Chapter 4, Family Ties

"Xiao San, as long as you have eaten, you should rest well. I have already spoken to your father, and now he knows that he has been somewhat excessive. However, the engagement has been called off, and in the future, your mother will find you a suitable girl from a good family!" As Ling spoke these words, her eyes reddened slightly; she truly felt wronged for her son. A son is flesh and blood of his mother, and she could not believe that her son would commit such beastly acts. Even the two maids, Chunlan and Qiuyue, were still pure and innocent. Which maid in the general's residence was not young and beautiful? Why would he forsake such opportunities to violate his fiancée? Is that even possible?

Ling Tianxiao, a hero of his time, is renowned on the battlefield as a god of war. However, he holds a deep respect and fear for his wife, which is why, in a noble circle filled with numerous concubines, he has created a unique landscape with only one wife.

In his previous life, Ling Xiao grew up in an environment devoid of familial affection, and deep down, he yearned for family, friendship, and love. Upon sensing Madam Ling's deep maternal affection, combined with the memories of his former self, he called out "Mother" without the slightest hesitation

"Xiao'er... you have grown up, and your mother is so gratified..." Tears streamed down Ling's eyes, and her silence did not mean she was indifferent. The Ling family had been renowned for many years; how could they have ever endured such humiliation? Even the noble ladies who often invited her to gatherings had recently stopped coming to the Ling residence, and when they saw her, they would keep their distance. This sense of grievance was something Ling and her husband had silently borne, never once considering to impose it upon their child. Her silence did not mean she was indifferent. The Ling family had been renowned for many years; how could they have ever endured such humiliation? Even the noble ladies who often invited her to gatherings had recently stopped coming to the Ling residence, and when they saw her, they would keep their distance. This sense of grievance was something Ling and her husband had silently borne, never once considering to impose it upon their child.

"Mother, the child is fine." Ling Xiao felt a deep affection for his mother, and he blurted it out. He understood that this was also the lingering attachment left by the original Ling Xiao. He silently thought: Rest assured, since I have taken over your body, from now on, your mother will be my mother, and I will honor her well!

Ling Xiao could not help but feel fortunate; if he were unable to refine elixirs, he would likely spend his life as nothing more than a wealthy idler, and one burdened with scorn and disdain.

After speaking, he quickly slipped away under the murderous gaze of his wife. In reality, Ling Tianxiao was afraid that his wife and children would see his red-rimmed eyes. His son had finally become sensible! Ling Tianxiao looked up at the bright stars in the night sky, opening his mouth to let out a silent roar. In that moment, the god of war on the battlefield, who only shed blood, shed tears.

However, it seems that this world is quite similar to the one I used to know, with even the surnames being almost the same. I suppose the materials used for foundation construction at https://mhetushu.com.com can also be found

Feeling the joy of his parents weighed heavily on Ling Xiao's heart, yet he managed a faint smile. The resentment he once held towards Ling Tianxiao gradually dissipated. In this world, the closest people to him were his parents. Ling Xiao felt a twinge of sorrow in his heart and silently vowed to accelerate his path to strength. The three thousand worldly concerns were no longer a burden to him

Ling Tianxiao scratched his head, facing his beloved wife, the sternness on his face completely vanished. He then looked at Ling Xiao and said, "That... little brat, you are something else, truly worthy of being my Ling Tianxiao's offspring"

Unfortunately, this body is too weak at present. The urgent task is to find all the materials needed for foundation building, but Ling Xiao does not know whether those materials exist in this world

Good! Suddenly, a loud shout came from outside the window, startling Ling Shi, who covered her chest with her hand and shouted at the general Ling Tianxiao entering through the door: "Are you trying to scare me to death, sneaking around like that!" As she spoke, she quickly wiped away the tears at the corner of her eyes

Even if Lady Ling is astute, she would never suspect that her son's body has already been inhabited by another soul. For a mother, her son's success is not what truly matters; what is important is that he can live safely and soundly. With the power and influence of the Ling family, and with several outstanding siblings like Ling Xiao, ensuring Ling Xiao's lifetime of wealth and nobility is simply not a problem at all

In his previous life, Ling Xiao, although merely an ordinary disciple of the inner sect of Mount Shu, was among those with exceptional talent, as only the most gifted children could enter the inner sect. If Ling Xiao from his previous life were placed in the Canglan Continent, the talents like Xie Xiaoyan would pale in comparison to him, akin to a grain of rice competing with the brilliance of the full moon.

Without strength, it is equally ineffective anywhere

Mother, the engagement has been called off, and the child has not cared about it. " Ling Xiao said lightly, then added: "By the way, Mother, I plan to go to the academy tomorrow

Ah? No way!" Ling firmly refused, adding that regardless of whether her son's health was good or not, the rumors circulating in the Imperial Academy would undoubtedly be unbearable for her son, who had been proud and arrogant since childhood. "Xiao'er, your injury hasn't healed yet. Just wait a little longer and stay at home to recuperate for a few months, alright?" Ling pleaded.

After Xie Xiaoyan left, Ling Xiao let out a cold laugh, truly a ... ? ... such a self-important woman, thinking too highly of herself, or is it that being beautiful allows one to act this way! ? Among those fellow disciples in Mount Shu, any one of them, regardless of looks or intelligence, would not be inferior to her!

Although the disciples of Mount Shu primarily focus on sword cultivation and literature, the simple alchemy of elixirs is also a necessary skill for every practitioner. Can one expect everything to be done by their master? That is a joke. Even though Ling Xiao is an inner sect disciple, his master has over 130 apprentices. It is impossible for him to attend to everyone, so one must rely on oneself.

Although General Ling Tianxiao invested most of the tax revenues from his family's estate into his troops, the general's residence still lacked for nothing in terms of various precious medicinal materials. After several days of careful nurturing, Ling Xiao's internal injuries had nearly healed, and he began to attempt to practice the internal cultivation techniques of his school. However, after several attempts, his body showed no response at all, and he had no choice but to give up in despair

"Self-righteous, a frog at the bottom of a well," Ling Xiao said lightly, then stretched lazily, feeling as if his body had become somewhat rusty

Ling Xiao shook his head: "Mother, you can rest assured. Those rumors do not concern me. The blood of the Ling family flows in my veins. Even if I cannot go far on the path of a martial artist, your child will definitely become a man of great stature! Furthermore, although my current strength is lacking and I have been insulted by that woman, bringing shame to the family, there will come a day when I will personally wash away the humiliation suffered by the Ling family in my own way"

Ling Xiao clearly felt that the spiritual energy in this world was several times more abundant than that of Mount Shu, which possessed immortal artifacts and * maps * to suppress fate. If it were still the Ling Xiao of his previous life, he would probably not need a hundred years to step into the Nascent Soul stage in one fell swoop, becoming a cultivator with an indefinitely extended lifespan. Perhaps he could transcend the tribulation in less than a thousand years and reach the Great Ascension, entering the Immortal Realm

Ling, interrupted by her husband, also forgot to oppose her son's attendance at the academy, merely saying: "Look at your father, truly disrespectful in his old age!"

It was only then that I recalled a nickname from my remaining memories, called "Waste..." "Heaven's Pulse Bearer?" Ling Xiao murmured to himself, "This is indeed somewhat troublesome! It seems that I can only cultivate after establishing a foundation!"

Such speed would have been unimaginable in the past cultivation world! It is important to note that before arriving in this world, I observed a senior from my sect who had reportedly cultivated for over 12,000 years. Ling Xiao was even unsure of which generation of ancestral masters that senior belonged to. Even so, that senior was still regarded as an extraordinary talent in cultivation, which speaks volumes about the difficulty of cultivation back then

In the evening, Ling Xiao's mother came to visit her son, bringing a food box. Upon seeing that her son had lost some weight, she felt an overwhelming sense of heartache and couldn't help but shed tears, saying: "Xiao San, it is all my fault as a mother for arranging that marriage for you. You should not blame your father; he has that temperament, easily ignited. I know there is something suspicious about this matter, but it has caused you suffering."