Starting with a daily divination to build an immortal clan

Chapter 36 Business Genius
In the days that followed, Shen Wenxing would go to Lu Zhiyuan for advice in the mornings, practice martial arts in the afternoons, and study breathing techniques in the evenings.

Two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

That evening, after the family finished dinner, Shen Wenxing pulled Shen Yuan into the courtyard, his face beaming with excitement, and said, "Father, I can understand that breathing technique now!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed across Shen Yuan's face, and he quickly asked, "How is it?"

Xu Xiu was able to become a master comparable to the Innate Realm only by practicing this breathing technique.

He was eager to see if his son could reach or even surpass Xu Xiu's level.

"I tried it, but I haven't felt any effect yet. I'll have to wait a while before saying anything."

“Father, I want you, Mother, and Anu to cultivate together.”

Even if it doesn't have a significant effect, prolonging life and improving health are still good things.

Shen Yuan nodded with satisfaction.

That's just how my son is. Whenever there's something good to be had, he always thinks of his family first. The filial piety of an eldest son and the loving kindness of an elder brother are fully embodied in him.

"Okay, but don't tell your mother and Anu that this is a breathing technique. Just say it's a health-strengthening exercise taught by the martial arts masters."

Shen Wenxing was somewhat puzzled.

In his view, they were all his closest relatives, and there was no need to hide anything from them.

Shen Yuan told him that some things, once known, become a burden, and that telling them would harm them.

The father and son should bear the pressure themselves; don't let them carry this burden in their hearts.

Shen Wenxing nodded thoughtfully.

The following day, he taught the breathing technique to Hu Yufen and Shen Wenyan by dictation.

“Mother, this is something passed down from the martial arts masters. You can practice it yourself when you have nothing else to do, but please don’t teach it to others, or the masters will be angry if they find out.”

Hu Yufen smiled faintly and said, "I won't practice anymore. At my age, I won't be able to achieve anything."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan immediately put on a stern face and said, "The child is filial and wants you to have good health, so don't be stubborn."

Shen Wenxing also looked over with anticipation.

Hu Yufen hesitated for a moment before nodding: "Okay, Mother will practice."

Spring passes and autumn comes, time flies.

Three years passed in the blink of an eye. During these three years, Shen Wenxing no longer needed to spend his family's money to learn martial arts. On the contrary, he often helped Huang Qingzhou take care of the martial arts school and teach disciples, which helped his family earn some money.

After three years of development, the orchard on the mountain has now taken full shape.

The two peach trees in front of Lu Zhiyuan's house were grafted from seeds brought by the mute man from somewhere. The peaches they produced were large and sweet, and very popular in Yunshui Town.

In addition, Shen Yuan sometimes hunted in the mountains and forests and sometimes fished in the Blackwater Pool according to the divination, earning some money to supplement his family's income.

Without major expenses, the family's savings had reached nearly seven hundred taels in three years.

In terms of spiritual practice.

Shen Wenxing is almost fourteen years old now. Although he has not yet broken through the so-called innate realm, after practicing the breathing technique for three years, his strength has reached the peak of the acquired realm, which is slightly stronger than Huang Qingzhou.

As for Shen Yuan and his wife, and Shen Wenyan, apart from Shen Yuan breaking through to the Acquired Realm with the help of his bloodline, the other two, although their physical condition had improved significantly with the help of breathing techniques, seemed to have made no breakthroughs because they lacked bloodlines and had not practiced stance training.

On the contrary, Shen Wen'an, who was only three and a half years old, showed good talent in martial arts.

Ever since the little guy became a little sensible, he has been practicing standing meditation in the yard with his older brother every day.

At first, everyone thought he was just being mischievous and wouldn't last more than a few days.

Who would have thought that this practice would last for half a year? From the age of three until now, every morning and evening, as long as Shen Wenxing started practicing standing meditation in the courtyard, he would follow along.

Rain or shine, they never complain of being tired.

This surprised and pleased Shen Yuan.

Summer has arrived, and it's the season for peaches to ripen in the orchard.

With Fu Gui's help, the family picked a cartload of fresh peaches. The father and son planned to take them to town to sell to the merchants. Little girl Shen Wenping insisted on coming along, so Shen Yuan had no choice but to take her with him.

On the way, the little girl sat in her older brother's lap, happily munching on a huge peach, her big eyes curiously watching the scenery along the way.

Shen Wenxing said, "Father, Senior Sister Lingxiu really likes our peaches. Shall we send her some later?"

"Alright, leave a basket for them." Shen Yuan said with a smile as he drove the oxcart, "Let your Uncle Huang and Uncle Yunxiao have a taste too."

Having said that, he turned his head slightly and asked, "How have you and Lingxiu been getting along lately?"

Shen Wenxing didn't understand what he meant, but smiled and nodded: "The same as always."

In order to take care of his family and help his father share some of the burden, he has been practicing cultivation at home for many years.

He would go to town for a few days each month to help Huang Qingzhou teach his disciples.

Huang Lingxiu, who had already broken through to the Acquired Martial Artist realm, would often travel from the town to Jinliu Village when she had free time. Both families tacitly acknowledged their relationship, but it hadn't been officially confirmed yet.

"Things have been a bit better these past two years, and I'm planning to talk to your Uncle Huang about it sometime."

"You two are not young anymore, it's time to settle this marriage beforehand, and you can get married in two years."

That's just how times are.

The son of Zhao Shuan in the front yard is only two years older than Shen Wenxing, and now the baby is almost due.

Zhao Shuan became a grandfather before he even turned forty, so I need to hurry up too.

The divination system is bound to the entire Shen family. Currently, there are only five direct descendants. In order to cherish his wife, he himself does not plan to have any more children. The task of continuing the family line must be left to his brothers.

"Father, this... I'm still young."

Shen Wenxing said with some surprise, as if he wasn't ready.

"I want to consider this matter after I break through to the Innate Realm."

After breaking through to the Innate Realm, not only in the entire Yunzhong County, but at least in Anyang County, the Shen family will become a prominent family.

At that time, he will have some confidence, whether it is to protect his wife and children or to shelter his parents and siblings.

"Innate Realm?" Shen Yuan turned to look at him and said, "Old Master Xu Xiu spent forty years to break through to the Innate Realm. Are you also planning to get married forty years from now?"

"Would a pretty girl like you be willing to wait until then?"

“It’s different…” Shen Wenxing argued, “I would never spend forty years to break through.”

Shen Yuan did not deny what he said, and after a moment of contemplation, asked, "Then how much longer do you think we need to wait?"

"Three years!" Shen Wenxing said confidently, "Father, give me three more years. By then, regardless of whether I have broken through to the Innate Realm, I will still marry Senior Sister Lingxiu!"

Three years...

Shen Yuan pondered for a moment and nodded: "Then let's agree on that."

The oxcart soon arrived at the town's main street.

His family's peaches were famous for their excellent quality. As soon as the town's vendors saw Shen Yuan arrive, they swarmed around him, not even bothering to haggle over the price, and quickly bought up the entire cart of peaches.

Shen Wenxing desperately protected the last basket, preventing the vendors from snatching it away.

"Brother Shen, next time I'll just go to Jinliu Village to buy your peaches directly, so you and your son won't have to make another trip." Seeing that the peaches were all sold out, a slightly overweight man in his fifties leaned over and whispered.

This man is named Tao Shun, and he runs a fruit shop called "Fresh Fruit Shop" in town.

Since he saw Shen Yuan's peaches two years ago, peaches from other fruit farmers have become less appealing to him.

After the Shen family harvested their peaches, he would secretly transport them to the county town, where they were highly sought after by the wealthy and powerful, and the price would often increase several times over.

"No, no, no!"

Before Shen Yuan could answer, Shen Wenping, who was on the oxcart, suddenly stood up and put her hands on her hips.

Tao Shun looked at her with some surprise: "Huh—this child?"

Why not?

Shen Wenping tilted her head and said, "There are only so many peaches. If you take them all, what will happen to the others?"

"If you want more, bring more money next time and come earlier. The higher the price you pay, the more you can buy."

"Hey!" Tao Shun looked at her in surprise, then looked at Shen Yuan: "Brother Shen's daughter... she's really remarkable at such a young age."

Shen Yuan smiled and patted the little girl's head.

This girl has been smart and quirky since she was little, and she's very likable.

"In that case, next time you bring peaches, brother, please reserve half a cart for me, and I'll buy them at a price 20% higher."

After the two agreed on the plan, Shen Yuan drove the oxcart toward the martial arts school.

On the oxcart, Shen Wenxing asked curiously, "Girl, why don't you let them come to our house to collect them? That way, it would save your father the trouble of hauling the peaches to town to sell."

"Is Da Guo stupid?" The little girl rolled her eyes at him and said, "Our peaches are good, everyone wants them."

"But there are only so many peaches. If there are many people who want them, the money offered will definitely be more."

"He takes them all, then he sells them to others at a higher price. Doesn't that mean he makes all the money?"

"Not only should we not let him accept them, but we should also bring fewer peaches next time, so that people will think we don't have many peaches left, and that will make them even more anxious."

Her words stunned both father and son.

Shen Yuan glanced back at his daughter, somewhat puzzled. This girl was only four years old, yet she knew how to wait for the right price and use a scarcity marketing strategy. Was the Meng Po soup diluted with water?
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Regarding the plot's pacing, let me explain. For an ordinary family to achieve upward social mobility, there always needs to be a transition. As you can see, the protagonist's cheat ability only serves a supporting role and cannot allow him to grow rapidly. I hope you can understand. Just a heads-up, the cultivation journey will definitely begin soon.

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