After taking a family photo and flying around in the plane, the family went to a big hotel in the county city for a meal. During the meal, Wang Xiaoqiang's wife, who rarely spoke, stared at Wang Xiaoqiang and said, "Xiaoqiang, how many years younger are you than your brother?"

"Didn't I tell you? Xiaoqiang is three years younger than me," Wang Dali replied.

"Three years younger? I somehow don't quite believe it..." Dali's wife shook her head and said, "Look at you, you look like a forty-something person, and then look at Xiaoqiang, he still looks like a young guy..."

"Little Bao's age is right here, even if I wanted to look younger, I couldn't," Wang Xiaoqiang smiled wryly, "Is sister-in-law saying I lack masculinity?" "Oh, no, that's not what I mean, Xiaoqiang you really look so young, too young... not matching your age..."

Wang Xiaoqiang knew this sister-in-law wasn't intentionally flattering him; in fact, he looked several years younger than his actual age because ever since he obtained the "Five Elements Spirit Spring," his body has been nourished by Five Element Spiritual Energy, so his body cells never aged, and hence his age never increased. That's why he still looks like he's in his early twenties.

True Person of Taiyi and Zhao Feiyan understood this, and Little Bao understood it too, but they wouldn't speak about it publicly,

Facing such a situation, Wang Xiaoqiang knew he couldn't make a flimsy excuse, but had to somewhat dodge the topic, so he said, "Well, mainly it depends on mentality. Though I'm almost thirty, I never see myself as an adult; I always treat myself like a child, which keeps me happy and youthful. Additionally, now that I have money, I pay attention to self-care; you see, I have a private doctor by my side every day..."

Wang Xiaoqiang pointed at True Person of Taiyi.

This gesture immediately reminded Wang Kuishan and his wife of their illness, and they acknowledged sincerely, "That's right, Master Taiyi's medical skills are high indeed. Last time when he adjusted my condition, I was completely cured..."

"My stomach ailment is also gone, Master Taiyi truly is like a living immortal..." Wang Xiaoqiang's mother agreed, praising.

True Person of Taiyi seemed a bit embarrassed under everyone's gaze, but Wang Xiaoqiang managed to successfully shift everyone's attention onto True Person of Taiyi.

After the meal, everyone took the car back to the village.

They had just reached the road in front of the Big Mouth Supermarket when Aunt Big Mouth ran over from afar, waving and calling out, "Hey, Brother Kuishan, wait a moment."

The car stopped.

Aunt Big Mouth walked to the car window and told Wang Kuishan, "Brother Kuishan, earlier your nephew came to report a death, saying his mother passed away. Since there was no one at your house, they informed me and left first."

Wang Kuishan, hearing of his elder sister's passing, couldn't help but be taken aback, feeling sorrowful, and tears began to fall as he nodded, "Ah, I see."

Wang Dali, upon hearing of his aunt's passing, also shed tears instantly, and Wang Xiaoqiang felt a pang of grief in his heart.

Birth, aging, illness, and death are natural phenomena, but the deceased was his own aunt,

Currently, Wang Xiaoqiang is not an immortal; he is human, subject to the Seven Emotions and Six Desires. His aunt's death, being his first experience with a relative's passing, brought back memories of his aunt's smiling presence, filling his heart with endless sorrow. At this moment, his understanding of the "Realm of Sorrow" deepened significantly, forming a Sword Rain of Sorrowful Death, one, two, three...

This time, it condensed over a hundred such swords; the "Rain of Sorrowful Swords" sword array expanded unprecedentedly in scale, with mighty power...

Simultaneously, an aura of sorrowful death emanated from Wang Xiaoqiang, affecting everyone in the car and causing tears to flow. Even those without familial ties like Xia Guifang, Dali's Wife, and the couple Xia Sanwa were weeping painfully.

This aspect Wang Xiaoqiang hadn't contemplated, as his "Realm of Sorrow" could affect people around him, causing them to lose emotional control and join him in his sadness.

"Dad, let's not go home. Let's drive directly to aunt's place," Wang Xiaoqiang said.

"Hmm, since you and your brother are both home, we should indeed go pay our respects," Wang Kuishan replied.

Then, Xia Sanwa's couple got off the car, and two cars turned around, leaving the village heading towards Xiaoqiang's aunt's village.

Arriving at aunt's house, the small courtyard was filled with the sound of crying; the aunt's son, daughter, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandsons, and granddaughters were all crying, especially the son and daughter were wailing in deep sorrow.

Getting off the car, led by the aunt's son, everyone went to see the "deceased" for the last time. Wang Xiaoqiang brought True Person of Taiyi along and quietly said to him, "Check if there's any chance to save her..."

True Person of Taiyi followed, scanning his Divine Sense over Wang Xiaoqiang's aunt, but couldn't detect any trace of life essence, then shook his head to Wang Xiaoqiang, "My condolences."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiaoqiang felt sorrow anew, tears fell from his eyes, intensifying the aura of sorrowful death, which transformed into sorrowful swords once again, and the "Rain of Sorrowful Swords" grew even larger.

...

Aunt's house was an ordinary farm household, not wealthy, but in recent years, with support from Xiaoqiang and his brother, their life was better than average. Now with the aunt's passing, Wang Xiaoqiang took out one hundred thousand yuan to cover all funeral expenses.

After the funeral, Wang Xiaoqiang's family returned to the village.

Initially, the family reunion was joyful, but unexpectedly encountering a funeral added a few degrees of sadness.

This is the life of mortal existence, filled with joy and sorrow, blessings and misfortune...

Aunt, in her lifetime, didn't have any major illness, but she was already in her eighties, dying naturally. People of aunt's generation, having faced war in their youth, endured years of famine, went hungry and suffered greatly. Later, after liberation, during mass production, faced heavy labor and hardship, with poor living standards, few lived old ages; aunt's age could be considered as a natural passing.

"Alas, when people age, they can't escape death. No one can avoid it," said Wang Kuishan, lamenting while the family reminisced about aunt's life that night. "With your aunt's passing, I feel like my time is approaching too..."

"Dad, what nonsense are you talking about? Don't say such inauspicious words," Wang Dali exclaimed.

Although Wang Kuishan's words were bleak, they held truth; every person eventually dies, except for True Person of Taiyi, Zhao Feiyan, and Wang Xiaoqiang,

especially Wang Xiaoqiang; he already possesses an undying body, finding death is difficult, even King Yama dares not claim him. Speaking of King Yama, the one from the Netherworld Realm managing souls, has been quite tormented by him.

Wang Xiaoqiang is undying.

But his family will eventually die.

Though he nourishes them with Spiritual Power, he can't guarantee against their death, leaving Wang Xiaoqiang with a deep sense of helplessness,

As his Willpower moved, he absorbed all Five Elements Spirit Spring within his body; Spiritual Power surged vigorously, instantly transforming from a mortal into an Immortal Emperor.

As the Immortal Emperor spread his Divine Sense, all the surrounding people's life essences were presented before his eyes,

Based on the strength and weakness of their life essences, he could clearly and intuitively perceive the length of everyone's lifespan. (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote on recommendations, monthly tickets for support; your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users please read at m.qidian.com.)

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