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Chapter 134 Da Niu Loses His Mother, Er Gou Gets Drunk (Please Subscribe, Please Vote)

“But didn’t we send some of the Su family members out beforehand?” the Su family patriarch said.

"Do you really think that relying on them can make my Su family rise again?" The Su family patriarch said, "It's just a helpless move to preserve a trace of the Su family bloodline."

"Moreover, this is not a foolproof plan. Who knows if the Zhou family is aware of this, or perhaps they are just pretending not to know, waiting for the Su family to be destroyed before taking action to clean up these scattered clansmen."

At this point, the Su family patriarch sighed again, "It's also my fault for only caring about my own cultivation and neglecting the character of the Su family members."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Su family immediately bowed and said, "It is my fault for being unfilial and failing to properly discipline my clansmen."

"Enough, it's pointless to say anything now."

"Which of those Qi-cultivating families in Yuehu County doesn't want to seize the centuries-old heritage of my Su family? Even those families formed alliances through marriage might rebel."

However, they shouldn't be too complacent; the final battle isn't over yet, and the outcome is still uncertain!

The eyes of the Su family patriarch revealed a kind of madness.

After a moment, she regained her composure and asked calmly, "If the Su family survives this time, do you know what to do?"

“Restrain your clansmen, guard the mountain gates, and wait until we recover our strength before slowly making our move to repay the kindness of each other.”

"If you can really do these things, the Su family can survive for at least another hundred years, but I, the ancestor, will never live to see it."

The eyes of the "Ancestor" Su family patriarch were filled with a thin mist.

"There's no need for that. Cultivating immortality is inherently about fighting against fate. If you succeed once, you can extend your lifespan; if you fail, you'll naturally turn to dust." He patted the Su family patriarch on the shoulder. "Go and prepare. The survival of the Su family depends on this one gamble!"

"Yes, ancestor!"

Zhou family.

Those secretly monitoring the Su family saw that several members had left, so they sent men to follow them to Guangling County.

More than ten days later.

Dongxi, Bihan Pool.

Xu Mingyuan arrived at the bamboo house where Xu Chuan was meditating.

"Father."

"Come in and talk."

The bamboo door slowly opened, and after Xu Mingyuan entered, it closed again.

"What is it?" Xu Chuan asked calmly.

"The pieces you placed have worked. Both the Su family and the Zhou family went to Guangling County, and there are rumors that both sides suffered losses."

"Regardless of whether it's true or not, once you go there, you're already in the game. If the Zhou family is smart, they'll be able to see through the Su family's true nature. We don't need to worry about what happens next."

Just keep an eye on the movements of the powerful families in the county town. If there's a major battle, many martial arts families will likely get involved, and the commotion will be significant.

“Father is right,” Xu Mingyuan said, bowing.

"You and Mingwei should prepare well. The Xu family has been hiding beneath the surface for years; it's time for them to surface and see what's above the water."

"Yes, Dad."

After saying this, he bowed again and left.

Xu Chuan has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, and there is no further progress to be made.

As for the foundation building, given the Xu family's resources, it cannot be accomplished overnight.

Therefore, he also made time to teach Zhang Wanqing the art of alchemy.

With his guidance, Zhang Wanqing naturally made rapid progress. Previously, she had only succeeded in refining one or two out of ten batches of Lesser Martial Pills.

Fortunately, the ingredients for the Lesser Martial Pill are all common medicinal herbs, and the Xu family's resources can support it.

If it comes to innate martial pills and grandmaster martial pills, such a low success rate would be a waste. As for spiritual herbs, the Xu family has not accumulated much at the moment, and Xu Chuan himself rarely sets up a furnace to refine pills.

However, this is how a beginner in Daoist alchemy should perform.

If it were truly like Xu Chuan, then alchemists in the Great Wei Dynasty wouldn't be so rare.

Financial resources, familiarity with various medicinal herbs and elixirs, control over pharmacological changes, and control over the heat are all problems that alchemists will face.

Without a renowned teacher to guide them, they can only learn from their mistakes step by step and gradually improve their alchemy skills.

Half moon scene.

With the full support of the Xu family, and with Xu Chuan's instruction on pharmacological changes, the compatibility and incompatibility of medicinal properties, and guidance on the control of the heat, Zhang Wanqing has already achieved a success rate of 50% to 60% in producing small martial arts pills.

The refining of the Great Martial Pill is also progressing normally and steadily.

Xu Mingyuan practiced the "Concealing Breath Technique" day and night without ceasing, and finally entered the realm of it.

Xu Mingxian is nearing the peak of the eighth level of Qi Refining. Once he breaks through, he can use the Breakthrough Pill to advance to the ninth level of Qi Refining within a few days.

Xu Mingwei is also close to the late stage of the eighth level.

In terms of cultivation speed, Xu Mingxian, with his "Overwhelming Power" destiny talent, can be ranked first.

The second should be Xu Deling.

For others like Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingshu, and Xu Mingxuan, it would take at least ten or twenty years to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining.

However, even in the cultivation world of the Great Wei, this speed would be considered above average.

a few days later.

Chen Daniu, who was supposed to be in the neighboring county, returned to Dongxi.

The Xu Family Hall.

"Da Niu, why did you suddenly come back?" Xu Mingwei asked in surprise, sitting in the head seat.

“Master, my mother is critically ill and wants to see my father one last time. Although she is short-sighted, she is still my biological mother, and the bond of blood cannot be severed. I cannot ignore her dying wish.”

"I beg the head of the family to grant my request."

Xu Mingwei sighed softly.

Yes, those of my father's generation have all grown old.

Those who have never practiced martial arts will at most live to be fifty or sixty, and those who have not reached the Innate Realm will find it difficult to live past seventy or eighty. If they have old injuries, it will cause their lifespan to end prematurely.

"Of all virtues, filial piety is the most important. How could I not grant your request? You didn't need to ask me."

"No, patriarch, our Chen family is now an appendage of the Xu family. We should ask our master for permission. Besides, Father has been entrusted with an important mission. To leave his post without permission would be disloyal to our master."

Xu Mingwei nodded slightly and said, "Go ahead, let your mother leave with some dignity. After all, she and my Xu family were once of the same lineage."

Chen Daniu also sighed with emotion.

If his mother's family hadn't been so short-sighted, or if they had continued to support the Xu family after moving to the county town, they might now enjoy the same glory and power as the Xu family.

"Thank you, Master."

Chen Daniu dared not delay and went to Qingjiang County. After explaining the matter to Chen Ergou, he hesitated for a moment before following Chen Daniu. Since Chen Ergou and Xu Yan's divorce, he had never remarried.

Before the Xu family rose to prominence, the two families were very close, and Chen Ergou and Xu Yan were also quite harmonious. Although they bickered, Chen Ergou was happy with it.

Liuyun County.

Chen family mansion.

Two figures rode swiftly to the gate of the mansion.

A guard immediately stepped forward, cupped his fists and said, "Patriarch, former Patriarch."

Chen Daniu nodded slightly, and then he and Chen Ergou quickly stepped into the mansion.

In front of the bed.

Xu Yan's face was ashen, and her eyes were dull and lifeless; she was already showing signs of being critically ill.

"Mother, look who's here."

Xu Yan shifted her gaze and saw the person standing by the bed. For some reason, tears welled up in her eyes, and she slowly raised her hand.

Chen Ergou stepped forward, sat on the edge of the bed, took his hand, and his eyes were slightly red.

"You were right. I'm sorry I didn't stand by your side back then."

Xu Yan's voice choked with emotion, and she spoke with some difficulty.

"If you can forgive me"

"Xu Yan, I have never really blamed you, really."

Xu Yan seemed to have heard clearly; the corners of her mouth trembled slightly as if she were smiling, but it looked incredibly ugly.

After a while.

Xu Yan closed her eyes with a sense of peace.

Chen Daniu knelt before the bed, tears streaming down his face, as did all the maids in the room.

"Xu Yan." Chen Ergou held her hand and murmured softly, "I'm sorry. Ever since I found out you were with Da Niu, I wanted to go see you, but I was afraid Brother Chuan would blame me."

After muttering for the time it takes to drink several cups of tea, Chen Ergou finally released her hand and settled her down.

“Da Niu, bring your mother back to Dongxi with me and bury her in the Chen family cemetery. After I die, I will be buried with your mother.”

"Yes, father."

Half a day later.

The father and son escorted Xu Yan's coffin back to Dongxi.

The Xu family naturally found out and notified Xu Chuan and Bai Jing.

"Xu Yan... what a pity." Bai Jing said slowly, "Ali, help me to see her off."

Xu Chuan also appeared, along with Bai Jing, at the Chen family funeral.

"Thank you, Brother Chuan. Your wife came to see Xu Yan off on her final journey."

Xu Chuan patted him on the shoulder and said, "Please accept my condolences. Being too sad is not good for your health. You still have Da Niu and Fang Fang."

Soon.

Upon hearing the news, Chen Fangfang rushed from her husband's home and knelt before Xu Yanling, weeping.

She married the eldest son of a prominent family surnamed Huang in Qingjiang County, and is now the wife of the head of the Huang family. Their life is harmonious and happy.

On the day of the burial.

Chen Ergou went to drink with Xu Chuan.

Seeing his appearance, Xu Chuan had no choice but to accompany him.

"Brother Chuan, do you think I was too decisive that day? If I hadn't proposed a divorce, would Xu Yan have lived a few more years?"

"This is not your fault." Xu Chuan took a sip and said calmly, "Don't think too much about it, it will only hurt your mind and body."

"Thinking back, she was happy to receive your forgiveness in the end."

"maybe."

Chen Ergou tilted his head back and took another sip, then said to Xu Chuan, "Brother Chuan, I really miss the old days."

Xu Chuan remained silent, listening attentively.

"Brother Chuan, you're destined to become an immortal, a legendary figure. Being brothers with you is something to brag about for a lifetime. There's something I need to tell you."

Chen Ergou hiccuped, his eyes glazed over, and then said, "Brother Chuan, I hope you can agree to my request, which would also fulfill our years of friendship."

“You can say it,” Xu Chuan said.

"If I ever pass away, please take care of Da Niu and Fang Fang for me, okay?"

"You're drunk," Xu Chuan said calmly.

"Brother Chuan, please say yes!" Chen Ergou tugged at Xu Chuan's clothes, persisting relentlessly.

Xu Chuan glanced at him and sighed softly, "Of course. My Xu family never mistreats its own people. Da Niu and Fang Fang are people I watched grow up and who call me Uncle Chuan."

"Thank you, Brother Chuan."

Before long, Chen Ergou was so drunk that he was unconscious.

Xu Chuan placed his hand on his shoulder and sent out a stream of magical power to help him regulate his body.

But it's only temporary. If he continues to grieve, he probably won't have many more years to live.

"Someone, take Master Chen back."

Two guards immediately came over, each taking one arm, and carried him towards the Chen family.

Xu Chuan watched his retreating figure, shook his head and chuckled, "After all, he was raised by Uncle Chen since he was a child, so he has learned some of Uncle Chen's essence and even came up with the idea of ​​forcing me to agree while I was drunk."

"It must have been tough on him."

"But Er Gou, do you now see me as so heartless?"

Xu Chuan was well aware that even if Chen Ergou wanted to treat him as his younger brother Chuan, the Xu family mansion, thousands of acres of fertile land, and a guard team at the peak of the acquired realm were all factors to consider.

All of this constantly reminded him that the Xu family was no longer what it used to be, and Xu Chuan was no longer what he used to be.

It makes them unconsciously feel awe.

"People's hearts are fickle in this world, but all I can do is remain true to my original aspirations!"

With a soft sigh, he turned and went back to the mansion.

(End of this chapter)