Zhang Tian found it increasingly odd.
But he had already exited the illusory space, and Zhang Tian had no intention of going back in.
After all, he had finally come home, so he naturally wanted to spend quality time with his parents. The matters of the illusory space could be discussed later in the evening.
Zhang Tian casually placed the spiritual water on the table.
Then, he got up and went into the kitchen to help his mother.
Meanwhile, Zhang Qilin was being dragged by Zhang Yufei to play chess.
Zhang Tian could already imagine Zhang Qilin's expression afterward.
"By the way, Mom, where's Tuan Tuan? Has she not been back recently?"
Zhang Tian seemed to recall something and asked while chopping chicken legs.
"Tuan Tuan said a few days ago she was going back home, and she hasn't been back since. It's strange; this girl used to be so clingy."
"Speaking of which, you brat, are you starting to care about your daughter?"
Li Xueqin squinted at Zhang Tian.
"Hehe, Mom, I'm just concerned about you. Think about it, if Tuan Tuan wasn't here, you and Dad would be so bored at home," Zhang Tian teased.
The main reason was that with Tuan Tuan around, his mother wouldn't pester him about getting married, which was perfect.
"You know what you're thinking, I know it all. Don't think you can avoid marriage just because you have a daughter. Mom is telling you, our family is vast and prosperous. At the very least, Mom will arrange blind dates for you," his mother said repeatedly, while Zhang Tian waved his hand dismissively.
They went on blind dates every year; he didn't know why these two old folks were so anxious.
Soon, they prepared a grand meal together with his mother.
After placing the food on the table, Zhang Tian went into the ancestral hall.
Because his father liked to play chess in the ancestral hall every day, claiming the ancestors would bless him, Zhang Tian knew exactly where he would be.
Entering the ancestral hall.
When he saw what was on the spirit tablets before him, Zhang Tian froze.
"Dad, our ancestors, what happened? They're all cracked. They weren't like this when I saw them before."
Zhang Tian looked at the spirit tablets glued back together and couldn't help but ask.
Zhang Yufei was also bewildered.
"I don't know. Perhaps your grandfather misses you."
As Zhang Yufei spoke, Zhang Tian's face darkened.
"Dad, I think he misses you and wants you to visit him," Zhang Tian said with a wicked grin.
Zhang Yufei looked at him with a doting father's smile.
"You brat, if I don't spank you for three days, you'll tear the roof off. Are you making fun of your dad?"
Zhang Yufei said, reaching for his small belt.
"Wait, Dad, dinner is ready. It's your favorite chicken."
Zhang Tian suddenly spoke, and Zhang Yufei's face immediately broke into a smile.
"Hehe, you should have said so earlier. My son is the best; he knows what Dad likes."
Zhang Yufei's expression changed instantly, even astonishing Zhang Qilin.
Good heavens, this must be the long-lost art of face-changing.
As night fell.
Zhang Tian, Zhang Qilin, and the family sat at the dining table, chatting about the desert.
"Mom, try this quickly. This is a great thing I specifically brought back for you. They say it's local spiritual water with beautifying and rejuvenating effects."
Zhang Tian said, quickly pouring a large cup of spiritual water for his parents.
Lin Tian had prepared it in a teapot, so there was enough for both of them to drink.
"Xiao Tian, we've received new ideas and education. When do we still believe in this sort of thing?"
Li Xueqin gave Zhang Tian a side-eye, but she still took a small sip of the spiritual water Zhang Tian offered.
When she felt the sweet taste in her mouth and an involuntary stir within her body.
Li Xueqin felt as if she were immersed in the cleansing of this spiritual spring water.
Seeing his wife enjoy herself so much, Zhang Yufei looked skeptical.
"Is it that exaggerated?"
He mumbled, and the next moment, Zhang Yufei took a gentle sip.
When he felt the energy surging within him, Zhang Yufei was stunned.
"This is… holy water!"
Zhang Yufei was shocked. This water was an extremely rare item, even from his father's generation.
He had only heard of it; drinking holy water would cleanse the body and improve cultivation.
But he never imagined that Zhang Tian would bring back such a thing.
"Gulp. Xiao Tian, Dad thinks this thing is very good. Dad likes it very much. It's very suitable as an heirloom."
After tasting it, Zhang Yufei said with a smile.
"Dad, I've seen people pass down gold and silver jewelry to their descendants, but you want to pass down outdated mountain water. Aren't you afraid your descendants will curse you?"
Zhang Tian was speechless.
He had seen people leave chamber pots to their descendants, but this was the first time he had heard of leaving water.
However, for his father to recognize this thing, he was definitely not simple.
Zhang Tian suspected his father might be secretly cultivating without his knowledge.
This guy seemed to have no trace of age, and no one dared to provoke him at the antique shop.
The observant Zhang Tian had guessed something.
It turned out he was the one who had been kept in the dark all along.
The clown was himself!
"Xiao Tian, your father is right. This thing is very good. Just keep it for my good granddaughter to drink."
Li Xueqin also realized and took away the remaining water.
"It's okay, I have plenty here. Drink as much as you want. I can just go get more if needed," Zhang Tian said. Zhang Yufei and his wife exchanged glances.
"Don't go to the desert. This thing is excellent. Xiao Tian, you've grown up, and we won't interfere too much, but there's one thing you must remember."
"We were born in a poor country, a country that hasn't developed. I hope you won't do anything that goes against certain principles."
Li Xueqin said very seriously.
This was a rare sight for Zhang Tian, Li Xueqin being so earnest.
Zhang Tian nodded. It seemed his mother had guessed something about his affairs.
Zhang Tian didn't say much more. The meal had a pleasant atmosphere.
At this moment, in the courtyard.
Fatty Hu Bayi, and the little fox, the three of them sat under a willow tree.
"What? Don't talk nonsense. Be careful, or Big Brother will rip your mouth off."
Fatty, imitating Tuan Tuan's tone, spoke in shock.
"Are you an idiot? Tuan Tuan is telling the truth. Grandpa's appearance was too terrifying for this fox. You don't know what my grandpa was like back then; his aura was very strong."
"He was like a completely different person."
The little fox made a big circle in front of her tiny body with her small hands.
Her chubby face was also filled with fear.
Ever since she learned her grandfather's true nature, the little fox had been afraid to go home, for fear that her grandfather would find out and severely criticize her.
"Do you have goosebumps?"
"Bah, bah, bah, is it really that scary?"
Hu Bayi almost got carried away and spoke speechlessly.
Ever since he returned, Tuan Tuan had called the two of them over.
She mysteriously told them about Zhang Yufei.
"That's for sure. Tuan Tuan never lies. Grandpa is too scary. Tuan Tuan won't go anymore."
Tuan Tuan put her hands on her hips, pouting.
"Alright, talking behind your grandfather's back, you're a spoiled granddaughter."
Fatty said intentionally loudly.
The little fox's face instantly turned red.
"Hmph, if Rotten Rotten keeps talking nonsense, be careful Tuan Tuan bites you."
The little fox pointed at Fatty, looking both cute and adorable.
"Tuan Tuan, we're going to cultivate. You go play with Little Turtle."
Hu Bayi patted the fox's head and decisively went to cultivate.
Under the willow tree, only Tuan Tuan was left sulking.
"Hmph, if you don't believe me, you don't believe me. Tuan Tuan will go find Little Turtle. It can't talk, so it will definitely believe me."
Tuan Tuan muttered, and then ran into Zhang Tian's room.