"The feng shui here is quite good, and with you, the elder, holding down the fort, it's hard for the Xu family not to prosper."

Tang Rao was sweet-tongued, and his words hit right at the elder's heart, making Mr. Xu even more fond of Tang Rao.

"Sir, this Qiongyou Tree is also growing lushly, known for attracting wealth and ensuring safety. Unfortunately, the tree has started to become infested with insects. A tree that should be flourishing will soon wither away."

Tang Rao pointed to a large tree not far away with his hand. The tree was so massive that it would take five people to encircle it. Yet, it's precisely this tree that's beginning to be infested, and soon the bugs would bore through it. Even if it would cost tens of millions, saving this tree might still be a challenge.

Mr. Xu had long noticed that one side of the tree leaves that had been infested was already turning yellow but did not realize the tree was not far from death.

He sighed, "This tree was left by the former emperor, lush and green for tens of thousands of years, never having any pest or disease, and yet in our generation, we can't even protect this one tree. I truly feel ashamed before our ancestors."

Mr. Xu had deep feelings for this tree. When he was young and punished to clean the ancestral hall, he was not allowed to leave it. It was under this tree that he painstakingly cultivated to achieve today's success.

This tree had watched Mr. Xu grow up, and naturally, he couldn't bear to see it die.

"If this tree can be saved, I would spend as many Immortal Stones as needed. Yet, despite all the Immortal Stones spent over the years, the tree hasn't improved."

Tang Rao's eyes rolled twice, and then he rummaged through his Space Ring.

Got it.

With a confident demeanor, Tang Rao said to Mr. Xu, "It's not impossible to save this tree."

Was he just passing through, or does Tang Rao really have this ability?

Mr. Xu hurriedly grabbed onto the last straw and asked, "Tang Rao, my young friend, can you really do it?"

All his hope was now in Tang Rao's hands. If Tang Rao couldn't bring the tree back to life, Mr. Xu might give up on saving it.

Tang Rao kept them in suspense, taking out a packet of pesticide from his Space Ring. He mixed the powder into a basin of water until it was fully dissolved, then poured the water at the base of the tree.

"In three days, the leaves should turn green again. This tree, like humans, needs treatment; if given up on, even people will fail and fall apart."

Tang Rao had a hint in his words, and it was up to Mr. Xu whether he could understand.

"That's great, then, great indeed, Tang Rao, my young friend, I can never repay this kindness in my lifetime. If you ever need anything from me, just say the word, and I'll do my utmost."

Saving a tree to earn such a great promise from the elder, Tang Rao felt grateful to Yan Wei once again.

Yan Wei was indeed thorough, having even packed Tang Rao with pesticide. Among other things, he also saw many seeds like beans, eggplants, everything one could think of.

When all was settled and he could live out his later years, Tang Rao planned to plant these fruits and vegetables, introducing Blue Star's food to the Land of Immortals, letting them know what a true earthly paradise is.

"It's just a tree. Is it necessary to be so serious? I could have revived this tree too; Grandpa, why didn't you say it earlier?"

Xu Laosan couldn't understand why Tang Rao managed to make Mr. Xu so happy just by watering the tree. Why could Tang Rao easily be praised by Grandpa while he never got the qualifications?

"Ingrate, you have no place to speak here. Say one more word, and you'll be sent back."

Once the elder spoke, no one dared to talk back.

Those who knew him well were aware that Mr. Xu always meant what he said.

"Let's proceed with the main business. Mr. Xu, is there anything I need to do?"

Walking outside the ancestral hall, Tang Rao inhaled the surrounding nature's spiritual energy, directly using this Immortal Energy on himself.

Although as the levels increased, Tang Rao's requirement for Immortal Energy was no longer a little bit, but a lot. Solely relying on absorbing in space was not enough for his storage.

Yet the Immortal Energy within the ancestral hall also contained something that could repair meridians. Tang Rao didn't mention it, silently absorbing on his own without telling anyone.

"Our Xu family doesn't have many formalities. Kneeling, kowtowing, reciting the ancestral teaching once, making the vow, and that's it."

Initially, Mr. Xu wanted to go through all the procedures, but later thought not to trouble Tang Rao. He took the liberty of eliminating all unnecessary rituals.

Tang Rao did as the elder instructed.

Soon, he completed everything Mr. Xu had said.

When making the vow, Tang Rao feared that any false words might result in divine punishment. Fortunately, when he finished speaking, the blue sky and white clouds remained as ever.

"Tang Rao, my young friend, now you are part of the Xu family. I respect your wishes, though you belong to the Xu family, you can keep your surname without clashing with your previous life."

The elder was overjoyed.

Years ago, Xu Ruofei had brought home a person from outside, and that person had saved the entire Xu family. Today, Xu Ruofei brought back a descendant of Chen Tuan.

This descendant, like Chen Tuan, was extraordinary. Just by looking at his face, one could tell that he was bound for greatness.

"Fantastic, elder, since you say we are a family now, I won't hold back if I need anything in the future."

Tang Rao was naturally personable. Even before the elder had a chance to ask Tang Rao for anything, Tang Rao had already taken the initiative to speak up, without any hesitation.

"You rascal, as long as I have it, you can take it."

...

Tang Rao's good days were short. In no time, the martial arts competition for marriage was underway.

Tang Rao had only stayed at Xu's for three days, and on this day, Xu Ruofei dragged him out of bed. Tang Rao had been dreaming of voluptuous beauties when he was suddenly awakened, and his morning temper had him punch Xu Ruofei, sending him flying.

"Brother Tang Rao, great skill indeed, to even knock me over!"

Xu Ruofei was caught off guard. Little did he expect that a single punch from Tang Rao could knock him down.

"Brother Xu, why are you here?"

Tang Rao, originally groggy from sleep, snapped out of it upon realizing he had just punched Xu Ruofei.

"Brother Tang Rao, could you have forgotten what day it is today?"

Xu Ruofei asked worriedly.

"Mother's Day? Victory Day? Ancestral Festival?"

He rattled off a list of holidays Xu Ruofei had never heard of, forcing him to tell Tang Raoming, "Today's the day King You Lan is overseeing the martial arts competition for You Xiaoxiao's marriage. If you run away at the last minute, even if King You Lan scours the ends of the earth, he'll find you and give you a good dressing down."

Xu Ruofei wasn't trying to scare Tang Rao. Everyone knew King You Lan's temper, someone who could stand toe-to-toe with Chen Tuan, his temper couldn't be that pleasant.

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