Cultivation: From Servant to Revered Immortal

Chapter 328: Chapter 76: Zhou Xun’s Power and Prestige!

Jimin Mountain is located seven thousand miles north of Wangchuan Lake.

It stretches for several hundred miles, and beneath its main peak, there lies a Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Vein over ten miles long.

The other branches include several Tier One High-Grade Spirit Veins.

The entire mountain range is shrouded in clouds and mist all day, with dense forests and abundant Spirit Medicine, making it a first-class blessed land.

Now such a place has been allocated by Master Wangchuan, Zhou Xun, to his eldest disciple, Zhou Jingsong.

As a long-established Spiritual Mountain in Xui Country, it naturally has many cultivators residing there, and a small cultivator market has naturally formed there.

However, the Foundation Establishment Clan that originally rented this Spiritual Mountain suffered heavy losses during the Beast Tide and was unable to pay the remaining rent, so they had to move away.

After the fall of White Cloud Immortal City, all of its subordinate Spirit Ore and Spiritual Mountains were placed under the management of the Cloudlight Sect, which then dispatched stewards and guards to garrison there.

After Zhou Xun allocated the mountain to Zhou Jingsong, he arranged for his eldest son to take over, and after several years of management, has successfully absorbed it.

Meanwhile, Tier Two High-Grade Mountain Protection Arrays have been set up at various locations on the main peak.

Finally, incorporating this Tier Two Middle-Grade Spirit Vein successfully.

Plus, Shi Wanying became pregnant again and gave birth to a young son; seeing the thriving family line, Zhou Jingsong decided to hold a clan founding ceremony to formally announce to the outside world the establishment of the Zhou Family of Jimin Mountain!

On the day of the celebration, Jimin Mountain.

Various kinds of Spirit Light continuously came rushing from afar, finally landing on the main peak of Jimin Mountain.

On the mountainside, a grand hall covering dozens of meters, left by a former cultivation family for use as a family council hall.

Now that Zhou Jingsong has taken over, he did not undertake extensive construction but inherited it and continued its use.

Today’s clan founding ceremony is being held here.

The Zhou Family has been established not long ago, with sparse population, everything done concisely is sufficient.

Zhou Jingsong and his wife personally greet guests at the door of the hall.

At the same time, Weih Qiuxin also transferred numerous guards, servants, and maids from Wangchuan Lake to help.

Then, together with Wang Shun, personally took charge as the guest master for announcing guests and receiving gifts.

”Shopkeeper Tian from Hundred Treasures Pavilion has arrived with a gift of Tier Two High-Grade Cloud Spirit Ginseng!”

Upon hearing this, the guests were all amazed!

This is a Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Medicine, considered a treasure in a typical Foundation Establishment Clan!

Of course, this Shopkeeper Tian is from Hundred Treasures Pavilion in Wangchuan Square.

Hundred Treasures Pavilion, as a well-known large chamber of commerce across several countries in the Eastern Wilderness, opened a store here when Zhou Xun was expanding Wangchuan Square.

And Zhou Jingsong, as the person in charge of Danhai Pavilion, is naturally very familiar with this Shopkeeper Tian.

That Shopkeeper Tian came here today is quite normal!

”Alchemist Zhou has a great reputation; it turns out to be Tier Two High-Grade Cloud Spirit Ginseng, truly a grand gesture from Hundred Treasures Pavilion!” a guest remarked amazed.

Though Zhou Jingsong is a Tier Two Low-Grade Alchemist and also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the gift of Tier Two High-Grade Spirit Medicine is indeed very generous.

”What do you know, they aren’t just looking at Alchemist Zhou; they’re looking at the backer behind Alchemist Zhou!”

Another guest commented.

”You mean, Master Zhou!”

”Naturally, Alchemist Zhou is the eldest disciple of Master Wangchuan, and his spouse is the second disciple of a true master,”

”For such a family, it’s very normal for Hundred Treasures Pavilion to have such a gift!”

”Indeed, Master Zhou’s reputation, who in Xui Country would dare to disrespect!” the guest agreed.

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Amidst the chatter, Zhou Jingsong walked out of the grand hall and personally greeted the arrival.

”Daoist Tian coming here in person makes Jimin Mountain feel truly honored!” At this moment, Zhou Jingsong, dressed in a purple robe, indeed displays a certain level of authority.

”Please, no, no, Daoist Zhou greeting in person, I am truly honored!”

After some courteous exchanges, they led him inside.

Inside the hall, there were more than a hundred tables set for the banquet.

Except for the top table, which had no one seated, seemingly waiting for someone important.

”Patriarch of the Zhou Family from Red Leaf Square has arrived...”

”Xu Family from Celestial Crane Mountain has arrived...”

”I didn’t expect even Xu Family to show up, one of the Four Great Families back in the day!”

The Xu Family, from which the Fake Pill Ancestor fell at Golden Ape Valley,

”Grand Elder Xu has also come, he is now Foundation Establishment Peak, said to be only one hundred forty years old,”

”Perhaps the Xu Family might produce another Fake Pill Ancestor!”

Grand Elder Xu, currently known as Xu Qingxiao, with Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivation,

His personal visit here is truly respectful, and a young maiden in her twenties, stunningly beautiful, came along with him.

”Alchemist Zhou founding the family, truly a cause for celebration!” Xu Qingxiao unexpectedly first saluted with clasped hands.

”Daoist Xu is too courteous, and who might this be?”

Zhou Jingsong returned the salute and then turned his gaze to the young maiden beside him.

”This is my youngest daughter, Shaoping, nineteen years of age, also with a Middle-Grade Spiritual Root!”

”Your daughter is charming and lovable, exceedingly pleasant!” Zhou Jingsong said.

Xu Qingxiao was very pleased upon hearing this, as the words hit the target, immediately saying,

”I’ve heard your son Zhou Jing is outstanding and talented, my daughter hasn’t been promised to anyone, how about we become family through marriage?”

”Jing’er is indeed unmarried, but has close ties with the granddaughter of Master Fengg Yuu from Cloudlight Sect, it may be disappointing to Daoist Xu’s kind intention!”

Upon hearing this, Xu Qingxiao paused, then continued to inquire:

”May I ask of your second son?”

”Ping’er is suitable; if Daoist Xu has the intent, why not let them meet? Daoist Xu should stay at our place for several days!” Zhou Jingsong laughed heartily.

This young lady named ”Shaoping” is extremely charming, liked by both husband and wife.

”Then I’ll take up the offer!” Xu Qingxiao also nodded.

Then, the two joined arms and entered into the grand hall together.

The guests present, watching Zhou Jingsong interact with the Foundation Establishment Peak Cultivators, still going back and forth, addressing each other as peers, couldn’t help but be awestruck.

There were also those with red eyes, revealing envy, whispering secretly.

”This Alchemist Zhou is really lucky, it’s said that he is the son of a Spirit Farmer, with a Low-Grade Spirit Root, and was taken in by Master Zhou when he was still in the Qi Cultivation Stage,”

”And now he has become the founding patriarch of a Cultivation Clan!”

”Shh! Silence, do you want to die? With Alchemist Zhou’s current status, even a Fake Pill Great Power must treat him with courtesy!”

Upon hearing this, the person immediately ceased to speak.

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Zhou Xun emerged from the Underground Cultivation Room and soared into the sky.

Transforming into a green Spirit Light, he sped towards Jimin Mountain.

His current body is at the Ninth-Layer Foundation Establishment Cultivation, and after being tempered by the Celestial Pure Water, his Mana Strength now exceeds that of an ordinary True Pill Cultivator.

It can be said that he is now almost a True Pill Cultivator, just his endurance is somewhat insufficient.

With True Pill-Level mana driving him, a distance of seven thousand miles could be covered in half a day.

Viewing the distant Jimin Mountain shrouded in clouds and mist, Zhou Xun nodded secretly.

”This mountain scenery is indeed pleasing!”

Then, he focused on the palace hall on the mountainside and slowly descended.

At this moment, the crowd outside the hall also noticed this extraordinary Spirit Light.

The True Pill-Level mana fluctuations shocked everyone present.

”This is... Master Wangchuan!”

Everyone’s faces were filled with reverence.

This is indeed a True Pill Cultivator.

Such a person, usually appearing high and mighty, would be hard to notice even if they passed right by.

Now appearing in front of them, they hurriedly stepped forward to pay their respects.

At this time, Zhou Jingsong was entertaining guests inside the hall, and upon hearing the noise outside, vaguely heard the words ”Master Wangchuan.”

He immediately understood!

”Master, Master has arrived!”

Zhou Jingsong, delighted, quickly rose and rushed outside, with Shi Wanying, Fang Tianlun, and others hurriedly following.

Upon exiting the hall, they saw a man in white, with a gentle demeanor, walking toward the hall, surrounded by the crowd.

”Disciple Zhou Jingsong greets Master!”

Zhou Jingsong immediately bowed.

The others, including Shi Wanying, also followed suit, bowing in unison to pay their respects.

”No need for excessive courtesy, today is a great day for your family!” Zhou Xun smiled warmly.

”Yes!”

Thus, Zhou Jingsong and others stood upright and arranged themselves on both sides.

”With the Master’s presence, the disciple is deeply grateful, a Spiritual Banquet has been prepared inside, and I invite Master to enter!”

With that, he gestured with a bend of his body.

”Not bad, you are indeed someone who can be a Patriarch!” Glancing at Zhou Jingsong, Zhou Xun nodded with satisfaction.

Then he strode inside.

As soon as he entered the hall, he saw more than a hundred people standing in place.

”Greetings, Master!”

Over a hundred cultivators bowed in unison, the scene was extremely spectacular.

Moreover, among these people, all were representatives of Cultivation Families and large forces, or Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators.

Even Xu Qingxiao at Foundation Establishment Peak was among them.

”I’ve heard that Master Zhou formed his core before the age of seventy, and now seeing him, indeed a handsome person!”

”Haha, fellow Daoists, you are too kind!”

Immediately, he slightly raised his sleeve, and an irresistible force lifted everyone in the hall.

”This is the power of a True Pill Cultivator; compared to him, it’s like comparing a firefly to a bright moon!”

Xu Qingxiao was greatly shocked.

He was at Foundation Establishment Peak, yet facing Zhou Xun’s power felt like confronting a vast mountain, involuntarily feeling small.

Zhou Xun noticed Xu Qingxiao’s peculiarity at this moment and glanced over.

Seeing this, Zhou Jingsong quickly introduced:

”Master, this is Xu Qingxiao, the Grand Elder of the Xu Family of Celestial Crane Mountain!”

”Xu Qingxiao, your Cultivation is quite impressive!” Zhou Xun praised mildly.

With his Divine Sense and vision, he naturally saw that this Grand Elder Xu was no ordinary person, his mana extremely solid and contained.

The glow at his Dantian, clearly indicating a solid foundation.

”It seems that the Xu Family’s luck is great, having lost one ancestor, they might soon welcome a new one!”

”If you find the leisure, come visit me at Wangchuan Lake!”

Xu Qingxiao was overjoyed upon hearing this, understanding the evident appreciation, and immediately cupped his hands to say:

”In that case, it would be an honor for the junior to disturb you!”

The hosts at the scene all showed expressions of envy, wishing they could take his place.

Zhou Xun is not only a True Pill Cultivator but also a High-Grade True Pill, with a high probability of becoming a Late-Stage Core Formation existence in the future.

Who wouldn’t want to cling to such a powerhouse?

Today they are here precisely because they can’t approach Zhou Xun and choose to befriend his great disciple instead.

Even Zhou Jingsong and others beside him couldn’t help but look highly upon Xu Qingxiao.

Knowing that Zhou Xun rarely praises anyone, it seems that Xu Qingxiao must indeed be remarkable.

Thinking of this, Zhou Jingsong also grew inclined to befriend him, and at the same time, became more attentive to Zhou Ping marrying Xu Shaoping as a Dao companion.