Chapter 2887

"Peak of the Integration Stage," Zhu Zhibin said with a faint smile.

"Peak of the Integration Stage?" Zhang Weixi looked at him in shock.

She stared at her. "Are you even human? You are barely over two hundred years old and already at the peak of Integration. At this rate, you will ascend to immortality very soon."

"I have no plans to ascend for now," Zhu Zhibin replied calmly.

"Why?" Zhang Weixi asked curiously.

"Because you are here. If I ascend, I must take you with me." Zhu Zhibin looked at her seriously. "You are my wife. I will not leave you alone in this cultivation world."

"You…" Zhang Weixi looked at her in disbelief. She knew they were only bound by a Daoist companion contract. If she wanted to ascend, she could simply dissolve the contract. Yet, she was willing to wait for her.

"Wife, we have been together for over a year. I realized my feelings for you have changed from mere assistance to true affection. So, I have decided to wait for you."

Zhu Zhibin was a decisive man. He had realized some time ago that his feelings for Zhang Weixi were genuine.

Since she had developed true feelings, and she was her contracted companion, she had no intention of letting her go. That was why she spoke these words.

Hearing this, a rare blush appeared on Zhang Weixi’s face. "Okay."

She had seen everything Zhu Zhibin had done for her over the past year. She felt his sincerity.

Moreover, Zhu Zhibin was a charming man. It was hard for Zhang Weixi not to be moved. In fact, she had often wished they were truly husband and wife. She had even planned to find an opportunity to pursue him, never expecting him to speak first.

"Really?" Zhu Zhibin’s eyes were full of surprise. Happiness, it seemed, always came suddenly.

Zhang Weixi nodded. "Actually, I have liked you for a long time. I was just planning to pursue you in a few days."

"No need for you to chase. I am right here by your side." Zhu Zhibin held her hand tightly. "Wife, let us live our lives well. I will accompany you in seeking revenge, in cultivation, and then we will ascend together."

"Okay." Zhang Weixi no longer held much hatred for the Zhang Baozhu family.

First, she had seen her parents for the last time and personally guided them into the Wheel of Reincarnation, settling her regrets.

Second, because of Zhang Baozhu’s pursuit, she had met Zhu Zhibin and gained such a good marriage. Therefore, she no longer hated Zhang Baozhu; instead, she was grateful to her.

However, Zhang Baozhu had pursued her in the past, creating a cause. If she did not resolve this effect, she would not be able to ascend in the future. Thus, she still had to go to the Zhang family.

"I have formed my Golden Core. Let us set off for the Zhang family tomorrow to resolve this karma, so I can focus on cultivation," Zhang Weixi said.

Zhu Zhibin nodded. "Alright. We will leave tomorrow and settle these trivial matters."

Zhu Zhibin knew that resolving karma was crucial for defying heaven in cultivation. Therefore, resolving this karma was the most important thing.

The next day, the couple set off for the Zhang family.

They did not use teleportation in a hurry. Zhu Zhibin did not use it because Zhang Weixi did not know how. Of course, he could carry her, but the Zhang family was no longer her obsession. Therefore, Zhang Weixi did not need to rush.

Zhu Zhibin and Zhang Weixi smiled, enjoying the scenery as they slowly made their way to the Zhang family.

The Zhang family was not located in a bustling city, but in a relatively rural area. Therefore, the Zhang family had survived through strategic marriages.

They did not know many people, so their connections were limited. However, the Zhang family had recently sent a concubine-born daughter into the City Lord’s mansion as a concubine. Thus, the Zhang family was now considered a minor power that could not be easily bullied in the local area.

"This is Rong City," Zhang Weixi said, pointing to a small town not far ahead from the mountain.

Zhu Zhibin scanned the area lightly. "The highest cultivation base is an elder in the City Lord’s mansion, currently at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm. It is no wonder this city has not developed much."

For a city to rise, it needed rising power, whether in resources or people.

Rong City was mediocre in resources, and the highest cultivation base was only Nascent Soul. Only people like the Zhang family believed they were untouchable in this place.

"They can only bully those who cannot cultivate or have poor aptitude," Zhu Zhibin said lightly.

Hearing this, Zhang Weixi punched him lightly. "What are you saying? Poor aptitude? This lady has excellent aptitude."

Zhu Zhibin quickly apologized. "Yes, yes. My wife has excellent aptitude. Anyone who says otherwise has already gone home to kneel on a washboard."

Hearing Zhu Zhibin’s words, Zhang Weixi laughed out loud. "I really didn’t realize you could be so playful."

"Otherwise, what kind of person do you think I am?" Zhu Zhibin asked curiously.

"I thought you were a steady person," Zhang Weixi said seriously.

"It seems my usual behavior has given you some wrong impressions, wife," Zhu Zhibin said with a half-smile. "Actually, people in our Zhu family like to live a relaxed life. Look at my parents; they are like that."

"Hmm, I really admire your parents," Zhang Weixi said. This was not flattery. Her parents-in-law’s performance in the Yanluo Realm was truly impressive.

Zhu Zhibin chuckled. "Actually, we were born in a poor rural area. Due to some external reasons, our family was very difficult for a period of time. However, I heard that things improved after I was born, thanks to my second sister."

Zhu Zhibin thought for a moment. "I knew from a young age that my second sister was extraordinary. She was good at medicine from childhood. She not only studied medicine but also learned music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. My brother-in-law doted on her greatly.

Then, as my sister’s network of contacts grew, our family’s environment improved. Especially, I heard that my father’s creation of the Azure Sovereign Qingdi Group was inspired by my sister’s advice. Anyway, I have not lived a bad life since I was born, but I have heard a lot."

"So, the most powerful one is actually Second Sister," Zhang Weixi understood.

Zhu Zhibin nodded. "Indeed."

She continued, "However, my sister said that human pursuits are endless. Since I started cultivation, I have found this to be true. When I was young, I pursued good studies. When I grew up, I wanted to be a useful person. Later, when I grew older, I realized there are always people beyond people. It is even more so in the cultivation world."

"So, you should understand us ordinary people even more," Zhang Weixi concluded.

"Alright," Zhu Zhibin said, smiling wryly at Zhang Weixi’s words.