Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 159 Xu Family's Change of Address Fee, Chang Yang After a Century (Seeking Subscriptions)

A quarter of an hour later, the Immortal Path Competition will begin.

This was much more intense than a martial arts competition, although two or three martial arts families participated.

However, those who are of the appropriate age can only reach the second or third level of Qi Refining.

The other Qi Refining families had cultivators at least at the fourth level of Qi Refining, and some even had cultivators at the fifth or sixth level of Qi Refining.

The Zhou family can let go of martial arts pills, but they are determined to obtain the Divine Mind Pill.

Although the Yuan family, Huang family, and other Qi Refining families were also envious, their foundation was ultimately no match for the Zhou family. The leader of the Immortal Path was taken by a cultivator from the Zhou family who was at the early stage of the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"The other Qi cultivation families are still far too shallow in terms of foundation compared to the Zhou family."

Xu Chuan's eyes flickered with emotion, revealing a thoughtful expression. "It's hard to say that the Zhou family doesn't have any late-stage Qi Refining cultivators under the age of thirty-three. If they do, they must have true spiritual roots."

"However, the Yuan family is somewhat unexpected, as they actually have a Qi Refining Level 5 late-stage cultivator of such a young age."

"No wonder he's always been third in Moon Lake County!"

The Xu family's ascension ceremony officially came to an end, and many prominent families departed, including the Zhou family, who did not linger.

However, the Chang and Yang families stayed behind for the time being.

Xu Mingyuan came to Xu Chuan's study and said, "Father, Chang Haowen and the Chang family's eldest elder want to see you."

"To see me? Why?"

"They said it was to congratulate the Xu family on their advancement to a family of immortal cultivators, and that they would also give them a great treasure. This is the great treasure they were talking about."

As Xu Mingyuan spoke, he opened the wooden box, which was more than four feet long, and a streak of blue lightning suddenly shot out, accompanied by an aura of scorching heat.

"Huh, what is this?"

Xu Chuan beckoned, and the wooden box appeared in front of him. He examined it closely and then said, "Go and invite Elder Mingsheng here for me."

"Yes, father."

Soon after, Xu Mingyuan and Wu Mingsheng arrived.

"Elder Mingsheng, take a look at this. Is it lightning-struck wood?"

Wu Mingsheng's eyes lit up. Lightning-struck wood is an excellent material for refining lightning-attribute magic weapons. If it is old enough, it can definitely be used to refine high-quality magic weapons.

He took it in his hand and examined it. After a moment, he stroked his beard and smiled, "Elder, you have a good eye. It is indeed lightning-struck wood. If I am not mistaken, it should be a thousand-year-old lightning-struck peach wood."

This material is sufficient to forge a high-quality lightning-attribute magic weapon. Moreover, peach wood has the effect of warding off evil spirits, which is even stronger after being struck by lightning. It is completely effective against some people who cultivate Yin Sha techniques.

It's a pity.

"What's a pity?"

"This is not peach wood heartwood, otherwise it could be used as material for top-tier magic artifacts."

Xu Chuan smiled and said, "A thousand-year-old peach wood, or a peach wood heartwood struck by lightning, is something that can only be encountered by chance."

"This item is more precious than many of the materials I have collected. I will keep it with me for now. Elder Mingsheng, come back to me to ask for it when you are confident in refining high-quality magic weapons and have become familiar with the craft."

"Thank you, Elder. If you were to give it to me now, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to resist refining it."

Then, Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingyuan and said, "The Chang family must have something to ask for by offering this item. Let's go and invite them over."

"Yes, father."

"Elder, I shall take my leave now."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

After a while.

The three arrived at Xu Chuan's study. Xu Chuan smiled and looked at Chang Haowen: "Patriarch Chang, this gift from your Chang family is rather extravagant."

However, considering that you once had some connection with my son Mingyuan, I will make an exception and accept it this time.

"Speak plainly about what's on your mind."

Chang Haowen immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master Xu."

He then introduced, "This is the Great Elder of the Chang family. He was seriously injured in the battle against Su Zhou, and even after taking healing pills, he has not recovered. At this time, the Chang family still needs the Great Elder to deter other martial arts families. Please treat him."

Upon seeing this, Xu Mingyuan also said, "Father, the Chang family has also been of great help to my Xu family's businesses in the county town."

"From now on, if the Xu family has any orders, the Chang family will go through fire and water without hesitation." Chang Haowen immediately clasped his hands and bowed, his attitude sincere.

"Master Chang, if you say that, does that mean you're completely siding with the Xu family?"

"Our Chang family couldn't have asked for this more than we could have."

A martial arts family that has been entrenched in the county town for hundreds of years is indeed a formidable force.

Of course, if they truly had the potential, they should have already become a family of cultivators.

The pursuit of all martial arts families is to transcend martial arts and attain immortality.

The Chang family was like this, and so was the Yang family.

Unfortunately, they have not been able to achieve their wish for hundreds of years.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly, raised his index finger, and a green thread materialized out of thin air, instantly disappearing into the chest of the Chang family's eldest elder.

Its magical power traveled along the silk threads, instantly covering the entire body of the Chang family's eldest elder.

He frowned slightly, and then used his divine sense again.

"I see." Xu Chuan retracted the green silk thread and said calmly, "Your Chang family's eldest elder must have been struck by a spell from a cultivator at the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining who practiced Yin Sha techniques."

Although the external injuries were healed with the help of elixirs, the Yin energy within the magic power was eroding the body, which could not be cured by ordinary healing pills.

Moreover, this wisp of Yin energy was extremely faint; it was difficult for cultivators below the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining to detect it with their divine sense.

"So that's how it is. No wonder my Chang family's late-stage Qi Refining cultivators couldn't detect any symptoms." Chang Haowen said, "Then Master Xu, do you have a way to cure it?"

"The Yin energy is like a maggot clinging to a bone. If it were in the early stages, any cultivator at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining could forcibly remove it."

But now, only the Evil-Breaking Pill remains.

I do not possess this elixir either.

After all, Yin energy is rarely seen, so you'll probably be searching for it in the market in vain. I'll write down some spiritual herbs for you later.

If your Chang family can collect three or four portions, I can prepare one batch for your Chang family.

If we fail to collect the necessary materials, your Chang family's Grand Elder will surely perish from exhaustion within one to two years.

Chang Haowen sighed inwardly, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed, saying, "Thank you."

"Just remember the promises made by your Chang family. You have dealt with my Xu family before, so you should know what the consequences will be if you betray my Xu family."

"Chang will keep this in mind."

Xu Chuan listed seven ingredients for the Evil-Breaking Pill, but only four of them were actually required for the pill formula; the other three were common spiritual herbs.

In addition, Xu Chuan has another type that he did not write down, and the Xu family also has quite a few of these.

If the Chang family were to trade this formula with others, they would likely face dire consequences.

After Chang Haowen and the Chang family's eldest elder left, Xu Mingyuan hesitated and asked, "Father, did you just give me the pill formula directly?"

"What do you think?" Xu Chuan smiled faintly.

Xu Mingyuan immediately understood and smiled in the same way.

"The Chang family is, after all, a fifth-grade martial arts family, and they will be a good help."

"My child understands."

at the same time.

Yang Zhao, Yang Shichang, and others were all guests at Xu Mingwei's place.

"Mingwei, congratulations on your Xu family becoming a renowned cultivation family in Yuehu County. Your decades of success are truly the envy of us martial arts families."

Xu Mingwei smiled faintly, "Father-in-law, you are too kind. The Yang family has a history of hundreds of years and there is still a chance."

"It's getting late. Would you like to stay at my Xu family's house for the night?"

Yang Shichang was about to say yes, but a look from Yang Zhao made him swallow his words, and he looked as aggrieved as a forty-year-old child.

"Besides wanting to chat with you, Mingwei, I'm staying in Dongxi for a while. There's also something I'd like to give to the Xu family, hoping that our two families can become true friends."

Yang Yan patted his storage bag, took out a jade box, and placed it on the coffee table next to Xu Mingwei.

When Xu Mingwei opened it, he found it to be an unremarkable silver ore.

“Master Xu, this is a sinking silver mine, a first-grade spirit ore, which can be used to refine low-grade magic weapons. However, what is truly precious are the creatures within the sinking silver mine.”

"Hmm?" Xu Mingwei frowned slightly.

"Master Xu, do not use your divine sense to investigate. The spirit insects inside are extremely sensitive to divine sense and may awaken as a result. These spirit insects can devour spirit iron and spirit ore and will be attracted by divine sense, biting the flesh and blood of human cultivators. Only jade artifacts can trap them."

"Your Yang family actually possesses such a malevolent creature?" Xu Mingwei, after being introduced to it, was well aware of how terrifying this spirit insect was.

"Please rest assured, Patriarch Xu, they should only be larvae, and there are only a few dozen of them. Any cultivator in the mid-stage of Qi Refining can easily trap them."

Otherwise, my Yang family ancestors wouldn't have trapped me in this jade box within the sunken silver mine.

Xu Mingwei's expression was solemn. He tapped the coffee table lightly with his knuckles, making a "thump-thump" sound, as if he was deep in thought.

Yang Zhao said, "My ancestors collected this item in the hope that one day, if our descendants could obtain the method of controlling insects, they could subdue them and use them for our family's benefit."

Then, due to the lack of filial piety among the younger generation, the Yang family gradually declined, falling from a top-tier fifth-rank family to a sixth-rank family.

The conflict between Su and Zhou resulted in heavy losses for the Yang family; less than one-tenth of the family's strongest members remained, and only a handful are left to maintain appearances.

Xu Mingwei sensed something was wrong. "Father-in-law, why are you saying all this?"

"Now that I have become the head of the Yang family, if the Xu family can accept this gift, I hope you will set aside past grievances and protect my Yang family. From now on, my Yang family is willing to serve as the Xu family's vanguard. We will do whatever you ask."

Xu Mingwei's eyes showed surprise. After pondering for a moment, he closed the jade box and pushed it in front of Yang Zhao. "This is no small matter. I still need to discuss it with my father."

"Then I will wait here."

Seeing Yang Zhao's resolute attitude, Xu Mingwei sighed slightly and said, "Someone, go and invite the Grand Elder over."

"Yes, master."

The guards at the gate immediately clasped their hands in response.

Before long, Xu Chuan arrived at the place, accompanied by Xu Mingyuan.

Xu Mingwei used his divine sense to inform the two of this matter.

Xu Chuan glanced at the jade box, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"First, the Chang family brought out a thousand-year-old lightning-struck peach wood, and then the Yang family trapped an unknown spirit insect in a jade box. These families, even if they are only martial arts families, are not to be underestimated."

Xu Chuan smiled and looked at Yang Zhao, saying, "Brother Yang."

"Brother Xu."

Yang Zhao hesitated for a moment, but still called him that. He knew Xu Chuan's character, so he wouldn't mind being addressed that way.

"I don't know what wind has blown in my Xu family today. The Chang family wanted to completely side with my Xu family before, and Brother Yang, your Yang family is the same."

"The Chang family."

Xu Chuan smiled and said nothing more. “Spirit insects are quite rare in the Great Wei. My Xu family can try to tame them. I will accept this gift.”

However, I want to make it clear beforehand that since you have come under the Xu family's wing, if the Xu family gives any orders, the Yang family must carry them out unconditionally, even if it means paying with lives.

Anyone who harbors rebellious intentions will be exterminated!
Furthermore, I need the Yang family to be united; my Xu family has no interest in taking in a family that is divided and fragmented.

One month from now, I will have Mingyuan make a trip to the Yang family.

I hope that by then, the entire Yang family will have only one voice.

"Thank you, Brother Xu."

Yang Zhao clasped his hands in greeting, and then he led Yang Zhao and the others away from Dongxi.

Yang Shichang was puzzled and asked, "Father, why did you make this decision? Hasn't the Xu family always had a good relationship with our family?"

Yang Zhao said, "But it's only our family, not the entire Yang family. Do you perhaps want to break away?"

"Your son dares not," Yang Shichang said, bowing his head.

"Now my Yang family follows the Xu family. I bet that the Xu family will be able to surpass the Zhou family in the future and become a top family in the Great Wei. At that time, my Yang family's expectations of hundreds of years may be fulfilled."

"I also think highly of him!" Yang Shichang said, "My brother-in-law's skill in shooting down three rogue cultivators today is truly unparalleled!"

"At that moment, the heads of many Qi Refining families couldn't help but tremble slightly."

"Father, are we really going to take in the Chang and Yang families?"

Xu Mingwei was slightly puzzled. Given the Xu family's current status and strength, there was no need for them to do this.

“They are not vassals, but merely followers; in other words, they are henchmen.”

Xu Chuan said calmly, "My Xu family will likely remain here for a long time. The county town is quite far away, and the Chang and Yang families are both quite powerful and well-established. My Xu family currently cannot produce thousand-year-old lightning-struck peach wood or spirit insects. Although the two families suffered losses in the battle between Su and Zhou, each family also suffered losses."

Do not break or stand.

Now that the Yang family has recovered, they should be able to make further progress.

Previously, the two families had their own differences, but now they both follow my Xu family. With the two families cooperating, at least among the martial arts families in the county, few families can stand against them.

Access to a wide range of information has become much easier.

If any urgent matters arise, the two families can act as a buffer to buy time, allowing the Xu family's strongest members to arrive.

Seeing Xu Mingwei pondering, Xu Mingyuan smiled and said, "Brother, my Xu family is now capable of destroying the Yang and Chang families. Moreover, for at least ten years, my Xu family can focus on development without having to worry too much."

"When all five of us brothers and sisters reach the Qi Refining Perfection stage in the future, with your archery skills, Yun Nu's array skills, and Xue Ji's beast taming skills, we should be able to resist Foundation Establishment cultivators, and even have a chance to kill them."

"At that time, even if the Zhou family wants to deal with our Xu family, they will have to consider whether they still have the same luck as they had in the Su-Zhou conflict."

If the Xu family hadn't sided with the Zhou family in that battle, the situation in Yuehu County would be completely different now.

"I was overthinking it."

Xu Mingwei smiled upon hearing this, "My Xu family has established a solid foundation, but things are not what they used to be."

late at night.

Feixian Academy.

Xu Mingxian and Zhou Zongni looked into each other's eyes.

After a short while, Xu Mingxian said, "Although our marriage is a political alliance, my Xu family has a pure family tradition. Since my father, we have never mistreated women. You can rest assured that if you do not wish to have children, I will not force you."

Zhou Zongni's eyes were like autumn water, shimmering and sparkling, with a hint of surprise when the corners of her eyes turned up.

“It is my duty to carry on the Xu family line, and I will not refuse. However, my heart is pursuing the path of immortality. I have heard my father say that you feel the same way?”

Xu Mingxian smiled faintly, “My father named me Xian (仙), hoping that I could be close to immortals, not to become the immortal master that the common people talk about, but to become a true immortal master who can fly and escape into the earth.”

“That’s excellent.” Zhou Zongni smiled and said, “You and I are kindred spirits, but your talent is much better than mine, and you should be able to go further than me.”

Xu Mingxian smiled slightly, not saying much about aptitude, but said: "I don't care about the Xu family's mundane affairs. As long as you cultivate, you can cultivate peacefully in the Xu family's backyard."

Zhou Zongni nodded slightly and looked at Xu Mingxian's face. "It's getting late, my husband. Let's rest for the day."

"it is good."

The next day.

The newlyweds serve tea.

"Father, please have some tea." Zhou Zongni knelt on the prayer mat, took the teacup handed to her by the maid, and then handed it to Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan took the tea, lifted the lid, took a small sip, and then a maid took it from him.

"Mother, please have tea."

"Good good."

Bai Jing smiled broadly and took the sip.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, Xu Chuan produced a porcelain bottle that appeared in his palm.

"In ordinary families, silver is given to the bride as a way for elders to subsidize the younger generation. In our family of cultivators, the role of silver is greatly reduced, but we cannot abandon the customary etiquette."

"Zong Ni, you've now reached the fourth level of Qi Refining. This bottle of mid-grade Qi-Nourishing Pills is a gift from your mother and me to you as our first meeting."

"A mid-grade Qi-Nourishing Pill?!"

Zhou Zongni parted her lips slightly, her eyes, like autumn water, suddenly shimmered, and then she politely declined, saying, "Father, this gift is too precious; Zongni cannot accept it."

As the eldest daughter of the Zhou family patriarch, Zhou Zongni has a noble status. Although she only has pseudo-spiritual root aptitude, she still has the opportunity to obtain a mid-grade Qi-Nourishing Pill.

But even the Zhou family couldn't be so generous as to bestow an entire bottle.

“My Xu family is different from the Zhou family. Your Zhou family has multiplied for hundreds of years, with a population a hundred times greater than my Xu family. The number of cultivators is also numerous. Naturally, we should leave the best to the younger generation with high aptitude.”

This is what is most beneficial for the development of the family.

I agree with the Zhou family's approach, but my Xu family has just become a family of cultivators. We have abundant resources, but few cultivators. Even if someone is not a direct descendant of my Xu family, they can still receive a whole bottle of Qi-Nourishing Pills.

Besides, you are my daughter-in-law.

So please don't be shy, just accept it.

"Thank you father."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Zongni accepted the porcelain bottle with both hands and then stood up.

"Your temperament is calm and you aspire to the path of immortality. You are a perfect match for Yun Nu. I hope that you two will work together, respect and love each other."

"Yes, father."

Both men clasped their hands in a fist salute and bowed.

"Relax a little today, get to know the others first, and you can continue your cultivation tomorrow." Xu Chuan said with a faint smile, then added, "What are you all waiting outside for? Come in and greet your sister-in-law and fifth aunt."

The door opens.

Xu Mingwei's family, Xu Mingyuan's family, Xu Mingxuan's family, and Xu Mingshu herself—a group of people rushed in.

"I have met my father (Auntie)."

"I have met my mother (Grandma)."

Xu Chuan said calmly, "Mingxian, everyone's waiting for you to introduce us."

Xu Mingxian led Zhou Zongni to Xu Mingwei and said, "This is my elder brother, Xu Mingwei, and this is my sister-in-law, Yang Ronghua."

"Greetings, elder brother and sister-in-law."

"This is the eldest son Xu Dezhao, the second son Xu Dewen, the third son Xu Dejun, the eldest daughter Xu Deling, and the second daughter Xu Dejin."

Xu Dezhao and the others bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Fifth Aunt."

Next were the Xu Mingyuan family and the Xu Mingxuan family.

Finally, there's Xu Mingshu.

"This is my fourth sister, and she is still unmarried!"

Xu Mingxian finished speaking.

Xu Mingshu immediately frowned and said, "Is it necessary to explain the second half of the sentence?"

"That's the truth. Zong Ni and I are husband and wife, so we have to be honest about it," Xu Mingxian said with a faint smile.

"Mingxian, don't be silly." Bai Jing smiled and then said, "Ming Shu and Mingxian are twins, but Ming Shu was born half an hour earlier. Although the two siblings bickered since they were little, they have the best relationship."

"My daughter-in-law noticed," Zhou Zongni said with a light laugh, covering her mouth.

Xu Mingshu snorted and said, "For Zong Ni's sake, I won't hold it against you today."

"Alright, everyone, go out for a walk, don't stay cooped up in your rooms."

"Yes, father."

Half a month later.

Chang Haowen personally led a group to Dongxi.

At this moment, the cave was once again shrouded in mist, making it impossible to enter at will.

"Master Xu, I have gathered all the ingredients required for your prescription. Please take a look."

Xu Chuan glanced at the boxes and nodded slightly. "That's right. The Chang family is indeed quite well-established to have collected four sets in such a short time."

"Would you like to wait half a day, or do you wish for me to send it to your Chang residence later?"

"Only half a day?" Chang Haowen was quite surprised. "Then I will wait half a day, and my grandfather will recover soon."

"Is the Chang family's eldest elder your grandfather?"

"Exactly."

Xu Chuan nodded, then changed the subject, "However, even if your grandfather recovers, he will only have a little over ten years left to live."

“Understood. My grandfather is already quite old, but the Chang family cannot afford to lack the deterrent power of a Grandmaster at the peak of his cultivation.” Chang Haowen nodded and lowered his eyes. “A buffer period of more than ten years is sufficient!”

"You should keep that in mind, but your Chang family is not a vassal of my Xu family. Only by working for my Xu family can you receive resources and rewards."

Unless your Chang family faces a life-or-death crisis, my Xu family will not rashly intervene. However, I can inform you that the Yang family also intends to follow my Xu family. From now on, your two families should turn hostility into friendship and work together.

If they disobey and cause too much trouble, it will be tantamount to betrayal, and the Xu family will not show mercy to any of them.

"I am aware of this," Chang Haowen said, bowing his head.

"You may wait here in the main hall."

"Yes."

Xu Chuan waved his hand, taking the wooden boxes from the guards' hands into his storage bag, and then took off into the air, heading towards Bihan Pool.

The difficulty of refining the Evil-Slaying Pill is similar to that of the Qi-Gathering Pill.

However, this was Xu Chuan's first time refining this pill.

He selected the necessary ingredients from the wooden box, added the last ingredient, and began refining the pill according to the recipe in his memory.

The first batch had some flaws, yielding two low-grade pills and five medium-grade pills.

"Based on the degree of the evil aura infiltrating the Chang family's eldest elder, it should be at least a mid-grade pill, and it should be taken for at least seven days."

Xu Chuan made up his mind and began refining the second batch.

There were no low-grade pills this time, but there were two high-grade pills and the remaining seven were mid-grade pills.

If Xu Chuan had tasted hundreds of herbs beforehand and analyzed their properties, the first batch would have achieved the same effect as the second.

It was still early.

Xu Chuan directly put the remaining two portions of the Evil-Breaking Pill materials into the alchemy furnace to refine them.

After it was over, we returned to the Xu family mansion.

He handed the two porcelain bottles to Chang Haowen, who took them and stared at them, slightly dazed. "Master Xu, this..."

"Your grandfather was severely tainted by Yin energy and needed to take seven Exorcising Pills. He should take them and refine them under the sun at noon every day for seven consecutive days so that the Yin energy can be completely removed."

As for the other bottle, it is a reward from Xu to the Chang family followers. It contains a top-grade Rejuvenation Pill, which you should take after your grandfather's Yin energy is dispelled.

It can allow the organs tainted by the evil energy to repair themselves, and as long as they don't overexert themselves, they might live an extra year or two.

"High-grade elixir?!"

Chang Haowen knew the value of high-grade pills; the Chang family had only ever obtained mid-grade pills at most in recent years.

As for the Rejuvenation Pill, he also knew that it was a more precious healing pill than the Jade Dew Pill, and was used for healing injuries in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Families with a long tradition of cultivating immortality rarely leave the sect.

"As expected of a master alchemist who surpasses Zhou Sen, my decision was indeed correct."

"Thank you, Master Xu!"

"From now on, please don't call me Master Xu anymore. Just call me Elder Xu or Grand Elder."

"Thank you, Elder. I will take my leave now."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

Chang Haowen immediately led the Chang family guards and rushed back to the county town overnight.

More than ten days later.

The Chang family's eldest elder has recovered to his full strength.

The next day.

Chang Haowen went to the Yang residence with the eldest elder of the Chang family.

Yang Zhao and Yang Wenfeng received him.

After chatting for about fifteen minutes, Yang Zhao and Yang Wenfeng saw Chang Haowen and the others off.

Within a few days, news spread that the Yang and Chang families were reunited by marriage after more than a hundred years.

Yang Ruifeng married Chang Haowen's eldest daughter, and Yang Ruiyao was also betrothed to Chang Haowen's eldest son.

This puzzled many prominent families.

The Yang and Chang families have been fighting for over a century, so their sudden reconciliation is truly strange.

However, both families held considerable influence among the martial arts clans of the county town, and their alliance immediately caused numerous changes.

Families rushed to hold their own weddings, each vying to do so.

(End of this chapter)