The Hidden Immortal

Chapter 13 I'll Find You a Sister-in-Law

Winter is cold and seems long.

However long it may be, it will eventually come to an end.

In the warm spring days, as the sun shines brightly, all things come back to life.

The spring rains came exceptionally early this year.

The fine rain irrigated the earth, making the wild grass in the fields grow extremely lush.

Even the shallow gullies were filled to the brim before summer arrived.

As the hot summer arrived, Chu Xun's thirty acres of reclaimed land came to an end.

Thirty acres of land, one plot after another, with clearly defined boundaries.

Li Shoutian went to the county government office to report the successful completion of the land reclamation in Songguo Village. He only needed to wait a few days for the land surveying official to come and inspect it.

In addition, the road construction project spearheaded by Lin Xianzong has also started smoothly.

With some time still remaining before the rice harvest and replanting, Li Shoutian mobilized the entire village, young and old.

Those who are able contribute their strength, while the elderly and children who are not strong help with cooking, delivering food, and bringing water.

Other young and strong men and women all had to participate in digging and laying the foundation.

The first path, no matter what, cannot be taken lightly.

However, the work wasn't for nothing; each person was provided with three meals a day.

Once the road is repaired, each person can receive five taels of silver.

Although it wasn't much, it was just enough to provide meals, and since it was on a road in their own village, the villagers didn't have too many complaints.

There has been too much rain this year, making digging difficult. I estimate that the earliest we can get repairs is next year.

One day before the land inspector was to come and check the fields, Zhang Anxiu bought two ounces of pork from town and cooked a large pot of dishes with cabbage and vermicelli.

Pulling Chu Xun down to sit, Zhang Anxiu filled a large bowl with rice for him and said happily, "After tomorrow's inspection, you'll have another thirty mu of land. Then you'll be one of the biggest landowners in our village!"

Chu Xun laughed and said, "Fifty acres of land, what kind of big landlord are you? You're exaggerating."

Zhang Anxiu snorted, "Not counting other places, but within our village! Who in the village has as much land as you?"

That's true. Previously, the Li family owned the most farmland in Songguo Village, but whether it was Li Tianjian or Li Shoutian, they only had about 20 mu of land.

Even with the addition of the few acres of newly reclaimed land, it still can't compare to Chu Xun's.

As Zhang Anxiu spoke, she suddenly remembered the villagers' teasing remarks about her.

"She's not even married yet, and she's already protecting her man. What will happen when she gives birth to a big, healthy baby?"

Zhang Anxiu, who has turned eighteen this year, is considered an older woman in the village.

Other women her age would already be breastfeeding.

Zhang Anxiu secretly glanced at Chu Xun, feeling a slight burning sensation at the tips of her ears.

"Will Xun marry me or not?"

She wanted to ask, but was too embarrassed to.

Just then, a rustling sound came from outside, and the door was pushed open.

Zhang Sanchun walked in, soaking wet. Zhang Anxiu, no longer thinking about her own affairs, quickly got up to greet him.

"Brother, why are you back at this hour? Quick, wipe yourself clean."

Taking the burlap cloth handed to him by his sister, Zhang Sanchun wiped his face haphazardly and said with a simple smile, "I know that A-Xun will be inspected by the land surveyor tomorrow, so I came back to see if there's anything else I need to do."

Outside, it was pouring rain, and everyone in the village was staying at home with their doors and windows closed. Some unlucky ones had to go out in the rain to repair their roofs, otherwise their houses would have been flooded.

Chu Xun said, "The inspection should go smoothly, it doesn't matter if my elder brother doesn't come back."

Zhang Sanchun scratched his head sheepishly, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

Although Chu Xun could tell, he didn't press the matter since the other party wasn't saying anything.

Any question that's difficult to ask is bound to make people feel awkward.

After sitting down at the table, Zhang Anxiu served her another bowl of rice.

Knowing that my older brother has a big appetite, I pressed it down again and again until it was as firm as a rock.

"I learned how to make braised pork with vermicelli from Brother Xun today, come and try it and see if it's good!" Zhang Anxiu urged.

With ample funds at hand, Chu Xun also began to set certain standards for his quality of life.

I secretly retrieved a small portion of the delicious foods from my memories.

This common home-style dish, braised pork with vermicelli, is one of them.

In the past, Zhang Sanchun would have immediately grabbed the big bowl and started to feast.

But today, he only gave a muffled "hmm," picked up his chopsticks, took a bite of cabbage, put it in his mouth, and then started eating dry food.

Even Zhang Anxiu noticed his unusual mood and asked, "Brother, what's wrong? Are you sick?"

As he spoke, he touched Zhang Sanchun's forehead and compared it with his own.

Aside from getting a bit chilly from the rain, I don't have a fever.

Chu Xun said, "Let's eat first."

Zhang Anxiu said "oh" and obediently sat down to eat.

While eating, Zhang Sanchun would occasionally look up at Chu Xun, swallowing back the words that were about to be spoken, only to want to say them again later.

After holding it in for a long time, her face turning red, she finally stammered and mumbled, "Ah Xun, is there anything you want?"

Chu Xun had anticipated that he would ask, but he did not answer immediately.

Instead, he thought about it carefully before saying, "To earn a lot of money, to live a very long time, and ideally to be invincible."

Zhang Anxiu chuckled, "Brother Xun, you're asking for too much. You'll definitely make a lot of money and live a long life, even a hundred years old. But you're not invincible, and you're not a martial artist."

Chu Xun smiled. He was indeed not a martial artist, but a proper Qi cultivator.

Although I don't practice martial arts, I cultivate immortality!

The Lesser Cloud Rain Technique has been upgraded to the Greater Cloud Rain Technique in just over ten years.

If I could live for 18,000 years, I should be able to command the wind and rain and overturn mountains and seas without any problem, right?

Chu Xun used to be in a hurry to grow the Spirit Pearl Grass, but now he's not in a hurry anymore.

Being young has its advantages; at least life gets better, and everything feels more enjoyable.

When you get older, even if you have everything you need, you'll still feel bored and listless.

Just like climbing a mountain, there is glory at the summit, and there is scenery halfway through.

Chu Xun wanted to climb to the top of the mountain, but he also wanted to see more of the scenery in the mountains.

Zhang Sanchun thought about it for a moment, and realized that none of these were what he wanted.

Earning money is too hard; how long you live depends on fate.

Invincible?

Even the water buffalo that Chu Xun bought was stronger than him!

He shoveled another mouthful of rice into his mouth, chewing it listlessly.

While eating, Zhang Anxiu asked, "Brother, what do you want?"

"Me?" Zhang Sanchun paused in chewing rice, and after a long while, he hugged the bowl, looking dejected.

He wanted the young lady to remain unmarried, but he also felt that this was wrong.

When a young lady reaches a certain age, it's time for her to get married.

Besides, why wouldn't I want her to get married?

He couldn't say it.

Zhang Anxiu blinked, looking at Chu Xun with a puzzled expression: "What's wrong with my brother?"

Chu Xun laughed and said, "Nothing much, I just want to find you a sister-in-law."

"Oh? Really!" Zhang Anxiu was so happy she almost jumped for joy, then turned to ask, "Brother, when are you going to find me a sister-in-law?"

Zhang Sanchun's honest face was dark red, and he looked at Chu Xun with a look of embarrassment.

I didn't say I was going to find a sister-in-law for my younger sister...