Immortal Clan: I have a Tree of Creation

Zhou Chengnan is very dedicated to educating his children.

However, he had to prioritize his family's livelihood and spent most of his time hunting in the mountains, which sometimes inevitably took up too much time.

The fourth son, Zhou Yuanyi, relied on his older brother, Zhou Yuanqing, to help him with his studies from a young age.

When it comes to memorizing, Zhou Yuanyi gets excited.

There was still half a small orange left, which I couldn't bear to eat. I held it in my palm and then opened my mouth to eat it.

"Virtue establishes reputation, and form embodies uprightness. Be filial to parents with utmost effort, and loyal to the ruler to the utmost devotion. Uphold truth and fulfill one's aspirations, and maintain refined conduct."

"To acknowledge one's mistakes and correct them is essential; a trustworthy messenger can deliver a reply..."

Zhou Yuanyi is no stupid kid.

Although the little guy is very naughty and often causes trouble at home.

However, he showed above-average intelligence from a young age.

He knew hundreds of characters before he was two years old, and now at the age of five, he can recite the entire Thousand Character Classic.

Even his older brother, Zhou Yuanqing, couldn't do it when he was a child.

Zhou Chengnan knew that his youngest son, Zhou Yuanyi, could definitely be considered a "genius" in the conventional sense.

pity......

In this world, immortals are elusive; having a good brain alone is not enough.

Only Zhou Chengnan himself knew that Yi'er did not possess any spiritual roots.

Perhaps, in the future, I will only be able to find a way out in the city, just like my older brother and sister.

"Not bad..." Zhou Yuanqing nodded as he listened.

He felt that his younger brother was so intelligent that he would surely achieve great things in the future once he grew up and became more sensible.

As he looked at it, a trace of unprecedented melancholy appeared in Zhou Yuanqing's eyes.

But... he'll be leaving soon.

My father said that I should first learn the basics of cultivation, and next year I will go to the county town with the caravan to find a master to cultivate immortality in a certain place in the county town.

The book says that cultivating immortality requires a pure heart and few desires, and one must not have any thoughts.

Afterwards, I went to the county seat, which was more than ten thousand miles away from home.

He can no longer see his parents, his older brother and sister, or even his carefree little Yi'er.

The pursuit of ideals and family reunion seem to be separated by a vast distance.

A wave of emotion surged within Zhou Yuanqing.

.......

The agreed-upon date arrived the following month.

Zhou Chengnan took his son to the county town early in the morning.

He and Qing'er had waited far too long for this day.

They waited for five years for the immortal to descend as announced in the county government notice.

How many five-year periods does one have in a lifetime? Qing'er is thirteen years old this year, and there's no time to wait any longer.

In the past few years, Zhou Chengnan had also considered other methods.

The imperial court has the methods and resources, but they are not available to the most ordinary people.

He once hardened his heart and considered sending Qing'er to his family, even if it meant becoming a so-called "son-in-law".

Even if you are a low-ranking non-family cultivator in a cultivation family, you can still embark on the path to immortality.

In any case, it's better than living a mediocre life.

Unfortunately, apart from the Xu family in Huangxing County who held a marriage contest once back then, there were no such opportunities in the following years.

This is especially true in Anshan County.

The government conducted a large-scale spirit testing program that year, which increased the number of children with spiritual potential in Anshan County several times over.

There are only five cultivation families in total. They don't lack spiritual roots or aptitude; what they lack are cultivation resources.

Having no other choice, Zhou Chengnan had to set his sights elsewhere.

While learning about cultivation techniques, his son Zhou Yuanqing also learned a lot of common knowledge about the cultivation world.

The Qingchi Sect is not the only sect in Liang Kingdom, but it is one of the most powerful sects.

Even if Zhou Yuanqing arrived in the county town, it would be almost impossible for him to join the Qingchi Sect.

—How could a great and powerful family be swayed by a few insignificant coins?

After years of inquiries, we finally received some good news two years ago.

The Lingmu Workshop, under the jurisdiction of the Pingjiang County government, recruits a batch of handymen every few years. Although they sound like servants, all the handymen of the Lingmu Workshop are actually cultivators.

The main responsibility of the Spirit Wood Workshop is to plant spirit wood and make utensils for the imperial court.

Ordinary martial artists are simply not up to the task; one must possess a certain level of cultivation.

Therefore, every few years, Lingmu Workshop recruits a group of qualified children to help them cultivate so that they can take up positions.

The opportunities in the county seat are far greater than in remote rural areas, and this is one of them.

Zhou Chengnan went through great lengths to find a way to get help.

Qing'er has a wood spirit root, and it is a two-inch-nine-fen wood spirit root, which perfectly meets the requirements of the Spirit Wood Workshop.

As long as the money is properly bribed, entering the Spirit Wood Workshop should not be a problem.

The old father went to great lengths to ensure his son could successfully become a cultivator.

The journey to the county seat was long, and his original intention was to travel with the convoy escorting the spirit fruits from Huangxing County.

However, the Huangxing County government was very strict, making it difficult to accompany them.

Later, it was Lu Songyue's brother who got the opportunity.

The Chenglong Escort Agency has received a long-distance order; next year, they will be escorting a shipment to a certain place in the county town.

Since the Zhou family father knew them well and there was no risk involved, it was only natural that he got on their coattails.

The father and son talked about the future.

Zhou Chengnan stopped hiding things and told his son everything about Lingmu Workshop.

The Spirit Wood Workshop is not large, but it belongs to the imperial court, and if one cultivates diligently, the future prospects are very promising.

"Father..." Zhou Yuanqing suddenly stood up and pointed ahead.

"Why are so many people gathered in front of the city gate?"

Zhou Chengnan turned his head to look.

How could this be...?

Today is not a holiday, and it is still very early, so there shouldn't be so many people entering the city.

But when he looked again, his pupils immediately contracted.

The crowd of people gathered in front of the city gate, not to rush into the city.

Instead, they crowded around to see the huge notice posted outside the city gate.

"Go and take a look!" Zhou Chengnan's heart stirred slightly.

Upon closer inspection, the father and son stared at each other in bewilderment.

The notices posted by the government were larger than before, and the contents of the notices...

[The Immortal Master Qingchi will arrive in the county today. All residents of Anshan should inform each other immediately and bring their children of school age to the city. Those destined for immortality will be recorded; those who are late will not be waited for...]

The notice read nothing but that cultivators from the Immortal Sect had arrived!

"Father...is it true?" Zhou Yuanqing tugged at his father's sleeve.

Zhou Chengnan was stunned for a long time before slowly nodding: "The official seal is on it; it can't be faked."

Five years have passed, a full five years.

The esteemed immortal from the celestial sect that the county magistrate spoke of back then has finally arrived in Anshan.

I just wonder how many of the original hundred children with spiritual roots are still of suitable age...

"Father, shall we still go to the Spirit Wood Workshop in the county town?"

Zhou Chengnan shook his head, his eyes gleaming: "I'm not going."

Although Lingmu Workshop is good, how can it compare to Qingchi Sect?

If the government's announcement is not a joke, then the immortal master who has arrived today must be from the most powerful immortal sect in Liang Kingdom—the Qingchi Sect!

"Let's go, let's enter the city first."

While the crowd was still watching the spectacle, Zhou Chengnan quickly pulled his son into the city.

The back hall of the county government office was filled with the wafting fragrance of sandalwood incense.

The woman in green sat regally in the main seat, her delicate hand gently stroking the teacup, her gaze as calm as still water.

The object of his gaze fell upon Lu Qingxuan, the magistrate of Anshan County, who stood bowing. He felt neither sorrow nor joy.

Lu Qingxuan maintained his clasped hands posture, his demeanor humble, yet fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

The immortal master from the Qingchi Sect before me possessed an aura as deep and unfathomable as the sea.

"Senior Su, the notices have been posted all over the city gates and spread throughout the surrounding villages. The yamen runners have already set off on horseback. By no later than noon, all the eligible children should be able to gather at the training ground." Lu Qingxuan's voice carried a barely perceptible tension.