Ordinary People: Starting with the Chen Clan

"Go back first and begin preparing for Foundation Establishment!"

Hearing this, Chen Xuanzhou immediately felt much more at ease.

"Master, there is something I would like to report to you on your visit."

"Speak!"

"This disciple wishes to travel to the Crimson Secret Realm."

Give me a reason.

"One of the reasons is that after studying this lotus-shaped magical artifact for a long time, the only material that I can think of that can completely solve the problem is a pure white jade lotus that is over 500 years old."

The easiest place to obtain them is within the Crimson Realm.

"Let's skip the reasons and get to the point. Tell me your real thoughts."

Before Chen Xuanzhou could continue, Old Monster Qiong interrupted him.

"This is indeed my true thought. The path of creating magic has been lined with piles of bones from ancient times to the present. I want to leave a clan-protecting magic artifact for the Chen clan, so that at least the Foundation Establishment lineage can continue."

"Heh, knowing this, why choose it in the first place?"

"Because this disciple wants to see, like Master, what the scenery is like at the end of the immortal path!"

"Hahaha! Your teacher doesn't have such lofty ambitions as you."

Upon hearing Chen Xuanzhou's words, Old Monster Qiong laughed loudly, but a strange look flickered in his eyes.

"Let me talk about the second point."

Three breaths later, he stopped laughing and continued calmly, as if the person who had just been laughing wildly was not him.

"This disciple wishes to acquire some Foundation Establishment Pills through my own abilities, so that I may also leave one for the family."

"Go and prepare!"

"yes!"

Chen Xuanzhou bowed and then withdrew.

. . .

In the main hall of the Chen clan of Xizhou, Chen Zhonghe, the fourth branch, was glaring angrily at several clan elders.

"Three elders, can you really bear to see the Chen clan of Xizhou wiped out of Huangfeng Valley?"

"Fourth brother, you're exaggerating. You can't drag the whole family into this just because your Xuanheng is being targeted."

Before the three elders could speak, Chen Zhongyan calmly retorted.

"Second brother, don't gloat here. Is it really that simple that the other main branches of Huangfeng Valley are suppressing me, Xuanheng?"

If that's your view, I'd suggest that the elders replace you, this short-sighted person, to avoid leading the entire second branch of the family astray.

"Fourth brother, you passed!"

Chen Zhongshuo, who was standing to the side, tugged at Chen Zhonghe, who was standing to the side.

"Did I pass? The Chen family of Huangfeng Valley used an empty title of the main branch to kick our branch out of Huangfeng Valley."

What about the people and goods we've sent in over the years? Are we offering them tribute?

Seeing the various families arguing fiercely below, the three clan elders did not speak up to stop them, because they knew that it would be useless even if they did.

This is not a simple struggle for resources, but a battle for foundation building.

"Zhongbo, tell me, has Xuanzhou sent any messages back recently?"

The Third Elder looked at the two Maitreya Buddhas beside him, frowned, and spoke.

Upon hearing this, everyone's gaze turned to Chen Zhongbo, who was sitting in the back.

"Xuanzhou did send a message a few days ago, saying that he would be returning to the clan in the next few days. He has some things to discuss with us old folks."

"Oh, what is it that's worth him making the trip in person?"

"The message didn't mention it, so it must be something complicated, and they probably don't want others to know."

"Over the past year or so, we have indeed neglected Xuanzhou. Apart from sending some gifts, we haven't had a single trustworthy person to serve us."

The elder suddenly spoke up.

"You, the Hidden Moon Sect, certainly have the ability to make such arrangements!"

"Stubborn fool. Why not set up a shop in the market? That way, we can handle some miscellaneous matters and help Xuanzhou in the future."

As Chen Zhonghe watched the group sing along, the anger on his face gradually subsided. He let out a soft breath and sat back down in his original seat.

Are all the elders in the clan present?

A gentle voice suddenly came from outside the hall. Everyone present instinctively stood up, including Chen Zhonghe, who had just sat down.

"You elders are too kind; it is I who should be the one paying my respects to you!"

"Hehehe, you are now the head of the Chen family of Xizhou, so you can't be careless with etiquette."

Chen Shangxian said with a smile, without any airs of an elder.

"Please sit down, everyone. I won't be staying here for very long this time. There are a few things I need to ask you elders."

"Xuanzhou said that as long as it is possible, we will do our best."

Looking around at everyone's gaze, Chen Xuanzhou's smile became even more genuine.

"Elders, there's no need for such formality. There are two main matters. One is that I hope the clan can help me find someone who will be of great importance to me, so I ask you elders to put in the effort."

The other is that we need to collect some materials, and here is a list. This is quite urgent, so regardless of whether we have received them or not, we need to give you a clear answer within three months at the latest.

As he spoke, Chen Xuanzhou took out more than ten jade slips and handed them to everyone.

"This... Condensed Vein Earth?"

"The natal spirit pearl nurtured by the Moon-Gathering Mystic Shell!"

Although the heads of the several households were prepared, they were still taken aback by Chen Xuanzhou's extravagant gesture.

"Xuanzhou, you..."

Finding the person isn't a problem. Although Yuanwu Kingdom is a bit far, it's not too difficult with some effort. It's just that these spiritual materials...don't they seem to have some misunderstanding about our Xizhou Chen Clan?"

"Yes, let alone us, even the main branches of Huangfeng Valley might not be able to raise 30% of these spiritual items. Some things are simply impossible for anyone other than a Core Formation cultivator to come into contact with."

"Dear elders, it's not that I'm making things difficult for you, but these things are all closely related to me and to everyone here."

As he spoke, Chen Xuanzhou took out the Lotus Crossing again.

"Huh, this magical artifact has been repaired?"

Chen Zhonghe reacted immediately.

"Yes, not only has it been restored, but I would like to further improve it so that everyone can use this magic artifact and greatly accelerate the cultivation speed of the family's disciples."

"This treasure is good, but it consumes too many resources. Moreover, what we lack is not high-level Qi Refining cultivators, but the opportunity to advance to Foundation Establishment."

Chen Zhonghe retorted instinctively.

Chen Xuanzhou didn't say anything, but simply patted his storage bag and took out a pill bottle.

Suddenly, a unique fragrance filled the entire hall.

A series of cracking sounds rang out as most of the chairs in the main hall, which had been passed down for centuries, shattered.

"This...this is...a Foundation Establishment Pill!"

As others gasped in surprise, a curtain of light enveloped the entire hall.

"Xuanzhou, you're absolutely ridiculous!"

The three elders showed no joy on their faces, but instead glared angrily at Chen Xuanzhou.

"Third brother, all your decades of cultivation and self-improvement have gone to waste!"

Let Xuanzhou finish speaking first.

Chen Shangxian also looked at Chen Xuanzhou with a serious expression, but his attention was more focused on the Foundation Establishment Pill in Chen Xuanzhou's hand.

"It concerns Master's arrangements, and I cannot elaborate on the specific reasons. This Foundation Establishment Pill will serve as payment to the room that provided the most spiritual items."