Family Cultivation: My Ancestral Home Gets Infinite Upgrades

Chapter 114 Seven Times in One Night (4k views, please subscribe)

Jiang Fu'an considered for a moment, then looked at the young cultivator before him again and asked, "Are you really willing to manage the Jiang family's herb garden for free in order to stay and cultivate on Qinglu Mountain?"

He had previously refused this person's offer of allegiance without hesitation, not out of fear of anything.

He simply didn't want to spend his days and nights worrying and expending his energy on guarding against a stranger of unknown origin.

But if this person could truly cultivate a medicinal herb garden, adding another asset to the Jiang family—

It's worth putting in extra effort to keep an eye on it.

Let alone the fact that the person in front of him is only at the early stage of Qi Refining, even if he is hiding his cultivation level and is actually a late stage Qi Refining cultivator.

As long as someone dares to make a rash move in Qinglu Mountain, Jiang Fu'an is confident that he can kill them.

As for any underhanded tactics, they are not a cause for concern.

There are now more than fifty mountain-raising pigs thriving on the mountain.

The Firehawk of Miscellaneous Bloodline had previously brought back more than a dozen eggs from He Miao, and now they had all grown and were able to flap their wings and patrol the mountains.

In the future, Yue'er can command them to keep an eye on things from time to time.

Seeing that Jiang Fu'an's tone had relaxed, Ning Zhiyuan's eyes flashed with joy, and he quickly cupped his hands and said, "It's absolutely true! Not only can I take care of the herb garden, but I can also refine some pills for the Jiang family when I have free time."

"If the head of the family still has doubts, I am willing to enter into a spiritual pact to restrain my words and actions!"

Jiang Fu'an nodded slightly and asked one last question: "Where did Fellow Daoist Ning cultivate before?"

"And why, of all people, did you choose to settle in this remote Qinglu Mountain?"

"The Jiang family head is indeed cautious."

Ning Zhiyuan sighed softly, his smile revealing a hint of candor: "To be honest, Patriarch, I had been cultivating in the shantytown on the outskirts of Yueling Market, earning my cultivation resources by selling homemade pills at a stall."

"Because of his straightforward nature, he inadvertently offended several rogue cultivators during his business dealings, so he wanted to find a quiet place to avoid trouble."

"Qinglu Mountain has recently gained some fame, and after hearing about it, I thought I'd come and try my luck."

Did you offend someone?

Jiang Fu'an frowned slightly: "Whom have they offended? Will they follow the trail to Qinglu Mountain?"

Ning Zhiyuan waved his hands repeatedly, looking relaxed: "Patriarch, you're overthinking it. They're just some rogue cultivators in the Qi Refining stage. It's not worth chasing them this far over some trivial matters."

"Besides, even if they do come looking for us, with Qinglu Mountain's current strength, what is there to fear?"

Jiang Fu'an didn't press the matter further, but he had already made up his mind to have Shi Tou investigate this person's background later.

At this moment, he remained calm and said indifferently, "Since Fellow Daoist Ning is so fond of Qinglu Mountain, I, Jiang, will make an exception and allow you to stay."

"But mountains have their rules, and families have theirs. Now that you've entered this place, you must strictly abide by the rules of the Jiang family."

"If you violate this rule, don't blame me for being ruthless."

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhiyuan's expression turned solemn, and he said seriously, "Patriarch Jiang, rest assured! Now that I have been taken in, I will be careful with my words and actions and will never do anything that would harm the Jiang family."

"If I disobey in the future, I will accept any punishment from the head of the family without complaint."

Seeing his upright attitude and sincere words, Jiang Fu'an's expression softened slightly.

He nodded slightly and said, "In that case, Fellow Daoist Ning, why don't you come with me and choose a suitable place to build your cave dwelling? We can also take a look at the location for the medicine garden."

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He naturally couldn't let the other party move into the Jiang family mansion; it would be safer to settle them in the nearby mountains.

After saying that, he turned to look at his daughter not far away and called out, "Yue'er, take good care of Xuan'er and don't let her run far away."

Ning Zhiyuan's gaze seemed to casually sweep over the girl's beautiful profile before quickly looking away.

Jiang Fu'an took in his subtle action, sneered inwardly, but showed no sign of it on his face.

As long as he keeps a close watch on her every day, this man won't dare to have any unrealistic thoughts about Yue'er.

Jiang Fu'an led Ning Zhiyuan up a narrow, winding path.

After walking for about fifteen minutes, I heard the sound of flowing water and a clear stream appeared before me.

This stream originates from a sacred spring at the mountaintop.

When the spring swelled and overflowed the fishpond, he led the crocodiles out of the water to carve out this waterway.

The stream meanders along the way, nourishing the sacred bamboo and terraced sacred fields planted along its banks.

Ning Zhiyuan bent down, scooped up a handful of stream water, and felt the faint spiritual energy contained within it. He couldn't help but click his tongue and say, "Such high-quality spiritual spring water, letting it flow like this—it's really a pity."

Jiang Fu'an didn't respond to that question, but instead pointed to both banks of the stream and said, "If you want to establish a medicinal herb garden, the area near the stream is the most suitable."

"As for where you will build your cave dwelling, you can decide for yourself."

"Haha, then I won't stand on ceremony!"

Ning Zhiyuan's spirits lifted, and he immediately walked upstream along the stream.

Jiang Fu'an then turned around and waved to Old Xu, who was carrying spirit bamboo in the distance.

As he jogged closer, Jiang Fu'an pointed to Ning Zhiyuan's back and said, "This is the new Mr. Ning, who will be living here for a long time."

"Once he has chosen a location, you and your men should build him a few wooden huts as soon as possible."

Now there are more than a dozen households of villagers living near Qinglu Mountain, all of whom are managed by Xu Laoda.

Old Master Xu hurriedly agreed: "Don't worry, boss, I'll take care of it! I guarantee Mr. Ning will be able to move in within three days."

As the two were talking, they suddenly heard Ning Zhiyuan shouting from upstream.

Looking in the direction of the sound, we saw him standing at the entrance of a mountain valley, waving in our direction.

Jiang Fu'an walked along the stream.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the mountain pass was narrow at the entrance and wide at the bottom, resembling an inverted gourd.

Upon seeing his arrival, Ning Zhiyuan pointed to the valley and said, "Master Jiang, please take a look. This place is truly blessed with a unique advantage for developing a medicinal herb garden!"

"With ample sunshine and shelter from wind and rain, the medicinal herbs can be protected from the ravages of time."

"I also wish to build my cave dwelling near the mouth of the valley so that I can keep an eye on it at all times."

Jiang Fu'an's gaze swept across the valley and found that the terrain was flat, like a natural small basin.

The sunlight could indeed stream in without any obstruction.

Moreover, it is surrounded on three sides by mountain walls of moderate height, which can just block the mountain wind.

He looked up again in the direction of the house on the mountaintop and estimated the distance.

From here to the residence, he could reach it in no time, given his pace.

Even if this person does something unusual, he can arrive in time.

So he nodded in agreement: "We will do as Fellow Daoist Ning says."

Following behind, Boss Xu immediately chimed in, "Boss, shall I go and gather the men and get to work right away?"

"Go ahead," Jiang Fu'an nodded.

Ning Zhiyuan added, "Master Jiang, the medicinal herbs are delicate and easily damaged by insects, beasts, or even unintentional mishaps."

"It would be safest to set up a protective array around the herb garden."

"I've noted down the matter of the formation. I'll make arrangements in due time."

Jiang Fu'an readily agreed.

Now that He Miao can travel easily by sword, she returns every month, so it won't be difficult for her to set up a simple formation then.

Anyway, the growth of spiritual herbs takes time and effort, so there's no rush right now.

Upon hearing this, Ning Zhiyuan's eyes flashed with surprise. He had thought that this request would put the other party in a difficult position, but he did not expect Jiang Fu'an to agree so readily. He couldn't help but praise, "It is said that Qinglu Mountain's foundation is still shallow. Now it seems that those people are blind."

"The Jiang family head has a profound foundation and keeps his abilities hidden."

"Fellow Daoist Ning, you flatter me."

Jiang Fu'an, not wanting to dwell on the matter, changed the subject: "Speaking of spiritual herbs, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Ning knows how to cultivate the main ingredients for refining Qi-Nourishing Pills?"

"Of course."

Ning Zhiyuan regained his composure and spoke eloquently: "The main ingredients of the Qi Nourishing Pill are Moonlight Grass and Spirit Gathering Flower."

"However, these two kinds of spiritual herbs need to absorb a lot of spiritual energy to grow, and they usually need a spiritual vein environment of first-grade or higher to survive."

"However, since Qinglu Mountain has such abundant spiritual spring water, if we can draw water to irrigate it every day to replenish its spiritual energy, we should be able to successfully cultivate it."

Jiang Fu'an was overjoyed upon hearing this.

If we can produce the main ingredients for Qi-Nourishing Pills ourselves, we might be able to refine them ourselves in the future.

He immediately made the decision: "Then let's plant moonflower and spirit-gathering flower in the herb garden first."

"Fellow Daoist Ning, please make yourselves settled first. I will send the seeds over in a few days."

Judging by the time, tonight is the day Stone will return.

At that time, he was asked to go to the market to purchase seeds and to find out Ning Zhiyuan's background.

After giving his instructions, Jiang Fu'an prepared to take his leave.

Unexpectedly, Ning Zhiyuan suddenly looked around.

Seeing that no one was around, he mysteriously took out a palm-sized white porcelain bottle from his storage pouch at his waist and said in a low voice, "Patriarch Jiang, this is a small token of my appreciation. I hope you will accept it. This is my uniquely refined 'Myriad Wonders Pill,' which has quite remarkable effects. You might want to give it a try."

As he spoke, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips, and Chongjiang Fu'an blinked.

Jiang Fu'an was taken aback at first, but when he saw the knowing look on the other person's face, he instantly understood what the "Miraculous Pill" was.

A hint of surprise flashed across his face; he hadn't expected the other party to give him such a precious elixir on their first meeting.

He is now physically strong enough to handle his two Daoist partners at home, so he has no need for this item.

Moreover, how could he dare to take pills of unknown origin so lightly?

He hesitated only for a moment before politely declining, saying, "Fellow Daoist Ning, you are too kind. It should be me, Jiang, hosting a welcome banquet for you; how could I possibly accept your gift instead?"

Ning Zhiyuan, however, thought he was doubting the efficacy of the medicine, and quickly explained, "Patriarch, please feel free to try it. Everyone who has used my pills has praised them."

"Just one pill is enough to strengthen your foundation and lock in your vital energy. Even if you have sex seven times a night, there will be no risk of deficiency. On the contrary, you will feel energetic and vigorous."

It has such a miraculous effect?

Jiang Fu'an's heart stirred slightly, and a hint of curiosity arose within him.

He no longer declined, accepted the white porcelain bottle, and said with a smile, "In that case, thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Ning. It would be impolite of me to refuse."

After bidding farewell to Ning Zhiyuan, Jiang Fu'an turned around and returned along the same route he had come from.

He had to find Yue'er and give her some serious advice, making sure she kept her distance from the new alchemist.

A cultivator who specializes in refining and selling such pills doesn't seem like a person with pure intentions.

Meanwhile, outside Moon Spirit City.

Shi Tou deftly mounted the horse, gently pulled on the reins, and the half-spirited horse galloped off along the familiar mountain path toward Qinglu Mountain.

Now that he had more money in his pocket and was eager to go home, he was even more generous with his spirit stones, taking out a "Lightness Talisman" and slapping it on the horse's buttocks.

The talisman flashed and disappeared into the horse's body.

The half-spirit horse suddenly became incredibly fast, its speed nearly doubling, transforming into a blurry gray shadow as it swept past the rapidly receding grass and trees on both sides.

While passing through a dense birch forest, a strange thing happened!

The galloping semi-spirit horse's forelegs suddenly sank into the ground, and its entire body tilted forward due to inertia!

Stone reacted extremely quickly. In the instant the horse's back tilted, he pressed down on the saddle with one hand, exerted force from his waist and abdomen, and leaped into the air like a large bird.

While in mid-air, he scanned the area and saw that where the horse had fallen, the once solid road had turned into quicksand.

"There's an ambush!"

Alarm bells rang in Shi Tou's mind, and a chill ran down his spine.

While still in mid-air, he patted his storage bag without hesitation, and a long, gleaming sword leaped into his hand.

Almost at the same moment he drew his knife, a sharp sound of air being cut rang out from the dense forest on both sides of the road!

Three blazing fireballs, two chilling ice spikes, and three flying swords that shimmered with different lights and moved at incredible speeds.

From different angles, carrying a sharp killing intent, it enveloped him!

Sensing the spiritual energy fluctuations contained in these attacks, Stone's pupils shrank sharply.

It was launched by at least three late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and five mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators working together!

Such a force was far beyond his ability to withstand.

At the critical moment of life and death, his destiny of "living towards death" was suddenly activated.

The extreme crisis did not bring panic; instead, it made his mind cold and clear, and his thoughts moved as fast as lightning.

Without the slightest hesitation, he activated the secret technique "Blood Burning Curse"!

hum!

The blood and qi in his body seemed to be ignited, and a violent power exploded from his dantian, surging to his limbs and bones.

His skin instantly flushed an unnatural red, his aura surged dramatically, and his physical strength skyrocketed in an instant!

Faced with the fireballs and ice spikes that were already rushing towards him, he did not dodge or evade, but a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.

He poured all his mind and the sudden surge of power into the longsword in his hand and unleashed the "All-Out Attack"!

The longsword transformed into a silver lightning bolt and flew out of his hand, crashing straight into one of the most terrifying flying swords, which was entirely crimson!

That crimson flying sword was of the highest grade, probably a high-grade magic weapon.

"Clang—Snap!"

A piercing clang of metal clashing was accompanied by a cracking sound.

The silver blade light and the crimson sword light collided fiercely, and the longsword broke into several pieces, with fragments flying everywhere.

However, the crimson flying sword was also greatly reduced in momentum by this blow. The sword hummed and trembled, and flew to the side at an angle. It was obviously difficult to re-lock onto the target in a short period of time.

The moment he threw the long sword, the rest of the attacks were already upon him.

Stone's eyes were bloodshot, and his hands, in a state of burning blood, moved so fast that they left afterimages. In the blink of an eye, he managed to grab two other flying swords of lower grade in mid-air!

The blade sliced ​​through the flesh of his palm, deep enough to see the bone, and blood spurted out, but his finger bones gripped the blade like iron pincers, preventing it from advancing any further.

However, he no longer had the strength to deal with the three fireballs and two ice spikes.

"Boom! Sizzle!"

Fireballs struck his chest and shoulders in succession, then exploded violently, turning into raging flames that engulfed him.

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