Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 107 Two Daughters Born in Succession, One Joyful Event After Another (Seeking Support)

Magistrate Wu did not blame the Xu family. If the Xu family were weak, the entire Dongxi area would probably be wiped out by now.

He was able to keep some members of the Wu family, presumably out of consideration for Wu Rushan.

"It's fate, it's fate!"

Magistrate Wu's eyes were filled with tears, and he murmured softly.

Outside the gate of the Wu family mansion.

"Third brother, if you hear any news about my mother, Zheng, or my younger brother, Rufeng, remember to send someone to the Xu family to inform me. I need to know whether they are dead or alive."

"Don't worry, Fifth Sister. There are many things to do at home right now, and I'm also very busy. I won't see you and Brother Mingyuan off."

"Farewell."

After clasping his hands in greeting, Xu Mingyuan helped Wu Rushan away in a carriage.

"Madam, things have come to this, so don't think too much about it. Don't be too sad, because if you upset your mind, it will be bad for the baby." Xu Mingyuan held Wu Rushan's soft hand and gently stroked it.

"Thank you for your concern, my husband."

The Fang, Wang, He, and Cao families wantonly slaughtered the Wu family, and were caught red-handed by the government. All the family members were implicated, and their property, including fields and shops, was confiscated.

Half a month later.

The Fang, Wang, He, and Cao families were publicly executed, and most of the onlookers applauded and cheered.

As for their businesses, they quietly fell into the hands of the Xu family.

With such an accident, the Wu family was no longer able to maintain its many industries in Qingjiang County and the surrounding farmland. Under the guidance of Magistrate Wu, Wu Ruliang transferred them all to the Xu family.

The Xu family wasn't stingy and gave a fair price.

In terms of shops and land alone, the combined wealth of the five great families is equivalent to the entire estate of the top seventh-rank families in the county.

The only difference is the foundation of a martial arts master.

With this accumulation, the Xu family naturally recruited many more people to manage these fields and industries.

Everyone undergoes training by the Xu family before they can take up their posts.

A few days later, the official document appointing Li Zhi as the county magistrate was issued.

The Xu family was determined to obtain both the positions of county magistrate and county lieutenant, two major military officer positions. However, according to Xu Mingwei, they should let the controversy surrounding the five great families die down first before discussing it further.

In the next month.

Zhang Wanqing first gave birth to a daughter named Xu Deyun, whose virtue was as pure as jade hidden in a box, and whose talent was kept hidden.

As the saying goes: "A mountain shines because it contains jade, and a river is charming because it holds pearls."

Half a month later.

Wu Rushan also gave birth to a baby girl, whom Xu Mingyuan named Xu Derong, meaning that her virtue was as generous as the earth and her appearance as elegant as jade.

The Book of Songs, in the section on the Zheng Feng section, says: "There is a beautiful woman, tall and dignified. Her virtue and appearance are unforgettable; she is a beauty of the state."

The Xu family was filled with joyous occasions, and all the servants of the Xu family shared in the happiness.

A few more days.

Xu Dezhao broke through to the Innate Realm.

He was originally a ninth-grade pseudo-fire virtue bloodline, and was endowed with the [Qi and Blood Furnace], a destiny talent most suitable for martial arts, by Xu Chuan. With the help of Xu family's secret medicinal diet, Tongqiao Pill, and Xiantian Blood Pill, he was created as a Xiantian who was not yet fourteen years old.

Unfortunately, Xu Dezhao, who was at the Innate Realm, also cultivated the "Innate Five Elements Creation Technique".

This technique is unique, transcending martial arts and approaching the methods of cultivating immortality. It contains the five elements, replenishes the innate essence, and completes the creation of the five elements.

Martial arts talent is of little use.

However, he is also someone who is suited to follow the path of cultivating both immortality and martial arts, like Xu Mingwei.

Only the core members of the Xu family, Wu Tao, Shen Qingyi, and other cultivators knew that Xu Dezhao had entered the Innate Realm.

The north wind whips up jade-like dust, staining the countryside overnight.

The next morning.

The first thing people see when they wake up is all paleness.

Thousands of acres of fertile fields are spread out like a white silk cloth, with ridges and gullies hidden. Only snow waves can be seen reaching the sky, and distant mountains and pines are covered with snow, which is like silver hairpins and green hair buns. A few crows in the forest break the silence of the glass mirror.

At the intersection of fields and paths, one occasionally sees withered reeds supporting the snow, like an old man holding a halberd.

There was a farmer from the Xu family who was in charge of the fields. His straw raincoat was as hard as iron, and his breath turned into frost. He walked alone among the fields, and every step he took created a scene of jade-like beauty.

Xu Mingwei got up early for his morning exercise, standing in the snow in the courtyard wearing only a thin shirt.

With each move, heat emanated from his body, melting the snow beneath his feet.

The square outside the Xu Family Mansion.

Numerous servants cleared the snow, and guards assisted from the side.

Including the bluestone road that Xu Jiazheng built directly to the official road, to facilitate the passage of pedestrians and vehicles, people can be seen shoveling snow on their own.

"A timely snow promises a bumper harvest; next year will surely be another good harvest!" an old farmer chuckled, his face beaming with joy.

"Indeed, our family is a kind and benevolent family. The five great families have completely declined, but now our family firmly holds the position of the number one family in Qingjiang. This year, the heavens have bestowed a precious jade, which is an auspicious omen that all people admire!"

All the servants sincerely praised the Xu family's benevolence and virtue.

This stable and peaceful sun is also what they long for.

Only the Azure Cold Pool.

A faint light appeared, but no snow fell on the bamboo houses and medicinal fields.

That day, after breakfast...

"Zhao'er, come with me to the ancestral hall," Xu Mingwei said calmly.

"Yes, Dad."

Upon arriving at the ancestral hall and entering the dark room, Xu Mingwei taught him the "Innate Five Elements Creation Technique".

"Your father, your uncles, and your aunts all cultivate this technique at the Innate Realm. This is the greatest fortune for the Xu family. Remember not to mention it to anyone who doesn't know about it, not even your future wife and children."

"Your uncle and aunt were only told this after they entered the Innate Realm."

"This technique uses martial arts to enter the Dao. It cannot be cultivated without innate talent. When it is perfected, it has the power to seize the creation of heaven and earth, and can complete one's own five elements, giving mortals the aptitude for cultivation, and even raising their aptitude to the level of true spiritual root."

Xu Dezhao naturally knew that there were five levels of cultivation aptitude, with true spiritual root aptitude being the third level.

This is already considered top-tier talent in the Great Wei Dynasty; it's rare for even one person out of hundreds of thousands to possess such talent.

Most of them have pseudo-spiritual root aptitude, and only those with mixed spiritual root aptitude like Shen Qingyi can be valued by Qi Refining families.

"Father, does that mean everyone in my Xu family has the aptitude for true spiritual roots?!" Xu Dezhao looked surprised, then frowned slightly, revealing a solemn expression. "Whether this is a blessing or a curse is still unknown."

"To be able to think of this, all the teachings I received since childhood have not been in vain." Xu Mingwei said with a faint smile, "Indeed, if everyone in my Xu family had extraordinary talent for cultivating immortality in the future, it would be a catastrophe."

"The Great Wei is vast. In addition to Qi Refining families, there are also Foundation Establishment families and sects. Above them is the Great Wei royal family. If they find out, my Xu family will only be completely divided up and the entire clan will have their souls extracted and refined."

"Therefore, your grandfather had already made a decision: starting from the third generation, those who were not born with all five elements and the aptitude for cultivating immortality, and who did not have any special martial arts talent, would not know about the existence of this technique if they only followed the path of martial arts and did not dabble in the path of immortality."

Xu Dezhao remained silent.

Cultivating immortality is something everyone yearns for.

If his younger siblings, who were not particularly talented, knew this, they would certainly not be happy and might even expose the existence of the "Innate Five Elements Creation Technique".

Therefore, he also fully agreed with Xu Chuan's decision.

Sometimes, ignorance is bliss.

Moreover, even if one were to pursue martial arts, given the current foundation of the Xu family, even those with ordinary talent could, with their full effort, mostly achieve the Innate Realm through resources.

Becoming a Grandmaster is quite difficult. Even among the powerful clans of the prefecture, not all their members can become Grandmasters. Many clan elders are stuck at the Innate Perfection realm their entire lives.

"Your martial arts talent is outstanding. You became a Xiantian before you were fourteen. At this age, it will be helpful for you to cultivate the Xiantian Five Elements Creation Technique."

It takes four or five years to cultivate to perfection, complete the five elements of spiritual roots, and then spend another one or two years to improve the spiritual root aptitude. After that, one can continue on the path of martial arts just like one's father.

Upon reaching the pinnacle of Grandmaster level, one can then utilize the secret techniques of cultivation to transform innate true energy into magical power.

"Yes, Dad."

Xu Mingwei nodded and said, "Remember, you must not mention it to anyone who does not know about the 'Innate Five Elements Creation Technique,' not even your brothers, sisters, children, or parents."

You should also give these same instructions to your children and other nephews in the future; this is also one of the responsibilities of the head of the family.

"Father, you..."

Upon hearing the words "patriarch," Xu Dezhao couldn't help but want to ask, but Xu Mingwei raised his hand to stop him.

“Now that I have reached the late stage of Grandmaster, I am not far from the Grandmaster Perfection stage. When I switch to cultivating the Immortal Path, I will have to retire behind the scenes. At most, I will have to take on more responsibility for a few more years.” Xu Mingwei said slowly, “With the current foundation of my Xu family, it is not impossible for us to directly declare ourselves a Qi Refining family.”

Seeing the shock in Xu Dezhao's eyes, Xu Mingwei smiled faintly and changed his tone, saying, "However, the world is dangerous. The open and covert struggles between immortal cultivation families are even more intense than those between martial arts families. After all, how can worldly wealth compare to the dream of immortality?"

Your fifth uncle once mentioned to me that cultivators' desire for cultivation resources far surpasses everything else, enough to drive them mad and make them disregard everything, even sacrificing their entire family.

Some newly established Qi Refining families, however, met their demise within just half a year of their founding.

"Therefore, our Xu family has always kept a low profile. Your grandfather and your fifth uncle have been accumulating strength outside. We must also continuously increase the foundation of the Xu family and move forward together."

"If you become the head of the family in the future, you must always put the Xu family first."

"Your son will remember your teachings, Father, and will never forget them!" Xu Dezhao solemnly swore to Xu Mingwei.

"Well, after you've memorized the entire 'Innate Five Elements Creation Technique,' leave the ancestral hall and go to Bihan Pool, where your aunt or your third uncle will teach you the basics."

Xu Dezhao nodded slightly and then began to recite attentively.

More than an hour later, they left the ancestral hall and headed to Bihan Pool.

Half a month later.

Another year of ancestral rites has passed.

The Xu family gradually expanded, and now there are nine members in the third generation.

Xu Mingwei's lineage has three sons and one daughter: Xu Dezhao, Xu Dewen, Xu Deling, and Xu Dejun.

Two martial arts prodigies, Xu Dezhao was bestowed with the [Qi and Blood Furnace] destiny talent.

Xu Deling is the first person in the Xu family to possess true spiritual root aptitude.

Moreover, he possesses naturally gifted eyesight, and his future is destined to be a pillar of the Xu family.

Xu Chuan also plans to further enhance his destiny and talent, allowing him to advance even further.

Xu Dejun is an ordinary person, currently only two years old.

Xu Mingyuan's lineage consists of two daughters and one son: the eldest daughter Xu Dejing, the eldest son Xu Derui, and the second daughter Xu Derong. All of them are of ordinary talent, lacking the five elements, and have no aptitude for cultivation, nor any special bloodline or destiny.

Xu Mingxuan has both a son and a daughter. His eldest son, Xu Deheng, has pseudo-spiritual root aptitude and plans to cultivate at Bihan Pool next year.

Xu Deyun, who was born not long ago, had no aptitude for cultivating immortality, and his talent in martial arts was also ordinary.

Xu Mingshu is still alone, spending her days with the Crimson-Golden-Eyed White Tiger and the Azure Fire Eagle.

Xu Mingxian followed Xu Chuan, hiding her identity, traveling around to accumulate spiritual stones and other cultivation resources, while also studying formations to prepare for the future clan protection formation.

According to Xu Chuan, if the clan's protective formation is not deployed, the Xu family will not easily consider itself a Qi Refining family.

(End of this chapter)