A public notice was posted seeking a wife, and a female saint from the Immortal Sect was found.

"In another five or six days, the injuries should be fully healed, and then I can try to cultivate."

While Liu Shen went to invite people, Chen Yi began to think about his own situation.

With the improved benefits, the family should be able to live a stable life for a while, but as Liu Shen just said, it's impossible for that stability to last too long.

Ultimately, their foundation was too weak. Apart from Zhou Fang, who everyone in the Chen family respectfully called Master Fang, who was at the eighth level of the Qi Refining stage, the strongest member of the Chen family's guard team was only at the third level of the Qi Refining stage, and there were also six or seven other cultivators at the first or second level of the Qi Refining stage.

With this level of strength, it's difficult to maintain long-term stability. However, given the Chen family's current capabilities, it's also difficult to recruit more cultivators. Firstly, supporting cultivators would be too much of a burden, and they simply can't afford it.

Secondly, recruiting more cultivators could be fatal if a situation arises where the guest becomes too powerful and bullies the host.

To put it bluntly, the biggest weakness of the Chen family right now is him, the head of the family.

"Being young and lacking in strength, I, as the head of the family, cannot maintain order, which naturally leads to disunity within the family and attracts the attention of external enemies."

The situation is not optimistic. There are too many things to consider, and the key is whether he, as the head of the family, can become powerful as soon as possible.

However, with the original owner's past experience still fresh in mind, it would not be wise to rush into cultivation before fully recovering from injuries.

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"Li Changqing, a rogue cultivator, greets Patriarch Chen."

As Chen Yi fell into deep thought, a slightly cold yet exceptionally pleasant voice suddenly rang out.

Chen Yi immediately snapped out of his daze, looked up, and his eyes widened in shock.

A woman with a graceful figure stood a few meters away. Chen Yi stared in disbelief because the woman was incredibly beautiful and had an outstanding temperament—elegant, gentle, and poised.

Another reason is that he didn't recognize the woman and she was clearly not a member of the Chen family.

Noticing the doubt in Chen Yi's eyes, Li Changqing spoke again: "Steward Liu led me here. After we got outside, Steward Liu said he had other things to do and told me to come and see Patriarch Chen on my own."

Chen Yi immediately realized that this was the female cultivator at the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage that Liu Shen had mentioned.

The reason Liu Shen didn't come in with them was clearly because he wanted Liu Shen to be alone with this woman named Li Changqing. Liu Shen understood this little scheme immediately.

Chen Yi glanced at Li Changqing and thought to himself, "Are the quality of female cultivators in this world really this high?" Then he stood up and said, "So it's Miss Li. I have been rude these past few days. Please forgive me."

They came because of the public notice seeking a wife, but it took half a month to meet them. I have to explain this matter.

Li Changqing shook his head calmly: "Patriarch Chen, you are too kind. It is actually me who has been inconvenienced by my temporary stay at the Chen family.

Chen Yi chuckled twice, thinking that this girl was quite easy to talk to, and at the same time raised his hand and said, "Miss Li, please sit down."

After the two sat down, Chen Yi remained silent for a few moments. He had never been on a blind date in his previous life, and he had no experience in this life either. In this situation, he suddenly felt at a loss.

However, he quickly calmed down and said, "Miss Li, you've come because of the notice seeking a wife, so let's get straight to the point. With your stunning beauty and sixth-level Qi Refining cultivation, why would you be interested in this notice seeking a wife?"

This was indeed a concern of his. Given the other party's circumstances, if they were willing, it shouldn't be too difficult for them to seek refuge with a family stronger than the Chen family.

"Appearance is not important to cultivators. Besides, the sixth level of Qi Refining is not considered a powerful cultivation. I am just a first-level rogue cultivator. Having a place to settle down and live a stable life is a good choice in itself," Li Changqing replied calmly.

Chen Yi nodded, realizing there was no point in dwelling on that question. He then asked, "Miss Li has been with my Chen family for some time now. What are your thoughts on the Chen family?"

Upon hearing this question, Li Changqing frowned, suddenly exuding a commanding and heroic aura.

She recalled what she had seen and heard over the past few days before speaking: "Since Patriarch Chen asked, then I will speak. The current situation of the Chen family is not good. I have analyzed it in my spare time and think that the Chen family has three problems, the most urgent of which are."

"First, within a radius of three hundred miles, besides the Chen family, there are also the Ning, Zhang, Wang, Zhao, and Song families, all of whom are families that cultivate medicinal herbs."

"The Chen family, Ning family, and Zhang family are close to each other, less than thirty miles apart. These two families are the most obvious in their targeting of the Chen family. The other three families are more than a hundred miles apart, but they are also eyeing the Chen family with hostility."

"Secondly, the Chen family's guards are not strong enough. They may be able to hold out in the short term, but without replenishing their manpower, it will be difficult to last long."

"Third, the Chen family relies on supplying medicinal herbs to the Zidan Sect. This is the foundation of the Chen family's existence, but it is also a huge hidden danger. How to maintain the relationship with the Zidan Sect is extremely important."

At this point, Li Changqing added, "This is just my random analysis. If there are any errors, I hope Patriarch Chen will not take offense."

What else could you blame? Chen Yi stared blankly at the other person, somewhat bewildered and shocked.

Although he had only been in the world for three days, he was able to understand the Chen family's situation thanks to his identity and the memories in his mind.

The woman in front of him had only lived in the Chen family for half a month, but what she just said showed that she knew the Chen family's situation better than he, the head of the family, and her insight was particularly sharp.

Then he talked about how to maintain relations with the Purple Pill Sect, something he had indeed neglected to consider before.

Thinking of this, Chen Yi understood why Liu Shen and Zhou Fang both praised the woman in front of them so highly. The fact that she had come up with such insights in such a short time proved that she was indeed meticulous and insightful.

"What you say is indeed the problem facing the Chen family. Since you understand that the Chen family is not at peace right now, what are your thoughts on posting a notice to find a wife?" Chen Yi asked this question very directly.

The other party has seen through the Chen family's situation. If the other party backs down, the Chen family will not offend this female cultivator at the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage.

Conversely, if the other party is still willing to join the Chen family and become his Daoist partner... the chances are too small, and the other party should not make that choice.

But if the other party really wanted to stay in the Chen family, Chen Yi subconsciously glanced at Li Changqing a few times... He was indeed quite good-looking, especially considering his appearance.

Li Changqing looked at Chen Yi and said seriously, "Of course I have considered it. The path of cultivation is extremely difficult, especially for independent cultivators. I was orphaned at a young age and was fortunate to be guided by my master to embark on the path of cultivation."

"I am a woman and I do not like fighting and killing. I am already satisfied with having a place to stay. Although the Chen family is in trouble, it also has its strengths. At least it can provide me with some cultivation resources. I am at the sixth level of Qi Refining. Joining the Chen family will also be of some help to the Chen family. It can be considered as complementary."

"Moreover, I am satisfied with meeting Patriarch Chen now, and I wish to become his Daoist partner."

Li Changqing spoke calmly and earnestly, and Chen Yi listened attentively.

After hearing this, I was extremely surprised. I thought to myself, "How could I possibly satisfy you and make you willing to become my Daoist partner?"

However, Li Changqing was very frank in saying that the Chen family could provide him with some cultivation resources, without hiding anything, and the two were indeed complementary.

Since they've already put it this way...

Chen Yi suddenly had a thought, and after silently chanting, the system panel appeared before his eyes.

[System Function: Authentication (Can authenticate the authenticity of anything in the world, once per day)]

He had never used this function before. Since it showed that it could identify the authenticity of everything in the world, could it also identify whether what Li Changqing just said was true?

The thought arose, and without hesitation, Chen Yi immediately silently recited in his mind: "Verify whether what Li Changqing just said is true."

The system responded instantly, and line after line of text appeared.

[Analysis: Lie]

Name: Li Changqing

Age: 322 years old

[Identity: Grand Elder of the Eastern Divine Sect]

[Strength: Peak of the Tribulation Transcending Stage]

[Due to the struggle for the position of sect leader of the Eastern Divine Sect, Li Changqing, being slightly weaker, was seriously injured and was being pursued by his opponents.]

[Using a blood-burning technique, he exhausted all the spiritual treasures and pills he possessed, fleeing for eight hundred thousand miles before finally arriving here.]

His injuries were extremely severe; his cultivation level had plummeted to the sixth level of the Qi Refining stage, and his injuries had not yet healed, with his cultivation level still slowly declining.

[Within six months, he will need twenty bottles of Spirit Condensation Pills to maintain his cultivation level. These pills are for Qi Refining stage cultivators, and the Chen family can provide them. With the Chen family's resources, he is expected to recover to the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage within a year.]

When he recovers to the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage, he will feel he can easily control you. At that time, he will use the Chen family as a base to annex the Ning, Zhang, Wang, Zhao, and Song families, combining the resources of the six families to restore his Foundation Establishment strength.

Once he recovers to his mid-Foundation Establishment strength, he will set his sights on the Purple Pill Sect. After taking control of the Purple Pill Sect, he can use its power to recover his Golden Core cultivation within three years.

[Final hint: Li Changqing's ultimate goal is to regain her peak strength and return to the Eastern Divine Sect to compete for the position of sect leader again. Her entry into the Chen family at this moment is not out of malice towards you, but she intends to control you. It is recommended that you use her own methods against her.]

After reading the information displayed on the panel, Chen Yi fell silent. He then looked up at Li Changqing, his face calm but his heart churning.

Good guy.