The candlelight flickered brightly.
Chen Shuangbai sat in the main seat, holding the account books handed to him by his second uncle. He read them quickly, finishing all the dozen or so account books in no time, leaving the father and son watching him secretly amazed.
Everyone says that this immortal has the ability to read ten lines at a glance, and it turns out that it is true.
Before Chen Shuangbai began cultivating, he had been taught by an accountant hired by his family. In addition, with the enhanced spiritual power of a cultivator, the suspicious points in the booklet were easily discovered.
These were all minor, harmless expenses, so Chen Shuangbai wasn't angry. She simply said calmly:
"Second Uncle, although I am not good at managing a household, I still have eight words to give you."
Although Chen Shuangbai had suppressed his spiritual pressure as Foundation Establishment, it still put immense pressure on Chen Moyan, who felt his heart pounding uncontrollably in his chest.
He dared not hesitate, and respectfully rose and stepped forward.
"Affectionate without spoiling, authoritative without being domineering."
Chen Moyan down, saying that he understood.
Chen Shuangbai didn't care whether he understood or not.
This second uncle is capable of managing the family. In addition, Chen Shuangbai has now returned and is using elixirs and Law Power to recuperate my grandfather. He can probably live for several more decades. With his assistance, I'm not afraid that he will go astray.
Old Master Chen nodded slightly, indicating his agreement.
Then, Chen Shuangbai gently touched the Storage Bag at his waist and took out the few second-rate cultivation Cultivation Method. In front of his two grandfathers and second uncle, he explained them to them in detail.
"Grandfather, Second Uncle, I have now broken through to the Foundation Establishment, extending my lifespan to over two hundred years. In the future, I will strive to reach even higher realms... I have now taken a high-ranking cultivator as my master within the sect. Out of compassion for my clan at the foot of the mountain, he has bestowed upon me these techniques, hoping to strengthen the clan and alleviate my excessive worries about my people on my path of cultivation."
Chen Moyan's face flushed red, and he trembled as he tried to step forward to look through the few immortal books, but with Chen Shuangbai beside him, he could only suppress his impulse and nod frantically.
Compared to him, Old Master Chen gazed wistfully at his own prodigy, his lips trembling slightly. He hesitated for a moment, his words swirling in his throat, before finally asking:
"More than two hundred years... that's truly a long lifespan."
Clearly, compared to these three immortal Cultivation Method, this Old Master Chen was more concerned about the situation of his eldest grandson Chen Shuangbai.
Chen Moyan has been in charge of the family for almost seven or eight years now, and he has grown a beard, giving him a rather dignified appearance. The Chen Household has done well, and thanks to Chen Shuangbai's protection, the family has gained many children over the years. Finally, there is one with Spirit Root aptitude who is currently studying at the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy and has not yet returned.
With this child studying at the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy, the direct descendants of the Chen Household family probably had a basic understanding of the cultivation world from the letters he sent home from time to time.
Therefore.
When Chen Moyan learned that his nephew Chen Shuangbai had actually become Foundation Establishment cultivator, he was overwhelmed with excitement, along with a sense of pride that welled up from the bottom of his heart.
"Now that my White Water Chen Clan clan has become Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan... we will certainly follow the teachings of our superiors and govern our clan perfectly."
Chen Shuangbai glanced at his second uncle and noticed that his temples were also covered in white hair. He sighed inwardly and then asked about the Chen Clan family member studying at the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy.
Chen Moyan, "He is a disciple of a branch lineage, named Chen Yizhao. He used the spirit-testing Spirit Stone you left behind, and it showed he has a C-grade aptitude, with water and earth Spirit Root..."
C-level qualification...
Chen Shuangbai sighed softly.
With this aptitude, he can only Middle Qi Refining Stage at best, and from then on, he will be stuck and unable to make any further progress in his life.
However, it's nothing serious; it's a good start for the Chen Clan.
Chen Shuangbai raced, and he said, "Since it has Spirit Root, let's include it in the main lineage and make it a direct descendant. If none of your descendants have a Spirit Root aptitude within three generations, then it will be relegated to a minor branch."
The Lineage's resources are limited and can only be supplied to a limited number of disciples with Spirit Root aptitude.
The candlelight flickered quietly in the study, illuminating the faces of the people in the room.
Chen Shuangbai's remarks caused a slight tension in the atmosphere.
Old Master Chen stroked his beard, lost in thought and remained silent.
Chen Moyan was taken aback, his eyes darting around rapidly. He wanted to speak, but dared not, and could only keep it to himself.
Chen Shuangbai knew what he wanted to say; he simply wanted the idea that one's descendants would always enjoy the rights of the Lineage. However, while this method was good for ordinary Lineage, it was not suitable for cultivation Lineage.
Spirit Root are something that doesn't depend on whether you're a legitimate or illegitimate child.
Chen Shuangbai's establishment of this rule will certainly cause pain to Second Uncle's branch in the short term, but after a few generations, the advantages of this system will become apparent.
He added, "My lord, my family, the White Water Chen Clan, has had three sons since you gave birth to two legitimate sons and one illegitimate son. The illegitimate son has been completely rendered powerless, and we must not allow him to gain power in the future, lest he cause further trouble."
"The remaining two legitimate sons are naturally my father's and second uncle's lineage."
"I cannot lose my virginity. Preserving my primordial yang is of great importance for cultivation. If a suitable Spirit Root emerges in the clan in the future... Grandfather and Second Uncle can select a worthy candidate to be adopted by my father, thus continuing my lineage and ensuring the continuation of the family line."
When talking about her father and mother, Chen Shuangbai still felt a little emotional.
He added, "Whether male or female, those with Spirit Root cannot marry outside the family or become live-in sons-in-law..."
That night.
Chen Shuangbai said a lot, most of which were copied directly from Lu Zhiyuan.
The Changlin Lu Lineage continues this tradition, and each generation has Spirit Root, which can be considered as an orderly Lineage lineage.
As the saying goes, there's no time like the present.
Old Master Chen felt that his eldest grandson had finally returned to his hometown, Huinan, so he wanted to finalize the matter of continuing the family line of his eldest son.
The next day.
The old man personally summoned the branch members of the White Water Chen Clan. In fact, the White Water Chen Clan clan had only been established for two generations, and there weren't many branch members, only about ten children of school age.
Since we don't expect this generation to have Spirit Root talent, the primary criteria for selecting people are that they be kind-hearted, loyal, filial, and benevolent, and that their age is not too old, and that they have a strong sense of kinship with the Lineage.
After several days of deliberation, Chen Moyan and his father finally selected two people and brought them to Chen Shuangbai so that she could take a good look at them before making a decision.
Inside the Chen Household Hall, the smoke from incense rose gently.
Chen Shuangbai looked at the two boys standing below.
One was named Chen Mingxuan, and the other Chen Minglang. Both were from a branch of the clan. Their eyes were clear, and they looked like they had not been tainted by desires.
The two boys lowered their heads, secretly glancing at the clan elders and main lineage elders standing on either side, and... the legendary "Immortal Master Cousin" standing before them.
"Raise your head."
Chen Shuangbai's voice wasn't loud, but it possessed a strange power that made the two of them raise their heads.