Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 6 Full Moon Banquet

Dragons soar and elephants tread, dividing Yin and Yang.
Water and fire in harmony refine true qi.

The three gates and nine orifices connect to heaven and earth.
With each breath, one perceives the mysteries of nature.

Xu Chuan read the general outline of "Little Dragon Elephant Kung Fu" but found it obscure and difficult to understand.

Fortunately, there are accompanying breathing instructions and twelve exercises.

The breathing mantra is: Inhale through the nose, the dragon rises to the top of the head (Baihui); exhale through the mouth, the elephant sinks into the Yongquan point (Yongquan). The three jiaos are like a furnace, refining true fire; the primordial qi circulates through the microcosmic orbit.

Xu Chuan began practicing the moves described above.

First move: Young Dragon Awakens its Spine.

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Inhale as you raise your arms like dragon horns (middle fingers aligned with Baihui point). Exhale as you sink your elbows and press your palms down (Laogong points aligned with Yongquan points).
As the saying goes.

When the dragon raises its head, it gathers auspicious purple energy; when its tail hangs down to the ground, it subdues all directions.

The second move: Elephant Trunk Rolls Water.

Horse stance: Inhale as your right arm spirals upward like an elephant's trunk (palm facing face), and exhale as you chop downward to the left.

The third move: Fire Dragon Swings Its Tail.

After several days, progress has been mediocre.

The only difference is that I eat more.

Xu Chuan possesses the talent of "Dragon Spirit and Tiger Fierce Strength," and in terms of physical fitness and vitality, he is absolutely no less than a martial artist.

But he also had a feeling that this "Little Dragon Elephant Skill" was not simple, and that it might take many years to see results.

Before they knew it, it was time for Xu Mingxuan's full moon celebration.

Xu Chuan got busy early and set up a large round table in the yard.

If it's not enough, just borrow some from next door.

In addition, there are square tables and benches specially designed for children, which were handcrafted by Xu Chuan.

evening.

The couple were busy in the kitchen when they suddenly heard a familiar voice.

"It's my in-laws."

"Husband, go ahead. The dishes are all prepared, only the pot is left. I can take care of the rest."

Xu Chuan nodded and went outside to greet the guests.

"Father-in-law, mother-in-law."

Xu Chuan began to entertain them. The two little ones, who had been looking after their younger brother in the main room, ran out when they heard the noise.

"Grandpa, Grandma," the little ones said happily.

"Stone, come let your grandpa give you a hug."

"Wow, you've gained a lot of weight, you're a grown-up now."

"Grandpa, Ayuan wants a hug too."

Bai Fu smiled and lifted Xu Mingyuan up again.

"Where is Jing'er?" The mother-in-law looked around.

"They're in the kitchen."

"Then I'll go help Jing'er. You two can chat." The mother-in-law chuckled and walked towards the kitchen.

Bai Fu and Xu Chuan went to the main room to check on Xu Mingxuan, who was sleeping, and gently rocked the crib.

"This thing is quite convenient. San Shu, your skills are really good."

Xu Chuan simply smiled slightly.

"You've got more charcoal now. What are your plans for the future?" Bai Fu asked.

"After the full moon celebration, we plan to expand the house first, and then we will consider reading, writing and martial arts."

"Food, clothing, shelter, and transportation are of utmost importance to us common people. We can consider studying and martial arts later. I am relieved that you have made these arrangements."

"I still need your constant guidance, Father-in-law."

"You really are something else."

Xu Chuan gave him a small compliment, which pleased him greatly.

Soon after, Bai Hua, the brother-in-law, Bai Fang, the sister-in-law, and their family, along with Uncle Chen and his wife, and Chen Ergou's family, all came with congratulatory gifts.

The courtyard suddenly became lively and filled with joy.

Four or five children were making a ruckus, running around shouting, while the adults sat and chatted.

Those in the courtyard were all Xu Chuan's closest relatives and friends.

After the banquet began.

Xu Chuan raised his wine glass and stood up, saying, "Thank you all for gracing my son Tan Tou's one-month celebration. I'll drink to that first."

As he spoke, he tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp.

"I won't say anything more. I hope everyone enjoys the food and drinks tonight."

"Brother-in-law, just don't worry about wasting your own wine tonight." "Baihua, just because of what you said, don't expect me to let you go home until you're drunk tonight!"

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

Chen Ergou, the brother-in-law, hurriedly offered a toast, clearly intending to get Xu Chuan drunk, while Uncle Chen and his father-in-law Bai Fu simply offered a perfunctory toast.

Xu Yan and Bai Fang asked Bai Jing how she was feeling. The women ate and chatted, catching up on everyday things.

The banquet lasted until the moon was high in the sky before it ended.

When Bai Hua and Chen Ergou returned, their legs were so weak that if their wives hadn't been there to support them, they probably would have collapsed to the ground and fallen fast asleep.

Bai Jing was tidying up in the kitchen.

Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan got tired of playing and went back to their room to sleep early.

Xu Chuan entered the main room and walked to the crib.

After a moment of silence, he flipped his hand, revealing a book with a black cover.

This is the bloodline genealogy, which is only two thin pages long.

He turned to the second page, then found a needle and pricked Xu Mingxuan's fingertip, a drop of blood falling onto the family tree.

Suddenly.

An extra line of text appeared out of nowhere on the second page.

Xu Mingxuan: The Second Generation of the Xu Family

[Spiritual Root: Incomplete in the Five Elements, lacking aptitude for cultivation]

[Talent: None]

Bloodline: None

The above are the genealogical records of Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan, but they are all the same.

Among ordinary people, it's extremely rare to find someone with the aptitude for cultivation, special talents, or a unique bloodline.

Xu Chuan was not disappointed.

Xu Mingxuan was pricked and burst into tears, which attracted Bai Jing's attention.

The family tree entered Xu Chuan's body and disappeared.

"What's wrong?" Bai Jing asked.

"Perhaps she's hungry. You feed her, and I'll clean up the kitchen."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, my husband."

After they finished their respective tasks, Xu Chuan and Bai Jing finally got into bed.

Bai Jing rested her head on Xu Chuan's arm, turning to hug him.

"My lord, today everyone brought gifts, and the rest were only one or two taels. But the Er Gou family brought fifteen taels of cash. I feel that this is a bit strange. Do you know why?"

"Fifteen taels?"

Xu Chuan was also surprised for a moment, then smiled and said, "I understand, just accept it without worry."

“I made a deal with Chen Daming before, exchanging my experience in planting jade pears for a superior internal energy manual and ten Qi and Blood Pills.”

"The Er Gou family must have copied down their insights as well, perhaps because they felt they owed something, which is why they did so."

"Sold her tips on growing Qingyu pears?!"

Startled, Bai Jing pressed against Xu Chuan's chest, propped herself up, and looked at Xu Chuan.

"Husband, you're being foolish! This is something that could be passed down through generations, how can you sell it?"

"The internal energy manual isn't even worth much; whether you can even master it is another matter!"

Xu Chuan raised his hand and gently pinched her delicate nose, smiling faintly, "Don't worry, have you ever seen your husband suffer a loss?"

"Planting experience is certainly useful, but it depends on who does the planting. Moreover, the more you hide it, the more people will covet it. Who knows, one day our family might suffer because of it."

Do you remember what I told you about the Xu family not long ago?

"Now that Chen Bojia is providing cover, no one will have this idea for a while."

"They'll probably wait for the results of the Chen family's planting. If they can't grow it, they'll give up. If they can grow it, I'll sell it to them if they want it."

"I see, my husband is so clever."

He didn't know if it was because he had drunk too much alcohol that night, or because he was surrounded by a warm and soft woman, but he felt unbearably hot.

"My dear wife, your husband has worked hard all day. Aren't you going to treat him?"

Xu Chuan held her soft hand and traced it across his chest.

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The deleted parts:

"Wife, your husband has worked hard all day. Aren't you going to treat him?"

Xu Chuan held her soft hand, tracing it across his chest and moving it downwards.

Bai Jing understood and slowly bent down.
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