The Longevity Family: Starting from the Foundation Establishment Ancestor

Han Mu returned home and pretended to be nonchalant, having dinner and chatting with his wife and children. However, he experienced sharp pains from time to time from the crystal core in his body, causing cold sweat to break out on his forehead.

"My lord, what's wrong?" Fairy Hongmeng keenly noticed Han Mu's unusual behavior.

"It's nothing, I'm probably just too tired lately," Han Mu said with a smile, not wanting Fairy Hongmeng to worry.

Fairy Hongmeng didn't press the matter further, but she knew that Han Mu was definitely hiding something from her. She kept it in mind and prepared to find an opportunity to ask him about it.

In the dead of night, Han Mu sat alone in the courtyard, looking at the stars in the sky. A sharp pain shot through his body's crystal core again. He clutched his chest, his face turning pale.

"My lord, you were indeed hiding something from me." The voice of the Hongmeng Fairy came from behind.

Han Mu turned his head and saw Fairy Hongmeng standing at the door, her eyes full of worry. He knew he couldn't hide it any longer and had no choice but to tell her about the crystal core.

"My lord, why didn't you tell me sooner?" Fairy Hongmeng's eyes were slightly red.

"I don't want you to worry," Han Mu said.

"We are husband and wife, we should share everything, not have you bear it all alone," said Fairy Hongmeng. She walked to Han Mu's side, took his hand, and said, "My lord, no matter what happens, I will be by your side."

A warm feeling welled up in Han Mu's heart. He hugged Hongmeng Fairy, kissed her forehead, and smiled, "Thank you, my wife."

"So what should we do now? Can this crystal core be extracted?" Fairy Hongmeng asked.

"I can't take it out for now, I can only suppress it with my power, but I can feel that the power of the crystal core is constantly increasing, and one day I will be unable to suppress it," Han Mu said.

"What should we do then?" Fairy Hongmeng asked anxiously.

"Don't worry, there's always a way," Han Mu comforted him, though he wasn't entirely sure himself.

In the days that followed, Han Mu suppressed the crystal core within his body while searching for a solution. He consulted countless ancient books and sought advice from wise men from various dimensions, but he could not find an effective method.

That day, Han Mu was browsing through ancient books in his study when Zhou Meng suddenly rushed in, looking flustered, and said, "My lord, something terrible has happened! Han Nian is in trouble!"

Han Mu's expression changed drastically. He put down his book, rushed out of the study, and went to Han Nian's room. He saw Han Nian lying on the bed, her face pale and her breath weak, as if she would die at any moment.

"Nian'er." Han Mu rushed to the bedside, grasped Han Nian's hand, and discovered that a black power was raging within his body, which was the power of the crystal core.

"How could this be?" Han Mu exclaimed in shock. He hadn't expected that the power of the crystal core would actually pass through his body and reach Han Nian.

"My lord, it's the power of the crystal core that's been transmitted to Han Nian's body through the bloodline connection," Han Li analyzed.

Han Mu's heart was breaking. He would rather bear all the pain himself than see his son suffer. He activated the power of the Order Avatar, trying to dispel the black power within Han Nian's body, but the black power was extremely stubborn and could not be dispelled at all.

"My lord, let me try." Luo Feng stepped forward and took out a pill. "This is an antidote I made; it might work."

Han Mu took the pill and fed it to Han Nian. After the pill entered her stomach, Han Nian's complexion improved slightly, but the black power in her body still did not dissipate.

"It can only be suppressed temporarily, not cured completely," Luo Feng said, shaking his head.

Han Mu was silent for a moment, then made a decision: "I will transfer the crystal core into my own body and seal it completely."

"My lord, you will die if you do that," Fairy Hongmeng said urgently.

"No, I am the embodiment of order, I am not so easy to die," Han Mu said. Ignoring everyone's advice, he began to cast a spell, guiding the black power in Han Nian's body back into his own.

This process was extremely painful. Han Mu felt as if his internal organs were burning, but he gritted his teeth and persevered, finally guiding all the black power back into his body and resealing it in his dantian.

Han Nian's complexion regained its rosy hue, and her breathing became steady, but Han Mu's face turned extremely pale, and his aura weakened.

"My lord, are you alright?" Zhou Meng helped Han Mu up.

"It's nothing, I just need to rest a bit," Han Mu said weakly, looking at the sleeping Han Nian with a relieved smile.

But Han Mu knew that this was only temporary. The power of the crystal core was constantly increasing and would eventually break through the seal. At that time, not only would he die, but the entire dimension would be destroyed.

"We must find a way to completely eliminate the crystal core," Han Mu thought to himself. He decided to head to the end of the dimension to find the legendary Spring of Purification, where there was said to be magical water that could purify all evil forces.

After explaining everything, Han Mu left the Cosmic Sea alone and headed to the edge of the dimension. The edge of the dimension is a chaotic place full of unknown dangers. Han Mu traveled through the chaos for a long time and finally found the Spring of Purification.

It was a small spring, the water crystal clear and radiating a soft glow. Han Mu walked to the spring, scooped up a handful of water, and drank it.

As the spring water entered his stomach, a cool power spread out, nourishing his body and soul. Under the impact of this power, the crystal core within his body began to crack.

"It works." Han Mu was overjoyed. He drank a few more mouthfuls of spring water, and the crystal core in his body cracked more and more until it finally shattered and turned into dust.

The moment the crystal core shattered, a plume of black smoke surged from Han Mu's body and dissipated into the air. Han Mu felt completely relieved, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders.

"Finally solved." Han Mu slumped to the ground, panting heavily. He felt completely exhausted, but his heart was filled with joy.

Han Mu rested by the spring for a few days until his body recovered somewhat before leaving the end of the dimension and returning to the Cosmic Sea. When he appeared in the Temple of Creation, everyone breathed a sigh of relief.

"My lord, you're finally back." Fairy Hongmeng rushed over and hugged Han Mu.

"I'm back, everything's alright now," Han Mu said with a smile. He patted Hongmeng Fairy on the back. "I've purified the crystal core, so you don't have to worry about it anymore."

Upon hearing this, everyone cheered, and Luo Feng even took out his treasured wine, saying that they should have a proper celebration.

After a few rounds of drinks, Han Mu looked at his family and friends around him, his heart filled with happiness. He knew that from now on, he could finally live a true retirement life.

"My lord, what are your plans for the future?" Zhou Meng asked.

"Farming, fishing, spending time with my wife and kids," Han Mu said with a smile.

"Is it really that simple?" Luo Feng said skeptically.

"It's that simple. I've struggled for so many years, all for this day," Han Mu said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter, which echoed throughout the Temple of Creation and traveled far and wide.