novelapdf Chapter 97 Settling the Family and Preaching to Yun Ling
Chapter 97 Settling the Family and Preaching to Yun Ling
Ten days later
Yunyangling Chen Clan Land
In the presence of more than 500 clansmen and a group of Jiangzhou cultivators.
Nine Grade 4 protective formations and one Grade 4 spirit-gathering formation were completed!
The originally sparse spiritual energy was gathered by the spirit-gathering array, and slowly it gradually formed clouds of spiritual energy that enveloped the completed village.
The members of the Chen clan felt an overwhelming excitement as they experienced the clan's spiritual energy concentration, which was not much different from that of the Cold Moon Cave.
During this time, they experienced firsthand what it meant to be treated like a disciple of a high-ranking sect in Hanyue Cave.
Several seedlings of immortality, including Chen Deqian, Chen Yunsong, Chen Qingyan, Chen Yunhan, and the chubby Chen Yunfeng, have broken through to the first level, while those with good aptitude have broken through to the second level.
Even Chen Heting, the nearly 100-year-old elder of the Seventh Clan, has progressed from the eleventh level of Qi Refining to the Perfection of Qi Refining.
But they knew that the Cold Moon Cave was not their own territory after all, and that this high concentration of spiritual energy was only temporary.
I was excited then, but not nearly as excited as I am today.
Chen Chunan descended from the sky, gracefully descending upon the excited expressions of his clansmen, and was filled with emotion.
He had finally established the Chen family in Jiangzhou.
Look around.
Hundreds of tables were fully occupied, and many guests were still waiting for the three elders to make arrangements.
Although the Chen family's foundation is weak, they can still be considered a powerful force in Jiangzhou.
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After everyone dispersed, the dragon bid farewell and headed east from Pingjiang, preparing to return to Seven Immortals Island.
As Chen Chunan watched the Chen family members happily preparing their new clan land, an indescribable sense of satisfaction rose within him.
The three elders also chimed in: "Clan leader, the Three Upper Sect and the Four Lower Sect have sent so many wonderful things! We've really struck it rich this time."
Chen Chunan was taken aback: "Didn't I say I wouldn't accept gifts?"
The three elders laughed and said, "You said you wouldn't accept them, but everyone insists on giving them to you. My cultivation level is too low to stop them."
Chen Chunan looked at the three elders and shook his head helplessly. Oh well, he might as well accept it. He could return the gift later.
Chen Chunan recalled the previous plan and said, "A clan needs to have industries. These mountain demons originally guarded an orchard, which can be considered an industry. In addition, spirit fields and spirit beasts also need to be raised. I remember that Chen Yunjin seems to be quite good at taking care of fruit trees, as well as Chen Yunzhang's branch. Let's arrange for them to look after the orchard."
The three elders nodded and noted it down, then asked, "Will the monthly allowance for the Immortal Seeds remain the same?"
"Double the rewards! Don't be stingy with these external resources. People are the foundation. Although the Chen Clan has me, it lacks core strength. We need to cultivate more Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and even Nascent Soul cultivators as soon as possible. As for the two elders, we don't lack resources now, so I plan to help you reach Foundation Establishment!"
The three elders quickly shook their heads: "No, no, we are already old and frail. How can we waste such hard-won resources? The other immortal seedlings in our clan need resources more than we do."
Chen Chunan said firmly, "When the family is in trouble, it still needs the protection of the elders. Now that I am here, even if we are just going to subdue demons, we will definitely not lack resources."
The so-called Qi Refining Clan and Foundation Establishment Clan have a Foundation Establishment age threshold simply because of insufficient resources.
If this were a Nascent Soul sect, or even a Deity Transformation sect, even an old man on his deathbed could be forcibly forced into Foundation Establishment if they wanted to!
Chen Chunan's words moved the two elders, but also made them feel ashamed.
After the basic industries and resource allocation were finalized, Chen Heting, the elder of the Seventh Clan who had remained silent until now, said: "Clan Chief, what we lack most now is a solid foundation."
Although we have plenty of resources now, we lack basic knowledge of cultivation techniques for basic alchemy, artifacts, beast raising, and spiritual plants.
I want to expand the Chen family's library and, based on the interests and talents of my disciples, explore the myriad arts of cultivation.
"If the poor don't learn a skill, poverty will be hard to eradicate; if the rich don't learn a skill, wealth will be hard to maintain. My Chen family is neither a family of thieves nor should we become one. We should establish ourselves through various skills."
"Elder Qi's suggestion coincides with my own; we must have our own industries to ensure long-term sustainability. I have already made a list of these before; Elder Qi, please check if there is anything missing. If not, I will go to the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce to purchase them. In addition, I have another idea, and I will tell you about it."
"Please speak, Chieftain!"
Even if the clan has those classic texts and techniques as its foundation, it still lacks the guidance of renowned masters.
Trying to understand it on your own is like the blind men and the elephant.
My idea is to have the immortal seedlings study in one of the four lower sects, and then return to give back to their families after completing their studies.
Anyone recruited into the lower four categories will receive top-tier resources and benefits.
After Chen Chunan finished speaking, he looked at the two clan elders.
He had held this idea for a long time. He practiced internal alchemy and had no way of guiding spiritual energy cultivation.
As for passing down the art of internal alchemy?
Without understanding the Book of Changes, the He Tu and Luo Shu, and the proper timing and intensity, practicing these techniques will only cause harm and not benefit.
The book "Wuzhen" says: Every household has such a treasure, but fools do not fully recognize it.
Techniques that place too much emphasis on mental cultivation and enlightenment are destined to be mastered by only a very few.
The three clan elders and the seven clan elders wholeheartedly supported Chen Chunan's idea.
"This is great! This is great! He Ting and I are too low in cultivation level to teach each other much. If we can find a famous teacher, our few immortal seedlings might have a chance to reach the Golden Core stage."
They had considered it before, but they were completely unfamiliar with the four lower sects, and the cultivation world was a place where strength mattered.
Their strength is weak, and even if they hold the title of elder of the Chen clan, they may not be taken seriously.
They were worried that Chen Chunan, as the clan leader, would be too arrogant and unable to step down.
Looking back now, the clan chief was actually more clear-headed than anyone else.
After settling matters within the clan for the time being, Chen Chunan instructed the two clan elders to begin recruiting people and making preparations.
He then sought out Chen Yunling to inquire about her progress in the internal alchemy technique.
Not long after
Chen Yunling entered Chen Chunan's courtyard with a nervous expression.
"Master~"
"Yun Ling is here? Have you had any questions about the Inner Alchemy method lately?"
Chen Yunling said, "This disciple still has some questions about the Qiankun Cauldron, and doesn't understand it."
"The Qiankun Cauldron actually refers to the four trigrams Qian, Kun, Kan, and Li. When the body and mind are settled and many desires are eliminated, and existence is controlled by emptiness, the Dharma body is formed. The Qiankun Cauldron is established. If you can find true lead, you will naturally understand what the Qiankun Cauldron is."
After Chen Chunan finished speaking, seeing Chen Yunling's bewildered expression, he had no choice but to explain again.
Chen Yunling still didn't understand after listening, and couldn't help but feel a little frustrated: "Master, am I not suitable to learn internal alchemy?"
Chen Chunan sighed: "The Dao of Internal Alchemy does indeed value enlightenment, because acquired desires often obscure true feelings. People are attached to external desires and thus do not know what they truly seek."
You are young, but you have too many ideas and your mind is too chaotic.
The entire Liu family has been wiped out, and your great-grandfather's revenge has been avenged. No one will dare to take you as a wife or concubine anymore.
What you should do now is to cultivate yourself, maintain composure, and calm your mind.
Once the mind and body are at peace, the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit will condense, and true feelings and true nature will naturally manifest.
At that time, you will understand what the Qiankun Dingqi (乾坤鼎器) is.
This is why I've been advising you to study the Book of Changes more, to be humble and knowledgeable, and to think critically and discerningly.
Chen Yunling didn't know if she had grasped the meaning, she just lowered her head and thought quietly.
Seeing her absorbed in thought, Chen Chunan sighed inwardly. The ancients said that to learn the Way, one must first learn to be a person, just as Wukong learned to be a person in the secular world before seeking the Way.
Chen Yunling's experience in the Liu family made her too adept at "being a person," overly cautious and timid, which is not in line with the mindset of Neidan Dao.
He ignored her and went straight back to his room to continue refining the Elixir.
There's also the broken glazed jade stele in Chimianxi that hasn't been repaired yet; I need to help repair it as well.