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Time flew by.

In the blink of an eye, it was the Yearly Sacrifice.

Xu Chuan had also reached the age of thirty.

The next day, at a quarter past Si Hour.

Bai Jing's stomach suddenly began to ache, and she went into labor again.

"Dalong, Fugui, go fetch the Midwife."

Xu Chuan had arranged for the Midwife long ago, asking her to keep these days free.

The two found her too slow on foot, so they practically carried her as they rushed to the Xu Family. She was so frightened that her heart raced and her face turned pale.

Then—

Struggle, labor, screams.

Two or three hours later, she gave birth smoothly.

This time, she gave birth to Twins.

The girl was born first. She was named Xu Mingshu, and Xu Chuan gave her the childhood name Xue Ji.

The boy was named Xu Mingxian, with Yun Nu as his childhood name.

The years passed like a shuttle.

In the blink of an eye, it was the two children's Full Moon Banquet.

Friends and relatives from the Bai Family, along with Uncle Chen and the others, all came to celebrate.

They did not leave until they had eaten and drunk their fill.

Xu Chuan entered the main hall and placed blood from their fingertips into the Family Genealogy.

[Xu Mingshu: Xu Family Second Generation]

[Spiritual Root: Incomplete Five Elements, no Cultivation Aptitude]

[Talent: None]

[Bloodline: None]

[Note: Her soul power is twice that of an ordinary person, and she was born with exceptionally sharp spiritual senses.]

"Her soul power is twice that of an ordinary person, and she was born with sharp spiritual senses. It seems little Xue Ji is truly gifted."

"Perhaps she is suited for [Whispers of All Spirits]. In the future, she may be able to tame Fierce Beasts."

Next, Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingxian's information.

[Xu Mingxian: Xu Family Second Generation]

[Spiritual Root: All Five Elements, capable of cultivation, Impure Spiritual Root aptitude]

[Talent: Swallowing Mountains and Rivers]

[Bloodline: None]

[Note: All cultivators possess All Five Elements. Aptitudes are divided into Pseudo Spiritual Roots, Impure Spiritual Roots, True Spiritual Roots, Earth Spiritual Roots, and Heavenly Spiritual Roots, mainly classified according to the purity of one's Spiritual Root.

Swallowing Mountains and Rivers: Upon Qi Introduction, the speed at which Magic Power is restored will be several times that of others. When brought to its utmost limit, it can reach severalfold that amount, truly possessing the momentum to swallow mountains and rivers.]

"A cultivation talent!"

Wild delight appeared on Xu Chuan's face.

The Xu Family had finally produced someone with a talent for cultivation.

This meant that, beginning with the second generation, they had hope of entering the world of cultivators.

At the same time, a great flood of information suddenly surged into Xu Chuan's mind. Gathered together, it turned out to be a tome leading from mortality into immortality.

It was called the Innate Five Elements Creation Technique.

This was the cultivation technique bestowed by the Family Genealogy upon the birth of the Xu Family's first Descendant with cultivation talent.

It could only be cultivated upon reaching the Xiantian realm of the Martial Dao.

It could make up for deficiencies in the Five Elements, purify Spiritual Roots, and ultimately reach the level of a True Spiritual Root.

"From mortal to immortal—a fine technique for ascending from mortal to immortal!"

Xu Chuan felt the urge to burst into laughter.

With this technique, it meant the Xu Family's Descendants would have people with cultivation talent generation after generation.

"No!"

Xu Chuan suppressed the excitement in his heart, his chest heaving violently several times.

Then he tilted back his head and took a deep breath. His Adam's apple bobbed as he slowly exhaled, and his tense shoulders slumped with it.

"I cannot draw too much attention. Only when someone from the second generation achieves Xiantian can it be bestowed. Starting from the third generation, the number of family members will surge, so only the best may be chosen to receive Destiny Talents and cultivation techniques."

In an instant, Xu Chuan had made a general arrangement for the Xu Family's future.

Though they were all his Descendants, there would be far too many members as generations passed. It was impossible to treat everyone equally.

The main branch and lesser branches, the Direct Lineage and Side Branches, had to be distinguished.

"Mingxian, that name truly was not chosen wrongly!"

"And he has a Destiny Talent too—Swallowing Mountains and Rivers!"

"A born seed of cultivation!"

Xu Chuan held him high with both hands, his eyes shining as he grinned broadly.

The next moment—

Xu Mingxian began wailing, and a warm spring arced from between his legs with pinpoint accuracy.

"Pfft, pfft, pfft~"

"You little brat!"

"You're the first of my five Children to pee on me!"

"Such admirable courage!"

Xu Chuan smiled wryly as he carried the pair of Children over to Bai Jing, then went to change his clothes.

Now that he had the Innate Five Elements Creation Technique, the plans for Old Second, Xu Mingyuan, had to change as well. Even if he had to pile resources on him, he would raise him to the Xiantian realm.

Everyone had selfish desires.

He did not care how his later great-grandsons and great-great-grandsons fared.

But for his own sons, whom he had watched grow up from childhood, he always hoped they could live longer.

And stay with him longer.

The next day.

After Xu Chuan and Xu Mingwei finished their morning training, Xu Chuan suddenly said, "Shitou, starting today, make time to teach A Yuan martial arts."

"A Yuan?" Xu Mingwei was startled. "Didn't you have him go into business?"

"Just say I said so."

"Now that we are not lacking Inner Strength Manuals, he may choose any one of the Lesser Dragon Elephant Technique, Dragon Coiling Fist, Savage Bear Strength, or the manuals Zhao Dalong and the others copied from memory."

"You should also cultivate diligently and reach Xiantian as soon as possible."

"When the time comes, your father will give you a great opportunity."

"Yes, Father." Xu Mingwei would not go against Xu Chuan's wishes, but after hesitating for a moment, he still asked, "What if... A Yuan does not want to?"

"Then do not blame me for sending him to the Martial Arts Hall."

"If he trains earnestly at home, he will still have some freedom. Once he goes to the Martial Arts Hall, it will no longer be up to him."

Xu Mingwei sighed softly to himself. A Yuan, do not blame Big Brother for not helping you. Father's orders are simply too difficult to defy.

He could already imagine Xu Mingyuan crying bitterly when he found out.

After breakfast, Xu Chuan went out to inspect the farmland and forest.

He checked on the growth of the fruits, vegetables, and fruit trees.

If there were any problems, he would instruct the old farmers on what to do.

By now, there were rarely matters requiring him to personally step in.

Whenever he had spare time, he would find an open patch of land to cultivate the Lesser Dragon Elephant Technique.

He had already opened thirty-two Acupoints. With only four more to go, he would become a Third-rate Martial Artist.

With medicinal meals to supplement his training afterward, his progress would certainly be even faster.

At the Xu Family courtyard.

"What? Big Brother, you want me to practice martial arts? Father's idea?"

After hearing Xu Mingwei's words, he was completely dumbfounded, standing there like a stone statue without moving an inch.

"Wasn't I supposed to go into business?"

"Father did not tell you to stop doing business. He probably wants you to balance it with martial arts practice."

At those words, Xu Mingyuan's face instantly turned the color of pig liver, as ugly as could be.

"And I still have to balance reading and writing too. This is far too hard for me."

Xu Mingxuan walked over. Seeing Xu Mingyuan's expression, he pointed at him and cackled. "Second Brother, did you eat something bad? Your face looks awful!"

"Go, go, go. Little Tantou, go play with your Li Zhi."

"Hmph, I was already going. I do not need you to play with me anymore." Xu Mingxuan pouted, then headed toward the gate.

"That brat has no idea how miserable his future days will be."

Xu Mingyuan sighed and looked at Xu Mingwei. "Big Brother, my dear big brother, can't you plead with Father for me?"

"I did. It was useless." Xu Mingwei calmly patted Xu Mingyuan's shoulder. "From Father's tone, I suspect every Xu Family descendant will have to practice martial arts in the future."

"Ah, I am almost jealous of Daniu and Fangfang. At least Uncle Ergou will not be so strict with them." Xu Mingyuan groaned and began to complain.

"Father is doing this for our own good." Xu Mingwei spoke with a serious expression.

"I know. I was only complaining. If you truly asked me to trade Father for someone else, I would never be willing."

Xu Mingyuan took a deep breath, as though he had made some great decision. "I'll train. I must train seriously!"

"If only so that a tiger father does not produce dog sons!"

Seeing Xu Mingyuan's appearance, Xu Mingwei could not help laughing and shaking his head.

"It is only martial arts practice, not sending you to the battlefield. Why do you look as though you are facing death with complete composure?"

"Then pick one."

Xu Mingwei held several Inner Strength Manuals in his hand, fanned out like a spread deck of cards.

"Do you have a recommendation?"

"Father said the Lesser Dragon Elephant Technique has higher aptitude requirements. You might as well practice the Dragon Coiling Fist. Uncle Li Er has practiced it before. Though he is not much good at it, at least he can teach you the basics hand in hand."

"Fine, then I'll take the Dragon Coiling Fist."

"Mhm." Xu Mingwei answered with a smile, finally having completed Father's instruction.

"Come on, let's go find Uncle Li Er."

Ever since Xu Mingyuan began practicing martial arts as well.

There was another figure in the Xu Family courtyard during morning training every day.

Gradually.

Zhao Dalong, Sun Fugui, and Qian Youcai joined them as well.

When the masters of the household worked so hard, they had to do their utmost to keep up too, did they not?

At present, the Xu Family's industrial holdings were not particularly large.

So they had plenty of free time on many days.

Zhou Ming included.

He only occasionally ran errands for Xu Chuan and Bai Jing, contacted other people, kept accounts, or offered ideas.

He could see that the Xu Family had tremendous potential for growth.

The good days still lay ahead.