[{"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-170":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},1611232,2074,"Chapter 170: Every Drink and Every Peck, All Is Karma","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-170",170,"\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan and Xu Mingshu walked to Xu Mingyuan's side and watched quietly without interrupting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Xu family had a tenet of \"taking immortals as the core, people as the foundation,\" so naturally they wouldn't have prejudices against common people. They only targeted those with malicious intent toward the Xu family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old fisherman's simplicity also surprised the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because it was obvious that if these fish were sold, they could be exchanged for half a month or even a month's worth of food for his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His first reaction was genuinely excited, but afterward, he considered the customer and declined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan saw through his concerns at a glance and said with a faint smile, \"You're afraid that after I buy your fish, I'll think they're no good afterward and come looking for trouble, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old fisherman lifted his head in shock and looked directly into Xu Mingyuan's eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pitch-black pupils were like transparent obsidian, settling with the profundity of the firmament. When his gaze shifted, it seemed as if dark currents surged beneath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old fisherman was attracted and couldn't help looking for two or three more breaths before hurriedly lowering his head to reply, \"The master sees through everything. This old man did indeed have such thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Large grass carp are ten wen each, large yellow croakers twenty wen, common carp fifteen wen, and golden scale fish are more expensive, needing a hundred wen. Master, just give me five hundred wen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a sweep of his divine sense, Xu Mingyuan knew he hadn't raised the price and had even rounded down twenty wen for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rummaged through his storage bag for a while and actually found half a tael of broken silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Truly rare indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xu Mingyuan collected the fish, the old fisherman bowed his head to the ground repeatedly, bending at the waist like a square ruler to express his thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the corners of his mouth lift in a simple smile, his eyes full of hope as he pushed his cart home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening glow was like a song, seeming to lighten his body considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he walked far away, Xu Mingshu said, \"Second Brother, it's rare to see such a humane side of you. Little Sister truly looks at you with new eyes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My heart was moved, so I acted on a whim,\" Xu Mingyuan turned to look at her and said with a strange tone, \"What, am I a cold-blooded, heartless person in your eyes, Second Brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You said it yourself. I never said that,\" Xu Mingshu said proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan shook his head with a smile, helpless against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan asked, \"Second Brother, actually Third Brother is also curious. This doesn't seem like your usual character.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps I saw Father's shadow in him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan and Xu Mingshu's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked at the old fisherman about to disappear at the end of the official road, then compared him to their own father in their memories with his immortal bearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was there really any comparison?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Second Brother have gotten sand in his eyes from the wind during the flight, making his vision bad?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two looked at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't overthink it,\" Xu Mingyuan smiled gently, then reminisced, \"Our family was also among the common people at the very beginning. At that time, Mingxuan hadn't been born yet. Several times, Father was dressed just like this, carrying a hoe, holding large grass carp in his hand, stepping through the evening glow to enter our home. Sometimes being too close to commandery city aristocratic families isn't a good thing. If Father had only been an ordinary person, perhaps this old fisherman would also be Father's future.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu still found it difficult to imagine that Xu Chuan, who in her eyes was omnipotent and like a deity, could have another future with such an appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shortly after Mingxuan was born, the family's circumstances visibly improved. By the time you and Mingxian came along, you basically enjoyed comfort from childhood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Xu Mingshu suddenly understood, then looking at the fish in his hands, asked, \"So what do we do with these? Really eat them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After we enter the city, find a pond or similar place and release them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the several people walked toward the city gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers guarding the city saw him carrying so many fish and frowned, about to stop him and collect the city entrance fee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan merely glanced at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That soldier immediately felt great terror descend upon his mind, frightening him into losing control of his bladder on the spot and collapsing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, how could the others not understand? They immediately cupped their fists and bowed, saying, \"Immortal Master, please forgive us. We failed to recognize Mount Tai. Please enter, please enter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three didn't dare raise their heads even once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after Xu Mingyuan and the other two entered the city did they catch sight from the corner of their eyes, then let out a long breath of turbid air. They turned to look into the city, then glanced at their colleague who was trembling as he got up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Blame your bad luck. Hurry and find a place to change your clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Brother Xiao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another person sighed, \"These immortal masters truly have strange temperaments. They greeted that old fisherman with a smile but were cold as ice toward us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldier surnamed Xiao said, \"This one already has a good temperament. If it were someone with a bad temper, breaking a leg on the spot or even taking a life would be possible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Xiao is truly well-informed. Worthy of being from the great Xiao Clan,\" the other two immediately flattered him, cupping their fists in praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't deserve such praise. Xiao is merely an unfavored collateral branch disciple,\" he waved his hands repeatedly, though his eyes held three parts arrogance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, birth was too important, just like everyone having an identity halo above their head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most treated people based on this identity halo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking human words to humans, ghost words to ghosts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After releasing those fish, the three of them found an inn to stay at, then walked through the lively night market to see if there was any special news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commandery capital of Longjiang Commandery was extremely prosperous and lively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The night market also had crowds flowing like tides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a wine house, Xu Mingyuan and the others spent some silver and easily gathered quite a bit of information.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, among the four or five strongest martial Dao families in the commandery capital, two were vassals of the Clear Wave Liu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said that the Liu family had many vassal families in earlier years, but those who could walk until now and still maintain their foundation were few, only two or three families remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition, the commandery capital also had some sixth-rank immortal cultivation families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the immortal cultivation families of Longjiang Commandery, they were almost at the bottom in terms of strength. Like Yuehu Commandery, this commandery also had no immortal cultivation families below sixth rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In all of Longjiang Commandery, the Clear Wave Lake Liu family was unquestionably dominant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immortal cultivation families around the Black Dragon River looked down on those within the commandery capital, while the commandery capital's immortal cultivation families also disdained the fifth and sixth-rank martial Dao families in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Layer upon layer, forming a complete chain of contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan also learned one piece of news: the largest gambling house in the commandery capital, the Cheng Clan Gambling House, was property of the Cheng family, one of the immortal cultivation families, and Cheng family descendants frequently appeared there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, he planned to go take a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the inn, all three swallowed high-grade Qi Gathering Pills and entered meditative cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially Xu Mingshu, who was not far from the peak of the seventh layer of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once she reached it, in just a few days she could swallow a high-grade Barrier Breaking Pill and break through to the eighth layer of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the other two, Xu Mingxuan was at mid seventh layer of Qi Refining, while Xu Mingyuan was slower, at the early seventh layer realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All were true spiritual roots, so the gap wouldn't be too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was merely that the time spent in the martial Dao period was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day at Cheng Clan Gambling House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three were visiting such a place for the first time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the Xu family's businesses didn't involve such trades, and Xu Chuan's words were family rules that no one dared disobey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Brother, Third Brother, this place is smoky and foul. Indeed, Father's words are all correct,\" Xu Mingshu transmitted to the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan also said, \"Every one of them has bloodshot eyes. They're already addicted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It has nothing to do with us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan also tried gambling twice, winning and losing about evenly. Then he gambled again, relying on his divine sense to win once after another, immediately attracting the manager to personally take the field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the manager rigged the dice cup, so regardless of whether Xu Mingyuan bet big or small, the result would always be the opposite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan saw through everything clearly and smiled faintly, not minding at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, he began winning consecutively again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager's cold sweat flowed profusely. Seeing the other party's calm and relaxed appearance, he immediately thought of an immortal master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't dare openly admit his cheating. As his heart filled with fear and panic, a voice came from an elegant room upstairs, \"Fellow Daoist, why must you bully these ordinary people? Why not come up so you and I can have a chat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My master invites you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manager immediately bowed and made an inviting gesture, extremely respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corners of Xu Mingyuan's lips lifted slightly, and he immediately went upstairs to meet the so-called master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed, he was a cultivator, and at the fourth layer of Qi Refining at that. Looking at his appearance, he had passed the age of no confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't often come here. I didn't expect to encounter three Fellow Daoists today. Truly fortunate. May I ask what brings you to my Cheng Clan Gambling House? Surely it's not merely to earn some worldly silver?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps that's exactly it. We rogue cultivators don't necessarily need to wear the label 'I am a cultivator' on our heads when outside. Integrating into the mundane world and following our hearts is also a form of cultivation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow Daoist's realm is high. Cheng admires you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Xu Mingyuan gradually steered the topic toward the cultivators around the Black Dragon River and the Clear Wave Liu Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As rogue cultivators, inquiring about families was very normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many rogue cultivators, for the sake of their own cultivation, would pledge allegiance to families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Xu Mingyuan gained considerable harvest then he prepared to take his leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Cheng surname cultivator invited the three of them to join the Cheng family, saying they could help them break through to the seventh layer of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan naturally declined politely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few steps after leaving the gambling house, they saw a destitute middle-aged man thrown out by the gambling house guards. Weighing the half tael of silver in his hand, the guard said, \"What trash. When you've paid off your gambling debts, then come gamble again. This silver will count as partial repayment of your gambling debts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me gamble one more time. According to my dead old man, this half tael of silver was bestowed by an immortal master and brings good luck. With it, I'll definitely win back the principal and profit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan's footsteps halted. He turned to look but no matter how much the destitute middle-aged man kowtowed, the gambling house guards remained unmoved, even punching and kicking him until he gave up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cried out painfully, \"I will definitely repay! When I go back, I'll sell the spirit fish my old man raised for a good price, and then I'll definitely be able to repay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha,\" the several guards from the gambling house all burst into laughter upon hearing this. \"Spirit fish? You mud-legs, you can raise spirit fish? Even if you were given fry, you couldn't raise them to maturity, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Brother, could the old fisherman they're talking about be the one you bought fish from yesterday?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan also frowned slightly and walked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing them, the guards quickly bowed respectfully and said, \"This lowly one greets the immortal master. Did you perhaps leave something behind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan paid no attention but instead looked at the destitute middle-aged man, \"Is your father deaf in his right ear and also hard of hearing in his left?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destitute middle-aged man's heart surged with waves. He looked up with a trembling voice, \"You... who are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the guards said, \"Just as the master said, this lowly one heard that his old father's left ear was injured from his beatings, which is why it's like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me see the silver in your hand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard respectfully offered it with both hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half tael of silver looked about right, but Xu Mingyuan recognized it at a glance as the money he had paid for the fish products yesterday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened to your father?\" Xu Mingyuan's voice was indifferent, somewhat cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My father, he... he...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dead?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The destitute middle-aged man immediately kowtowed repeatedly, \"My father's health wasn't good to begin with. I just accidentally pushed him during an argument. It was truly an accident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I didn't know he knew a great personage like you. I didn't mean it. Master, spare my life!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scum like you deserves death!\" Xu Mingshu's eyebrows turned cold, her voice icy. With a flick of her finger, a point of magical power condensed into spiritual light and immediately pierced through his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The silver is yours to keep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since it's the master's property, this lowly one dares not take it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you know where he lived?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, I know. His family lived in Big Fishing Village near the commandery capital. The village has many fishermen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan sighed slightly in his heart. Because of a momentary act of kindness, the old man had died at his own son's hands. He was even wondering whether, if he had ignored it, the old fisherman might have lived a few more years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan transmitted, \"Second Brother, this isn't your fault. With such a gambling-addicted son, that old fisherman would have died at his son's hands eventually anyway. At least yesterday, your kindness gave him a glimmer of hope in life. If a person lives like a walking corpse, numb and indifferent, that would be a fate worse than death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps you're right. The world is unpredictable, and you and I are also floating and sinking in this mortal world.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at Big Fishing Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, they found the old fisherman's home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old fisherman still had bloodstains on his head and lay on a wooden bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him was an eleven or twelve-year-old boy who had cried himself to sleep, lying at the bedside tightly grasping his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The boy's frame was thin and weak, his sallow skin pressed against his cheekbones. His two eye sockets held undried tears, and the pallor at the corners of his mouth was like plum petals gnawed by winter cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This tael is your guide fee. Go back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, immortal master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the gambling house guard cupped his fists in thanks, he left cheerfully. As for the dead fisherman and the thin boy, in his eyes they were no different from nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the sound, the frail boy suddenly opened his eyes and sprang up, looking at Xu Mingyuan and the others with hostility, \"Who are you? What are you doing at my home? My grandfather is already dead. Won't you leave us alone?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan and Xu Mingshu looked at each other in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm the person who bought your grandfather's fish products yesterday,\" Xu Mingyuan said flatly. He knew that saying this, the other party would definitely understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frail boy said in surprise, then immediately kowtowed, \"Grandfather told me that yesterday you gave our family hope, and that if I ever met you someday, I must repay this kindness.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he was about to kneel and kowtow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan waved his hand lightly, and no matter what, the frail boy couldn't kneel to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't deserve this kindness. No need to kneel to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frail boy's eyes lit up, \"Grandfather said you might be an immortal master. I didn't expect it to be true.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It seems your grandfather was quite wise.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right. When Grandfather was young, he was the best at catching and raising fish in our Big Fishing Village. Unfortunately...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frail boy didn't say more. He turned to look at the old fisherman, his eyes dimming, full of sadness as misty vapor rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your grandfather was killed by your father. Do you hate your father?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal Master, why do you say this? That gambling addict isn't my father. My father and mother had an accident once when they went out. He's my second uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see,\" Xu Mingshu nodded. \"Although your second uncle was your close relative, his behavior was truly despicable. I killed him. You won't blame me, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your great kindness, immortal master. How would this small person dare blame you?\" the frail boy said. \"If I can grow up, I wouldn't have let him off in the future either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite a little fellow with clear gratitude and grudges,\" Xu Mingshu smiled broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the boy's body trembled, his eyes rolled back, and he collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s because his body is weak and he hasn’t eaten for a long time. Mingxuan, I have a martial pill that consolidates the foundation and nurtures vital energy. Take it and have him swallow it, then use your arts to refine it while adjusting his condition.” \"Alright, Second Brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Xu Mingxuan did so, his eyes suddenly brightened, \"This boy actually has immortal cultivation aptitude, and it feels quite strong to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan and Xu Mingshu were also surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use the crystal stone to test him,\" Xu Mingyuan carried a crystal stone for testing immortal cultivation aptitude with him at all times then in the next moment, a dazzling red light illuminated the entire room like molten lava erupting, leaving all three dumbstruck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"earth spiritual root cultivation aptitude!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu's cherry lips parted slightly, \"Third Brother, this is what you call 'not bad'? This is the first time Little Sister has seen a cultivator with earth spiritual root aptitude.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My intuition told me it was not bad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if there are any heaven spiritual root cultivators in all of Great Wei, but earth spiritual root cultivation aptitude must be quite rare.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu looked at Xu Mingyuan, \"Second Brother, could this be what they mean by 'every drink and every peck is predetermined by heaven'?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We'll take him with us, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait until he wakes up and ask his own thoughts. If he can enter our Xu family, with our Xu family's support, he'll have an eighty to ninety percent chance of advancing to Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future but if he's unwilling, forcibly recruiting someone who harbors ill intentions would only bring harm to our Xu family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu nodded, \"Second Brother's consideration is still more thorough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a cup of tea later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frail boy slowly awakened, \"Several immortal masters, did you save me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You merely fainted because your body is too weak, you were overcome with grief, and you haven't eaten much,\" Xu Mingyuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even so, without the immortal masters, whether I could have awakened would be questionable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan nodded slightly, then asked again, \"Is your body much better now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the frail boy feel warmth inside his body, as if he had inexhaustible strength. His face immediately showed joy as he bowed, \"Thank you, immortal master!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, what's your name?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My childhood name is Shui Wazi. My given name, Grandfather said, was chosen by my parents: Ren Xiaoyao, wishing me a carefree and worry-free life.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are your plans for the future?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Xiaoyao lowered his head and brows, contemplating for a long while. Then he immediately knelt before Xu Mingyuan and kowtowed, \"Please help me bury Grandfather, immortal master. This boy is willing to be your slave and servant, attending before you and behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, he didn't dare raise his head for a long time, his heart anxious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now had no living relatives and knew that his chances of surviving alone were too slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three immortal masters before him were willing to casually help his grandfather, felt his grandfather's situation was unjust, and killed his second uncle. They must be benevolent people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he was gambling that they would pity him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu and Xu Mingxuan looked at each other with unexpected expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hadn't even spoken, yet this boy had already volunteered to pledge himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This boy is clever. Indeed, he's someone with outstanding natural talent. Perhaps it's also due to Second Brother's previous act of kindness,\" Xu Mingxuan transmitted to Xu Mingshu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingshu nodded, also agreeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have no more living relatives?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan pondered for a short while, then said quietly, \"Your grandfather's death ultimately has a portion of my karma in it. Your last blood relative also died because of me. Do you truly not resent this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather often told me that doing good deeds brings good rewards. If the immortal master feels guilty because of his kindness, Grandfather wouldn't rest in peace even in the underworld. This boy has not half a bit of resentment toward the immortal master in his heart. If I ever harbor hatred toward the immortal master because of this matter, may I die a terrible death!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for my second uncle, I never considered him my close relative. Grandfather was killed by him, and he never liked me either, always beating and scolding me. If not for your arrival, immortal masters, in a few days, I probably would have died at his hands too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that's the case, I can take you as a disciple. Are you willing?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Xiaoyao suddenly raised his head, looking at Xu Mingyuan in disbelief. After a short while, he said, \"Take me as a disciple?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingxuan smiled and said, “Earlier, my Second Brother had me give you a pill and help you absorb its medicinal power. I discovered that you have the potential to embark on the immortal Dao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can cultivate immortality?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boy, what are you spacing out for? Hurry and acknowledge your master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Xiaoyao reacted and immediately kowtowed three times loudly and respectfully, \"This disciple pays respects to Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared at the corners of Xu Mingyuan's mouth. A stream of magical power lifted him up as he said flatly, \"Your master's surname is Xu, named Xu Mingyuan. These two are my younger brother and sister. You may call them Third Martial Uncle and Fourth Martial Aunt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Martial Uncle, Fourth Martial Aunt,\" Ren Xiaoyao immediately cupped his fists in salute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We come from the Xu family of Yuehu Commandery, members of an immortal cultivation family. Since you've entered our Xu family, you are one of us. We'll cultivate you with all our strength, but if you dare betray us...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This disciple would never dare betray Master or betray the Xu family. Otherwise, may my intestines rot and my belly burst, may I be burned to death by fire, struck by lightning, and in short, die a terrible death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quite ruthless to yourself,\" Xu Mingxuan said with a faint smile. \"Xiaoyao, remember, after becoming a cultivator in the future, don't make oaths carelessly. Otherwise, if the Heavenly Dao senses it, it will make you fulfill them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for Third Martial Uncle's teaching. Xiaoyao will remember it in his heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The title Third Martial Uncle sounds strange. If you don't mind, you can call me Third Uncle like Dezhao and the others. Master is also half a father. Having become my Second Brother's disciple, you're family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's right, you can also call me Aunt or Aunt Mingshu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Uncle, Aunt Mingshu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, waves of emotion surged in Ren Xiaoyao's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blood relative second uncle treated him like an enemy, while the high and lofty immortal masters he'd just met by chance treated him like their own nephew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, let's bury your grandfather.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Master.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan and the others buried the old fisherman next to Ren Xiaoyao's parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Ren Xiaoyao ran to the neighbor auntie who had taken care of him and told her that his family's house was left to her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingyuan also gave a sum of silver, asking her to help watch over the graves of Ren Xiaoyao's parents and grandfather.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ren Xiaoyao didn't understand. \"When you've achieved success in your studies someday, you can come here and move your parents' and grandfather's graves to our Dongxi. That place has clear mountains and beautiful waters, with simple and honest folk customs. I'm sure your parents and grandfather would like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Master,\" Ren Xiaoyao's eyes filled with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, Xiaoyao, I heard your scoundrel second uncle mention before that your grandfather successfully raised spirit fish. Your grandfather was just a mortal. How did he do it?\" Xu Mingxuan asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third Uncle, actually the spirit fish wasn't raised by Grandfather, but by me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",4320,"2026-06-06T10:09:39.416Z",1,"novelbin.me","554e185df99a29b4be71e105baaee7d6145823acd6e67b5eb13a4b9670f8343b","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-171","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-169",454,null]