Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 25 My Father-in-Law's Advice

The family dinner that evening was held at Tingyuxuan.

As the banquet reached its climax and the moonlight deepened, Chen Yunyi played the zither, while Chen Yunxi played the flute to add to the merriment.

Taking advantage of a slight intoxication, Feng Momo danced with her sword, the sword transforming into a jade dragon in her hand, graceful and ethereal.

Everyone felt exhilarated and thoroughly satisfied.

After the family dinner, it was already late at night.

With more than ten days to go before the grand wedding day of the three, Feng Momo temporarily stayed at the head of the family mansion to keep Chen Yunxi company.

In the cultivation world, the most important thing is the inheritance of sects and the continuation of the bloodline of cultivation families. Although they do not value secular etiquette, they are not completely indifferent to it.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, men and women should not live in the same house before marriage.

Just as Chen Qian was about to take his leave, Chen Hongming called him back, and the two returned to Qingwei Hall.

Inside Qingwei Hall, each of the four corners is inlaid with a rare luminous pearl, emitting a soft, cool light that is not glaring.

Chen Hongming picked up the teacup and took a sip. The tea was warm and carried a faint spiritual energy. This was the Chen family's own "Green Mist Tea." Although it was not of high quality, it was gentle and nourishing, making it suitable for Qi cultivation cultivators to drink daily.

"Sit down." He gestured to the prayer mat opposite him, his tone calm and without the slightest air of a family head.

"How do you feel after more than a month of cultivation in the valley?"

Chen Qian sat down respectfully and said thoughtfully, "The valley has not changed much since I left six years ago, and the cultivation conditions in all aspects are quite convenient."

Chen Hongming smiled and said, "Compared to six years ago, the family has not grown much. Yunyi and Yunzheng are both very talented and have a promising future. As long as we, the older generation, can protect and support them, the family may well make further progress in the future."

He put down his teacup, his gaze lingered on Chen Qian for a moment, and suddenly said, "Your cultivation has progressed very quickly."

Chen Qian's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't show it on his face. He just didn't know how to respond.

Chen Hongming pondered and said, "You seem to have cultivated a concealment technique, but it still can't hide from my eyes. Moreover, I have looked at the records of your spirit-testing array and asked about the situation at that time."

"You went from the initial stage of Qi Induction to the second level of Qi Refining in less than two months. Even when Yun Yi reached your current level, it took her a full six months. Her cultivation conditions back then were far superior to yours now."

He tapped his fingers lightly on the table. "It's hard to explain this with just one instance of heavenly lightning striking the body. It's possible that your aptitude is even stronger than theirs."

"I know you must have your own secrets, but don't worry, the family will not interfere with your opportunities. Everyone has their own destiny on the path of cultivation. As long as you do not harm the heavens and reason or bring disaster to the family, the family will be happy to see you succeed."

Chen Qian breathed a sigh of relief and was about to speak when Chen Hongming continued, "However, there are some things I still need to remind you of."

"Please enlighten me, Master."

“First, rapid improvement in cultivation level may not be a good thing,” Chen Hongming said seriously.

"The Qi Refining stage is the foundation-building stage. If the foundation is not stable, it will be difficult to achieve Foundation Establishment later. Our Chen family ancestors were also a family that formed the Core Formation stage, so our foundation is quite profound. Go to the Scripture Pavilion to read the cultivation notes of our family's predecessors. Don't pursue cultivation speed too much. It's best to be steady and solid during the Qi Refining stage and not rush into things."

Chen Qian nodded: "This disciple understands."

"Secondly, now that you have embarked on the path of immortality, your fate is intertwined with that of your family. Around your family, there are both allies and enemies."

Chen Hongming took out a jade slip from his sleeve and handed it to him. "This is information about several Foundation Establishment families in the surrounding area, compiled by the family. It includes information about our allies, the Zhao, Qian, and Sun families, as well as information about our rival families, the Lu, Zhou, and Wu families. Take a look when you have time, so that you won't be confused about the situation when you travel around in the future."

Chen Qian took the jade slip, placed it between his eyebrows, and began to read it. He found that the contents were indeed detailed, including information on the spheres of influence of various surrounding families, the production of spiritual objects, influential figures, and rising stars.

"Huh? You're only at the second level of Qi Refining, yet you can already view jade slips?"

Chen Hongming was immediately surprised.

It is only in the mid-stage of Qi Refining that one can develop divine sense and read jade slips; this is basic common sense in cultivation. In the early stage of Qi Refining, the divine soul is merely manifesting and is still gradually taking shape.

Chen Qian also realized what was happening, and without thinking much about it, he began to behave somewhat strangely.

He did not yet possess divine consciousness, but his spiritual soul was clearly much stronger than that of cultivators of the same level. He could still read the jade slip by pressing it firmly against his brow at the Niwan Palace.

It's probably because the sea of ​​consciousness has already been opened. You should know that under normal circumstances, one can only open the sea of ​​consciousness in the late stage of Qi Refining.

"Perhaps the lightning bolt struck me from the Niwan Palace between my eyebrows. I can feel that my soul is different from ordinary people. Although I haven't developed divine consciousness yet, I can still barely see the jade slip by pressing it close to my eyebrows."

"Now I understand why Hongyuan said you are a person with great fortune," Chen Hongming said with a smile.

"The entire Chen family may benefit from you in the future, so make the most of it. I'm just a Qi Refining cultivator with limited knowledge, so I can't help you much in this regard."

"well, let's get back to business."

“Third,” Chen Hongming paused, his tone softening, “although cultivators value a mind free of attachments, romantic relationships are rare. It’s clear that you have a deep affection for Yunxi and Momo. Although they have no spiritual roots, they are of pure character. You should treat them well.”

Chen Qian nodded solemnly: "Patriarch, rest assured, your disciple will not let them down."

Chen Hongming smiled with satisfaction, then took out a small cloth bag from under the table:

"I won't be stingy with my gifts since I'm marrying off two daughters at once. You have your own opportunities, but giving you resources directly might not be suitable for you. There are 200 spirit stones in this bag, which can be considered my wedding gift to you."

"Furthermore, in our pursuit of immortality, the most difficult thing to cultivate is the soul. Soul cultivation techniques are rare and seldom seen in the cultivation world."

"However, as long as you practice any cultivation technique, it will greatly benefit the growth of your soul. I have some experience in weapon crafting. If you are interested and talented in this area, you can come and ask me for advice. If you need any other resources in the future, you can also tell me."

Chen Qian took the cloth bag, feeling a warmth in his heart.

200 spirit stones is not a small amount for Chen Hongming. After all, a family is a family, and the head of the family is the head of the family. The head of the family is just a management position.

“Go ahead,” Chen Hongming waved his hand. “Yun Xi and Mo Mo are probably getting impatient outside.”

Chen Qian rose, bowed, and left Qingwei Hall.

Sure enough, under the plum tree outside the courtyard, Chen Yunxi and Feng Momo were gazing longingly in their direction.

Upon seeing him emerge, the two women immediately broke into smiles, their faces blooming like spring flowers.

A gentle night breeze carried a faint floral fragrance. Chen Qian suddenly felt that this kind of family, this kind of future, didn't seem so bad after all.

Compared to the daytime, Fenglin Valley at night seems to have transformed from a verdant youth into a pure and charming young woman, becoming much more alluring.

As you walk, a subtle fragrance wafts through the air, and the scenery is hazy, adding to the atmosphere of a blessed land for immortals to cultivate.

The two women were also very interested, and seemed ready to take Chen Qian to his small courtyard.

It took a lot of persuasion to convince the two women to turn back halfway, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to sleep at night if they kept being driven back and forth.

Back in the courtyard, after closing the gate, Chen Qian went to the bathroom and took a good shower.

In my daily practice at home, I often use a cleansing technique to purify my body.

I've been busy these past few days, running around and exploring Bicui Lake, but all I've been doing is working: carrying water, catching fish, and digging up aquatic plants.

It's been a long time since I've felt the warmth of water washing over my body.

I felt a significant weight lifted off my shoulders and in my mind.

(End of this chapter)