81: Chapter 82 Unexpected Changes

"So it is Young Lord Lv, thank you for the reminder."

Chen Fan had long heard of the conflicts within the Lv Family, but he did not have much interest.

Besides, this person was only at the Qi Refinement Stage, his strength was vulnerable, and he was useless.

Seeing that Chen Fan was uninterested and about to leave after a brief show of courtesy, Lv Moran hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, I still have some Materials for refining the foundation establishment pill here. If you help me, I am willing to offer a Spiritual Artifact."

"A Spiritual Artifact?"

Chen Fan stopped involuntarily, his eyes flashing with a hint of light.

"Young Lord Lv is too kind; it is mainly because I am too busy."

"Alchemist Chen is busy refining Medicinal Pills every day, so naturally, you are busy. Right now, I have a teahouse in the city; just follow me."

Before long, the two arrived at a quiet and elegant place.

The teahouse before them was quite luxurious. After opening a Restriction, Lv Moran looked ashamed and said, "I offended you last time; that was my fault."

"It is just a small matter; do not feel so bad about it."

Chen Fan slowly took a sip of the spiritual tea, his attitude gentle, carefully savoring its wonders.

However, when he heard the next sentence, he almost spat out the spiritual tea in his mouth.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Chen has achieved Foundation Establishment?"

"Foundation Establishment? Who did you hear that from?"

Chen Fan did not want to reveal his strength too early and frowned slightly.

His first thought was to suspect Lyu Yue, perhaps doing so deliberately because the Cultivator tracking him had fallen.

Seeing this, Lv Moran's expression stiffened, and he said, "It is like this, I have Scent-Seeking Insects in my hand, and I just detected the aura of Foundation Establishment."

As he spoke, he slowly brought out a few spiritual insects.

The spiritual insects were the size of rice grains, pitch black all over, with a pair of wings, and emitted a faint blue halo. What was even more peculiar was that they vaguely concealed their forms.

"Not bad." Chen Fan was secretly surprised.

"If Senior Chen likes them, these spiritual insects are yours."

As he spoke, he slowly handed over a jade box containing the spiritual insects and a control Jade Slip.

Chen Fan swept his Divine Sense over them slightly and was quickly captivated.

Besides being able to detect a Cultivator's cultivation level, these spiritual insects were even more important for covert investigation.

"Since Fellow Daoist Lv is so thoughtful, I will accept them."

Seeing the other party wave his long sleeve and put the spiritual insects away, Lv Moran said somewhat impatiently, "What about the matter of the foundation establishment pill?"

"That is a small matter, but..."

Chen Fan hesitated, but he had not forgotten the Spiritual Artifact the other party mentioned.

Lv Moran was well-prepared and carefully took out a one-foot-sized jade box from his Storage Pouch.

After opening it, a small sword glowing with green light appeared inside.

"This item is called the Sky-Breaking Sword, obtained by a Family Elder from a Secret Realm. Although it is a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact, it is very powerful and impossible to defend against when used for sneak attacks."

When Lv Moran said this, a look of regret unconsciously appeared on his face.

He had never been willing to use this item, originally planning to wait until he achieved Foundation Establishment, but now that his advancement had failed, he was no longer valued in the Family.

"You are too kind."

Chen Fan remained calm and collected, waving his long sleeve to put it away.

"I am counting on you."

Lv Moran respectfully handed over a Storage Pouch filled with Spiritual Plants.

"Very well, I will come to the market again in three months; you can just hand it over to me then."

Chen Fan took a large gulp of the spiritual tea and smiled faintly.

He had originally been somewhat worried about the foundation establishment pill, but he had not expected it to be delivered to his doorstep so quickly.

"Thank you." Lv Moran bowed.

However, not long after Chen Fan left, a look of ruthlessness appeared on Lv Moran's face.

"Hmph, taking advantage of me; I will definitely make you pay it back double in the future."

After saying this, he clapped his hands lightly.

Before long, three beautiful and graceful female Cultivators slowly entered. Strange sounds came from the private room, while Lv Moran's eyes flashed with a bright red color.

...

Chen Fan returned to Qingyang Market and immediately went to visit Su Yan.

As expected, she had successfully become pregnant.

"Husband."

This time, there was no complex look on Su Yan's face; instead, she seemed very excited. Perhaps because it was their first child, she felt that she must have more children while she was still of childbearing age.

If she were to achieve Core Formation in the future, it would be difficult to have children even if she wanted to.

This was the way of the Heavenly Dao in the cultivation world; often, the higher the Realm, the lower the chance of conceiving offspring.

After a detailed conversation, Chen Fan returned to the Qin Family.

Nowadays, following the decline of the Wang Family's strength and their subsequent large-scale expansion, the Qin Family presented a scene of prosperity.

They were still recruiting Matrilocal son-in-law, and compared to previous years, a huge number of Cultivators came to report.

This was simply because of Chen Fan; being able to become a Family Elder was something one would not even dare to imagine elsewhere.

Chen Fan walked towards his residence, hearing sounds of respect everywhere.

Some beautiful female Cultivators of the Qin Family looked shy, casting glances at him from time to time.

"If it were before, this would be nice, but unfortunately they are all female Cultivators at the Qi Refinement Stage."

Chen Fan smiled faintly. Right now, only female Cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Realm could catch his eye, and he could not help but think of that female Cultivator surnamed Zhao.

Just as he was about to reach his residence, a Family messenger Cultivator came before him, looking very hurried.

"Elder Chen, the Grand Elder has something to discuss with you."

Chen Fan frowned slightly upon hearing this. Ever since he seized a large amount of Spiritual Plants from the Wang Family last time, the other party had been in seclusion and had not come out. Now that he was suddenly summoned, he did not know what important matter there was.

"I understand, lead the way."

After saying this, he slowly took a pill bottle out of his Storage Pouch.

The messenger Cultivator took a closer look and was overjoyed.

"Tell me the reason." Chen Fan's expression darkened slightly.

"Elder Chen, the Grand Elder's seclusion to Cultivate does not seem to be going well. I do not know what kind of Spiritual Plant he consumed, but it triggered his previous internal injuries..."

Not long after, Chen Fan arrived at his residence.

Qin Lingxi stopped sobbing and hurriedly came to greet him.

"Elder Chen, my father has been waiting for you for a long time."

Chen Fan nodded slightly and walked into the bedroom. He saw that Great Elder Qin Yuanshan's face was black, and he was on the verge of death. He sent out a stream of magical power, and after finishing his examination, he could not help but gasp.

"Not long ago, the Old Ancestor took a look and said that there was nothing that could be done, telling us to prepare for the funeral."

Qin Lingxi sobbed again. She had lost her mother when she was young and had been raised by her father. Now that her father was on the verge of death, she was in great pain.

Upon hearing Chen Fan's voice, Great Elder Qin Yuanshan slowly opened his eyes, a glint of light appearing in them.

"Good son-in-law, you have come."

"Great Elder."

Chen Fan sighed slightly. Little by little, memories surfaced before his eyes. Over the years, Great Elder Qin Yuanshan had treated him quite well. Now, seeing the other party in this state, he felt very sad.

"I am now approaching the end of my lifespan; I will leave Qin Lingxi to you..."

After saying this, he began to cough violently, his words becoming somewhat unclear.

"Great Elder, you accidentally consumed a poisonous Spiritual Plant. Although it has spread throughout your body, it is not incurable. I will refine a Medicinal Pill for you right now."

"Is there really an antidote?" Qin Lingxi's eyes lit up.

"However, the success rate after taking it is only fifty percent; you must be prepared."

Upon hearing this, Qin Lingxi's expression froze slightly, but it was better than having no hope. Then, her face flushed slightly, and she said, "If my father can get through this crisis, I will be your woman in the future."