Cultivating Immortality in a Family: I Prove Immortality Through the Chaotic Dao Realm

Chapter 85 First Appearance at the Gathering: The Myriad Aspects of the Rogue Cultivators

Under the manipulation of the Sun family's welcoming staff, the mist that originally shrouded the entrance cracked open, creating an opening.

Chen Hongyuan and Chen Qian did not rush in. After waiting for a few moments, hurried footsteps soon came from the entrance passage.

The newcomer was a robust old man with a ruddy complexion; his voice preceded his arrival.

The old man was dressed in an ochre-colored silk robe, with a carved tobacco pouch hanging from his waist. The calluses on his hands suggested that he might have some knowledge of body-refining techniques.

"Brother Hongyuan, it is an honor to have you here. Please forgive me for not being able to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

The old man clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and apologized to Chen Hongyuan in a loud voice.

Chen Hongyuan also laughed heartily, stepped forward, grabbed the old man's hand, and shook his head, saying, "Brother Daolin, you're too kind! Just don't look down on me as an uninvited guest."

The old man immediately shook his head vigorously: "Brother Hongyuan, what are you saying? Your presence is an honor to me! It's an honor to have you here!"

"Let's stop flattering each other here! Let's go inside!"

"Look at me, I'm so happy to see Brother Hongyuan that I'm almost delirious! Please!"

The two of them burst into laughter and walked on hand in hand.

Chen Qian couldn't help but find it amusing; no matter where you go, this kind of superficial formality is indispensable.

This old man from the Sun family is truly a shrewd and worldly man.

He put his hands behind his back and followed the two into the passage.

The three generations of the family, grandfather, grandmother, and grandson, were greeted by the Sun family's welcoming party and naturally followed closely behind.

Chen Qian did not investigate the cultivation level of the Sun family patriarch in detail, but it should be around the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining.

However, he was clearly also influenced by the Harmony with the World Technique, and subconsciously ignored Chen Qian.

Chen Qian was naturally happy to relax, as this was his original intention. He didn't want to be too high-profile; if he met anyone he wanted to get to know, he could simply take the initiative to strike up a conversation.

After passing through the narrow passage, the group arrived at an open area.

Ahead lies the venue for this gathering, a plaza paved with blue bricks, stretching for tens of feet in both directions.

Although it was already night, there were still quite a few people in the square.

Judging by sight, there are at least several hundred people.

Just like at the entrance, rows of bronze fluorite lamps were placed around the square, illuminating the entire square with a dazzling light.

This area, spanning dozens of meters in length and width, was divided by the Sun family into a series of crisscrossing square stalls.

There was room for at least several hundred stalls. Chen Qian glanced around and saw that at least a third of the stalls were already occupied.

Of course, many more people wander around the stalls, or squat down next to them, haggling with the vendors.

It looked quite lively.

These people were undoubtedly from various small families and independent cultivators within a radius of a thousand miles.

This was the first time Chen Qian had ever seen so many cultivators gathered since he embarked on the path of cultivation.

Although the Chen family has more than 300 cultivators, less than 200 of them live in Phoenix Forest Valley.

Moreover, unless something special happens, they are unlikely to gather together.

These people came in all sorts of outfits, giving Chen Qian his first glimpse into the diverse world of cultivation.

Unlike the clan cultivators, whose clothing and appearance are basically the same.

This place is a melting pot of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, and commerce, representing all walks of life and a vibrant community.

Some people were dressed very warmly, with their faces covered by light veils;
Some people are the opposite; except for a few key areas, they basically show everything they can.
Some people dress like worldly rich young masters, wearing gold and silver, and applying makeup;

Many others, like farmers in small villages and fields, or artisans in workshops, were filthy, ragged, and barely clothed.

They are all different and have their own unique charm.

However, because they all possess cultivation, their spirit and energy are clearly different from ordinary people, and people can feel their overwhelming spiritual energy and dragon-like blood and qi.

Chen Qian activated his Divine Eye Technique, his eyes slowly sweeping across the hundreds of cultivators present. He then had a general idea of ​​their cultivation levels.

Most of the people attending the gathering were at the mid-stage of Qi Refining. Upon reflection, this made sense.

The bottlenecks in the early to mid-stages are relatively easy to overcome.

After cultivating for some years, even with poor aptitude, one can gradually open up the Dantian in the center of the chest and advance to the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

However, opening up one's sea of ​​consciousness is much more difficult.

For example, Uncle Seven, Chen Hongyuan, was stuck at this hurdle for more than ten years.

Not far from the square, the Sun family built about ten three-story buildings, and people could be seen coming and going from time to time.

It seems that these small buildings are for guests to stay in.

Sure enough, under the guidance of Sun Daolin, the head of the Sun family, everyone arrived at one of the small buildings and registered.

If anyone needs lodging, the Sun family will issue a jade token.

With this token, one can choose a room in one of these buildings as their residence.

The Sun family will charge one spirit stone as a fee. If you want to set up a stall, you will need to pay another spirit stone.

The price is not expensive.

The Sun family must have some expenses to hold such a gathering. Even if everyone is charged for accommodation and stalls, the total cost would only be enough to break even.

However, for independent cultivators, every spirit stone is hard to earn.

Just like that grandfather and his two grandchildren, the old man took out two spirit stones and looked like he was in pain.

Chen Qian and his companion didn't have to pay anything; Sun Daolin even arranged a significantly more upscale accommodation for them.

Chen Qian saw that there were quite a few stalls in the square and originally wanted to take a look around, but suddenly his face lit up and he immediately gave up the idea of ​​browsing.

After whispering a few words to Chen Hongyuan, he took the token and went back to his residence to rest.

Chen Hongyuan and Sun Daolin got along very well. Since Qingyan Mountain and Fenglin City were not far apart, the two were quite familiar with each other.

At this moment, Sun Daolin seemed to only then notice Chen Qian's presence, and was somewhat taken aback.

Watching Chen Qian's departing figure, he asked in surprise, "Brother Hongyuan, this young man who came with you looks unfamiliar."

"I hadn't noticed this young man before; I apologize for being so rude."

Since he had been specifically instructed to do so, Chen Hongyuan didn't find it strange.

This junior of their own family has somehow acquired such a miraculous cultivation technique, which has even completely affected cultivators in the late stage of Qi Refining.

He chuckled and replied with a smile:
"It's alright, Brother Daolin, don't worry about it. He's just a member of a collateral branch of the family."

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Chen Qian took the token and, with a slight sense of it, knew the location of the residence arranged by the Sun family.

This is a secluded courtyard behind a row of three-story buildings, clearly a place where the Sun family arranges for VIPs. The conditions here are definitely much better than those in the three-story buildings.

The house was built with precious wood and stone, materials that would be priceless in the mortal world, but were worthless in the cultivation world.

Because they are all ordinary spiritual materials that do not reach a higher level.

The small courtyard had three rooms. Chen Qian chose one of them, closed the door, took out an array plate with six array bases, and cast a simple spell to set up a restriction.

After closing his eyes and carefully sensing that no one was watching, he entered the Gray Pearl World.

This array plate was a gift from Chen Yunyi; it can quickly set up a first-tier mid-grade protective array—the Six Harmonies Maze Array.

This formation has a comprehensive effect, providing both protection and trapping the enemy, as well as preventing spying.

It is also very simple to set up; anyone with a basic understanding of formations can quickly use and place it, making it popular among Qi Refining stage cultivators.

Basically, cultivators below the Foundation Establishment stage can only force their way in unless they are proficient in formations.

It's far more powerful than the restrictions that come with this small courtyard itself.

When you're out and about, you can't be as carefree as you are in the valley. If someone finds out that you've disappeared from your room without a trace, it could cause a lot of trouble.

(End of this chapter)