Chapter 148: Father‑in‑Law Is Upset

"Wife, look, I have successfully condensed a pill—a seventh‑grade internal pill. How about it, am I impressive?"

"Impressive." Long Ming gave him a cold glance, not wanting to bother.

This husband really is something, starting to brag. Someone who didn't know might think he's become a genius. Yet the seventh‑grade internal pill did indeed shock Long Ming for a while; she hadn't expected her husband to have such talent, to be able to condense a seventh‑grade internal pill.

"Thanks to your son, that kid Chuyang is capable. I thought he seemed out of line; his Item and pills looked problematic, the effect was unexpected. That I could condense a seventh‑grade pill is all thanks to Chuyang."

"If it weren't for Chuyang's help, I might have only managed a fourth‑grade internal pill."

"You don't know, when I was undergoing the tribulation, many people were watching me, waiting for the moment I finished. If it weren't for your son, even if I succeeded, I probably wouldn't have returned."

Chen Yuan knew the situation then; without Chuyang's Dharma Protector assistance, without his great formation, whether one could survive the thunder tribulation was another matter.

His successful condensation was largely thanks to that little son.

Deep inside, he felt full gratitude toward Chuyang; he once again recognized the little son's extraordinary qualities.

"Then you should thank Chuyang properly. How about this: you still have plenty of spirit stones and some materials, right? Send them all to your son, and also have him give you some pills; then the clan members will have nothing to complain about."

"But what about the effect of the Hundred Herbs Pill?"

Chen Yuan was a bit worried; the Hundred Herbs Pill's effect is good, but its side effects are quite severe.

Long Ming laughed, "Those minor issues aren't problems for them."

"Even if it's poison, as long as it works, they'll take it."

"We can all eat my son's pills; why can't they? If they don't want to eat them, just don't give them."

They've all tried the Hundred Herbs Pill's effect.

The Dragon Blood Pill isn't even theirs to take yet; they don't have enough themselves.

That's a good thing, the son specifically ordered it, and it can't be disclosed for now.

After Chen Yuan took the Dragon Blood Pill, the effect was truly great; he was also conquered by his own little son.

"You're right, the Hundred Herbs Pill is still excellent, far better than the pills out there; mainly it's cheap, the son brews it, we have as much as we need. It's just the son works a bit harder; we must control the Hundred Herbs Pill, can't give it to everyone."

"Give it only to those who have contributed to the clan; the others can wait for the next batch."

The pills can't be given all at once; there must be distinction.

If we spark the disciples' competitiveness by giving them directly, and everyone has it, the importance of the Hundred Herbs Pill can't be highlighted, nor can the Family Head's dignity be displayed.

Moreover, they don't have that many Hundred Herbs Pills, and the son doesn't have that many pills to give them.

"Regarding candidates, you must choose carefully; not too many, not too few."

"It's best to select some gifted disciples, so they can settle their minds and recognize your favor."

Chen Yuan nodded; he embraced his wife, and with her by his side to strategize, he felt much more at ease.

After condensing the pill, he is essentially an absolute dictator within the Chen Clan.

No one dares to rebel, nor anyone dares to defy him.

This is the benefit that strength brings.

"Are you talking about the matter of Chuyang and Hongxue?"

Long Ming waved a hand, "Don't rush. This time, it's the Shang Clan's turn to come to us. Your successful condensation isn't like before."

"Before, we liked Hongxue, lowering our stance was fine; the Shang Clan kept dragging, Shang Hongchen has been away for so long, they still haven't replied—it's clearly an attempt to manipulate us."

"This time, we must make them anxious; our Chen Clan is now a different story, and it's not only the Shang Clan that has a daughter."

Chen Yuan, upon hearing this, agreed; they've approached the Shang Clan many times, all while deceiving us.

On the surface they agree, but in reality they take no action.

It's obvious—they want to manipulate them.

His condensation succeeded; everything is different.

Even if they still adore that girl Hongxue, they must properly... bring her forward once.

Those who don't know would think the Chen Clan is easy to bully.

Shang Clan.

Shang Yingnian looked a bit troubled, gazing at his own wife.

"Chen Yuan's condensation succeeded."

Jiang Luolan nodded, saying, "I know, I had you confirm earlier, arranging Hongxue and Chuyang's engagement, yet you couldn't part with your children; now it's resolved."

"There are many who have their eyes on Chuyang; on this very day, countless people began to make a move."

The Chen Clan became a coveted prize; not only people from Dragon Snake City, but folks from other cities also share this thought.

Many other families have also set their sights on Chen Yuan.

A coveted prize, who wouldn't want it.

Condensing a pill and not condensing are two different worlds.

Successful condensation grants a five‑hundred‑year lifespan, allowing one to sit as the clan's pillar for five hundred years; that alone ensures the clan's longevity.

The Chen Clan's rise is inevitable.

Investing in the Chen Clan now is undoubtedly the best timing.

Those people have their eyes on Chen Chuyang and Chen Chusheng. As for Chen Chusheng, being the future Family Head of the Chen Clan, some know there's no chance, so they naturally target Chen Chuyang. As long as one becomes a member of the Chen Clan, the treatment won't be inferior.

Shang Yingnian groaned, "Who would have known that old Chen Yuan wouldn't reveal any news? I just feel Hongxue is still young, no need to marry her off so quickly."

"I'm not saying Chuyang is unfit, nor that the Chen Clan is unfit, it's just..."

He is reluctant to part with his daughter.

"Baby daughter," that's his precious beloved.

Since she was little he cherished her, couldn't scold or punish her; now grown, he further doesn't want his daughter to leave home so early.

After she marries out, it'll be hard to see each other thereafter.

His eldest daughter went to the Heavenly Heart Sect; in the next two or three years, it's uncertain whether she'll return even once.

If the little daughter leaves again, the Shang clan would really be quiet.

He kept dragging it out, dragging it out, just wanting his daughter to keep him company.

"You, Hongxue can get engaged to Chuyang; besides, they're both in Longshe Cheng. If you miss your daughter, you can go see her."

"She's not marrying far away; I said earlier we should settle it early. Now it's fine, but if Chen Chuyang flies away, see if your daughter will cause you trouble."

Jiang Luolan gave her husband a white-eyed look—how old are you, still clinging to your daughter?

The daughter has grown up; she will eventually have to marry.

Keeping her at home all the time isn't good either.

Besides, it's just an engagement; she hasn't actually married yet.

Once it's settled, they won't have to worry at this point.

Jiang Luolan was also anxious—there was no news from the Chen clan's side, she knew the Chen clan also had objections; they've come so many times, yet their attitude still showed full propriety in every respect.

It could be said that we gave them full face, but it's their problem that caused an accident on the Chen clan's side.

"I know, isn't this a headache? Chen Yuan succeeded in condensing his elixir, and his inner elixir rank isn't low."

"No, I still need to go to the Chen clan to confirm this."

Shang Yingnian couldn't sit still—this matter also needed to be resolved.

He stood up, about to go out.

Jiang Luolan pulled him to sit down, speechlessly saying: "What are you going to do? Let me go; if you go, you'll only mess things up."

"I..."

"Alright, don't interfere in this matter; I'll handle it."

"Trouble, madam." Shang Yingnian clasped his hands.

"Alright, go do your own business."

"Yes."