Ordinary People: Starting with the Chen Clan

"Don't worry, elders. My master and the sect leader both know about this. I came back this time for the same reason."

To avoid putting the sect leader in a difficult position, I asked my master for a few nominal disciple slots. Once all the clansmen who have taken the Foundation Establishment Pill join the sect, it won't be a problem.

In just a few words, Chen Shangyu had lost count of how many times he had been startled, but now he was somewhat used to it.

"Xuanzhou is still the most prudent in doing things."

After thinking for a long time, Chen Shangyu finally came up with this sentence.

The two didn't talk about these things anymore, but instead discussed some interesting family stories.

Although Chen Xuanzhou has been away from the family for many years, his influence remains extremely strong, not only because of his cultivation level and status.

Furthermore, the rise of a group of collateral branches in recent years has allowed Chen Xuanzhou to surpass the reputation of these clan elders at the grassroots level.

Chen Xuanzhou didn't pay too much attention to this. Judging from the rate at which the incense burning in the incense burner had increased over the years, it was almost as if there had been no growth.

Whether it was taking out loans to cultivate immortality or the later random assignments to form groups for group combat.

This not only provided them with initial cultivation resources, but also made them realize that as long as they persevered, they also had a chance to compete with the direct descendants.

This completely ignited their fighting spirit.

In the end, Chen Shangyu took out jade slips and handed them to Chen Xuanzhou one by one.

"These are all young men I think are quite good. You can take a look and see if any of them catch your eye."

"How could the clan elder's judgment be wrong? I am a living example. Only the clan elder discovered the extraordinary nature of this unparalleled gem of mine."

Upon hearing this, Chen Shangyu picked up the wine jug and smashed it.

"I'm not trying to belittle the old man, but back then, everyone in the clan knew about your talent and comprehension."

"Elder, I'm still a little curious. Although I had some talent back then, why did you put all your eggs in one basket?"

"To be honest, Xuanheng and Xuanzhang are indeed much weaker than me, but it wasn't that obvious in the early stages of Qi Refining!"

"Hehe, you've been holding this question in for a long time, haven't you!"

Chen Shangyu squinted as he basked in the sun.

"Old man, don't push your luck like this! Don't blame me for using the family rules to punish you!"

"Haha, not bad, that's the kind of decisiveness a family head should have. He shouldn't let so-called feelings cloud his judgment."

Faced with Chen Xuanzhou's teasing, Chen Shangyu smiled and agreed.

"Thank you for the advice, elder!"

"You're such a boring person, always so rigid and inflexible!"

A sixteen-year-old boy shouldn't impose too many burdens on himself. Youthful spirit is the most precious thing; don't waste it!

Seeing Chen Xuanzhou nod with a smile, Chen Shangyu shook his head. Such a prodigy was destined to be extraordinary; a nod from an old man like him was enough.

Saying too much makes it less pleasant.

"As for why I value you so much, it's simple: you gave yourself away in front of me before."

You were only this young back then, just embarking on the path of immortality. I happened to be passing by and saw you practicing mortal martial arts in the mountains.

To be able to integrate several martial arts techniques into one at such a young age is a rare talent indeed.

You have truly lived up to your initial talent, and have even far exceeded my expectations!

As he spoke, Chen Shangyu gestured his height in front of him, his eyes slightly narrowed, as if he had seen some scene.

"This old man has made countless bets in his life, and Heaven has taken pity on me, finally betting correctly for the Chen family in these final years..."

Before they knew it, it was getting dark, and the old man had fallen into a deep sleep on the recliner.

Chen Xuanzhou's figure also disappeared without a trace.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

The melodious sound of bells echoed throughout the ancestral land, and all the Qi Refining clansmen gathered in the council hall without exception.

The area outside was packed with people, many of them children led by adults, looking around with curious eyes.

Inside the main hall, Chen Xuanzhou sat in the very center, with no one on either side.

"Patriarch, the Chen family of Xizhou has a total of 213 members, and 197 people are present now."

Everyone else had important matters to attend to, and they have all been notified and given their reasons.

Chen Shangxian stepped out from the side and bowed.

"Then let's begin!"

There aren't many things to mention today, just a few.

"I will revoke all contracts made with collateral relatives and mortal descendants."

At this point, Chen Xuanzhou paused and looked at everyone present.

No one spoke up. Although there were a few impatient ones among the nine households, they only exchanged glances and dared not make the slightest move.

"Alright, stop pretending. I can't stay in the Chen family forever. Even if I forcibly take over now, you won't dare to voice your opinions."

But turning the guns on those tribesmen is not what I want to see either.

I have three Foundation Establishment Pills, so I'll say that one Foundation Establishment Pill is equivalent to 2,500 spirit stones.

Of course, some people don't have that many contracts, but that's okay. I've already exchanged a spiritual land with the sect leader, which is closer to the Hidden Moon Sect.

The spiritual energy is sufficient even for those at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Upon hearing Chen Xuanzhou's series of astonishing news, the entire hall fell silent for a moment.

Only the sound of breathing echoed continuously in the main hall.

The heads of the various households quickly calmed down, because they suddenly realized that the spirit stones distributed over the years were not enough to exchange for even one spirit stone, even if all the households pooled their resources together.

The members of the family exchanged glances, and finally everyone's eyes fell on Chen Zhongyan.

She faces everyone's expectations, as well as her status as the former first wife.

Chen Zhongyuan had no choice but to bite the bullet and walk out: "The patriarch has so many spirit stones, but there are only a few disciples from the collateral branches of the clan. It's impossible to spend so many."

"As for the remaining portion, could our various households offset it with spirit stones or treasures?"

"Of course, the spirit stones in it will be considered as my contribution to the clan, and recorded as contribution points."

After you hand it over, it can be directly deposited into the clan treasury.

Chen Xuanzhou has no shortage of spirit stones, but he can't just send them back to the clan for nothing, otherwise they'll all become parasites in the future.

Although rice weevils are useful to him.

Thank you for your understanding, family!

"The second point concerns the system of nine branches of the family. I think it's too cumbersome. Any family with fewer than fifty cultivators should be merged into a new branch."

"Absolutely not, Master!"

Although the first point laid the foundation, Chen Xuanzhou's move now landed him at the very end of the later rooms, causing most of the people below to become restless.

The dividing line of fifty people effectively eliminated everyone except for the eldest, third, and fourth wives.

There was originally a second branch, but because the twenty-odd direct descendants were all taken to the Pleasure Pavilion, now a few collateral descendants have been transferred to the direct branch, but the number is only thirty-odd.

If this system is implemented, who knows which of the people present will be able to sit here and share the benefits next time!