[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-140":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Starting From The Blood Lineage Genealogy To Build An Eternal Immortal Clan",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1611202,2074,"Chapter 140: Two Choices for Wu Tao","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-140",140,"\u003Cp>When Xu Mingshu came down from the mountain, she went to find Xu Mingwei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When both sides shared their findings, they both broke into knowing smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems both parties are interested. It's just that one hides her feelings due to her status, while the other is too busy with martial arts to notice and has overlooked it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingwei slapped his forehead. \"This won't do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, what do you mean? The matter between Zhao'er and Qingyi is clearly settled, isn't it?\" Xu Mingshu asked in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingwei shook his head with a wry smile. \"It's not about that. It's about our Xu family's approach to matters between men and women.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take our generation for example. Apart from me, everyone was either too busy with the family's rise and had Mother arrange their marriages, or chose casually, or like you simply chose not to marry at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother, I haven't chosen not to marry. I just haven't met the right person!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're already twenty-eight and still so picky. How is that different from not marrying? Anyway, your own affairs are your own business. I don't want to worry about your matters anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After this conflict between the Su and Zhou families ends, we should let the younger generation go out more, interact more with peers from other families. Even ordinary commoner families or vassal families are acceptable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother's idea is excellent. That way, we probably won't have to worry about most of the younger generation's marriages.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not necessarily.\" Xu Mingwei's gaze was deep. \"Our Xu family can't remain isolated. Dezhao's generation may inevitably face arranged marriages for alliances. After all, those walking the immortal path ultimately depend on descendants' innate aptitude. The Innate Five Elements Creation Art can only select a few people each generation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Big Brother thinks things through thoroughly.\" Xu Mingshu nodded after careful thought, then smiled gracefully. \"Fortunately, our generation has you and Second Brother holding things up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know how the next generation will turn out. Little Ling'er has the most outstanding aptitude, but she probably won't get involved in Xu family affairs and will focus on cultivation instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingwei also nodded in agreement. \"Yes, in our generation, Yunnu is a natural-born immortal cultivation seed. In Zhao'er's generation, it's Ling'er. We naturally can't delay them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking about it, he continued, \"Don't worry about this matter. We'll discuss it ourselves. Perhaps after we officially become an immortal cultivation family, major changes will be made.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu looked thoughtful, then cupped her fists and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu family publicly announced the engagement between Xu Dezhao and Shen Qingyi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter caused quite a stir in Dongxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless families sighed that their daughters or granddaughters had lost their chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shen family was naturally overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingyi's parents didn't even know she was cultivating immortality at the Xu family. They only thought she had good bone structure and had been selected to train in martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Qingyi has been outstanding since childhood. She was noticed by the Xu family from a young age and joined them. Even her name was personally given by the Old Family Head. She must have been chosen long ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingyi's mother bragged to everyone she met, extremely proud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, everyone living in Dongxi territory knew that the Xu family's eldest young master, Xu Dezhao, was accomplished in both literature and martial arts, a heaven's proud son, and most likely the next Xu family head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoever could marry him would become the Xu family's mistress in the future. Wasn't this a sparrow becoming a phoenix, rising to the highest branches!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The engagement banquet was held grandly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the first engagement of the third generation, everyone in the Xu family took it seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan, Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingshu, and Xu Mingxian, as elders, naturally each presented generous gifts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dewen, Xu Deling, and the others all congratulated their eldest brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Yang family naturally did the same.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was their first time meeting Shen Qingyi. Her outstanding bearing truly made it hard to believe she came from just an ordinary commoner family in Dongxi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhao'er is so fortunate to marry such a celestial and beautiful woman, pure and untainted.\" Yang Shichang said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Uncle.\" Xu Dezhao cupped his fists in return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, you want to marry her too?\" Wen Jing snorted coldly, startling him. Then, without blushing or his heart racing, he waved his sleeve and said, \"Such nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On account of Zhao'er's happy occasion, I won't argue with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Congratulations, Cousin.\" Yang Ruifeng and Yang Ruiyao said in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Cousin Dezhao, Sister-in-law is so beautiful.\" Yang Ruiyao added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Qingyi smiled faintly. \"Ruiyao, you're also a budding beauty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yang Ruiyao smiled sweetly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tao was in the corner, silently watching the two people being congratulated by countless others, feeling somewhat desolate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After years together at the Jade Cold Pool, how could he not have developed feelings for Shen Qingyi?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could just tell that the person Shen Qingyi liked wasn't him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now watching the two become a couple, he had completely lost his chance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drinking the wine in his cup, wanting to get himself drunk, yet the more he drank, the more sober he became.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they say, wine entering a sorrowful heart only makes the sorrow longer. This was probably it but this scene was seen by Xu Chuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was Wu Tao or Shen Qingyi, since they came to the Xu family, they had become Xu family members.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fates had been changed by the Xu family, their destinies intertwined, inseparable and the Xu family would never allow them to betray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's time to consider arrangements for Wu Tao. But seeing his expression, it seems he has feelings for Shen Qingyi. In a triangle, there's always one party who gets hurt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, Xu Chuan went to the Jade Cold Pool to find Wu Tao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Family Head, why have you come?\" Wu Tao was overwhelmed by the honor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You like Shen Qingyi?\" Xu Chuan got straight to the point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tao's eyes widened suddenly, his pupils contracting sharply. He said repeatedly, \"No, no, how would I dare have improper thoughts about the Young Master's wife?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There's nothing wrong with liking someone. But Shen Qingyi only sees you as a younger brother in her heart. She and Zhao'er also have mutual feelings. If it weren't so, I wouldn't have agreed to this marriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan continued, \"I had Mingshu come earlier to probe Qingyi's feelings. Only after confirming she liked Zhao'er did we arrange this engagement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tao nodded slightly. \"Old Family Head, I know the Xu family is a benevolent family that wouldn't do things like oppressing people or forcing marriages. To receive an explanation from the Old Family Head today is Wu Tao's fortune across three lifetimes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Letting go isn't something that happens overnight, but I trust you won't make wrong decisions.\" Xu Chuan said. \"The reason I'm looking for you today is to give you a choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A choice?\" Wu Tao was somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Qingyi has become a daughter-in-law of our Xu family. What about you? Have you thought about your own path?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Old Family Head, everything Wu Tao has, including my name, was given by you. I'm willing to follow any arrangement you make.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded slightly and smiled faintly. \"I said I would give you a choice. First, marry and have children, grow your Wu family, and become a vassal of our Xu family. Our Xu family will provide some support, but it will be limited, including your own cultivation resources.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Wu Tao fell silent and continued listening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second, marry into our Xu family. I can arrange for Dejing to marry you. Though she's not an immortal cultivator, as the eldest daughter of our Xu family's third generation, her status isn't low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if you marry into our Xu family, you'll receive my full support. Though I can't guarantee you'll reach peak Qi Refining, I can at least ensure you reach late Qi Refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After more than ten years of cultivation, you know your own aptitude is poor. Without help, you'll probably be stuck at the fourth or fifth layer of Qi Refining for life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the second choice, Wu Tao's pupils flickered. After another moment of silence, he said, \"The Old Family Head speaks reason. pseudo spiritual root aptitude makes cultivation too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Before you returned, Wu Tao cultivated for seven or eight years and only barely reached the second layer of Qi Refining. With your pills' assistance, I've now reached the third layer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If early Qi Refining is already this difficult, how much more so for middle and late Qi Refining?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan said, \"It's good that you understand this principle. What do you plan to choose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I...\" Wu Tao pondered for a long while. Finally, he raised his head and said, \"Ever since I came to this mountain, I, Wu Tao, have considered myself a Xu family member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Living, I am a person of the Xu family. Dead, I am a soul of the Xu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I'm willing to marry in. This lifetime, I will pour my heart and soul into the Xu family's development, spare no effort.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good!\" Xu Chuan said with a smile. \"I'll discuss this matter with the Mingyuan couple shortly. However, Jing'er is still young. You two can only marry in another three or four years.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll follow whatever the Old Family Head arranges.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded with satisfaction, then went down the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Tao actually knew clearly in his heart that while Xu Chuan seemed to offer two choices, there was really only one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For ordinary people, Xu Chuan definitely wouldn't mind them developing their own families and growing strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Wu Tao had been raised by the Xu family since childhood. He had witnessed all of the Xu family's developments, and even knew many secrets, including how Xu Mingxuan and Xu Mingshu, who were originally martial artists, had recently become immortal cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their strength far surpassed his and Shen Qingyi's despite their ten-plus years of cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by being family, always under their watchful eye, would the Xu family feel at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Xu family's benevolence was only ever directed at their own people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Toward enemies, they would use every means necessary to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots, leaving no future troubles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than half an hour later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan had someone summon the Xu Mingyuan couple to his study.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, you wanted to see us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the two were seated, Xu Chuan said indifferently, \"I asked you here to discuss something. Zhao'er already has an engagement. Jing'er, as the eldest daughter of our Xu family, it's also time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arranging a marriage for Jing'er?\" Wu Rushan was somewhat surprised. \"Father, Jing'er is only fourteen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan gestured for her to wait. \"First, let Father finish speaking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's just discussing the engagement. Like Zhao'er, the actual wedding will be postponed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rushan relaxed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan asked, \"Who does Father plan to find as a husband for Jing'er? She's the eldest daughter of Rushan and me, the apple of our eyes. You can't treat her poorly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Listen to you.\" Xu Chuan shook his head with a wry smile. \"Has Father ever treated any of you brothers poorly?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is your eldest brother dissatisfied with your eldest sister-in-law? Or are you dissatisfied with Rushan? Or does Mingxuan have complaints? Even Mingshu, I let her have her way and do as she pleases.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking at all the great families in Yuehu Commandery, probably no other young masters or young ladies have things as perfect as you all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rushan smiled charmingly. \"Father speaks truly. Your judgment is praised by everyone. May I ask who Father has chosen?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Tao.\" Xu Chuan uttered two words indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Him.\" Wu Rushan was somewhat surprised. Xu Mingyuan seemed to have expected it, his expression unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Tao, though I haven't met him often. His appearance isn't exactly handsome, but he seems like a clever and capable child. Otherwise, the Xu family wouldn't have adopted him from childhood and placed him together with Qingyi at the Jade Cold Pool.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan was somewhat surprised. He hadn't expected that Xu Mingyuan still hadn't told Wu Rushan about the Xu family's foundation. At least Yang Ronghua should know by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wu Tao is quite good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He guessed that Xu Chuan was doing this considering how to increase the chance of future generations having immortal cultivation aptitude. For Xu Dejing to marry an immortal cultivator was actually a good choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems you both agree.\" Xu Chuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll follow Father's lead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Husband and Father both agree, your concubine naturally has no objections.\" Wu Rushan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\" Xu Chuan nodded slightly. \"However, this isn't having Jing'er marry into the Wu family, but having Wu Tao marry into our Xu family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marry in?\" Wu Rushan was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least in Qingjiang, marrying into the wife's family was rare. Once it happened, the man would be looked down upon by those around him. However, marrying into the Xu family probably wouldn't invite anyone's pointing and gossiping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father has already asked Wu Tao's opinion. He's also willing. You two just need to inform Jing'er about this. No need to make a big fuss. The wedding is set for when Jing'er turns eighteen. Pick an auspicious day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Jing'er is unwilling, you two work on her mindset. Don't let another one like your sister happen, or Father will really have a headache.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daughter-in-law understands. Though Jing'er has some temper, she's always listened to us. She definitely won't dare disobey.\" Wu Rushan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's all. You two may leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your children take their leave.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu Mingyuan couple left the study. Upon returning, they summoned Xu Dejing and told her the news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want me to marry Wu Tao? And have him marry in?\" Xu Dejing smiled and said, \"Why does this sound so fake? Could it be that Father and Mother, seeing Brother Zhao get engaged, also want to arrange something for me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan took a sip of tea and said indifferently, \"We just came back from your grandfather's. What do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rushan also nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dejing immediately became unhappy. \"Daughter is only fourteen. Is there any need to rush arranging a marriage for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Maybe in a few more years, daughter will have found someone she likes? Wouldn't it be better to marry someone you love?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your grandfather has already decided this matter. It cannot be changed.\" Xu Mingyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather is biased!\" Xu Dejing's anger flared as she shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jing'er, don't speak nonsense.\" Wu Rushan also glared at her fiercely. \"Your grandfather chose Wu Tao for your own good. The person he chose won't be bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But ultimately, he's not someone I like!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan sighed, \"It seems you've been with your aunt too long and have learned from her, is that it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his eyes became sharp. \"But how can you compare to your aunt? Among us five siblings, only she is a woman, so naturally she receives your grandfather's doting. Besides, do you have your aunt's gift of communicating with beasts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Fifth Uncle is also exceptionally talented, an immortal cultivator.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you? Your martial talent is mediocre. Though you have the ambition to become an innate martial artist, if you left our Xu family, do you think your husband's family would support a woman pursuing martial arts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And to what extent could they support you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But our Xu family is open-minded. You can pursue your goals freely. Even after you marry Wu Tao in the future, if he dares mistreat you, you have plenty of brothers, uncles, and aunts to stand up for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rushan also said, \"Daughter, Mother is also a daughter of a great family and knows well that it's not easy being a great family's daughter. Bound by all sorts of rules and restrictions, if you don't have your father and brothers' favor, it's even more miserable. Even after marrying, if you're bullied, no one will stand up for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2706,"2026-06-06T10:09:39.416Z",1,"novelbin.me","5e98aaa65a812d78635ef49528d562ceb86eb3d14c53cb98d41d9cbd9a903335","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-141","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-139",454,null]