That day.
Chen Moyan sat in the main seat, a servant came to report that the old patriarch was not coming and that Chen Moyan should handle the matter himself.
Chen Moyan nodded, then his eyes, like scimitars, pierced the kneeling clansmen.
Over the years, under Chen Shuangbai and covert protection...
After separating from the Huangji Chen Clan, the White Water Chen Clan encouraged its members to have children, and their numbers have multiplied several times over.
Today, the White Water Chen Clan has become a large Lineage.
However, once Lineage grows large, even with layers of rules and regulations, some arrogant and unruly individuals will still emerge.
These are the people kneeling on the ground right in front of you.
Chen Moyan's face was so cold it seemed as if a layer of ice had formed on it.
He lacked the aptitude for cultivation, but as the head of the Chen Clan family, it was unacceptable to be completely without cultivation. Therefore, a few years ago, Chen Shuangbai had someone bring back some pills and forcibly pushed him to the Second Layer of Qi Refining.
In today's cultivation world, someone at the Second Layer of Qi Refining is practically cannon fodder.
But even among ordinary people, he would be considered a master of innate skill.
His gaze swept over the kneeling clansmen like a knife, and when the three kneeling men were already drenched in sweat, he spoke in a deep voice, "I gave you chances, but unfortunately, you didn't cherish them."
After speaking, he summoned people to drag the three clansmen away and deal with them according to the family rules.
One of the younger clansmen's expressions changed drastically. He hurriedly broke free from his restraints, grabbed Chen Moyan's trouser leg, and cried out, "Nephew knows he was wrong! He knows he was wrong!"
"Uncle! Uncle! Please give me another chance!"
"I also have an eighty-year-old mother at home..."
Chen Moyan looked down at him, a complex expression in her eyes.
This young clansman is closer to the main branch, so it's reasonable for him to address him as "uncle." However, in this situation, he should be addressed as the patriarch. Calling him "uncle" is just a way of saying he's afraid of dying.
Chen Moyan soft-hearted, but he had hardened over the years. After a few breaths, his eyes were devoid of any tenderness, only filled with iron-like indifference. He said sternly, "Drag them away and deal with them according to the family rules!"
The door opened wide, and a burly, weathered middle-aged swordsman walked in, raising his hand to drag the young man, who was weeping uncontrollably, out.
It was Uncle Li, an old friend of Chen Shuangbai's parents and now a mortal master of innate cultivation supported by the Chen Clan.
The young man was weak and powerless. In the past, he had relied on the power of the Chen Clan to bully men and women in secret. Now that he was facing death, he dared to say anything and began to spew out all kinds of filthy words.
" Chen Moyan! You only got this position because of your nephew! Without Chen Shuangbai, what are you? You're just a piece of trash without even a Spirit Root! What right do you have to punish me! What right do you have!"
Chen Moyan sat upright in the main seat, his expression changing several times before finally returning to calm. He then solemnly instructed the servant beside him, "Dispose of him according to clan rules. Send all members of his lineage to the outer estate."
"Yes, Master."
The main hall fell silent once more.
As dusk settled, Chen Moyan continued to attend to clan affairs. His wife visited him several times, urging him to take a break and rest to avoid harming his health, but he refused each time.
He understands better than anyone else, and he hopes more than anyone else to achieve something!
He wanted to prove his talent to his elderly father!
It was also to prove to his immortal nephew that he hadn't misjudged him and let him become the head of the family!
That night.
The sky was clear and the stars were shining brightly.
The tranquil moonlight streamed down through the window lattice, falling to the ground and transforming into a shimmering silver glow.
Chen Moyan seemed to sense something, suddenly looked up, and was overjoyed, exclaiming, " Bai'er?!"
Then Chen Shuangbai appeared out of nowhere and sat by the window. The moonlight, like water, poured over him, making his eyebrows and eyes float with a layer of silvery-white halo, like a banished immortal who had stepped out of the moon palace.
Hearing this address, Chen Shuangbai smiled.
"It seems that the trials and tribulations of these years have indeed made my second uncle more proficient."
Chen Moyan then realized that the "farce" that happened during the day had most likely been witnessed.
Not long after.
The old patriarch of the Chen Household, who was about to go to bed, was awakened by his son Chen Moyan. Upon hearing that it was his eldest grandson returning home, he lost all sleepiness and hurriedly put on his clothes and rushed over.
The main hall was brightly lit.
The Chen Household's guards had completely surrounded the area, ensuring that no one dared to spy on it.
Old Master Chen held his eldest grandson's hand tightly with his rough, calloused hands, feeling its undiminished softness. Looking at Chen Shuangbai's increasingly handsome features, he couldn't help but exclaim, "Several years have passed since we parted, Bai'er, your appearance remains unchanged, and you've gained even more charm. I'm truly at ease now."
After catching up, they finally escorted the old man back to his room to rest.
"How has your health been these past few years, sir?"
Chen Shuangbai asked.
Chen Moyan answered truthfully, " The Changlin Lu Lineage's caravan has been traveling all over the country with my family's caravan. They say that their disciples who have joined the Jade Spring Sect have received much help from you, and every year they are entrusted by you to bring longevity elixirs."
"My father is in relatively good health, even better than some people in their sixties."
Chen Shuangbai nodded, planning to stay for two days to help her grandfather recuperate.
As for the elixirs that Lu Lineage brought him every year...
This must have been done by Lu Zhiyuan in private.
Subsequently, Chen Moyan truthfully reported on the development of his family over the past few years.
After he finished speaking, he sat nervously to the side, waiting for his immortal nephew's reprimand.
Chen Shuangbai didn't dwell on the minor details, but observed the overall state of the house, which was indeed thriving. So she offered a few words of praise to reassure her second uncle.
He mainly came to inquire about his family's progress in spiritual practice.
Chen Moyan knew this was of utmost importance, and proceeded with everything in detail.
"There are now six cultivators in the family. The most accomplished one is Chen Yizhao, who was sent to the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy. He is already at the Middle Qi Refining Stage, but his aptitude is limited, so he probably won't be able to advance any further."
"The rest are those whose Spirit Root Spirit Root have been detected over the years. Most of them have been sent to the Spring-Venerating Daoist Academy, and they have generally developed a sense of Qi. In another year or two, they should be able to enter the Qi Refining stage."
Actually, we should also consider Chen Moyan himself.
Chen Shuangbai nodded, showing neither much satisfaction nor disappointment.
The time was still too short.
It's already pretty good as it is now.
But Chen Moyan's next words surprised Chen Shuangbai.
Chen Moyan hesitated for a moment, but still said, "However... a pair of twins were born from a branch of the family, which is quite ominous. The shamans in the county all say that they are a harbinger of disaster."
"But I found it rather strange, so I stayed and ordered someone to keep me in a courtyard and take care of me... Shall we go and see?"
Twins?
Chen Shuangbai raised an eyebrow slightly.
This second uncle possesses cultivation, and with his experience over the years, his judgment of people and things is not too bad.
Since he said it was quite peculiar, it probably does have some extraordinary aspects.
"Let's go take a look."
Chen Shuangbai stood up and said this.
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