Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 211 Encounter with Demonic Cultivators, Zhou Sen's Last Wish, and the Approaching Grand Event
"Look at the way you led me," Xu Chuan said irritably.

"How can we let go of humanoid materials delivered to our doorstep!" Mo Yue grinned, completely unconcerned.

"It was a demonic cultivator at the eighth level of Foundation Establishment who was chasing two cultivators at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, seemingly following the path of beast taming."

"A beast tamer?" Xu Chuan frowned slightly.

Just a moment.

Huhuhu~
As the withered leaves swirled down, two green figures staggered towards them.

Dust billowed behind them as a figure in black robes followed like a shadow.

The cultivator in the green robe at the front had disheveled hair and blood-stained robes, and was accompanied by a green fox.

Upon seeing Xu Chuan and the other two, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he shouted hoarsely, "Fellow Daoists, save me! This fiend is a demon from the Blood Demon Path!"

Another cultivator in green robes had a gruesome bloody hole in his shoulder, clearly indicating that he had suffered a serious injury.

The black-robed demonic cultivator stood in the air.

His triangular eyes swept over Xu Chuan and Ren Xiaoyao.

Sensing that they were all only at the second level of Foundation Establishment, he immediately sneered: "Second level Foundation Establishment dares to come to the 'Azure Forest'."

With the two of you, it's perfect.

With the essence of your four lives as a guide, I will surely be able to break through to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment!

The sound of wild laughter echoed in all directions.

Xu Chuan stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe fluttering in the wind.

His gaze fell on the faint bloodstains visible on the black-robed cultivator's sleeve.

Ren Xiaoyao carried the Five Spirit Box on his back, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Although he did not speak, he exuded a formidable aura.

“Fellow Daoist, please don’t push your luck. We do not wish to interfere in your conflict!” Xu Chuan said.

"Since you've run into me, you can only consider yourselves unlucky!"

He suddenly lunged forward, his fingertips spurting blood.

A blood-red palm print shot out from the air, carrying a foul-smelling gust of wind straight towards Xu Chuan's face.

The green-robed cultivator cried out in alarm, "Fellow Daoist, be careful! This is the Blood Demon Palm; it will cause immediate decay upon contact!"

Instead of retreating, Xu Chuan advanced, seemingly slowly turning to the side, but just enough to avoid the palm strike.

At the same time, the spirit box on Ren Xiaoyao's back opened, and five flying swords were unsheathed.

The five-colored sword energy, like a shooting star chasing the moon, pierced straight at the ribs of the black-robed demonic cultivator.

A look of surprise flashed in the black-robed demonic cultivator's eyes, followed by a cold snort.

His left palm flew up, and blood-red light condensed into a shield, which blocked the sword energy.

With a crisp "ding," the sword energy shattered, and Ren Xiaoyao's figure swayed slightly, but he took the opportunity to get closer.

"So you've concealed your cultivation level. No wonder you dared to venture to such a depth as the 'Azure Sea Forest' when you were only at the second level of Foundation Establishment."

A look of surprise flashed in the black-robed demonic cultivator's eyes, followed by a sinister grin.

He was surrounded by a blood mist, and countless tiny blood needles appeared out of thin air, enveloping the four of them.

The uninjured cultivator in the green robe shouted urgently, and a phantom of a blue phoenix flew out from his sleeve.

With a wingspan of over ten feet, it let out a clear cry, and its body burst forth with spiritual light, blocking the blood needle in mid-air.

"We two are from the Zhao family of Yuling in the Great Liang Dynasty. Thank you both for helping us fight off the enemy!"

In addition, the blue fox beside him let out a soft howl, condensing dozens of powerful wind blades that flew towards the black-robed demonic cultivator.

"A family of spirit masters? The True Scripture of Spirit Mastery?"

"What a coincidence!"

Xu Chuan didn't have time to think much. He made hand seals to control the crimson and crystal blue flying swords and used the Ice and Fire Secret Technique.

The two swords pulled each other, spinning rapidly in the air.

Suddenly, beams of red and blue light burst forth.

Ren Xiaoyao also unleashed the Five Elements Sword Formation, the power of which was no less than that of the green-robed cultivator and Xu Chuan's attacks.

As for the other man in green robes who had suffered a shoulder injury, he took out a yellow flying sword from his storage bag, made a hand seal with one hand, and suddenly gathered his magic power to unleash the full potential of this top-tier magic weapon.

"Humph!"

"What can the attacks of four Foundation Establishment stage cultivators do to me!"

The black-robed demonic cultivator suddenly shone with a brilliant crimson light, and his blood-red palm print swelled to a size of over ten zhang.

It actually blocked the attack of the four people.

Xu Chuan secretly transmitted his voice, "Xiaoyao, use the Concentration Technique twice with me!"

"Yes, Great Elder."

A faint light shone between the brows of both Xu Chuan and Ren Xiaoyao.

Unfortunately, no one noticed at that moment.

Four sharp spikes of divine consciousness suddenly pierced into the black-robed demonic cultivator's sea of ​​consciousness.

He was completely unprepared.

He let out a muffled groan.

The power of the crimson palm print suddenly decreased, and the four people's attacks shattered the crimson palm print in an instant, heading towards the black-robed demonic cultivator.

"hateful!"

The black-robed demonic cultivator had no time to dodge. Enduring the pain in his divine sense, his body instantly transformed into eight blood shadows, fleeing in all directions.

"You'd better remember this!"

Xu Chuan broke through to the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and his divine sense power was no less than that of the late-Foundation Establishment stage, and even approached the peak of Foundation Establishment.

A surprise attack would naturally injure the black-robed demonic cultivator.

He couldn't figure out where Xu Chuan and the other man came from.

Being able to master the art of spiritual attack must be extraordinary, which is why I used Blood Escape to leave.

In the blink of an eye.

He then vanished without a trace.

Mo Yue transmitted his voice and said, "How is it? This is the Blood Shadow Escape, which is very famous in the Blood Demon Path. Even if I were to make a move now, I would not be entirely confident in stopping it."

However, this person is not having an easy time either.

Once the Blood Shadow Escape Technique is used, it takes at least a month or two to fully recover.

The two cultivators in green robes looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

But they could also guess that Xu Chuan and Ren Xiaoyao must have done something to injure the old demon.

They immediately cupped their hands and said, "Thank you both, fellow Daoists!"

"Please tell me your names so I can repay you both in the future."

Xu Chuan waved his hand and said, "We've only met by chance, no need to be so polite. We too have suffered at the hands of demonic cultivators."

"My name is Zhao Qingyan, and this is my cousin Zhao Guan'an."

The green-robed cultivator, who was unharmed, took out a token from his storage bag and handed it to Xu Chuan, saying, "It's normal that you two don't want to reveal your identities."

"If you ever come to Daliang, you may present your token at our door, and my Zhao family of the Imperial Spirit Clan will do something for you that will not harm our family's interests."

After Xu Chuan accepted it, the two of them said goodbye and left.

"Elder of the Zhao family of the Great Liang Imperial Spirit Clan, is our clan's 'True Scripture of Imperial Spirit' derived from them?"

Ren Xiaoyao seemed to remember something and asked in surprise.

"Perhaps," Xu Chuan said. "The Zhao family of Yuling has also existed for a thousand years and is in no way inferior to our first-class family of the Great Wei."

"Just a first-class aristocratic family."

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes lit up, filled with determination, "Give our Xu family another twenty or thirty years, and we will definitely catch up, or even surpass them."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly, said nothing more, and simply said, "Let's go, let's hurry back too."

In the past, it might have taken twenty or thirty years to catch up with the foundation of a first-class family.

But now.

Having obtained the demonic cultivator's savings, Mo Yue escaped his predicament and made a great harvest in the "Qinghai Forest," finding the rare and precious Earth Core Jade Marrow Mushroom.

Xu Chuan believes that this goal can be achieved in just over ten years.

When Xu Chuan parted ways with Ren Xiaoyao, he gave him a Chongxu Pill.

Through this experience, Ren Xiaoyao has made considerable progress.

In a few months, he will be able to reach the peak of the third level of Foundation Establishment and then attempt to break through to the middle level of Foundation Establishment.

With his talent, a breakthrough with the help of elixirs would be a natural outcome.

Back to Dongxi.

Xu Chuan devoted himself to quiet cultivation, occasionally going to the alchemy hall to give lectures when he had free time.

Only half a month.

The Zhou family sent word that Zhou Sen was nearing his end and wanted to see Xu Chuan one last time.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan sighed softly and immediately set off for the Zhou family.

Outside Zhou Sen's bedroom, all his descendants knelt on the ground.

The setting sun filtering through the bamboo window cast a dim, yellowish glow over the bed.

The medicinal aura and a faint aura of death swirled around Zhou Sen.

Xu Chuan walked slowly closer, his blue robe swaying gently as his gaze fell on the withered old man on the couch.

"Great-grandfather." A young cultivator by the bedside said in a trembling voice, gently stroking Zhou Sen's withered hand, choking back tears, "The Xu family's Grand Elder has arrived."

Zhou Sen's eyelids trembled, and he finally managed to open them with difficulty.

His cloudy gaze swept over Xu Chuan, first blankly, then a glimmer of light appeared, his lips moved, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a weak sound.

"Senior Xu, you've become even younger. It's truly enviable."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly, his voice gentle, "Yes, but you're leaving."

"We have known each other for decades and can be considered close friends in the Dao of alchemy."

Recalling when Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian embarked on the path of immortality, seeking opportunities outside, they truly came into contact with the Dao of Alchemy at the Zhou family.

Zhou Sen was kind to him in a way.

In the blink of an eye.

He had already established his foundation, and time could no longer leave any trace on him, while the once renowned alchemy master of Moon Lake County was on the verge of death.

Xu Chuan could clearly feel that the death aura emanating from him was becoming increasingly heavy.

Now, it's just a matter of clinging to the last breath.

"A true friend? Senior Xu, may I ask you for a favor?"

"Go ahead," Xu Chuan said after a moment's thought, then nodded slightly.

"This is my great-grandson, Zhou Zongdan. He has some talent. Could you please give him some pointers on alchemy when you have time?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan looked at the young cultivator in front of the bed, who was in his early twenties and at the fifth level of Qi Refining.

A faint, lingering fragrance of elixir enveloped her.

He pondered for a moment, then glanced at Zhou Sen, whose cloudy eyes held a glimmer of hope.

"Fine." Xu Chuan sighed slightly and said, "I promise that your great-grandson may come to my Xu family's Immortal Arts Hall Alchemy Hall to listen to lectures every month."

There were roughly two classes each month, at the beginning and middle, but as for Mr. Xu, he rarely teaches anymore.

"That's good, Zong Dan, have you remembered this?" Zhou Sen's hoarse, deep voice rang out.

"Great-grandfather, Zongdan will certainly live up to your expectations and devote himself to the study of alchemy."

Zhou Zongdan knelt down before his bed and kowtowed deeply.

"Thank you very much, Senior Xu."

"Take good care of yourself," Xu Chuan said.

Zhou Sen's lips curled up slightly, but the light in his eyes gradually faded.

With her head tilted slightly to one side, her breathing became still.

The sun had just set, and the twilight outside the window seeped into the room.

Xu Chuan looked at his face and sighed, "Fellow Daoist Zhou Sen, may you have a safe journey!"

“Great-grandfather!” Zhou Zongdan immediately wailed.

Since he showed some talent for alchemy when he was young, he has always stayed by Zhou Sen's side and been personally trained by him.

They had a deep bond, and Zhou Sen had been planning for him and the Zhou family until his death, so he was filled with reluctance.

"You must have been holding on until I got here, it must have been tough for you!"

Xu Chuan left the room and met Zhou Qingfang outside.

Zhou Qingfang clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xu, for fulfilling Zhou Sen's wish. My Zhou family is deeply grateful."

"Zhou Sen is a close friend of mine, and I will naturally grant him this wish."

Then Xu Chuan clasped his hands and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhou, I will now return to Dongxi."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, please take care." Zhou Qingfang returned the greeting with clasped hands and watched him leave.

"It's great to be a master of alchemy. In just a few years, he's almost caught up with my cultivation level."

Zhou Qingfang is currently at the third level of Foundation Establishment, while Xu Chuan is displaying the aura of the second level of Foundation Establishment, only slightly inferior to him.

"With the pills provided by the Xu family, my cultivation has indeed progressed much faster, but unfortunately, there are still too few pills."

"In another year or two, I should be able to reach the peak of the third level of Foundation Establishment, but I don't know how many years the mid-stage bottleneck will hold me back."

Zhou Qingfang's eyes widened, and he turned and went back to his quiet room to cultivate in seclusion.

Xu Chuan returned to Dongxi and informed Xu Dezhao about Zhou Zongdan's situation, asking him to make arrangements.

Half a month later.

Zhou Zongdan came to the outside of Dongxi alone.

He honestly followed the proper channels and was led to Qingyun Road by the patrol guards.

After hearing his origins, the two cultivators guarding the barrier let him pass.

After all, Xu Dezhao had already given the notice.

Zhou Zongdan was taken to the alchemy hall.

It just so happened that Shen Qingyi was giving a lecture today, so he found a seat, sat cross-legged, and listened quietly.

They quickly realized that this female alchemist from the Xu family had a very profound understanding of alchemy.

Although his alchemy skills are unknown, his understanding of the fundamentals and the changes in medicinal properties is no less than that of his great-grandfather Zhou Sen.

The courses on Daoist alchemy not only cover the basics of Daoist alchemy, but also include Q&A sessions.

Zhou Danzong also raised several questions, which Shen Qingyi answered.

He was deeply impressed.

An hour later.

After the lecture, Shen Qingyi stood up and gracefully left.

Zhou Zongdan asked the young cultivator beside him, "Who is this alchemy master?"

"Aren't you from the Xu family?" the young cultivator asked in surprise.

"I am a disciple of the Zhou family. I have been granted special permission by the Grand Elder to attend classes at the Xu family's Alchemy Hall."

"I see." The young cultivator said, "This is the matriarch of the family, you can also call her Master Shen."

"Master Shen has a very deep understanding of alchemy, and his level of alchemy is second only to the Grand Elder, right?"

The young cultivator chuckled and said, "Master Shen ranks last among the alchemy masters of the two branches of the Xu family."

"Last? Are you sure you're not talking nonsense?" Zhou Zongdan's eyes widened.

"Since Brother Zhou has been granted special permission to audit the class, he should refrain from asking unnecessary questions and focus on his studies. It's still possible for him to reach Master Shen's level in the future."

Zhou Zongdan clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Thank you for informing me, brother. May I ask your name?"

"My name is Chen An, and I come from the Chen family, a vassal family of the Xu family."

"Brother Chen," Zhou Zongdan asked, "may I ask when the Grand Elder will begin his lectures?"

"I heard that more than ten years ago, the Grand Elder personally taught the classes, but after training several alchemy masters, he rarely taught anymore."

It might take several months, half a year, or even two or three years.

"Thank you."

Zhou Zongdan bowed and thanked him, feeling a pang of regret for not being born at the right time.

However, even members of the Xu family rarely received guidance from Xu Chuan, and he could not force it.

Zhou Sen had already obtained the opportunity to come to the Xu family's alchemy hall to learn alchemy.

The Alchemy Hall has many rooms for alchemy apprentices to live in, as well as many alchemy rooms.

After staying for two days, Zhou Zongdan felt that the atmosphere in the Xu family's alchemy hall was several times better than that in the Zhou family, so he returned to the Zhou family and requested to stay in the Xu family for an extended period of time.

Zhou Zongran, the head of the Zhou family, naturally agreed and even sent a sum of spirit stones every month as an expense for Zhou Zongdan's alchemy materials.

Xu Dezhao did not refuse.

Just a few months.

Zhou Zongdan made some progress in alchemy.

The Xu family's lineage of Daoist alchemy emphasizes the fundamentals, and he also began his training from scratch during his learning process.

Xu Chuan sometimes probed the past with his divine sense and was satisfied. "As expected of Zhou Sen's dying wish to entrust him with this, he has true spiritual root aptitude and is expected to establish his foundation."

He has a decent talent for alchemy, excellent perseverance, and is patient.

If he achieves Foundation Establishment, he should be able to help the Zhou family reach the third rank.

Although the Zhou family has Ye Xuehua, a genius with the aptitude of Earth Spirit Root, the strength of a family depends not only on its top experts but also on its pillars of strength.

That is, the number of cultivators at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining.

Zhou Zongdan has no access to the Xu family's unique elixir formula, not even if he swears an oath.

Then, at the beginning of this month.

The instructor was changed to Xu Mingqing.

Zhou Zongdan met a true genius with extraordinary talent in alchemy. He was a few years younger than Zhou Zongdan, but his understanding of alchemy and his skill in alchemy were no less than those of his grandfather.

Watching Xu Mingqing speak eloquently on the podium, he secretly vowed to become one of the Xu family's master alchemy instructors in the future.

At the same time, he exclaimed, "The Xu family's foundation is unfathomable, far surpassing that of the Zhou family!"

"If we can become vassals of the Xu family, will our Zhou family have a chance to become one of the top families in the Great Wei?"

He didn't know why the thought popped into his head, but he quickly suppressed it.

“My Zhou family is also a Foundation Establishment family. We were once the overlord of Yuehu County. We have our own pride. The elders, the family head, and even the ancestor of the clan would never agree to this.”

Then he listened attentively.

a few days later.

Guangling County, Qingyu Peak.

The summit is covered with a thin layer of frost all year round, and strange pines hang upside down on the cliff edge.

At the break of dawn.

As if drawn by the spiritual energy on the mountaintop, it transformed into wisps of green mist and surged into the main hall atop the mountain.

In my childhood.

A soft shout came from inside the hall, followed by spiritual energy transforming into waves that rippled outwards before returning to calm shortly afterward.

The one who broke through was Ren Xiaoyao.

After returning and cultivating in seclusion for several months, he finally reached the peak of the third level of Foundation Establishment, and then broke through to the next level with the help of a low-grade Void Refining Pill.

With his aptitude, a low-grade Qi Refining Pill would suffice.

Ren Xiaoyao walked out of the quiet room, and Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingxuan clasped their fists at him and said, "Xiaoyao, congratulations on breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment."

At just over thirty years old, he's probably one of a kind in the entire Great Wei.

Ren Xiaoyao was not arrogant. "Without the Xu family's cultivation, there would be no Xiaoyao today."

"Xiaoyao is willing to be the ladder to success for the Xu family, and their protective umbrella."

"Keep up the good work!" Xu Mingwei patted him on the shoulder and said.

Ren Xiaoyao nodded, then clasped his hands in congratulations to Xu Mingxuan, saying, "Congratulations, Third Uncle, on returning to the peak of Qi Refining!"

"Yes, it's really not easy. By the way, regarding the matter of comprehending the Five Elements Sword Formation, I'd like to trouble you, Xiaoyao, to help my second uncle. My talent and comprehension are far inferior to yours."

“There are still less than two years until the ‘Wuhua Dharma Assembly,’ so there should be enough time,” Ren Xiaoyao said.

“Besides Mingxuan, Mingshu, and Mingxian, Father also plans to have Deheng, Deyue, and Mingqing participate in the Wuhua Dharma Assembly,” Xu Mingwei suddenly said.

"Those few? Even by the time the 'Wuhua Dharma Assembly' begins, they shouldn't have reached the peak of Qi Refining, right?"

"Deheng has a sliver of hope that Deyue and Mingqing should be able to reach the late stage of the ninth level of Qi Refining."

Both of them were exceptionally talented. Deyue had a mastery of ice magic, while Mingqing was exceptionally talented in wood magic.

Even if they are only at the late stage of the ninth level of Qi Refining, they can still deal with those at the peak of Qi Refining.

Furthermore, having high-quality magical artifacts that suit their needs would definitely be a great help.

Xu Mingwei paused, then continued, "At this 'Wuhua Dharma Assembly,' my Xu family will surely make a name for itself!"

Xu Mingshu has the top-tier Black Fiend Banner, so she doesn't need to use any other magical artifacts.

Xu Mingxuan has enough Five Spirit Boxes.

Xu Mingxian and Xu Deling are working together to create a simplified version of the Four Symbols Heavenly Gang Array artifact, which they are sure to succeed in less than six months.

Xu Mingqing's set of jade swords is made of jade bamboo and other spiritual wood materials. There are three swords in total, all of which are of high quality and can be used to form the Heaven, Earth and Man Three Powers Formation.

It was made in imitation of the Five Spirit Box.

However, it is far less exquisite.

Xu Deheng is a normal attack and defense magic weapon.

Only Xu Deyue and Xu Deling plan to create the Cold Soul Moon Wheel from the "Taiyin Moon Flower Technique," which can be upgraded to the Taiyin Moon Flower Wheel later.

Xu Deling's crafting skills were certainly capable of producing it, but unfortunately, he lacked cold-elemental materials.

Therefore, Xu Chuan made a special trip to the imperial city.

Through the Lei family, a Cold Soul Stone was traded from the Wang family.

In order to forge a high-quality magic weapon with the cold attribute for the Wang family's genius, the Wang family searched for five or six such materials.

Upon hearing that the Xu family wanted it, the Wang family was secretly amazed by the Xu family's connections. Not only did they arrange a marriage alliance with the Cao family of Tongshan, but they were also able to persuade the Lei family to speak on their behalf.

After careful consideration, the head of the Wang family finally traded a piece of Cold Soul Stone with him.

Xu Chuan, in return, gave up a thousand-year-old spiritual herb.

Millennium-old spiritual herbs are a valuable asset for all aristocratic families, and even royalty would accept such a trade.

Xu Chuan returned to Dongxi.

Two or three months later, Xu Deling had refined the Frost Soul Moon Wheel.

With this magical artifact, Xu Deyue's temperament became even more aloof, and she began to be known as the Cold Moon Fairy in the Xu family.

More than a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

During this time, Yun Zhongzi perished, and the jade slip he gave him was also unsealed.

Xu Chuan received his complete Daoist alchemy lineage.

In terms of alchemy, Xu Chuan considered himself superior to Yun Zhongzi, but after reading the contents of the jade slip, he realized that there was still a considerable gap in his understanding of alchemy.

The jade slip contains fifty or sixty first-order pill formulas, more than twenty second-order pill formulas of various types, and three third-order pill formulas.

There are several alchemy techniques, some of which are even more advanced than the Jade Liquid Refining Technique.

And a wealth of insights into alchemy.

Xu Chuan spent more than half a month digesting and absorbing it all.

Xu Chuan refined all the pills that he had never refined before, as long as the clan had the materials.

soon.

There are only half a month left until the "Wuhua Dharma Assembly".

Ren Xiaoyao and Xu Deling are stationed at the Guangling branch and the Dongxi main branch, respectively.

Led by Xu Chuan, the group included Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingxian, Xu Deheng, Xu Deyue, and Xu Mingqing, as well as Xu Mingwei and a dozen or so late-stage Qi Refining cultivators.

Everything else can remain the same as usual.

Xu Dezhao, Xu Mingyuan, and the rest of the Xu family members saw them off at Xianyitang Square.

“Mingyuan, Dezhao, we will be gone for nearly four months. The branch and the main branch will be under your care.”

"Father, rest assured, with Xiaoyao and Deling in charge, there's basically no chance of any trouble."

The news that the Xu family had produced another Foundation Establishment cultivator caused an uproar in various counties.

Xu Deling has now been officially recognized.

In the past two years, a large number of cultivators who were in the middle stage of Qi Refining have entered the late stage of Qi Refining.

Many newborn immortal talents from various families, as well as those sought out from outside, also entered the Xu family, including more than twenty rogue cultivators in the mid-to-late stages of Qi Refining.

The Xu family has two branches, with a combined total of sixty or seventy people in the late stage of Qi Refining.

Including those who are in the early and middle stages of cultivation, there are more than 140 people.

If we were to consider the Dongxi lineage in the past, the total number of cultivators today would probably be only around eighty or ninety, even including the rogue cultivators they have recruited.

A cup of tea.

"Brother Xu, are you all ready?"

A voice came from outside the Xu family's mist formation.

It was Zhou Qingfang.

The two had previously agreed to set off together.

Xu Chuan glanced back at the Xu family members, paying special attention to Cao Shenglin's belly.

After more than two years, Zhou Shenglin finally became pregnant and will give birth in two months.

Xu Chuan will not live to see the birth of the fifth generation.

But now the family tree is becoming increasingly mysterious. Whenever a member of the Xu clan is born, he will sense it and be able to know the progress of each person's cultivation at any time.

And he had a feeling.

When the Xu family is promoted to a third-grade aristocratic family, and Xu Mingwei and the others are promoted to Foundation Establishment, there will likely be further changes.

The family genealogy feeds on the fortune of the Xu family.

The more powerful the Xu family became, the more mysterious their genealogy became.

"set off!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Xu Chuan led everyone onto the magic boat, which flew out of the cave stream.

Upon seeing Zhou Qingfang, he smiled, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Brother Zhou, let's go."

"Then let's set off," Zhou Qingfang said with a smile and a wave.

Xu Chuan glanced at the Zhou family members; there were more than a dozen of them, but only about five were supposed to be attending the "Wuhua Dharma Assembly."

After all, there are age restrictions for the "Wuhua Dharma Assembly".

Those who meet the criteria include Ye Xuehua and four others who have reached the Qi Refining Perfection stage.

The rest were unremarkable, but Ye Xuehua caught Xu Chuan's eye a few more times.

Her body was surrounded by powerful sword energy, which seemed to be about to burst forth.

"I wonder what kind of physique Ye Xuehua has, but she should be confident that she can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage upon entering the 'Wuhua Secret Realm'."

He glanced at his youngest son out of the corner of his eye.

as predicted!

His gaze was fixed on Ye Xuehua.

He had tried to curry favor with the Zhou family several times, but was rejected each time.

"Watch your image, you brat," Xu Chuan whispered to himself.

Xu Mingqing then composed himself and replied, "It has been a long time since I saw Xuehua, and I was a little out of sorts. Please forgive me, Father."

"Didn't you just visit the Zhou family three months ago?"

“Father, as the saying goes, a day apart feels like three autumns, and it has been more than three hundred autumns.”

Xu Chuan's face darkened upon hearing this, and he didn't bother to respond.

Unfortunately, it wasn't the Xu family who had been kind to them back then, otherwise the two of them would have had a real chance.

It's unclear what the Zhou family will do for her in the future.

Xu Chuan felt that the Zhou family's situation was too shallow for Ye Xuehua.

Just look at Ren Xiaoyao and you'll know.

Both being geniuses with the same Earth Spirit Root aptitude, Ren Xiaoyao was only six or seven years older than her, but he had already reached the fourth level of Foundation Establishment.

It's possible that he could reach the fifth level of Foundation Establishment in two or three years.

"By the way, Brother Xu, what is the price of your Xu family's magic boat? I wonder if it is for sale to the public?" Zhou Qingfang suddenly asked.

Xu Chuan looked over and said, "If Brother Zhou wants them, I can sell you a few, but it will be another two or three years before they are officially launched to the public."

As for the price, a low-grade magic boat costs 15 spirit stones, a mid-grade costs 80 spirit stones, and a high-grade costs 500 spirit stones.

Given the relationship between our two families, I can offer a 10% discount.

Xu Chuan and his group of more than 20 people.

Four people per boat.

Excluding Xu Chuan and Xu Mingwei, there are a total of five high-grade magic boats.

This means it is worth three thousand spirit stones.

It is evident that the Xu family is wealthy and powerful.

This is only a tiny fraction of the Xu family's wealth and resources.

The Xu family spares no effort in training weapon refiners.

However, aside from Wu Mingsheng and Xu Deling, Wu San is the most skilled in weapon crafting.

They have already reached the level of crafting high-grade magical artifacts.

Once he breaks through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, the Xu family will promise him three low-grade Divine Sense Pills and teach him the "Weapon Control Technique".

With this help, it will be much easier for Wu San to refine high-grade magic weapons.

Judging from this trip, Wu San should have refined a high-grade magic weapon.

The remaining nine apprentices were weapon-refining students.

Most of them can only refine low-grade magic weapons, but two of them can already refine mid-grade magic weapons, though it is not very stable yet.

The Talisman Hall has seven apprentices.

The strongest are Li Yuanhua and his sister, who can now both draw mid-grade talismans.

Lu Feng, on the other hand, can draw high-grade talismans, but his success rate is not high.

Most of the Xu family's top-grade talismans were made by Xu Mingyuan.

The number of apprentices in the Array Hall is even smaller.

Of the four apprentices, only one has grasped the basics of array formations, and it is estimated that it will take another year or two of study and research before he can independently set up a first-order array.

This clearly demonstrates that the difficulty of array formations far surpasses that of other methods.

"Brother Zhou, would you like it?"

"Let me think about it some more."

Xu Chuan smiled and nodded.

They flew quickly towards the imperial city.

Three days later, the first rays of dawn appeared.

The south gate of the imperial city was already bustling with people.

The vermilion city gate was over three zhang high, with copper nails as big as bowls.

Cultivators came and went in an endless stream, including groups from aristocratic families, as well as independent cultivators who came to join in the fun, and a large number of merchants selling spiritual fruits and herbs.

The "Wuhua Dharma Assembly" brought together a large number of cultivators from foundation-building families across various prefectures.

It is a grand gathering of the Great Wei!

The Xu and Zhou families marched side by side to the city gate.

The Xu family members.

The clothing for disciples below the Foundation Establishment stage has specific standards, mainly divided into ordinary disciples and elders.

Disciples wear green robes, while elders wear black robes.

However, they all wore jade pendants engraved with the character "许" (Xu) hanging from their waists.

The Zhou family was in a similar situation.

Many robes and garments are similar in color, and most are distinguished by special patterns on the robes or jade plaques to indicate which family they belong to.

Enter the imperial city.

They asked at several guesthouses, and all of them were fully booked.

Many courtyards are rented out.

Zhou Qingfang was dumbfounded. He turned to Xu Chuan and asked, "Brother Xu, have I arrived too late?"

Like the Xu family, this was the first time the Zhou family had participated in the "Wuhua Dharma Assembly".

Xu Chuan shrugged.

"I'll go to the Pill Hall and ask around, see if any old friends will do me a favor."

Xu Chuan led everyone to the front of the Pill Hall.

To have someone relay a message.

Soon after, Chen, an old acquaintance of Xu Chuan, came out of the Pill Hall, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Senior Xu, how have you been?"

The Xu family's reputation in the Great Wei Dynasty was soaring that Steward Chen had naturally heard of them.

"Deacon Chen, how have you been all these years?"

"Still the same as before, but Senior Xu, your demeanor is even more radiant. I heard that not long ago, your Xu family produced its third Foundation Establishment cultivator?"

"He's just a lucky junior, but he does have some talent."

Deacon Chen nodded slightly. "Is this visit due to accommodation issues?"

“Indeed,” Xu Chuan said with a wry smile. “There are still half a month until the ‘Wuhua Dharma Assembly,’ and we thought we had plenty of time. Who would have thought that you, Deacon Chen, would make a fool of yourself.”

"It is early to attend the Wuhua Dharma Assembly, but this grand event brings together all the top forces of the Great Wei. Disciples from various families will exchange ideas and trade items, and it will last for some time."

Therefore, those who are familiar with this will arrive at least half a month in advance.

"I see," Xu Chuan sighed softly.

A few moments.

Deacon Chen said, "There are still a few vacant courtyards under my Dan Hall. You can choose two. However, since you are no longer a Dan Hall retainer, Senior Xu, you still need to pay the required amount of spirit stones."

"That's natural."

The accommodation issue was resolved smoothly.

The two courtyards are adjacent to each other, and there are not many rooms in the courtyards.

However, with several people in one room, there is more than enough space for meditation and breath regulation at night.

Sunlight filtered through the pine branches into the courtyard, casting dappled patterns on the ground.

Xu Chuan faced the courtyard, meditating and regulating his breathing. Xu Mingqing and the others came over and asked Xu Chuan, "Father, may we go for a walk around?"

"Mingwei, you go with them."

They may compete with others, but not too much, nor should they be overly aggressive, and they must not use their finest magical artifacts.

"Father, I will take good care of them."

Xu Mingwei led Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingqing, and other participants in the "Wuhua Dharma Assembly," along with several Xu family disciples, out of town.

Xu Chuan and some of the Xu family disciples remained in the courtyard.

Xu Mingqing suggested going with the Zhou family, so they went to the neighboring courtyard.

Zhou Qingfang naturally agreed and asked Ye Xuehua to lead the team to see the prosperity of the capital.

(End of this chapter)