Chapter 456

Chapter 456: Time for Happiness

After Xu Fan brought Zhang Weiyun back to the sect, all the first and second-generation disciples in the sect became excited.

Every time the Grand Elder’s cultivation partner visited the Hidden Spirit Sect, she would reward the sect’s disciples with many treasures.

Moreover, many of them were specially tailored. It was rumored that the first-generation Senior Brother, Xiong Li, received a piece of Daoist heavy armor from the Grand Elder’s cultivation partner.

As soon as Xu Fan and Zhang Weiyun returned to the courtyard, they saw Xu Gang and others waiting there, with expressions of joy and satisfaction at their master ending his single life.

"Greetings, Master-Consort~"

Xu Gang, Xu Yuexian, Wang Xiangchi, Li Xingci, and Zhou Kailing all bowed respectfully.

Zhang Weiyun, still looking like a young girl, felt a bit shy at the call.

"Get up, it’s been a long time since I saw you all, and you’ve all advanced to the Transformation Stage," Zhang Weiyun said as she started to take out items.

"Xu Gang, this Five Elements Dao Disk should suit you well."

"Yuexian, this Xu Feng Spirit Robe is something you can use."

"Xiangchi, here are the Thunder-Style Spiritual Sword and Wind-Stream Spiritual Sword that I specially reserved for you."

"Xingci, this Mystic Realm Dao Pearl is perfect for you."

"Kailing, I couldn’t find a suitable Daoist artifact for you, so I’ll give you these Wind-Treading Boots. Being faster in evasion is never a bad thing."

Zhang Weiyun smiled as she presented each gift, causing Xu Gang and the others to respect and admire their Master-Consort even more.

Xu Fan watched from behind Zhang Weiyun, feeling somewhat astonished.

How many good things has this wife gotten over the years?

After greeting their Master-Consort, Xu Fan’s disciples lingered for a while but eventually left under Xu Fan’s dangerous gaze.

Finally, the courtyard became quiet. Zhang Weiyun looked at Xu Fan and asked, "Husband, how many disciples does our Hidden Spirit Sect have now?"

"Less than one hundred and three thousand," Xu Fan replied.

"With so many disciples, I can finally make use of all the treasures and techniques I collected while following my master."

Saying that, Zhang Weiyun took out a Daoist artifact palace that resembled a crystal ball, showing it to Xu Fan.

"Husband, look at this."

Xu Fan took the artifact palace and began to explore it.

"My goodness! Wife, did you steal this from the Elder Council’s treasury?" Xu Fan exclaimed in surprise.

"These are all the treasures I collected over the years while exploring secret realms with my master. Originally, my master didn’t want them, but I thought you would find them useful, so I brought them all back," Zhang Weiyun said with a proud expression of accomplishment.

"My wife truly is my capable assistant," Xu Fan chuckled.

Who wouldn’t like a homemaking wife like this?

At that moment, Zhang Weiyun suddenly seemed to remember something and took out an irregular jelly-like object from her space ring.

"Grape, I brought you a gift. My master said this is good for spirits," Zhang Weiyun said, squinting her eyes as she smiled.

"This is crystal marrow!" Xu Fan exclaimed in shock.

Just how many treasures does this wife of mine have?

"Thank you, Mistress!" Grape said, its tone unusually excited, filled with an unprecedented thrill.

Crystal marrow is irresistibly tempting to all spiritual cultivators in the cultivation world, much like a robust man can’t refuse the embrace of a stunning beauty.

"If it suits you, that’s all that matters," Zhang Weiyun said with a smile.

"Weiyun, if people didn’t know you’re my wife, they might think you’re trying to usurp my position," Xu Fan joked.

Since his wife arrived, she had managed to win over everyone around him.

"Usurp your position? I’m just helping out with the household expenses."

"Managing a sect isn’t easy, after all."

Zhang Weiyun leaned against Xu Fan, her face slightly blushing.

Xu Fan took the chance to hold Zhang Weiyun, marveling at how comforting it felt to embrace someone.

"My silly wife, I feel like I’m living off your generosity now," Xu Fan said, realizing her family’s wealth surpassed that of the entire Hidden Spirit Sect.

"Husband, have you forgotten something?" Zhang Weiyun asked with a laugh.

"Forgotten something? Maybe I’m just too happy to see you."

"Husband, you forgot I haven’t given you your gift yet!"

As she spoke, a towering pillar pierced through the Hidden Spirit Sect’s protective Formation, standing tall between heaven and earth.

"Husband, look at this gift I have for you."

An incredibly ugly club appeared before Xu Fan.

"It’s a bit ugly, but you can use it for now. We’ll find a better one later," Zhang Weiyun said, seemingly worried Xu Fan might not like the gift.

At that moment, Xu Fan felt his mind go blank.

"Wife, is this a celestial tool?"

"Yes, Husband. You’re a master craftsman; you should be able to make it recognize you as its master," Zhang Weiyun nodded.

"This is a celestial tool!" Xu Fan asked again, his face still dazed.

"Yes, it’s definitely a celestial tool~" Zhang Weiyun replied, slightly puzzled, wondering if Xu Fan hadn’t heard her.

Xu Fan gazed at the ethereal image projected by the celestial tool.

"This isn’t just any celestial tool. You should keep it; I’ll have Grape prepare the ownership ceremony," Xu Fan said.

Living off her generosity was one thing, but this level of dependence was a bit overwhelming for Xu Fan.

"Husband, I won’t need it."

"My master said once she ascends, she’ll leave her celestial tool to me."

"This club is just too ugly; I don’t want to use it," Zhang Weiyun insisted.

Was it really about its appearance? The key point was that it was a celestial tool!

"Anyway, this ugly club is a gift for you, Husband. How you handle it is up to you," Zhang Weiyun quickly added, fearing Xu Fan might change his mind.

Xu Fan stared at the celestial tool for a long time, reflecting on his life and feeling that fate had been kind to him.

Not only did he have brothers with a hundredfold return, but he also had a wife who cared for him deeply.

Though this living off her generosity came unexpectedly, it was still a kindness.

A person needs to eat, after all.

Xu Fan summoned a flow of golden sand, scattering it into the air to create a profound Formation, which directly sealed the ugly club celestial tool and sent it into the treasure vault.

"Husband, you’re amazing! My master and I spent so much time sealing that celestial tool, but you did it so effortlessly," Zhang Weiyun said, looking at Xu Fan with admiration.

"After all, I’m a master craftsman; sealing a celestial tool is easy for me," Xu Fan chuckled.

By this time, it was nearing noon, and the puppet brought in exquisite dishes prepared by the Hidden Spirit Sect’s head chef.

Xu Fan and Zhang Weiyun sat across from each other, gazing affectionately.

"Wife, will you leave again after this visit?" Xu Fan asked with some anticipation, having been alone for so many years; the Hidden Spirit Sect needed a mistress.

"I still only have a month. My master said once I reach the Void Refinement stage, I could be considered graduated."

"Now, with the fusion of the two realms, my master doesn’t feel comfortable letting me go until I reach the Core Formation stage."

"By then, my master will also be ascending to the Thousand Worlds," Zhang Weiyun added.

"We still have to wait until the Core Formation stage…" Xu Fan sighed.