Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 145 Qilin Brother and Sword Brother Appear Together, What to Do When Yunyi Is Too Popular?
A rich spiritual energy wafted over, several times purer and more concentrated than that of the outer workshop, instantly invigorating the spirit.

The inner quarters are located in the core area of ​​the main spiritual vein of Qingye Mountain, and most of the spiritual energy is locked by a great formation. The living expenses are much higher than those of the outer quarters, but they are worth the price.

Although this place is on a mountain, a huge and open platform has been created here.

What comes into view is a wide and flat street paved with jade, lined with shops on both sides, with flying eaves and brackets, carved beams and painted rafters, showing the atmosphere of a fairyland.

The shop signs are brightly lit and sell all kinds of items related to cultivation, such as elixirs, magical artifacts, talismans, spiritual materials, and cultivation techniques.

The cultivators walking on the streets generally had higher cultivation levels and were dressed more elaborately; there were quite a few cultivators at the late or even peak Qi Refining stage.

Besides the commercial area, there is another area with a significantly richer spiritual energy, shrouded in restrictions. That is the cave rental area, which is exclusively for cultivators who need to cultivate in seclusion or stay for an extended period.

In the center there is also a sizable square, with a designated area for free stalls, which is now bustling with people and active trading.

You can even see several ornately decorated pavilions, and faint sounds of string and wind instruments can be heard, suggesting that they are places that provide spiritual food and drinks, as well as some entertainment and rest.

The entire inner area was shrouded in a stronger and more solid light curtain, which was the core part of the "Rock-Suppressing Mountain Formation".

This formation is based on the second-tier high-grade spiritual vein of Qingye Mountain, making it extremely strong defensively. When presided over by a Foundation Establishment cultivator, it is enough to withstand the combined fierce attack of several mid-to-late Foundation Establishment cultivators and suppress the cultivation level of enemies within the formation, making it difficult for them to unleash their full strength.

Although it lacks the ability to launch proactive attacks, it is more than capable of delaying, holding its ground, and waiting for reinforcements.

The core of the formation is located in the main hall in the center of the town, and it is currently overseen by Qian Rushan, the patriarch of the Qian family.

The hall is equipped with a high-level communication array. In the event of a powerful enemy invasion or an emergency, it can instantly contact the ancestors of the Chen and Zhao families, as well as the higher-level Beast Taming Sect, to seek strong support.

As soon as Chen Yunyi entered the inner chamber, her attention-grabbing effect only increased, and even became more pronounced.

The cultivators in the inner quarters were of a higher level, and more people knew her.

"Senior Sister Chen!"

"May Fairy Yunyi be well!"

"Greetings, Junior Sister Chen."

Greetings rose and fell, not only from the Chen family members, but also from the Zhao and Qian families, and other monks who operated or lived there.

Chen Yunyi maintained her indifferent and aloof demeanor, keeping her pace unchanged. She nodded to those of the same generation or similar status, but merely glanced at those who were clearly younger.

Her destination was clear: the Chen family's shops, located in the most bustling area of ​​the inner district's core commercial area.

The Chen family's shop occupies a vast area, a magnificent three-story building with five large, elegant characters on its signboard: "Chen Family's Treasure Pavilion".

The building was bustling with people, and business was booming.

There are also dozens of smaller Chen family shops throughout the inner district, each with a different signboard, and they are run by the Chen family’s capable and wealthy scions.

They opened their own shops in the inner district through family rewards or by purchasing them themselves, which together formed the Chen family's business network here.

Just as the two were about to reach the entrance of Chen's Wanbao Pavilion, a warm and enthusiastic voice rang out:

"Oh my! Isn't this Fairy Yunyi! It's such a pleasure to meet you today! Your beauty is even more captivating than before!"

A young man in fine clothes walked briskly towards them with a broad smile.

He was about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, with a handsome face, holding a jade-shaped folding fan, and wearing a valuable piece of spirit jade at his waist.

Two well-trained followers followed behind him.

This person is Qian Yulin, the son of the current patriarch of the Qian family and the grandson of Qian Rushan, the ancestor who guards Fangshi Town. His cultivation level is at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

His admiration for Chen Yunyi was undisguised; his smile was polite and his demeanor was elegant.

"Brother Qian." Chen Yunyi paused slightly, his tone calm and composed, revealing neither joy nor anger.

Qian Yulin's gaze swept quickly over Chen Qian, lingering for a moment on the subtle distance between Chen Qian and Chen Yunyi.

A fleeting, almost imperceptible shadow crossed the depths of his eyes, but his smile remained unchanged: "This fellow Daoist is quite unfamiliar. May I ask who you are, Fairy? To be personally guided by you, you must be an extraordinary person."

He took the initiative to befriend Chen Qian, seemingly to make friends with him, but in reality, it was a subtle test, as he wanted to find out more about Chen Qian's background.

Chen Qian remained calm and was about to speak when Chen Yunyi coldly interrupted him, her voice clearly reaching the ears of the surrounding crowd who had pricked up their ears:

"This is Chen Yunqian, a member of the same clan as me."

She deliberately emphasized the phrase "family member" to clarify her identity, while cleverly avoiding the ambiguous implication of "personally leading the way" and preventing Qian Yulin from continuing to question Chen Qian.

Qian Yulin's expression stiffened slightly, then he naturally chuckled and said, "So it's Brother Yunqian! My apologies for not recognizing you! I am Qian Yulin, and I have long admired Brother Chen's name!"

This was clearly a polite remark, but it didn't violate any proper etiquette.

"Brother Yulin, you're too kind." Chen Qian cupped his hands in greeting, his tone neither warm nor impolite, and calmly met Qian Yulin's gaze.

Just then, an even colder, harsher voice broke in: "Yunyi."

A young cultivator dressed in black and carrying a long sword appeared not far away at some unknown time.

With a tall and straight figure like a pine tree and a cool and aloof demeanor, he is Zhao Jinglan, one of the most outstanding members of the younger generation of the Zhao family.

He was at the peak of the ninth level of Qi Refining, and was known for his fierce swordsmanship and cold temperament.

Chen Qian observed that his aura was indeed extraordinary, and he was only one step away from Foundation Establishment.

His approach to pursuing Chen Yunyi was completely different from Qian Yulin's; it was more silent and direct.

He simply stood there, staring intently at Chen Yunyi, ignoring the other two, as if Chen Yunyi was the only one present in the air.

Chen Yunyi frowned almost imperceptibly, then nodded very lightly in Zhao Jinglan's direction: "Fellow Daoist Zhao, as I said, please call me by my full name!"

But he didn't stop walking and headed straight for the entrance of Wanbao Chenge.

Zhao Jinglan turned her gaze to Chen Qian, sharp as a sword, filled with scrutiny and undisguised inquiry and hostility.

He didn't speak, but the invisible pressure he exerted was more direct than Qian Yulin's probing.

Chen Qian sensed the challenging gaze, but instead of flinching, he returned a calm and even slightly gentle smile.

He nodded slightly. The two didn't know each other yet, and Chen Yunyi hadn't introduced them, so he naturally wouldn't go out of his way to get to know them.

Then, naturally following Chen Yunyi's footsteps, he calmly walked past Zhao Jinglan.

His steps were unhindered, as if the other person's icy aura was just a gentle breeze.

As Qian Yulin watched this scene, the smile on his face faded slightly, and his eyes shifted.

Zhao Jinglan remained expressionless, staring at Chen Qian's back, the veins on the back of his hand holding the sword seeming to bulge slightly for a moment.

Chen Yunyi seemed oblivious to this, or perhaps she was already used to it, and walked straight into Wanbao Chenge.

Chen Qian followed closely behind, quietly shutting out the invisible undercurrents behind him from the clamor outside the door.

Upon entering the pavilion, a tranquil and elegant atmosphere, accompanied by a richer fragrance of spiritual plants, wafts towards you.

Inside the spacious and bright lobby, everything was arranged in an orderly fashion, and several members of the Chen family were efficiently attending to customers. Upon seeing Chen Yunyi enter, everyone respectfully bowed and greeted her: "Sister Yunyi!"

When their gaze fell on Chen Qian, it was filled with curiosity and inquiry.

Chen Yunyi nodded slightly to everyone, and without lingering, led Chen Qian through the main hall and directly to a quiet and elegant side hall in the back.

This place is equipped with soundproof barriers and is specifically used for receiving important guests or for discussing matters with others.

After closing the hall door, blocking out the gazes and sounds from outside, Chen Yunyi seemed to finally breathe a sigh of relief, and the tense, aloof feeling eased slightly.

She took out an exquisite jade pendant from her storage bag and handed it to Chen Qian:

"This is my residence in the inner quarters, a secluded cave not far from here."

She paused, as if wanting to explain something, her voice still cold, but without the deliberate distance, "This is a unified residence prepared by the family for the stewards managing Wanbao Pavilion."

Chen Qian took the jade pendant, which carried the faint coolness of her fingertips. It felt warm and smooth to the touch, and his smile deepened.

"Thank you for your trouble, Sister Yunyi. Do you live here too?"

The cave dwelling arranged by the family is extremely large, with dozens of independent rooms, and can be considered the family's main base in Qingye Mountain.

Apart from those family members who run their own shops here, almost all members of the Chen family who come to Qingye Mountain will stay there.

"I live here too." Chen Yunyi glared at Chen Qian, her expression a mix of feigned anger and allure.

"Where else are we going to stay?"

Chen Yunyi rarely showed any extra expressions, and when she did, this particular expression made Chen Qian find her extremely attractive.

When a woman's facial features are beautiful to a certain degree, it is actually difficult to distinguish who is better. What truly attracts people are her qualities, charm, temperament, way of handling things, and her composure.

These can be collectively referred to as inner qualities, which are the ultimate weapon for distinguishing beauty from beauty.

"You know why I'm here. Is it possible to leave from here?" Chen Qian asked, subtly changing the subject.

"Yes, that's fine," Chen Yunyi nodded. "Since you're here, you can stay for a few days. Then we can go back together."

"That's exactly what I was thinking," Chen Qian replied with a smile.

Chen Yunyi's main responsibility at Qingye Mountain was to oversee the Chen Family's Wanbao Pavilion; she didn't usually have to handle many matters.

Unless there are unexpected events or important clients visiting, we are generally not busy.

The fifth elder of the family, who also serves as the long-term head of the Aobayama Market, is in complete control of its affairs.

Therefore, there were not many obstacles for Chen Yunyi to return to Fenglin Valley to stay for a while.

As for Brother Qilin and Brother Jian, they are naturally considered important clients. After meeting Chen Yunyi, they were both amazed by her beauty and began to pursue her intensely.

The two have different styles; one is passionate and outgoing, while the other is affectionate and reserved. However, Chen Yunyi clearly doesn't take them seriously and has always treated them with indifference.

When Chen Qian first arrived at Qingye Mountain, he was not in a hurry to go out for a stroll. Seeing that Chen Yunyi had no intention of leaving, he was naturally happy to spend more time with her.

The two hadn't seen each other for several months, so they naturally had a lot to talk about.

In addition to asking Chen Yunyi about his insights on talisman making and array formations, Chen Qian also inquired about her life and cultivation during this period.

After Chen Qian absorbed a portion of the icy energy from Chen Yunyi's body, she was free from any worries, and her cultivation progressed even more rapidly.

In just a few months, she had already approached the peak of Qi Refining.

Naturally, the icy aura accumulated on his body also solidified and condensed considerably.

It could be said that even if Chen Qian hadn't come to Qingye Mountain, she planned to go home soon and have Chen Qian help her absorb some of the remaining substance.

To completely improve this situation, it is necessary to develop a supernatural power that utilizes ice magic and inscribe this power onto one's foundation of cultivation.

In this way, not only can this hidden danger be completely eliminated, but one can even obtain a powerful secret technique and forge a perfect spiritual foundation.

Of course, it is almost impossible for a Qi Refining cultivator to deduce a suitable supernatural power unless they can find a suitable technique or secret method to use it.

However, for someone like Guabi who possesses a large amount of spirit stones, the Destiny Wheel Realm has advanced to a higher level, and Chen Qian himself has absorbed a large amount of Ice Fiend. Based on this deduction, the conditions are basically met.

Chen Qian was very confident about this and had a feeling that he could do it.

The two chatted and laughed for several hours. Chen Yunyi became more and more natural and casual. If other people who knew her well saw her, they would definitely be shocked.

Is this still the same aloof, self-possessed, unsmiling, and unenthusiastic Ice Fairy?
Chen Qian said, "I can only say that you're doing it the wrong way. This is a special treatment for me."

In the evening, led by Chen Yunyi, Chen Qian arrived at Chen Family Cave, located in the western part of the inner district.

The soft moonlight spilled onto the wide stone steps in front of the cave.

Chen Qian walked in with a composed demeanor and firm steps, maintaining a distance from Chen Yunyi.

The interior of the cave was far more magnificent than the exterior, brightly lit and filled with spiritual energy.

After passing through several corridors and courtyards, you arrive at a magnificent hall in the core area.

The hall was brightly lit and bustling with people, clearly indicating that a feast had been prepared in advance.

An elderly man sat in the main seat.

His hair and beard were all white, meticulously combed, and tied up with an antique jade hairpin.

His face was rosy and full, without a trace of wrinkles, and his eyes were sharp as lightning, revealing the wisdom and competence that comes with age.

It was none other than Chen Hongjin, the Fifth Elder, who was in charge of the Chen family in Qingye Mountain and a renowned Qi Refining Peak cultivator.

Upon seeing Chen Qian and Chen Yunyi enter side by side, the noisy hall immediately quieted down, and all eyes turned to Chen Qian.

Fifth Elder Chen Hongjin's gaze first fell on Chen Yunyi, with a hint of elder's kindness, then shifted to Chen Qian, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, his face revealing undisguised praise and satisfaction.

"Haha, Yun Qian, I've heard so many stories about you over the past year that I'm sick of them!"

The Fifth Elder's booming voice, full of energy, broke the brief silence.

He stood up, personally came forward, and grasped Chen Qian's hand firmly.

"Great! This is wonderful! One year! In just one year, he has already reached the late stage of Qi Refining!"

"During this period, he also rescued the patriarch, helped the ancestor severely damage the foundation-building of the Lu and Zhou families, and killed Wu Songde..."

"These are all things that I could not accomplish, and the younger generation is truly formidable!"

"Such extraordinary talent is truly a once-in-a-century find for the Chen family!"

"The future of the family rests on your shoulders!"

(End of this chapter)