In September, a loud cry of a newborn pierced the air.

In the backyard of the Shen Family Manor, the old and young of the Shen Family gathered, and upon hearing the baby's cry, everyone was thrilled.

A moment later, the door opened, and a middle-aged midwife with a beaming smile came out.

"Mother and child are safe."

"Congratulations to the master of the house, may you have more grandchildren and more blessings."

This middle-aged midwife was the daughter-in-law of Sun Fuchun, both of whom passed away years ago, leaving their skills to their son and daughter-in-law.

"Good, good, good."

Shen Yuan nodded with a smile, then turned to Shen Wenxing beside him and said, "Eldest, the congratulatory money."

Shen Wenxing hurriedly took out the prepared silver taels from his chest and handed them to the midwife.

After expressing her thanks, the midwife went back into the room to clean up before leaving.

"Name your son!"

Shen Yuan looked at the still grinning Shen Wenyan and chided him.

This foolish boy, finally brought back a little, gaining some human touch.

"Name..."

Shen Wenyan was taken aback for a moment, then after pondering a bit, he said, "Let's call him Chongxu, Shen Chongxu."

Shen Yuan repeated the name once, found it suitable, and nodded in agreement, saying, "Then it's decided."

As soon as he finished speaking, a slight vibration came from the White Jade Turtle Shell in his sea of consciousness.

Sensing something, Shen Yuan silently left the backyard and went to the Black Water Pavilion.

He didn't know when Shen Wen'an had returned, but upon hearing the commotion, Shen Wen'an came down from the second floor. Seeing his father already sitting cross-legged with his eyes closed, he didn't make a sound to disturb him.

Carefully passing the first floor of the Black Water Pavilion, he guarded outside.

At this moment, Shen Yuan's consciousness had already dived into the sea, excited by the lines of text appearing on the White Jade Turtle Shell.

[Direct lineage bloodline increased to ten people, family members obtain one opportunity for bloodline refinement!]

[The newly born member has a 30% chance to directly acquire a Ninth Grade Bloodline, a 10% chance to acquire a Four-Element Spirit Root, a 5% chance to acquire a Three-Element Spirit Root, and a 1% chance to acquire Dual Spirit Roots.]

[Existing Ninth Grade Bloodline members, after refinement, have a 10% chance to improve their cultivation talent.]

[As the Patriarch, you automatically receive one bloodline refinement opportunity.]

As the words slowly emerged on the White Jade Turtle Shell, Shen Yuan felt a sudden surge of energy within him, slowly permeating through his limbs and bones.

This force enveloped every inch of his flesh, skin, and bones, every meridian.

It was as if countless invisible hands were constantly altering everything in his body.

Waves of warm and comfortable sensations overcame him, causing his consciousness to gradually sink.

Time passed unknown before Shen Yuan awoke again, suddenly realizing it was dark outside, and the full moon hung high in the sky.

He slowly stood up, feeling the changes within himself, and discovered that his realm unknowingly had broken through to the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer.

Not only that, but he also distinctly felt an improvement in his affinity with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, clearly perceiving the excitement of the spiritual energy in the surrounding air.

This might be the benefit brought by the bloodline refinement.

Suppressing the joy in his heart, Shen Yuan prepared to return and have a look.

Since his grandson was just born, and he had rushed over to cultivate, there were probably many matters at home urgently awaiting his attention.

Pushing open the door of the Black Water Pavilion, a figure was meditating on the wooden bridge at the pavilion's entrance.

This person was Shen Wen'an.

At this moment, Shen Wen'an was meditating with nine streams of cyan airflow swirling around his body, and a three-inch golden sword hovered above his head, flickering on and off.

Spiritual energy from around the Black Water Pool accompanied the flickering rhythm of the three-inch sword, gradually pouring into Shen Wen'an's body.

Realizing he might be at a critical juncture of breakthrough, Shen Yuan dared not approach to disturb him, returning to the Black Water Pavilion and quietly sitting by the table, sipping tea while serving as his guardian.

Time quickly reached midnight.

Shen Wen'an's cultivation hadn't finished yet.

His consciousness once again sank into the sea, as Shen Yuan looked towards the White Jade Turtle Shell, wanting to see the new hexagram.

But at that moment, he suddenly noticed that a piece of the originally intricate patterns on the White Jade Turtle Shell had changed color, forming a strange pattern on the shell.

Upon mental contact, he had a moment of enlightenment.

It turned out that this thing is called a "Life Talisman."

The so-called "Life Talisman" is to give family members a chance to change their fate.

Shen Yuan studied it carefully for a long time but couldn't determine how significant this "change in fate" opportunity brought by the "Life Talisman" really was, so he temporarily put it aside.

He decided it would be better to deal with it when the time came to use it.

Just after midnight, new hexagrams appeared on the White Jade Turtle Shell.

[Hexagram Updated!]

[Today's Hexagram · Great Fortune]: Auspicious fortune is on the rise, the earth vein is gaining momentum, follow the trend and great luck shall descend.

Staring at the shining golden words on the White Jade Turtle Shell, Shen Yuan fell into contemplation.

This is a great fortune hexagram.

But the content of the hexagram is somewhat obscure and difficult to understand.

Auspicious fortune is on the rise, the earth vein is gaining momentum... what does this mean?

The only part he could somewhat understand was the latter phrase "follow the trend," probably suggesting that he shouldn't interfere too much with the family's development direction in the near future, letting things proceed naturally.

Mentally noting this down, as Shen Yuan's consciousness returned, he found Shen Wen'an already standing before him.

"Finished cultivating?"

He stood up, carefully sensing the aura on his younger son.

Sharp and murderous, as if exuding a kind of cold aloofness that kept others at a distance.

As Shen Wen'an slightly nodded, this aura somewhat retracted.

"You broke through?"

Shen Yuan asked once more.

Shen Wen'an nodded: "I've reached Qi Cultivation Perfection..."

As he spoke, his brows slightly furrowed, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Ah Die, earlier I felt a sudden surge of inexplicable power within me, could it be from the Sword Spirit of the Sword Holder..."

Regarding the Sword Holder's Sword Spirit, he actually didn't quite understand it himself. It was something he later learned from his father and elder brother.

Hearing from the two about the cold ruthlessness influenced by the Sword Holder's Sword Spirit, Shen Wen'an felt quite concerned.

To him, both family and the Sword Dao are equally important in this life.

He is very afraid of being influenced by the Sword Spirit of the Sword Holder, which might harm his family.

Shen Yuan smiled and patted his shoulder: "Do not worry, that senior's consciousness has already dissipated."

He understood that the "mysterious power" Shen Wen'an spoke of was precisely the power of bloodline refinement brought by the White Jade Turtle Shell.

It was also by leveraging this power that he broke through from the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer to the Qi Cultivation Perfection Realm in one fell swoop.

"Wen'an, next you must thoroughly refine your foundation, do not rush to break through."

Shen Yuan advised earnestly.

The youngest son's breakthrough has been too rapid.

Since joining the Immortal Sect, in less than a decade, he broke through from being a Postnatal Martial Artist to Qi Cultivation Perfection, a speed truly astonishing.

A tall building rises from the ground level; the road of cultivation is still long, without a solid foundation, hidden dangers will inevitably follow.

Shen Wen'an nodded: "I plan to refine myself, first fully convert the Spiritual Power within into Sword Essence."

He seemed to have a detailed plan for his cultivation.

This was very reassuring to Shen Yuan.

"Alright, cultivate here well, I will go and have a look back."

Returning to the room from the Black Water Pavilion, Shen Yuan found his wife Hu Yufen was not sleeping in the room.

Walking out of the room, toward the small courtyard of Shen Wenxing in the backyard, he found the courtyard was brightly lit.

Shen Yuan pushed the door and entered.

"Father."

In the courtyard, Shen Wenxing was holding Shen Chongming, looking worried.

"What happened?"

Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly, glanced at the sleeping Shen Chongming in his arms, and said, "After returning from Ah Nu's courtyard, Chongming and Chonghong both suddenly fell into a fever and sleep."

"Uncle Sun came to have a look, and couldn't find any issue."

"Chongming woke at noon, ate a lot, and then fell asleep again."

"Mother is inside holding Chonghong."

Shen Yuan nodded, reached out to touch Shen Chongming's forehead, and quietly released a thread of Divine Sense, subtly examining his body.

Life force is vigorous, Five Elements Spirit Root balanced…

His brows furrowed, just as he was about to withdraw, he faintly perceived a trace of peculiar power in the surrounding air gradually flowing into Shen Chongming's body.

Shen Yuan immediately gathered his mind, cautiously approaching that power with his Divine Sense.

Zi!

As soon as his Divine Sense touched that power, an electrifying sensation suddenly came, making that thread of Divine Sense feel numb and tingling.

"This is…"

Shen Yuan withdrew his Divine Sense, looking suspiciously at the sleeping Shen Chongming.

"Ah Die, what's wrong?"

Seeing his father's strange expression, Shen Wenxing hurriedly asked.

Shen Yuan shook his head and smiled: "Chongming's body is probably alright; it may even be a fortuitous encounter."

Shen Wenxing was taken aback, seemingly not quite understanding his father's meaning.

"I will go check on Chonghong."

Saying that, Shen Yuan headed inside.

The changes occurring in the two brothers were likely due to the bloodline refinement.

Such changes could significantly alter their cultivation potential.

Currently, it seems likely that Shen Chongming has acquired a Thunder Element Spirit Root of the Five Element Mutated Spirit Roots, though which type of Thunder Element Spirit Root is still unknown.

As Shen Yuan entered the room, Hu Yufen was sitting, holding the sleeping Shen Chonghong, looking exhausted and worried.

Upon seeing Shen Yuan, a hint of resentment flashed across her face, and she softly complained: "As soon as Chongxu was born, you vanished without a trace..."

"Chongming and Chonghong mysteriously fell ill, the household is in chaos..."

Shen Yuan smiled apologetically, reaching out to take over holding Shen Chonghong.

Hu Yufen stretched her numb arms, got up, and poured herself a cup of tea.

"How is Chongming?"

Shen Yuan shook his head slightly: "He's fine."

While speaking, he began to carefully examine Shen Chonghong's body.

Likewise filled with life force, Five Elements Spirit Root… hmm?

Feeling closely, Shen Yuan suddenly showed a joyful expression.

Four elements balanced, the Fire Element noticeably stronger!

Is this a Fire Spirit Root?

Shen Yuan was not overly knowledgeable about Spirit Roots in Immortal Cultivation, only speculating based on his experience.

For ordinary mortals, with balanced Five Elements Spirit Roots, during cultivation, they could only absorb the five types of Spiritual Qi in the world simultaneously, achieving a maximum conversion rate of twenty percent, possibly involving refinement or stripping of other attribute Spiritual Qi, leading to low cultivation efficiency.

In contrast, someone like Shen Chonghong, with balanced four elements and a stronger Fire Element, a Fire Spirit Root could naturally absorb more Fire Element Spiritual Qi, achieving a slightly higher conversion rate.

Of course, none of these things had been proven, merely his conjecture.

But in any case, both Shen Chongming and Shen Chonghong having acquired Spirit Roots was a great boon for the Shen Family.

"How about over at the second house, is Chongxuan alright?"

Restraining his thoughts, Shen Yuan asked.

Upon his inquiry, Hu Yufen suddenly realized.

"Oh no! Oh no!"

"After the two kids got sick, I had Shi Tou bring Sister-in-law Wang Ying to help take care of Zhao Xuan."

"I've not yet had time to check the backyard!"

"Their father, you handle things here, I must rush over!"

"Xiao Xuan just delivered, otherwise Xuan's mother would surely think we're playing favorites!"

Saying this, Hu Yufen hurried toward the backyard.

Shen Yuan sighed, thinking to himself, he must explain to Zhao Shuan later; after all, they were in-laws, and he couldn't let them feel their daughter wasn't valued at their home.

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