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

Chapter 47 The Promise with Flame Feather
"A 90% discount?"

Yan Ling looked at Chen Qian with a playful expression and teased, "How about I just give it to you?"

Chen Qian said solemnly, "Senior Yanling, there's no need for a gift. I'm not the kind of person who would take advantage of small things."

"No matter how extraordinary this treasure is, if no one exchanges it, it is practically useless except for being placed here and wasting space."

"Even if it's exchanged for me at a 90% discount, it would still be considered as revitalizing the family assets and allowing this treasure to play a certain role."

"In this way, it's actually a win-win situation for both the family and me!"

If we're talking about giving gifts, Yanling really does have that authority.

The core of the Chen family's contribution point system is the Fire Phoenix Cry Array, and the Flame Feather, as the array spirit, is the system's intelligent center.

She can adjust the exchange rate based on her own judgment, but she generally doesn't do it arbitrarily.

For thousands of years, she has been managing the exchange according to the rules originally set by Chen Tuyuan—the exchange price is basically the same as the external price.

If resources are insufficient, notify the family management to replenish them; if resources are excessive, lower the price to encourage exchange; if resources are insufficient, raise the price to reduce exchange.

Unless the family faces a major upheaval or a life-or-death crisis, the principle of exchanging contribution points for resources at an equal cost is always followed.

More than a month ago, Chen Hongming took away a batch of supplies, and also acquired Chen Qian's magical artifacts and talismans, and distributed contribution points. All of these were recorded after communicating with the great formation through the family nameplate.

Yanling controls all the relevant information, including the annual operating income of each market, the family's daily income and expenses, the operating expenses of the great formation, and the increase or decrease of family members' contribution points.

"Hmm? You really don't seem like an eighteen-year-old lad, how could you come up with such a profound statement?"

Yan Ling was genuinely surprised. Although she was essentially a demon beast, she had thousands of years of survival experience, so she could understand this kind of logic.

But for such words to come from a mere eighteen-year-old boy who has always lived only around Fenglin City is rather astonishing.

"With your knowledge and temperament, coupled with the physical foundation and cultivation speed you have shown so far, it seems that I underestimated you and thought you had the potential to form a core."

Huo Feng circled Chen Qian a few times, her gait elegant and her posture composed. Her long, jade-like neck undulated like a graceful melody. She nodded and said:

"Your future may exceed my imagination."

"You deserve my increased support!"

"Alright! I'll exchange it for you at the price you asked for, but I have one condition."

Chen Qian was overjoyed and bowed deeply to Yan Ling.

Phew! I finally managed to fool them!

Otherwise, I really don't know where to find so many contribution points.

Judging from the feedback from the Gray Pearl World alone, it's clear that this broken cauldron must be extremely important.

"Please tell me, senior, I will definitely do my best to accomplish it!"

"Within two hundred years, replenish the items within this third layer of the light shield. Of course, I will also give you appropriate contribution points."

"No problem, I'll definitely do it!"

The third layer of treasures represents the entire family's wealth and resources; only treasures at the Core Formation level are qualified to be placed here.

This is essentially a way of saying that Yan Ling is optimistic that Chen Qian can become a Core Formation True Person within two hundred years and bring sufficient benefits to the family.

that's it.

very perfect.

Chen Qian was very pleased.

On the third floor, Chen Qian won the Broken Cauldron with 3,800 contribution points;

On the second floor, I exchanged 300 points for a Mountain-Penetrating Talisman; on the first floor, I obtained a mid-grade magic weapon, the Flying Immortal Hairpin, a first-tier mid-grade magic robe, and two Earth-Escape Talismans, totaling 360 points.

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Standing in the plaza of Xuan Kong Pagoda, looking out, the setting sun has become the backdrop for the pagoda, and the entire space, filled with orange light, appears quite magnificent and beautiful.

A spatial fluctuation emanated, and Chen Qian, fully loaded, landed lightly and walked towards the small thatched hut next to him, becoming the only momentum in this tranquil and beautiful scene.

Before leaving, after exchanging everything he wanted, Chen Qian only had forty contribution points left. He decided to exchange them all for forty low-grade spirit stones.

It's spotless, not a single thing is left.

Money only generates value when it is spent.

Chen Qian bid farewell to the Grand Elder and hurried towards the outer valley.

The old man walked to the edge of the square, looked at Chen Qian descending the steps, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

The old man is over 120 years old this year. His life has been quite eventful. He practices the Green Wood Longevity Technique and is good at maintaining his health. It is estimated that he can live for another 10 or 20 years.

Today, after meeting Chen Qian, he was quite certain that the future of the family depended entirely on this young man, but he didn't have many days left and probably wouldn't live to see it.

The old man took out a jar of wine from his storage bag, opened his mouth and took a sip, his back view looking somewhat desolate.

I wonder when the family will be able to return to its peak and recreate the glory of a thousand years ago.

Walking briskly, Chen Qian finally arrived back at the entrance of the courtyard before the sun completely set.

Qingman was pacing anxiously at the door. When she saw her young master finally return, her expression relaxed a lot. She hurriedly came up to greet him and said, "Young master, you're finally back. Madam Mo has come out to see you several times."

Chen Qian smiled sheepishly and said, "I went to a lot of places today, which did take up a bit of time."

"Are you all getting impatient? Let's go inside!"

Qingman smiled and replied, "Since you've arrived home, there's no need to rush. Please take your time. I'll go in first to inform Chef Cai that the banquet will begin soon."

Having said that, he quickly walked inside.

Chen Qian adjusted his breathing and straightened his clothes before slowly entering.

As the only male head of the household, he naturally needs to appear calm and composed in any situation, so that everyone in the family can always feel that he is their strongest support.

He had only taken two steps, and hadn't even stepped into the courtyard, when Feng Momo appeared beside Chen Qian like a gust of wind and took his arm.

"Brother Qian, I've been waiting so long! I was even thinking of waiting for you at the entrance of the family's secret vault!"

Chen Qian habitually ruffled his wife's hair. "It was our first time there, and we were really overwhelmed by all the sights. It took us a little longer than usual."

Before leaving, Chen Qian explained his destination, and the women were not worried about his whereabouts.

However, Chef Cai had planned the timing perfectly. The banquet would begin as soon as all the dishes were prepared. If the timing was missed, the taste would be much worse, which would be a real pity.

The two entered the courtyard. The sun had completely set, and the courtyard was brightly lit. The glass lanterns hanging under the eaves reflected the shimmering light on the bluestone ground.

Chef Cai had already set up a round table of sandalwood in the center of the courtyard, with more than a dozen spiritual dishes arranged on the table in a staggered manner.

Golden-brown and crispy roasted red-eyed venison, steamed celery with lingzhi mushrooms, steaming bowls of snow lotus and pigeon soup... the aromas intertwine, making one's mouth water.

When Feng Momo pulled Chen Qian to the table, Su Jin was sitting in the corner with several close friends, chatting and laughing quietly.

When Chen Qian's gaze swept over them, the maids quickly stood up and bowed, their eyes filled with both awe and undisguised curiosity.

After all, the grand wedding just over a month ago, with Chen Qian's lively procession around the valley to welcome his bride, was still fresh in their minds; they had all witnessed Chen Qian's charm.

Furthermore, many people in the valley also learned that after Chen Qian was struck by heavenly lightning, his physique seemed to have undergone a mutation, and his cultivation speed was unusually fast. Some praised him, some were jealous, and many wanted to befriend him...

(End of this chapter)