Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 220 A Fair and Open Kill: Xu Mingwei's Decision, See Wei Dao

"You're too kind, Patriarch Xu!"

The head of the Cheng family took the porcelain bottle and put it away, smiling as he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "My Cheng family will absolutely stand on the side of the Xu family. If you need anything, just give the order."

Cheng will certainly bring his family members to help.

"After all, since the Xu family became the overlord of Guangling County, the lives of us Qi Refining families have obviously become better."

"Moreover, the Xu Family Trading Company also sells high-grade pills and magical artifacts from time to time, which has gradually deepened our foundation and given us hope for the future."

"Thank you." Xu Deheng also clasped his hands in thanks. "Then I would like to trouble Patriarch Cheng to keep an eye on the situation in Guangling County. Any family that provides information will be rewarded by my Xu family."

The head of the Cheng family grinned, "Of course, we don't want to go back to the past either."

Subsequently.

The head of the Cheng family took his leave.

Xu Deheng turned and went to Qingyu Peak.

“Father, eldest uncle, second uncle, I think I know who killed my Xu family.”

"Who is it?" Ren Xiaoyao asked.

"The Feng family!"

Xu Deheng said, "Cheng Guangping came just now and said that the Feng family has taken over the medicinal garden on the Ge family's land, and all the disciples stationed there have been killed."

Xu Mingwei suddenly unleashed his aura, exuding murderous intent.

"Calm down, Mingwei," Xu Chuan said.

“Since you know it’s the Feng family, you’ll settle accounts with them sooner or later. But the Feng family fled to the capital in a panic back then, and now they’ve suddenly returned. The Cao family is probably behind this.”

Xu Mingyuan pondered for a moment and said, "On one hand, they are suppressing our Xu family's businesses in Tongshan County, forcing us to retreat, while on the other hand, they are supporting the Feng family, who have a grudge against our Xu family."

They dared to challenge my Xu family, and even brazenly murdered my Xu family's younger generation.

"The Cao family is doing this to suppress and delay the development of my Xu family!"

"Deheng, you are now the head of the Guangling branch of the Xu family. Tell me, how should we deal with this?" Xu Mingyuan looked at Xu Deheng.

Xu Deheng exchanged a glance with him, then lowered his head and pondered for a moment before saying, "Second Uncle, I think that since the Feng family intends to compete with my Xu family in Guangling County, there is no need to rush."

We could send Elder Xiaoyao and another person on a trip to find out the strength of the Feng family.

First, show the enemy weakness.

Then we devised a plan to eradicate them in one fell swoop.

After all, if the Cao family is behind us, and our Xu family shows too much strength, it might attract the Cao family to send reinforcements.

Therefore, if you're going to strike, it must be a fatal blow.

"You've considered things quite thoroughly." Xu Mingyuan nodded, then turned to Xu Chuan, "Father, what do you think?"

"That's acceptable. Have Mingwei and Xiaoyao make the trip tomorrow."

They both nodded immediately.

Xu Mingyuan added, "Deheng, before my Xu family makes a move, you should instruct my Xu family disciples to reduce their outings and leave the task of gathering information to other aristocratic families."

“I understand, Second Uncle,” Xu Deheng replied.

"The final question is, if the Feng family's foundation-building skills truly originated from the Cao family, what should my Xu family do?"

"To kill or not to kill?!"

Xu Mingyuan suppressed a surge of anger over the deaths of several members of the Xu family.

But he also knew that the Feng family was nothing special.

However, if the Xu family were to face the Cao family and be given a real reason to take action, they would find it equally difficult to withstand the pressure!

Everyone was silent.

The Xu family's anger at the murder of their members is understandable.

If the Cao family members who were building their foundations were to die at the hands of the Xu family, and there were more than one of them, the impact would only be greater.

The importance of Foundation Building far surpasses that of the Qi Refining stage.

Even a family like the Cao clan, which specializes in Golden Core cultivation, cannot easily cultivate a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Of course he deserves to die!"

Xu Chuan said calmly, "And it must be done openly and honestly, in full view of everyone!"

"After all, the Cao family of the Great Wei imperial family is not the only one in the world with the surname Cao!"

Xu Mingyuan instantly understood Xu Chuan's meaning, and his eyes lit up. "Father's intention is to find a way to invite many Foundation Establishment families to come."

As long as, in full view of everyone, the Feng family and they admit that they are not from the Cao family.

Then they are not the royal Cao family!

Even if the Cao family knew, they would have to swallow their anger and, for the sake of their reputation, would certainly not send a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators to attack my Xu family.

Xu Chuan nodded.

In terms of meticulousness and insightful understanding, Xu Mingyuan, the second son, truly stands out.

"As for what comes next, we'll deal with whatever comes our way!"

"Also, as Heng'er said, there's no need to rush the matter of revenge. Let more clowns jump out, and then we'll deal with them all at once."

"I want to silence all other voices in the entire Guangling Prefecture!"

The Xu family of today is no longer the kind of family that could be easily destroyed by a mere touch.

It is also one of the top powers in the entire Great Wei.

The next day.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xu Mingwei head to the place where the Feng family is based.

The formation here is no longer the low-grade second-tier formation originally set up by the Xu family.

Several disciples of the Feng family were guarding outside the great formation.

Without saying a word, Xu Mingwei waved his hand and conjured dozens of golden arrows, which fell like a rain of arrows, sharp and powerful.

Those men died instantly.

The screams attracted the attention of those inside the formation.

They looked up and saw Xu Mingwei and Ren Xiaoyao.

"The Xu family is calling!" Immediately, voices rose and fell in unison.

As Ren Xiaoyao opened his mouth, his voice boomed like thunder, "Feng family members, you have half a cup of tea's time to come out and face your deaths!"

The sound echoed again and again.

The Feng family members and the three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Cao family in this area naturally heard it as well.

next moment.

More than a dozen figures rushed out of the formation and confronted Ren Xiaoyao and Xu Mingwei.

Leading them were the three members of the Cao family who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Feng Wande and more than ten other Qi Refining Stage 9 cultivators from the Feng family stood on their swords to their left and right.

"Feng Wande, I never thought your Feng family would dare to return to Guangling County, kill my Xu family disciples, and seize my Xu family's spiritual fields and medicinal gardens. Who gave you the guts!"

Ren Xiaoyao suddenly unleashed his Foundation Establishment level pressure.

Feng Wande and the other Qi Refining stage cultivators felt their bodies sink.

"What kind of skill is it to bully a Qi Refining stage cultivator!"

With a wave of his hand, Cao, the leader of the Foundation Establishment Clan, dispelled Ren Xiaoyao's Foundation Establishment pressure.

"Who are you, fellow Daoists? Why are you interfering in the feud between my Xu family and the Feng family? Could you please give my Xu family some face?"

“Give the Xu family face? What is the Xu family anyway!” said another man from the Cao family who appeared to be an elderly man with gray hair and had reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

“Exactly!” Feng Wande chimed in, “Your Xu family killed my ancestor Feng Xiuyuan, forcing us to flee Guangling County. How could my Feng family not avenge this grudge?”

"To tell you the truth, the Feng family has returned to seek revenge on your Xu family!"

"My grandson Xu Chongyan was killed by your Feng family?!" Xu Mingwei demanded sharply.

"Xu Chongyan? This patriarch does not know any Xu Chongyan, but yesterday my Feng family did encounter your Xu family members in the nearby mountains and killed them without hesitation."

"I wonder if your grandson is among them." Feng Wande's lips curled into a sneer.

"court death!"

A furious roar ripped through the surrounding area as Xu Mingwei pulled out a longbow covered in black scales from his storage bag—the Ink Dragon Bow he had used before.

The new top-tier magic bow set, "Silver Glow," is too conspicuous and not suitable for exposure at this time.

With his left hand he tapped the bowstring, and with his right hand he yanked the bowstring to its fullest extent, sending a dark dragon arrow hurtling straight toward Feng Wande's face with a sharp whistling sound that tore through the air.

The arrowheads gleamed with a chilling light, inspiring fear in all who beheld them.

Feng Wande's expression changed drastically, and he was about to step back.

The scarred middle-aged cultivator at the peak of the early Foundation Establishment stage beside him pressed down on his shoulder, and with a gentle wave of his other hand, a purple shield flew out from his sleeve.

Its surface has purple cloud patterns.

The Purple Cloud Shield burst forth with a burst of purple light, condensing into a pale purple light screen that blocked Xu Mingwei's arrow.

The purple light curtain fluctuated violently.

Oh!

The arrow reversed direction and returned.

"Everyone says that the arrows of the Xu family's Arrow Demon are terrifying, but seeing them today, I can see they're nothing but empty words!"

"Xu Mingwei, stop hiding it. Now that you've entered the Foundation Establishment stage, why not show it off openly!"

He approached like lightning, his right hand summoning a top-tier magic sword glowing crimson, its blade wreathed in raging spiritual fire, as he slashed down at Xu Mingwei.

Xu Mingwei dared not take the blow head-on and quickly retreated.

At the same time, he drew his bow again, and two more black arrows shot towards the scarred middle-aged man's eyes.

The scarred young man smiled disdainfully, and with a wave of his hand, the Purple Cloud Shield appeared in front of him as if by teleportation, easily blocking the arrows with its purple light barrier.

Moreover, as the magic blade slashed horizontally, the spiritual fire instantly transformed into a fire dragon, entangling Xu Mingwei's Ink Dragon Bow.

"Shoot-"

The black scales on the Ink Dragon Bow sizzled as they were burned by the spiritual fire.

Then, the scarred middle-aged man flicked out a purple spiritual energy from his fingertip, which struck Xu Mingwei's left shoulder.

A spray of blood spurted out.

"Click~"

The excruciating pain from his broken shoulder bone caused him to groan, and his face turned deathly pale.

The Ink Dragon Bow also flew out of his hand.

The scarred middle-aged man lunged forward again, wielding a top-tier battle blade, ready to strike down on his head.

咻咻 咻 ~
Five streaks of light shot out and struck the side of the battle blade with perfect accuracy.

The scarred middle-aged man nearly dropped his sword, and he quickly retreated.

"Want two against one? I'll take you on!" A fierce glint flashed in his eyes.

Xu Mingwei immediately took the Hundred Herbs Pill, and his injuries improved considerably. He then recalled the Ink Dragon Bow and flew to Ren Xiaoyao's side.

Five flying swords hovered in mid-air before finally stopping in front of Ren Xiaoyao.

He frowned and stared at the scarred middle-aged man, saying, "What kind of skill is it for a peak third level Foundation Establishment cultivator to bully someone who has just entered the Foundation Establishment stage!"

"Then you go ahead and do it," the scarred middle-aged man mocked.

"Who exactly are you people, and what is your relationship with the Feng family?"

"They are Foundation Establishment cultivators recruited by my Feng family at great expense!" Feng Wande said triumphantly when he saw the famous Xu Mingwei being defeated.

"A group of cowards, hiding their true identities, could they be from the Great Liang or the Great Jin?"

Ren Xiaoyao said, "Even if my Xu family can't do anything to the three of you, we will report to the capital. Let's see where you spies will run then!"

"Fellow Daoist Ren, don't make baseless accusations. We are genuine people of the Great Wei," said Cao Shi, a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a square face, calmly.

"It's just that the three of us brothers are usually quite low-key."

"Besides, there are so many rogue cultivators in the Great Wei, do you really know them all?!"

"If you have the guts, leave your name! One day, my Xu family will surely avenge this!"

The scarred middle-aged man sneered, "Our surname is Cao. This is my eldest brother, Cao Da, and this is my second brother, Cao Er. My name is Cao San. We three brothers are ready to wait for your Xu family to come and take revenge!"

"The royal family of Wei, the Cao family?" Ren Xiaoyao's pupils shrank.

The square-faced middle-aged man said calmly, "There are so many people with the surname Cao in the Great Wei, but not everyone comes from the royal Cao family!"

“My two brothers and I once received great kindness from the ancestor of the Feng family. Now that the Feng family has declined, we have been invited to become the supreme elders of the Feng family. If your Xu family is willing to return the Feng family land and provide compensation.”

"It's not that we can't act as a mediator."

"Don't even think about it!" Xu Mingwei said, "If it were someone from the royal Cao family, we would give them some face, but a mere rogue cultivator dares to interfere in the affairs of a noble family, he's really courting death!"

"My Xu family's eldest elder has many friends; I'll definitely find someone to deal with you!"

"Noisy!"

A flying sword suddenly appeared in the hand of the square-faced middle-aged man, who gently swung it.

A sharp, cyan sword aura flew towards the two of them.

Ren Xiaoyao formed a sword array and tried his best to defend, but he still couldn't withstand it and was sent flying backward, coughing up blood.

Seeing this, the two left without looking back.

The middle-aged man with the scar was about to give chase, but was stopped by the middle-aged man with the square face.

"The Xu family is not weak, and Ren Xiaoyao still has a divine sense attack technique that he hasn't used yet."

If you confront them, you will suffer losses.

Our priority now should be stability. Our task is to help the Feng family grow stronger, gradually eroding and delaying the Xu family's development.

"Understood, big brother."

More than ten miles away.

Ren Xiaoyao and Xu Mingwei no longer showed the panicked expressions they had when they fled in haste.

"Peak of the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, fifth level of Foundation Establishment, peak of the third level of Foundation Establishment, the Cao family is really generous. If they die in Guangling County, it will surely make the Cao family feel a pang of heartache."

Xu Mingwei said calmly, "Go back and tell the others about this."

Ren Xiaoyao nodded.

Xu Chuan already knew the outcome of Xu Mingwei's trip through the "Daily Divination".

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, sometimes one would go into seclusion for seven or eight days at a time.

Therefore, unless something happens, Xu Chuan rarely uses this talent anymore.

After all, most of the time it's a neutral hexagram.

It's impossible for the Xu family to escape with at least one member dead; conflict and strife are inevitable.

He was heartbroken by the deaths of Xu Deqian and several other great-grandchildren.

But if the Xu family cannot overcome this hurdle, they will be unable to grow.

When they are poor and weak, they will be bullied by the rich landlords in the village. When they grow to a certain size and meet the standards of a powerful family, they will be suppressed by other powerful families.

Becoming a family of cultivators inevitably attracts the attention of other families of cultivators.

Life is full of conflict.

Where there is conflict, death is inevitable!

Only by overcoming sorrow and facing death can the Xu family gradually become truly strong.

Two days later.

When Xu Dewen woke up, he saw Xu Mingwei sitting cross-legged in the room. His eyes immediately welled up with tears, and his heart was filled with endless grievances.

"Father."

"Devin, you're awake."

"I'm not dead?!" Xu Dewen then realized something.

Xu Mingwei said, "It must have been the superior-grade herbal pill that Deqian gave you that preserved your life force, allowing you to survive until your grandfather arrived."

Xu Dewen lowered his head in silence, recalling how Xu Deqian had fed him the elixir before his death, and his heart felt as if it were being clenched.

It hurts terribly!

"Father, since I am not dead, what about Deqian, and what about Yan'er, Lei'er, and Zhi'er, the three children? How are they?"

Seeing his excited expression, Xu Mingwei remained silent.

Xu Dewen immediately understood.

He slammed his fists against his legs, choking back tears, "Father, I'm so useless... I couldn't protect Deqian, and I couldn't protect Yan'er and the others..."

Two streams of murky tears slid down his sunken eye sockets.

"Father, it's the Feng family!" Xu Dewen said quickly, realizing something.

Xu Mingwei nodded. "We already know about this. The Feng family didn't hide it and openly occupied the Ge family's land. All the disciples guarding it were killed."

"Damn it!" Xu Dewen cursed angrily, "Since you know, why don't you take it back?"

"This matter is not urgent. The Feng family came prepared. Among them are three Foundation Establishment cultivators, who are said to be the Feng family's Supreme Elders."

"Was there a burly middle-aged man with a square face who killed Deqian?"

Xu Mingwei said, "Yes, he is at the peak of the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, just one step away from entering the late stage of Foundation Establishment. The other two are at the peak of the fifth and third levels of Foundation Establishment, respectively."

"Moreover, barring any unforeseen circumstances, all three of them are from the Cao family!"

"Is it the Cao family that wants to deal with our Xu family?!" Xu Dewen trembled, feeling only despair in the face of the Cao family.

Xu Mingwei walked to the bedside, patted his shoulder, and said, "Don't worry, our Xu family has always been one to avenge any wrongs we have done!"

Looking into Xu Mingwei's resolute eyes, Xu Dewen felt much more at ease. "Your son believes in you, Father!"

"Devin, do you want to cultivate immortality?" Xu Mingwei hesitated for a moment, then suddenly asked.

"What? What do you mean by that, Father?"

"If I were to give you a chance to cultivate immortality right now, but you would have to live in the shadows most of the time, behind a mask, would you be willing?"

"If I were to cultivate immortality, could I become a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator?"

"Yes!" Xu Mingwei said firmly.

Although he didn't know how many Foundation Establishment Pills Xu Chuan had, given his alchemy skills, he was sure he had quite a few.

"Then I'm willing. Martial artists are too weak against cultivators. Even if I reach the peak of the Grandmaster level, I can't hurt those cultivators who can fly on swords."

Can only defend passively.

I don't want to see any more of my loved ones die in front of me!

I want to become strong!

Slay all of the Xu family's enemies!

"Then close your eyes, and I will teach you the methods of cultivating immortality, as well as the Qi cultivation techniques of my Xu family."

Xu Dewen did as instructed.

Xu Mingwei raised a finger and touched the center of his forehead.

Suddenly.

Xu Dewen then discovered that a secret technique had appeared in his mind, which could convert true qi into magical power, as well as a castrated version of the "Five Elements Spiritual Technique".

This method does not record the secrets of foundation building or related foundation building content.

As the number of Xu family members building foundations increased.

Xu Chuan then told Xu Mingwei and the other four about the "Five Elements Spiritual Technique".

They were naturally shocked when they first heard it.

After all, the Xu family disciples who cultivate this technique have a 30-40% chance of establishing their foundation, and that's without relying on any external resources.

It can be said that every member of the Xu family who cultivates the path of immortality is a potential Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Of course, Xu Chuan also required them to teach the techniques and foundation-building secrets separately.

Perhaps some Golden Core or Nascent Soul families and forces also have secret methods to increase the success rate of Foundation Establishment, but at least for the Xu family now, it would be too dangerous to expose them.

A few moments.

Xu Dewen opened his eyes, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xu Mingwei, and said, "Thank you, Father!"

"But can I really cultivate this 'Five Elements Spiritual Technique'? Shouldn't one be unable to cultivate immortality techniques without spiritual root aptitude?"

"Don't worry, you have it!"

Xu Mingwei also told Xu Dewen some of the Xu family's secrets.

After a long silence, Xu Dewen said, "My father chose for me to pursue martial arts, and I understand his reasons."

If I were to choose among so many children, it would be just as difficult.

But given the potential risks, this is something we have to do.

Xu Mingwei nodded with satisfaction and handed him a mask. "This is a special magical artifact that your sister and your fifth uncle jointly crafted. It can prevent others from seeing your true appearance."

Even those in the Foundation Establishment stage cannot do it.

Now that you have made your choice, we will announce your death.

Except when you are at home with your closest family members, you must wear a mask at all other times.

"Yes, father."

"You should rest and recuperate for the next two days, and then you can start converting your magical power. Once you finish, you will be at the peak of the seventh level of Qi Refining. The storage bag I prepared for you contains the pills you need for your cultivation."

Among them is a Breakthrough Pill, which can directly help you break through to the eighth level of Qi Refining, eliminating the need to waste time at the bottleneck.

"I've heard that bottlenecks in cultivation can often trap people for a very long time."

"It's all thanks to your grandfather. He devoted himself to developing all the elixirs needed for martial arts and immortal cultivation, which is why you are so relaxed now."

“In other aristocratic families, even if they are all of the same rank three, only a small number of the family members with higher natural talent can receive such training.”

We chatted for a while longer.

Xu Mingwei then left the room and went to Xu Chuan's meditation room.

He informed Xu Dewen of his decision to convert to the path of immortality.

"Since Devon is willing to conceal his true identity, that is fine. Otherwise, he might suddenly be discovered to be a Grandmaster at the peak of his cultivation, but instead he has been revealed to be a cultivator at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining."

It's inevitable that this will arouse suspicion.

"That's what I thought too, which is why I planned to announce Devon's death to the public."

He paused, then asked, "Father won't blame me, will he?"

Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingwei with a faint smile, "You silly child, if possible, I would love for every descendant of the Xu family to walk the path of immortality and be able to establish their foundation."

As your father, I believe you all act after careful consideration.

"Thank you father."

Xu Mingwei took his leave and left the room, then told Xu Mingyuan and Xu Mingxuan about the matter.

"With Ling'er crafting that mask, although there are still some risks, it is indeed feasible."

For children currently pursuing martial arts, let's set a limit of 60 years (60 years) when they reach a certain age, and then ask for their opinions.

If one wishes to remain hidden in the shadows, then one can cultivate the path of immortality.

This will also strengthen the Xu family's power.

Xu Mingxuan nodded in agreement.

Five or six days later.

Xu Dewen has successfully switched to the path of immortality and is now practicing the "Five Elements Spiritual Technique".

After stabilizing his realm a few days later, he swallowed a breakthrough pill and became a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Xu Mingwei prepared a top-grade magic boat, exquisite defensive and offensive magic artifacts, and all kinds of cultivation pills for him.

As for the array plate that assists the "Five Elements Spiritual Technique", it was provided by Xu Mingxuan.

He no longer needs it, so it's perfect to leave it to Xu Dewen.

This period of time.

The Feng family took drastic measures to suppress other Qi Refining families.

Many families specializing in Qi cultivation dared not speak out against it.

After all, the Xu family is also hiding in a cowardly position at this moment.

The Xu family business in the market was also affected, but fortunately, it was protected by a second-tier low-grade formation, so it suffered no losses.

The Feng family didn't dare to act too recklessly.

After all, the families had an agreement that no matter what the conflict was, it could not be resolved in the market.

Otherwise, all factions will attack it together.

If all the Qi Refining families in Guangling County were to unite, even a few more Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivators wouldn't be able to stop them.

The Feng family suppressed families that were relatively close to the Xu family, while trying to win over those with whom they had only a casual relationship.

Suddenly, someone from the Wei family arrived.

This led to the alliance between the Wei and Feng families.

This person is Weidao.

Wei Dao, now at the peak of Qi cultivation and with profound knowledge of alchemy, is already the second-in-command of the Alchemy Hall.

As for the chief, he was one of the people who had previously refined the Foundation Establishment Pill with Xu Chuan.

He was sent by the Cao family to suppress the Xu family's alchemy business.

Cao promised that if he completed this task, he would be promoted to the chief of the Pill Hall and given a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Wei Dao knew that his master, Yun Zhongzi, had a very close relationship with Xu Chuan, the eldest elder of the Xu family, and that Xu Chuan had even given Wei Dao guidance.

But for the Foundation Establishment Pill, and for becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He chose to stand on the opposite side of the Xu family.

If Yun Zhongzi were here, he might not have acted this way.

But at this moment, it's all about self-preservation!
The Xu clan's Guangling branch, their ancestral home.

"Master, the Feng family's trading company has a lot of high-grade pills, more than we have, and they are 10% cheaper."

Business has declined significantly.

"Reduce the number of high-grade pills in the merchant guild and let them do it, but remember to be on guard and do not give the Feng family a chance to plunder."

Guangling Commandery is different from Tongshan Commandery.

Over the years, the Xu family's business has become their domain.

Therefore, backing down is not an option.

"Yes, master."

"While you're at it, have someone investigate who produced these top-grade pills for the Feng family?"

Xu Deheng guessed that the Feng family could not possibly have a master alchemist with profound knowledge of alchemy.

Those three members of the Cao family didn't seem to know how to refine pills.

As for transporting supplies from the capital, that's impossible too, as the distance is too great.

Therefore, the alchemist must be from Guangling County.

Several more days passed.

The Guangling branch has activated a second-tier superior formation.

The Xu clan members, including the patriarch Xu Deheng, Xu Chuan, and Xu Mingwei, all returned to Dongxi.

Only the Cloud Peak Master remained.

With a second-tier high-grade magic array and a Foundation Establishment cultivator controlling it, there should be basically no problem.

In late winter, Dongxi was shrouded in a leaden gray fog, and the once babbling stream was covered with a thin layer of ice.

Even the old pine trees on the shore had withered branches hanging down, as if covered with a layer of frost that could not be washed away.

The Xu family's mourning hall was set up in the open space in front of the clan's ancestral hall.

More than a dozen coffins were lined up in a row.

Besides Xu Deqian and his group, there were also martial artists and rogue cultivators who died in this battle.

After the worship ceremony.

They will all be buried in the War Memorial Park.

The white banners in front of the mourning hall hung from the eaves of the ancestral hall to the ground, fluttering in the wind.

As the funeral music began, the Xu family members all bowed.

"Rest in peace. Soon, the entire Feng family and those three Cao family members who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage will be there to send you off!" Xu Chuan said in an icy voice.

The entire Xu family, including their vassal families and the rogue cultivators they had recruited, were all seething with rage, waiting for the day they could unleash it.

Half a month has passed in the blink of an eye.

The Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed on the Guangling branch are still Yunding Zhenren, Wu Mingsheng, Xu Deheng, Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingxuan, Ren Xiaoyao, and Xu Chuan.

The rest of Xu Mingshu, Xu Mingxian and the others remained in Dongxi.

The Feng and Wei families have secretly formed an alliance, but as long as there are traces, it will eventually be exposed.

Soon after, it was discovered by a member of a prominent family, who then informed the Xu family.

"The Wei family has gained a young alchemy master? Could it be Wei Dao?"

Behind the Dan Hall is the Cao family, so it's normal for Wei Dao to follow their orders.

Moreover, Wei Dao is a member of the Wei family, so it is only natural for him to interfere in the affairs of the Wei family.

Xu Chuan immediately set off for the Wei family.

Wei Changkong personally hosted the event, with the head of the Wei family accompanying him.

"Why has Fellow Daoist Xu suddenly come to my Wei family?"

"I heard that the Wei family has gained a young alchemy master, so I came to pay him a visit," Xu Chuan said.

Wei Changkong laughed and said, "Fellow Daoist Xu, who told you that? What young alchemy master?"

"Fellow Daoist Wei is so blunt; it seems you're determined to be an enemy of the Xu family?"

"What do you mean by that? I really don't understand," Wei Changkong said loudly, feigning innocence.

"With the passing of Patriarch Wei, Fellow Daoist Wei has indeed made great progress, but in Guangling County today, how many things do you think can be kept from my Xu family?"
Once bitter enemies who had fought each other for over a century, they have now shaken hands and made peace.

Indeed, nothing in this world is absolute.

It only depends on whether their interests align.

Xu Chuan paused for a moment, then said loudly, "Yun Zhongzi and I have a half-master-disciple relationship. I am your senior brother. Do you really not intend to come and see me, Junior Brother Weidao?"

The sound carried far and wide.

Upon hearing this, Wei Dao, who was meditating in a certain hall, sighed softly and got up to go there.

Yun Zhongzi treated him with all his heart and respected Wei Dao very much.

Xu Chuan brought up Yun Zhongzi, so Wei Dao naturally couldn't refuse to meet him.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, what do you mean by this?" Wei Changkong's face darkened.

"What, Fellow Daoist Wei, do you intend to attack me? Your Wei family doesn't have many elders at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

Xu Chuan suddenly unleashed the pressure of a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, forming a strong gust of wind that exploded outwards.

Wei Changkong had only recently reached the third level of Foundation Establishment and was no match for Xu Chuan.

Just now.

A voice advocating morality was heard.

"Why didn't anyone inform me of Senior Brother Xu's arrival?"

Xu Chuan withdrew his oppressive aura and looked outside the main hall.

Then a handsome and refined young man walked in.

When he last met Xu Chuan, he seemed less arrogant and more harboring a deep-seated ambition.

"Greetings, Senior Brother. It has been more than ten years since we last met at the Pill Hall. How have you been?" Wei Dao said calmly.

"It's alright." Xu Chuan asked, "How did Senior Yun Zhongzi pass away, and where was he buried?"

"When his lifespan came to an end, he passed away peacefully, his body turning into dust. As he instructed, I scattered his ashes on the mountaintop, beneath the bright moon."

From then on, the gentle breeze was their constant companion, and the bright moon was ever-present.

“That’s just the senior’s personality.” Xu Chuan paused, his eyes fixed on Wei Dao. “Senior Yun Zhongzi has high hopes for you, saying that you have the potential to surpass him in alchemy.”

I hope you won't let him down.

“I won’t,” Wei Dao said firmly.

"Are you determined to stay in Guangling County?"

"This is where my opportunity lies."

"Opportunities and misfortunes are unpredictable."

"How can you know whether you'll be lucky or unlucky if you don't try?"

Xu Chuan looked at him and, seeing his unwavering determination, sighed slightly, "I understand. Well, you'd better keep it up."

Your alchemy skills are still far behind those of my senior brother.

"Senior brother, I have also made a lot of progress over the past ten years."

"When you are confident, you can come to me. If you defeat me, I will give you what Senior Yun Zhongzi gave me."

"What?"

"I'll talk to you after you win."

After saying this, Xu Chuan chuckled and immediately walked out of the main hall, leaving behind a message.

"Since the Wei family wants to deal with my Xu family, why bother with hiding it? Let's go all out this time, and our cultivation will not have been in vain."

"I, Xu, would like to see if the two former overlords of Guangling County can shake my Xu family!"

A burst of laughter rang out.

Xu Chuan soared into the air and transformed into a streak of blue light, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

"Ancestor, this Xu Chuan is too arrogant!" The Wei family patriarch's face was ashen. "He's only at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment, while we have the Cao family behind us!"

Wei Changkong was also angry, but he had to admire Xu Chuan. "Yes, he has only been at the fourth level of Foundation Establishment for more than ten years, while I have only just entered the third level of Foundation Establishment after several decades."

That bottleneck in the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment—I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to overcome it in my lifetime.

Upon hearing this, the head of the Wei family was speechless.

"As long as the Ancestor collects the materials for True Essence Pills, Wei Dao will do his best to help. As long as there are high-grade True Essence Pills, the cultivation speed will not be slow."

"Then thank you very much, Weidao."

(End of this chapter)