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

Chapter 241 The Qiongzhi Ceremony! Arrangements for the Newlyweds!

Led by Chen Qian, the women returned to the inner hall of the back courtyard of Qianlong Residence.

All the maids in the house were summoned and gathered together.

Chen Qian has not rested since the start of the ceremony yesterday.

As the master of Qianlong Mountain and the main protagonist of the grand ceremony, Chen Qian is the focus of attention from all parties and families present. Today, he is giving a sermon starting at 9:00 AM, leaving him no free time.

Therefore, even though Chen Qian and Chen Yunyi had officially become husband and wife in the eyes of the world, and he had taken in six new beautiful concubines, he did not sleep with any of them.

The six women, led by Zhao Jingni and Qian Yuzheng, have moved into Qianlong Residence after the ceremony. However, they have only been assigned rooms to live in, and there are still some important ceremonies that have not yet been held.

The newly acquired concubines undergo a formal ceremony to pay their respects to the master and mistress of the household.

This is a tradition, commonly known as "Qiongzhi Li," which signifies being of the same blood and lineage, and cannot be taken lightly.

This ceremony served two purposes: to express the importance the family placed on the concubines and to establish their status within the household; it also allowed the maids and servants to recognize their new mistress.

When Chen Qian took Su Jin and her two daughters as concubines, he did not perform this ceremony because they were originally his personal maids, which is different from taking concubines directly from outside the home.

Therefore, this was the first time that Chen Qian's inner courtyard had hosted such an event.

In the inner hall of the backyard, the fragrance of sandalwood lingered.

The six newly arrived beauties stood in the order arranged by the family, all dressed in cloud-patterned robes and embroidered shawls, their jade pendants swaying gently, like six newly plucked jade buds.

Chen Qian sat down in the main seat, with Chen Yunxi, Chen Yunyi, and Feng Momo sitting on either side. There was another seat, which was empty, but a phantom image appeared in it.

It was Su Yueshang, who was on the Vermilion Bird warship of the Beast Taming Sect at that moment.

The expedition teams from the five major immortal sects to the Black Swamp Plains had already crossed the border of the Li Kingdom.

But once they crossed the border, the group's pace slowed down dramatically.

Besides the fundamental reason that the number of monsters in the wilderness has increased dramatically, requiring them to be more cautious, they also need to allocate resources and gather intelligence at some established supply points, so their speed cannot be too fast.

Su Yueshang was meditating and resting in her room on the ship. She could use the Primordial Token to project her divine consciousness into the Hidden Dragon Residence and participate in the "Jade Branch Ceremony".

Zhao Jingni and her six daughters had only recently learned that the only Core Formation cultivator who came to offer congratulations on the day of the grand ceremony was actually one of the matriarchs of their household.

This truly shocked all six of them, leaving them speechless for a long time.

Furthermore, having just been captivated by the effects of Master Chen's primordial teachings, the emotions conveyed in their gazes towards him now could no longer be described as mere worship, admiration, or trust.

It's very complicated and can't be explained in a short time.

Although Chen Qian sat in the main seat, the main characters of the "Qiongzhi Ceremony" were the matriarch of the household and the newlyweds; he only needed to participate briefly.

Su Jin, Qing Man, and Zi Yao, who were also concubines, sat to the side, each holding their daughter or son, smiling silently at their new sisters.

Xiao Caisu, Xiao Yiping, and Xiao Yikang are all over one year old, and they are at the adorable and active age.

The three women frequently interacted with and comforted the children to keep them from causing trouble.

Xiao Yi'an and Xiao Lingxi, however, couldn't control themselves at all and were playing and frolicking in the courtyard.

Chen Qian originally thought that Xiao Lingxi was a quiet person, but he didn't expect that after playing with her older brother for a long time, she would also learn to be quiet like him. The quietness she had when she was born was long gone.

Liu Yan and Ji Xue stayed outside with the two siblings, leaving only He Ying and Feng Yin to serve Chen Qian.

The Qiongzhi Ceremony officially began.

"Greetings, sir!"

"No gifts, no gifts!"

First, the six young ladies bowed to Chen Qian in unison, and Chen Qian helped them up one by one, and put a blue dragon-shaped bracelet on each of them, symbolizing their status as concubines.

This bracelet has undergone a complete upgrade by Chen Qian, making it a 2.0 version. Its energy-gathering and protective functions have reached the second-tier level, making it a fine example among spiritual artifacts.

More importantly, this bracelet does not require a designated owner or to be refined; it is passively triggered.

All Chen Qian needs to do when bestowing the bracelets is to capture a wisp of the young ladies' aura and seal it into the bracelets, and then they can use them without any hindrance.

Then the six women stepped forward one by one to pay their respects to the matriarchs.

The young ladies, following the established order and the age-based ranking of the matriarchs, bowed to Su Yueshang, Chen Yunyi, Feng Momo, and Chen Yunxi one by one.

The matriarchs also offered words of encouragement to the newlyweds and presented them with the gifts they had prepared.

Each newlywed receives a gift, but it is not a one-on-one gift; rather, it represents the collective sentiment of all the matriarchs.

This also means that all the matriarchs treat them equally, hoping to live together in harmony within the family, with no distinction between the women.

"Jingni, my sister!" Feng Momo was the first to stand up and walked lightly to Zhao Jingni, who was dressed in red and looked very dashing.

She opened her palm, revealing a pair of small, exquisite golden rings with lava-like crimson patterns flowing across them, from which the faint chirping of phoenixes could be heard.

“Look, this pair of ‘Flowing Fire Golden Phoenix Rings’ is made of top-tier first-order Molten Fire Gold Essence and is engraved with light feathers and fire-gathering spirit patterns.”

She winked mischievously and slipped the ring into Zhao Jingni's hand, which was slightly cool from nervousness. "You're lively and have exceptional martial arts talent, just like me. You also prefer movement to stillness. Wearing this will make you as light as a swallow, and you'll be able to unleash fire spells even faster!"

The golden phoenix ring felt warm to the touch, so light it seemed weightless. Zhao Jingni's eyes instantly lit up like stars. She gripped it tightly and bowed deeply, saying, "Thank you, Sister Momo! Jingni likes it very much!"

That lively spirit couldn't be more fitting for this gift.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Yunxi's gentle and smiling gaze fell on Qian Yuzheng, whose temperament was as calm and serene as an orchid.

With a gentle wave of her hand, a palm-sized inkstone, the color of distant mountain hues, appeared out of thin air and landed in front of Qian Yuzheng.

The inkstone is neither gold nor jade; it feels warm and cool to the touch, and the naturally formed cloud and water patterns on it seem to be flowing.

Beside it was a fine-bristled talisman brush of the same material, its tip swirling with a faint, ethereal aura.

“Sister Yuzheng,” Chen Yunxi said gently, “I have long heard that you are a master of painting. These are the ‘Cloud and Water Inkstone’ and the ‘Spirit-Pointing Brush’. When grinding spirit ink, they can gather the spiritual energy and prevent it from dissipating, making the ink more lustrous and the spirit more abundant. In your spare time, you can add more elegant calligraphy and paintings to our Qianlong Mountain.”

Qian Yuzheng looked at the flowing blue ink on the inkstone and bowed deeply: "Thank you for your generous gift, sisters! I will definitely devote myself to studying the craft."

This gift was exactly what she wanted.

“Lingyi, look over here!” Feng Momo became lively again, beckoning Chu Lingyi over.

She held in her hands a silver soft armor, as thin as a cicada's wing, yet shimmering with a faint metallic sheen.

"This is the 'Thousand-Pound Soft Silk Armor'!" She lightly shook the soft armor, and the armor rippled like water.

“You need to study weapon crafting techniques, which often involve dealing with spirit ores and raging fire. This is made of demon silkworm silk mixed with crystal light silk. It looks thin, but its defensive power is not weak. The key is that it is flexible and does not affect movement, and it can also ward off fire! It is very suitable for you!” Chu Lingyi exclaimed “Wow” in surprise, took the soft armor and loved it. The cool and flexible touch felt extremely comfortable.

She hurriedly bowed and said, "Thank you, sisters! Sister Momo really knows what I'm thinking! Lingyi likes it so much!"

This highly practical armor made her feel really cared for.

Chen Yunxi then turned her gaze to Tantai Tianxiang, who stood quietly and solemnly.

She slightly raised her delicate hand, and a wisp of light flew to Tantai Tianxiang's front, transforming into a small, three-inch-tall alchemy furnace.

The furnace body is purplish-copper in color, with faint images of blue lotuses flowing around the furnace wall, exuding a pure wood-fire aroma.

"Tianxiang," Su Yueshang's ethereal voice stirred the space in the hall, seemingly resonating directly in Tantai Tianxiang's mind.

"This is the 'Azure Lotus Fire Furnace,' which I used before. It has a good effect on refining herbal pills and can help you stabilize the medicinal properties and increase the success rate of pill formation. I hope you will study the art of alchemy diligently and not waste your talent."

Tantai Tianxiang was overjoyed. She came from a collateral branch of the family and had limited resources. She did not even have her own alchemy furnace, so this gift was exactly what she wanted.

She respectfully accepted the furnace with both hands. The gentle vitality and pure fire emanating from it made her breath quicken. She bowed deeply and said, "Tantai Tianxiang thanks Sister Yuechang! I will do my utmost to study the art of alchemy!"

Su Yueshang: "Yes, you must remember that although I brought these things out, they represent the collective goodwill of all of us."

Tantai Tianxiang: "Tianxiang understands, thank you all for your generous gifts!"

When it was Han Youwei's turn, whose temperament was as resilient as a lone bamboo, Chen Yunyi's cool gaze held a hint of appreciation.

She pointed her finger, and a tiny purple arc of electricity crackled and flashed, revealing a dark blue stone in front of Han Youwei.

Thunder patterns faintly appeared on the surface of the stone, and some of the surface protrusions flashed with silver light, flickering and emitting a sharp, chilling thunderous aura.

“Youwei,” Chen Yunyi’s voice was as cold as a deep pool, “you possess a lightning spiritual root, a resilient nature, and an ambition to climb higher. This is the ‘Thunderstone,’ a rare treasure formed from natural lightning-struck wood and lightning crystal ore through the erosion of the earth.”

"By carefully comprehending it, you can not only refine the lightning magic power within your body, but also accelerate the casting speed of lightning spells, which will greatly benefit your cultivation."

Han Youwei's gaze was intense, and the magical power flowing within her body resonated faintly with the Thunderclap Stone, emitting a low hum.

She took a deep breath and respectfully performed a deep bow: "Thank you for your generous gifts, sisters! Youwei will diligently cultivate and practice to protect our family!"

This sharp, pointed stone perfectly complements her pure and resilient nature.

Finally, everyone's attention turned to Sun Xueluo, whose face was pale.

She stood there timidly, seemingly intimidated by the invisible aura in the hall, trembling slightly.

"Sister Xue Luo," Chen Yunxi said, her voice softer and gentler than usual.

"Don't be nervous, come closer." Chen Yunyi raised her hand slightly to signal.

Feng Momo walked straight up and gently grabbed Sun Xueluo's slightly cool wrist.

Su Yueshang in the illusory image also nodded slightly.

Chen Yunxi took out a round jade pendant, about the size of a pigeon egg, with a smooth and warm texture.

The jade pendant is a warm orange-red color, with a small golden flame burning quietly at its core, emitting a continuous warmth. It naturally forms nine fine and smooth lines, like the golden rays of the sun.

“This is the ‘Nine Yang Warm Palace Pendant’.” Su Yueshang’s voice carried a calming power. “A trace of pure Yang fire essence is sealed in the center of this jade. Its heat is pure and gentle, and it contains the meaning of endless life.”

"Wearing it close to your body will have a remarkable effect on removing the cold toxins from your body, and it can also warm and nourish your heart and strengthen your body. In time, once your husband has a clear understanding of your physical condition, and with the addition of primordial yang to warm and nourish you, he will surely be able to completely eradicate your chronic illness and restore your health."

As soon as Sun Xueluo pressed it, she instantly felt the warmth emanating from the jade pendant slowly seeping into her meridians. It miraculously connected with the small flame Chen Qian had left in her dantian, further dispelling the coldness deep within her bones and making her feel so comfortable that she almost cried out.

Overwhelmed by immense surprise and emotion, she felt a lump in her throat and her eyes instantly filled with tears.

Trembling, she pressed the jade pendant, which felt as warm as a small sun, tightly against her heart, and prostrated herself deeply, her voice choked with sobs, saying, "Xueluo...Xueluo thanks all the sisters for their kindness and care!"

The women's excitement and joy intertwined, creating a peaceful and warm atmosphere in the hall.

Little Cai Su, nestled in Su Jin's arms, curiously stretched out her chubby little hand, seemingly trying to grasp the blue light flowing over Tantai Tianxiang's lotus-shaped incense burner, but Su Jin gently pressed it down with a smile.

Outside the hall, the clear laughter of Xiao Yi'an and Xiao Lingxi could be faintly heard, adding a touch of childlike innocence to the solemn and warm Qiongzhi Ceremony.

Chen Qian watched quietly from the sidelines. The harmonious and friendly scene between his wives and concubines, along with the carefree laughter of the children, filled him with immense satisfaction.

He had already made arrangements for these young women.

Now that they have joined the Chen family, they will eventually become members of the Destiny Wheel Realm.

However, this requires a suitable opportunity; Chen Qian will not suddenly present everything to them.

Undeniably, the young women are fully prepared to truly become his beloved wives, and at this moment they also have feelings of love and admiration for him, and may even have established a belief in fidelity.

But the only thing that can be said to be romantic love is that it doesn't involve a romantic relationship between a man and a woman.

In Chen Qian's plan, he wanted to spend some time with them as their husbands to dispel the sense of unfamiliarity between them and to make himself a real person in their eyes, rather than just a high and mighty symbol.

When the two people's feelings truly intertwine, that will be the best time to reap these sweet fruits.

This opportunity will arise, and everything will fall into place naturally.

……

In the following days, Chen Qian did not intend to appear again to preach and teach, but instead handed over this "important task" entirely to Chen Yunyi.

He still has a lot of things to deal with, and he can only be a hands-off manager in matters such as the management of Qianlong Mountain and the "Welfare Week for Distinguished Cultivators".

He had already shared most of his current insights into the Five Elements during his preaching that day, and he did not want to repeat them.

There's nothing new to talk about in the short term.

As for those rogue cultivators who arrived later, they were not fortunate enough to receive this opportunity, and could only blame their own lack of good fortune.

……

After the Qiongzhi ceremony, Chen Qian did not leave immediately, but stayed to chat and laugh with his new wives.

Since we don't want to rush things and leave regrets, we need to set aside some time for them in our daily lives.

Chen Qian believed—

Under the influence of the divine skill "Mysterious Wave," coupled with the unique charm of being a transmigrator, and most importantly, possessing a sincere and compassionate heart...

Under these incredibly favorable conditions, it wouldn't take much effort or time to make young women truly fall in love with him.

(End of this chapter)