Chapter 73 Establishing the Ritual, Slaughtering the Pig

In the Zhu Family, as long as you had Three Spiritual Roots, you were a Foundation Establishment seed, a priority cultivation target for the Family. If you had Dual Spiritual Roots, it was normal for half of the Family's resources to be tilted toward you.

Those with pseudo-mixed Spiritual Roots could keep up slightly in the Early Stage of Qi Refining, but later, even with the small amount of immortal cultivation resources distributed by the Family, there was no way to achieve any cultivation improvement.

Later, the men would degenerate into seeds for having wives and concubines, having children every year in the hope of giving birth to a child with Three Spiritual Roots or Dual Spiritual Roots, which would allow their own status to rise accordingly.

The women would also degenerate into tools for the Family's political marriages, but these were customs ingrained by long usage, the normal reality of immortal cultivation. These immortal clans didn't feel there was anything wrong with it.

Back then, she was a First-Tier Formation Master and could create some productivity for the Family, so she still had autonomy over her marriage. She hadn't wanted to attend the wedding banquet at the Luo Family in Liangxi County back then, but for some unknown reason, she went as if guided by a ghost.

This was destiny's arrangement!

She met Chen Li and changed her fate. She believed she would ascend to the Foundation Establishment realm, and after that, Golden Core. At this moment, she believed that under the leadership of her man, Golden Core would not be the end!

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Zhu Lingyue broke through to the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining. Those aware were overjoyed. Inside Concentric Heart Hall, Chen Songmei met her mother once again.

And inevitably, she was subjected to a round of Yin and Yang by this little one.

The spring chill was sharp. Inside the Pill Refining Residence, Brother Ox, after continuous trial-and-error in Alchemy, had wasted at least a dozen century-old Spirit Medicines. Finally, heaven rewarded his hard work, and today he successfully refined the qi overflowing pill!

Fortunately, the Family's foundation was solid enough to withstand Brother Ox's experiments; otherwise, an ordinary Family would have dragged Brother Ox out and slaughtered him! What a spendthrift!

In the morning, Brother Ox came out for a walk, extremely happy. Chen Songxiao walked with him.

"Uncle Niu, you refined the qi overflowing pill! That's amazing!"

Brother Ox raised his bovine head. Indeed!

The man and the ox communicated without barriers. Black Magpie Mountain in early spring had a different kind of scenery.

Hope and vitality shone brightly!

On this day, Chen Li suddenly summoned the entire Family of seven plus one ox to Morning Sun Hall.

Inside Morning Sun Hall, Chen Li announced the Chen Family's first festival—the Spring Festival.

Inside Morning Sun Hall, Chen Li recalled that festival from his previous life and said to the group.

"This festival is about Family. I hope that our entire Family can be reunited and safe and sound."

"During the Spring Festival, I hope that everyone, regardless of whether you are in seclusion or doing something else, can take time during this period of the year to return to Black Magpie Mountain for a reunion dinner!"

"Even if you can't make it back, let everyone have something to think about, knowing that Family is waiting for you at home!"

Zhu Lingyue strongly agreed, saying, "Husband is absolutely right. I think this festival is wonderful!"

The others expressed their approval one after another. Brother Ox even mooed several times.

Chen Songmei clapped her little hands and said, "Great, great! No one is allowed to be in seclusion during the New Year. It's so nice for everyone to eat together!"

The group laughed. Chen Li explained some customs of the Spring Festival from his previous life, such as writing couplets together, slaughtering pigs, and cooking together.

Chen Songxuan's eyes lit up. He thought his father's suggestion was wonderful; writing blessings for each other—what great meaning!

Thus, a day later, even Li Chun and Luo Anyue were notified about the Spring Festival, and they were allowed to organize the Non-Clan Cultivators to celebrate this Spring Festival together.

Chen Songxuan discussed with Chen Li and specifically allowed the Non-Clan Cultivators to go out shopping and gave them ten Low Grade Spirit Chickens.

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On this day, in the early morning, Chen Songxuan, Chen Songli, and the other five of the song generation went to Qingfeng Mountain to slaughter a pig. Chen Li and Zhu Lingyue followed behind.

Chen Li told them that when slaughtering the pig, they should try to experience the joys of the mortal world as much as possible and try not to use their magical power.

Among them, Chen Songyan, who was supposed to hold the pig down, actually let it escape. Chen Songyan chased the pig all over the mountain, while Chen Songmei laughed with 'no conscience'.

Slaughtering the pig together, cooking together, Chen Songxuan felt very fulfilled that day. His culinary skills greatly shocked his older sister, older brother, younger sister, and younger brother.

Dishes like stir-fried Yao Beast meat, fire-roasted lion's head, twelve ways to eat pork, soup made from fresh Spirit Medicine that was highly nourishing, and ten ways to roast the Spirit Chicken.

Hearing this, Chen Songmei’s mouth started watering uncontrollably, drooling with desire.

Chen Li, with Chen Songxiao and the others, were in Morning Sun Hall. Concentric Heart Hall was adorned with couplets, and various red couplets were posted everywhere in Immortal Learning Tower.

Horizontal Inscription: Ascend to Immortality Early

Upper Scroll: Stay up late in seclusion and don't get stuck in a realm

Lower Scroll: Cultivate while sleeping every day

Chen Li shook his head when he saw them. As dusk approached, a table was set up outside the first floor of Immortal Learning Tower. Li Chun and Luo Anyue led a few people to toast toward Morning Sun Hall.

"Everyone, raise a glass to the Family Head, then raise a glass to the Madam, the Young Miss, and the Young Master, thanking them for giving us the opportunity on the immortal path!"

Thus, everyone toasted toward Morning Sun Hall. Although they were all children in their teens, under the leadership of Li Chun and the other, they still knew who their guide was.

Inside Morning Sun Hall, the lights powered by spiritual energy made the hall bright and clear. On a large table, Chen Songxuan’s various culinary demonstrations were laid out.

Chen Songmei's stomach was already rumbling with hunger. Chen Songmei looked on eagerly, "Third Brother, are the dishes all served?"

Chen Songxuan finally brought over a soup to cut the grease. "Father, Mother, brothers and sisters, all the dishes are served!"

Chen Songxuan sat down in his seat.

"Oh oh oh, can we eat now?" Chen Songmei said happily.

Everyone looked at Chen Li. Chen Li smiled and said, "I wish everyone progress in cultivation in the new year, and smooth sailing in Alchemy, Formation, Puppets, and Insect Rearing!"

"Oh oh oh, good, good, good!"

After Chen Li finished speaking, everyone felt the meaning was excellent and they all wanted to express their blessings. Zhu Lingyue also expressed similar sentiments.

Among them, Chen Songli said, "I wish Father and Mother steady progress in cultivation, and I wish my younger brothers and sisters eternal happiness!"

The remaining Chen Songyan, Chen Songxuan, and Chen Songxiao offered similar blessings.

The remaining Chen Songmei looked around as everyone turned to her. Chen Songmei thought for a moment and said, "I wish Father never goes into seclusion, I wish Mother never goes into seclusion, I wish Eldest Sister never goes into seclusion..."

As soon as Chen Songmei finished speaking, everyone burst into laughter. The atmosphere around the table was extremely pleasant.

Everyone looked at Brother Ox. What could Brother Ox express? He could only say, "Moo~~ Moo, Moo~"

Everyone burst into laughter again and began to enjoy the feast. Chen Songmei took the lead, immediately stuffing her mouth until it was greasy.

After eating for a while, Chen Songli said, "Father, Mother, younger brothers and sisters, please enjoy my Formation fireworks."

Chen Songli formed a hand seal, and streaks of fireworks rose up within Black Magpie Mountain, extraordinarily brilliant.

From afar, the crowd on the first floor of Immortal Learning Tower paused to watch the magnificent fireworks within the mountain. Inside Morning Sun Hall, the Family gazed out at the fireworks outside the hall, their expressions overflowing with reunion and bliss.