Chapter 672: Longevity: My Farming-Style Immortal Cultivation Is Too Steady Chapter 672 Luo River Bei Clan 2

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Xu Zhangqing asked: "Eldest Senior Sister, no one stopped them?"

Bei Qingtang shook her head: "I'm not too sure about that."

Since the last time I returned, it was still a few years ago at the banquet.

Now I don't understand the clan's situation very well, nor do I want to understand it.

Anyway, no one would dare defy the clan rules; since they dare to do this, they must have someone's permission.

The current clan leader of the Luo River Bei Clan is Bei Qingtang's grandfather, named Bei Cangxuan.

His cultivation is at the Nascent Soul Late Stage; to break through to Spirit Severing, he has been in seclusion these past few years.

Clan affairs are temporarily managed by several Elders, that is, the generation of uncles.

The Main Lineage has few members; by Bei Qingtang's generation, there are only three.

The Branch Family Members are flourishing, numbering several dozen.

New generation clan members, whether Main Lineage or Branch Family Member, all use the character "Yan" in the middle of their names.

For example, the rising star Bei Yanchen; his talent, comprehension, spiritual root, and Luck Path are all especially good, and at thirty years old he has already ranked at Earth-grade Golden Core Initial Stage.

While speaking, the two arrived at the Palace Gate of the Bei Clan Manor.

The guards at the gate saw it was Bei Qingtang and hurriedly bowed in salute: "Miss is back!"

Upon entering the manor, Xu Zhangqing could feel even more the heritage accumulated over thousands of years.

Along both sides of the road were thousand-year-old trees, with Spirit Vines twining around the tree trunks, and the air was filled with rich Spiritual Energy.

Every certain distance there was an ancient stone carving.

They were carved with the ancestors of the Bei Clan through the ages, or members who had made great contributions to the clan.

The manor was clearly divided into districts; the Main Lineage resided around the Qingxuan Hall in the Central area, with tall and magnificent houses and the richest Spiritual Energy.

The Branch Family Members resided on the West Side and East Side, with slightly smaller scales, but fortunately they were neat and orderly.

The two passed through layer upon layer of courtyards and headed toward the location of the Main Lineage's Qingxuan Hall.

The Bei Clan clansmen along the way cast their gazes upon Xu Zhangqing, their eyes all showing curiosity, after all, Bei Qingtang had not brought a member of the opposite sex back for a long time.

Now suddenly appearing a strange man was obviously no small matter.

Xu Zhangqing remained calm on the surface, silently following beside Bei Qingtang.

The two had just arrived near the Qingxuan Hall when two attendants dressed in cyan long robes walked up; one of them bowed and said: "Miss Tang, according to clan rules, upon returning from a long journey one must wash hands, change shoes, and then offer incense to the ancestors."

Bei Qingtang nodded: "I naturally remember."

Xu Zhangqing thought to himself: "Still have to change shoes?"

The attendants led the two to a side hall, presented a Warm Jade Basin and specially made spiritual herb hand-washing water, then handed over a pair of light Cloud Pattern Cloth Shoes, replacing their Magic Tool Boots.

Bei Clan rules: Xiuxian Zhe below Nascent Soul entering the manor must not wear footwear tainted with Mortal World aura.

Even washing hands must be done three times, and each time one must shake them in the water three times.

After washing hands and changing shoes, the attendants led the two, mainly Xu Zhangqing, to the Ancestral Hall.

Inside the hall were enshrined the spirit tablets of dozens of Bei Clan ancestors; incense smoke curled, solemn and dignified.

While bringing three sticks of incense, the attendant reminded: "Offer three sticks of incense, bow three times, must not harbor disrespect in the heart."

Xu Zhangqing frowned, feeling quite resistant in his heart.

But in order for Wangwang to accompany him a few more years, he still did as told.

Holding sandalwood incense, he bowed toward the spirit tablets.

At this moment, he had to admit that Third Senior Brother was right.

The rules here were more complicated than those of the immortal sects, and could even be called troublesome.

After offering incense, the attendants led them to rest inside Jingyun Pavilion on the West Side.

Before leaving, one of them reminded: "Miss, in half an hour several Elders will meet you at Qingxuan Hall."

"This Immortal Master, this place is the Main Lineage residence; you must not wander about at will."

"The West Side is a forbidden area, the East Side is the kitchen; if you have needs, you may summon us."

After they withdrew, Xu Zhangqing's expression changed slightly: "Still have to meet the parents?"

Bei Qingtang comforted him upon seeing this: "Don't worry, we're just pretending to be Dao Companions, going through the motions; they won't make things difficult for you."

Xu Zhangqing nodded on the surface, but in reality had no confidence in his heart.

To be honest, when even washing hands had to be done three times in a row, he felt something was off.

No wonder Eldest Senior Sister would rather stay at Qingmu Peak than return to this place.

Anyone who was a Normal Person couldn't stand these complicated formalities.

But unfortunately, it was already too late to leave now.

I'm afraid there would be a heap of rules waiting even when going out.

Half an hour later, an attendant approached on his own initiative: "Miss, the Elders request your presence."

Xu Zhangqing and Bei Qingtang exchanged glances, then stood up.

Qingxuan Hall was right beside them; the two soon approached and then stepped inside.

Only to see that at the very center of the great hall, a white-haired old man was seated upright at this moment.

Although his face was aged, his eyes were exceptionally sharp.

The aura around him was even more unfathomable.

Bei Qingtang cried out in surprise: "Grandfather!"

This person was the current Clan Leader.

He was also Bei Qingtang's grandfather, Bei Cangxuan.

Xu Zhangqing was startled in his heart and immediately sent a voice transmission: "Didn't you say he was in seclusion?"

Bei Qingtang was even more bewildered than him, her expression quite stunned: "I... I don't know either!"

And on either side of Bei Cangxuan sat four middle-aged and elderly cultivators, all elders of Bei Qingtang's uncle generation.

Of course, two of them had another identity: they were Bei Cangxuan's sons.

Standing nearby were several branch family members, among them this generation's genius Bei Yanchen; a group of people sized up Xu Zhangqing with half-smiles.

Although Bei Qingtang was very surprised, her reaction was extremely fast; she almost subconsciously bowed in salute: "Granddaughter greets Grandfather, greets all Uncles."

Xu Zhangqing also followed with cupped fists and a bow: "Greetings to the Clan Leader, greetings to all Elders."

However, not a single person on the other side spoke.

They only used two eyes to stare fixedly.

After a good long while, Bei Cangxuan finally spoke slowly, his voice low: "Xu Zhangqing, Core Disciple of Qingmu Peak of Dongting Immortal Sect, current Spirit Field Grain Master, disciple of Mu Ji Zhenjun, cultivation Golden Core Middle Stage, same sect as Qingtang!"

Xu Zhangqing heard this and his heart went "thump" once.

He had originally wanted to disguise himself as a member of some cultivation sect; he didn't expect that in such a short time, the Bei Clan had actually investigated his background thoroughly.

"His origin is a bit lacking!"

"Qingtang is already two hundred years old; she finally brings a man back, don't set the requirements so high!"

"Reasonably speaking, us Luo River Bei Clan main lineage members must marry a match of equal status; we can't just randomly find a..."

The crowd opposite, their gazes roamed back and forth over Xu Zhangqing and Bei Qingtang.

Some gloated over their misfortune.

Some knitted their brows in distress.

Still others looked relieved.

At this moment, a woman in brocade robes spoke up; she was precisely Bei Yanchen's mother, the Dao Companion of branch elder Bei Chengfeng, Madam Liu: "I have three more suitable people here; why not speak them out for Qingtang and everyone to consider?"

As soon as these words came out, many people were surprised: "Who are they?"

Madam Liu enumerated them like treasures: "The first is the Young Master of the Luo River Su Clan, Su Ze!

Although the Su Clan is the second clan of Luo River, their foundation is not inferior to ours by much.

Su Ze is only one hundred eighty years old this year, yet is already Golden Core Late Stage cultivation, and has comprehended the Su Clan's inherited 'Luo Water Stabilizing Origin Technique', able to control water and command sha; it happens to complement our Bei Clan cultivation method.

A while ago the Su Clan actively sent word, saying if a marriage alliance can be formed, they are willing to give us three-tenths of the spirit mines in the Luo River Lower Reaches!"

An elder nodded in agreement: "I've met this child Su Ze; his aptitude is not bad, his temperament steady; he is indeed a good match."

Madam Liu continued: "The second is the True Disciple of Tianyan Sect, Lin Jinghong!

Tianyan Sect is a major cultivation sect; Lin Jinghong is moreover a True Disciple.

Although his age is a bit older, he is already over three hundred years old.

However, this person has Golden Core Perfection cultivation, one step away from Nascent Soul.

It is said he obtained an Ancient Sword Cultivator's inheritance, able to fight across realms.

His master has the intention to form ties with our Bei Clan, and even offered many rich conditions!"

However, the surrounding people listened and stubbornly few spoke up.

Tianyan Sect's True Disciple sounds good, but the Bei Clan already has quite deep origins with the Three Great Immortal Sects; Tianyan Sect's weight ultimately falls a bit short; the key is limited assistance to the clan.

After a while, another person asked: "Isn't there still a third?"

Madam Liu's tone grew even more smug: "The third is the true good match, named Mo Chenyuan!

The Mo Clan, though not a great sect or great clan, is still an alchemy family.

Their 'Nine Revolutions Return to Spring Pill' is unrivaled in the Eastern Domain; even Nascent Soul cultivators come knocking to seek pills.

This person is exactly two hundred years old; although only Golden Core Late Stage, he controls three thousand-year spirit veins; his family wealth is extremely rich!"