Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 72 Xu Mingwei's Growth (Seeking Further Reading)

"Father, is this really your idea?" Xu Mingwei looked at Xu Chuan with a surprised expression.

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

"Why? The Yang family really went too far that day!"

“A-Yuan, go tell your elder brother that if he still doesn’t understand, he should relinquish the position of family head.”

Xu Mingwei looked at Xu Mingyuan, who said, "Brother, the Yang family is arrogant because they have never taken our Xu family seriously."

Just like if you accidentally step on an ant, would you care?

Over the years, how many ordinary people have died because of the five great families of Qingjiang?

As for recruiting talent, my Xu family is also doing so. The difference is that we recruit ordinary people, while the Yang family wants to poach members of our Xu family directly.

The Yang family thought themselves superior and that we should be grateful like the common people, but they underestimated the arrogance and potential of the Xu family.

If it were any top family in the county, they would probably be eager to send more people and arrange more marriages.

The Yang family is oppressing us, but our Xu family refuses.

However, while my Xu family might feel resentment towards the Yang family, it's not really an enemy.

Once a feud is formed, it will inevitably escalate to a fight to the death.

"When the old patriarch of the Yang family sent the Yang family's inherited martial arts, I initially thought it was just an apology or a gesture of goodwill, but it also revealed his attitude."

He deeply understands the potential of our Xu family. Even if we are not yet a match for the Yang family, we have the potential to rival them in the future. What do you think will happen if the Yang family takes their enemy seriously?

Xu Mingwei seemed to wake up from a dream, and said blankly, "I will no longer care about my reputation or reputation, and will spare no effort to eradicate my Xu family as much as possible."

"Therefore, the old patriarch of the Yang family was not only trying to make goodwill, but also to show his power. It would be best if the two families could become friends, but if not, they should at least keep to themselves."

Xu Chuan said calmly, "How could someone who can become the head of a powerful family be an ordinary person? Shi Tou, you still have a long way to go."

"Of course, my Xu family is different from ordinary aristocratic families."

"No matter how much the Yang family overestimates us, they would never guess that we have no intention of competing with them. Our Xu family's path has always been to the path of immortality."

We just need to do our best, and as time goes by, families like the Yang and Chang will naturally grovel at our feet.

Xu Mingwei sighed deeply, his face showing shame. "Father, I have failed your teachings. Let A Yuan take over the position of head of the family."

Xu Mingyuan waved his hands repeatedly, "No, elder brother, I have to manage the family business and cultivate martial arts at the same time, so I have no time to take on the responsibilities of the family head."

"Just stay put for now. You're not stupid, you just lack experience." Xu Chuan patted his shoulder and said, "Remember to think things through more in the future, and don't let your emotions control you."

Remember, as the head of the Xu family, you represent not only yourself, but also your brothers, sisters, wife, children, and thousands of servants of the Xu family.

A wrong decision could bring utter disaster to the entire family.

After a pause, Xu Chuan continued, "As for the head of the family, let's talk about it after you have trained a suitable successor."

"Yes, Father." Xu Mingwei nodded emphatically, "Shitou will never be so impulsive again!"

He was filled with fear when he thought that if he caused a feud between the Xu and Yang families, leading to the downfall of the Xu family and the loss of their members.

Suddenly, I felt a chill rise from my tailbone and go straight to the top of my head, as if ice water had been poured over my head.

If it really comes to that, even if he dies a hundred times, he will not be able to atone for his sins, and even annihilating the entire Yang family will be of no use.

"This should also serve as a wake-up call for you," Xu Chuan added. "Of course, our military strength remains our top priority."

“Father, we understand.” Xu Mingwei nodded. “Originally, after I had completed my cultivation of the ‘Innate Five Elements Creation Technique,’ I planned to follow in your footsteps and cultivate the path of immortality. However, this trip has made me deeply understand the importance of strength.”

"After that, I intend to cultivate the Grandmaster version of the *Innate Dragon Elephant Technique*, and once I reach the Grandmaster level, I will then pursue the path of immortality."

"I will excel in both immortal and martial arts; I will become the strongest among those of the same level!"

Xu Chuan's pupils contracted slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he looked up at Xu Mingwei and, seeing the determination in his eyes, nodded and said, "In that case, your father will research a Grandmaster-level medicinal diet as soon as possible to help you."

"Thank you, Dad."

In the past, Xu Mingwei would have definitely followed the path Xu Chuan had chosen for him. After replenishing his spiritual root and purifying it to a true spiritual root, he would have turned to the path of immortality.

But his trip to the county town led him to forge his own path.

Simultaneous cultivation of immortality and martial arts is feasible, even if it is only possible below the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, if Xu Mingwei achieves perfection in both paths, he will be nearly invincible during the Qi Refining stage, and may even be able to rival Foundation Establishment cultivators for a short period of time.

As for foundation building.

We can only wait and see.

"There's no need to go into detail about the Yang family's affairs with your mother and younger siblings. Just tell them that everything went smoothly on this trip. Shitou, you should also tell Ronghua about it." "I understand, Father."

A moment later, the two left Xu Chuan's study.

Upon hearing that Xu Mingwei and the others had returned, Xu Mingshu immediately wanted to ask them about the situation in the county town.

She originally wanted to go along, but Xu Chuan stopped her.

And so, they're blocking the entrance to the Wenxin Academy.

roar~
Xu Mingshu suddenly jumped out on her little white horse, startling both of them.

"Xueji, you're getting more and more outrageous!" Xu Mingwei said sternly.

“I’ve scared you before, brother. Are you really scared this time?” Xueji stuck out her tongue.

Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan both came out of Xu Chuan's study with heavy thoughts on their minds, which is why they fell for the trap.

Otherwise, with Xu Mingwei's late-stage innate perception, he wouldn't have missed it.

"What do you want with us?" Xu Mingwei changed the subject.

"Was your trip successful?"

Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan exchanged a glance. Xu Mingwei then raised the sandalwood box in his hand and said, "What do you think?"

"Big brother is amazing! Our Xu family has gained another powerful martial art!" Xu Mingshu's eyes darted around. "By the way, big brother, how is the county city? Is it bustling?"

"Take me with you sometime."

Xu Mingwei said, "Naturally, the city is prosperous, the city is majestic, the streets are wide, all walks of life are extremely thriving, and there are many powerful families who are arrogant and domineering."

The five great families of Qingjiang are not even considered minor players in the county town.

Xu Mingshu's eyes blinked. "Then when will you accompany my sister-in-law to her parents' home next time?"

"Even if I were to go, I wouldn't take you with me. I'll wait until you get your father's permission."

"You're bringing up Father again, brother. You're using Father to pressure me."

Seeing that Xu Mingshu was somewhat displeased, Xu Mingyuan quickly changed the subject, looking at the Crimson-Golden-Eyed White Tiger and saying, "Speaking of which, our Little White's eyes are becoming more and more human-like."

“Hehe, Second Brother, Little White is now a demon beast, so its intelligence has naturally grown a lot.” Xu Mingshu’s words surprised the two of them.

"Monster?"

Xu Mingshu patted the white tiger and said, "Little White, call him Big Brother and Second Brother."

roar~
Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan: ? ? ?

"Oh, right, Big Brother and Second Brother can't understand what you're saying, Little Bai."

Both of them were so angry they laughed.

At the same time, my inner frustration eased considerably. "Home is still the best."

Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan stared intently at the white tiger, only to see its golden eyes sweeping like knives, revealing a hint of arrogance, and its tail curling like a whip, sweeping across the bluestone and stirring up a few sparks.

"How did Little White suddenly become a monster? How come we didn't know?" Xu Mingwei asked.

"Father said the fewer people who know, the better."

"Including me and your second brother?"

"Hehe, of course, there's no problem with my eldest and second brothers, but you didn't ask. Yunnu and I are almost always by Father's side, so we don't have many opportunities to see you."

"That's true, I'll let you off this time."

Xu Mingyuan wanted to stroke the white tiger's head, but his hand hovered in mid-air, hesitant to strike.

After all, it's a demon beast!
As a result, he was looked down upon by Baihu, and his second brother was quite cowardly.

Xu Mingwei, on the other hand, felt a longing and also wanted a white tiger mount. Looking at Xu Mingshu on his back, he thought, "With Xueji's talent, it's truly wishful thinking for the Yang family to want her as their daughter-in-law."

"However, who will Father marry Xueji to in the future?"

After a while.

Xu Mingwei added, "Alright, stop being so smug. With its current size, Xiaobai is becoming increasingly unsuitable for the Xu family compound. From now on, let it stay near Bihan Pool as much as possible."

"Understood, elder brother." Xue Ji nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)