Chapter 565: The Chen Clan's Initial Rise

Tianlian Zhenren is a decent pawn, but will Tian Xin Daoist still trust her?

Will the Heavenly Heart Sect still allow her to return? Chen Chuyang is doubtful; brainwashing this woman is not easy, but Tianlian Zhenren does not need brainwashing—already a seed of doubt has sprouted in her heart, and she will certainly investigate.

Chen Chuyang will not let her leave in the short term; first let Hongxue mislead her for a while. Even if brainwashing fails, she must at least get the idea, to make her doubt the Heavenly Heart Sect. The rest, Tianlian Zhenren will naturally verify; by then, they need not act, Tianlian Zhenren will act on her own.

This woman harbors justice in her heart; a sword practitioner cannot tolerate any corruption—what it is, it is. Although Tianlian Zhenren's sword technique is not great, she is also a sword practitioner and has entered the sword path.

"I will have Hongxue keep an eye on her; when the time is right, I will let her go, letting her disrupt the Heavenly Heart Sect."

"Once problems arise within the Heavenly Heart Sect, the other factions need not be calculated by me; they will naturally act."

The Heavenly Heart Sect has made too many enemies; many forces and many people already resent it. If it weren't for being unbeatable, they would have acted long ago.

The Heavenly Heart Sect was strong in the past; they could not find a chance to act. This time, perhaps.

The Monster Race has the White Deer King and the still‑alive Ten Thousand Poison Demon King; with two demon kings present, the Heavenly Heart Sect cannot hold them back.

The Spirit Sword Sect's True Person is not a good fellow; that person gives Chen Chuyang a dangerous impression. The Spirit Sword Sect has Elder Xinran watching, so it cannot currently harass his Longshe Shan. The Great Qi Dynasty has just undergone a battle; Qi Ruohua is focused on dealing with those families and the parasites hidden within the Great Qi Dynasty, leaving no mind to attend to this side.

The Yin Gui Sect need not be mentioned further; it cannot even protect itself, let alone launch a war.

The opportunity for the Chen Clan's rise has arrived.

The conversation with Heishanyang ends here; Heishanyang obtained some pills and happily returned to its home to lounge.

Father Chen Yuan came over and asked Chen Chuyang what to do next.

What should the Chen Clan do—continue to lie low, or what?

"Father, in the coming years the Chen Clan needs to strengthen; the Chen Clan is too weak."

"The amount of condensed pills is too low; you must be careful. Anyone with potential for condensed pills should be focused on for cultivation; no need to worry about resources, nor about pills."

"Open up cultivation, quickly nurture more strong ones, so the Chen Clan has the power to protect itself."

"The world ahead will become chaotic; if the Chen Clan does not want to be annihilated, it must rise."

Father Chen Yuan nods seriously: "Chuyang, father knows, but?"

"Regarding pills, I will provide them to you as much as possible; you need not worry about that."

Chen Chuyang waves his hand; pills are not a problem, the other issues will naturally be solved.

The most important thing is still pills; with pills, cultivation can be advanced, and the Chen Clan's disciples need not go out to seek resources.

Chen Chuyang also needs to speed up training Zhang Nongqian, letting her start Pill Refining on her own, solving the Chen Clan's pill problem.

This path is not easy.

Zhang Nongqian is still learning; there is still a way to go before she can master Pill Refining.

After speaking, Chen Chuyang took out some pills and handed them to his father; these are the pills he has accumulated these days. As his Pill Refining technique improves, the time required shortens greatly, speed increases, and refining becomes easier.

The previous items have been completely replaced by pills.

Except in special cases, Chen Chuyang does not produce items.

After many pill formulas become stable, they will not cause major side effects; there may still be some, depending on circumstances and constitution.

Pills whose benefits outweigh drawbacks are gladly taken by Chen Yuan; these pills are important cultivation resources for the Chen Clan in the coming period, and this batch will suffice for a while.

"Chuyang, if the Chen Clan expands the number of cultivators, the resources consumed will increase rapidly, and more pills will be needed. Can you supply enough on your side?"

Chen Yuan worries about this issue; pills are an important resource for advancing cultivation.

Compared with other spiritual medicines or various spiritual fruits, pills have the most evident effect.

"No problem."

Chen Chuyang says generously: "The batch of spiritual fruits on Longshe Shan is about to ripen; Dragon Tooth Rice and Dragon Blood Rice have already begun large‑scale planting. With pills added, the Chen Clan can use them extensively."

"Especially Dragon Tooth Rice—any member of the Chen Clan can obtain some."

The planting area of Dragon Tooth Rice has expanded manyfold, and its effects are strong; many parts of Longshe Shan now grow it. Liu Yuer is now dedicated to caring for Dragon Tooth Rice, and after each harvest she expands the planting area.

Dragon Blood Rice is the same; the spiritual energy of Longshe Shan gradually increases, allowing more various spiritual medicines to be cultivated. Spiritual medicines and Longshe Shan mutually support and enhance each other.

Spiritual medicines devour the world's spiritual energy, feeding it back to Longshe Shan, enhancing its spirit veins.

Dragon Tooth Rice is the same; consumption and replenishment complement each other.

Large‑scale planting of Dragon Tooth Rice and Dragon Blood Rice, along with numerous spiritual fruits, has already begun bearing fruit; this year will be a bountiful harvest.

"That works; Dragon Tooth Rice's effect is strong, not inferior to pills. If members of the Chen Clan can supply it, within three years the Chen Clan's overall strength will at least double."

"If spiritual fruits and pills are supplied promptly, then the Chen Clan's condensed pills will also increase."

Chen Yuan is confident; his cultivation is also improving, and his wife Long Ming's strength is rapidly rising. Once resources catch up, his wife's power is terrifying—Chen Yuan feels she is many times more terrifying than he is.

He doesn't know if it's an illusion, but facing his wife, there is no reason for his heart to panic.

The Chen Clan's advancement is visible to the naked eye; each month it improves considerably. According to his son's words, three years later the Chen Clan's condensed pill count will at least double.

"Father can assure you that within three years at least three batches of condensed pills will be cultivated."

Chen Chuyang nods satisfactorily; as long as his father is confident, that's enough.

"Father, in a month you can go up the mountain and take a batch of Dragon Tooth Rice, and after another month a batch of spiritual fruits will ripen."

"The spiritual fruits on the mountain will ripen consecutively; then I will remind you to go up the mountain."

Chen Chuyang thought for a moment and changed his mind: "How about this, regarding this matter, I will discuss with Hongxue; Hongxue will oversee the arrangements."

"Alright."

Chen Yuan nods excitedly; the Chen Clan's rise makes him the happiest.

"Chuyang, is there enough manpower on the mountain?"

"Do you need me to arrange some people to go up the mountain to help?"

Chen Chuyang shakes his head: "No need."

There are already many people on Longshe Shan: Liu Yuer and her daughter, the three Hu Yueer, cousin Chen Qinger, Hongxue maid, Tianlian Zhenren, plus myself—quite a number. Cultivators move quickly; Liu Yuer is also a cultivator, her cultivation has risen considerably, and she can handle the Dragon Tooth Rice and Dragon Blood Rice.

The three Hu Yueer have also adapted to life on Longshe Shan; their bodies are robust and their work ability is strong.

The others also have to work; cousin Chen Qinger has already joined the workforce. Except for Chen Chuyang and those monster beasts who need not work, everyone has their own tasks.