Xu Chuan's Innate Talent

[Today's Divination: Auspicious. You will encounter a fortuitous opportunity while cultivating diligently in the Jade Cold Pond today.]

"A fortuitous opportunity?"

This [Daily Divination] could only divine matters he inquired about. It had its uses, but currently, it wasn't of much help to him.

However, performing this daily divination had continuously strengthened his soul power.

Xu Chuan didn't ponder further and began his day's diligent cultivation.

Time flew by, and it was already the hour of the snake.

Suddenly.

He felt an inspiration, sensing the surrounding heaven and earth energy. His pores seemed to open and breathe, while his acupoints continuously drew this heaven and earth energy into his body.

Crackling~

A series of strange sounds emanated from his bones.

Following that, tiny black particles seeped from his skin.

Marrow cleansing and bone refinement!

This was a rare fortune that only occurred upon the first successful induction of Qi into the body!

Half an hour later.

Xu Chuan opened his eyes, which now shone with a faint green light. A look of joy appeared on his face.

"Innate realm, achieved!"

"As expected, the influence of lifespan and bone structure is still significant."

"With my three major Destiny Talents, I've only broken through to the Innate realm near the age of forty. For others, starting martial arts at twenty-five or twenty-six, becoming a Third-rate Martial Artist would already indicate superior aptitude."

The younger one was, the easier it was to open acupoints.

After the age of twenty, the difficulty of opening acupoints increased with each passing year.

Smelling the strange odor emanating from his body, Xu Chuan chuckled heartily.

He walked to the Jade Cold Pond, removed all his clothes, and placed them on a large bluestone nearby.

Then, he leaped into the pond.

The icy cold pierced him, causing his body to jolt. He quickly circulated his Innate Qi throughout his body, then began to enjoy the ice bath as if it were a normal soak.

"Let's go down and take a look."

A moment later, Xu Chuan took a deep breath and dove toward the bottom of the pond.

However, the pond was deeper than he had imagined, and the exertion was greater. He eventually gave up and surfaced.

"Strange, truly strange. Could there really be a rare fortuitous opportunity here?"

Xu Chuan pondered for a short while, ultimately deciding to try again another day.

"It's been three months since I came down the mountain. I wonder how those brats are doing."

A slight smile played on Xu Chuan's lips as he walked down the mountain with his hands behind his back.

"Patriarch!"

"Patriarch!"

As he walked, passing by farmland and orchards, the patrolling guards and the farmers working the fields all cupped their fists and bowed to him.

It was evident that the Xu Family was well-loved.

A guard even hurried back to the Xu Family to report his descent from the mountain.

The Xu Family immediately became bustling.

Xu Mingwei, Xu Mingyuan, and Xu Mingxuan were overjoyed upon hearing the news.

Father has come down the mountain. Could it be that he's broken through?!

Xu Mingwei knew best the reason why Xu Chuan had gone up the mountain to cultivate in seclusion.

His heart leaped with joy.

Our Xu Family has a second Innate realm cultivator!

"A Yuan, Tantou, you two go to the main gate to welcome Father. I'll go find Mother and your sister-in-law."

"Okay, Big Brother." The two brothers replied with smiles.

"The Patriarch is back--"

The announcement echoed through the courtyards, spreading throughout the entire Xu Residence shortly after.

"Ah, Father is down the mountain."

"Little White, let's go!"

Xu Mingshu immediately stopped practicing her punches, leaped onto the White Tiger's back, and galloped towards the entrance.

Xu Mingxian, with wind beneath his feet, followed closely behind.

"The Xu Family Patriarch?"

Gu Yiping muttered, hands behind his back, also walking towards the main entrance.

A short while later, Xu Mingwei, supporting Yang Ronghua, walked slowly with Bai Jing.

At this moment, many people were standing at the main entrance. Two rows were filled with household guards, maids, and escorts, with the masters of the Xu Family in the middle.

"What a grand display."

Xu Chuan saw the dense crowd from afar, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly, then he shook his head.

Making such a fuss just for him to come down the mountain.

When they reached the mansion's entrance, Bai Jing, with teary eyes, walked over, lowered her head, wiped her tears, and then said, "So you finally decided to come back."

"Miss me? I'll accompany you tonight," Xu Chuan laughed heartily.

"Still so glib!" Bai Jing teased with a smile.

Then—

"Father! (x5)"

Xu Mingwei, along with his other siblings, stepped forward and called out in unison.

Xu Chuan smiled and nodded.

Xu Mingshu and Xu Mingxian were the first to reach his sides. Xu Mingxian held on somewhat tentatively, but Xu Mingshu directly hugged him.

They were still at an age where they could act spoiled, but the others had already passed that stage.

"It's like we've been apart for years," Xu Chuan said, torn between laughter and tears.

His eyes lit up as he spotted Gu Yiping in the crowd and walked over with a smile, "Patriarch Gu, I hope you'll excuse the spectacle."

"It's a genuine display of affection, nothing to excuse. Rather, it makes one envious."

Seeing the Xu Family lining up to welcome Xu Chuan, Gu Yiping felt a pang of emotion.

He had wandered for half his life and was still alone.

"You can all go about your business now."

"Yes, Patriarch."

The maids and household guards bowed respectfully before dispersing.

"Let's go to the main hall to chat," Xu Chuan said.

"Ronghua and I will take a walk elsewhere," Bai Jing said with a gentle smile.

"Alright, don't tire her out."

"Do you think I need you to remind me?"

With that, Bai Jing and Yang Ronghua returned to the rear courtyard, while the others proceeded to the Xu Family's main hall.

"Father, you've come down the mountain at the perfect time. In half a month, the Dragon Elephant Martial Arts School will open," Xu Mingyuan said with a smile.

"With Patriarch Gu, a grandmaster of the late Innate stage, overseeing it, I don't think there will be any problems."

"Shitou, you should go and lend some support then. It wouldn't be good to always trouble Patriarch Gu to personally handle things."

"Yes, Father," Xu Mingwei nodded in agreement.

He then turned to Gu Yiping, asking how he was settling in at the Xu Family and if there was any lack of hospitality.

After some casual conversation, they moved to the training grounds.

Xu Chuan had Xu Mingwei spar with his younger brothers and sisters one by one.

Overall, Xu Chuan was satisfied. They had all heeded his words and were diligently practicing martial arts.

As for Xu Mingyuan.

"A Yuan, if you don't work harder, you'll be overtaken by Xue Ji and Yun Nu."

"Father, I'm already working very hard."

Xu Mingyuan's face was full of bitterness. He knew he would be the focus of attention.

"I'm not blaming you," Xu Chuan said with a smile. "The Xu Family's current standing owes much to you, but you must also make progress in martial arts."

"I don't want you to be the only one among my five children stuck at Houtian Peak."

"Yes, Father," Xu Mingyuan replied, his head lowered, feeling dejected.

If the wealthy merchants of Qingjiang County saw Xu Mingyuan in this state, they would likely not believe this was the smooth-talking, spirited 'God of Wealth of the Xu Family'.

Night.

Xu Chuan made up for Bai Jing's months of loneliness.

After their passionate encounter.

Bai Jing lay in Xu Chuan's arms, enjoying the quiet moment.

"Husband, did you have a major breakthrough during your mountain cultivation this time?"

Bai Jing drew small circles on Xu Chuan's chest with her finger.

"Wife, didn't you already witness it?"

Xu Chuan's lips curved upward as he looked down at her, his other hand roaming her smooth back.

Bai Jing recalled the scene from earlier, her face flushing hot.

She was nearly forty now, yet felt like a tigress, feeling a bit too unrestrained.

"Haha, we're husband and wife, what's there to be shy about regarding intimacy?"

"It's all your fault, Husband. You have so many moves; I don't know how you come up with them."

"Weren't you quite into it too, Wife?"

Bai Jing's face grew redder, and she said with a hint of annoyance, "If you say that again, Husband, I'm going to get angry."

"Hahaha, I won't say it, I won't say it."

Xu Chuan became serious. "After months on the mountain this time, your husband has finally broken through to become an Innate Martial Artist."

"Ah!"

"Innate!"

Bai Jing naturally knew the meaning of Innate.

There were only a handful of Innate Martial Artists in all of Qingjiang County.

She looked at Xu Chuan with disbelief. "Husband, didn't you only start cultivating Martial Arts at twenty-six? And you still became an Innate Martial Artist?"

"It just goes to show that your husband has extraordinary talent."

Indeed, in every aspect.

"However, there's no need to spread the word. It's good for the Xu Family to have one more trump card."

"I'm not one to gossip."

"I know." Xu Chuan kissed her forehead. "You're tired tonight too, so rest."

"We have plenty of time ahead of us."

There's another chapter at 6 PM, fellow Daoists, don't forget!