The return journey was swift.
The Five Elements Immortal Banner transported Qin Chuan and his junior sister directly back to Qin King City.
Looking at everything familiar, a smile appeared on Qin Chuan's face. Having lived here for a time, he felt a strong sense of belonging.
No matter what, this was his home.
Although the time he had spent here wasn't long compared to his own life so far, it
held an indelible mark on him. His master, who had raised him in his previous life, was his father.
His mother couldn't be with him due to special circumstances, but it was unavoidable. Blood was thicker than water; when he first saw the Divine Phoenix Nalan Huang, he knew she was his mother.
Thinking of seeing his mother and everything that followed, a smile spread across Qin Chuan's face. This was home; just thinking about it brought him genuine happiness, something that remained only in his heart.
The Qin family was a prominent clan here, and considering Qin Chuan's past experiences, they were undoubtedly the most powerful family.
Everyone was overjoyed to hear of Qin Chuan's return. Nalan Huang hugged him tightly, her joy beyond words; this was her son.
They were separated when they were very young, and although they were reunited last time, their time together was short.
Nalan Huang missed her son dearly, and seeing Qin Chuan naturally made her overjoyed. It took her a while to spot Qin Chuan's junior sister.
Nalan Huang had no recollection of Qin Chuan's junior sister, but Qin Lang recognized her immediately.
"Wen Yatou!"
The junior sister's name was Li Yuewen, and Qin Lang, her master, always called her Wen Yatou.
This address was very affectionate, especially to the junior sister's ears. After so many years, hearing it again made her very excited.
"Master!"
Li Yuewen hugged Qin Lang tightly, tears streaming down her face.
"Don't cry, we're home. Tell me if you're upset. Did that brat Qin Chuan bully you?"
"No, no, I'm just happy. I'm so happy to see Master."
The junior sister was an orphan, all alone. In the sect, that place was her home. Qin Chuan and Long Yuanchong were like brothers and family to her.
Qin Lang was like a father to her, but he left for some reason, and many others, including her junior uncle, also left.
Her closest remaining confidants were Qin Chuan and Long Yuanchong, but Qin Chuan also disappeared without a trace, without even a goodbye.
Long Yuanchong only said that Qin Chuan had left and didn't know where he went.
In the end, she only had Long Yuanchong as her confidant, but this one confidant betrayed her, leaving her in a daze for decades.
Seeing Qin Chuan again filled her with overwhelming emotion; it was impossible not to feel wronged. She was a woman, and no matter how strong she was, she longed for a warm place.
Now she had found it, and only here, only with Qin Lang, could she feel a sense of belonging.
"Master didn't take good care of you, and you suffered," Qin Lang said with emotion. Because of his own affairs, he hadn't taken good care of his son, nor his disciple.
Qin Chuan briefly explained some things, not hiding anything about Long Yuanchong, which silenced Qin Lang.
His three disciples were now two at the Immortal Emperor realm and one at the half-step Immortal Emperor realm; becoming Immortal Emperors in the future was definitely not a problem.
One was the Temple of War, one was the Demonic Sect, and another was caught in the middle.
For a moment, Qin Lang felt a headache coming on. Although his cultivation was no longer as high as his son and disciple's, he still saw many things clearly.
For example, the relationship between Qin Chuan and his son Long Yuanchong was irreconcilable; it was a kind of destiny or mission.
One was his son, one was his disciple, and another was his disciple's son.
The other was also his disciple, and the mother of another disciple's son.
She didn't acknowledge Long Yuanchong as her man, but she acknowledged Long Dashao as her son.
"Master's wife, you are so beautiful!" Junior Sister greeted Nalan Huang.
Nalan Huang pulled her along. She only had one son, Qin Chuan, and now that she knew Li Yuewen was Qin Chuan's junior sister, upon hearing her background, she immediately took her in as her daughter.
Before, she was Qin Lang's disciple, practically a daughter, but now she was officially his daughter.
Qin Chuan was surprised by his mother's aura. Having not seen her for so long, Qin Chuan discovered that his mother's strength had greatly increased; this Divine Phoenix Physique was terrifying.
On the contrary, his father was not as good as his mother, much worse. Qin Chuan smiled. It seemed he still had to help his father. He wasn't worried that this would change his parents' relationship; it was just that men, after all, all wanted to be stronger.
His junior sister was very happy. Being here had instantly healed most of her loneliness. She could feel genuine love here; her master and mistress truly loved her.
Now they were her godfather and godmother.
Qin Chuan had become her older brother, and his junior sister was very happy. Suddenly, her relationship with Qin Chuan seemed much closer.
"Chuan'er, the girl and Long Yuanchong have a child." Qin Lang and Qin Chuan were chatting over tea in the backyard.
Qin Chuan nodded and recounted the matter. He had only mentioned it briefly when talking about Long Yuanchong before, without going into detail.
"So what do you plan to do?"
Qin Chuan shook his head: "I don't know either. We'll see in the future. I'm sure there will be a battle between them, father and son."
Qin Lang sighed softly: "You need to improve your own strength. I'm not worried about you. You handle the future matters yourself, but don't be careless."
Qin Chuan smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, Father, I'll be fine!"
Qin Lang was very confident in his son. He had come this far over the years through his own abilities.
Talent is important, but many other things are needed. Otherwise, he would have faced countless dangers along the way, and the fact that he managed to overcome each one is the most difficult part.
Besides luck, one also needs opportunities and the support of benefactors. Many factors are involved, and sometimes, a single accidental factor can change one's life.
Just like when Qin Chuan met Chu Shiqingzhu. He was just out for a walk and happened to meet her, but she saved him and the entire Qin family.
If it weren't for that chance encounter, Qin Chuan didn't know if he would have died or if the Qin family would have survived. Every time he thought about it, he felt extremely fearful.
So sometimes it's essential to cultivate good relationships, because you never know when someone might save your life.
The happy days were short-lived. Before he knew it, Qin Chuan had been at home for over a month. Qin Chuan was leaving, and naturally, his junior sister was leaving too. Young Master Long was still nowhere to be seen.
But Qin Chuan smiled and told her, "You should be prepared; he's definitely gone."
"Left?" The junior sister was taken aback, but quickly understood.
Long Yuanchong!
It must be Long Yuanchong, but she still gritted her teeth: "I'll go back. Wherever I am, at least he can find me."