57: Chapter 58 Provocation (Part 1)

The high-level Cultivators of the Qin Family wore grave expressions. After some deliberation, several Elders quickly made their decision: they would engage in an all-out war.

As a Foundation Establishment Family, if they did not resist, how could they establish a foothold in the cultivation world in the future? How could they command the various Qi Refining Families in the Dongfu Mountains?

Just as both sides were fighting desperately, Chen Fan remained calm and collected, not forgetting his duties as a Matrilocal son-in-law.

In order to complete the System's requirement of ten offspring, he worked even harder.

Not long after, Qin Xuan, who possessed excellent Spiritual Root Aptitude, became pregnant again.

As for Lu Fushuang, who was at Qi Refining Level 10, she successfully advanced to Qi Refining Level 11 after consuming a large quantity of Medicinal Pills.

Chen Fan's goal was very clear: once the Family war between the Qin Family and the Qi Family ended, he would seize a new Spiritual Vein location with Lu Fushuang.

Over the following period, the number of Qin Family Cultivator casualties increased with each passing day, and the atmosphere became unusually heavy.

As an Alchemist, although Chen Fan did not have to go to the front lines to fight, he was busy refining various Medicinal Pills.

Relying on his extremely high success rate, he could complete his daily Alchemy quota in less than two hours.

He spent the remaining time either Cultivating or refining Medicinal Pills for the Treasure Pavilion.

In the blink of an eye, two months passed. One day, while he was Cultivating, a familiar voice appeared in his mind.

[Ding, it has been detected that the host's mother and child are safe and sound. A reward of 5% Cultivation value is granted.]

"She's given birth?"

A look of joy appeared on Chen Fan's face. If the mother and child were safe, it meant that Shen Yueyao had not been mistreated.

He took a look at his side quest progress, which had also been updated.

[Side Quests: Seize a 1st-tier Spiritual Vein (Incomplete), Establish a Qi Refining Family (Incomplete); Advance to the 12th Level of Qi Refining as soon as possible (Completed); Give birth to ten offspring (Three offspring)]

"If I have ten more months, I will successfully complete the task of having ten children, and that will also be the perfect time to seize a Spiritual Vein."

However, it was time to deliver the Medicinal Pills, so after a moment of hesitation, Chen Fan decided to take the risk and head to the market.

Along the way, he stepped on his Flying Sword, carefully avoiding the places where the Cultivators of the two families were fighting, and soon arrived at Qingyang Market.

The market was not desolate because of the fight between the two Foundation Establishment Families; on the contrary, business in the various shops was booming.

"Alchemist Chen has arrived?" Xue Wentian walked up with a smile.

"The Medicinal Pills I recently refined are in this Storage Pouch. Verify them first." Chen Fan's expression remained normal; he did not want to burn bridges with him over Shen Yueyao's situation.

In his view, although the Treasure Pavilion was greedy, he had also obtained quite a few Cultivation resources from them. Next time he went to Daoxuan City, he could still purchase a few good Magical Artifacts.

"Not bad, the quality is excellent. It seems Alchemist Chen's Alchemy skills have improved again."

Xue Wentian did not stand on ceremony and quickly took out the Jade Slip for the next batch of tasks.

Chen Fan took a quick look and exclaimed, "Why are there so many?"

"It's not much. Alchemist Chen is exceptionally gifted; you only need to increase your success rate to 60%."

Shopkeeper Wang Qingya walked over slowly with a smile, giving off an imposing feeling. Behind her was Shen Yueyao holding the child.

"Husband."

Shen Yueyao cast a cautious glance at Wang Qingya; pressured by her aura, she dared not step forward.

Seeing this, Chen Fan felt a chill in his heart.

"The Medicinal Pills this time are very important, so I ask Fellow Daoist Chen to please make an effort. Given the turbulent times, we will take care of Little Sister Yueyao and your child for the time being."

Her words were cold, giving an impression that brooked no argument.

"Since Shopkeeper Wang has said so, it seems this is the only way."

"Very good. You two should spend some time together first."

Having said that, Wang Qingya walked out slowly, a subtle, imperceptible sneer appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"Husband, the Shopkeeper hasn't made things difficult for us. Let's name the child first."

The baby in the swaddling clothes was chubby and had been fast asleep.

"Let's call him Chen Jin."

"Mm, I will listen to whatever Husband says."

After the two had a detailed conversation, a knock on the door soon came from outside. Shen Yueyao held the child and left, reluctant to part.

"What a Treasure Pavilion. Since you are so unrighteous, don't blame me for being heartless."

Chen Fan felt a surge of anger. He left the shop and went directly to the newly opened management pavilion, and soon after, he found a solution.

It turned out that although the Treasure Pavilion was wealthy and powerful in Qingyang Market, it was, after all, an outside shop.

Local families like the Qin Family, the Su Family, and the Wang Family actually had a tacit understanding to a certain extent, which was to squeeze this outside shop out.

The steward Xue Wentian had been pushing for an auction house and had already purchased a shop on another street, wanting to further increase their competitiveness.

However, this was met with fierce opposition from the Black Stone Fort Wang Family. Because of this matter, both sides almost came to blows.

Right now, the Wang Family had taken the first step by sending Cultivators to occupy it, which gave the Treasure Pavilion a huge headache; even though they had paid the rent, they could not occupy it.

After receiving this news, Chen Fan was overjoyed. After some disguise, he headed towards that location.

From a great distance, he could see two Wang Family Cultivators guarding the large shop; they became extremely nervous whenever any Cultivator approached.

He swept his spiritual sense slightly and discovered that there were nearly five more Cultivators inside, who were drowsy due to boredom.

The highest cultivation among them was at Qi Refining Level 11, which posed absolutely no threat.

"Very good."

After investigating clearly, Chen Fan smiled faintly and waited quietly for nightfall.

At midnight, the two guards at the door could not help but yawn. Having been on duty for many days without any incidents, they could not help but relax.

"I think that Treasure Pavilion is nothing special. We've occupied this place, so what can they do about it?" one of the tall Wang Family Cultivators sneered.

"That's right, it is an outside shop after all."

Just as the two were talking, they suddenly felt a splitting headache.

Just as they were about to say something, a figure suddenly flashed before them. The next moment, a pair of hands like iron pincers gripped their necks tightly.

With a "crack" sound, the two soon breathed their last.

At this moment, the Cultivators on duty in the room were all drowsy.

Chen Fan patted his Storage Pouch, summoned six Flying Swords, and without saying a word, slashed at them.

Because it was a surprise attack, the leading Cultivator had not yet reacted before he lost his life.

The remaining Cultivators were shocked when they saw this, but it was already too late, and they immediately scattered and fled.

"Hmph, wanting to make things difficult for our Treasure Pavilion, this is the consequence." Chen Fan said deliberately in a hoarse voice.

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"What? The Treasure Pavilion actually dared to make a move?" Upon hearing this, the Wang Family Grand Elder was furious.

"The Treasure Pavilion Cultivators have always been reckless. Not long ago, they wiped out a Qi Refining Family for no reason, and now they dare to kill our clan's Cultivators. It seems they really think we are easy to bully?" the Wang Family Second Elder also said with displeasure.

"Since they have torn off the mask, our Wang Family will not be polite either." The Wang Family Grand Elder immediately ordered the Cultivators to besiege the Treasure Pavilion Cultivators.