Building a long-lasting family lineage starting with genealogy

Chapter 7 Talent Enhancement
"The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, and the universe is primitive."

"The sun and moon wax and wane, and the stars and constellations are arrayed in the sky."

"The cold comes and the heat goes, autumn harvests and winter stores."

early morning.

Xu Chuan taught the two children the Thousand Character Classic.

He wrote two copies, one for each person.

They also personally crafted a set of desks and chairs suitable for their height to facilitate their studies.

He would read a sentence, and the two of them would read the corresponding sentence on the paper.

The clear voices of children echoed throughout the courtyard. The roosters and hens had all come out of their coops and were wandering around the yard, pecking at food.

Wisps of smoke rose slowly from the kitchen.

Had breakfast.

Bai Jing held her youngest son while supervising Xu Mingwei and Xu Mingyuan as they copied the text.

The two of them wrote each stroke very carefully.

Xu Chuan then began the renovation of the house, busy with design, materials, and finding helpers.

Even so, he still makes time every day to take a walk in the fields and forests.

Check the situation, maybe weed or something.

Then I would practice the "Little Dragon Elephant Kung Fu" for an hour.

"Heaven rewards diligence" - only through perseverance can one reap rewards.

A month and a half has passed in the blink of an eye.

The Xu family's house has changed drastically.

It became a house with five main rooms, a hall, and a courtyard of half an acre.

In the entire Dongxi Village, it can be considered above average.

When a new house is built, there is a custom of holding a housewarming party, which inevitably involves a banquet and the exchange of gifts.

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Time flies by in the blink of an eye.

Before we knew it, the annual festival was approaching.

Under Xu Chuan's daily instruction and Bai Jing's strict supervision, Xu Mingwei has already learned the entire Thousand Character Classic and can write most of the characters.

Xu Mingyuan is still young and is only at the stage of recognizing characters.

After the annual sacrifice.

Xu Chuan ultimately made a decision to grant Xu Mingwei the added talent.

The bloodline genealogy has an extra page after the birth of the second generation.

And five innate talents were born.

They are [Innate Superpowers], [Seeking Advantage and Avoiding Harm], [Skilled at Making Money], [Eagle Eye], and [Whispers of All Spirits].

These are all unclaimed talents that can be bestowed upon Xu Chuan himself.

But such a thought only flashed through his mind.

Because even if all the burdens were placed on him, he, being a mere mortal, would be too busy to handle them all.

Even now, despite possessing three innate destiny traits, the "Daily Divination" is not very useful to him.

For a family to grow strong, it must work together with one heart and one mind; this is the way to long-term prosperity.

"Shitou, you are the eldest son and will be the pillar of the Xu family in the future. Your father plans to let you pursue martial arts. Do you have any objections?"

Xu Chuan's expression was unusually solemn, a departure from his usual gentle demeanor.

Xu Mingwei also sensed the heavy atmosphere around him. He raised his small face, looked directly at Xu Chuan, and nodded, saying, "Father has taught us many principles these days, and Shi Tou understands."

"I will follow Father's orders."

"Stone will set a good example for his younger brothers!"

"I will not disgrace the Xu family, and I will not bring shame to Father!"

Xu Chuan nodded with satisfaction and took out the family genealogy.

"Drop a drop of blood on this."

Only Xu Chuan and Xu Mingwei were in the main room; everyone else was forbidden from entering.

Xu Mingwei trusted Xu Chuan completely and did as he was told.

Xu Mingwei was surprised to see the blood being absorbed by the family genealogy, but he didn't ask any further questions.

"Next, kneel down, close your eyes, and repeat after me."

"In the year of Yi Si, we devoutly offer sacrifices to our ancestors. Their virtues have been passed down to future generations, and their blessings have graced our family. Through spring and autumn, we have never ceased our filial piety, and our thoughts of filial piety have always been sincere. May the gods shine upon us and bless our family's reputation. We humbly offer our sacrifices."

"In the year of Yi Si, we devoutly offer sacrifices to our ancestors. May their virtues extend to future generations and their blessings reach our family. We humbly request that they accept our offerings."

As an ancestor and the actual controller of the family genealogy, Xu Chuan can directly grant himself additional talents.

But others must follow the strict requirements.

If Xu Chuan is in charge, you can choose a specific talent to enhance your destiny; otherwise, the family tree will randomly grant you a destiny talent.

As soon as Xu Mingwei finished reading, Xu Chuan felt a semi-transparent thread connecting him to the family genealogy.

The genealogy emitted a faint blue light and was to be bestowed randomly, but Xu Chuan stopped him.

He placed his finger on Xu Mingwei's brow and bestowed upon him the two talents of [Innate Divine Strength] and [Eagle Eye].

Since he's going to pursue the path of martial arts, he should naturally max out his relevant talents. His [Innate Divine Strength] will allow his strength to increase day by day, far surpassing that of ordinary people, and his bones and muscles will gradually transform, making him suitable for martial arts.

【Eagle Eye】As the name suggests, his eyes are as sharp and deep as those of an eagle, able to see through everything.

With both advantages, Xu Mingwei's most proficient weapon in the future is destined to be the bow and arrow.

"Alright, Stone, open your eyes."

Xu Mingwei obediently listened, but when he opened his eyes, he didn't see the black booklet.

"How does it feel?"

"I felt a cool sensation between my eyebrows just now, but it's gone now. But, Father, what did that passage you just read mean?"

"This is the prayer my Xu family uses to worship our ancestors, begging them to protect us and bring us good fortune. You must remember it and pass it down from generation to generation."

"Understood, Father."

Xu Chuan smiled and rubbed Xu Mingwei's head. "You have to get up early tomorrow to practice martial arts and archery with me. After that, you can read and write with A Yuan, and then you can patrol the rice paddies and forests with me."

"I don't expect you to be good at farming, but you should know the basics so that you can make decisions when things happen."

"The rest of the time is devoted to martial arts training."

"Can it be done?"

"Father, stones are fine!"

Xu Mingwei's youthful eyes revealed a firm resolve.

With Xu Chuan's teachings and example, Xu Mingwei is also a hard-working person.

Aside from spending his days reading and writing with Xu Mingyuan, he spent most of his time with Xu Chuan, learning his knowledge and how to conduct himself in society.

Xu Mingyuan felt neglected and insisted on being with his brother, but Xu Chuan refused and even scolded him severely.

Xu Mingwei comforted him, saying, "From now on, when your brother practices martial arts in the yard, you can practice with me."

"Great!"

Xu Mingyuan immediately became happy again.

I look forward to Xu Mingwei coming back every day so I can be with him.

Several days later, at night.

“Husband, Shitou is only six years old. Aren’t you being too strict with him?”

“These past few days, I’ve clearly seen the weariness on his face, and it really breaks my heart.”

Xu Chuan chuckled, “If my wife wants to be a loving mother, then I, as her husband, can only be a strict father. If we both spoil each other, what kind of child will we raise?”

"Perhaps my husband is right, but I..."

"Alright." Xu Chuan raised his hand to stop her from continuing.

He will be firm when necessary.

Seeing the worry still in Bai Jing's eyes, Xu Chuan sighed and said, "Our Shi Tou is a man of perseverance. Like me, he can endure hardship and persevere. If he can endure it for a while, he should be able to adapt."

After a few months, his talent will gradually become apparent.

“Our family is not short of money right now, so there’s no need to be frugal. We’ll add some meat to our meals every day.”

"Even when a stone practices martial arts, these are indispensable."

"I know it."

"Then, my wife, let's rest here tonight."

Xu Chuan's hands started to wander, but Bai Jing pushed him away.

Bai Jing lay down on her side and said in a light tone, "I'm not feeling well tonight, my husband, please take care of yourself."

"Forehead--"

Xu Chuan's eyes widened.

This woman has gone too far!

After watching quietly for a while, I turned off the lights and went to sleep.

The next day.

The morning light, as dark as ink, had not yet faded, while the eastern sky was already tinged with a crab-shell blue.

in the courtyard.

Dark sweat stains seeped from the back of Xu Chuan's cotton shirt, and his breath condensed into thin arrows of white mist.

Young Xu Mingwei imitated his movements, his chubby little arms looking crooked and awkward.

Xu Chuan would stop from time to time to correct his movements.

They will praise you if you do well, and scold you harshly if you do poorly.

Xu Mingwei's eyes were full of resilience. Even if he felt wronged, he would only swallow it down and never show it.

More than half an hour passed.

After washing up, it was time to read.

"The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, and the universe is primitive."

"The sun and moon wax and wane, and the stars and constellations are arrayed in the sky."

Two children's voices pierced the thin mist, startling the sparrows that were dozing under the eaves.

It's a new day again.

(End of this chapter)