Chapter 70: Farmer, Farming Is Also Cultivation

"Luckily I was fast, and the dog son has set his eyes on me again."

Chen Yuan looked at the Longshe Shan behind him, broke into a cold sweat; it could have scared him to death.

Sure enough, when talking about Shang Hongxue, his son would become absent‑minded.

This time he ran fast and finally got out; Chen Yuan must rush home and have his daughter‑in‑law make proper preparations. As for this matter, neither of the two protagonists has any issue; the person who does have an issue is an outsider, and once she departs, the matter will naturally be resolved.

In the Chen Clan, Chen Yuan returned and went straight to his wife, telling her the good news.

"So you mean your son doesn't object?"

"Not objecting is tacit approval, daughter‑in‑law; you should know that Chuyang is rather reserved, there are things he can't voice. I know him well; he's different from Chusheng. Chusheng says whatever he has, says it directly, even who he likes, he states outright, unlike Chuyang who hides things."

Long Ming thought for a moment, nodded: "Indeed, Chuyang likes to keep everything in his heart, especially this matter concerning the Shang family. I thought he wouldn't agree to the broken engagement with Shang Hongchen, but unexpectedly, he didn't set his sights on Shang Hongchen; instead he favored the younger sister, Shang Hongxue."

"I also think Shang Hongxue is better; she has a gentle temperament and is good in all respects. Shang Hongchen is too arrogant; I told you long ago she wouldn't be satisfied with your son. Shang Hongchen has been taken by the Heavenly Heart Sect; she will become a senior sect disciple, with limitless future prospects, but she doesn't want to stay in the tiny Longshe Cheng."

"Our Chen Clan is still decent in Longshe Cheng, but once we leave Longshe Cheng we are nothing. In the Great Qi Dynasty, families like ours are as numerous as fish crossing a river, countless. In the past two years, the Chen Clan's strength has risen greatly; practitioners of the True Qi realm keep emerging, filling the gap of the Chen Clan's True Qi realm."

"This owes much thanks to your younger son; without his spirit pills and various spirit fish, the Chen Clan's rise would basically have no chance."

Thinking of his own younger son, Long Ming couldn't help but smile, feeling very gratified.

The elder son handles the family's major and minor affairs; although his methods are rough, they're still acceptable.

The younger son, on the other hand, has no interest in these matters, dislikes dealing with those people, focuses on farming, and helps the Chen Clan rise from another angle.

Countless members of the Chen Clan are all working hard for the clan's rise.

Some are diligently cultivating, some are protecting the Chen Clan, and some go out to slay demons and exorcise monsters.

The Chen Clan's strength has increased; the clan remains low‑key, restraining its disciples so they don't become reckless.

Talented Chen Clan disciples are also sent to sect trials to see if they can join these Factions, thereby… forging their own path.

The Shang Clan is the same; this is the first choice for many minor families—sending their gifted disciples to various sects; if they can join, they can take off.

Although on this road the corpses pile up and few survive, if some members of their family do survive, they will give back to the clan, thereby boosting its strength; even a small gain can make the clan rise decades earlier.

"I know, my son Chen Yuan is the best."

Both sons and the daughter are all outstanding.

There is no power‑struggle situation like other families have, nor the life‑and‑death battles of those clans.

It is very stable and harmonious; Chen Yuan feels gratified, his education was not wrong, and all these years of persistence and effort have proved worthwhile.

"My daughter is not lacking either."

Forgot the daughter, add a sentence.

Long Ming gave him a blank stare and quipped, "Just you, forget it. If I hadn't helped you manage your son and daughter, with you being that never‑seen Family Head, always busy with something or other, if the children were to educate you, you'd have been ruined long ago."

"Hehe." Chen Yuan patted his head, giggling foolishly.

He embraced his wife, affectionately saying, "We as a couple are one; your merit is my merit."

"Go away, get lost." Long Ming pushed him aside, saying, "Chuyang and Hongxue's marriage cannot be rushed; Shang Hongchen hasn't left yet. That woman is a disaster; as long as she's in the Shang family, our affairs cannot succeed."

"Have you heard when she will leave?"

Chen Yuan blinked and said, "I'm not exactly clear on the specific time, but it's soon; should be within this month."

"The sooner she departs, the better; don't hinder our good plans."

Long Ming wishes Shang Hongchen would leave quickly; surely the Shang people think the same.

"Shang Yingnian really is something; a big man, a head of the family, yet he has no authority and is still afraid of his children."

Chen Yuan glanced at his daughter‑in‑law; he wanted to speak, thought about himself, and decided it was better to stay silent.

He understands Shang Yingnian; the eldest daughter is overly strong, and her strength and talent are not lacking. In the future, the Shang Clan may have to rely on her, so they cannot afford to offend her.

Moreover, Shang Hongchen is indeed decent; if it weren't for the broken engagement, Chen Yuan's impression of Shang Hongchen would truly be good. Compared with his own elder son Chen Chusheng, the gap is really large.

No comparison.

If Shang Hongchen were not a daughter, she would already be the next head of the Shang Clan, unshakable by anyone.

What a pity.

She is a woman; after all, she can never become the head of the Shang Clan.

……

On Longshe Shan.

Chen Chuyang began cultivating Spirit Fields on Longshe Shan. At the foot of the mountain, in the area with the most spirit spring water, he opened up several Spirit Fields, spending nearly half a day. The leveled Spirit Fields were fully cleared, then he turned the soil, allowing spirit water to flow over the fields. In total there are four fields, sufficient for now; more will be cultivated later. Given Longshe Shan's vast area, many Spirit Fields can be opened.

If all were planted with Dragon Tooth Rice, it could meet the Chen Clan's consumption.

There aren't many Dragon Tooth Rice seeds in hand; cultivating more would be wasteful.

"Four Spirit Fields are enough; we need to wait two days, first nurture the Dragon Tooth Rice seeds to sprout, then plant."

This step is crucial: soaking and sprouting.

Then comes seedling cultivation, and finally transplanting seedlings; it isn't much different from ordinary farming.

If there is a difference, it is that one need not worry about time, nor watch the weather for meals.

On Longshe Shan, everything needed is present: sunlight, water sources, abundant; moreover, there is little pest damage—truly a natural food base.

These Spirit Fields are very fertile, having been nurtured by spirit spring water for so long; untouched Spirit Fields have long been rich, being top‑grade. Chen Chuyang had this idea early, so he began this step long ago.

The land is enriched; once the seeds arrive, planting begins immediately.

Planting early allows an early harvest; Longshe Shan's spirit qi is abundant, so the harvest should come quickly.

Chen Chuyang estimates three periods; if fast, two plantings per year are possible.

That depends on whether Dragon Tooth Rice supports two seasons.

He fears it might affect taste and spirit qi, as well as the effect of Dragon Tooth Rice; this is what Chen Chuyang most desires.

Dragon Tooth Rice is a precious spirit rice; it cannot have any issues.

For the first planting, Chen Chuyang must be extremely careful; after all he has little experience, and the first time he will certainly be very cautious.

Unlike cultivating spiritual herbs, once you're familiar with their properties, you can just plant them casually—no need to tend to them.

Soak the seeds, and wait for the Dragon Tooth Rice seeds to swell and sprout.

This step must not be rushed.