The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

After defeating Xuan Chengzi of the Qingxu Sect, the situation at the Crimson Gold Mine temporarily stabilized. Following Han Mu's instructions, Han Changqing strengthened the mine's defenses and set up warning formations around it. Having witnessed Han Mu's strength, the Zhao and Sun families became even more respectful and began to truly integrate into the Han family system.

Han Mu secluded himself on Qingxia Peak to recuperate—of course, this was just for show. In reality, his injuries had long since healed, and his cultivation had even improved slightly because of this "bitter battle."

"System, display my current status." In the quiet room, Han Mu finished a round of cultivation and silently recited in his mind.

[Host: Han Mu]

Cultivation Level: Mid-stage True Core Formation (Early-stage False Core Formation)

[Cultivation Techniques: Primordial Longevity Technique (Fourth Level), Heaven-Gathering Divine Technique (Great Completion)]

[Supernatural Abilities: Five Elements Sword Formation, Five Elements Escape Technique, Breath Concealment Technique, Spiritual Eye Technique]

[Magic Items: Qiankun Fan (Form Form, Mid-Grade Spiritual Artifact), Five Elements Spiritual Pearl (Low-Grade Spiritual Artifact)]

[Family Contribution Points: 3150]

[Recent Task: Construct the Five Elements Spirit Pool (Progress 68%)]

With one month remaining before the Five Elements Spirit Pool is completed, Han Mu plans to use this time to hone his cultivation. The transition from the mid-to-late stage of Core Formation is a significant hurdle, requiring patient and gradual progress. However, with the system's assistance and the spiritual veins of Qingxia Peak, he estimates he can break through in at most six months.

"Ancestor, Yun Ge requests an audience." A clear female voice came from outside the quiet room.

Han Mu opened his eyes, a slight smile appearing on his lips: "Come in."

The door opened, and a girl of about fifteen or sixteen years old walked in. She wore a light blue dress, had a beautiful face, and her eyes sparkled with intelligence. It was Han Mu's granddaughter, Han Yunge, who possessed both wood and fire spiritual roots and was the most talented member of the younger generation of the Han family.

"Yun Ge greets the Ancestor." Han Yun Ge bowed respectfully, but her eyes couldn't hide her excitement.

"Get up, what's making you so happy?" Han Mu asked with a smile. He was quite fond of this granddaughter. Not only was she talented, but she was also lively and intelligent, the future hope of the Han family.

"Ancestor, look at this I refined!" Han Yunge took out a jade bottle from his storage bag and poured out three pale blue pills. The pills were round and full, with faint pill patterns on the surface, and emitted a light fragrance.

"A Qi Condensation Pill?" Han Mu took one, carefully sensing it. "Excellent quality, almost top-grade. Did you refine this?"

"Yes!" Han Yunge nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. "I followed Elder Mo's method and refined three batches, and this batch produced three high-grade pills! Elder Mo said that even he would find it difficult to produce three high-grade Qi Condensation Pills in one batch!"

Han Mu's heart stirred. Qi Condensation Pills are the most basic pills for the Qi Refining stage, but to be able to refine a high-quality one shows that Han Yunge truly has talent in alchemy. Moreover, she is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, yet her success rate and quality of pills surpass many second-tier alchemists.

"System, detect Han Yunge's talent for alchemy," Han Mu thought to himself.

[Testing in progress...]

Name: Han Yunge

Age: Sixteen

[Spiritual Roots: Wood and Fire Dual Spiritual Roots (Wood 70, Fire 65)]

[Cultivation Level: Qi Refining Level 6]

[Alchemy Talent: Excellent (Can be trained to become a fourth-tier alchemist)]

[Recommendation: Focus on nurturing him and bestow upon him the Daoist alchemy lineage]

A fourth-tier alchemist! That's someone who can refine pills for the Core Formation stage! In the entire Yue Kingdom, there are no more than five fourth-tier alchemists, and each one is a treasure of the seven major sects.

"Yun Ge, are you interested in alchemy?" Han Mu asked.

"Yes!" Han Yunge nodded vigorously. "I think alchemy is really interesting. Putting all kinds of medicinal herbs together can turn them into pills that help with cultivation. It's amazing! And... and alchemy can earn a lot of spirit stones, which can help the family!"

Han Mu smiled. This child was simple-minded, but he was right. The value of a high-level alchemist to a family was no less than that of a Core Formation cultivator. If they could cultivate a fourth-level alchemist, the Han family's development speed would be several times faster.

"Alright, since you have this talent, I will grant your wish." Han Mu took out a jade slip from his storage ring. "This is the 'Azure Origin Pill Manual,' created by a senior expert. It contains pill formulas and refining tips from the first to the fourth rank. Take it and study it carefully. If you have any questions, you can ask Elder Mo or me."

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Han Yunge exclaimed with delight as she accepted the jade slip, pressing it to her forehead to sense its contents. Her face flushed instantly. "This... so many pill formulas! And even fourth-tier ones!"

"Don't be too happy yet," Han Mu said seriously. "In the path of alchemy, the foundation is paramount. Start by refining first-grade pills and solidify your foundation. If you can become a second-grade alchemist within three years, the ancestor will give you a great gift."

"What kind of big gift?" Han Yunge asked curiously.

"You'll find out when the time comes," Han Mu said, keeping everyone in suspense. "Go, cultivate diligently, refine pills well. Remember, pill refining is just an aid; cultivation is the foundation. Don't put the cart before the horse."

"Yun Ge understands!" Han Yun Ge bowed and ran out happily.

Watching his granddaughter's retreating figure, Han Mu fell into deep thought. Han Yunge's talent was even better than he had expected; it would be a waste to keep such a promising talent in the Han family. After all, the Han family was only a Foundation Establishment family with limited resources and an incomplete lineage of alchemy.

Perhaps... we should send her to Yellow Maple Valley?

Huangfeng Valley is one of the seven major sects of the Yue Kingdom, renowned for its alchemy. It possesses a complete alchemy lineage and facilities such as the Earth Fire Chamber and the Spirit Herb Garden. If Han Yunge could systematically study in Huangfeng Valley, his growth rate would be much faster.

Furthermore, Han Mu remembered that in the original story, Han Li would participate in the Blood Forbidden Land Trial soon. If Han Yunge could join the Yellow Maple Valley, she might be able to cross paths with Han Li and forge a good relationship in advance.

"However, Yun Ge is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. If she joins Huangfeng Valley now, she can only start as an outer disciple." Han Mu tapped the table lightly with his fingers. "We need to find a way to let her directly enter the inner sect, or even become a personal disciple of a certain alchemy elder."

He thought about it and came up with an idea.

"Changqing, come here for a moment," Han Mu transmitted his voice.

A moment later, Han Changqing entered the quiet room: "Father, you wanted to see me?"

"Yun Ge has a good talent for alchemy, I plan to send her to Yellow Maple Valley," Han Mu said directly.

Han Changqing was taken aback: "Go to Huangfeng Valley? But Yun Ge is still young, and she is a direct descendant of my Han family..."

"Precisely because she is a direct descendant, she needs to be nurtured properly," Han Mu said. "The Han family currently has limited resources and cannot provide her with the best alchemy inheritance. Huangfeng Valley is different; they have third- or even fourth-tier alchemists and a complete inheritance system. Yun Ge can grow faster there."

"But..." Han Changqing was still reluctant. He had watched Han Yunge grow up; she was clever and quick-witted from a young age, and he couldn't bear to let her leave home.

"Don't worry, she's just going to learn martial arts, she's not never coming back," Han Mu said. "Besides, I have a way to make her stand out in Huangfeng Valley. Make your preparations, I'll take Yun Ge to Huangfeng Valley in three days."

"Yes." Han Changqing knew that her father's decision would not change, and that it was indeed better for his daughter's future.

Three days later, on the back mountain of Qingxia Peak, the construction of the Five Elements Spirit Pool was nearing completion. Doctor Mo was directing his disciples to set up the last few array points when he saw Han Mu arrive and quickly bowed.

"Elder Mo, how long will it take for the Spirit Pool to be completed?" Han Mu asked.

"Reporting to Ancestor, it will take at most ten days," Doctor Mo said. "Now, only the core array plate of the 'Five Elements Gathering Spirit Array' needs to be set up. The array plate requires ten high-grade spirit stones of each of the five attributes, which have already been requested from Yellow Maple Valley and will be delivered within three days."

"Okay." Han Mu nodded and took out a jade box from his storage ring. "There are five mid-grade spirit stones inside. You can use them. After the spirit pool is completed, use it for a month and see how it goes."

Doctor Mo took the jade box, his hand trembling slightly. Mid-grade spirit stones! One mid-grade spirit stone was equivalent to one hundred low-grade spirit stones, and they were priceless. Five mid-grade spirit stones were enough for him to cultivate for several years.

"Thank you for the reward, Ancestor!" Doctor Mo said excitedly.

"This is what you deserve," Han Mu said. "By the way, Yun Ge is going to Yellow Maple Valley to learn alchemy. Do you have any suggestions?"

Doctor Mo thought for a moment and said, "Yun Ge's talent for alchemy is indeed rare. If she goes to Huangfeng Valley, it would be best if she could become a disciple of the Danxia Peak lineage. The Danxia Peak Master, True Man Yunhe, is one of only three fourth-level alchemists in Yue Kingdom. If she could become his disciple, Yun Ge's future would be limitless."

"Master Yunhe?" Han Mu noted the name down. "What are his requirements for accepting disciples?"

"It's very strict," Doctor Mo said. "Master Yunhe only accepts three disciples each year, and they must have at least two spiritual roots and outstanding talent in alchemy. However, Yun Ge should meet the requirements. With dual spiritual roots of wood and fire, she reached the sixth level of Qi Refining at the age of sixteen and can even refine high-grade Qi Condensation Pills. With such talent, Master Yunhe should be tempted."

"Okay, I understand." Han Mu had a plan in mind.

After leaving the back mountain, Han Mu found Han Yunge practicing in the alchemy room. The little girl was concentrating on controlling the earth fire, and a faint fragrance of medicine wafted from the furnace.

"Ancestor!" Upon seeing Han Mu, Han Yunge quickly stood up.

"What are you refining?" Han Mu asked.

"Rejuvenation Pill, a mid-grade first-tier healing pill." Han Yunge said somewhat embarrassedly, "I almost ruined it just now; I didn't control the heat well."

Han Mu glanced at the semi-finished product in the alchemy furnace and nodded: "The heat is a bit lacking, but the medicinal herbs have blended quite well. The most important things in alchemy are patience and meticulousness; you can't rush it."

"Yun Ge has remembered." Han Yun Ge nodded seriously.

"Pack your things, we're going to Yellow Maple Valley tomorrow," Han Mu said.

"To Yellow Maple Valley?" Han Yunge's eyes lit up. "Ancestor, are you really going to send me to Yellow Maple Valley to learn alchemy?"

"Well, whether you can stay or not depends on yourself," Han Mu said. "Master Yunhe of Danxia Peak in Huangfeng Valley is a fourth-level alchemist. If you can become his disciple, it will greatly benefit you. When you see him tomorrow, do your best."

"Yes! Yun Ge will definitely not let the Ancestor down!" Han Yun Ge clenched her little fist, her face full of excitement.

Han Mu smiled, gave a few more instructions, and then left the alchemy room.

Back in his quiet room, he took out a communication talisman and sent a message to Patriarch Linghu. The gist of it was that the Han family had a junior with considerable talent in alchemy who wished to join the Danxia Peak of Huangfeng Valley, and he requested the patriarch's help in making an introduction.

A short while later, Elder Linghu replied with only two words: "You may come."

Han Mu put away the communication talisman, pondering in his heart. The fact that Elder Linghu agreed so readily was probably not just because of their past relationship. Yellow Maple Valley had lost many disciples in the Crimson Forbidden Land and was in dire need of fresh blood. A genius like Han Yunge would be sought after by any sect.

Moreover, the Han family has a close relationship with Huangfeng Valley, and Han Yunge's joining Huangfeng Valley will further strengthen the connection between the two sides.

This is a good move.

"System, how is the family doing recently?" Han Mu asked.

[Family Name: Changsheng Han Family]

Total number of clan members: 312 (core + subordinate)

[Number of cultivators: 7 at Foundation Establishment stage, 68 at Qi Refining stage]

[Alchemists: 2 at Tier 1 (Doctor Mo, Han Yunge)]

[Family Buildings: Transmission Hall, Trial Tower, Alchemy Room, Five Elements Spirit Pool (Under Construction)]

[Recent Events: Repelled the Qingxu Sect, secured the Crimson Gold Mine; Discovered the Alchemy Genius Han Yunge]

[Recommendation: Focus on developing Han Yunge, as this may trigger the side quest "Inheritance of Alchemy"]

"A side quest has been triggered," Han Mu thought to himself.

The side quest "Inheritance of Alchemy" has been triggered.

[Task objective: Train Han Yunge to become a third-tier alchemist]

[Task Reward: The family talent "Alchemy Prodigy" is activated, increasing the entire family's alchemy success rate by 10%]

[Mission Time Limit: Ten Years]

Ten years to train a third-tier alchemist is no small task. However, Han Yunge possesses exceptional talent, and with the system's assistance, it's not impossible for him to complete it.

"Accept the mission," Han Mu said.

[Task accepted]

A glint of light flashed in Han Mu's eyes. Nurturing Han Yunge wasn't just for the family's sake, but also for his future interactions with Han Li. This granddaughter might become a key element in the Han family's rise.

Early the next morning, Han Mu, with Han Yunge in tow, rode a beam of light and flew towards Huangfeng Valley.