Chapter 35: At a Single Command, All Things Bow!

At a single command, all creation bows in submission!

Everyone was stunned by the scene unfolding before them. Master Wei was trembling with excitement, his eyes locked onto the miraculous flower as he muttered to himself, "Divine power... this is truly divine power."

As for Stephen, his eyes were practically bulging out of their sockets.

Xue Xiang and Xue Nian cheered, "Daddy is amazing!"

Xue An smiled, then looked at Dong Tiancheng and He Ying, who both looked ashen, and said indifferently, "Are you convinced now?"

Dong Tiancheng’s mouth moved, but he could not utter a sound. Only He Ying, clearly unconvinced, retorted, "What is this! It must be a laser projection. I don't believe a flower can just grow out of thin air!"

Wei Ruyan frowned and said to He Ying, "Please leave!"

He Ying was taken aback, then shrieked like a shrew, "Why should I leave?"

Wei Ruyan said coldly, "I do not welcome those who do not understand. Please, get out!"

Stephen chimed in, "Master Wei's words are my own. Please leave immediately. As for the film, there is no need to discuss it any further!"

He Ying froze. Dong Tiancheng tried to speak, but Stephen waved his hand, "Before I lose my temper, both of you, get out at once!"

Helpless, Dong Tiancheng had no choice but to drag the hysterical He Ying away.

Wei Ruyan walked up to Xue An and asked with great reverence, "Mr. Xue, may I touch this flower?"

Xue An nodded, "You may."

As he withdrew his hand, the flower remained hovering in mid-air. Wei Ruyan touched the petals with trembling fingers, tears streaming down her face. "To witness such a miracle in this lifetime... I can die without regrets!"

Xue An felt a sense of appreciation for Wei Ruyan. This girl possessed a pure heart and had dedicated her entire life to botany. She was a true devotee of flora—a fanatic, in the best sense of the word.

Stephen also crowded around, though his interest was focused entirely on whether he could purchase the bloom. "Mr. Xue, name your price. I must have this flower!"

Xue An looked at Stephen and smiled faintly. "You want to buy it?"

"Indeed!"

"I fear you cannot afford it."

Stephen gritted his teeth. "Mr. Xue, for this treasure, I would stake everything I own without hesitation!"

Xue An smiled and gestured toward Fan Mengxue. "That won't be necessary. I heard you are about to start a new film and are in need of a lead actress, is that correct?"

Stephen, a director fluent in Chinese, had been so obsessed with the plant that he hadn't paid much attention to Fan Mengxue. But once prompted by Xue An, he noticed her and was momentarily stunned.

Fan Mengxue bowed slightly. "Mr. Stephen..."

"Oh, my God," Stephen gasped in shock. "This beautiful lady—she is exactly the lead actress I imagined! Even her features are so similar!"

This comment caused Fan Mengxue, who had been tense, to finally exhale in relief. Han Yao immediately stepped forward to converse with Stephen. As a top-tier agent in the entertainment industry, her persuasive skills were formidable, and she was soon deep in a lively discussion with him.

With the matter settled, Xue An crouched down and said to Xue Xiang and Xue Nian, "Xiangxiang, Niannian, let's go outside and play!"

"Yes! Okay!"

The two little girls followed Xue An out of the nursery. The heavy snow had stopped, leaving the world a pristine, silver white. The nursery was located on the outskirts of Beijiang City, right next to the Yulong River.

"Daddy, Auntie Xuan used to bring us here. The Yulong River was so beautiful back then!" Xue Xiang said, standing by the riverbank.

"Yes! I remember too! I even ate a boiled corn cob by the river—it was delicious!" added Xue Nian.

Xue An chuckled. These two girls, only four years old, had grown up without parents and thus spoke and acted like little adults. The more he saw of this, the more his heart ached. During the four years he was away, how much had his two daughters suffered?

At this thought, Xue An said softly, "Xiangxiang, Niannian, do you want to see the Yulong River as it was back then?"

Xue Xiang’s eyes lit up. "I do!" But then they dimmed again. "But it's winter now, and the river is frozen solid!"

Xue An smiled faintly. If he couldn't even manage such a trivial thing, how could he be called an Immortal Venerable? "Close your eyes! Daddy is going to perform a magic trick for you!"

The two little girls obediently covered their eyes. Xue An waved his hand and commanded softly, "Reverse!"

The frozen surface of the river cracked open, and the ice and snow melted away in an instant. In the blink of an eye, the Yulong River began to flow once more. Simultaneously, all the grass and trees along the bank began to grow wildly. Within moments, the area for miles around was lush and green, as if summer had returned in a heartbeat.

At a single command, all creation bows in submission. This... was the power of an Immortal Venerable!

"Alright, you can open your eyes now!" Xue An said gently.

The two little girls let go of their hands, looking around in bewilderment before shouting excitedly, "Daddy, did you do this?"

Xue An smiled and nodded. "What do you think? Is it amazing?"

"So amazing! Daddy, look, there are fish in the river!" Xue Nian, as always, never forgot about food.

Xue An laughed. "Come, let's cross the river!" He reached out, pointed at the water, and said quietly, "Bind!"

The words had barely left his lips when the calm river began to churn. Countless fish surged to the surface, competing to rise, and formed a small bridge made of living fish across the water.

Xue Xiang carefully tested the fish bridge with her foot before stepping onto it, exclaiming excitedly, "Daddy, is this magic too?"

Xue An smiled and nodded. "Yes, this is magic too!"

"I want to learn this magic!"

"Me too, me too! Once I learn it, I can conjure up lots and lots of yummy food!" As a true little foodie, Xue Nian's priorities remained unchanged.

"Very well! When the time comes, Daddy will teach you both!" Xue An smiled faintly. He truly intended to guide An Yan, his two children, and those around him onto the path of cultivation.

For an Immortal Venerable, time had no meaning. It was absolute immortality. Yet, without loved ones to share it with, it would be an absolute prison. That loneliness alone could drive one to madness. In his previous life, Xue An had spent three thousand years in bitter cultivation, all to break through time and return to Earth. Now that he had the chance, he would certainly not let it go.

The father and his two daughters strolled across the bridge, which was likely the only one of its kind in the entire world. In the distance, Dong Tiancheng, who was preparing to leave with a disgruntled He Ying, witnessed this scene and froze.

Both of them were stunned. What was this? Were they gods?