305: Chapter 305 The God of Wealth's Butler and the Stay-at-Home Dad's Morning Exercise

Several days had passed since that quiet early morning.

During these past few days, aside from staying in the quiet room of the side palace to accompany the newly pregnant Mo Han and using the Hongmeng Origin to help stabilize the shadow saint fetus within her body, Xu Chen had been inspecting the core industries across the Xu Family.

This morning, the sun was bright and the breeze was warm.

Inside the Xu Family Inner Cabinet, the central hall that controlled the operation of the Ancient Imperial Clan's vast resources, it was currently so quiet that a dropped needle could be heard.

The Grand Elder stood before mountains of ledgers and Jade Slips, raising his sleeve to wipe the fine beads of sweat from his forehead.

This second-in-command of the Xu Family, whose cultivation had long ago reached the Quasi-Emperor Realm and who was well-acquainted with great storms, now looked toward the tall figure behind the desk with gaze filled with undisguised shock and awe.

Behind the desk, Shang Qingdai sat regally in a wide red sandalwood armchair.

She wore a form-fitting black tailored dress, her long black hair neatly pinned up with a white jade hairpin. Resting on her high nose was a pair of gold-rimmed Spiritual Artifact glasses used to assist in concentrating Divine Thought.

These glasses did not obscure her peerless beauty; instead, they added an air of inviolable intellect and majesty to her presence.

In the depths of her eyes, the Origin of the Heaven-Reaching God of Wealth Physique was operating at full speed. Countless fine golden runes flowed and flickered deep within her pupils, like a torrent of calculation power precise to the extreme.

Shang Qingdai extended a slender, fair finger and tapped heavily on a Star Domain Map spread out on the desk.

"Grand Elder, come look at this node."

Her voice was crisp and efficient, exuding the unique confidence and certainty of a business empress.

"Our Xu Family's Top-Grade Spirit Stone veins in the Northern Region and the rare Spirit Medicine sent monthly from the Dan Tower have a thirty percent overlap and loss in their transport routes. Furthermore, they must pass through seven transfer Formations along the way, which is not only a waste of time but also a massive, useless expense."

Shang Qingdai picked up a Cinnabar Brush and drew a brand new straight line on the map.

"I have just integrated the dispatch authority of the Tianyin City Myriad Treasures Tower branch's flying treasure ships directly into the Xu Family's internal Void Realm Formations. From today on, cut out all middle steps. Spirit Stones and Spirit Medicine will be transported via two-way direct transit."

Shang Qingdai pushed the reviewed Jade Slips toward the Grand Elder, her beautiful eyes behind the lenses flashing with shrewd light.

"Not only that, I have reviewed the accounts of the thirty-six auction houses under the Xu Family and discovered a large accumulation of low-tier Magic Treasures. I have drafted a business plan for bundled sales. As long as we execute according to this plan, within half a month, the net profit of all the Xu Family's peripheral industries can directly double on its original basis."

Profit doubled.

Those words exploded in the Grand Elder's ears like a clap of thunder.

One must understand that as an Ancient Imperial Clan, even just half a month of profit for the Xu Family was a top-grade divine source massive enough to crush a mountain range. Shang Qingdai had used only a few hours to review the old accounts and had nonchalantly completed this dimension-reducing business optimization.

"The Young Mistress's way of business is divine; this old man is filled with utter admiration." The Grand Elder bowed deeply, his tone full of sincere respect.

"The Grand Elder overpraises me; I have only done my duty."

Shang Qingdai nodded slightly.

Just then, the heavy doors of the Inner Cabinet were pushed open.

Xu Chen walked in with a smile, his steps steady. That overbearing aura belonging solely to a Saint King instantly made the previously serious atmosphere of the Inner Cabinet become lively.

"Young Lord." The Grand Elder bowed respectfully, then very tactfully gathered the Jade Slips on the table and silently withdrew from the Inner Cabinet, leaving the space to the pair of Dao Companions.

Xu Chen walked behind the desk, resting his hands on the armrests of the chair, encircling Shang Qingdai in his arms.

He lowered his head, bringing his nose close to Shang Qingdai's fair, slender neck, taking a deep breath of her delicate fragrance.

"In just a few days, you've handled the Grand Elder so well. That I, Xu Chen, could marry such a capable wife is like bringing all the world's financial luck home."

Hearing the praise from the man she loved, the majesty of the business empress on Shang Qingdai instantly vanished without a trace.

She took off the gold-rimmed glasses, turned around, and leaned into Xu Chen's broad chest. She wrapped her arms around Xu Chen's neck and looked up at his bright and moving face, her eyes flowing with deep love and attachment.

"Husband is always so good at using sweet words to coax me. Since Qingdai has married into the Xu Family, I must naturally treat Husband's Family business as my own life's work. To be able to share Husband's burdens is Qingdai's greatest blessing."

Xu Chen looked at her charming appearance—the business empress transformed into a little wife—and felt a great sense of satisfaction. He lowered his head and pressed a heavy kiss onto Shang Qingdai's alluring red lips, his large palm gently stroking her slender waist.

"While the Family industry is important, you mustn't exhaust your body. Come, accompany me to the Martial Arts Training Ground to get some fresh air."

Xu Chen took Shang Qingdai's hand, their fingers interlaced, and they walked out of the Inner Cabinet hall side by side.

By now, the Xu Family Martial Arts Training Ground had long been repaired by the hidden guards using new Star Meteor Iron until it was as smooth as a mirror, with no trace left of the ice and fire battle from a few days ago.

The morning sun spilled over the hard meteor iron ground, reflecting a cold, metallic luster.

And in the very center of the Martial Arts Training Ground, a slightly youthful yet upright figure stood as proud as a long spear.

That was the eldest son of Xu Chen and his Primary Wife Su Qingge, Great Treasure.

Though still young, his naturally nurtured Chaos Body had already displayed a terrifying Foundation far beyond ordinary people. Wisps of gray Chaos Qi swirled around him, compressing the surrounding Void Realm until it made faint cracking sounds under the burden.

Just by standing there, the aura emanating from Great Treasure was already firmly at the Early Stage Saint Realm.

In the pavilion at the edge of the Martial Arts Training Ground, a large group of beautiful women had already gathered.

The mistress Su Qingge sat in the primary seat, brewing a pot of Immortal Tea that calmed the mind with an elegant poise.

At her side, Liu Hanyan and Xiao Yu, the twin beauties of the Dan Tower, each held their exquisitely carved Dragon and Phoenix Twins, discussing childcare experiences with flowery smiles.

Near the jade railings not far away, Luo Hongyi and Bai Ningbing, who had been fighting tooth and nail just a few days ago, were actually sitting together on a long couch, a rare sight. Though they didn't speak much, the atmosphere between them was surprisingly harmonious, with no trace of their previous hostility.

Gong Yu sat cross-legged at a zither table in the corner, her long fingers plucking and sliding over the strings, playing a piece of soothing background music that quieted the heart.

Xu Chen led Shang Qingdai to the pavilion, and after greeting the women warmly, he alone took off his luxurious black python robe and tossed it to a maid who came forward.

Wearing a crisp, pure white martial outfit, his figure blurred, appearing in the center of the Martial Arts Training Ground like a teleportation.

"Father."

Seeing Xu Chen enter the field, a thick Battle Intent and admiration instantly ignited in Great Treasure's clear eyes. He cupped his fists and respectfully performed a standard Junior's salute.

"Are you ready?"

Xu Chen's hands hung naturally at his sides, his posture as imposing as a mountain.

Along with his words, the terrifying blood and Qi belonging to the Saint King level within his body began to lock down and contract layer by layer. In the blink of an eye, Xu Chen completely suppressed his Realm to the exact same Early Stage Saint level as Great Treasure.

He did not intend to use his cultivation to pressure him, but rather to give this exceptionally gifted son a most vivid lesson.

"Great Treasure, you possess the Chaos Body; your strength and recovery speed far exceed Cultivators of the same stage. This is your reliance, but it must never become your shackle. A true powerhouse must not only have brute strength to lift mountains but also a mastery of power that is subtle to the extreme."

Xu Chen's feet spread slightly apart as he took the most common and basic starting stance of a basic fist technique.

"Today, Father will not use any Divine Ability or Law, only this set of basic fist techniques. If you can force me back half a step, you win."

"Father, be careful."

Great Treasure took a deep breath, his small face tense.

He suddenly shattered the meteor iron ground beneath his feet, his whole person like an unleashed ancient Vicious Beast, carrying violent Chaos Qi as he charged straight for Xu Chen's face.

This punch had no fancy tricks, only the crushing force of pure, absolute power. The wind from the punch surged, compressing the surrounding air to produce a series of piercing sonic booms.

Seeing this scene, the women in the pavilion all unconsciously stopped what they were doing, their gazes locked onto the father and son in the center of the Martial Arts Training Ground. Su Qingge's fingers tightened around her teacup, a complex emotion of pride mixed with worry flashing in her eyes.

Facing this heavy and powerful punch, Xu Chen's expression remained as calm as still water.

Only at the moment the fist was about to touch the tip of his nose did Xu Chen unhurriedly raise his right hand.

His movement seemed extremely slow, yet it accurately cut into the weakest node of Great Treasure's punch. His large palm gave a gentle flick and pull within the Chaos Qi.

Deflecting a thousand pounds with four ounces.

Great Treasure felt an irresistible soft force travel up his arm. His fierce and unyielding punch instantly hit empty air, his center of gravity failed, and he stumbled forward.

Before he could stabilize himself, Xu Chen's left fist had already appeared before his chest like a ghost, giving a gentle tap.

*Thud.*

A muffled sound.

Great Treasure's indestructible Chaos Body was actually knocked back over a dozen steps by this seemingly soft basic straight punch, only stopping when he hit the Formation light screen at the edge of the Martial Arts Training Ground.

"Your power is fierce enough, but your exertion is too scattered. If the waist and stance are not as one, the fist has no Foundation."

Xu Chen withdrew his fist, still maintaining that calm starting stance, his voice steady and powerful.

"Again."

Great Treasure rubbed his tight chest. Not only was there no trace of discouragement in his eyes, but a more fervent light erupted. He gave a loud shout and once again mobilized his Chaos Origin, turning into a gray stream of light to charge at Xu Chen.

*Thud. Thud. Thud.*

On the Martial Arts Training Ground, two figures, one large and one small, collided violently.

Xu Chen kept his promise and did not use any profound Laws, relying only on absolute control over physical strength, using basic Moves like straight punches, hooks, and whip kicks to continuously dismantle Great Treasure's offensive.

With every exchange, Xu Chen would accurately point out the flaws in Great Treasure's Moves.

"Lower body is unstable."

"Punching too hastily; keep thirty percent of your strength for defense."

"Do not let anger dictate your reason; learn to use your eyes to capture the enemy's breathing rhythm."

Sweat continuously rolled down Great Treasure's forehead, soaking his custom-made Silk Martial Robes. But he seemed tireless, picking himself up from the ground time and again, launching charges at his father time and again.

In this constant falling and rising, Great Treasure's fist technique became steady and experienced at a speed visible to the naked eye. That originally violent and uncontrollable Chaos Qi was also gradually gathered around his fists, no longer being wasted recklessly.

The sun gradually rose higher, stretching the shadows of the father and son across the Martial Arts Training Ground.

Inside the pavilion, a gentle breeze blew through.

Su Qingge looked at the man on the Martial Arts Training Ground, who was strict yet patient, a gentle curve forming at the corners of her mouth. She set down her teacup and scanned the group of harmonious sisters around her, a sense of unprecedented security welling up in her heart.