The Xu family follows Taoism and seeks longevity

After bidding farewell to the two clan nephews who were responsible for patrolling, Xu Zhiyu did not rush to find his grandfather with his sword. Instead, he followed a path and walked slowly to the meeting hall.

Looking around, he found that the family had not changed much in the years since he left, at least that's what he saw.

There are countless buildings built along the hillside, a large area of ​​spiritual fields surrounding the foot of the mountain, and tribesmen who are standing on the edge of the farmland performing "Yunyu Jue" to bring rain to the Linggu. This is the season when spring and summer meet, and the earing of the Linggu is exactly what is needed. It is a season of heavy rain, so the tribesmen are particularly busy.

The Xu family mostly planted first-order spiritual valleys and occupied first-order spiritual fields. As we all know, once a monk's cultivation reaches the level of foundation building, he can live without grains. Those who have a demand for spiritual grains are Qi-training monks, so the first-level spiritual grains can fully meet the market demand.

As for the second-order spiritual grains, it’s not that they don’t exist, but that ordinary monks can’t afford them, so they plant very few. Anyway, the Xu family doesn’t plant any, mainly because they can’t sell them. Although the second-order spiritual grains taste better than the first-order spiritual grains. Okay, the spiritual energy contained in it is also more abundant, but the price is several times higher. After comprehensive calculation, the first-order spiritual valley is still more cost-effective.

As for the elixir and spirit trees, he didn't see much along the way. He remembered that there were some special places in the clan mountain where some elixirs and spirit trees with specific environmental requirements were cultivated. It seemed that these were transplanted into the family-specific Went to the Spiritual Medicine Garden and the Spiritual Fruit Garden.

Looking up, he found that there were escaping lights flashing from time to time. The direction they were flying from was the conference hall halfway up the mountain where Xu Zhiyu was going.

It seems that the family has been taking action recently, he thought, and unconsciously quickened his pace until he came to a large mulberry tree several feet high.

He knew here that when the family's spiritual veins were upgraded from the second-level high-level to the third-level low-level, there was a spiritual energy node here, so several foundation-building caves were opened. At that time, he practiced here for a period of time.

However, when the family once again upgraded their spiritual veins to the third-level high-grade, the position of the spiritual energy nodes here shifted, and the caves originally opened were gradually abandoned due to lack of spiritual energy. However, he remembered that this place seemed to be selected by the family's enshrined Sun Qijin. As a place to cultivate centipede golden silkworms.

Just as he was thinking about going around the spiritual mulberry tree and continuing to walk forward, he saw the rightmost one in the row of abandoned caves. Suddenly there was a "rumbling" sound, and then a bearded monk walked out of it. It was not Sun Qijin. who?

Sun Gongfeng, who walked out of the cave, did not notice the presence of Xu Zhiyu at all. Instead, he jumped five or six feet directly off the ground and arrived at the top of the Lingmulberry tree. Then he leaned down to inspect one after another, several inches in size oval-shaped objects attached to the branches. Golden Ball'.

At first, he didn't see what it was. He only felt that it was extremely dazzling and golden under the reflection of the sun. But now combined with Sun Qijin's actions and his identity as a spiritual silkworm master, he still didn't understand that these were spiritual silkworm cocoons.

I saw a stream of spiritual energy gushing out from Sun Qijin's hand, and he checked carefully with his spiritual consciousness. Sometimes he was happy and sometimes he frowned. It seemed that these spiritual cocoons did not look any different on the outside, but there were still many differences on the inside.

After he finished his work and was about to take out the jade slip to record the inspection, he shifted his gaze slightly and saw Xu Zhiyu standing under the mulberry tree, smiling at him.

Seeing this, Sun Qijin was startled for a moment, then became happy. He jumped off the branch, took three steps at a time and came to him in two steps. He cupped his fists and saluted:

"Brother Nineteen, when did you come back?"

He used to call Xu Zhiyu his benefactor, but since he joined the Xu family and became a worshiper, he followed the clan members of the "Zhi" generation and called him Nineteenth Brother.

"Just came back, Qi Jin. Just now I saw you standing on the top of the Lingmulberry tree. Are you checking the cocoon of the centipede golden silkworm?" Nothing happened, so he stood under the tree and started chatting with the other party.

"Yes, these centipede golden silkworms are different from ordinary spiritual silkworms. They eat, drink, poop, and sleep all on the spiritual mulberry tree. Only when they lay eggs at the end will they bite through the cocoon and fly to the special spiritual paper. Do the math. In time, the spiritual silkworms are about to emerge from their cocoons, so I have to check their condition every day in the past few days to prevent them from biting through the cocoons and flying to other places to lay eggs. Then my years of hard work will be lost. All in vain!”

"That's it!" Xu Zhiyu nodded in agreement, walked around the tree, and then asked:

"This tree is only six feet high and covers an area of ​​only ten feet. Why not ask someone to arrange a first-order formation to cover the entire spiritual mulberry tree? This way, even if the spiritual silkworms bite through the cocoons and escape, they will not fly out. Can’t find any trace?”

Originally, he thought that his suggestion was good. Sun Qijin would not only smile, but at least he would be a little happier after hearing it. However, he just smiled bitterly, and then sighed slightly, but did not explain anything.

This made him a little curious, and he immediately asked the reason. After repeated questioning, he explained:

"Brother Nineteen, I will tell you this alone. You must keep it a secret for me!"

Seeing his caution, he solemnly agreed, and then Sun Qijin began to tell the whole story.

It turns out that this matter has a lot to do with Xu Zhizhi. Since she learned the formation from Master Liu, she has made rapid progress. In just a few years, she has broken through to a first-level high-level formation mage. After knowing Sun Qijin's troubles, she He took the initiative to request that a set of formations be specially arranged to relieve his worries.

As soon as he heard that there was such a good thing, he agreed without thinking. After that, Xu Zhizhi began to arrange the formation. She first arranged a first-order middle-grade illusion formation. As long as the spiritual silkworm was in it, it would She would be locked in one place and dare not move. This could have solved the problem, but she only considered the inside and forgot about the outside.

When the spiritual mulberry fruit matures, many free-range spiritual cranes from the family will fly here to look for food. The mulberry fruit is very attractive to them. These spiritual cranes are different from spiritual silkworms. They have relatively advanced cultivation and fantasy. The array has little impact on them, so they can easily pick spiritual mulberry fruits. In addition, they are also interested in spiritual mulberry leaves and will eat them by the way. This is not possible. These mulberry leaves are used to feed spiritual silkworms. , what did the spiritual silkworm eat after being eaten by the spiritual crane?

Therefore, the first illusion formation failed. Originally, Sun Qijin was planning to report it to his family and ask the purchasing hall to purchase a set of formations that were both offensive and defensive, and it didn't cost much.

However, this idea was opposed by Xu Zhizhi. She insisted on researching the new formation by herself and threatened him not to report it. Because of his feelings, he could only wait for her formation, but he had been waiting for half a year and still had no news.

"Zhizhi is just messing around! Don't worry about this. I'll go talk to the family purchasing hall and let them buy a set of formations. Isn't it delaying your cultivation by asking you to check the cocoons every day?"

After listening to Sun Qijin's words, he said angrily that in her opinion, her clan sister's behavior was completely unreasonable. The cultivation of spiritual silkworms and the collection of silk were family tasks. By doing so, she obviously harmed the family's interests.

"Brother Nineteen, don't do it. I have been guarding it for nearly three months, and there are only a few days left. Once these silkworm cocoons break out, there is no need to guard it. And there is still more than half a year until the next time we breed spiritual silkworms. Time, such a long time should be enough for Zhizhi to research a new formation!"

Looking at the family minister in front of him who was obviously deeply in love, he could only shake his head helplessly, patted him on the shoulder and said:

"Okay, just take care of yourself! But if Zhizhi hasn't developed a new formation by next year, remember to tell me. You can't let her continue to be so willful. After all, this will also delay your progress in cultivating second-level spiritual silkworms!" This is both an exhortation and a warning.

But after hearing this, Sun Qijin showed a relaxed expression on his face, and he couldn't help laughing:

"If Brother Nineteen is worried about the progress of spiritual silkworm cultivation, then there is no need! Look at that cocoon." As he spoke, he pointed his finger at a slightly larger cocoon on the top of the spiritual mulberry tree. Xu Zhiyu looked along his finger and listened. continued:

"After inspection, I found that the vitality of the silkworm chrysalis in this silkworm cocoon is tenacious. It is very likely that after breaking out of the cocoon, it will break through to the second level. At that time, the next generation of spiritual silkworms hatched from the eggs it lays, whether it is the silk spun out or the The value of cultivation will be greatly enhanced!”

"Really? It seems that Qijin, your talent in raising spiritual silkworms is really good. In just over ten years, you have cultivated a second-level spiritual silkworm. But you can't be proud. I hope you will continue to work hard and create a new chapter for the family. achievement."

He was very pleased to encourage him. It seemed that his original vision was correct. Recruiting him as a worshiper was a correct decision, which made him feel proud.

Afterwards, the two chatted for a while and then separated, and he continued to walk to the family meeting hall.

Soon he appeared on the square in front of the meeting hall. It occupied a large area, but there was no clansman here at this time, and it seemed unusually empty.

After walking through the square and climbing the steps, he finally appeared at the door of the meeting hall. What surprised him was that there were two tribesmen guarding the door, which made him subconsciously think that something important was being discussed inside.

"Hello, Brother Nineteen!"

"Hello Uncle Nineteen!"

The two people standing guard are from the same generation as "Zhi". A "Ji" generation member nodded and said hello after seeing him, and the "Zhi" generation monk among them asked again:

"Brother, do you want to enter the meeting hall? I will inform you right now!"

As he turned around to leave, Xu Zhiyu stopped him.

"Wait, let me ask you, do you still need to report before entering the family meeting hall? Who else asked you to stay here?"

Hearing his question, both of them were stunned, and then the monk named "Zhi" reacted faster and explained to him aloud:

"Brother Nineteen, you haven't been in the family these years, so you don't know. These are all the results of family reforms. People in the clan think that our Xu family is now a Zifu family, so we must have a certain degree of dignity, and the meeting hall is The place where the family discusses important matters and receives distinguished guests should be guarded by someone. Finally, this suggestion was adopted by the patriarch, and monks will be on duty in this place every day for twelve hours without interruption."

Hearing this, he finally understood. As the strength of the family increased, the confidence of the clan members also increased, and they began to pay attention to face. Although he felt that it was not of great use, he would not object. In short, this It can be considered a good thing, and it can also show the strength of the family to a certain extent.

After being informed by his clan brother, he successfully entered the meeting hall. At a glance, the person sitting at the top was of course the clan leader, his grandfather Xu Shengsheng. As for the other Zifu monk in the family, the ancestor Xu Deming was not seen. When I arrived, I didn’t know if I was practicing in seclusion or if I was out for something else.

Sitting underneath were four foundation-building monks, namely Xu Zhengji, Xu Zhifeng, Xu Zhinan and Xu Zhixin.

When he first came in, he heard Xu Zhifeng reporting on the current situation of the market. Seeing this, he did not disturb him. Instead, he saluted his grandfather from a distance, then found a chair to sit down and listen to his clan brother's speech.

"To the patriarch, we discussed last time that the exchange meeting jointly organized by the five surrounding counties will be held next month. Master Zifu from other forces may come by then, so my grandson would like to invite you or Mr. Zu can also come in person on that day, after all, this exchange meeting is held in my Xu family’s Taoyuanfang City, and it will be difficult for my grandson, a foundation-building monk, to control the situation!"

"Okay, I understand now. The ancestor is in retreat, so I won't disturb him. I will go there in person then!" Xu Shengsheng replied without thinking. This matter was related to the Xu family's face, so he decided to run in person. One trip.

"Hmph, when we invited these guys three years ago, didn't they all resist each other? How come they have changed their gender now and are rushing to participate in the exchange meeting we organized?" Xu Zhixin touched the goatee on his chin and asked knowingly. .

"Brother, isn't this obvious?" After saying that, everyone's eyes were focused on Xu Zhiyu, and Xu Zhifeng continued:

"You didn't know that Brother Nineteen helped a disciple of the Lingxiao Sect become a true disciple. Seeing that our Xu family will have Master Jindan as a backer in the future, we came to get closer! I heard about this exchange meeting and wanted to participate. But not only the five surrounding counties that are directly under the jurisdiction of the Lingxiao Sect, but also the forces from several counties under the Baiyi Sect want to participate!"

"It seems that there will be a lot of good things at this exchange meeting, so I'm going to have a look!" Xu Zhengji showed great interest.

"As long as you can get away and don't have a particularly important task at hand, you can participate. By the way, other Zifu forces can also take a look at the strength of my Xu family. It just so happens that Zhiyu is also back. I will ask him to follow me to the square later. What do you think about going to the city and helping you and Zhinan?"

"Well, it would be great if Brother Nineteen could go. He has also managed the market and has rich experience. He can definitely help a lot!" After Xu Zhifeng finished speaking, he looked at him, as if asking for his opinion.

"Okay, anyway, I don't have anything to do recently, so I'll go and have a look with you." Xu Zhiyu agreed smoothly. (End of chapter)