Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 251 Golden Core Cultivation and Human Favors, Mo Yue Returns

Half a month later.

Spica.

The three sects are holding a trial here. The trial involves entering the Tiancang Mountains for seven days, hunting down designated monsters, and bringing back a certificate to earn points.

All participants were Qi Refining disciples.

This is a grand event in the seven cities of Tiancang, and Foundation Establishment families from the seven cities, Foundation Establishment clans from surrounding towns, and independent cultivators will all participate.

Even families specializing in Golden Core cultivation would send some disciples to participate.

If the disciples who join the three sects can grow up and become high-ranking members of the three sects, it will also be of great benefit to the Golden Core families.

In terms of profound foundation, ordinary Golden Core families cannot compare with these Golden Core sects.

After all, a Golden Core sect usually has two or three Golden Core cultivators, and some may even have the foundation of a late-stage Golden Core cultivator.

Although the Xu family did not send anyone to participate, they were invited to attend the ceremony, perhaps because of Huoyun Zhenren's influence.

At the recruitment venue of the three sects, someone used a special magical artifact called the Mystic Mirror to reflect the situation of many participants.

This magical artifact consists of a mother mirror and a child mirror. The scene reflected in the child mirror can be explored on the mother mirror, and can even be projected into the air with magical power to form a light screen.

This greatly surprised Xu Chuan.

Upon inquiry, it was learned that the method of crafting the Xuan Guang Mirror was also brought out from the Tian Cang Secret Realm and was rarely revealed to the outside world.

Of course, other ancient secret realms may also exist.

Through the light screen projected by the Xuan Guang Mirror, everyone watched the performance of the participants in the trial.

This is not only a trial for the three sects to recruit disciples, but some aristocratic families also invite rogue cultivators who failed the selection but performed well to join their families.

After all, the participants are all cultivators who have progressed from the late stage to the peak of Qi Refining, and those who perform well may be able to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage.

If a family does not absorb outstanding cultivators from outside, it will be difficult to grow rapidly by relying solely on the reproduction and development of its own members.

Not every family produces geniuses.

If a situation of generational gap arises, it could even lead to the rapid decline of the family.

Of course, when absorbing outsiders, we must also take various precautions to avoid being usurped.

Family development differs from sect development. In sect development, the leader doesn't need to be anyone else, as long as they are a sect disciple.

But if the leader of a family changes his or her surname, can it still be the same family?
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

After the three trials concluded, the participants returned to the venue.

Based on their performance in the trials and their spiritual root aptitude, the elders of the three sects invited their preferred disciples to join their sects.

If they encounter someone with high qualifications, they will even compete for them.

Xu Chuan didn't openly recruit anyone; he simply remained invisible until the trial ended.

Besides not wanting to attract attention, there was also the slightly ominous sign from the divination, which seemed to indicate that there were demonic sect spies among these disciples participating in the trial.

Although he was said to be an undercover agent, you couldn't tell from his martial arts moves at all.

Xu Chuan naturally wouldn't take the risk.

However, as he was saying goodbye to others and preparing to leave, the head of the Hua family stepped forward and said, "Patriarch Xu, my ancestor invites you."

"Fairy Qingxue?" Xu Chuan raised an eyebrow, quite surprised.

"Indeed, our ancestor is waiting for you in the top-tier private room on the second floor of Qingfeng Pavilion in the city."

After pondering for a moment, Xu Chuan replied, "Alright, I will go and see Fairy Qingxue now."

After saying this, he bid farewell to the head of the Hua family and left.

Qingfeng Pavilion.

Second floor, the top-tier private room.

"Fairy Qingxue, I, Xu, have arrived."

Xu Chuan stood at the door of the top-tier private room and sent a telepathic message inside.

A few moments.

The restrictions dissipated, the door to the private room opened automatically, and a voice came out, "Fellow Daoist Xu, please come in."

Xu Chuan entered.

Besides Hua Qingxue, there was also a refined middle-aged man in a green robe. He was tall and slender, with a short beard and a faint smile on his lips. He was holding a jade cup and drinking wine.

After she finished drinking, Hua Qingxue smiled and served her a cup of tea.

Xu Chuan had some guesses in his mind, but he did not rashly release his divine sense to investigate.

"Greetings, Fairy Qingxue. May I ask what brings you here, Master Hua, to summon me?" Xu Chuan asked, clasping his hands in greeting.

Hua Qingxue turned her head upon hearing this and said with a faint smile, "I heard that the Xu family did not send anyone to participate in the Three Sects Trial this time?"

"Qingxue Fairy knows the situation of my Xu family very well, and we don't have any outstanding Qi Refining juniors."

"If I were to offer you a spot as an inner disciple of the Azure Wood Sect, would you be willing to accept it, Fellow Daoist Xu?"

"One should not accept rewards without merit, and let's wait until my Xu family has a suitable successor before discussing this matter."

"Fellow Daoist Xu is indeed cautious. I do have something to ask of you, but unfortunately you won't give me the chance," Hua Qingxue sighed softly.

Xu Chuan smiled upon hearing this, "The Hua family is now on good terms with my Xu family and has helped us many times. As long as it's not too difficult, I, Xu, will lend a hand."

Therefore, Fairy Qingxue, you may speak frankly.

"Then I will speak frankly," Hua Qingxue said. "Do you still have the Longevity Pill, the Qinghua Pill, that your guild auctioned not long ago?"

"Even if I don't say anything about this, Fairy Qingxue should know where that pill is."

"The Chen family, Chen Changge."

"It concerns client confidentiality, so my firm won't disclose it. It's all just Fairy Qingxue's own speculation," Xu Chuan said with a smile.

"As expected, I was too late." Hua Qingxue sighed again.

"The Qinghua Pill can extend the lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator by thirty years. Is this news true?" The refined man in the green robe suddenly spoke.

"Replying to the senior, this is what the person who commissioned the auction said."

"Now that he has gained thirty years of lifespan, Chen Changge will probably no longer be concerned about the formation of the Golden Core. With his Heavenly Spiritual Root talent, the chances of him entering the Golden Core stage in one or two decades are not low."

Heavenly Spiritual Root Aptitude?
Xu Chuan was slightly surprised. He had only heard that Chen Changge had exceptional talent, but he was surprised to learn that he actually possessed such talent. No wonder he dared to claim that he could achieve the Divine Power Core Formation.

Unfortunately, it all fell short of expectations!
"It seems you've already guessed who I am. Just as Xue'er said, I am a person with a delicate mind and keen intellect."

Xu Chuan clasped his hands and bowed, saying, "This junior greets Senior Feng."

This person was none other than Feng Juechen, the Grand Elder of the Qingmu Sect.

Feng Juechen nodded slightly, "No need for formalities. You are only one step away from the Golden Core stage. Perhaps we can become equals in the future."

"Just one step away is an insurmountable chasm; countless people are stuck at the Golden Core stage," Xu Chuan sighed.

"I came here quietly this time to seek the Qinghua Pill. I wonder if your Xu family still has any?" Feng Juechen turned to look at Xu Chuan and asked directly.

"This"

"Don't worry, I won't force you. Given how much Master Huoyun dotes on your granddaughter, if I were to do that, he might come storming into my cave and demand an explanation!"

Feng Juechen raised the corners of his mouth slightly and continued, "If your Xu family still has Qinghua Pills, you may make your demands. As long as I can do it, I will definitely agree."

Xu Chuan secretly weighed the pros and cons, realizing that the friendship with a Golden Core cultivator was of immense value.

"The Qinghua Pill was originally intended to be auctioned by the consignor in two batches. My Xu family secretly bought one of them from him, so that it might come in handy someday."

Xu Chuan slowly said, "Since Senior Feng wants this pill, I can naturally trade with you."

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Hua Qingxue's eyes, and she asked, "What are the conditions?"

"A favor from Senior Feng, whether it's helping my Xu family in times of crisis, or something else, is all I need."

Xu Chuan remained silent for two breaths before continuing, "I want a spot to enter the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm!"

Feng Juechen pondered for a moment and said, "The first condition is easy to agree to. As long as it is within my capabilities, I can naturally help. However, if the Xu family asks me to deal with someone I cannot handle, I have the right to refuse."

“Of course,” Xu Chuan nodded.

"As for the second one," Feng Juechen looked up at Xu Chuan, "as far as I know, True Person Huoyun recently exchanged a spot in a secret realm with the Grand Elder of the Qingcang Sect."

"It should be for your granddaughter, right?"

“Exactly.” Xu Chuan said frankly, “However, I have been stuck at the Foundation Establishment stage for some time. I have heard that there may be innate spiritual objects born in the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm, and I would like to try my luck there.”

As for the competition for the secret realm slots, Xu is not good at fighting and should have no hope of winning them.

"If Senior Feng agrees, then I, Xu, am willing to give up this Azure Flower Pill."

Hua Qingxue turned to look at Feng Juechen.

If he hadn't come today, Xu Chuan would never have revealed that the Xu family possessed the Qinghua Pill.

Feng Juechen nodded slightly to Hua Qingxue, then looked at Xu Chuan and said, "I do have one more spot in the secret realm, so I'll give it to you, Fellow Daoist Xu."

As he spoke, he patted the storage bag at his waist, took out a token and handed it to Xu Chuan, "This is the qualification certificate for entering the secret realm, made by the Tiancang Sect."

Before entering the secret realm, the Heavenly Azure Sect will conduct checks to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation.

Xu Chuan immediately clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Senior Feng. The pills are in my Xu family. I will send them over when I return."

"No need. You can deliver it to the Hua family in three days," Feng Juechen said.

"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Feng Juechen nodded slightly.

Xu Chuan left immediately.

Exchanging a favor from a Golden Core cultivator and a spot in the Heavenly Azure Realm for a single Azure Flower Pill is absolutely worthwhile.

After Xu Chuan left, Hua Qingxue nestled into Feng Juechen's arms, smiling radiantly. She looked up at his face and whispered, "Brother Chen, I'm sorry to have troubled you with all this for Qingxue's sake."

Feng Juechen smiled slightly, “The Longevity Pill is different from other pills. It is extremely rare and its high value is normal. Moreover, how can I ask you to spend money for Xue’er?”

He flicked her nose as he spoke, and then said, "Although the competition among the seven cities for the secret realm is fierce, the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm is even more dangerous, with no shortage of third-tier demonic beasts."

To find the opportunity to obtain the Golden Elixir, besides relying on personal luck, it is only possible in certain dangerous places.

Less than half of the people emerged from the secret realm on the last two occasions; it must have been greed that caused this!

"Brother Chen, what do you think of Xu Chuan? Is it worthwhile for our Hua family to cooperate with him and oppose the Yuan and Fang families?"

"Qingxue, your judgment is certainly good. Although the Xu family is young, its potential is not low. Once Xu Deling grows up and can enter the Golden Core stage, then the Xu family will have two Golden Core cultivators standing behind them."

In one leap, they will become the youngest Golden Core family in the Seven Cities of Tiancang.

Those families that oppose them will inevitably be purged.

A family specializing in Golden Core cultivation is certainly qualified to occupy a small town, and other forces will tacitly approve of it.

Unless they are hostile forces, Golden Core families rarely target each other.

"But I feel that the Xu family's ambitions seem to go beyond that."

"That's Xu's own business. If you think getting involved in this vortex is detrimental to the Hua family, then you don't need to be too close, but don't offend them either."

In short, with the birth of the new Golden Core family, there are both advantages and disadvantages, and it all depends on the Hua family's choice.

According to my information, Master Huoyun highly values ​​his disciple and will likely do everything in his power to help her achieve her Core Formation!

"With a Golden Core cultivator providing full assistance, the Xu family is truly blessed." Hua Qingxue sighed slightly, then asked, "By the way, Brother Chen, when will you allow the children of our lineage to be recognized as ancestors?"

"No rush." ​​Feng Juechen gently stroked her hair. "Sect Master Yin is nearing the end of his life, with at most another 10 or 20 years to live. Once he dies, there will be no one in the Yin family to suppress me."

With my talent, I even have a high chance of being elected as the next sect leader of the Aoki Sect.

Wouldn't it be better to let our children recognize their ancestors then?

"I will listen to whatever you say, Brother Chen."

Dawei.

The Xu family of Dongxi.

Mo Yue's return was naturally a major event for the Xu family.

All the second-generation members of the Xu family who were away rushed back to the main branch.

Bihan Pool.

Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, and Xu Mingxuan gathered here.

Besides the second generation, there are also some important figures from the third and fourth generations, such as Xu Dezhao, Xu Deheng, and Xu Chonghui.

"Uncle Moyue, how are Father, Mingxian, and Ling'er in the Southern Region? Have they settled down?"

Xu Mingwei, as the eldest brother, spoke first.

Mo Yue, whose body was only about ten feet long, was floating in mid-air. His dark golden dragon eyes swept over everyone around him, and he grinned and said, "Don't you all look around? Who's with Xu Chuan?"

Mo Yue first boasted a bit, and then slowly began to say, "I settled down in a place called Yunxi Town three years ago."

There was a Wu family from Jiaoxiu City who had ill intentions towards them, but I, the great master, took action and completely wiped them out. All their wealth became the foundation for the Xu family's development.

This saved a lot of time.

"Horned City?" Xu Mingyuan asked, "Uncle Mo Yue, could you tell us about the basic situation there?"

"no problem!"

Then, Mo Yue began to recount the situation of the seven cities of Tiancang, the Tiancang Sect, and the Qingmu Sect.

Next came the matter of Yunxi Town.

"By the way, that little girl Xu Deling has now become the disciple of a master craftsman at the fourth level of the Golden Core stage. She is highly regarded and will likely help her to form her Golden Core."

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingwei and the others all smiled.

In the Southern Region, as long as a family produces a Golden Core cultivator, their situation will be much better.

As long as we don't provoke those top-tier Golden Core or Nascent Soul forces, we will definitely have decades or even centuries of peaceful development.

"Given his father's behavior, he would surely plan things out carefully."

Xu Mingwei smiled and said that he was naturally happy that the Xu family of Yunxi could develop steadily.

"By the way, Uncle Moyue, is there something important that brings you back this time?"

Xu Mingyuan suddenly said.

He felt that Mo Yue had come all the way from Tiannan Region, and it couldn't be just to talk about the situation in Xuchuan.

Or perhaps it was just a side effect.

Mo Yue looked at Xu Mingyuan and grinned, "Among Xu Chuan's descendants, you are indeed the most thoughtful. You came back this time because of someone."

After saying that, he looked at Xu Mingwei and said, "Is there a child named Xu Jingwu among your descendants?"

"How do you know?" Xu Mingwei was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "It must have been Father who calculated it, right? This child is exceptionally gifted."

His physical constitution is far superior to Wen Jing's!

“Go and bring him here; my return is related to him.”

Xu Mingwei seemed to sense the gravity of Mo Yue's tone and immediately said, "Chonghui, have Wenjing bring the child here."

"Yes, grandfather."

Soon.

Xu Wenjing then carried Xu Jingwu to this place.

Xu Jingwu is two years old now. He has rosy skin and bright, dark eyes that look around with curiosity.

Especially when he saw Mo Yue floating in mid-air, his eyes lit up, and he pointed at him, calling out "Longlong". Mo Yue was also looking him over.

He couldn't see through a person's fortune or karma, but when he saw Xu Jingwu, he felt a desire to devour him.

It seems that eating him would be of great benefit to them.

Restoring peak third-tier strength is commonplace, and even further advancement is possible.

Mo Yue quickly composed himself.

“It’s truly extraordinary!”

"Is there anything special about Wu'er?" Xu Mingwei asked.

Mo Yue said, "I don't know the specifics either, but according to Xu Chuan's guess, in this region, whenever a great calamity comes, a person with great fortune will be born."

The more intense the calamity, the more extraordinary the person with the destiny.

Ye Fan is one, he is another, and other families may also produce such geniuses.

Of all of them, this little guy is the most special.

"Why?" Xu Mingwei asked in a deep voice.

"Xu Chuan said that he possesses all the martial arts talents of your lineage, with a body full of martial bones, the heart of a martial ancestor, and a tuft between his eyebrows that is the prototype of the martial arts heavenly eye."

This is the destiny of a Martial Ancestor, with the potential to open up a new realm of martial arts and become the ancestor of all martial arts!

The ancestor of martial arts?!
The sound exploded in everyone's minds like thunder, leaving them unable to react for a long time.

next moment.

Everyone looked at the baby in Xu Wenjing's arms, whose eyes were blinking.

"Isn't this a joyous occasion?!" Xu Chonghui's expression brightened.

However, Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, and the others showed no joy on their faces.

Mo Yue said, "Those who possess great fortune often find themselves in the vortex of calamities. If not handled properly, they will face numerous disasters, which may bring annihilation to the Xu family."

"Father asked you to come back, so he must have already made arrangements," Xu Mingyuan said, looking at Mo Yue.

Mo Yue nodded slightly. "According to him, most people destined by fate have no way to escape, so let them complete their mission, spread their teachings throughout the world, and then fake their death to escape until this great calamity is over."

However, before faking his death, he needs to be separated from the Xu family.

"Does Father mean for Wu'er to leave the Xu family and grow up outside?"

“Any memories of him should be sealed away, known only to one or two people, so that we can respond and make arrangements.”

Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan exchanged a glance, then bowed to Mo Yue and said, "We'll leave the matter of your memories to you, Uncle Mo Yue."

"Don't worry, I'll be staying for a while."

Moyue came primarily for this purpose.

Xu Wenjing was a little reluctant and looked at Xu Jingwu, saying, "Wu'er is still so young. It's not too late to send him away in a few more years."

Mo Yue watched quietly; he wouldn't interfere with the rest.

However, he believes that Xu Mingwei and the others will make the right choice.

Seven or eight days later.

Xu Jingwu was sent to a remote mountain village called Fushan Village in Guangling County, where he was adopted by a farmer.

The Xu family conducted a thorough investigation into the adoptive parents.

This couple, unable to have children, remained harmonious and loving in their middle age, diligently working on the farm.

The farmer's family surname is Jiang. Because Xu Jingwu carried a sachet engraved with the character "Wu", the couple named him Jiang Wu.

His memories, and those of the rest of the Xu family, were sealed away by Mo Yue.

Only Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan remained.

Not long after, Mo Yue left "Qinghai Forest" again.

"The destiny of a martial ancestor, elder brother, I never expected that someone with such a destiny would be born into our Xu family. In the next one or two decades, there may be more and more people with extraordinary talents emerging."

My Xu family must handle this with caution.

Xu Mingyuan looked at Xu Mingwei and sighed.

"In terms of disciplining our children, the Xu family has always been better than other families. I will also have Chonghui give them repeated instructions. Besides, there are people from the secret service keeping an eye on us, so there shouldn't be any major problems."

After a pause, Xu Mingwei looked into the distance and murmured again, "However, I am more worried about my father."

Here, my Xu family has reached the pinnacle of aristocratic families, but in the Southern Heavenly Domain, the Golden Core stage is merely the starting point for any aristocratic family.

"Don't you know what kind of person our father is, elder brother?" Xu Mingyuan chuckled upon hearing this, "You're just worrying unnecessarily."

Given his personality, he would never show his fangs in Yunxi Town unless he achieved the Golden Elixir.

At most, it's just minor skirmishes.

Moreover, since De Ling has become the disciple of Huo Yun Zhenren, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator, with his background, those Foundation Establishment families wouldn't dare to do anything to him unless there's a major conflict.

Xu Mingwei turned to look at him and smiled gently, "Perhaps I'm overthinking it."

“My brother and I will just guard this business for our father. I believe he will definitely return before the great calamity comes.”

Xu Mingyuan nodded slightly, his gaze unwavering.

Three or four years have passed, and the Xu family's fortunes continue to rise. In terms of the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators, they are catching up with the three old-established Golden Core families: the Cao family, the Sima family, and the Liu family.

Martial arts masters and Qi Refining stage cultivators are constantly emerging.

The number of people in the secret service continued to grow.

Knowing that Xu Jingwu would be the one to open up a new realm of martial arts, the Xu family attached great importance to martial arts.

After all, compared to cultivators of immortality, the Xu family has more people who practice martial arts.

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With the experience gained from the journey, Mo Yue returned to Yunxi Town in less than a month.

Xu Chuan naturally noticed this as well.

"How is it?" Xu Chuan asked, looking at the foot-long dragon in front of him.

"With me in charge, there's nothing that can't be accomplished. Xu Mingwei and the others will naturally do as I say."

Xu Chuan didn't expose him, and smiled, saying, "Now I can rest assured. In a few months, you will come with me to enter the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm."

"A secret realm?!" Mo Yue exclaimed in surprise, shaking his dragon tail. "I've only been gone a short time, and so much has happened to you!"

Tell me quickly!

Mo Yue was very interested.

Xu Chuan didn't hide anything and briefly explained that Xu Deling would also be on the path of cultivating supernatural powers and forming the core, that he had obtained a spot in the Heavenly Azure Realm, the Xu family auction, his friendship with the Chen family, and his transaction with Feng Juechen.

"De Ling has such an opportunity?!" Mo Yue exclaimed in astonishment. "Ordinary Golden Core cultivation methods don't record the cultivation methods for supernatural powers. That old man Huo Yun is really generous!"

"To extend the lifespan of the Chen family patriarch, who possesses the Heavenly Spiritual Root aptitude, in exchange for a favor and a spot in the secret realm with the Grand Elder of the Green Wood Sect."

Xu Chuan, you've accomplished so much without making a sound.

"But exchanging it for a favor from a Golden Core cultivator is already worthwhile, so why do you need a spot in the secret realm? Didn't De Ling already have one?" Mo Yue asked again, puzzled.

"The main ingredient of the Nourishing Spirit Pill, the Heavenly God Fruit, is only known to exist in the Heavenly Azure Secret Realm. Although my divine sense has already broken through the Foundation Establishment limit, De Ling, Ming Wei, and Xiao Yao can also use it."

"They are truly blessed to have an ancestor like you to plan for them!" Mo Yue suddenly felt a surge of emotion.

Xu Chuan felt a pang of jealousy in Mo Yue's voice, then smiled and said, "Of course you'll get a share too. I've heard there are third-tier demonic beasts in the secret realm."

"Haha, you're really loyal!"

Mo Yue immediately shook his dragon tail excitedly again, his eyes flashing with two beams of light, "As long as I have a complete third-tier water-type demon spirit pill, I will definitely be able to return to my peak within a few months."

"The Heavenly Azure Secret Realm belongs to the ancient Azure Dragon Sect. It contains countless inheritances and innate spiritual treasures. Although few people obtain them, they are not entirely unavailable."

"Going in might yield some gains; even if not, the remaining spiritual herbs and demonic beasts should still be worthwhile."

Mo Yue grew increasingly expectant, then said he needed to conserve his energy and crawled back into the spirit beast pouch for a short rest.

Xu Chuan shook his head and chuckled.

With Chen Changge's return to the scene, the once-declining Chen family has been revitalized.

Many former family members came to visit this ancestor of the Chen family.

Chen Changge has concealed his sharpness, unlike before, but he seems even more extraordinary than before.

Many people speculated that he would soon reach the Golden Core stage.

In addition, Chen Changge will enter the Tiancang Secret Realm for the third time.

He had tried twice before, but hadn't gotten any good opportunities.

Some young Foundation Establishment cultivators who had reached the peak of their cultivation heard of his reputation and wanted to fight him in the secret realm, hoping to use his fame to build their own illustrious name.

Xu Chuan remained silent in response.

Cultivating immortality isn't about fighting and killing; fame and power are just fleeting things.

Longevity and enduring vision are the ultimate pursuit.

Then, only half a month later...

Huang Tianba, along with the heavily injured Huang Tianxiong and the dying Huang Tianhu, fled back to Yunxi Town from the Tiancang Mountains in a sorry state.

He went to the Xu family's business to seek medicine.

"Manager Ye, please save my second and third brothers!"

Its mournful cries naturally alerted Ye Fan and Xu Deyue.

Without saying a word, Ye Fan patted his storage bag and took out a high-grade herb pill, which he gave to Huang Tianxiong. Xu Deyue also took out a pill and fed it to Huang Tianhu.

They would carry one or two high-quality healing and detoxifying pills with them, just in case.

After swallowing the pill, Huang Tianxiong's complexion seemed to improve.

However, Huang Tianhu was still barely breathing. Xu Deyue examined him and sighed softly, "His meridians are broken and his internal organs are shattered. Even a top-grade herbal pill cannot save him."

Huang Tianba's face immediately turned pale.

Ye Fan also examined Huang Tianxiong's condition. "His internal injuries aren't too serious, but he's unconscious, and it seems his consciousness has been damaged?"

Huang Tianba said, "My second brother was hit by a hidden weapon from a guest elder of the Yuan family, and he blocked it for me."

"The guest elders of the Yuan family?" Ye Fan's expression changed. "They attacked you?"

He and Xu Deyue exchanged a glance and instantly understood that this matter was aimed at the Xu family.

This is a provocation against the Xu family.

Since the Yuan family did not dare to directly attack the Xu family, they chose to suppress the independent cultivator teams that were on good terms with the Xu family.

In Yunxi Town, the three Huang brothers had the closest relationship with the Xu family.

"I still have a Jade Sprout Pill here. Judging from Brother Tianxiong's condition, he shouldn't have been injured by a high-level magic weapon that damages spiritual consciousness, otherwise he would have died on the spot."

"Thank you very much, Brother Ye," Huang Tianba said, clasping his hands in thanks.

He had naturally heard of the Jade Sprout Pill. This pill was precious and considered a holy product for healing among second-tier pills.

He then took the pill and gave it to Huang Tianxiong.

"As for Brother Tianhu, ordinary pills probably won't work. Take him back to the Xu family with me, and I'll ask my master to take a look at him."

If even he cannot be saved, there is nothing more the Xu family can do.

"Thank you!"

Huang Tianba clasped his hands in a fist and nodded, then led the two brothers back to the Xu family.

Many people discussed this extensively.

"It seems the Yuan family no longer wants to tolerate the Xu family."

"If I were in the Yuan family, I certainly wouldn't want the Xu family to continue developing either. After all, the Xu family's progress has been too fast, especially after the auction, their reputation has soared."

I've heard that many prominent families in the seven cities want to establish a long-term cooperative relationship with the Xu family.

If the Xu family were to establish this network of connections, the Yuan and Fang families would likely be driven out of Yunxi Town.

"Only by becoming a Golden Core family can a family that has been building up to Foundation Establishment for centuries escape this curse," an old man said slowly.

Xu Mansion.

Main hall.

Ye Fan stayed with Huang Tianba and the others, while Xu Deyue went to invite Xu Chuan.

Upon hearing this, Xu Chuan also went to the hall with him to check on Huang Tianxiong and Huang Tianhu.

With a flick of his finger, two emerald green threads disappeared into the bodies of the two men.

A few moments.

Xu Chuan opened his eyes and said, "Huang Tianxiong has taken the superior-grade Hundred Herbs Pill and Jade Sprout Pill, and is now fine. He should wake up in another half hour."

Huang Tianhu

Huang Tianba asked with a sorrowful expression, "Patriarch Xu, how is my third brother? Can he still be saved?"

"If possible, Mr. Huang is willing to exchange all his savings for it."

Xu Chuan turned to look at Huang Tianba, his eyes slightly shimmering.

Xu Chuan knew the Huang family's situation well, and after working together for several years, he also knew that they were decent people.

After thinking for a moment, he said, "I can save your third brother, but it will take a lot of effort. As for your Huang family's savings, I don't need them. I would like to invite the three of you brothers to join my Xu family."

Upon hearing that he could be saved, Huang Tianba almost burst into tears of joy, but then asked in surprise, "Let us brothers join the Xu family?"

"You'll join secretly, but on the surface you'll still be independent cultivators in Yunxi Town, making a living by taking on various missions, hunting in the Tiancang Mountains, or searching for spiritual herbs and materials."

“Alright, I, Huang, agree on behalf of the three of us brothers!” Huang Tianba readily agreed.

"Fellow Daoist Huang, won't you reconsider? You can wait for your other two brothers to wake up, discuss it, and then decide. I won't force you."

After all, your brother was injured because of the Xu family's affairs, and the Xu family naturally wouldn't stand idly by.

Xu Chuan smiled faintly.

"The three of us brothers have always stood together through thick and thin. This time, we have been saved, and we should repay your kindness." Huang Tianba said, "As for being targeted by the Yuan family, every time we rogue cultivators enter the Tiancang Mountains, we are walking on the edge of life and death."

Sometimes they are targeted by other Foundation Establishment families entering the mountain, and sometimes they are targeted by other independent cultivators.

Even encountering monsters would be dangerous.

This cannot be blamed on the Xu family.

After all, the Xu family paid us with spirit stones.

As he spoke, he glanced at Huang Tianxiong and Huang Tianba, then clasped his hands in a fist salute to Xu Chuan and said, "Patriarch Xu, I entrust my third brother to you."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly and said, "Ye Fan, take Huang Tianhu to my meditation room. The rest of you can wait here."

"Yes, Master."

Ye Fan took Huang Tianhu to Xu Chuan's meditation room, placed him on the bed, bowed and left the room, then stood guard at the door.

"They all think about crushing the other with their fists, it's so boring."

Xu Chuan muttered to himself, then condensed the life-giving liquid and dripped it into Huang Tianhu's mouth through his fingertips.

(End of this chapter)