29: Chapter 29 The Rise of the Storm
"Chen Bao, where is the Immortal Cave of Daoist Tian Yu located?" Chen Fufeng looked at Chen Bao, who was standing below. He needed to know more information to make a judgment.
Chen Bao bowed and said, "Reporting to the Family Head, I have already investigated clearly. The Immortal Cave of this Daoist Tian Yu is located at the boundary between Liming Town and Liyang Town, guarded by a Second-Order top-grade Formation. Currently, the people from the three major Families are in a standoff with the four major Families of Liyang Town."
"Liyang Town?" Upon hearing this, Chen Fufeng thought of the Ji Family in Liyang Town, where Ji Wanqing was from.
Liyang Town is situated to the west of Liming Town. Regardless of scale or scope, it is a notch larger than Liming Town and possesses four major Foundation Establishment Families.
They are the Sun Family, Wu Family, Fang Family, and Liu Family.
Among them, the Sun Family and the Liu Family have the strongest strength. Both Families have multiple Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, as well as an Old Ancestor at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage as their Foundation.
Then there are the Fang Family and the Wu Family. Both Families only have one Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, and their influence is more than a notch weaker than the Sun and Liu Families.
Finally, there are the Peak Qi Refining powers. In terms of numbers, they are more than double those in Liming Town, and the Ji Family is one of them.
If Liming Town did not have the Tang Family as its local tyrant, it would have long been annexed by Liyang Town.
That Late Foundation Establishment Stage Great Cultivator of the Tang Family is no pushover. In terms of Aptitude, he is the oldest among the Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators in the nearby towns.
After so many years, no one knows if this Tang Family Old Ancestor has advanced further to reach the Foundation Establishment Peak.
Because the Tang Family Old Ancestor has not made a move for many years; he acts more like a needle that calms the sea. As long as he is still there, the Tang Family has the confidence to Face other Foundation Establishment powers.
Thinking of the Ji Family, Chen Fufeng rubbed his temples. He is currently a Cultivator at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining. In another year or two, he will be able to polish his cultivation to Perfection and go into seclusion to Breakthrough to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining. Perhaps he could take his wife back to the Ji Family?
Ji Wanqing is only a collateral Disciple of the Ji Family and is not valued. Now, bringing back her husband, who is at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, would likely shock everyone.
Of course, he simply wanted to take his wife back to her maiden home; he had no thoughts whatsoever about the Immortal Cave of Daoist Tian Yu.
If it were an ordinary Immortal Cave of a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, it would be fine, as the attraction to Foundation Establishment powers would not be very strong, and the Cultivators going to explore would at most be at the Peak Qi Refining level.
However, as a Foundation Establishment Peak Great Cultivator who once stirred up the winds and clouds of a whole prefecture, the Immortal Cave of this Daoist Tian Yu will definitely attract Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators to come. Conflicts at the Foundation Establishment level will surely erupt, which is not something that Qi Refining powers like them can participate in.
It is not just the three major Foundation Establishment Families of Liming Town; the major Foundation Establishment Families in the nearby towns will certainly take action. Perhaps even major powers within the prefecture city will send people.
Without power at the Foundation Establishment level, one simply cannot participate. This is the gap in status, position, and strength levels.
Do only what you have the capability to handle, unless you have a big shot backing you, then you might be able to go up and compete.
Acting rashly will only result in being used as cannon fodder; not only will you lose your life, but you will also get nothing.
The Chen Family currently has a flourishing momentum and is in a period of rapid development; it is not suitable to participate in this kind of cross-level competition.
One must know: accumulate grain widely, build high walls, and delay becoming king; this is what the Chen Family needs to do.
Bide time, develop stealthily, until the winds and clouds form a Dragon, then one can soar into the sky.
"The matter of the Foundation Establishment Immortal Cave is not something my Chen Family can participate in. Let this matter end here." With this thought, Chen Fufeng made his decision; the Chen Family would not participate in the affairs regarding the Immortal Cave of Daoist Tian Yu.
Chen Bao bowed to indicate he understood, then left the hall with Chen Fufeng's orders.
Chen Fufeng stood up. He planned to find a time to return to the Ji Family, which required careful discussion with Ji Wanqing.
Ji Wanqing Cultivates the Third-Grade Gui Water Cultivation Technique, "Cloud Dew Rainfall Scripture," and has a gentle personality, not liking to fight or compete.
But he is different. As a husband and a Li Fire Cultivator, he naturally must strive for the respect and Face that his wife deserves.
Gui Water belongs to Yin Water, symbolizing rain, dew, and streams. It is soft, moist, and uncompetitive; it is the water that benefits all things.
Therefore, most Gui Water Cultivators are Spiritual Plant Masters. The effects of their "Lesser Cloud and Rain Spell" and other such rain and dew Spells are much stronger than those of Cultivators of other paths.
The First-Order Talisman Crafting Inheritance that Chen Fufeng previously obtained is actually not very suitable for Ji Wanqing; she is more suited to walk the path of a Spiritual Plant Master.
Therefore, Chen Fufeng not only wants to take his wife back to her maiden home this time but also wants to see if he can buy a Spiritual Plant Legacy.
In terms of importance, the Spiritual Plant Legacy even exceeds the Talisman Crafting Inheritance. The former can Cultivate various Spiritual Plants, which are the Materials required for many Medicinal Pills.
Besides being able to plant Materials for refining Medicinal Pills, it can also plant Spiritual Trees and Spiritual Roots, cultivating Heaven And Earth Treasure on one's own.
It can be used by the Family itself or sold to others; it is one of the top arts among the hundred arts of cultivation.
As the Chen Family gradually grows, it is time to consider more things.
Chen Fufeng hopes that the Family can possess the five major Legacies: Alchemy, Artifact Refining, Talisman Crafting, Spiritual Planting, and Formation. Only then can it be considered to have the air of a major Family.
However, the responsibility is heavy and the road is long. Currently, the Chen Family only possesses the First-Order Talisman Crafting Inheritance; it is still a long way off from collecting them all.
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Three months later, Chen Fufeng took Ji Wanqing and left Luoyun Mountain. They were going to visit the Ji Family in Liyang Town.
As for the safety of Luoyun Mountain, with Chen Zhuxiao there, plus the Five Spirits Defensive Grand Formation, it is enough to block a Peak Qi Refining Cultivator for a while.
Furthermore, Yuan Feng, who was in seclusion at the Back Mountain Cliff for a Breakthrough, was nearing the end. Chen Fufeng had gone to check on him before leaving, which is why he dared to leave with his wife with peace of mind.
During these three months, Chen Zhuxiao had insights regarding the "Heaven-Striking Thunder Domain Scripture," his cultivation Breakthrough, and he reached a higher level, stepping into the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining and becoming a Middle Stage Qi Refining Cultivator.
With his Foundation and the Cultivation Technique he has learned, the strength of his combat power is likely enough to fight against a Cultivator at the Sixth Layer of Qi Refining without falling into a disadvantage. He is currently the third strongest expert in the Chen Family.
He is only fourteen-plus years old this year. If others knew of such Aptitude, they would surely be amazed.
As for the others, their cultivation has all improved, but no one has reached a Breakthrough in Realm; it will take some time.
After respectfully sending his parents off, Chen Zhuxiao, dressed in white, was preparing to return to practice sword techniques when a thought suddenly arose in his heart: "Mom and Dad have both left. Can I sneak down the mountain to see the world?"
Once this thought sprouted, it grew in his mind like a tumor, difficult to erase.
"What is wrong with me?" Purple thunder light jumped in Chen Zhuxiao's eyes, his sword-like eyebrows stood up, and a look of confusion appeared on his handsome Face.
He is fourteen this year, but he already possesses a bit of handsome elegance. If equipped with a long sword, he would be a young Sword Cultivator, enough to mesmerize thousands of young girls.
However, thunder-attribute Magical Artifacts are very rare, so Chen Zhuxiao currently has no suitable Magical Artifact on him.
However, after he reached the Fourth Layer of Qi Refining, Chen Fufeng took a Geng Metal attribute First-Order High Grade magical sword from the Family treasury and specifically gave it to him for self-defense.
After all, how could a Genius Cultivator at the Middle Stage of Qi Refining not even have a Magical Artifact?
Chen Zhuxiao loved it and couldn't put it down. Every day, besides cultivation, he practiced sword techniques. His goal is to become a Sword Cultivator, combining the speed of Divine Thunder with the sharpness of a Sword Cultivator, his combat power enough to surpass Cultivators of all other paths.
However, what Chen Zhuxiao did not know was that at this moment, above Luoyun Mountain, an old man with white hair and beard was sitting on the clouds, gently casting down the White Jade Fishing Rod in his hand.
A transparent thread hung down from the clouds, happening to land on the back of his head, influencing his mind.
"The Divine Thunder Path should naturally advance courageously and grow through slaughter. Being timid and shrinking, what kind of behavior is that!"
Just like that, Chen Zhuxiao hid it from everyone and went down the mountain alone, holding his sword.
Of his actions, only one person on the vast Luoyun Mountain knew, but did not move to stop him.
"This small Chen Family, where Li Fire and Divine Thunder gather, is truly a big quagmire. However, I only need to protect the Li Fire."