Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 43 Frost Breaks Through the Clouds (Seeking Further Reading)

“Father, since the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School became famous in one battle, many families have come close to our Xu family. They have also sent their family members to the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School for training. Now there are sixty or seventy apprentices in the school.”

Xu Mingyuan looked at Xu Chuan, who was sitting in the head seat of the family in the hall, and could not hide the joy on his face.

"And what about Master Gu?"

“Master Gu is naturally selecting a young man suitable for the Dragon Elephant Sect’s inheritance.” Xu Mingyuan picked up his teacup, took a small sip, and put it down before continuing, “However, his requirements are quite high, and he hasn’t found a suitable one yet.”

"Where is Li Zhi? Is he still at Tianlong Martial Arts School?"

“He was sent away a few days ago and has now joined the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School.”

Xu Chuan nodded. "Li Zhi's talent is better than Tan Tou's. If he is trained according to the standards of the Xu family's direct lineage, becoming a Xiantian (Innate) cultivator will not be a problem. He is expected to reach the Xiantian Perfection stage and even challenge the Grandmaster level."

"You can have Master Gu train him properly. If he takes a liking to him, you can also have Li Zhi become his apprentice to deepen your relationship with him."

Xu Mingyuan was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected his father to value Li Zhi so much. He cupped his hands in greeting and said, "Father's wisdom and foresight are truly admirable."

"By the way, has the blacksmith shop been established yet?"

"Ah."

"Then have them forge a powerful bow suitable for a Xiantian martial artist. Don't be stingy with the materials. Find whatever they need for them, but remember to keep it a secret."

"I see." Xu Mingyuan chuckled.

"You know all this again?" Xu Chuan looked at his second son, shaking his head and chuckling.

"Besides my eldest brother, who else in the family practices archery?"

"This is a gift for your brother. Is two months a problem?"

"Two months is more than enough, but," Xu Mingyuan pretended to be aggrieved, "I haven't received any gifts from my father since I grew up."

"This is not just a gift, but another trump card for the Xu family."

Having reached the Innate Realm, Stone's strength has increased significantly, rendering his previous Black Iron Bow somewhat inadequate. Only a more powerful bow would be worthy of him, allowing him to unleash his full potential.

Xu Mingyuan asked with some curiosity, "How strong can the eldest brother who uses a bow and arrow be?"

"It should be able to kill a late-stage Innate Realm cultivator from a distance."

"Sigh~"

Upon hearing this, Xu Mingyuan's eyes widened in disbelief, then he gasped.

Xu Chuan did not make this conjecture lightly.

Although the power of innate true qi is strong, it can leave the body, but the distance is limited, and the power weakens the farther away it is.

With Xu Mingwei's talent and skill in archery, he could suppress a Xiantian martial artist from several miles away with his bow and arrow, while the opponent could not cause him any harm.

With his innate superhuman strength, he could draw his bow and shoot arrows for a long time, and arrows of such power and speed were extremely difficult for even a master of innate martial arts to dodge.

The slightest carelessness could result in severe injury or even death.

"Such a trump card should not be easily revealed."

Xu Mingyuan trusted Xu Chuan, and his expression became serious. "Father, leave this to me. I will definitely have someone forge a strong bow that my elder brother likes."

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For the past two months.

Everything was peaceful and calm in Qingjiang County.

The Xu family's various businesses are also developing steadily.

November 10th.

Xu Chuan presented Xu Mingwei with the precious bow forged by Xu Mingyuan.

"Brother, this precious bow is rare. It took nearly two months to forge and a lot of rare materials were used."

Its bow is forged from a composite of millennia-old cold iron and submerged wood, combining strength and flexibility. The bow arms are engraved with delicate frost patterns inlaid with silver wire, while the bowstring is made of the finest snow silk, and the eye of the bow is inlaid with Lantian jade.

Xu Mingwei gently stroked the precious bow, his eyes filled with joy.

"As for this arrow, it is also extraordinary. The shaft is also forged from millennia-old cold iron, and the fletching is made of the feathers of a rare silver eagle. These feathers are light yet tough, and each feather shines with a silvery-white light. The arrowhead is polished from obsidian and is extremely sharp."

"Second brother, this sounds extraordinary," Xu Mingxuan said enviously. "I want one too."

"Then you'll have to ask your father. He asked me to make it. And do you know how to use a bow and arrow?"

Xu Mingxuan was speechless.

"Thank you, Father, and thank you, A-Yuan. I like it very much," Xu Mingwei said sincerely. Xu Chuan smiled faintly, "Let's give it a name."

"This bow is icy to the touch, so let's name it the Frost Bow. As for this arrow, with its silver fletching, it's powerful enough to pierce through the clouds and break through the sky, so let's call it the Cloud-Piercing Arrow."

"Frost, Cloud Breaker, it's a good name." Xu Chuan said with a smile, "Father hopes you can use this bow and arrow to protect the Xu family and pierce the enemy's heart."

"Yes, Dad."

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A little over a month later, it will be the annual festival.

After the anniversary of the death of Xu Mingwei, he reached the age of twenty.

At this time, Yang Ronghua was also nearing the end of her labor, and the midwife had already moved into the mansion.

Half a month later.

Yang Ronghua gave birth to a son.

Xu Mingwei paced back and forth outside the door, listening to the heart-wrenching screams coming from inside, his forehead sweating profusely with anxiety.

Even fighting a master of innate martial arts wouldn't be this bad.

His eyes were full of worry.

Xu Chuan pointed at him and chuckled, "My wife, you see, I used to be just as anxious and running around outside, now it's our Shi Tou's turn."

Bai Jing pinched him hard. "Husband, be serious."

"Let go, let go, it's my fault."

Xu Mingwei tried to rush in several times, but Xu Chuan stopped him each time.

Xu Mingyuan was busy in Qingjiang County, and Xu Mingxuan and the others were also at the Longxiang Martial Arts School, only returning to the Xu family mansion once every six or seven days.

Because Yang Ronghua was giving birth, Xu Chuan specially sent guards to call them back.

More than two hours later.

The door opened, and a maidservant came out smiling, saying, "Master, Madam, Eldest Young Master, the eldest young mistress has given birth to a baby boy."

"Alright, alright." Xu Chuan laughed heartily and said to Xu Mingwei, "Hurry up and go in."

Without saying a word, Xu Mingwei rushed into the main room. He didn't even have time to look at the child before he was at the bedside like a gust of wind. He brushed aside Yang Ronghua's wet hair and held her hand tightly.

"Madam, you've worked hard."

Yang Ronghua smiled slightly. Although he had Qi and Blood Pills to replenish his Qi and Blood, he still looked exhausted and his face was a little pale.

At this moment, Xu Chuan and Bai Jing also walked in.

Bai Jing took the infant wrapped in fine silk from the midwife's hands, her eyes full of affection as she gently shook him, "My eldest grandson."

Xu Chuan also came over to take a look, and then said to Yang Ronghua, "Get some rest."

"Yes, father."

Oh!

Xu Mingwei and his siblings also arrived one after another.

"Has my nephew come out yet?" Xu Mingyuan shouted hurriedly before even entering the door.

"Be quiet, or I'll kick you out if you wake up my grandson."

"Father, now that you have a grandson, you don't love me as much anymore," Xu Mingyuan said jokingly. "Sure enough, love can always be transferred."

"Hahaha~"

The others burst out laughing.

"Let me see." Xu Mingshu leaned closer and whispered, "I'm your aunt, call me aunt."

"It's only just been born, how could it speak?" Bai Jing said with a smile.

"Stone, have you decided on a name yet?"

Xu Mingwei said, "According to the generational naming system you set, Mingde Chongwen, Jingyun Changzhao, Weishan Yongji, Shize Changzhao, they are the De generation."

"I hope this child will grow up to be an upright and virtuous person."

"Let's call him Xu Dezhao."

　The third-generation talent is finally about to be revealed.
　　
　
(End of this chapter)