Longevity: Starting From Getting Down The Mountain And Marrying A Wife

On the other side.

Zhong Yan made a toast and went back to the main table in the innermost room.

The people sitting here are the highest cultivators and the highest-ranking individuals in Qingyang City.

Yang Yanqing and his wife, Bai Siyuan, Pang Baodu, and other late-stage cultivators, as well as the Lord of Qingyang City, Qin Ben, and a few friends of Zhong Yan.

They raised their cups and chatted happily.

Yang Yanqing: "Fellow Daoist Pang, how long will you be staying in the city this time? Where are you planning to make your fortune next?"

Pang Baodu, a chubby-faced Daoist, drank a cup of wine and chuckled, "We'll see. The northwest is a bit chaotic now, and if you're not careful, you might lose your life."

Because of the war, independent cultivators from the Wei Kingdom have flooded into other countries. Qingyang, Heishui, Shunyi, and Wangyi, which are adjacent to the Yan Kingdom, are naturally the first to bear the brunt.

During the New Year period, there have been frequent incidents of ambushes and killings on the outskirts of the cities, official roads, and small paths.

"It's still good in Qingyang. There's not much fighting. Last year, in the twelfth lunar month, there was a battle between more than ten groups of cultivators in Heishui City, and five people died on the spot..."

Pang Baodu said, looking at Qin Ben, "Lord Qin, I heard that Wangyi City also plans to establish a Guest Minister's Mansion. Is the news true? Judging from the momentum, it seems that the Yan Kingdom will probably follow the path of the Guest Minister's Mansion in the future."

Qin Ben smiled, "I'm not sure. The Guest Minister's Mansion in Qingyang has been in trial operation for a year, and it's been relatively stable. The imperial court in the capital neither praises nor criticizes it. In my opinion, it will still take a long time for the Yan Kingdom to fully implement the Guest Minister's Mansion."

Yang Yanqing shook his head, "If we're talking about Heishui and Shunyi, there might be a possibility, but it's difficult for Wangyi City. The Liu and Fang families, two cultivation clans, are there. How can they tolerate the existence of a Guest Minister's Mansion?"

Zhong Yan silently agreed and asked with a smile, "Lord Qin, how is the war in the Wei Kingdom? It can't go on like this forever, right?"

The Yan and Wu Kingdoms have joined forces to surround and attack the Wei Kingdom. Even though the alliance army of the Wei Kingdom is powerful, they won't be able to hold on for long.

Qin Ben glanced over and pondered, "It may continue for a relatively long time. If it's a war between two countries, the outcome will be determined as soon as possible. Now that five countries are involved, the four invading countries are taking advantage of the situation. After all, it's not their own territory, so they don't have to worry about the national economy and people's livelihood. They all want to directly exhaust the Wei Kingdom with the least amount of troops and the smallest cost. By then, the vast territory will be divided into four parts, each holding its own..."

Zhong Yan thought to himself, no wonder last year the Yan Kingdom mobilized 350,000 vanguard troops, but after that, not only did they not send more troops, they even recalled 100,000. It's probably the same for other countries, focusing on small-scale battles to plunder wealth.

"..."

They chatted about the war and the cultivation world for a while.

Yang Yanqing changed the topic and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Zhong, now that you have married a beautiful cultivator and have children, your grand ambition is clear. It would be disrespectful for me to continue to approach you. Fellow Daoist Fu's talisman skills are extraordinary. I have the intention to promote the market in Qingyang. Are you interested in cooperating together?"

There was a moment of silence at the table, and all eyes gathered on Zhong Yan.

Although the development of the Zhong family was not publicized, it was not deliberately hidden either.

It can be said that the momentum is rapid.

They have cooperated with the Lord's Mansion, the Transportation Gang, and the Ten Thousand People Hall, and they also hold the position of a retainer mage, with a network of connections with many guest cultivators.

Even though it hasn't fully expanded yet, its reputation in Qingyang is already significant.

Once it expands, it will become an unstoppable force in Qingyang.

Bai Siyuan's eyes flickered as he glanced at the two main characters.

After a moment of eye contact between Zhong Yan and Yang Yanqing, they smiled and raised their cups, indicating their agreement. "Of course! Lord Qin has worked hard and Qingyang City is growing stronger day by day. It will definitely become a major city. When the cultivators gather, it will be convenient to have a market for fellow cultivators. It's what everyone wants!"

Qin Ben cursed inwardly, "scheming," but he also smiled and said, "That's a good thing! It's a blessing for Qingyang and its people to have fellow cultivators settle here. As for the Fire Cloud Sect, you will have to handle it yourselves."

"Of course!"

Yang Yanqing laughed heartily and raised his cup, looking around, "The Yang family will take care of the Fire Cloud Sect. Let's all have a drink for the prosperity of Qingyang!"

...

The banquet lasted from noon until evening.

The guests left.

Zhong Yan saw off Yang Yanqing and the others, his gaze flickering, and asked Bai Siyuan, "Do you know a person named Zhang Yufu?"

A figure appeared in Bai Siyuan's mind, a burly man with thick eyebrows and big eyes.

"Not familiar, I only met him once before. Zhang Yufu is at the peak of the Qi Refining stage, and it seems that he became a guest minister in the Yang family at the end of last year. Why do you ask about him, Brother?"

Zhang Yufu... Zhong Yan murmured to himself, shaking his head slightly. The person seemed unfamiliar, but he sensed a hint of hostility in the other person's gaze, fleeting.

Bai Siyuan sighed, "The Yang Family is really powerful. I wouldn't be surprised if they announce the establishment of their clan tomorrow."

Yang Yanqing broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining, while his wife Huo Qingqing reached the peak of the sixth level of Qi Refining. Their two children also reached the third level of Qi Refining in their cultivation.

In addition, there are nineteen family members, among whom five are at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

There is also one alchemist, Cheng Youliang.

If the Zhou Family fills in a few more positions, their strength will be even stronger than when the Fang Family first established their clan.

Zhong Yan pondered for a moment and said, "I don't think it will happen so soon. We'll have to wait until there are specific developments in the market."

Bai Siyuan smiled and said, "He's a bit anxious. Just last year, he recruited eight family members. He's not afraid of future problems."

After seeing off Bai Siyuan, Zhong Yan went to the study and called for Zhong Xiaozhong, Li Yangshi, and Yan Sandao to make some arrangements.

Late at night, when he returned to the cultivation room, he saw Yu Qingyao lying on the bed, sleeping soundly with a satisfied smile on her face. Zhong Yan opened the panel, unable to hide his excitement.

[Name: Zhong Yan]

[Lifespan: 44/84]

[Spirit Roots: Fire 28% (536), Wood 29% (1618), Metal 12% (0), Earth 8% (0), Water 20% (1356)]

[Divine Sense: 71 (312/1000)]

[Realm: Fifth Level of Qi Refining (363978/130000) ready to breakthrough]

[Cultivation Technique: "Heavenly Fire Technique" (Intermediate 3977/5000)]

[Spells: Great Void Art (Perfected 736/1000000), Gravity Art (Beginner 10021/100000000), Fireball Art (Beginner 5413/1000000)...]

[Occupation: Talisman Maker (First Rank Superior 31695/60000)]

[Bonded: Dao Companion Yu Qingyao (31/97), Concubine Yan Sandao (21/70)]

Among them, the purity of the Wood Spirit Root has increased from 19% to 29%, and the Water Spirit Root has gone from non-existent to 20%.

He has tested it and found that the improvement in spiritual root aptitude has increased his speed in refining pills, enhanced his sense of qi, and made him more sensitive to the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.

And his cultivation experience has skyrocketed!

He can break through at any time and reach the sixth level of Qi Refining!

It feels incredibly satisfying.

Zhong Yan forcefully suppressed his impulse and didn't rush to breakthrough, intending to keep it as a trump card.

Taking a deep breath, he couldn't help but look at Yu Qingyao again.

They have been cultivating together too often, which affects her cultivation.

It's not a long-term solution.

Moderation is necessary.

Moreover, during this period of time, he hasn't gone to see his other wives and concubines, fearing that they might have some complaints in their hearts.

The next morning, at the hour of si, Zhong Yan gathered his entourage and left the city for Fuyang Town.

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