owlsbooks Chapter 36: The Rise of Ziqing
Chapter 36: The Rise of Ziqing
Fang Yun was actually a grandfather a long time ago.
Fang Long, the youngest son, has worked hard over the years, has many wives and concubines, and has nearly a hundred grandchildren.
One after another, quite a few people with spiritual roots were also found.
But Fang Shiyu quietly brought him back a daughter-in-law.
Fang Yun was both surprised and delighted.
In addition, his 60th birthday and the return of his eldest son from his travels made it a triple celebration.
Fang Zhiqing also came out of the house, supported by a maid, to greet them.
She looked at her travel-worn son and daughter-in-law, wiped her eyes, and felt a pang of heartache.
Fang Shiyu has really changed a lot.
Having weathered many storms, he has completely matured from a pampered young master.
He has become increasingly mature and composed, possessing a rock-solid steadfastness, standing tall and upright.
night.
A group of children surrounded him, chattering and calling him "Uncle," wanting to hear him tell a story.
Fang Shiyu handed out candy to everyone one by one, recounting his experiences over the years.
Even with many things omitted, it still sounds thrilling, and there were even life-or-death crises.
Fang Shilan and the others were all somewhat alarmed upon hearing this.
Zhiyu and Zhiqing pulled their eldest daughter-in-law aside and asked about her situation, their faces full of affection.
Her name is Chen Jinglian, and she comes from a family of alchemists.
Previously, Fang Shiyu had trespassed on the ruins and offended several纨绔 (spoiled young masters) disciples of the Qingmu Sect, and was injured by them with a second-tier talisman.
After escaping, Shiyu infiltrated the Chen family's caravan to recuperate from his injuries.
Over time, this match made in heaven came about.
Fang Yun sat at the head of the table with a smile, watching the lively family gathering.
Three generations living under one roof, enjoying the company of their grandchildren.
"Father, I'm ready."
Late at night, after everyone had left, Fang Shiyu found him alone.
His eyes were filled with unwavering determination in his pursuit of the Way.
"Father has been waiting for this day for a long time..."
Fang Yun patted his broad shoulder, the father-son affection unspoken.
Soon, Fang Yun and Lu Guishou set off.
They first went to the Green Wood Sect, registered, and purchased a Foundation Establishment Pill.
Afterwards, they arrived at the Immortal City and bought a Foundation Establishment spiritual item called "Earth Marrow Jade Liquid" and several auxiliary pills.
The whole process went smoothly, with two Foundation Establishment cultivators accompanying them, and no one dared to cause trouble.
Fang Yun felt a sense of relief.
Fortunately, Fang Yaode hid it in secret; otherwise, it would have been very difficult to obtain this Foundation Establishment Pill.
Without stopping, we returned to Ziqing Lake.
Fang Yun then handed over the Foundation Establishment Pill and all the spiritual items to his son.
Let him stay on Purple Bamboo Mountain and cultivate in peace.
Old Master Fang took this matter very seriously, and the Fang family was placed under complete martial law, appearing relaxed on the outside but tense on the inside.
Six months later, Chen Jinglian gave birth to a baby boy.
This is Fang Yun's eldest grandson, whose name he had already chosen: "Fang Anting".
Keep your mind at peace internally, and maintain order in your household externally.
An is a generation name used by the Fang family cultivators, even if this child will not have spiritual roots in the future.
They can also stay on Zizhu Mountain and enjoy the same treatment as direct descendants of the clan.
After seeing his son in person, Fang Shiyu finally had no more worries and went into complete seclusion.
In just two months, he succeeded and broke through to the Foundation Establishment level.
At the summit of Purple Bamboo Mountain, the entire second-tier spiritual vein was stirred up, and the sky was filled with rosy light.
Streams of heaven and earth essence surged forth, and the spiritual tide transformed into a vortex.
He swept Fang Shiyu out of the secret room, and his oppressive aura spread outwards like ripples.
"Is this the true power of a Foundation Establishment cultivator?"
Fang Yun's eyes were clear; this was the first time he had ever seen such a sight.
Compared to their son, these demon spirits were indeed a step behind in Foundation Establishment.
It is equivalent to an underdeveloped, inferior product.
Finally, all the strange phenomena disappeared.
Fang Shiyu, like a whale sucking in water, swallowed the boundless spiritual energy into his belly, completely stabilizing his realm.
The entire Purple Lake instantly became incredibly excited.
One family, three foundation builders!
May the Fang family be blessed with great prosperity!
This is a glory that our family has never experienced in eight hundred years!
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The Fang family didn't keep it a secret and sent out invitations widely.
Invite all families within a vast territory to attend the Foundation Establishment Ceremony of the World Jade.
This truly proclaims that Purple Lake is about to reign supreme over this land.
The Fang family's prestige has reached its absolute peak!
Surprisingly, the three major families that once surrounded the mountain all backed down.
Apart from the Tang family, who are related by marriage, the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Lin and Wang families all hid inside the great formation and refused to come out.
They were terrified of being captured and killed at the ceremony.
Although, they weren't actually wrong.
Old Master Fang and his companions did indeed have such a plan: to trap and beat the dog.
Now, all that's left is Tang Laozu alone.
Moreover, he was very proactive in admitting his mistakes and relinquished many of the market's benefits.
He patted his chest and guaranteed that he would follow the Tang family's lead from now on.
Two other things related to Fang Yun also happened during the ceremony.
First, Fang Panxin abdicated, and his third son, Fang Shiping, succeeded him as head of the family.
Secondly, there's Fang Shilan, who has actually fallen for someone and wants to marry a young man from the direct line of the Tang family.
Fang Yun and Shi Yu looked at the handsome young man in front of them with particularly unfriendly eyes.
Shilan was his only daughter, whom he doted on since childhood. Unfortunately, his little darling eventually grew up.
The connection between the two dates back to the wedding of their senior, Fang Yaosheng.
Back then, the Fang family was in dire straits, so they arranged a marriage with the Tang family by holding a matchmaking event.
It was around that time that Fang Shilan met this young man, and they both felt an instant connection.
After so many years of love and affection, I've finally mustered up the courage.
He told Fang Yun, the old father.
Seeing that her daughter was really determined, Fang Yun did not stop her and chose to let the two of them be together.
A grand wedding procession, with red bridal attire stretching for miles!
Fang Shilan's cultivation level was not high, only at the sixth level of Qi Refining.
But she had her father and elder brother backing her up, and two Foundation Establishment cultivators standing behind her.
No matter who she marries, her husband's family will never dare to mistreat her.
The happiest person was naturally the Tang family patriarch, who couldn't stop smiling.
Now, his life is completely secure.
When Shilan got married, Shiyu followed suit.
He married Chen Jinglian as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and Purple Green Lake was bustling with activity once again.
Once everything was settled, Fang Yun was finally able to have some peace and quiet again.
The Lin and Wang families backed down, but he was unwilling to accept it.
He has always cherished the alchemy heritage of the Danhuo Wang family.
Fang Yun wrote a letter, wanting to make a deal with Old Ancestor Wang to buy the second-tier pill formula from him.
Unexpectedly, the other party rejected him, and he spoke with considerable confidence.
He had a provocative look on his face, as if to say, "Come and fight me if you dare."
Fang Yun chuckled, convinced that the other party had already found a way to die.
In the blink of an eye, spring has gone and autumn has come.
Another ten years have passed.
Fang Yun is seventy years old, which is considered a long life among ordinary people and is rare throughout history.
He spent twenty years finally refining the demon spirit pill left behind by the tree demon.
Demonic energy permeated his dantian, and ninety-nine drops of Foundation Establishment mana floated, merging into a small emerald lake.
Not a drop more, not a drop less.
Fang Yun had consulted with Old Ancestor Fang about his current cultivation level.
It is roughly comparable to a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator.
From this day forward, there is no way to advance further.
Fang Shiyu and the other two had also completely stabilized their cultivation, and even made some progress.
The second-tier spiritual vein of Purple Bamboo Mountain alone is no longer enough to support five people cultivating at the same time.
Lu Guishou, in particular, had long wanted to break away from Ziqing Lake and establish his own family.
All that's missing is a second-tier spiritual vein.
After much thought, both new and old grudges remained.
Everyone couldn't help but turn their attention to the Danhuo Wang clan.
You've offended the Fang family and still want to run away? Be honest and face the consequences, including your debts.
Spit it all out!