Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 44: The Third Generation of Talent (Seeking Further Reading)

"Virtue shines forth; a virtuous person values ​​virtue, and his conduct is evident."

"Zhao'er is a good name."

Xu Chuan laughed heartily, took Xu Dezhao, and teased him by making "giggle" sounds.

Xu Mingyuan and the others took turns hugging him.

Xu Dezhao's birth meant that they were no longer the youngest generation in the family, but also elders.

Different identities naturally lead to different mindsets.

That day, Xu Chuan once again rewarded the maids, servants, and guards with half a month's wages.

Let them share in the joy.

at night.

The stars were as dark as ink, indistinct.

Before long, a light drizzle began to fall from the sky.

“Husband, Shi Tou is already married and has a child. Shouldn’t we consider A Yuan next?”

Bai Jing nestled in Xu Chuan's arms and suddenly looked up at his face.

"I have already instructed him on this matter."

"Yes, months have passed and there's still no movement."

Bai Jing's voice was somewhat resentful as she said, "Didn't they say that Wu Fangwang and He Cao were intentionally targeting our Xu family?"

"I've inquired and found that the Wu family has a young lady in her prime, the second daughter of the third branch of the family head's lineage, who is said to be skilled in martial arts."

"If our two families were to unite in marriage, it would not only solve A-Yuan's lifelong problem, but also make the Xu family's position in Qingjiang County more secure. What do you think, my husband?"

"I know that Madam means well for Ayuan, but I still hope that Ayuan will find someone he likes."

Bai Jing immediately became displeased, "It's not all your fault. You demand that they be chaste and self-disciplined. They are all direct descendants of great families, yet they don't even have a maidservant. Otherwise, I would have been holding my grandson long ago."

"And you let A Yuan manage such a large family business at such a young age, and you also urge him to practice martial arts diligently. How can he have time to find a wife?"

Xu Chuan smiled wryly and hugged her to comfort her, "Alright, alright, it's all my fault. I'll do as you say. Go and talk to A Yuan yourself."

"Thank you, my husband." Seeing that Xu Chuan agreed, Bai Jing changed her expression again. "My husband, shall I help you tonight?"

"I prefer to do it myself."

As he spoke, he rolled over and straddled Bai Jing, and they began to make love.

After Bai Jing fell into a deep sleep, Xu Chuan summoned the family genealogy.

The third page of the family genealogy has been completed, but it is blank. His information will only be displayed after Xu Dezhao drips his blood into the genealogy.

However, although there was no information, Xu Chuan could sense the innate destiny and talent that had been born.

There are seven items in total: [Shennong's Herbs], [Golden Koi], [Nine Palaces Dao Evolution], [Sword Heart Clarity], [Blood and Qi Furnace], [Swift Wind Chasing Lightning], and [Dark Insight and Subtle Illumination].

"【Qi and Blood Furnace】is best suited for martial arts, while 【Swift Wind and Lightning】is good at comprehending movement techniques and footwork, allowing speed to increase dramatically."

"【Insightful Penetration】This talent allows one to see into people's hearts and understand their true nature; it cannot be given away casually."

"【Sword Heart Clarity】The way of the sword is not divided into martial arts and immortality, it applies to both, but those who are obsessed with the sword are not suitable to lead a family."

"【Shennong's Hundred Herbs】This destiny indicates a person with exceptional talent in planting, knowledge of the properties of various herbs, and even alchemy skills, which is quite compatible with me."

Xu Chuan has been studying agriculture since childhood, and through hard work, he has become a renowned agricultural expert, also skilled in planting.

If we add the [Shennong Hundred Herbs] item, it will be even more powerful.

Understanding the properties of hundreds of herbs allows for the development of medicinal diet recipes that are more suitable for assisting martial arts, thus becoming a family tradition.

After becoming a cultivator, one can also refine pills for the family.

"【Golden Koi】, such an aura of good fortune! I should leave it for my children and grandchildren."

Xu Chuan shook his head and chuckled, realizing he had been too greedy.

"【Nine Palaces Dao Evolution】is good at deducing formations. A great formation can become the foundation of a family. Unfortunately, it is still a bit too early for the Xu family now."

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The next day.

Bai Jing arrived at Xu Mingyuan's courtyard, where he had already gotten up and was practicing martial arts in his own yard.

A servant stood to the side holding a handkerchief, while a maidservant held a teacup, waiting to serve Xu Mingyuan after he finished.

"lady."

When the servants and maids saw Bai Jing arrive, they all bowed and greeted her.

Hearing the voice, Xu Mingyuan stopped what he was doing, turned around and looked over, then smiled and said, "Mother, why did you come so early in the morning? Where is Father?" "He's practicing too. Look what he's done to this whole family. They all get up like this early in the morning."

Bai Jing shook her head and sighed softly.

“Mother, Father sets a good example, so his sons will naturally follow suit. Do you really want us brothers to all become like the young masters from the prominent families of Qingjiang County?”

"Of course not, I was just venting. Mother came here to tell you something."

"Mother, please speak."

"I've chosen the second daughter of the second branch of the Wu family head for you. In a couple of days, I'll invite Madam Wu and Miss Wu to my Xu family for a visit. You'll have the pleasure of meeting them."

"You want me to find a match for a young lady from the Wu family?" Xu Mingyuan said with a wry smile, "Mother, you know the current relationship between the Wu family and our Xu family."

"It is precisely because we know this that we should consider marriage. If we were to marry, it would certainly ease the tension between us and also settle your life's most important matter."

"Does Father know? He promised that I could find it myself."

Xu Mingyuan could only bring up Xu Chuan in the hopes of escaping this predicament.

"I knew this would happen." Bai Jing's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smug expression. "I already asked your father last night."

"But."

"No buts, it's settled then. I'll let you know when the time comes."

Bai Jing raised her hand to stop him. She knew that her second son was eloquent and could talk the dead back to life. She knew that he would be persuaded in just a few words.

Bai Jing left Xu Mingyuan's courtyard directly.

Disturbed and annoyed, Xu Mingyuan stopped, wiped his sweat, took a sip of tea, and immediately went to find Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan was currently practicing the Five Elements Creation Technique.

Yin and Mao face east to swallow the blue clouds; Si and Wu face south to drink cinnabar; Shen and You face west to inhale the white dew; Hai and Zi face north to sip the black ice; Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei guard the Yellow Court.

This is the method of gathering Qi.

It incorporates the five elements, replenishes deficiencies in the spiritual root, and fully utilizes the innate creation.

There is also introspection and visualization, and external interaction.

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter, without ceasing throughout the four seasons.

"Father."

Xu Mingyuan approached Xu Chuan and bowed respectfully. Xu Chuan did not stop or open his eyes, but simply asked, "What is it?"

“Father, how wise you are! You ask a question you already know the answer to.”

The sound is angry.

Xu Chuan didn't mind and said with a smile, "What's wrong with meeting him? It's your fault for being so slow."

"Feelings can't just come about on a whim; it requires fate."

"Yes, it's fate."

"Your older brother and sister-in-law fell in love at first sight. Do you perhaps want to follow in their footsteps?"

"I"

Xu Mingyuan opened his mouth, but didn't know how to refute it.

Love at first sight is enviable, but if it really happens, he probably won't meet one even in his thirties or forties.

After all, he was busy with the family business, and the people he met outside were mostly the heads of wealthy merchants and rich families, a bunch of big men. How could he expect to fall in love with them at first sight?
"Given your situation, you can only look at marriages between people of similar social standing," Xu Chuan said. "As for feelings, you can get married first and fall in love later."

"Your mother and I are the same."

Xu Mingyuan was speechless.

After a short while, he sighed deeply, "It's fine to meet, but I have conditions. The final decision rests with me."

"Of course."

"Thank you, Dad."

Having secured what he wanted, Xu Mingyuan then went to Xu Mingwei's courtyard and told him about it as well.

Xu Mingwei laughed heartily, "Mother is doing this for your own good."

"The Wu family is indeed a good choice."

"Even you, elder brother, say so, it seems I can't escape it."

Xu Mingyuan shrugged, resigned to his fate.

(End of this chapter)