56: Chapter 56 Recent Family Situation

After Chen Xuanyi finished handling all the affairs, Chen Changqing entered a long-term closed-door cultivation. He was now urgently in need of enhancing his strength, and he happened to be on the list of those guarding Taihe Market.

Spring passed and autumn came, and in the blink of an eye, three years flew by like a white horse passing a gap.

In the Chen Family ancestral hall, a group of Cultivators were reporting this year's achievements.

The Chen Family was growing increasingly prosperous now. Although they had encountered quite a few troubles during this period, the Chen Family made every clan member keep a low profile in their actions, leaving their enemies with nowhere to exert their strength.

"This year, the Family has reclaimed a total of 1,900 mu of spiritual fields. Among them, Qingyang Mountain has a total of 1,000 mu. The 900 mu produced a total of 450,000 catties of First Grade spiritual rice, and the remaining 100 mu produced a total of 10,000 catties of Second Grade spiritual rice."

"Red Leaf Ridge reclaimed 300 mu, producing a total of 60,000 catties of First Grade spiritual rice."

"The other three First Grade High Grade Spiritual Veins produced a total of 120,000 catties of First Grade spiritual rice."

"Adding the five spiritual fields together, a total of 31,500 catties of First Grade spiritual rice and 500 catties of Second Grade spiritual rice were obtained. The Family's consumption totaled 13,800 catties of First Grade spiritual rice and 200 catties of Second Grade spiritual rice."

"Selling 15,000 catties of First Grade spiritual rice yielded a total of 1,500 Spirit Stones, with a profit of 500 Spirit Stones. Selling 200 catties of Second Grade spiritual rice can yield 2,000 Spirit Stones, with a profit of 1,000 Spirit Stones."

Looking at the account book and listening to the clan members' reports, Chen Yuanwen wore a solemn expression. Clan Leader Chen Xuanlin had long since abdicated, and Chen Yuanwen had taken over the position of Clan Chief.

"Next is the account book of the Talisman Refining Hall. Currently, besides Chen Changqing and Li Qingling who are First Grade High Grade Talisman Masters, there are two others who are First Grade Low Grade Talisman Masters."

"Last year, the Family refined a total of 300 First Grade Low Grade Talismans, 200 First Grade Medium Grade Talismans, and 130 First Grade High Grade Talismans. Among them, the First Grade Low Grade Talismans made a total profit of 100 Spirit Stones, the First Grade Medium Grade made a profit of 300 Spirit Stones, and the First Grade High Grade made a profit of 500 Spirit Stones."

Chen Yuanwen raised his teacup and took a sip, casting his gaze toward Chen Yuanjin, the head of the Artifact Refining Hall.

"As for the revenue of the Artifact Refining Hall last year, because three more Artifact Refiners have been added over these years, the revenue has also risen quite a bit, making a total profit of 400 Spirit Stones last year."

Chen Changtian followed closely behind and reported, "In addition, the two Black Bear Demons have grown to the combat power of First Grade Medium Grade Yao Beasts, and at the same time, three black bear cubs have been born. There are a total of fifty-five spiritual fish."

"Furthermore, the Family Cultivators far exceed those of a few years ago: three of the Xuan generation, ten of the Yuan generation, twenty-nine of the Chang generation, and seven of the Ling generation, plus thirteen other Family dependents, bringing the total number of Cultivators to sixty-two."

"Among them, there is one in the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, four in the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, nine in the seventh and eighth layers of Qi Refining, twenty-three in the Middle Stage of Qi Refining, and twenty-five in the Early Stage of Qi Refining."

"Also, this year's income from the Monster Hunting Team is nearly 300 Spirit Stones, ..." As the captain of the Monster Hunting Team, Chen Yuanzhan also had to report this year's income situation.

"Mm, a total profit of 3,100 Spirit Stones this year is very good. By the way, how is Chen Changqing over there?" Chen Yuanwen asked, looking at Yuanzhan.

Chen Yuanzhan stepped forward, looked straight at the Clan Chief, and said solemnly, "Because of the Yun Family's obstruction behind the scenes, the business in Taihe Market is quite bleak. Four unoperated shops cannot be rented out, but fortunately, the other three shops are managed by Chen Changqing, so they haven't suffered too much loss."

"In that case, we'll have to trouble Sixth Sister to make a trip. The Family will allocate 1,500 Spirit Stones to support the development of the clan members in Taihe Market, and 500 Spirit Stones of them will be sent to Yuxu Sect to be handed over to Li Qingling so that she can smooth things over," Chen Yuanwen instructed.

Everyone nodded without objection.

After the meeting ended, most people bid farewell and left to busy themselves with their own affairs.

Chen Yuanjin was planning to go to the Family treasury to collect the 1,500 Spirit Stones.

Then she was called to a halt by Chen Yuanwen.

"Sixth Sister, I'll have to trouble you with this trip," Chen Yuanwen said.

"Mhm." Chen Yuanjin only gave a faint reply.

"Speaking of which, Sixth Sister, you are not young anymore. Do you have someone in mind? If you do, I will arrange it for you right now!" Chen Yuanwen began to gossip. He was very curious about how things were progressing between his Sixth Sister and that Yang Tian from back then.

Previously, the Family was in a precarious state with troubles on all sides; he had no mind to put into this, and Chen Yuanjin's mind was likewise not on it. But now that the Family was so powerful, there was no need to worry about anything anymore.

Hearing this, Chen Yuanjin was momentarily stunned. As soon as she heard about getting married, she thought of that handsome, scholarly Loose Cultivator Yang Tian. He was around her age, was also a First Grade High Grade Alchemist, and his cultivation was quite good, having reached the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.

Whether Chen Yuanjin married him or took him in as a resident son-in-law, there would be immense benefits. It was just that back then, she did not want to love a person with interests or use a person, so she buried this affection deep within her heart.

Now, the Family no longer needed her to worry too much; perhaps she truly needed to pursue her own feelings.

Watching Chen Yuanjin's dazed appearance, Chen Yuanwen felt that there was hope in his heart, and immediately wanted to drag her off to hold this marriage ceremony, fulfilling the wishes of many clan members.

Naturally, Chen Yuanjin would not refuse, so she just went along with the flow.

Meanwhile, the other protagonist of this little episode was quietly refining a furnace of First Grade High Grade qi gathering pills in Qinghe Market.

He circulated his mana, continuously and slowly injecting the Earth Vein Black Fire into the bottom of the furnace, while sensing the situation inside.

Suddenly, he let out a stern shout, his hands forming several spell gestures, "Rise!"

The lid of the Pill Furnace instantly flew up, and a rich medicinal fragrance wafted out from inside, revealing three crystal-white, translucent qi gathering pills.

"Phew! Not bad, this furnace successfully refined three pills." Yang Tian relaxed, exhaling a breath of turbid air with a smile on his lips.

Thinking back to when he had first stepped into the world of cultivation, he never expected that he would become an Alchemist revered by thousands; truly, worldly affairs were unpredictable.

"Master, someone is looking for you!" A young girl ran over, speaking in a soft, sweet voice. She was an infant Yang Tian had accidentally picked up while traveling in the mortal world over the years. What surprised Yang Tian was that a casual act of kindness had led him to find someone whose Spiritual Root and Alchemy Aptitude were both considered top-notch.

"Master, did you hear me?" The little girl hugged Yang Tian's arm and acted spoiled.

"Mhm, Xiaoxi, who is it?"

"It's a woman dressed in cyan, and she is so pretty," Yang Xi said happily.

Hearing this, Yang Tian's gaze flickered, and he immediately got up and left.

"You stay here for a moment; Master will be right back."

Yang Xi nodded.

Before long, Yang Tian welcomed Chen Yuanjin inside.

"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Chen." Yang Tian beamed with joy, while taking out an liang of First Grade High Grade spiritual tea that he had treasured for many years, and instructed Yang Xi to go down and brew the tea.

"Hm? We haven't seen each other in just over ten years, why are you calling me so formally?" Chen Yuanjin was somewhat annoyed.

"Hehe, aren't I afraid that if I call you too affectionately, you'll beat me up in a moment?"

"Alright, I won't chat idly with you anymore. Let's talk about business."

(Imagine the rest yourself)