Eternal Immortal Clan: It All Started When I Married My Junior Sister!

25: Trip to the capitalFinally, the Wang Family also agreed to the marriage.

Even more to Wang Chengye’s delight, after Bu Yifan spoke with Wang Shihan, she greatly admired this calm and dignified eldest daughter. She proactively suggested that the Wang Family allow both sisters to marry into the Chen Family.

Wang Chengye naturally agreed wholeheartedly to such a good thing.

Thus, the news that the Head of the Chen Family, Chen Xu, would simultaneously marry four new brides in half a month, spread rapidly throughout Shangya Prefecture as if it had grown wings.

And radiated to even farther places.

Invitations, like snowflakes, were sent to various places... Shangya Prefecture City. Li Family Artifact Refining Workshop.

“Clang! Clang! Clang!”

Inside the scorching Artifact Refining Room, Li Xueer was bare-chested, wearing only a leather bustier, revealing her wheat-colored skin, full of powerful beauty.

Sweat trickled down her cheeks, dripping onto the red-hot metal, making a sizzling sound.

She was fully focused on forging the prototype of a Flying Sword.

“Bang!”

Suddenly, her concentration wavered, and the heavy hammer in her hand missed its mark by a fraction.

A tiny crack instantly appeared on the Flying Sword prototype.

“Damn it!”

Li Xueer cursed softly, irritably throwing the valuable profound iron aside.

This was already the third piece of Materials she had ruined today.

“Sister, what’s wrong again? You’re so agitated, it’s not like you.”

A voice came from the doorway, and the current Head of the Li Family, Li Wenbo, walked in.

“None of your business!” Li Xueer snapped, taking a drink of water.

Li Wenbo chuckled, handing over a gilded invitation: “Here, from the Chen Family. Next month, Fellow Daoist Chen is getting married, marrying four at once. The Zheng Family and Wang Family’s sister flowers, he’s taken them all in one swoop.”

Li Xueer’s hand, which was reaching for the invitation, suddenly stiffened.

She looked at the name Chen Xu on the invitation.

The man’s calm and profound eyes involuntarily appeared before her.

Ever since their last transaction, she couldn’t help but think of him.

Thinking of his nonchalant demeanor when he casually took out that mountain of Talismans.

She thought that a man like him would have all his thoughts focused on the Great Dao.

But now, he was going to marry four wives and concubines, like Mortal women, all at once?

A surge of inexplicable vexation and disappointment welled up in her heart.

“Look at you, so distracted.”

Li Wenbo said pointedly, “Sister, could it be that you... have taken a liking to Fellow Daoist Chen?”

“Get lost!”

Li Xueer’s pretty face flushed red, embarrassed and angry, she picked up the iron hammer beside her and threw it.

Li Wenbo was so scared that he covered his head and scurried away, fleeing the Artifact Refining Workshop in disarray.

Only Li Xueer remained, staring at the invitation in her hand, her eyes complex and lost in thought... At the same time, Qingyun Immortal Sect, Tian Yue Peak summit.

Inside the Immortal Cave shrouded in clouds and mist, Liu Jingyao sat cross-legged, surrounded by profound fluctuations of magical power.

A Disciple respectfully delivered an invitation.

Liu Jingyao opened her eyes and took the invitation.

Initially, she thought it was one of Chen Xu’s sons getting married and didn’t pay much attention.

But when she saw the contents of the invitation and realized it was Chen Xu himself.

Who was going to simultaneously marry four concubines in half a month.

Her beautiful face couldn’t help but twitch.

“Enjoying the blessings of a Mortal... spreading his branches and leaves... Good, good for Chen Xu!”

Everyone could tell that her voice carried anger.

“Revered Master...”

The Disciple outside the Immortal Cave felt the pressure and asked timidly, “Next month’s Chen Family wedding, are we... still going?”

“Go?”

Liu Jingyao said speechlessly, “If he wants to be his petty emperor, let him be! This Immortal Master will not go and join his festivities!”

...Half a month later, Ninghai Town Chen Family.

An unprecedentedly grand wedding was held as scheduled.

Although Qingyun Sect and Taiyi Merchant Alliance did not send anyone, and even the news of Venerable Liu’s personal arrival was deliberately suppressed by certain forces.

However, the Cultivation Families around Shangya Prefecture still flocked in.

The Chen Family Courtyard was adorned with lanterns and streamers, guests were like clouds, and the flowing feast lasted for three days and three nights.

At the wedding, Chen Xu, in a festive robe, stood tall and accepted congratulations from everyone.

Beside him stood four new brides, also dressed in wedding gowns.

Zheng Ruoyan’s charm, Zheng Ruoyu’s gentleness, Wang Yuyan’s shyness, and Wang Shihan’s dignity.

The four beauties, each with their own grace, drew countless envious gazes from the guests.

The discussions about the Head of the Chen Family also reached their peak outside.

People were all speculating about the true identity of this mysterious Head of the Chen Family.

They were also shocked and curious about the terrifying speed of the Chen Family’s reproduction.

Late at night, inside the wedding chamber.

Chen Xu looked at the four shy brides before him, his heart calm.

Chapter 30

On the wedding night, red candles burned brightly, and warmth filled the air.

Chen Xu pushed open the door and saw four new brides sitting on the edge of the bed, looking slightly constrained.

Zheng Ruoyan twisted the corners of her clothes, her cheeks so red they looked like they would drip blood.

She would occasionally steal a glance at him, then quickly lower her head.

Wang Yuyan was even more nervous, her small head almost buried in her chest, like a startled quail.

Wang Shihan and Zheng Ruoyu were much calmer; the former was dignified and graceful, the latter gentle and serene, but the slightly trembling eyelashes still betrayed their inner turmoil.

Chen Xu did not have many romantic thoughts; more than that, it was a sense of responsibility as the head of the Family.

He walked to the table, poured four cups of tea, and handed them to each of them.

“From now on, we are a Family, no need to be so reserved.”

His voice was gentle!

The four women took the teacups, sipping small sips, and the tense atmosphere eased considerably.

Chen Xu’s gaze finally fell on Zheng Ruoyu: “I already know about your situation. The Yin-cold power within your body was planted by someone Acquired, sealing your Spiritual Root. Once your body adapts to the Spiritual Qi in the Family, I will remove it for you and help you embark on the path of Immortality.”

Zheng Ruoyu suddenly looked up, her eyes instantly filled with tears, too excited to speak.

She had been deemed a Mortal since childhood and had long accepted her fate.

But she never expected to encounter a great turning point after coming into contact with the Chen Family.

She stood up, bowed deeply to Chen Xu, her voice choked: “Husband’s great kindness, Ruoyu... will never forget.”

This address of “Husband” was natural and sincere.

Beside her, Zheng Ruoyan’s eyes also reddened, genuinely happy for her sister.

The Wang Family sisters exchanged glances, and their impression of this Husband improved a few points.

He was not the Family Head who only knew how to indulge in pleasure, as rumored, but a strong person who kept his word and cared for his Family... Time flew by, and several months passed again.

The Chen Family Courtyard was once again enveloped in joy.

The four newly married wives, Zheng Ruoyu, Zheng Ruoyan, Wang Yuyan, and Wang Shihan, were all diagnosed with pregnancy in the same month.

This delighted Bu Yifan and the other two women; every day, they would pull the four new sisters along, imparting various experiences in childcare and prenatal care. The back courtyard was filled with the chirping of orioles and swallows, a scene of harmony.

And even greater good news came from the Chen Family’s businesses in the Mortal world.

On this day, Chen Xu was in the study, conditioning Zheng Ruoyu’s body.

After several months of Spiritual Qi nourishment, coupled with his occasional True Essence guidance, the Yin-cold Restriction power within Zheng Ruoyu’s body had been largely worn away, and her sealed Spiritual Root had begun to radiate its true brilliance.

Just then, the butler hurriedly delivered an urgent letter from out of town.

The letter was sent by Chen Xu’s son, Chen Nianling.

Chen Nianling was born to Chen Xu and Zhao Linger. His Spiritual Root Aptitude was mediocre, only Yellow Grade Low-Rank, with no hope of Foundation Establishment.

Chen Xu had him leave the Sect early to go to Fengzhou, in the southern part of the Great Feng Dynasty.

He was responsible for managing the Chen Family’s business there.

In the letter, Chen Nianling’s words were filled with the joy of a father.

A newly taken concubine had given birth to a Dragon and Phoenix pair for him.

And his original wife had also given birth to a son for him.

Most importantly, one of these three newborn grandchildren was found to have a Spiritual Root!

Although it was only the most basic Mortal Grade, it was enough to make Chen Nianling overjoyed.

Chen Xu looked at the letter, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

And at this moment, in his mind, the long-awaited System prompts rang out one after another.

[Detected the birth of the host’s third-generation descendant. Bloodline rating: Mortal Grade.]

[Immortal Clan prosperity increased. Reward issued!]

[One: Host’s lifespan increased by five years!]

[Two: Host gains one year of Talisman Dao experience!]

[Detected the birth of the host’s third-generation descendant. Bloodline rating: Mortal Grade.]

[Immortal Clan prosperity increased. Reward issued!]

[One: Host’s lifespan increased by five years!]

[Two: Host gains one year of Talisman Dao experience!]

[Detected the birth of the host’s third-generation descendant. Bloodline rating: Yellow Grade Low-Rank.]

[Immortal Clan prosperity increased. Reward issued!]

[One: Host’s lifespan increased by ten years!]

[Two: Host’s Cultivation increased by ten years!]

A series of prompts greatly delighted Chen Xu.

“Good, good!”

Chen Xu couldn’t help but exclaim.

After all, this also meant that as long as the Chen Family’s Bloodline continued.

Even if most of the future generations were Mortals.

They could still continuously provide him with lifespan and experience.

The meaning of the phrase “spreading branches and leaves” became incredibly tempting at this moment.

And this was just the beginning.

It was as if accumulated good Luck had burst forth at this moment.

[Detected that the host’s number of descendants is about to exceed fifty-eight. Family scale increased. Special reward issued!]

[One: Host gains fifty years of Talisman Dao experience!]

[Two: Host gains fifty years of Cultivation!]

[Three: Host gains special Physique — Evergreen Body (the more descendants, the more vigorous the host’s life force, and the slower the aging of appearance)!]

This reward was far more generous than any previous one!

Chen Xu immediately returned to the quiet room, sat cross-legged, and immersed his mind.

First to flood in was the vast and boundless fifty years of Talisman Dao experience!

Countless conceptions of Advanced Spirit Talismans, more exquisite talismanic combinations, and methods of manipulating Spiritual Power to the extreme.

Like a bursting flood, it washed over his Divine Soul.

Before, although he could refine Intermediate Spirit Talismans, he always felt there was a thin veil separating him.

But now, with the integration of this vast experience.

That veil was forcefully torn apart!

His understanding of Talisman Dao instantly elevated to a whole new level.

The originally complex talismanic structure of Intermediate High Grade Spirit Talismans.

Became clear and simple in his eyes.

He even had an epiphany: as long as the Materials were sufficient, he could now start trying to refine true Advanced Spirit Talismans!

Those were powerful Talismans capable of threatening Golden Core True Persons!

Advanced Talisman Revered Master!

It’s done!

Chen Xu suppressed the excitement in his heart and began to guide the second reward.

The next moment, pure and abundant energy appeared out of thin air in his Dantian Qi Sea.

It merged into his True Essence, which was at the peak of the fourth level of Foundation Establishment.

Rumble!

The True Essence in his body, like boiling magma, began to circulate wildly, impacting the incredibly solid Bottleneck.

Under the profound Foundation of Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment, this energy was perfectly absorbed and transformed.

Fifth level of Foundation Establishment!

The Bottleneck was broken almost instantly, without any stagnation.

However, the increase in energy did not stop there.

Fifty years of cultivation, how vast it was.

His cultivation, after breaking through the fifth level, continued to grow steadily, and finally, it firmly stayed at the peak of the fifth level of Foundation Establishment!

He was only one step away from the sixth level!

Chen Xu slowly opened his eyes, feeling the True Essence in his body, which was several times denser than before, and the vigorous life force named ”Evergreen Physique” flowing through his limbs and bones. A satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He could feel that his body had been re-tempered, full of vitality.

His skin became smoother, and even a trace of white hair at his temples turned black again.

”The further one goes in cultivation, the harder it is to improve,” Chen Xu mused.

Last time, thirty years of cultivation allowed him to break through three realms.

This time, fifty years of cultivation only allowed him to advance one realm.

However, he was not discouraged. The profound heritage of Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment was far beyond what ordinary Cultivators could compare to.

His advancement in this level, whether in the density of his True Essence or his combat power, was enough to crush those of the same rank, and he could even contend with Cultivators in the Late Foundation Establishment Stage.

What’s more, he was now a genuine Advanced Talisman Revered Master!

Coupled with the powerful Divine Sense brought by the Spirit Manifestation Art, his overall strength had undergone earth-shattering changes.

”Heavenly Talisman Assembly...” A sharp glint flashed in Chen Xu’s eyes.

There was less than half a month left until the Assembly began... Half a month passed in a flash.

Chen Xu spent most of his time consolidating his cultivation and familiarizing himself with his greatly increased Talisman Dao experience.

He casually drew a few High Grade Intermediate ”Profound Tortoise Suppressing Sea Talismans,” whose defensive power was strong enough to withstand a full-strength blow from a Late Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator.

This gave him more confidence for the upcoming Assembly.

The night before his departure, the Chen Family Courtyard was brightly lit.

Bu Yifan, Sun Xiaoyue, Zhao Linger, and four newly-wed wives gathered to prepare his travel bags.

”Husband, take this Heavenly Silkworm Magical Robe. It can defend against Flying Swords...”

”And these Medicinal Pills, I asked the Li Family to help collect them. There are healing ones and True Essence recovery ones...”

”Husband, we will wait for you to return home.”

Looking at his seven wives, each with her own charm, some lively, some gentle, some shy, but the concern in their eyes was identical.

A warm current surged in Chen Xu’s heart.

This Family was the Foundation of his struggle and his warmest harbor.

He gave instructions one by one, and then handed several newly refined defensive Talismans to Bu Yifan, asking her to distribute them.

Only then did he turn and leave under their reluctant gazes.

The next morning, Chen Xu arrived at the Taiyi Merchant Alliance branch in Shangya Prefecture.

As soon as he entered, a steward immediately came forward to greet him.

His attitude was extremely respectful.

”Fellow Daoist Chen, you’ve finally arrived. President Xu specifically instructed that Deacon Sun and Fellow Daoist Shen have been waiting for you upstairs for a long time.”

Chen Xu nodded and followed the steward to a quiet room on the third floor.

Pushing open the door, he saw two people sitting inside.

One was a lean-faced, sharp-eyed middle-aged Cultivator, whose cultivation was at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage. He must be Deacon Sun.

The other was a young man of similar age to him.

The man was wearing a blue brocade robe, with an arrogant expression and a faint sneer on his lips.

He was toying with a shimmering silver Talisman in his hand.

A forbidding aura emanated from him.

This person should be the other Talisman Dao Genius mentioned by Xu Zhengyue, Shen Wuyi.

”Fellow Daoist Chen, I’ve long admired your name.”

Deacon Sun immediately stood up when he saw Chen Xu, a warm smile on his face.

Shen Wuyi, however, merely raised his eyelids, not even getting up, and said indifferently, ”You are Chen Xu? The one President Xu thinks highly of? You don’t look like much.”

His tone was full of provocation.

Chen Xu’s expression remained unchanged. He simply glanced at him calmly, then cupped his hands to Deacon Sun: ”Deacon Sun, sorry to have kept you waiting.”

Being directly ignored, Shen Wuyi’s face darkened.

He snorted coldly: ”A guy who got lucky by relying on connections, daring to put on airs in front of me? I hope you don’t embarrass President Xu at the Heavenly Talisman Assembly.”

”My affairs are none of Fellow Daoist Shen’s concern,” Chen Xu responded indifferently.

”Alright, alright, both of you are talents valued by President Xu. You are about to travel together to the capital to represent our Shangya Prefecture branch at the Assembly. You should be united.”

Deacon Sun quickly stepped in to mediate.

He was also secretly complaining.

These two were both Talisman Dao Geniuses, each more arrogant than the last. They hadn’t even left the prefecture city yet, and they were already at loggerheads.

”United? Deacon Sun must be joking.”

Shen Wuyi stood up and straightened his robe: ”I don’t want to associate with those who are just making up the numbers. I only aim for first place. As for him, if he can make it into the top hundred, he’ll be lucky.”

With that, he ignored the two of them and walked straight out of the quiet room.

”Fellow Daoist Chen, please don’t mind him. Fellow Daoist Shen... he just has that kind of personality.”

Deacon Sun gave an awkward laugh.

”No matter.”

Chen Xu shook his head.

He could tell that Shen Wuyi indeed had some genuine skill in the Talisman Dao, being an Intermediate Talisman Revered Master at such a young age.

It was normal for him to be arrogant.

It was just that such a person had too small a perspective.

”It’s getting late, let’s depart,” Deacon Sun said. ”The President specially prepared a Flying Ship for us, and it’s already waiting. We can reach the capital in just one day.”

Chen Xu followed Deacon Sun to the back courtyard of the Merchant Alliance.

There, a Flying Ship about ten zhang long, made entirely of green spiritual wood, with intricate Formation patterns carved on its hull, was quietly suspended in mid-air.

The bow of the Flying Ship was carved with the Taiyi Merchant Alliance’s emblem, and a luxurious and powerful aura wafted over.

Such a large flying Magical Artifact was priceless, enough to buy several Cultivation Families like the Li Family.

The financial power of the Taiyi Merchant Alliance was evident.

Chen Xu and Deacon Sun boarded the Flying Ship. The Flying Ship trembled slightly, then transformed into a streak of green light, soaring into the sky and speeding towards the capital of the Great Feng Dynasty.

Below, continuous mountain ranges and towns rapidly receded.

Chen Xu stood by the ship’s rail, gazing at the endless sea of clouds, his heart peaceful.

The capital, Heavenly Talisman Assembly.

He had arrived... The Taiyi Merchant Alliance’s Flying Ship was extremely fast. A day later, the outline of an incredibly magnificent giant city appeared at the end of the horizon.

This was the capital of the Great Feng Dynasty, Tianyuan City.

Compared to Shangya Prefecture City, which was tucked away in a corner, Tianyuan City’s grandeur was on a completely different level.

The city walls were a hundred zhang high, inscribed with huge Formation patterns visible to the naked eye.

A faint spiritual light flowed on them under the sunlight.

Tall buildings stood in the city, with countless magnificent palaces. Streaks of Cultivators’ escape light streaked across the city sky, as dense as a meteor shower, yet orderly.

What Chen Xu cared about most was the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi in the city, which was so rich it was almost tangible.

Its concentration was at least ten times that of Ninghai Town.

Cultivating in such an environment was naturally much faster than in rural areas.

”As expected of the capital,” Deacon Sun exclaimed, standing at the bow of the ship. ”Most of the Great Feng Dynasty’s Luck and Spiritual Veins converge here. Here, Foundation Establishment Cultivators are not considered exceptional figures.”

Shen Wuyi’s face also lost some of its arrogance, replaced by a hint of longing and ambition.

Only on such a stage could his talent truly be displayed.

The Flying Ship did not stop at all, flying directly into the city.

It slowly descended in an area that covered a vast expanse and had magnificent architectural styles.

This was the headquarters of the Taiyi Merchant Alliance in the Great Feng Dynasty, and also the venue for this Heavenly Talisman Assembly.

Xu Zhengyue was already waiting here. She had changed into a capable white uniform, looking even more heroic and spirited.

Seeing the Flying Ship land, she came forward.

Her gaze swept over Chen Xu and Shen Wuyi.

”You’ve had a long journey.”

She nodded to Deacon Sun, then said, ”The Assembly officially begins at Chenshi tomorrow. You two follow me to your accommodations first to get settled and familiarize yourselves with the environment.”

Led by a attendant, Chen Xu was arranged into an elegant guest courtyard.

The courtyard was filled with abundant Spiritual Qi, clearly having a Spirit Gathering Formation set up.

He did not rush to rest, but instead released his Divine Sense, silently probing outwards.

The entire Taiyi Merchant Alliance headquarters was like a giant beehive.

The auras of countless Cultivators moved through it.

He could sense that several of these auras were far stronger than the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, unfathomably deep.

They were probably Golden Core True Persons.

And in a tall tower behind the headquarters, more than a hundred auras were gathered.

These auras varied in strength, but without exception, they all carried a unique Mental Energy fluctuation.

That was the mark of a Talisman Revered Master.

It seemed that all the Talisman Revered Masters participating in this Heavenly Talisman Assembly had already gathered here.

Chen Xu retracted his Divine Sense, his heart peaceful.

His purpose for coming here was clear: to secure more resources and a higher status for himself and for the Chen Family... The next morning.

Chen Xu and Shen Wuyi, led by Deacon Sun, arrived at the venue of the Assembly—the Heavenly Talisman Hall.

The Heavenly Talisman Hall was a magnificent hall capable of accommodating thousands of people.

Its dome was made of a single piece of unknown luminous crystal, illuminating the hall as bright as day.

At this moment, the hall was already bustling with people.

Over a hundred Talisman Revered Masters from all over the Great Feng Dynasty gathered here.

These people varied in age, with white-haired elders and spirited youths.

They gathered in groups of three or five, conversing in low voices, their words full of confidence.