CHAPTER 218: 218: SPECIAL DEPARTMENT GONG LEITIAN

Gong Leitian changed into casual clothes after coming out, wearing a black Zhongshan suit that outlined his slender figure in a sort of disciplined temptation. Although he had just turned 30, he exuded a maturity and confidence that other men lacked.

Perhaps related to the nature of his work, his demeanor appeared both mysterious and righteous.

He and Jiang Nuo were completely different types of people. Jiang Nuo was born to live in the spotlight, radiating brilliance and charm, but he would only act somewhat shamelessly in front of Mu Qiuniang; whereas Gong Leitian was the king of darkness, capable of merging with it at any time, naturally commanding respect and worship.

It can’t be said who is better, only that they are both kings in their respective fields, each with their own charm.

"Master Uncle!" Gong Leitian respectfully bowed as a junior upon seeing Mu Qiuniang.

The elder following Mu Qiuniang was a clan elder, not the eldest in age, but known for his stability.

Thus, to show their respect and importance to Mu Qiuniang, the clan appointed this elder to act as her steward, responsible for Mu Qiuniang’s daily arrangements.

Besides this elder, there was also a direct descendant of the Mu family, Mu Mingyu, serving as an assistant steward to help the elder.

After all, the elder was over 60, making it inconvenient for him to handle some matters.

Mu Mingyu, although of the same generation as Mu Mingyu, was actually very young. He was under 30, having graduated from the British Royal Academy with a professional universal steward badge.

Otherwise, being so young, the Mu family wouldn’t have chosen him so selectively.

Initially, he was unwilling to serve such a young "elder." The badge he acquired was enough for him to serve the family better.

However, the clan leader only told him one thing, and he came willingly.

"She is the legendary ancestor living in the Hidden Immortal Sect."

Mu Mingyu was surprised, "Isn’t that a legend that’s been passed down for hundreds of years?! It’s been hundreds of years, and the ancestor is still alive?! Wait, I heard this aunt looks very young..."

"It surprises you, right? It’s beyond human capability, which is why we gather the entire clan’s strength to choose the best people to serve her. Mingyu, although it’s serving in name, in reality, those closest to her can learn the most and gain the most benefits..." The clan leader had a look of emotion, "I’m already old, the benefits wouldn’t help me even if I gained them. Otherwise, I wouldn’t let go of so many benefits!"

So, Mu Mingyu came. He came with a skeptical and inquisitive mindset.

Despite such a mindset, he possessed work quality. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have graduated from the British Royal Academy back then.

Mu Qiuniang was a person of few needs. As long as you followed her rules, there was basically nothing to trouble her.

And her habits were quite traditional. Once you understood them roughly, she was very easy to serve.

With no matters at hand, she’d stay in the courtyard cultivating (to outsiders, it seemed she was painting). If she went out, she’d do so alone.

Whether as the owner or the elder, no one dared to ask about her whereabouts, as long as she guaranteed to return every night.

Even if she suddenly went out in the middle of the night, it would just be a matter of a spell. If she didn’t want outsiders to know, no one could detect it.

Currently, Mu Mingzi found something again. He just felt that as the clan leader said, this elder was indeed very mysterious.

Whether it was her manifestation of ancient customs or her overall mental state, they were unlike modern young girls, imbued with a mysterious aura.

Others might not notice, but as an excellent universal steward, how could Mu Mingyu not detect these details? The more he observed, the more he felt — she truly lived in that era hundreds of years ago, the heiress of a noble family with strict feudal hierarchy.

Only in that era, only in such a prominent family, could one nurture such a woman who exuded elegance in every gesture, with the etiquette of a noble lady ingrained in her bones.

"Hmm!" Mu Qiuniang nodded slightly.

In fact, this was Gong Leitian’s first time seeing Mu Qiuniang. Although he had heard about her from the predecessors of his sect and seen her portraits, Mu Qiuniang had not appeared in the sect for many years, so he really hadn’t seen her in person before.

Seeing her this time made him deeply understand the elders’ words: "Every time we see the Master Uncle, it feels as if time has frozen on her."

Her portrait was drawn hundreds of years ago, but hundreds of years had passed, and time seemed to have halted on her, without any change.

Is this the power of cultivation?!

Although Gong Leitian was a disciple of the Hidden Immortal Sect, unfortunately, his talent was limited, and he had stagnated at the Foundation Establishment Stage for many years without progress, leaving him to enter the mortal world for experience.

Later, he found that his experiences in the mortal world seemed quite effective, and most importantly, he was very satisfied with such a life, feeling happy.

Cultivation is inherently something that emphasizes fate, so Gong Leitian no longer forced it and stayed in the mortal world.

Over time, he did achieve certain accomplishments, becoming the head of a special department.

Due to cultivation, he clearly felt that his body was in better shape than ordinary people, with all aspects being superior, making his appearance exceptionally outstanding.

The elders in the sect had achieved certain successes in cultivation, but the best they could do was slow aging and prolong life. Gong Leitian thought he was just like that, too.

Although his lifespan wasn’t as long as the elders’, seeing Mu Qiuniang seemed to have given him a certain shock.

Is this true cultivation?!

Ignoring the passage of time, letting youth stay forever, and living as long as heaven and earth?!

Gong Leitian entered a certain wonderful state of enlightenment.

His expression was somewhat dazed, as if he had entered another world.

Enlightenment is a chance, often only obtained by those particularly blessed by heaven, and in one’s lifetime, one might encounter it only once, fleeting and never to appear again if missed.

However, enlightenment is also a very dangerous thing. During enlightenment, your spiritual world enters another realm, yet your body remains in place.

This is when danger occurs, and the body cannot react.

And enlightenment is very easily interrupted. Once interrupted, it’s gone. How much one can comprehend during enlightenment depends on personal capacity.

The elder steward and Mu Mingyu saw him staring at Mu Qiuniang and were somewhat displeased, feeling he was showing disrespect to their family elder.

Just as they wanted to awaken the person, Mu Qiuniang stopped them and instructed that no one was allowed to enter the reception room to disturb him.