Ordinary People: Starting with the Chen Clan

The matter of the demonic invasion cannot be told to the clan. Currently, the demonic invasion is still about ten years away.

The only arrangement Chen Xuanzhou made over the years was to have his clansmen, after they reached the Foundation Establishment stage, cooperate with his clone to set up several teleportation arrays in the Jiang Kingdom.

They didn't even know what kind of grand formation had been set up; they were simply acting as guards.

For him, the only other way out was to go to the Chaotic Star Sea, but Chen Xuanzhou had not yet considered this.

The situation in the Chaotic Star Sea is even more chaotic than in the Southern Sky. Beneath the surface of calm, the righteous and demonic factions have been secretly colluding for who knows how long.

With such limited resources, the Chen family couldn't withstand too much turmoil.

His original plan was to at least have Core Formation level combat power himself, and then choose an island as his base.

This way, it would be more convenient for the clansmen to place their belongings on it, and by doing some trade between the two places, they should be able to make a living.

At the very least, the medicinal resources of Tiannan should have no trouble finding a market in the Chaotic Star Sea.

The biggest reason that made Chen Xuanzhou hesitate about whether to go or not was actually the number of people in his hands.

We can't let them flaunt "Blood Refining Divine Light" when it's being promoted now.

He dares not provoke Ji Yin now.

It won't be easy for the Foundation Establishment cultivators under his command to gain a foothold over there.

. . .

After waiting for a while, everyone realized that Chen Xuanzhou had not responded. They were surprised that the patriarch, who was known for his meticulous planning, had not considered such an important matter.

The group exchanged glances, and finally Chen Houze spoke again: "Patriarch, I believe this matter can be handled in two steps."

At this stage, the newly added children with spiritual roots do not pose a significant burden on the flow of family resources.

Therefore, my first step in expanding our revenue streams is to engage in commerce. This is because we plan to promote the "Blood Refining Divine Light" cultivation technique later on.

This will surely enhance the fighting strength of our clansmen. We might as well open up more trade routes and also provide escort services.

Furthermore, the training model within the family can be promoted to recruit some independent cultivators and disciples from small families, teaching them combat techniques and basic skills.

In this way, not only can we cultivate a group of vassals, but we can also earn some spirit stones.

Chen Houze's words also made Chen Xuanzhou's eyes light up. Sure enough, the cultivation world is never short of business geniuses.

He originally thought that the family cultivators would be very secretive about their family's heritage, but he didn't expect Chen Houze to be so decisive.

"One more thing, our Chen family can set up a station in each market town."

You can accept missions issued by independent cultivators or clans, such as hunting down demonic beasts to solve problems using force, or cultivating spiritual fields, etc.

Chen Houlin, who was sitting to the left, chimed in.

"Yes, your ideas are all good. I will also be stationed in the Hidden Moon Sect's market area, providing guidance on talisman making and weapon forging every month. It will also serve as a brand for our Chen Clan!"

Chen Xuanzhou thought for a moment and only added this one point; there were no other better solutions.

"Hahaha, with the patriarch, such a great figure, presiding over this, the reputation of my Chen clan will surely be propelled to its peak, and the Chen family's finances will be secure!"

As soon as Chen Xuanzhou finished speaking, Chen Shangyu burst into laughter.

After a few breaths, he grinned and said, "However, the patriarch needs to be careful not to reveal too much of his true abilities and create some formidable enemies for the Chen family!"

"Elder, you overestimate those peasants. If the patriarch's skills were so easy to learn, my Chen family would have produced several talisman masters and weapon refiners long ago!"

They wouldn't stand a chance to get away with this.

Chen Houze, standing to the side, said with a disdainful expression.

"Then it's settled. For the next ten years, my Chen family will focus on developing our network of stations, with the major sects and markets as the core."

This is how one conducts business, takes on various tasks, teaches some basic skills, and also serves as a way to prepare for one's own downfall.

Most importantly, population growth must not decline. For those exemplary fathers and mothers, the initiation methods within my cave are always ready for them.

Finally, Chen Xuanzhou brought up the population issue again, precisely because he was afraid that these Foundation Establishment elders of the family would worry about this and that and interfere with population and birth rates.

Although the people present did not quite understand, they did not speak up to stop it.

For them, an overpopulation doesn't actually have a huge impact, since they are the controllers of resources, and if resources are reduced for someone else, it won't affect them.

Since they've already brought it up, they've fulfilled their duties as family elders. They don't want to continue and displease Chen Xuanzhou, the leader.

Although they were all Foundation Establishment cultivators, for some reason, when facing Chen Xuanzhou, they always felt a sense of being willing to follow in his footsteps.

Seeing that no one objected, Chen Xuanzhou showed a satisfied expression. As for why he did not continue to push the "Demon Slayer Technique", it was not because he gave up.

It was because he suddenly realized the best time to cultivate this method—the invasion of demonic forces.

At that time, talent was everywhere, and there was no need to be shy; all one needed to do was take a trip to the battlefield.

Moreover, in order to survive, cultivators will have an extremely strong desire to practice such combat techniques, so there is no need for Chen Xuanzhou to actively urge them.

Chen Xuanzhou had even planned to cooperate with the Hidden Moon Sect to send this group of people to the most critical part of the battlefield.

Use them as cannon fodder to reduce the losses of the Hidden Moon Sect.

He couldn't think of any reason why Zhao Huisu would refuse such a proposal!

It's not too slow to start cultivating the Blood Condensation Five Elements Pill at that time, since it would take at least several more decades for a clansman to reach the point of condensing the Evil Pill.

He also needs time to properly refine this secret technique and suppress the backlash of its malevolent energy to the minimum.

After the meeting, Chen Xuanzhou began to teach the "Blood Refining Divine Light".

With the allure of Foundation Establishment here, almost everyone wants to switch to this cultivation method. Even if it means only being able to condense a Demon Core, otherwise the Core Formation process will be interrupted, they don't hesitate at all.

For the Chen family, being able to establish a foundation is already a blessing for three lifetimes, and forming a core is something they never even dreamed of.

So, in order to gain the qualification to cultivate, the entire Chen family was practically dressed in red every day and made to sleep soundly every night.

Therefore, before the Chen family members even began cultivating the "Blood Refining Divine Light," they first cultivated the "Two Elements Returning to Origin Contract" that Chen Xuanzhou had previously taught them to a state of consummate skill.

Chen Xuanzhou wasn't idle either. During this time, he obtained several medicinal dishes from the Hidden Moon Sect to nourish yin and replenish yang.

For a time, she also transformed into a housekeeper, spending her days making soup for the entire Chen family.

Not only that, he also spent some money to adjust these prescriptions, making them easier to make, requiring more common medicinal herbs, and making them easier to promote.

Time passed slowly, and after Chen Xuanzhou had finished dealing with all the trivial matters of the Chen family, he finally returned to the Hidden Moon Sect.