The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Three days later, in Huangfeng Valley, at Tianzhu Peak.

Han Mu slowly opened his eyes and found himself lying in an elegant bamboo room, on a soft jade bed, with a faint medicinal fragrance in the air. He tried to get up, but his whole body ached, and he couldn't help but groan.

"Awake?" a gentle voice asked.

Han Mu turned his head and saw the white-browed old Taoist sitting on a bamboo chair not far away, looking at him with a smile.

"Senior..." Han Mu struggled to bow, but was held down by the old Taoist.

"Don't move. Your injuries are too severe. You need to rest." The white-browed old Taoist said, "This is the Yangxin Residence on Tianzhu Peak, specially arranged by the sect leader. You have been unconscious for three days, which has worried Yun Ge terribly."

"Yun Ge?" Han Mu's heart tightened.

"Don't worry, she's fine. She's learning alchemy from Chen Song at Danxin Pavilion. She'll come over as soon as she hears you've woken up," the old Taoist said with a smile. "But you, you're really lucky this time. Your internal organs were damaged, your meridians were broken in many places, and your spiritual power was exhausted... If it weren't for Senior Brother Sect Leader taking out the 'Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill,' you probably would have really died."

Han Mu then remembered what had happened before he lost consciousness. He checked his condition and found that although his injuries were serious, they were all improving, and the spiritual energy in his body seemed to have become purer.

"System, check the current status."

[Host: Han Mu]

[Realm: Foundation Establishment Level 7 (True) / Foundation Establishment Level 1 (Surface)]

[Status: Recovering from severe injuries (recovery rate 45%)]

[Spiritual Power: 18% (Slowly recovering)]

[Pure Yang True Fire: Seed (weak, needs nurturing)]

[Mission: Assist the Seven Major Sects in eliminating the Yin Sha Ghost King (Completed)]

[Reward pending]

The mission is complete! Han Mu was overjoyed. He quickly said in his mind, "Claim the reward."

[Rewards: Five years of cultivation empowerment, the third-tier cultivation technique "Azure Wood Everlasting Spring Technique", and the special building "Spiritual Eye Spring" (can be placed)]

[Should I receive the cultivation initiation immediately?]

"accept."

A surge of pure spiritual energy flowed into his body, rapidly repairing his damaged meridians and internal organs. Five years of cultivation wasn't much for Han Mu, who was at the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, but its purity was its advantage, and since he was currently in a weakened state, the effect was remarkable. He felt his cultivation level had advanced from the early stage of the seventh level of Foundation Establishment to the late stage, and he wasn't far from the eighth level.

More importantly, this spiritual energy contained vitality, accelerating the recovery of his injuries. Han Mu estimated that the injuries that would normally take a month to heal would now be completely cured in ten days at most.

"How are you feeling, young friend?" the white-browed Taoist asked, seeing that Han Mu's breathing had recovered somewhat.

"I'm much better, thank you for your concern, senior." Han Mu sincerely thanked them. He knew that he was able to survive this time thanks to Master Qingyun and Old Daoist Bai Mei.

"No need to be polite. You saved the five of us; we should be thanking you." The old Taoist waved his hand, his expression turning serious. "Young friend, there's something I need to remind you. Our sect leader is very interested in you, especially your strength... It's truly unbelievable that someone with only a Foundation Establishment level 1 cultivation could do such things."

Han Mu's heart skipped a beat. He knew that his performance this time had been too outstanding and would inevitably arouse suspicion. But since things had come to this, he could only deal with it as they came.

"I was just lucky, and I also have some life-saving skills," Han Mu said "humbly."

"Whether it was luck or not, the sect leader will have his own judgment." The old Taoist gave him a meaningful look. "But you don't need to worry. The sect leader only appreciates you and has no ill intentions. You have made a great contribution, and the sect will definitely reward you handsomely. It's just that this reward... may exceed your expectations."

"Beyond expectations?" Han Mu was about to ask when footsteps sounded outside the bamboo room. Then, the door was pushed open, and a girl in green rushed in.

"Grandfather!" Han Yunge's eyes were red-rimmed as she rushed to the bedside. "You're finally awake! You scared me to death!"

Seeing his granddaughter, Han Mu's eyes flashed with tenderness. He patted Han Yunge's head: "Silly girl, I'm perfectly fine, aren't I?"

"How can you be alright? You've been unconscious for three days!" Han Yunge wiped away her tears. "Uncle Chen said you were seriously injured. If it weren't for the Sect Leader taking out the Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill, you would have..."

"Everything's alright now, isn't it?" Han Mu said with a smile. "But how were you doing in Yellow Maple Valley?"

"I'm fine, Master takes good care of me," Han Yunge said, taking out a jade bottle. "This is the 'Meridian-Regenerating Pill' that Master asked me to bring you. It's helpful for repairing your meridians."

Han Mu accepted it, feeling a warmth in his heart. This girl is so thoughtful.

"Has Han Keqing woken up?" A voice came from outside the door again; it was Li Huayuan.

"Elder Li." Han Mu tried to get up, but Li Huayuan stopped him.

"Just lie there," Li Huayuan said with a smile. "The sect leader has ordered you to rest and recover properly. Also, the sect leader wants to see you. Once you can get out of bed, go to the Tianzhu Hall."

"I understand," Han Mu nodded.

"Also, arrangements have been made for your family," Li Huayuan said. "Yanling Fort is currently under joint blockade by the seven major sects, and we can only return after the Yin Sha Qi has been completely purified. But don't worry, everyone in the Han family has safely evacuated to Qingfeng Valley without any casualties. Moreover, because of your achievements, the sect has made a special exception, allowing the Han family to temporarily reside at 'Qingzhu Peak,' a hundred miles away from Huangfeng Valley, where the spiritual energy is still sufficient for the family's cultivation."

Green Bamboo Peak? Han Mu's heart skipped a beat. It was a sacred mountain on the outskirts of Yellow Maple Valley. Although it couldn't compare to the main peak, it was much stronger than Yanling Fortress. Moreover, it was close to Yellow Maple Valley, so its safety was guaranteed.

"Thank you, Sect Leader! Thank you, Elder Li!" Han Mu said gratefully. This was indeed a great favor.

"This is what you deserve." Li Huayuan waved his hand. "Alright, you get some rest. I'm leaving now. Yun Ge, take good care of your grandfather."

"yes!"

After Li Huayuan left, Han Yunge stayed and talked with Han Mu for a while until Chen Song sent someone to call her, at which point she reluctantly left.

Silence returned to the bamboo room. Han Mu took the Meridian-Regenerating Pill and began circulating his internal energy to heal his injuries. With the pill and the cultivation points rewarded by the system, his recovery speed was rapid. Just one day later, he was able to get out of bed and walk.

Three days later, Han Mu's injuries had healed by 70%, and he was able to move around normally. He changed into a clean blue robe and, accompanied by the white-browed Taoist priest, went to the Heavenly Pillar Hall.

The Heavenly Pillar Hall is the main council hall of Yellow Maple Valley, and it is magnificent in scale. Inside the hall, True Person Qingyun sits in the main seat, with several elders sitting on either side, including Li Huayuan, the old woman in red robes, and others.

"Disciple Han Mu greets the Sect Leader and all the Elders." Han Mu bowed and paid his respects.

"No need for formalities." Master Qingyun raised his hand, a gentle force lifting Han Mu. "Guest Elder Han, how are your injuries?"

"I'm fine now, thank you for your concern, Sect Leader."

"That's good." Master Qingyun nodded, his gaze sweeping over Han Mu, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. He realized that he couldn't quite see through this young man. Although the other's aura was only at the first level of Foundation Establishment, he always gave people a feeling of unfathomable depth.

"Guest Elder Han, you have rendered a great service in the Black Wind Ridge incident," Master Qingyun said slowly. "You destroyed the 100,000 Blood Fiend Array, saved five Core Formation cultivators, and prevented the Source Crystal from self-destructing... Such achievements are truly remarkable. According to the sect's rules, you should be richly rewarded."

He paused, then continued, "After discussing with the elders, I have decided to bestow upon you the following rewards: First, you are promoted to a second-level guest elder of Huangfeng Valley, with your monthly stipend doubled, and you are granted access to the fourth floor of the Scripture Pavilion. Second, you are granted a third-tier cave dwelling located at the foot of Tianzhu Peak, rich in spiritual energy. Third, you are granted three Foundation Establishment Pills, ten bottles of Qi Condensation Pills, and ten thousand spirit stones. Fourth, the Han family is granted temporary residence on Qingzhu Peak for ten years, during which time they will be under the protection of Huangfeng Valley."

A soft gasp filled the hall. This reward was too great! A second-level guest elder was something only Core Formation cultivators or late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators who had made significant contributions to the sect could obtain. A third-tier cave dwelling was even more precious; there were no more than twenty in the entire Yellow Maple Valley. And then there were Foundation Establishment Pills, spirit stones… This reward was enough to make any Foundation Establishment cultivator envious.

Han Mu was also shaken. He knew there would be a generous reward, but he didn't expect it to be this great. However, he quickly calmed down and bowed, saying, "I am overwhelmed by the sect leader's generous gift. But this success is entirely due to the sect leader and the elders, and I dare not take credit for it."

"You've done your part, there's no need to be modest." Master Qingyun waved his hand. "In addition, I'd like to personally give you another gift."

He took out a jade slip and handed it to Han Mu: "This is a cultivation technique I obtained in my early years, called the Primordial Chaos Qi Technique. Although it only has the first three levels, it will greatly benefit you in consolidating your foundation and breaking through bottlenecks. Please accept it and cultivate it diligently."

"The Primordial Chaos Technique?" Han Mu accepted the jade slip, scanned it with his divine sense, and was shocked. This technique was somewhat similar to his own "Primordial Longevity Technique." Although it was of a lower grade, it certainly had its unique features. More importantly, the fact that True Person Qingyun gifted him this technique was clearly an implication—he knew that Han Mu's cultivation technique was not simple, but instead of questioning it, he gifted him a related technique as a sign of support.

"Thank you very much, Sect Leader!" Han Mu was genuinely grateful this time. Qingyun Zhenren's actions not only provided tangible benefits but also made his stance clear—Huangfeng Valley would not investigate his secrets but would instead invest heavily in his development.

"Alright, go back and rest well," said Master Qingyun. "Ten days from now, the sect will hold a victory celebration ceremony, and representatives from all seven major sects will attend. You are the main character, so you cannot be absent."

"This junior obeys."

Leaving the Heavenly Pillar Hall, Han Mu's feelings were complex. This crisis, though perilous, had yielded enormous gains. Not only had his family been protected, but his position in Yellow Maple Valley had also been solidified. More importantly, he had received generous rewards from the system, his cultivation had improved, and he had even obtained the special structure, the Spirit Eye Spring.

"Next, it's time to focus on developing the family business." Han Mu looked towards Green Bamboo Peak, his eyes flashing with anticipation.