The Longevity Family: Starting From The Branches And Leaves

Chapter 89: Unwelcome Visitors (Seeking Continued Reading)

"Hmm, the effect seems quite good!"

He Yunxiu bit off the loose thread on her clothes, seemingly sensing the changes within her body, and said to Chen Ling with a surprised expression.

"Of course, it's a spiritual robe after all!" Chen Ling said with a smile.

His gaze swept across the panel.

Spirit Roots: Inferior Fire Spirit Root (Fire 2/100+)

He Yunxiu's spiritual root directly advanced to the inferior level, while the other miscellaneous spiritual roots were hidden.

Chen Ling was quite satisfied with this effect.

Compared to ordinary incense values, the increase in golden incense values was much greater.

Moreover, the process seemed to have no other intense reactions.

This also dispelled the doubts in Chen Ling's heart.

Although the cultivation world was vast and there were some treasures that could enhance spiritual roots, these kinds of spiritual medicines that contained the essence of heaven and earth were hard to come by.

It was also impossible for such a treasure to fall into the hands of a Qi Refining cultivator like him.

Now, this situation also relieved him of any worries about providing for his wives and concubines in the future.

Afterwards, Chen Ling sat on the bed and played with Xiaoping'an.

After playing for a while, Chen Ling began telling Xiaoping'an stories.

Whether it was the story of Meng Mu's three moves or Sima Guang smashing the jar, he would tell whatever he remembered.

Outside, the moon hung high in the sky, emitting a gentle and bright light.

Before long, when Chen Ling was about to tell the story of the Seven Heroes and Five Righteousnesses causing chaos in Tokyo, Xiaoping'an had already fallen asleep with his head resting on He Yunxiu's leg.

Chen Ling immediately held him and pulled the blanket over him.

He Yunxiu put down the needle and thread in her hand and smiled as she asked, "Aren't you going to accompany them tonight?"

"I'll spend the night here!" Chen Ling said.

Tonight, he would spend quality time with his wives and son.

The night was as calm as water. Inside the room, under the illumination of the crystal lamp, it was warm and cozy.

...

A few more days passed, and as the time for opening up new territories approached, the atmosphere in the Chen family became increasingly tense.

After all, in terms of manpower, they were far from sufficient compared to other prestigious families.

But Chen Ling wasn't too worried this time.

If there weren't enough manpower, they could make up for it with magical tools.

During this period, he also found time to refine a large number of Flame Thunder Beads.

With his current abilities, refining the improved Flame Thunder Beads was an easy task.

Each person would receive more than ten beads, even if they encountered a second-rank demonic beast, they wouldn't be afraid.

They could completely rely on the Flame Thunder Beads to blast it to death.

Of course, it would be best not to encounter one.

In the quiet cultivation room, Chen Ling was looking at the third-grade Golden Yang Stone on his desk, thinking about what materials to use to refine a spiritual sword for Li Yourong.

Since Li Yourong successfully built her Foundation, the Thunderwood Sword in her hand was obviously no longer suitable.

Suddenly, Qin Tong came to report that a Foundation Building cultivator from the Gao family had come to visit.

Since the last negotiation with the Fang family, Chen Ling had also gained some understanding of the other prestigious families in this area.

Although the Gao family was also a Foundation Building family, they had a peak Foundation Building cultivator in their family.

Their overall strength far surpassed that of other Foundation Building families.

In terms of cultivation level, they were even higher than Wang Yun, but their actual combat power was far inferior to Wang Yun, who had already entered the second realm of the Sword Dao.

Foundation Building is divided into five small stages, namely early, middle, late stage, peak, and consummation.

Wang Yun is only in the late stage of Foundation Building, but he can fight against Gold Core, showing the terrifying power he possesses.

From Qin Tong's tone, Chen Ling can sense that the other party's intentions seem unfriendly.

Otherwise, based on Shen Zhen's understanding of him, he would never have sent Qin Tong to find him.

After a while, Chen Ling and Qin Tong arrived at the hall.

The person who came was a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Building, looking to be in his thirties, with narrow eyebrows and small eyes, and thin lips.

He sat arrogantly in the Chen family hall, slightly closing his eyes, ignoring Shen Zhen who was smiling beside him.

Chen Ling stepped forward and saluted with clasped hands. The cultivator glanced at him, then picked up the teacup, drank a few sips leisurely, and muttered to himself, "These days, even someone with mediocre cultivation can become the head of a family?"

Chen Ling was taken aback. He was unfamiliar with this person, but he was met with sarcastic remarks as soon as they met.

He carefully pondered in his heart. He rarely went out, so he couldn't have offended this person from the Gao family.

His gaze involuntarily turned to Shen Zhen.

Shen Zhen said helplessly, "Senior Gao wants to purchase a batch of magical artifacts, but the price is too low. I couldn't make a decision, so I invited the family head!"

"Chen family head, don't blame me for not reminding you. You have offended quite a few people!"

At this moment, Gao Wu put down the teacup and stared at Chen Ling with a sinister expression.

"I don't know what you mean. My Chen family has always been kind to others. I don't know who I have offended. Please speak up, friend!"

"As for the magical artifacts, our prices are absolutely fair! If they are too low, we can't do it!"

Chen Ling said with clasped fists.

He was now the head of a family, and also a second-level alchemist. His status was not lower than that of a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Building. In addition to the other party's sarcastic remarks, he naturally wouldn't flatter him and address him as a senior.

A cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Building dared to be so arrogant in his family, which was simply not taking him seriously!

He was at least a second-level alchemist and a guest of Wanbao Tower and Xingjian Sect.

"Hehe!" Gao Wu's gaze swept over Chen Ling, and he said with a strange tone, "Isn't your Chen family already agreed to cooperate with the Fang family in opening up new territories?"

"The Fang family is now a hot commodity. Everyone wants a piece of it. As a Qi Refining cultivator in the late stage, you also want to get involved. It's so overestimating your own abilities that it's laughable!"

Chen Ling was stunned by his words. Since the last agreement to cooperate with the Fang family, Shen Zhen had been handling this matter, and he hadn't inquired further.

What exactly was the situation now?

He was not very clear about it.

The agreement at the time was that the two families would cooperate in opening up new territories, with one providing magical artifacts and the other providing spiritual herbs.

It was considered a win-win cooperation.

As for the specific situation of the Fang family, he didn't know much about it.

"My Chen family and the Fang family exchange magical artifacts and spiritual herbs. It's a win-win situation. I don't know who I have offended?"

"Besides, this matter was also approved by the sect master."

Looking at Gao Wu's arrogant attitude, Chen Ling didn't bother to be polite in his words.

But he didn't know the specific situation, so for caution's sake, he brought up Wang Yun.

Anyway, when the time came, he could say that he needed the Fang family's spiritual herbs to enhance his spiritual consciousness in order to refine the Star Iron Sword.

With this excuse, he could get away with it.

"Oh, does Sect Master Wang know about this?"

Gao Wu's expression changed when he heard this. Originally, he had a high and mighty attitude, but now he became cautious.

Chen Ling smiled and said loudly, "You can go and ask the Fifth Elder about this matter!"

Since he was already pretending to be strong, Chen Ling decided to continue with the act.

Gao Wu obviously had ill intentions, so he needed to give him a lesson.

"And there's this matter?" Gao Wu's face changed unpredictably. His gaze swept back and forth between Chen Ling and Shen Zhen, and finally snorted coldly, "Shen shopkeeper, let me ask you one more question. Can the batch of treasures just now be sold at a 40% discount?"

Shen Zhen shook his head and said helplessly, "Senior Gao, I'm really sorry. My Chen family can't accept this price. We are short on time and manpower, and we can't produce them in time!"

"Hmph! Qin Ping used to give face to my Gao family, but now you, a Qi Refining cultivator in the late stage, dare to be so shameless. Let's wait and see!"

Gao Wu stood up, snorted coldly, and left with a flick of his sleeve.

Seeing that Chen Ling directly brought up Wang Yun, he had no other way, so he could only leave after saying a few harsh words.

(End of this chapter)