’t say anything.

Not until the middle-aged man, Miao Yun Lake, coughed and his face turned somber did the young woman reluctantly nod towards Lin Xuankong, "Brother Qiang has come from afar; Wan’Er extends her respects here! Brother Lin has encountered a great change in his family, and Wan’Er also feels saddened in her heart, but since you’re here now, consider it home. If you need anything in the future, just tell Wan’Er directly."

Seeing his daughter speak like this, Miao Yun Lake’s expression finally softened, while a trace of sadness appeared in his eyes as he looked at Lin Xuankong and spoke:

"Speaking of which, among the many peers, you and Wan’Er were the closest in childhood. But in the blink of an eye, both of you have grown up, and seem somewhat distant now! When Wan’Er saw Lin Qiang during her childhood, she was so close to you, sticking to you relentlessly! Every time your father brought you home, Wan’Er wouldn’t relent and insisted on following your father back to your home!

Alas, given your ages, you should be discussing marriage by now. If your father hadn’t encountered misfortune this time, I would certainly persuade Wan’Er’s mother to agree for the two of you to be together! What a pity...

Upon hearing Miao Yun Lake talk about ’marriage discussion,’ the beautiful Miao Wan’Er immediately lowered her head slightly and furrowed her brows tightly, obviously displeased with her father bringing up this matter. Yet her father’s authority kept her silent.

Although Miao Wan’Er’s head was lowered, her frown was quite hidden and showed nothing in front of Lin Xuankong, he, being a 10,000-year-old ’old monster,’ could easily sense the Third Miss Miao’s distant attitude despite her silence.

Lin Xuankong felt close to Miao Yun Lake due to accepting some memory fragments and regrets from Lin Qiang and because Miao Yun Lake was exceptionally warm towards the ’fallen’ Lin Qiang. Otherwise, witnessing such a scene would hardly interest him in speaking much with the Ma Family folks. After all, Lin Xuankong, who had long achieved the Celestial Immortal position, had his own temper!

At this moment, Miao Yun Lake glanced at the dishes on the table, saying: "Do you find the food to your taste? If not, not flavorful, I’ll have Youren arrange other foods to nourish you well."

Lin Xuankong slightly shook his head; his current body was too weak, hungry for days, hence too frail to suddenly indulge. If he suddenly ate too much, it might harm his intestines or even cost him his life. "Uncle Miao is too kind; for someone like me, a person adrift like duckweed, having a bite to eat is enough. The shopkeeper Miao Youren specially arranged for the inn to prepare such a lavish meal for me, which I am extremely grateful for!"

This gratitude was not casually spoken by Lin Xuankong, who naturally had his pride as a true Celestial Immortal. Since awakening, the Miao family shopkeeper Miao Youren catered to his every need. Had it not been for the seven or eight big river fish arranged by Miao Youren, Lin Xuankong would have perished, and the mission to explore the Little World would have been declared a failure! Moreover, Miao Yun Lake, the Qingyuan City Inspection Bureau Chief, is no minor official, yet he treats ’Lin Qiang,’ a man with a ruined family and no background anymore, so warmly and without airs...

As the saying goes, repay a drop of kindness with a spring; Lin Xuankong gained some benefits, naturally feeling grateful to both Patriarch Miao Yun Lake and shopkeeper Miao Youren.

Listening to Lin Xuankong’s words, Miao Yun Lake was quite satisfied as he stroked his beard, then glanced outside the door and nodded slightly.

Outside the private booth, Miao Youren, with his steward attire, hearing Lin Xuankong speak and seeing his Patriarch’s appreciative and satisfied expression towards himself, immediately showed a hint of joy in his eyes. He never expected Lin Xuankong to praise him in front of Ma Family Patriarch Miao Yun Lake!

One must know, as someone working for one of the many industries under Ma Family, as a so-called shopkeeper in a restaurant, he is exceedingly insignificant within Ma Family’s vast influence. Yet now, because of Lin Xuankong’s praise, he gained affirmation from Ma Family Patriarch Miao Yun Lake, a great fortune for Miao Youren!

"Well, since you’ve finished eating, let’s return to the residence together! Before I came over, I had someone clean out a suite in a side courtyard for you and arranged several maidservants for your service. After we return, you check if you’re satisfied. If there are any areas that feel lacking, just speak up! Moreover, being here, don’t stand on ceremony; remember, over twenty years ago, in that grand battle at Dust River, if not for your father fighting desperately in the Battle Array and saving me, I, Miao Yun Lake, wouldn’t enjoy today’s prestige!"

After saying this, Miao Yun Lake stood up, looking at the shopkeeper Miao Youren outside the booth, saying: "In the coming days, Youren, you stay by Lin Qiang’s side, handling his food, clothing, housing, and traveling, make sure to attend to him well, as for money, tell the accounting office, Lin Qiang’s treatment and monthly silver coins, follow Miao Mansion’s eldest young master’s standards!"

Upon hearing this, Miao Youren displayed an expression of excitement and joy on his face, bowing repeatedly with his hands in salute, saying: "Rest assured, Master, Youren will surely take good care of Young Master Lin, surely take good care!"