Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 331 Xu Chuan, are you kidding me! (8K bonus chapter, I'm really being squeezed dry!)

"Fellow Daoist Xu, this seems to be more than just a trapping formation, doesn't it?" Mo Wentian probed with his divine sense and asked with a hint of doubt.

"Senior Mo's eyes are like torches, possessing the effects of trapping and illuminating formations. Even a Golden Core cultivator at the peak of their cultivation would find it difficult to escape in a short time."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly.

Mo Wentian nodded slightly and said no more.

Several hours passed quietly.

The entrance to the secret realm at the bottom of the lake.

The radiance began to dim and shrink at a speed visible to the naked eye.

The spatial force that held the entrance back receded like the tide.

The vortex-shaped light gate gradually blurred and faded, eventually disappearing completely into the air with a soft "pop," leaving no trace.

The huge whirlpool on the lake below, caused by the existence of the entrance to the secret realm, gradually subsided, and the waves stopped.

The lake water returned to its deep, inky blue, reflecting the clouds that were gradually gathering in the sky.

The entire central area of ​​Taihe Lake fell into a brief calm before the storm.

This tranquility did not last long.

After about half a cup of tea's time, the calm lake surface and the cloud-shrouded sky suddenly changed!

First, without warning, tiny lights of varying intensity appeared in various places above the lake.

Figures appeared within these lights.

Some staggered, some cried out in surprise, and some calmly appeared in mid-air!
Some levitated directly using their magical artifacts, while others were caught off guard and plummeted towards the lake surface, hurriedly regaining their footing.

"Out!"

"The secret realm has finally closed!"

Many people started talking about it.

At this moment, huge splashes of water erupted from the once smooth, mirror-like surface of the lake!
One figure after another burst out of the water, creating a curtain of water that filled the sky.

These were all in the lake when they were teleported out.

However, some people did not surface but instead escaped directly into the water.

In just a dozen breaths, hundreds and thousands of figures appeared out of thin air in the sky and on the lake surface within a radius of dozens of miles in the center of the lake!
Their cultivation levels ranged from Qi Refining to Golden Core, their clothing varied, their auras were chaotic, and shouts, curses, the humming of magical artifacts, and the splashing of water filled the air.

The once tranquil lake area instantly became noisy and chaotic.

Everything was observed by the three Nascent Soul cultivators and the transformed demon.

The area within a radius of two hundred miles was covered by his divine sense.

Nothing can be hidden!

Xu Chuan, Mo Yue, Qi Tianxiong, and two others stood high in the sky, looking down at everything.

The people below exchanged glances, their eyes revealing wariness.

At that moment, a sound suddenly came from high above.

"The fellow Daoists who escaped in the water, as well as the people around them, all gathered towards the center of the lake. This area, spanning two hundred miles, was completely enveloped by the great formation."

"Without the consent of the Greedy Wolf Sect, the Heavenly Azure Sect, the Mo family, and my Yunxi Xu family, you will not be able to leave."

Upon hearing this, everyone looked up and saw a figure the size of an ant hundreds of feet in the air.

Their expressions varied, and their brows were furrowed.

Many people looked as if they had expected this, and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Those who disobey orders shall die!"

The combined pressure of the three Nascent Soul cultivators and the transformed demon instantly erupted, enveloping an area of ​​two hundred miles.

The combined pressure from the four forces made everyone feel as if several small mountains were pressing down on their shoulders.

They began to gather in the center of the lake.

Those who wanted to escape in the chaos also flew out of the lake and rushed towards that direction.

People have to bow their heads under the roof.

Xu Chuan and the others also slowly descended.

"That's a transformed demon!" Several Golden Core cultivators' pupils suddenly contracted. "The other three forces all have Nascent Soul cultivators present, so could the remaining transformed demon be a member of the Xu family of Yunxi?"

"It seems that many fellow Daoists have recognized the person next to me. Now that many forces from both prefectures have gathered, let me formally introduce him."

His name is Mo Yue. He is the Supreme Elder of my Xu family and a great demon in human form!
As for his strength, he was evenly matched with Sect Master Qi in their previous battle.

Qi Tianxiong snorted coldly, "Xu Chuan, let's not waste any more time and get down to business."

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "Then let's do as Sect Master Qi said. The appearance of the Innate Secret Realm is a grand event for both prefectures. I bet you all have gained quite a few opportunities inside."

"You can see why we four have set up this formation."

A deafening roar erupted from the crowd.

Xu Chuan paused for a moment, then said, "However, everyone, don't panic. We won't go too far. Those who belong to the four major powers can leave safely by showing their credentials."

The members of the Greedy Wolf Sect stand in the east, the members of the Heavenly Azure Sect stand in the south, the members of the Mo family stand in the west, and the members of my Yunxi Xu family stand in the north.

The rest of you, voluntarily hand over your winnings, we'll take half, and the rest will be yours for this time. We can guarantee that we won't cause you any trouble afterwards.

Whether it's innate spiritual objects, rare spiritual herbs, uncommon spiritual materials, or even spiritual veins, we can bring them out. What haven't our four forces seen before?

If you don't pay, you can try to see the consequences.

Xu is doing this for your own safety and well-being. If you don't have the strength, don't try to challenge the majesty of a Nascent Soul cultivator!

Alright, fellow cultivators, let's get moving.

The words fell.

Under Qi Tianxiong's cold gaze, the cultivators of the Greedy Wolf Sect quickly gathered in the east, their blood-red robes blending seamlessly with the chilling demonic aura.

In the south, the elders of the Tiancang Sect stood like a forest of green robes, their demeanor solemn and disciplined.

In the western direction, a few Mo family cultivators stood.

However, a dramatic scene unfolded.

One after another, cultivators of varying cultivation levels and attire, without any hesitation, either alone or in small groups, transformed into streaks of light and headed straight for the north.

Among them were demonic cultivators whose bodies still exuded a bloodthirsty aura, rogue cultivators with upright and righteous auras, Foundation Establishment elders from small families, patriarchs from Golden Core families, and even Qi Refining cultivators.

They flowed like rivers into the sea, continuously merging into the airspace in front of the Xu family's camp.

In an instant, the number reached several thousand.

This bizarre scene instantly made the expressions on the faces of Qi Tianxiong, Mo Wentian, and Xi Daoyun incredibly interesting.

Qi Tianxiong was stunned at first, then a surge of furious anger at being fooled rushed to the top of his head, the veins on his forehead bulged like earthworms, and his demonic energy exploded, stirring up the surrounding clouds.

He whirled around, his eyes piercing Xu Chuan like blood-red knives, his voice hoarse and low with extreme rage: "Xu—Chuan—!"

"What the hell are you doing?! How could so many people from your Xu family get in?! Even some ants at the Qi Refining stage are here?!"

And them—”

He angrily pointed at several powerful cultivators, clearly Golden Core cultivators of the demonic path, who were flying towards the Xu family's camp, and roared, "Xiao Zhan, when did your Demon Heaven Chamber of Commerce become the Xu family's subordinate?"

Mo Wentian's brows were also furrowed, and his usual calm smile had disappeared, replaced by anger at being deceived.

His gaze was sharp as lightning, locking onto several Golden Core cultivators in front of the Xu family's camp. "Fellow Daoist Yan, Fellow Daoist Tang, and Fellow Daoist Yan, you only moved to Yunxi City. When did you become members of the Xu family?"

Although Xi Daoyun did not directly question him, his pale face was filled with gloom.

Even if he was completely confused, he knew that the three of them had been tricked by Xu Chuan!
"Roar--!"

A domineering and unparalleled dragon roar suddenly exploded!
Mo Yue's true dragon aura surged towards Qi Tianxiong.

boom!
The two powerful forces collided violently above the center of the lake, unleashing a muffled roar that shook the lake water below, causing huge waves to rise and the clouds in the air to swirl backward!

Countless cultivators were shaken by this pure clash of auras, their blood churning and they retreated repeatedly.

Mo Yue raised its massive dragon head, its cold, vertical pupils staring directly at Qi Tianxiong with undisguised mockery and arrogance: "What nonsense are you spouting?!"

"Whether they're from the Xu family of Yunxi or not, just ask them to show their proof!"

"Hey Qi, if you feel something's not right, if you're not satisfied, if you want to fight, I'll fight you right now until the world turns upside down!"

Arrogant!

overbearing!

No compromise!

Xu Deling and the others took the lead, each of them taking out a token with a flick of their wrists. Most of them were made of wood. As magic power was injected into them, the tokens trembled slightly and evolved into the character "Xu" in the air.

Xu Chuan smiled lightly, "It seems they are indeed all members of my Xu family. According to the agreement, people from all sides are not allowed to attack them."

"Don't forget, gentlemen, you all made a vow."

Qi Tianxiong gritted his teeth and said, "Xu Chuan, you're something else! I'll remember this debt!"

"Senior Mo, Senior Xi, where are you two?"

Mo Wentian said calmly, "Since you all have the Xu family token, you are naturally considered a member of the Xu family."

"We've been tricked again." Mo Wentian felt helpless. Just as the favor he owed had previously hampered his actions, Xu Chuan had now set a trap for them.

And in the end, they had no choice but to swallow this bitter pill.

But how exactly did he do it?

This is also the question that Qi Tianxiong and Xi Daoyun want to know.

The only possibility is that Xu Chuan had already guessed what was going on before he went in and had instructed his family to do so.

"Now that the people of each faction have found their allegiance, what are the rest of you waiting for?"

"Don't try to cheat or evade responsibility. Everyone who hands over their belongings must swear an oath. Or do you want several Nascent Soul seniors to personally inspect your storage bags?"

The remaining members of Tiancang Mansion and Tanlang Mansion, as well as those who had not traded with the Xu family in the secret realm, all had grim expressions.

But there is nothing they can do.

With four Nascent Soul level experts and Golden Core level experts from the four major forces joining forces, they were more than capable of defeating them without any resistance.

Moreover, this was still showing leniency.

After all, the Greedy Wolf Sect's style is not to simply take 50%.

"That's all."

In the ancient You City, the Sima family, Nie, Chao and other forces all began to back down. Being able to bring back a portion of it safely meant that the trip was not in vain.

They have no one to blame but themselves for not being strong enough.

If there were also Nascent Soul level experts, they would probably join this gluttonous feast without hesitation.

However, it is clear that among the four Nascent Soul forces, the Xu family is the biggest winner.

It is estimated that the other three families combined did not even have one-tenth of the Xu family's harvest.

Two hours later.

Xu Chuan and the others distributed all the proceeds.

According to the agreement, the Xu family will make the first selection, choosing the best among the best.

In the end, a trace of sorrow appeared in the eyes of the elders in the southern part of the Tiancang Sect.

The once mighty Tiancang Sect has fallen to such a state!

It seems only a matter of time before the Xu family takes their place.

Some of the elders had strange thoughts.

Xu Chuan formed hand seals, and the surrounding mist began to gradually dissipate. Six streams of light flew in from all directions and entered his storage ring.

"The formation has dissipated, and everyone may leave now. However, I have something to announce: three months from now, Yunxi City will host a grand auction and high-level trade fair."

If you have items that are difficult to sell, you can consign them at the auction. Golden Core cultivators can also barter to obtain the items they need.

If you're worried about being targeted by others, you can go to Yunxi City and slowly digest the items you obtained from this Innate Secret Realm.

Most importantly, at this high-level trade fair, my Xu family will be offering a Nascent Soul stage opportunity. Fellow cultivators who are interested should not miss it!

Upon hearing this, all the Golden Core cultivators present showed expressions of disbelief.

The city lord of Guyou City, the heads of the Sima, Nie, and Chao families, True Monarch Qingmu, True Monarch Bingqian, and other Golden Core Perfection cultivators all stared intently at Xu Chuan with tangible light in their eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Kurong, is what you say true?" the Ancient Nether City Lord asked in a deep voice.

"nature."

Mo Wentian seemed to be deep in thought, guessing that what Xu Chuan took out must be the heart of the Ten-Thousand-Year Awakening Tree. He had used it once, and the remaining one could indeed help another person resist the tribulation of inner demons.

"How generous! But how could he bear to part with such a treasure?!"

"What kind of trouble is he going to cause this time?"

"Since we've come this far, my Xu family will take our leave first." Xu Chuan said with a faint smile, "Anyone holding my Xu family's token who has nowhere else to go may also come to my Yunxi City."

Instead of using these resources, we could exchange them for cultivation pills, magical artifacts, and magical treasures.

As soon as he finished speaking, Mo Yue's figure swayed and transformed into a hundred-zhang-long dragon, like a mountain range stretching across the sky. Every scale of his body shimmered with a cold, hard metallic luster, and his four claws clenched loosely beneath his belly.

Xu Chuan's figure floated up like a cloud, landing steadily on the back of Mo Yue's neck behind his two majestic dragon horns. He stood with his hands behind his back, his blue robe remaining motionless in the wind.

Immediately afterwards, figures took to the air.

Xu Deling, Ye Fan, Xu Deyue, and the Xu Chongfei couple all stood behind Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan looked down and said with a faint smile, "Elder Huoyun, Elder Qingya, Elder Chen, you may come up as well."

"Thank you, Patriarch." The three bowed and then flew onto the dragon's back.

"Fellow Daoist Lieyang, Fellow Daoist Lei, you should join us as well."

Lieyang Zhenjun and Lei Wuji both had an agreement with the Xu family to hand over 30% of their profits, so they did not refuse and waited to board the dragon's back.

Just as Xu Chuan was about to let Mo Yue leave, Ye Fan cupped his hands and said, "Master, this disciple has taken in a nominal disciple in the secret realm this time. Please forgive me."

Xu Chuan was surprised and asked, "Who is it?"

"Ye Feng," Ye Fan called out softly.

A young man flew out from the crowd, standing on a flying sword, indicating that his cultivation level was only at the Qi Refining stage.

"Disciple Ye Feng greets Master and Grandmaster."

Ye Feng was dressed in a blue robe, his black hair was casually draped over his shoulders, he had a handsome appearance, and his eyes were full of excitement.

Many people are discussing it.

"This person has risen to the top in one step! He has directly become Ye Fan's disciple and the grand-disciple of True Monarch Ku Rong. His luck is truly enviable."

"Yes, putting aside True Monarch Ku Rong, even though Ye Fan has just formed his core, he is already renowned and incredibly powerful."

Xu Chuan carefully examined it with his divine sense and found that it had the aptitude of an earth spirit root.

“Master, we met this person by chance. He offered a high-grade innate spiritual item, the Xuanhuang Stone, as a trade, in exchange for becoming our disciple.”

"Sister Ling, Yue'er, and I discussed it, and ultimately decided that I would accept her as your disciple," Ye Fan explained telepathically. "So that's how it is. With her earth-spirit root aptitude, she's barely qualified to be your disciple."

Xu Chuan's words meant he agreed.

Ye Fan cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Master."

With a casual flick of his sleeve, Xu Chuan unleashed a soft, azure light that swept out like a bolt of silk, instantly lifting Ye Feng lightly and placing him steadily on the dragon's back, where he stood alongside Chen Changge and the others.

"Thank you, Grandmaster! Thank you, Master!" Ye Feng's voice trembled with excitement as he bowed to Xu Chuan and Ye Fan again, his heart overflowing with emotion.

"Let's go, Moyue."

"Roar--!!!"

Mo Yue roared to the sky with a deafening roar!
The terrifying sonic boom unleashed towering waves, sending water columns soaring dozens of feet high, which then poured down like a torrential downpour.

Many low-level cultivators staggered and nearly fell into the lake due to the sound of the whistling.

"You really are something," Xu Chuan shook his head helplessly and stomped his foot.

The hundred-zhang-long dragon body of Mo Yue soared through the air, transforming into a dark blue rainbow that blotted out the sky, carrying the sounds of wind and thunder and the lingering water vapor, and broke through the air towards Yunxi City!

So fast, it disappeared into the distant horizon in the blink of an eye, leaving only the gradually subsiding giant waves and the drizzling rain.

The opportunity for Nascent Soul formation that Xu Chuan described was truly astounding.

All the Golden Core cultivators at the peak of their cultivation were ambitious, and naturally they also wanted to advance to the Nascent Soul stage.

However, the opportunity to form a Nascent Soul is extremely rare, and now that there is clear news, they absolutely do not want to miss it.

"Let's go too!"

Qi Tianxiong, his face ashen, led the group from the Greedy Wolf Sect away.

Then there are the Tiancang Sect and the Mo family, two powerful factions.

The remaining people looked at each other, some pondered for a moment, and then silently headed in the direction that Mo Yue had flown off to.

"Fellow Daoist, let's go together!"

"I'm also going to Yunxi City!"

Many people keep him company.

At least in this incident, the Xu family was the most impartial among the four Nascent Soul factions.

Yunxi City naturally became their first choice for "digestion".

Not only were there independent cultivators, but many demonic cultivators from the Greedy Wolf Mansion also headed towards Yunxi City.

Xiao Zhan and his group also took the opportunity to openly travel to Yunxi City, preparing to "report" to Xu Chuan.

Several hours.

When Mo Yue returned to Yunxi City, a hundred-zhang-long dragon soared through the sky, its imposing aura almost scaring the cultivators of Yunxi City to their wits' end!
Until Xu Chuan's voice spread far and wide.

"Please do not panic, everyone. This transformed demon is named Mo Yue, and is the Supreme Elder of my Xu family."

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire city fell silent.

Immediately, a tremendous uproar erupted!

"A... a Supreme Elder? The Xu family actually hired a fourth-tier transformed demon as a Supreme Elder?!"

"Could he be the great demon who recently underwent tribulation at Cloud Lake?! He's actually the Xu family's spirit beast?!"

"The Xu family... the Xu family is about to soar to new heights!"

"Hahaha! Heaven bless Yunxi City! Our Yunxi City finally has a true Nascent Soul level expert in charge. Let's see who dares to underestimate us from now on!" An elder from a Foundation Establishment family laughed triumphantly.

"The Xu family possesses a powerful demon capable of transforming into human form, as well as a strongman like True Monarch Kuru, whose combat power rivals that of a Nascent Soul cultivator. The future of Tiancang Prefecture is truly about to change!"

In addition, countless people are discussing the origins of Mo Yue.

"Do you think this Demon Lord Moyue is a trump card that the Xu family has been secretly befriending and cultivating for a long time, or someone that True Lord Kurong recently subdued?"

"I think it's probably a long-standing connection! Maybe it's related to one of the Xu family's ancestors!"

"Could it be... that this Demon Lord Moyue is actually a contracted spirit beast of one of the ancestors of the Xu family, and that's why he claims to be a Supreme Elder?"
After all, the Xu family has a mysterious background; they might have been a Nascent Soul level family before coming to Tiancang Prefecture. If they were Nascent Soul level experts, it wouldn't be surprising if they could subdue such a dragon-like demon beast.

"It's really possible."

Upon reaching the sky above the Xu residence, Mo Yue transformed into a figure and flew to Xu Chuan's courtyard.

Main hall.

The Lei family and Lord Lieyang handed over 30% of their spoils.

“Patriarch, I will first escort the elders of my Lei family back, and then return to Yunxi City,” Lei Wuji said, clasping his hands in a fist salute.

"Elder Lei is in good health, there's no need to rush back. You can settle everything before returning."

"Thank you, Master."

Lei Wuji then led his men away.

True Lord Lieyang said, "Fellow Daoist Kurong, then we shall return to our sect as well."

"Mm." Xu Chuan smiled and nodded.

"Elder Chen, Elder Huoyun, Elder Qingya, you should all go and take care of your own personal matters."

The group bowed in agreement and then left the hall.

"Zhu San, arrange for Ye Feng to stay in a guest room first, and hold the apprenticeship ceremony in a few days."

"Yes, master."

"Thank you, Master."

After Ye Feng left with them, Xu Chuan led them to his courtyard, where they saw Mo Yue transformed into human form and resting on a recliner.

Seeing Xu Chuan and the others arrive, he said smugly, "Life is so comfortable without the pressure of lifespan."

Xu Chuan remained silent, ignoring his smugness, and glanced at the others, saying, "Alright, take out your spoils, do a tally, and then categorize them."

Everyone was excited, and even Mo Yue curiously came over to see how many treasures the Xu family had acquired this time.

"Mysterious Soul Ice Lotus, not bad!"

"Superior-grade innate spiritual object 'Geng Metal', superior-grade innate spiritual object 'Xuanhuang Stone'."

"Nine Yang Vermilion Fruit, Purple Jade Fungus, Crimson Copper Mother, Earth Spirit Milk, and Dreamlike Azure."

One after another, high-grade spiritual herbs and materials, which would be enough to arouse the scramble of Golden Core cultivators and even attract the attention of Nascent Soul True Monarchs, were continuously reported.

They radiated various colors of precious light, floating in mid-air in a dazzling array; at a glance, there were no fewer than several hundred kinds!
There are over a hundred kinds of fourth-tier rare items!
The materials for pills such as "Golden Elixir" and "Heavenly Spirit Elixir" can be gathered in four or five portions, and there are even many main and auxiliary materials for fourth-order pills.

This doesn't even include the much larger quantities of ordinary second- and third-tier spiritual herbs and materials.

Although their individual value is not as high as the former, they are superior in terms of variety and quantity.

At this moment, the piles on the open ground have almost formed a small treasure mountain, with spiritual energy intertwined and faint glowing, dazzling to behold.

Even Mo Yue, a fourth-tier demon lord, couldn't help but widen his dragon eyes and click his tongue, saying, "Good heavens... this trip was definitely worthwhile!"

At this moment, Xu Deling stepped forward and brushed her delicate hand over the storage bracelet on her wrist.

With a flash of light, five shimmering spiritual veins, sealed by a special restriction and shrunk to the size of ribbons, appeared in her palm.

“Grandfather, these are five spiritual veins.” She respectfully presented them, “one fourth-grade mid-level wood-type spiritual vein, three third-grade high-level spiritual veins, which are water, wood, and metal-type respectively, and one third-grade low-level earth-type spiritual vein.”

"A fourth-order spiritual vein!" Mo Yue's eyes lit up, and he almost drooled. "It's a pity it's wood-type... If it were water-type, that would be so much better!"
This will greatly benefit my cultivation!

It was initially excited, but then sighed with regret.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

"Furthermore," Xu Deling added with a smile, taking out a ball of light, "this Ice-Fire Spring has been sealed and collected by me. It was a treasure that Fei'er and his wife discovered deep within the secret realm."

Xu Chongfei stepped forward, scratching his head somewhat embarrassedly, and said with a smile, "Great-grandfather, the greatest innate energy has already been absorbed into my body."

"I can't get it out anymore, please don't blame Fei'er for being secretive."

"You little rascal, it's destined for you, so take it if you want."

Xu Chuan patted his head and said with a faint smile, "With these two strands of innate energy, your foundation in the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages is enough to surpass that of your parents."

They can even achieve minor mastery of supernatural powers while still in the Foundation Establishment stage.

"Fei'er understands! I will definitely study diligently and never fail my great-grandfather's high expectations!"

Xu Chongfei sensed Xu Chuan's expectations and nodded emphatically.

Xu Deling watched from the side, her eyes full of smiles, and said to Xu Chongfei, "When you reach the Core Formation stage in the future, your aunt will personally refine a top-grade magic weapon for you as a congratulatory gift."

With her current skill in crafting, she is confident that in another one or two decades, she will be able to consistently craft high-grade magic weapons.

"Do not spoil them too much. In the future, when the Xu family members reach the Core Formation stage, there will be clear rules for bestowing treasures, based on their potential and contributions."

Xu Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "Only those whose potential is rated as the highest level can be granted a high-grade magic weapon after they form their core."

As for those who ordinaryly achieve the Golden Core through supernatural powers, they may be granted a mid-grade magic treasure.

If the formation of the core is achieved with the assistance of elixirs or innate spiritual objects, then a low-grade magic weapon will suffice.

Ye Fan seemed to be deep in thought, then asked, "Master, how is this potential assessed?"

"Completion of Foundation Establishment Divine Power, creation of one's own Divine Power, and entry into multiple Divine Powers are all more outstanding than Divine Power Core Formation."

"Understood, Grandfather." Xu Deling nodded slightly.

"In Tiancang Prefecture, our Xu family is no longer a threat. After the auction and trade fair in three months, it will be time for us to fully develop."

At that time, some requirements of the clan rules will also need to be revised and formulated.

"That's what my grandfather said."

Everyone registered and categorized these items.

The spiritual veins, spiritual herbs, and the Ice-Fire Spring were all handled by Xu Chuan personally. He sent the Ice-Fire Spring into the "Xu Clan Grotto Heaven".

Many high-grade spiritual herbs, rare spiritual herbs, or spiritual herbs that had never been collected before were all planted in the cave.

The thick layer of spiritual soil that Xu Chongfei and his wife brought back also became nourishment for the grotto.

Extremely rare spiritual materials were also sent into the cave, while the rest were stored in the Xu family's treasury.

Xu Chuan was busy for three or four days before he finally finished.

Afterwards, Xu Deling handed over the bodies of some of the cultivators and monsters he had killed to Xu Chuan.

A cultivator's body can nurture demonic creations, and the essence, blood, spirit, and core of a demon beast can be used to refine demon spirit pills and cultivate family demon beasts.

As for the scales, fur, claws, teeth, and other materials of the demonic beasts, Xu Deling used them as materials for refining weapons.

Ye Feng formally became Ye Fan's disciple, receiving a private courtyard in the inner city and some cultivation resources.

With these, he will soon be able to reach the peak of Qi Refining.

Given his aptitude and the spiritual vein conditions of the Xu family for him to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, it can be said that his chances of achieving Foundation Establishment on his own are as high as 70% to 80%.

Master Huoyun handed over all the spoils of his trip to the Xu family in exchange for a considerable number of Foundation Establishment cultivation pills, all of which were of superior quality, enough to enable his five disciples to cultivate to the peak of Foundation Establishment.

This was probably the last thing he could do as a master.

As for whether they can form a core, that depends on their own fate.

In addition, there are three bottles of Golden Core stage cultivation pills, one bottle of high-grade Azure Cloud Pill, and two bottles of mid-grade Purple Essence Pill, enough to save him 60 years of effort to reach the peak of the mid-stage Golden Core.

Master Qingya also exchanged three bottles of cultivation pills and a high-grade breakthrough pill, the Golden Origin Pill.

This journey through the secret realm made him realize that his own cultivation level and strength were the foundation.

With this Golden Essence Pill, he will surely be able to break through to the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm in less than half a month.

Chen Changge and Qingya Zhenren were in similar situations, with one breakthrough pill and three bottles of cultivation pills, in addition to a considerable number of foundation-building cultivation pills.

After all, Chen Changge is not alone; he has the Chen family behind him.

With these pills, the Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Chen family can rapidly improve their strength.

Some of these are precious elixirs used to purify Qi and build foundation, expanding the Qi Sea and Dantian, specifically for cultivating talented disciples.

Only if the Chen family can produce another Golden Core cultivator in a few decades will they truly be considered stable.

These days.

The news that the Xu family had a powerful demon in human form had spread throughout the entire Tiancang Prefecture, causing quite a stir.

Many people even recounted witnessing others overcome tribulations.

Furthermore, the news of the appearance of this innate secret realm and the emergence of countless rare treasures and innate spiritual objects has been widely circulated.

The Xu family was involved in fueling this.

The Xu family plans to hold a three-day, three-night auction in Yunxi three months from now.

In addition, there is a high-level cultivator trade fair.

Countless independent cultivators flocked to the scene upon hearing the news, and restaurants and inns such as Yellow Crane Tower were packed to capacity, all waiting for the auction to begin.

Two more days passed.

After quickly finishing dealing with family affairs and distributing the spoils from the secret realm, Lei Wuji immediately returned to Yunxi City.

He had important matters on his mind and dared not delay for a moment. As soon as he entered the city, he visited the Xu family.

The Xu family hall is simple and solemn, with the fragrance of sandalwood wafting through the air.

Xu Chuan sat upright in the main seat, his expression calm.

Lei Wuji was led into the hall. Upon seeing Xu Chuan, he quickly bowed and greeted him, saying, "Patriarch, I apologize for disturbing you."

“Elder Lei, there’s no need for such formalities. Please have a seat.” Xu Chuan nodded slightly and gestured for the waiter to serve tea. “Elder Lei, you must have come here on important business. Please speak frankly.”

Lei Wuji took a deep breath and, without beating around the bush, said directly, "Since the patriarch is straightforward, I, Lei, will speak frankly."

The patriarch had previously stated that an opportunity to achieve Nascent Soul formation might arise at the trade fair three months later.

He paused, then looked intently at Xu Chuan, his tone sincere yet urgent: "My ancestor is currently attempting to break through to the Nascent Soul stage."

If there truly are treasures at that trade fair that can aid in the Nascent Soul stage… my Lei family is willing to spare no effort to acquire them!

After saying that, he took out a jade slip that he had prepared in advance and presented it with both hands: "This is a list of bargaining chips that my Lei family can currently offer, which may be pleasing to the Xu family. Please take a look, Patriarch."

Xu Chuan took the jade slip and scanned it with his divine sense.

The list is indeed very generous.

A primordial spiritual object, a third-order spiritual vein, several rare spiritual herbs and trees that are almost extinct in the outside world, and a complete lightning-based divine ability inherited by the Lei family.

And 20% of the Lei family's profits over the next fifty years.

This shows immense sincerity, practically emptying the Lei family's most of its available assets.

However, Xu Chuan calmly finished reading it, then gently placed the jade slip back on the table and said indifferently, "I can guarantee that the item for forming a Nascent Soul is indeed real."

My Xu family never engages in fraudulent business practices!

But what the Lei family proposed is not what my Xu family wants.”

　Thank you to fellow Daoist 【寅时三刻恶鬼】 for the generous donation!

　　Fellow Daoists are a bit too fierce, I almost couldn't keep up with your pace. Let me take a couple of days off and save up some more!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)