[{"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-194":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},1611256,2074,"Chapter 194: Eve of Foundation Establishment, Assisting the Zhou Family in Battle, The Theory of Spiritual Roots","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-194",194,"\u003Cp>\"This statement is correct, but Dezhao is the Xu family head and represents the Xu family's dignity. When you see him, you must call him Family Head, otherwise you'll damage his dignity, which means losing face for the entire Xu family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your son understands,\" Xu Mingqing suddenly realized. \"The Family Head's status is higher than uncle-nephew relationships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. Next time when others are present, even if he calls you Little Uncle, you must still address him as Family Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your son respectfully follows Father's teachings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In terms of authority, the Family Head is second only to me, the Grand Elder. Of course, in some families, the Family Head's status is above the Grand Elder. Your older brothers, sisters, and other elders also have lower status than the Family Head.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, then in the future I want to become Grand Elder, like you Father, having absolute authority.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little clever spirit, the Grand Elder position isn't something you can have just by wanting it. First, your cultivation must command respect, you need foresight, and you need personal charisma.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So troublesome?\" Xu Mingqing drew out a long tone, immediately losing interest in the Grand Elder position.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then Father should continue being it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the family's face, it naturally required a separate palace. It had only been completed two years ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Family Head's Palace was built magnificently and imposingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was supported by a seven-zhang black obsidite platform base, with ninety-nine steps leading directly to the palace plaza. On both sides of the plaza stood bronze coiling dragons over ten zhang tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dragon scales were inlaid using gold-setting craftsmanship, with dragon eyes embedded with South Sea luminous pearls that radiated imposing majesty by day and emitted a ghostly light at night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the main gate hung a gilt plaque reading \"Eternal Excellence,\" with brushstrokes like a thousand-weight iron bow drawn taut, personally inscribed by Xu Mingwei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main palace structure was supported by thirty-six golden nanmu pillars, with a seven-treasure coffered ceiling suspended from the dome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan landed at the palace entrance, setting down Xu Mingqing. However, Xu Mingqing simply held Xu Chuan's hand and entered the palace hall together with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grandfather.\" Xu Dezhao looked up, then stood and cupped his fists toward Xu Chuan, then said to Xu Mingqing, \"Little Uncle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Family Head,\" Xu Mingqing said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan said, \"Mingqing mentioned that during my seclusion, Zhou Sen came looking for me. Did he say what it was about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He didn't specify, but seeing his rather solemn expression, he asked that you visit the Zhou family after coming out of seclusion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go to the Zhou family?\" Xu Chuan's eyelids trembled slightly as he nodded. \"I should indeed make a trip to the Zhou family and pay a visit to Senior Zhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a glance, Xu Chuan could tell Xu Dezhao's cultivation had now also reached Qi Refining perfection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides him, Xu Deling, Xu Mingxuan, Xu Mingshu, and Ren Xiaoyao had all reached Qi Refining perfection realm, with their divine sense transforming into divine consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xu Mingyuan, he was still a bit short, currently at late ninth layer of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Dejing, Xu Dewen, and Xu Dejun had all entered the grandmaster realm, while Xu Mingyuan's eldest son, after consideration, walked the immortal path like Xu Deheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Derui had just reached early sixth layer of Qi Refining, while Xu Deheng was approaching late sixth layer of Qi Refining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The latter had spiritual root aptitude and directly possessed true spiritual root upon reaching innate perfection, without needing to spend one to two years purifying spiritual roots like Xu Derui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Deyun, Xu Derong, and Xu Dejin were all nineteen or twenty years old, at minimum mid-stage innate realm, and had reached marriageable age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for Xu Derong, Xu Chuan naturally wouldn't interfere with their marriage matters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such matters were naturally decided by their parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Xu Derong, she had a good relationship with Ren Xiaoyao. Now that Ren Xiaoyao had reached Qi Refining perfection, Xu Mingyuan intended for them to marry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ren Xiaoyao first heard about marrying into the family, he hesitated slightly but ultimately nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few years ago, Xu Derui and the others had successively married and now all had offspring. The Xu family's population was gradually growing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll make a trip to the Zhou family later.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan left the Family Head's Palace, sent Xu Mingqing back to the main residence, and handed him over to Bai Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mother-in-law and daughters-in-law were chatting when Yang Ronghua sighed helplessly, \"I don't know if Wen'er's temperament follows his uncle's. In just three years, he's found another true love. She's not very old, looks about seventeen or eighteen, quite innocent and carefree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rushan laughed, \"It's good for Dewen to take more wives and have more children. His elder brother only has two offspring now, but he already has three, and in a few months, the fourth will be born. As for the others, Deling still hasn't shown any intention of seeking marriage. It seems she's wholeheartedly focused on the immortal path and doesn't want to be tainted by worldly affairs. Dejin will soon marry into the Zhou family, right? Dejun has been married three years and only just had one child.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pausing, Wu Rushan continued, \"Speaking of Deling, will she really be like Mingshu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've also asked and even offered to find her a husband to marry in, but Ling’er politely declined both times,\" Yang Ronghua sighed softly. \"Two months ago, she became a family elder. Her position in the family is very important. If she's unwilling, her father can't do anything about it either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother!\" Xu Mingqing ran toward Bai Jing and rushed directly into her arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Xu Chuan walking over with a faint smile, Yang Ronghua and Wu Rushan immediately stood and bowed respectfully, calling out, \"Father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need for such courtesy,\" Xu Chuan waved his hand gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, you were in seclusion for a full half month this time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded. \"I'm going out to the Zhou family. Keep an eye on Mingqing and don't let him cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand. Husband, go ahead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wu Rushan had now also entered the grandmaster realm. She looked at Xu Chuan's retreating figure and said softly, \"Father increasingly has an aura of returning to simplicity and truth.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Second Sister-in-law, what does returning to simplicity mean?\" Xu Mingqing's voice was clear and full of childishness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Jing and the others all looked at each other and smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Zhou Sen, what do you need from me? According to Dezhao, you seemed quite serious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan said indifferently, \"Actually, I no longer interfere with many family matters. You can just discuss things with Dezhao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is no small matter. I'm afraid discussing it with him would be useless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan's eyes flickered in surprise. \"Now I'm somewhat curious. What exactly is this about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My Zhou family wants to request the Xu family's assistance in battle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Assistance in battle?\" Xu Chuan said, \"The Zhou family is a Foundation Establishment aristocratic family. Cultivators at all levels far exceed my Xu family. Why would you need my Xu family's assistance?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That may be so, but there's one point where my Zhou family is inferior to your Xu family,\" Zhou Sen stared intently into Xu Chuan's eyes. \"That is top-tier Qi Refining cultivators with formidable combat power like worthy nephew Mingwei.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot immediately make a decision on this matter. Elder Zhou Sen, please first explain in detail what happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I cannot disclose the specifics. All I can say is that my Zhou family and the Feng family of Yunshan Commandery have both set our sights on a treasure, and neither side is willing to back down. Not wanting to start a full war, we've agreed to three matches between Qi Refining stage disciples.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've sworn oaths?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Sen nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What if we lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The losing family can receive compensation of one superior-grade magical artifact and three superior-grade magical artifacts from the other party, while that family also cannot leak a single detail of this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One superior-grade and three superior-grade artifacts?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan frowned in deep thought. What kind of treasure could be worth this much?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The three matches should be for early, middle, and late Qi Refining stages, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then for early and middle stages, does your Zhou family have confidence in winning at least one match?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About fifty-fifty. After all, the opponent is an established Foundation Establishment aristocratic family. Their foundation is no weaker than my Zhou family's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Zhou family absorbed the Su family, plus having Zhou Sen as a pill Dao grandmaster and Breakthrough Pills, their foundation was increasing rapidly and was definitely no weaker than established Foundation Establishment aristocratic families in other commanderies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only for the late Qi Refining stage match, after much deliberation, my Zhou family feels that inviting worthy nephew Mingwei to take action gives us the greatest chance of success. This way, in the early and middle stage matches, my Zhou family only needs to win one more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Zhou Sen certainly has great confidence in Mingwei,\" Xu Chuan said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally. Back then, my Zhou family head personally witnessed worthy nephew Mingwei kill a Qi Refining perfection cultivator wielding a superior-grade magical artifact with three arrows.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That Su family head had already lost more than half his magical power and experienced continuous fierce battles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But worthy nephew Mingwei was only at the eighth layer of Qi Refining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the other party insistent on having Xu Mingwei fight, Xu Chuan sighed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhou family had helped the Xu family greatly, and this was the first time they were making such a request. He really couldn't refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After deliberating for a moment, Xu Chuan said, \"I understand. When? Where?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Five days from now, have worthy nephew Mingwei come to my Zhou family. I'll take him there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Acceptable,\" Xu Chuan said. \"However, I also have matters I wish to consult Senior Zhou about. I wonder if he's present?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looking for the ancestor? He's not in the clan right now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could he be confronting the Feng family ancestor?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Sen nodded slightly. \"How about this, five days from now, you come together with worthy nephew Mingwei. After meeting the ancestor, you can consult him in person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan returned to Dongxi and informed Xu Mingwei of this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingwei had no objections and was even somewhat excited. In his bones, he was still battle-loving. However, the Xu family always acted cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accumulating resources relied entirely on commercial transactions. If fighting could be avoided, they avoided it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the Zhou and Feng families to treat this gambling battle so seriously, the person taking action in the late Qi Refining stage must certainly be the most elite cultivator in their clan. Your son will take this chance to see for himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingwei smiled, \"Your son definitely cannot compete with the most elite young generation of Great Wei, Great Liang, and Great Jin at the 'Wuhua Dharma Assembly.' At other times, I cannot easily take action. This time can fulfill your son's wish. I hope the Feng family won't disappoint.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you want to fight, then fight to your heart's content!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For cultivators, having one's thoughts flow freely is most important.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Mingwei was somewhat surprised. \"Father, you seem... wrong. This isn't your style!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shouldn't it be steady, steady, steady?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even when taking action, it's best to win by just a hair, ending with a narrow victory.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your father is preparing to attempt Foundation Establishment,\" Xu Chuan said with a gentle smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Truly?!\" Xu Mingwei's eyes burst forth with light like shattered gold, his face full of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan nodded. \"This time, your father is also going along, because I want to consult the Zhou family ancestor about some Foundation Establishment experiences. After returning, at the latest within three months, I should enter seclusion to attempt Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When that time comes, your son will protect Father during the attempt.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days later, at Zhou family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Zhou family's clan territory had already activated its second-rank Clan Protection Grand Array.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Sen and two other elders waited outside for Xu Chuan. As soon as they arrived, they would head together to Yunshan Commandery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Early ninth layer of Qi Refining? Elder Zhou Sen, does this Xu Mingwei truly have confidence? Better to suggest the ancestor have a Qi Refining perfection elder from the clan take action instead.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the elders probed Xu Mingwei's realm and transmitted to Zhou Sen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't underestimate Xu Mingwei,\" Zhou Sen replied. \"If any Qi Refining perfection elder in the clan had long held a superior-grade magical artifact, they might be able to fight. But bestowing one now, even after refining it, they still couldn't compare to the Feng family's Grand Elder. During the last confrontation, the ancestor saw him take action. His magical power was two or three tenths more abundant than ordinary Qi Refining perfection cultivators. He should be cultivating a special technique or have had a special opportunity. Although he didn't use a superior-grade magical artifact when taking action last time, the ancestor guesses he must have one. The Feng family's foundation is much stronger than the Su family's. The Su family had five or six, so they certainly have quite a few as well. It's just that my Zhou family has no outstanding cultivators, otherwise we would have bestowed them early on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Xu Mingwei then?\" that elder asked again. \"Does he have a superior-grade magical artifact in hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ancestor personally selected him. Fifth Elder, you don't think your judgment surpasses the ancestor's, do you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This Zhou family elder immediately stopped speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They arrived at a remote area of Yunshan Commandery, apparently near some county capital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Near this place was a broken cliff. Ancient pines on the cliff top had gnarled root systems like coiling dragons with exploring claws embedded into the stone marrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-blue rock wall looked as if split by an immortal's sword, over several dozen zhang tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven silver streams fell from the cliff top, carrying tremendous force as they crashed onto the basalt rock platform. The sound was initially like shattered Kunshan jade, reverberating in mid-air and transforming into the thunder of bronze bells.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where sunlight penetrated, water vapor created rainbow mirages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several li downstream from the waterfall, on both riverbanks, twenty or thirty people were confronting each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From their clothing, it was easy to tell they were two different groups.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The left side was Zhou family people. The right side undoubtedly belonged to the Feng family of Yunshan Commandery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shaoyuan was also here. Seeing Zhou Sen arrive, he immediately came forward. \"Elder Zhou Sen, Fifth Elder, you've arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he said to Xu Chuan, \"Brother Xu, worthy nephew Mingwei, we've been waiting for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan cupped his fists. \"Family Head Zhou, I entrust my son to your arrangements. I've come to see Senior Zhou. I have matters I wish to consult with him face to face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Sen nodded to Zhou Shaoyuan, who said, \"Then Brother Xu, come with me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Shaoyuan immediately led Xu Chuan to pay respects to Zhou Qingfang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was not far upstream, sitting on a blue stone with a bamboo fishing rod, with a fair young girl standing beside him, about twelve or thirteen years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite Zhou Qingfang, there was also an elder with gray-white hair, also fishing by the stream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ancestor, Xu Chuan has arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. You may go down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Ancestor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elder opposite raised his eyes and glanced at Xu Chuan, suddenly speaking, \"Brother Zhou, it seems the person you were waiting for has arrived. Shall we begin?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As Brother Feng wishes. In a quarter-hour, the matches begin.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan observed the young girl beside Zhou Qingfang. Her two hands tightly clutched the corners of her clothing, her head bowed as she looked at the ground, seeming somewhat constrained and uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene was truly incongruous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhou, I didn't expect the person you were waiting for would be disciples from another aristocratic family. This Feng thought it would certainly be some genius from your Zhou family currently in seclusion,\" the Feng family ancestor said indifferently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Xu family is a Qi Refining aristocratic family in my Yuehu Commandery and also related to my Zhou family through marriage. This doesn't violate our agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since Brother Zhou believes that cultivators from Qi Refining aristocratic families can match geniuses cultivated by your own family, then naturally it's as Brother Zhou wishes. Let him participate. But if you lose...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This young Friend Xu, you'd better be careful of the Zhou family's retaliation. After all, the stakes in our two families' gambling battle are not small.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan cupped his fists and bowed to him with a faint smile. \"Thank you for Senior Feng's reminder. However, before I came, the Zhou family elder already explained the importance of this battle to me. Even the winning family must provide astounding resource compensation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Feng family ancestor showed a surprised expression. \"Your Xu family's relationship with the Zhou family is quite significant. It shouldn't be as simple as just marriage relations, right? For ordinary Qi Refining aristocratic families, the Zhou family probably wouldn't explain this much. The Xu family... Could it be the Xu family that's been making waves in Yuehu Commandery recently? I've heard your Xu family's trading company occasionally sells medium and superior-grade pills, even superior-grade magical artifacts. This is quite an impressive operation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Zhou, your Zhou family can actually restrain yourselves from swallowing this fat piece of meat?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trying to sow discord again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan grumbled inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Xu family is indeed a fat piece of meat. A few years ago, several Qi Refining aristocratic families joined forces wanting to swallow it. What does Brother Feng think the outcome was?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the Xu family is appearing here, isn't it obvious?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang said indifferently, \"One family was exterminated. The other two families, upon hearing the Xu family's name, have been silent as cicadas in winter ever since.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If Brother Feng is interested, feel free to come to my Yuehu Commandery and try taking a bite.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan smiled wryly. \"Senior Zhou, please don't joke. How could my Xu family's small frame withstand devastation from a powerful aristocratic family like the Feng family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Feng family ancestor heard this and looked deeply at Xu Chuan, then glanced at Zhou Qingfang before speaking no more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, Zhou Qingfang said, \"What brings you to see me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan glanced at the Feng family ancestor and transmitted, \"I've come to consult the ancestor about experiences in breaking through to Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang immediately waved his hand, and a pale green light screen rose up, enveloping a radius of several meters and isolating divine consciousness probing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After doing this, he stared at Xu Chuan with both eyes and smiled faintly. \"Planning to attempt Foundation Establishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not waiting any longer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should only be in your early seventies, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I plan to try once first. If I fail, I'll make up for deficiencies and accumulate more before trying again. Additionally, the experience from failure can also become the foundation for others' successful Foundation Establishment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're quite open-minded about it.\" After a moment of silence, Zhou Qingfang said, \"Seeing that your Xu family is willing to take action this time, ask whatever you want.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Senior.\" Xu Chuan immediately bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After brief consideration, he said, \"Ancestor should have true spiritual root, correct? May I ask how you successfully broke through to Foundation Establishment back then? Was it truly just by relying on thousand-year spiritual medicine?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang’s eyes immediately shot forth a sharp gleam as he stared at Xu Chuan for several breaths, then sighed. “Very well, there’s no harm in telling you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First, my aptitude is also top-tier among true spiritual roots. Second, the spiritual medicine I used when attempting Foundation Establishment was the rare Snow Dragon Ginseng which inherently has breakthrough effects, and this spiritual medicine was over three thousand years old. That was sufficient to increase Foundation Establishment chances by nearly ten percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was actually such a spiritual medicine!\" Xu Chuan exclaimed. \"Senior Zhou's opportunity truly makes others envious. Snow Dragon Ginseng of that age should also be effective for breaking through from mid to late Foundation Establishment, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obtained by chance.\" Zhou Qingfang didn't elaborate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what about aptitude? True spiritual root aptitude still has divisions of strength and weakness? Why have I never heard of this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most aristocratic families don't know about this. Probably only the three great first-rank aristocratic families in Great Wei and thousand-year families like the Cao clan would know a thing or two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan didn't interrupt, listening quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I also saw this in ancient texts recorded in a certain cave dwelling. The Snow Dragon Ginseng was also obtained from that cave dwelling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The ancient texts recorded that in ancient times, there was a theory of spiritual root aptitude in ten grades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spiritual root purity below ten percent is pseudo spiritual root. Ten to twenty percent is miscellaneous spiritual root. Twenty to forty percent is true spiritual root. Forty-one to seventy percent is earth spiritual root. Seventy-one to ninety-five percent is heavenly spiritual root. Above ninety-five percent is immortal spiritual root.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Xu Chuan knew spiritual root aptitude was divided based on spiritual root purity, he didn't expect it to be this specific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immortal spiritual root was something he had never even heard of.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did people with immortal spiritual root aptitude truly exist in ancient times?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Perhaps. Who knows? This might also just be speculation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The crystals that test spiritual root aptitude now basically cannot measure this precisely. I also obtained the ancient cultivator's aptitude testing crystal from that cave dwelling. According to what it showed, my spiritual root purity should be thirty-eight percent, considered top-tier true spiritual root aptitude. Therefore, my chance of attempting Foundation Establishment was higher than ordinary true spiritual roots. Combined with the Snow Dragon Ginseng, I was fortunate enough to successfully establish my foundation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most true spiritual root aptitudes have spiritual root purity of just over twenty percent. Even with my Snow Dragon Ginseng's assistance, attempting Foundation Establishment would most likely fail.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see. Thank you, Senior Zhou, for resolving my confusion.\" Xu Chuan bowed in thanks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang continued, \"Those who successfully establish foundations in upper third-rank Foundation Establishment aristocratic families should mostly have spiritual root purity exceeding thirty percent. Below thirty percent, attempting Foundation Establishment probably requires two to three Foundation Establishment Pills to succeed. Exceeding thirty percent, with one Foundation Establishment Pill plus thousand-year spiritual medicine assistance, the success rate can approach forty percent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior Zhou, could you share some experiences in attempting Foundation Establishment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang waved his hand over his storage bag, and a jade token flew out. \"Press it to your forehead and observe with divine sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan did as instructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of breaths later, Xu Chuan returned the jade token and bowed again. \"Thank you, Senior. Your great kindness, this junior will never forget.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, our two families are allies. In the future, just don't deceive my Zhou family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior jests. We have the alliance oath after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang glanced at him without saying more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, he said again, \"Regarding attempting Foundation Establishment, my Zhou family cannot help. If we could, we wouldn't place our hopes on the 'Wuhua Dharma Assembly.'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This junior keeps Senior's great kindness in heart.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm. Then this old man will congratulate Fellow Daoist Xu in advance on establishing your immortal foundation and setting foot on the path to longevity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the path of immortal cultivation, only upon successfully establishing foundation could one truly set foot on the immortal path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Qi Refining stage could only be considered lingering outside the immortal path's gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I accept Senior's auspicious words.\" Xu Chuan cupped his fists. With Zhou Qingfang's Foundation Establishment attempt experience, his success rate could increase by several more points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he wouldn't be flustered when encountering problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any other questions, ask them all today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Chuan thought for a moment and shook his head. \"No more. Thank you, Senior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingfang nodded slightly, then casually removed the light screen. Then he heard the Feng family ancestor opposite say, \"What were you two just discussing that required setting up restrictions to prevent eavesdropping?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Naturally discussing how to make the Feng family suffer when they come to Yuehu Commandery,\" Xu Chuan said with a cupped fist smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This junior is quite eloquent, but this old man doesn't believe a single word.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Senior can believe it or not. However, Senior, are you truly not tempted by my Xu family? My Xu family has quite a few superior-grade pill resources, superior-grade magical artifacts, and even superior-grade and top-tier magical artifacts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Getting more and more outrageous. If your Xu family truly had top-tier magical artifacts, the Zhou family would probably be the first to snatch them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corner of Zhou Qingfang's mouth twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That top-tier magical artifact was personally given away by me back then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So many tears to tell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a feeling that Xu Chuan's Foundation Establishment success rate might not be small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he truly succeeded, even greater changes might occur in Yuehu Commandery but at least based on the Xu family's previous actions, even if they became a Foundation Establishment aristocratic family, they wouldn't compete with the Zhou family over territorial gains and losses.\u003C\u002Fp>",4273,"2026-06-06T10:09:39.416Z",1,"novelbin.me","e079c1c0c46eb1fae0e23cfb549377c4c8dbbc5c08d166edf963a612048b59dd","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-195","starting-from-the-blood-lineage-genealogy-to-bui-chapter-193",454,null]