Chapter 126 The Xu Family Marriage

Ten days after Chen Li returned to Black Magpie Mountain, inside the Great Sun Seed Cultivation Cave Mansion, Chen Li began refining Foundation Establishment level vitality replenishing pills. Condensing the Qi of Returning to the Origin required a significant amount of his own spiritual power, so he needed vitality replenishing pills to replenish his Qi; the more the better.

One day, Zhu Lingyue left a message for Chen Li.

Chen Li learned the information: it concerned the result of the second son, Chen Songyan's, matchmaking.

Zhu Lingyue had found two young ladies from the Prefecture: one from the Fang Family and the other from the Xu Family, both within the Prefecture.

Both families were Late Stage Qi Refining families, and both were willing to form a marriage Alliance with the Chen Family.

Both families were willing to offer a daughter with Spiritual Roots, although their Aptitude for Spiritual Roots was not high, and their cultivation was only at the Early Stage of Qi Refining.

Chen Li digested the information and raised no objections. He trusted Zhu Lingyue to handle these matters well.

One day, Chen Songyan came to the Immortal Cave alone to find Chen Li, saying he wanted to have a heart-to-heart talk with him.

Chen Li stopped his Alchemy, and the two came to the Zizai Pavilion.

Chen Songyan brewed and poured tea for Chen Li. Chen Li realized it had been a long time since he asked about his cultivation progress. Chen Songyan consciously reported on it.

"Father, those snakes are already being cultivated and entrusted to the Non-Clan Cultivators to manage. Those Iron Fire Ants will still need some time to reach the destructive power of the Late Stage Qi Refining."

Chen Li nodded, "Mm, continue cultivating them."

Then Chen Li noticed Chen Songyan's expression of wanting to speak but hesitating, so he said, "Songyan, if you have any doubts, just say them directly."

Chen Songyan gathered his courage and spoke directly: "Father, if I enter into a marriage Alliance with someone from the Xu Family, there are a few issues I wish to discuss.

First, if the Alliance goes through, can we disclose our Family's situation to her?

Second, since our entire Family conceals our cultivation levels, can we tell her?"

Chen Li was momentarily stunned. This was indeed an issue. Between husband and wife, some secrets could be revealed, and some could not.

Chen Li replied, "How do you feel about that young lady from the Xu Family?"

Chen Songyan replied, "We are still in communication, and we are getting along quite harmoniously."

Chen Li looked at Chen Songyan and tossed the question back to him: "How do you think this should be handled?"

Chen Li could not make the decision for him; he could only offer a reference. He also wanted to hear Chen Songyan's thoughts on the matter.

Chen Songyan seemed to have already thought it through: "Father, my idea is that our Family still owns many mountains in the Prefecture. After my marriage Alliance, we can be allocated one mountain for my spouse and me to live separately.

I will conceal my true cultivation level for a period, and we should not rush to tell her the true situation of our Family. We can consider it when the time is right. What do you think?"

Chen Li pondered, feeling that this was the only way to handle it for now, but he still advised, "Mm, your idea is good. However, for a marriage to last long, both parties need to be of one mind and show mutual understanding."

Seeing that his father supported his idea, Chen Songyan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Father, rest assured, Songyan understands. Our Family's long-term stability is the most important thing."

Chen Li nodded, then said, "After you two confirm your relationship, bring her over to Black Magpie Mountain for a visit.

In the future, move the Non-Clan Cultivators from the Immortal Learning Tower to Qingfeng Mountain. Then, all the direct descendants of our Family who have Spiritual Roots can be sent to the Immortal Learning Tower in Black Magpie Mountain to study."

Chen Songyan nodded, "Understood, Father. I will convey this idea to my third younger brother and elder sister; they understand these matters better than I do."

"Mm, have you discussed this marriage Alliance issue and your thoughts with your mother?" Chen Li asked.

"I have. Mother said we can proceed like this for the time being and did not object."

Chen Li nodded, looking at Chen Songyan with satisfaction. Chen Songyan had matured quite a bit. Although his Comprehension Ability in cultivation was slightly lacking, he was still quite good.

After explaining all the issues, Chen Songyan felt his entire being relax. He said apologetically to his father, "Father, you are about to attempt golden core formation; these matters should not have disturbed you."

"Haha, no matter. Attempting golden core formation is not achieved overnight; it requires gradual progress, and one must still live life. You, too, peacefully prepare for this major life event. If you lack anything, you can tell your parents!"

"Thank you, Father. Your son has no further questions."

"Mm, after you have a partner later, do not forget your cultivation!"

"Yes, son will remember."

Chen Songyan left, and a moment later, Zhu Lingyue flew over.

After both sides confirmed the news, Chen Li said, "Madam, you arrange it as you see fit."

Zhu Lingyue smiled gently, "Husband, rest assured."

In the Formation Comprehensive Building, Chen Songli was learning the Dao of Talismans with Chen Songmei.

Chen Songli was mainly assisting, while Chen Songmei was the main force, though Chen Songli would occasionally draw one or two Talismans.

Since there were many Materials, they wanted to try everything.

At this time, Chen Songmei was drawing a defensive Golden Light Talisman, which was at the Early Stage of Qi Refining level.

"Elder Sister, I did it!" Chen Songmei said happily. After trying over ten sheets of Talisman paper, this one was finally successful.

"Good, try a few more!"

"No more, I'm hungry again. I'm going to cook first."

"You... go ahead then."

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The Xu Family in Liang'an County, Yuanwu Prefecture. Both the Xu Family and the Fang Family were in this county and both had Cultivators at the Late Stage Qi Refining. Xu Changping was the Family Head of this generation.

In a small hall, Xu Changping's fifth concubine's youngest daughter, Xu Yunqiu, was twenty years old, at the Qi Refining Second Layer, with Five Spiritual Roots Aptitude.

Xu Yunqiu was the one being matched with Chen Songyan.

"Yunqiu, what is your impression of Chen Songyan? Can you two converse easily?"

Xu Changping asked. When Zhu Lingyue first came to propose the marriage Alliance, Xu Changping thought about it for a long time before agreeing.

The Chen Family specialized in Formations, had two Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivators as anchors, had killed a demonic Cultivator, and possessed a Fourth-rank Formation Master—their conditions were quite good.

Recently, Chen Li had returned from an Alliance mission. He must have obtained many resources from the Alliance, and the Chen Family would surely ascend to a higher level, possibly even reaching Foundation Establishment.

Xu Yunqiu replied softly, "Father, he is currently at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer cultivation, with Three Spiritual Roots Aptitude. He should be a seed for the Chen Family's Foundation Establishment in the future. I get along quite well with Chen Songyan."

In reality, Chen Songyan was at the Seventh Level of Qi Refining. With Xu Changping's current cultivation at the Eighth Level of Qi Refining, he could not see through the cultivation levels of the current Chen Family direct descendants, except for those Non-Clan Cultivators.

Xu Yunqiu was only at the Qi Refining Second Layer, and her Divine Sense could not yet probe the cultivation of other Cultivators; she would only gain the ability to probe slightly once she reached the Mid-stage Qi Refining.

Thus, when Chen Songyan said he was at the Qi Refining Fifth Layer, the other party couldn't detect it.

Xu Changping said, "Three Spiritual Roots Aptitude is indeed not bad. You two should communicate and interact more. I think marrying into the Chen Family is quite good for you."

"Yes, Father."

...

Another month passed. Chen Li refined vitality replenishing pills in the Great Sun Seed Cultivation Cave Mansion for another month.

Inside the Immortal Cave, Chen Li's Alchemy speed was fast. For his current condensation of eighty-one Qi Seas, he would need over a thousand bottles of Foundation Establishment level vitality replenishing pills.

But one month was ultimately too short, so he still needed some time to stock up on Medicinal Pills.

It would be great if there was a Spiritual Vein in the mountain. Then he wouldn't need to consume pills to replenish his spiritual power. When his strength was sufficient one day, he could find a Spiritual Vein, directly claim the land for himself, or move back to Black Magpie Mountain.