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Chapter 468 Mutant Fire Crow, Wenjing Returns (8k views, please vote!)

The Taoist priest looked sad, his eyes filled with helplessness and reluctance.

If there is truly no other choice, then abandoning it is the only option.

Xu Chuan remained silent for a moment.

While top-tier Nascent Soul level forces certainly possess rare and precious natural treasures of the fifth rank or higher, they are definitely not numerous.

Even forces at the Nascent Soul level and above have a certain possibility.

But these will definitely be used as the foundation of the clan and will not be used lightly.

If Yanlongzi were to visit each household one by one, it would be too difficult, and secondly, this little crow probably wouldn't last that long.

In Xu Chuan's view, the fact that this crow could hold out until now was enough to show that it was exceptionally gifted.

If born normally and carefully nurtured, it might even give birth to a powerful demon in human form in the future.

“Senior, if you really want to save this little guy, I have another suggestion.”

What suggestion?

"Let Little Crow join my Xu family."

"Can you save him?"

"I'm only 20-30% sure, but it's worth a try. Besides, my Xu family has a spirit beast training system."

"Under the nurturing of my Xu family, it will at least become a peak third-tier demonic beast in the future."

"The Xu family currently has no Nascent Soul cultivators, but they have a fourth-order transformed dragon in charge."

After speaking, Yanlongzi looked at Xu Chuan with suspicion: "Are you really confident you can save it?"

"I can only say I'll give it a try."

"Then why should we let it join the Xu family?"

"The price of saving Xiao Si is something that even ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators would find difficult to bear."

Even if it exists, why would you save a monster?
Leaving aside cultivation, the cost of simply saving it already exceeds that of the oldest Bodhi vine I have in my possession.

The Crow Taoist stared intently at Xu Chuan, his sharp gaze like a knife.

Xu Chuan smiled faintly and said, "If I really have to give an explanation, it's that I think it has great potential."

For a demon beast to advance to the fourth rank, the key lies in its bloodline, and your bloodline is that of a senior.

It's another mutated jackdaw.

The younger generation is willing to bet that it can become a powerful demon in the future.

The lifespan of a fully-formed demon far exceeds that of a Nascent Soul cultivator; having one or two such demons could ensure the continuation of a family's lineage for thousands of years.

The Crow Taoist's eyes flickered slightly; he realized he might have underestimated his opponent.

Such vision, such methods.

It seems the Xu family has even more potential than he imagined.

He lowered his head and remained silent, as if he was hesitating and struggling.

Yanlongzi thought for a moment, stroked his beard and said, "This seems to be a good choice. After all, the crows are not suitable to live in Yanya Valley."

The fire-elemental spiritual energy here is incredibly dense.

But your Xu family got a Cold Crow Egg for nothing, and you even asked Fellow Daoist Crow to give you a Bodhi Vine.

"Your Xu family's business acumen is truly impressive."

“Senior Yanlongzi, you are wrong. If it were you, Senior Ya would have offered that old vine.”

Are you confident that Tianzhu Sect can save him?

"Can your Heavenly Forging Sect bear the risk of failure?"

Yanlongzi remained silent.

At this point, the Taoist priest finally made a decision, "I will do as you say."

I entrust Xiao Si to you.

As a reward, I also included a hundred-year-old Bodhi vine and three "Yang Bodhi" beads.

Limited to one year.

One year from now, I will make a visit to your Xu family.

If Xiao Si is alive, I will give you both the Bodhi Vine and the "Yang Bodhi".

Are you willing?

The Crow Taoist made this agreement because he was afraid that Xu Chuan would deceive him.

If the other party is perfunctory, then a year later, the Xu family will face the wrath of the Crow Daoist.

If the revival is successful, in addition to the reward, you will also gain the friendship of the Fire Crow King in the mid-stage of transformation.

"This junior is willing to accept this agreement and will await your arrival in a year."

soon.

Yan Longzi and Xu Chuan then left Yan Ya Valley.

Yanlongzi asked curiously, "Judging from your expression, you seem to have more than a 20% or 30% chance of success."

"Does your Xu family truly possess rare and precious materials with a Yin-cold attribute of level five or higher?"

"My Xu family certainly doesn't have any, but I know where to find them. However, to exchange for them, I would need to pay a lot of rare and precious materials."

"If the Heavenly Forging Sect could provide a fifth-grade natural treasure, things would be much easier."

"Dream on!" Yanlongzi refused outright.

Hearing Xu Chuan speak with such seriousness, he couldn't immediately tell whether the Xu family possessed or did not a fifth-grade heavenly treasure.

"As cunning as a fox," Yan Longzi thought to himself.

He returned to the Heavenly Casting Sect.

Xu Chuan went into seclusion in Xu Deling's cave.

a month later
Suddenly, he opened his eyes.

Outside the quiet room, Xu Deling transmitted his voice: "Grandfather, Master said that the magic weapon has been successfully refined."

Please come and sample it with us.

"understood."

Xu Chuan immediately got up, opened the door to the quiet room, and went with her to Zhenyangzi's cave.

The main hall of the cave.

Both Zhenyangzi and Yanlongzi are present.

"Greetings to both of you seniors."

"Greetings to both masters."

Zhenyangzi and Yanlongzi nodded slightly.

Then, with a flick of his wrist, Zhenyangzi conjured a jade seal out of thin air.

It is about three inches square and its entire body looks like it was carved from the finest mutton fat jade.

The jade is warm and delicate, yet it possesses the hardness of metal and stone.

The jade is not pure white, but has a faint bluish-gold tinge.

The seal knob is carved into a qilin that looks up to the sky and roars.

The Qilin stood tall and proud, its four feet treading on the clouds. Every scale on its body was clearly visible, and golden light flickered in its eyes, as if it might come to life at any moment.

The Qilin is an auspicious beast that symbolizes good fortune and wards off evil. Using it as a button carries profound meaning.

The seal is engraved with intricate cloud and thunder patterns and mountain and river patterns on all four sides.

Most striking are the four ancient seal characters on the bottom of the seal: "The Mandate of Heaven for the Xu Family"!
The four characters are engraved in relief, with vigorous and powerful strokes.

Xu Chuan raised his hand, took the jade seal into his palm, and examined it carefully.

He could sense that this jade seal contained a vast power.

Of course, the jade seal can only be considered a top-tier magic weapon now, not a clan-protecting treasure.

A true clan treasure must be connected to the clan's destiny and be able to stabilize the clan's fortune.

Generally speaking, only treasures of the Lingbao rank or higher can be used as clan-protecting treasures.

However, Xu Chuan obtained the corresponding method for refining magical treasures from Mei Yun.

If successful, it can be regarded as a treasure of the Xu family.

"A top-tier eight-pattern magic weapon, thank you very much, senior."

“De Ling is my successor, and our two families are destined to be allies.”

If there is anything I can do to help, I will do my best.

However, nine-patterned magic treasures are extremely rare and hard to come by.

Even if I were to refine it, I would need a certain amount of luck.

"This magic weapon is sufficient," Xu Chuan replied.

Zhenyangzi smiled, stroked his beard, and nodded. "The magic weapon is complete. Fellow Daoist, please give it a name."

Xu Chuan pondered for a moment and said, "Let's call it the 'Qilin Seal.' The Qilin is an auspicious beast that can suppress bad luck."

“It is simple and unpretentious,” said Shinyoko.

Xu Chuan put it into his storage ring.

At this moment, Yanlongzi asked, "Fellow Daoist Xu, what are your plans regarding the agreement with Daoist Ya?"

If this is deception, then your Yunxi City will likely be destroyed.

His strength far surpasses that of this old man.

He could even contend with a great cultivator, and his speed surpassed even a perfected escape technique.

"I have my own plans for this matter."

Xu Chuan smiled, then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "I've bothered you for so long, it's time for me to go back."

Today I bid farewell to my two senior colleagues.

“Since you have important matters to attend to, we cannot insist that you stay. Deling, you may see your grandfather off.”

"Yes, Master."

Xu Deling escorted Xu Chuan to Tianzhu City.

With Xu Deling's token, teleportation is naturally free.

"Cultivate yourself well. Once the two places are connected, you can go home for a couple of days whenever you want."

Xu Deling nodded, clasped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "Seeing off my grandfather."

The teleportation array lit up, revealing only Xu Chuan.

next moment.

His figure disappeared.

Upon arriving in Xuan Yue City, he did not linger and flew away immediately.

We left the city.

He directly unleashed the perfected level of "Yi Wood Azure Light Escape," transforming into an azure rainbow and disappearing into the distance.

He first went to Demon City.

Then, they returned to the Xu residence via the teleportation array in Demon Heaven City.

I just returned to the Kuruyuan.

Then they saw Mo Yue, with a dragon's head and a human body, standing above the deep pool.

"wait for me?"

"Who's waiting for you? I just came up here for some fresh air."

Mo Yue said with a hint of displeasure, "By the way, where have you been? You've been gone for so long."

Xu Chuan didn't hide anything and smiled, saying, "Send De Ling back to Tianzhu Sect."

"And incidentally, we'll take the treasure."

"With the Xu family's current resources, it shouldn't matter if that girl Deling doesn't return to the Heavenly Forging Sect, right?"

The cultivation environment there might not be as good as ours.

"The Heavenly Forging Sect has a history of thousands of years, and its foundation is naturally superior to ours."

Of course, the most crucial thing is the formal relationship between master and apprentice.

Since we became disciples of the Heavenly Forging Sect, unless the Heavenly Forging Sect breaks with our Xu family, Deling is naturally a disciple of the Heavenly Forging Sect.

Given their current level of interest in Deling, giving up is highly unlikely.

"That girl, Deling, is considered a once-in-a-millennium genius in this era."

Even among the dominant Nascent Soul forces like the Qingyun Sect, they would undoubtedly be among the most outstanding talents.

Only a fool would give up.

“Then let’s just stay here,” Xu Chuan said. “Wait until we connect with the Tianzhu Sect’s teleportation array.”

The round trip took only a short time.

At that time, she could return whenever she wanted, and the Heavenly Forging Sect couldn't stop her.

Upon hearing this, Mo Yue stopped talking about Xu Deling.

"I will be going into seclusion for the next period of time, so please don't let anyone disturb me."

"understood."

After saying this, he returned to the deep pool.

Xu Chuan shook his head.

We arrived at the quiet room.

He took out the crow's egg.

For the previous month, he had been spending time every day infusing the crow eggs with a large amount of life force.

To prevent its condition from deteriorating further.

However, even if we are not currently in a place of extreme yang energy.

Its condition is already like this and cannot be changed unless it is completely transformed into a cold constitution.

Xu Chuan placed it on the Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade Bed.

It absorbed the wisps of cold air.

But that alone is far from enough.

Xu Chuan took out a jade bottle, which still contained about one-third of its liquid.

Inside is the Cold Light Liquid.

A rare and precious material of the sixth rank.

"The only way to defy fate and change his destiny is to use the Cold Light Liquid and perform the Supreme Foundation-Making Technique."

However, a large amount of life force is needed before that.

Xu Chuan entered the "Xu Clan Grotto-Heaven," condensed the Vitality Liquid, and then replenished his own vitality with the vast amount of spiritual herbs from the herb garden.

After comprehending the true meaning of life and death, Xu Chuan's condensed life force became increasingly concentrated.

A single drop is probably comparable to the most top-tier life-sustaining natural treasures.

It is also more easily absorbed by living beings.

Xu Chuan condensed a total of forty-nine drops.

After resting for two days, he began to defy fate and change the little crow's destiny.

The Supreme Foundation Technique for Mending Heaven, combined with nine drops of Cold Light Liquid and forty-nine drops of Vitality Liquid.

This process lasted for seven days and seven nights.

At this moment, the crow's egg had completely turned into a dark blue and silver-white color, radiating an astonishing chill.

Xu Chuan could clearly sense that a powerful creature from the cold realm was being nurtured within the egg.

"As expected of an ancient secret technique, it not only made up for its shortcomings but also enhanced its potential."

It was probably born as a second-tier monster.

With the help of the Xu family, advancing to the third tier within ten years should be a piece of cake.

After observing for a while longer.

Xu Chuan is certain that its birth should occur within one month.

So it was placed on the surface of a deep pool to absorb the spiritual energy of the water and nourish itself.

Of course, Xu Chuan used his essence and blood to perform a secret technique to form a contract with it.

Mo Yue was very curious when he saw it and asked him some questions.

Xu Chuan explained, "These are mutated descendants of the Fire Crow King from Yan Ya Valley in the southern part of Tiannan."

It had the potential to advance to the fourth tier, so I took it on the condition that I revive it.

"It's quite peculiar that a fire crow gives birth to a jackal."

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

Above the deep pool, the chill intensifies.

The crow's egg floated three feet above the surface of the pool.

The originally intricate patterns on the eggshell have now become even more profound.

The deep blue and silvery white colors intertwine, as if a galaxy flows within them.

Every so often, the eggshell would tremble slightly.

Each tremor causes ripples to spread across the pool, drawing in the surrounding aquatic spiritual energy.

On this day, the first light of dawn was just beginning to break.

Suddenly, a soft clicking sound rang out.

The sound was extremely faint, yet it seemed to strike the heart.

Beneath the withered tree, Xu Chuan opened his eyes and his gaze fell on the egg.

A tiny crack appeared on the eggshell.

The cracks spread down from the top, like ice cracking, and a dark blue light shone through the cracks, carrying a hint of coldness.

Then, a second crack appeared, followed by a third, and a fourth.
The clicking sounds became more frequent and louder.

The eggshell began to tremble violently, and the water in the pool surged accordingly, with ripples turning into waves that crashed against the shore.

The surrounding water-based spiritual energy surged wildly into the eggshell, forming a small vortex of spiritual energy.

boom--

With a soft pop, a small hole appeared at the top of the eggshell.

A wet little head peeked out.

It was a young jackdaw, its downy feathers clinging wetly to its body, yet its entire body was already a deep blue.

Its eyes gradually opened, and a silvery-white light burst forth from them.

Its little mouth was slightly open, emitting a soft "quack" sound.

It struggled, slowly squeezing out of the eggshell.

As it moves, the eggshell peels off piece by piece, revealing its complete body.

Its wings were just beginning to unfold, its tail feathers were short, and its two small claws were tightly gripping the edge of the broken eggshell.

It was soaking wet, but you could already vaguely see fine, scale-like patterns emerging from beneath its downy fur.

The instant it completely broke free of the eggshell—

An astonishing chill erupted from its body!

The chill spread wildly in all directions from its center.

Wherever it passed, the pool water instantly froze, with a continuous cracking sound.

In the blink of an eye, the entire deep pool was covered with ice!

Above the ice, a cold mist rose and instantly spread in all directions.

In the cold mist.

A ghostly blue light flickered.

That was the aura surrounding the little crow.

It tilted its head back, opened its little mouth, and took a deep breath—

The broken eggshells turned into specks of light and disappeared into its mouth.

After absorbing the eggshell, the little raven's aura rose even higher.

He directly entered the second stage.

Then it opened its mouth and swallowed all the cold mist.

As time goes by.

Its wings grew larger and its body grew to more than two feet tall.

Little Crow turned its head to look at Xu Chuan and tilted its head.

Sensing its connection with Xu Chuan, it immediately cheered and flew towards Xu Chuan.

He stood on his shoulder and nuzzled Xu Chuan.

Its feathers feel cool to the touch, but not sharp.

The ice in the deep pool melted away.

Mo Yue appeared and sized up the little crow.

"As expected of the offspring of a peak mid-stage Transformation Demon, this bloodline is indeed extraordinary."

Han Dao's talent is even greater than Xiao Bai's.

The "Little White" that Mo Yue mentioned is his offspring, the Little White Snake, who is now following Xu Deyue.

It wasn't far from the third tier. Then, Xu Chuan summoned Xu Mingshu and entrusted her with his care.

He himself naturally cultivated himself and comprehended supernatural powers.

Occasionally, he would refine elixirs.

For example, with the "Nine Soul Pill," all the materials are gathered together, just enough to refine one batch.

Xu Chuan refined seven pills.

Five of them are of superior quality, and two are of medium quality.

A place of imprisonment.

The Danwu Sect had already been established.

Dozens of miles away at the foot of the mountain, a city was even built, named Danwu City.

The founders were mainly followers of Xu Jingwu and Xu Mingqing.

The vitality of various places is also recovering.

Cities were built on the ruins, as were villages and other settlements.

However, due to the intervention of the Xu family.

The prisons will naturally not be as divided as before.

He will bring the entire prison area under his control and turn it into a talent training base.

Talented individuals are selected from all sides to enter Danwu City.

Outstanding individuals from Danwu City enter the Danwu Sect.

The best among them will be sent to Yunxi to further their development.

Those who hone their skills step by step, even if they lack natural talent, will still have a high potential.

They all have a chance of entering the Golden Core stage.

the other side.

The Demon's Den.

The power of the Heavenly Fortune Dynasty is expanding rapidly.

Some continued construction, while others expanded outwards, amidst bloodshed and fire.

This force is constantly growing stronger.

It was only a matter of time before it attracted the attention of the Golden Core forces.

However, the nearest Golden Core family is thousands of miles away, and it's not so easy to make contact with them right now.

As for Yunxi...

All members of the Yan and Wu clans were gathered in a small square.

Together, their two branches number over two hundred people.

At this moment, there was a bustling noise, with people whispering among themselves.

"Why has our master summoned us all here?"

"Does this mean we have to move out of the inner city and into the outer city?"

"It's hard to say. At this time, the host family has many more people, so they are not short of manpower."

Moreover, they seemed to have a closer relationship with the host family.

Dozens of them were middle-aged, while the majority of the rest were young people.

There were also teenagers in their early teens and newborn babies.

In order to strengthen the two branches and better serve the Xu family, they had far more children than the Xu family.

After a while.

Xu Chuan, Xu Mingyuan, Xu Dezhao, and Xu Chonghui walked out.

"Greetings, Ancestor, First Elder, Clan Chief, Young Clan Chief!"

The group bowed and said.

Xu Chuan glanced at them and nodded slightly. "I called you here today to fulfill a promise I made long ago."

From this day forward, you are no longer servants of the Xu family. If you wish, you may become vassals of the Xu family.

You may revert to your original surnames and disperse, or you may continue to use the surnames Yan and Wu.

Become a clan, choose a head of the family, and develop independently.

Wu Zhuqi and the other older members trembled slightly.

then.

Xu Chuan used a secret technique to completely remove the blue-and-white porcelain restriction from their bodies.

The blue-and-white porcelain restriction is extremely dangerous; it can be considered a bloodline restriction.

Those who are enslaved by this curse will have the blue and white pattern of the curse appear on their bodies for generations to come.

"Alright, the restrictions have been lifted, you are free."

Xu Chuan said calmly.

Xu Chuan would also use restrictions to control enemies, but he himself was not particularly fond of it.

Now the Xu family has completely risen to power.

There's no need to be so restrictive with the two schools of thought.

Both families have the potential to become Golden Core lineages, and there is even a possibility that the two lineages will intermarry with the Xu family in the future.

Wu Zhuqi and the others knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "We thank our ancestor for his great kindness."

"What are your two factions thinking today?"

Wu Zhuqi said, "The surname Wu was bestowed upon us by our ancestor; it is a blessing for us."

Zhu Qi is willing to become a vassal of the Xu family and serve them loyally for generations to come.

“We are willing as well,” the other members of the Wu clan echoed.

"My Yan family lineage was bestowed with the martial arts heritage by our ancestor, and also nurtured by the Xu family."

I only wish to serve as a shield for the Xu family from now on.

"Since you have this intention, I will follow your lead, and thus we will select two family heads."

Only with a leader can a lineage avoid falling apart like scattered sand.

"We beg the Ancestor to make the decision."

Xu Chuan thought for a moment, "Wu Zhuqi, you will serve as the head of the Wu family line for this generation."

Yan Linyi, now that you have entered the Yuanwu realm in martial arts, you will become the head of the Yan family.

As for how it will be passed down in the future.

Should the son inherit the father's business, or should the virtuous be selected and employed?

The decision is entirely up to you.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

"Disperse, everyone. Those who are on duty today, continue on duty."

By removing the restrictions on Qinghua, Xu Chuan further won over their hearts.

For at least several generations, they will be loyal to the Xu family.

As for the future, it is difficult to predict.

Xu Chonghui said, "Great-grandfather, since both branches are willing to serve my Xu family, why lift the blue and white porcelain restriction on them?"
If only…

"Do you think they can surpass my Xu family in the future?"

Xu Chuan glanced at Xu Chonghui.

Xu Chonghui quickly lowered his head.

Xu Chuan took to the air and returned to Kurong Academy, leaving behind only a faint sentence.

"If that day ever comes, the Xu family will be replaced."

In an instant, he vanished without a trace.

"Elder, Father, what did Great-grandfather mean by these words?"

Xu Mingyuan said, "The rise of my Xu family is due not only to the endless stream of geniuses, but also to the unity of the entire family."

If the family declines, it is because of internal strife that has caused it to fall apart.

What is there to miss about the Xu family, given their history?

Xu Chonghui seemed to be deep in thought.

Xu Mingyuan then left as well.

Xu Dezhao patted him on the shoulder, "Grandfather is also warning you and me."

Do not disregard the overall interests of the family for personal gain.

Whether the position of Xu family patriarch remains in our lineage after you is not important.

The entire Xu family is the most important thing.

Xu Chonghui was startled. "I will remember."

"Of course, if you raise outstanding offspring, then the tradition can be passed down from generation to generation."

Bai Jing Courtyard.

Since Yang Ronghua left with Xu Mingwei, she has become much more lonely.

Xu Chuan landed from the air and saw Bai Jing in the pavilion.

He walked over slowly.

Bai Jing smiled slightly when she saw Xu Chuan, "What brings you here today?"

Xu Chuan used his divine sense to probe her body.

Despite looking like she's in her early thirties, she's not far from her end.

Seeing his brows furrow slightly, Bai Jing said again, "Don't look like that. Everyone dies eventually."

Even you cultivators will one day die and your cultivation will perish.

It's just a matter of sooner or later.

"Why are you so stubborn?" Xu Chuan sighed.

"How long can I live?"

Seeing Xu Chuan hesitate, Bai Jing added, "Just say it. I've been prepared for this for a long time."

I was just an ordinary peasant woman, but now I've lived longer than most of the immortal masters back then.

My husband has only one wife, and we are surrounded by children and grandchildren, with many descendants.

The Xu family is thriving and prospering.

I ask for nothing more.

Bai Jing looked quietly at Xu Chuan with her bright eyes, "I know that you, my husband, have extraordinary abilities now."

If I'm willing, I'll find a way to keep me alive.

But I know your personality; you won't force me.

Xu Chuan had already prepared the "Mysterious Yang Longevity Pill".

If Bai Jing is willing, he can refine this pill for her, extending her life by nearly three hundred years.

If it were any cultivator nearing the end of their lifespan...

They would be willing to go bankrupt to obtain it.

But for a mortal with a death wish, this elixir is no different from a useless one, and holds no appeal for him whatsoever.

Even if you don't think about me, you have to think about the children. Which one of them wants you to die right now?

"It is better for parents to die in front of their children than for me, an old man, to bury my young."

I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it.

As for them, they are all over a hundred years old and have many children and grandchildren.

"They don't need an old woman like me to take care of them."

Xu Chuan was speechless.

Even though he usually has a silver tongue, he now doesn't know how to win Bai Jing back.

"This is the last time I'll try to persuade you," Xu Chuan said.

"When my time comes, I hope my husband will take me back to see Dongxi one last time, okay?"

"it is good."

Xu Chuan nodded.

Then came the departure.

A gentle breeze swept across the small pond in front of the pavilion, creating ripples and ruffling a strand of her hair.

Xu Chuanhua spent half a year.

Using a secret method of Qi Luck, he refined the "Qilin Seal" and linked it to the fate of the Xu clan.

On the day of success.

The family genealogy suddenly appeared in his mind.

A beam of colorful light shot out and entered the "Qilin Seal," after which the genealogy returned to Xu Chuan's sea of ​​consciousness.

There was no further movement.

"This is?"

Xu Chuan frowned slightly, puzzled.

He carefully examined the area with his divine sense, and after a long while, he revealed a look of surprise.

At the core of the "Qilin Seal", a colorful ball of light appeared.

The ball of light did not reveal the source of life; he sensed a trace of spirituality within it.

And that spirituality seems to be growing stronger.

"A cluster of spiritual light, the foundation of spiritual treasures!"

"If the Xu family's fortune is used to nurture it, it will transform into a spiritual treasure within several decades to a hundred years!"

Xu Chuan found it unbelievable.

A single ray of light can create a magical treasure.

After the refining was completed, Xu Chuan enshrined it in the ancestral hall, intending to retrieve it in the future as the clan leader's seal.

Several more months passed.

Yunqiu Market.

"Brother Jing, are you going out?"

Xu Wenjing's neighbor, a slightly overweight middle-aged man, asked curiously.

"I, Jing, plan to travel around, so I will leave this shop in the care of Brother Lin."

If I do not return for ten years.

This shop is hereby gifted to Brother Lin.

"How could this be?" The middle-aged man surnamed Lin quickly declined.

But Xu Wenjing insisted on this, so he had no choice but to accept it.

"Brother Jing, I, Lin, will look after the shop for you and return it to you in perfect condition."

Xu Wenjing smiled faintly and nodded.

Then, he took to the air and flew directly into the distance.

More than ten days later.

Xu Wenjing returned to Yunxi City.

Looking down at the vast city from the air, I felt a surge of emotion.

This is the foundation of my Xu family's business!

He entered through the city gate, but soon encountered Hu San's patrol team.

With the strength of the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, Hu San was naturally qualified to be the captain of the patrol team.

"Brother Jing, no, this subordinate greets the young master." Hu San hurriedly bowed.

The rest of the team members were startled.

Only members of the Xu family could be addressed in such a way by their own captain.

"Fellow Daoist Hu, it seems you have joined my Xu family."

"It's all thanks to your recommendation, young master. Otherwise, with our qualifications, we would have had a very difficult time succeeding."

"How are you doing in my Xu family?"

"The treatment is excellent."

However, having grown accustomed to the previous solitary life of cultivation, the sudden arrival of such a stable existence was somewhat unsettling.

I submitted my application to transfer to the hunting team a few days ago, and I expect the appointment will be finalized soon.

The Xu family hunting team is not only responsible for hunting monsters, but also for finding all kinds of rare and precious materials.

They are basically the type who are away from home most of the year.

Although there are risks, the Xu family will reward those who find rare and precious materials with great generosity.

Hu San then heard that someone had received the Heavenly Spirit Pill as a reward and was now at the Pseudo-Core Realm.

Once enough merit has been accumulated, one can apply to use a fourth-order spiritual vein secluded cultivation site to attempt to break through to the Golden Core stage.

With this secluded place, even without the assistance of "Golden Core Formation", they still have a more than 10% chance of forming their Golden Core.

This precious elixir.

Even if they tried to curry favor with the core members of the Xu family, they still couldn't get it.

After all, even geniuses can only apply when they reach the Core Formation stage; if they fail to break through, they will be left with nothing.

It will be a long time later.

"A hunting team, that's not bad. Although there are some risks, you've returned to your old profession."

With your cautious and prudent approach, you're sure to thrive.

"Thank you for your praise, young master. By the way, Hu San still doesn't know your real name."

"Xu Wenjing".

Everyone was taken aback by these words.

"Young Master Wenjing, one of the four prodigies of the Xu family!"

Hu San also never expected that the Fellow Daoist Jing from the past would have such a background.

"It's just an empty reputation. Compared to Chongfei and the others, how can I be considered a prodigy?"

Both of them comprehended the rudiments of supernatural powers at the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

He is famous simply because he follows the path of cultivating both body and spirit.

He has only grasped about one-tenth of the true meaning of supernatural powers so far.

"Young Master Jing is too modest."

Xu Wenjing waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this anymore. I need to go home and report back to my fathers."

The group quickly saw Xu Wenjing off.

Xu Wenjing returned to the Xu residence and went to see his father immediately.

Xu Chonghui naturally already knew about his return.

"Father."

Inside the study, Xu Wenjing clasped his hands in a respectful greeting.

"I'm back."

Xu Chonghui looked up, a faint smile appearing in his eyes, "Have you gained anything in these ten years?"

Xu Wenjing thought for a moment, "The life of a rogue cultivator is tough, and one needs to be patient and flexible in every situation."

We must also guard against those with ulterior motives plotting against us.

Those who rise through the ranks are all highly skilled and cunning.

"anything else?"

"My Xu family should follow suit and provide more of our children with this kind of training."

"Our Xu family's annual trial mission is designed for this purpose."

But more importantly, it involves individualized instruction.

After all, not everyone has the potential to reach the Golden Core stage and excels in combat.

“The clan’s consideration is very thoughtful, I admire it,” Xu Wenjing said.

"Any other insights?"

"The rest is about magical artifacts. In the past ten years of crafting, I have been able to occasionally craft a magical artifact with one pattern."

"Really?" Xu Chonghui was pleasantly surprised. "You do indeed have some talent in weapon crafting."

"Compared to my great-aunt, she is still far behind."

Xu Chonghui smiled, said nothing more on the matter, and then took out a token.

"Keep the token safe; do not give it away lightly again."

"Yes, Father."

"Come with me to pay respects to your grandfather, and then to your ancestor."

"Yes."

(End of this chapter)