Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 79 Three Years Later, Xunfang City

The next day.

As is customary, the newlywed couple Xu Mingxuan and Zhang Wanqing got up early and went to Wenxin Courtyard to serve tea to Xu Chuan and Bai Jing.

After it ended, I just left the Wenxin Academy.

Xu Mingshu then took the two of them to find Xu Mingwei, wanting to test Zhang Wanqing's aptitude.

Xu Mingyuan was also in the study at that moment.

Xu Mingwei took out the testing crystal. "Third sister-in-law, place your hand on it and hold it for a few breaths."

Zhang Wanqing nodded slightly, touched the crystal for a few breaths, and the crystal immediately emitted a hazy blue light.

"It even glows?"

Zhang Wanqing looked up at the others in surprise, only to see that everyone, including her husband, had an incredulous expression on their faces.

"He actually has the aptitude for cultivation, and even the aptitude for a true spiritual root!" Xu Mingshu exclaimed in amazement.

"Sister Ming Shu, you say I have the aptitude for cultivation? How is that possible?"

“The crystal won’t make a mistake. Third brother, you’ve really married a treasure.” Xu Mingyuan smiled and patted Xu Mingxuan on the shoulder.

"My wife is certainly good."

Xu Mingxuan's lips curled slightly, and a hint of arrogance rippled in his dark eyes as he raised his chin slightly.

Zhang Wanqing was still confused, but Xu Mingxuan quickly explained it to her.

It turns out that the Xu family is not only a family of martial arts practitioners, but also a family of immortal cultivators, though outsiders are unaware of this.

Since Zhang Wanqing has such talent, she should naturally start cultivating. However, Xu Mingwei instructed her not to tell anyone else about her, not even his parents or brothers.

Ever since.

Zhang Wanqing also had to go up the mountain every day to cultivate with Xu Chuan, returning only at dusk.

Newlyweds, enjoying the bliss of their first marriage, Xu Mingxuan and Zhang Wanqing spent every night in passionate lovemaking, their pillows overflowing with joy.

Xu Mingxuan gradually mastered the art, his movements became more and more skillful, and his techniques became more varied. He was so engrossed in pleasure that he didn't even realize it.

Two months later.

Zhang Wanqing then became pregnant.

The Xu family is thriving, and its heritage is growing day by day.

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Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Dongxi Village, Bihan Pool.

"After three years of arduous cultivation, with my true spiritual root aptitude, the Heavenly Reward for Diligence, and the Shennong Herbs destiny talent, I have only reached the peak of the seventh level of Qi Refining."

"However, I am now one step closer to the ninth level of Qi Refining."

The peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining is also known as the Great Perfection of Qi Refining. Once one reaches this level of cultivation, one can begin the process of Foundation Establishment.

We need to plan ahead.

Xu Chuan looked toward the bamboo house next door, which was Xu Mingxian's room.

“Yun Nu has also embarked on the path of cultivation. With his talent, it will only be a matter of time before he catches up with me in cultivation. It’s time for him to go and see what the cultivation market is like.”

Xu Chuan pondered for a moment and then said, "Xueji, go down the mountain and call your elder brother here."

"Yes, Father."

Bihan Pool was only a dozen miles away from the Xu family mansion. Xueji rode the white tiger and arrived at the Xu family mansion in no time.

If there's nothing else going on, Xu Mingwei usually stays at the Xu family mansion.

In a short while.

Xu Mingwei arrived at Bihan Pool.

"Father, you were looking for me?"

"Sit down and talk."

"Mm," Xu Mingwei replied.

Seeing him sit down, Xu Chuan said, "The Xu family has reached a bottleneck in its development. We either need to cultivate a large number of innate martial artists and Qi cultivators, or we need to produce an exceptionally powerful expert."

"The former needs time, but my Xu family has no shortage of resources. In a dozen years, we will certainly not lack innate masters."

Regarding cultivators, Wu Tao is currently at the first level of Qi Refining, Shen Qingyi at the second level, and Qing Wan has the best aptitude, but due to pregnancy and childbirth, she has been held back and is only at the peak of the first level of Qi Refining. "But in another five or six years, A Yuan, Tan Tou, and Xue Ji will likely all be able to transition from martial arts to the Dao and embark on the path of cultivation, breaking through to the fifth level of Qi Refining in one go."

"So, Father thinks it's time to make contact with cultivators?" Xu Mingwei asked.

"After a while, I plan to go with Yunnu to visit the cultivation market in Yuehu County and find out what's going on."

Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingwei with admiration in his eyes, "Now that you have reached the Grandmaster realm, with the Grandmaster medicinal cuisine I have developed to complement you, plus your own talent, you will surely reach the Grandmaster Perfection within ten years."

If other favorable circumstances arise later, it can certainly be brought forward even further.

"Your strength is enough to contend with a mid-stage Grandmaster. If you were to use your archery skills to ambush someone, you could even kill a late-stage Grandmaster. With you in charge of the Xu family, your father can rest assured."

Xu Mingwei knew that Xu Chuan was paving the way for the future of the Xu family, so he cupped his hands and said respectfully, "Thank you for your hard work, Father."

"It is my incompetence that makes you, at such an old age, still have to work so hard outside."

Xu Chuan waved his hand and smiled faintly, "It doesn't matter if it's hard work. I've never told you before, but cultivating immortality has been my ambition since I was a child."

"Whether it takes ten, fifty, or a hundred years, I will walk the path of cultivation until my body perishes and my soul vanishes!"

Xu Mingwei was deeply moved when he first sensed Xu Chuan's yearning for the Dao.

"Our trip will last at least one or two years, and at most five or six years before we return."

"Father, don't worry, I'll take care of everything at home!"

Upon hearing his words, Xu Chuan could discern Xu Mingwei's demeanor and knew that he was no longer the young man enslaved by love.

"Hmm." Xu Chuan nodded slightly and smiled, "Don't try to shoulder everything alone. Tan Tou and Ming Shu should be sent out for training as well."

The rise of the Xu family cannot be accomplished by one or two individuals alone.

"My child understands."

Half a month later.

Xu Mingxian broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining and went to Yuehu County with Xu Chuan.

Although I know that the Immortal Cultivation Market is definitely not located in Yuehu County, the martial arts and immortal cultivation paths coexist there, so I should be able to find out about the Immortal Cultivation Market.

“Yun Nu, we will go as independent cultivators. Father has given himself the Taoist name San Shu Dao Ren.”

Xu Chuan turned to Xu Mingxian and asked with a smile, "What about you? Do you have a suitable code name?"

"Father, isn't San Shu your nickname?"

"So what? Nobody in Yuehu County knows about it." Xu Chuan's lips curled up, his eyes filled with confidence that he wouldn't be exposed.

“Father is right. Then Yun Nu will accompany you as Daoist Yun Ming.”

"Alright, from now on, Father will call you Fellow Daoist Yunming in public."

"Fellow Daoist San Shu," Xu Mingxian said with a smile, returning the greeting with clasped hands.

"Hahaha~"

Two days later.

The two entered Yuehu County City.

The Xu family has been operating in Yuehu County for nearly five years and has established a considerable presence, with some businesses covering all aspects of life, including clothing, food, housing, and transportation.

To outsiders, however, the real owners of these businesses are the Chang family.

That's why things have been peaceful, with only some ordinary disturbances.

Guanghu Residence.

A well-known tavern in the county town.

Because of its excellent wine and food, and affordable prices, the business is booming.

This is one of the Xu family's businesses.

At this moment, two people dressed in Taoist robes, one blue and one gray, walked in.

One of them was about forty years old, with a short, dark beard, while the other was not long after turning twenty, dressed in a simple blue robe.

The two were Xu Chuan and Xu Mingxian.

"Please, make yourself at home, Taoist priests."

The waiter draped a plain silk handkerchief over his arm and presented the menu with gold-painted cloud patterns with both hands.

"This is our vegetarian menu for today. The pine nut smoked mushrooms and the clear spring soup are all seasonal delicacies. If you would like some tea brewed with spring water or pine nut milk, please let us know."

　If we don't make it, let's see next week. Fellow Daoists, please help us out next Monday and Tuesday. Thank you!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)