Chen Sheng smiled and congratulated:

"Mr. Bai is truly fortunate."

Old Bai, upon hearing this, shook his head vigorously:

"All the fortune is bestowed by you, young master!"

"If it weren't for your teachings back then, Bai Li would at most be like this old man, a mere fisherman. Where would the wealth and prosperity come from?"

"Nowadays, life is good. Young master, there's no need to retreat to the mountains to live in seclusion, just stay in the mansion. Stay as long as you like, and enjoy the wealth together."

Upon hearing Old Bai's earnest words, Chen Sheng felt quite pleased.

However, he was devoted to the Immortal Dao, so he could only gently decline Old Bai's kindness.

Old Bai, reluctant, held onto him:

"Just a few days! Staying a few days would be fine, right? Bai Li is now stationed at the Jiangnan Camp, a swift ride could bring him home in two or three days!"

"He has always been searching for you over the years. If he knows you returned but didn't see him, he would be very upset with me."

"At the very least, meet once, stay a few days, so this old man can properly entertain you."

Hearing this, Chen Sheng finally agreed to meet Bai Li, which was also a good opportunity to inquire about those bandits from the past.

If they had been integrated, Chen Sheng could seek them out one by one for a 'massacre of the house'.

In the following days, Old Bai indeed offered the highest level of hospitality, not to mention luxurious clothes and fine food, seasonal delicacies of Jiangnan flowed like water.

Top-tier dancers performed day and night in the mansion, with the music never ceasing.

The exquisite courtyard, antique jade artifacts, ancient books and paintings, paired with a few extraordinarily beautiful and cultured concubines, truly created a realm of earthly riches and a world of tenderness.

For a moment, Chen Sheng felt almost as if he had returned to his first life experience in 'Prince Yan's Mansion', and he accepted the hospitality without refusal.

...

Three days later.

Bai Li returned with over a hundred personal guards and cavalry. The sound of hooves thundered from afar, stopping abruptly outside the mansion gate, finally arriving.

"Old Master!"

"Lord Duke has returned!"

The voices of delighted and enthusiastic servants announced from outside.

In the front courtyard.

An excited and heavy voice resonated like a bell:

"Brother Sheng!"

You hear his voice before seeing him.

Chen Sheng chuckled lightly and strolled to the front courtyard, carefully observing that figure, with no trace of the once thin and small form.

At this time, Bai Li's skin was tanned, he wore a magnificent purple python robe, a jade belt hung from his waist, his piercing tiger eyes were intimidating, and he had the brawny stature of over six feet.

In his thirties, his face was lined with the wear of life, and his temples were graying, likely indicating that the military career hadn't been smooth sailing.

At this moment, Bai Li also examined the 'Brother Sheng' from those years; clad in a blue robe, standing tall and proud on the steps, with an extraordinary grace, like a staunch pine.

His face was like warm jade, exceptionally handsome, resembling a graceful young man.

Chen Sheng smiled softly:

"Don't you recognize me?"

Bai Li exclaimed loudly:

"How dare I! So many years have passed, Brother Sheng is still so young."

As he spoke, he stepped forward quickly, secretly tiptoeing, to give a bear hug:

"Brother Sheng, I've missed you so much!"

The two exchanged a few words, then walked into the inner hall.

...

In the inner hall, incense wafted gently.

Bai Li dismissed all the servants, leaving only the two of them, personally pouring a cup of Longjing tea for Chen Sheng.

After some casual conversation, Chen Sheng inquired about the 'Flag Bandits' who had long occupied the White Dragon River.

Bai Li waved his hand casually:

"After hearing your story of the capsized boat, I secretly remembered it. Later, when I was stationed in Jiangnan, I sent out the navy, using a stratagem to lure and kill those bandits."

"Their lair was even burned to ashes."

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng smiled immediately:

"No wonder I couldn't find any trace, it seems I owe you one."

Bai Li burst into laughter:

"Brother, why say such things? Without your imparting of martial arts, how could I achieve the Innate Realm today?"

Chen Sheng shook his head, not sharing the same thought. Back then, Old Bai had saved his life, so he taught martial arts in return.

Now, Bai Li valued their friendship and avenged him for the capsized boat's enemies.

During this period, Old Bai treated him with generous hospitality, and Chen Sheng intended to repay such kindness.

Thinking this, he took out a jade bottle from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Bai Li.

Chen Sheng said softly:

"You have followed the new emperor in conquering lands for so many years, now holding a high-ranking position; I imagine you're already aware of the Cultivation world."

"This jade bottle contains ten Innate Pills; one can assist someone to achieve Martial Arts Innate."

Hearing this, Bai Li's hands trembled slightly:

"Brother, this is too precious."

Being an Innate Martial Artist himself, he seized opportunities to achieve success.

Ten Elixir Pills mean ten Innate Martial Artists, ensuring the Bai Family's worldly prosperity for generations.

Chen Sheng smiled gently, offering further advice:

"If you are so inclined, you could marry women from the imperial branches."

The Chen Clan has been around for hundreds of years, with countless branches, not a rare occurrence!

Just like the Yan Region's Chen Clan, established by Chen Sheng.

The women of the Chen Clan's branches number in the hundreds of thousands.

These Chen Clan women have ancestors who were cultivators, with a higher probability of producing immortal seedlings than ordinary people.

Hearing this, Bai Li appeared somewhat dejected:

"His Majesty mentioned this to me as well, and I have married a princess from the previous dynasty."

"I now have seven sons and six daughters, all tested for Spiritual Roots with the Imperial Family in recent years, but none are immortal seedlings. It seems we lack the fortune!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Sheng gently patted his shoulder:

"This new emperor seems considerate and loyal."

"No need to worry; cultivator offspring are not all immortal seedlings. For example, among the thousands in the Chen Clan bloodline, those with Spiritual Roots are rare."

Bai Li nodded gently.

Chen Sheng further analyzed:

"Moreover, your ancestors were not cultivators, making it even more difficult. Only by having many children can you make up for quality with quantity, which is the way out."

"With the founding of the new dynasty, royal lineages begin anew, aiming to branch out and select immortal seedlings."

"During this period, if you can have immortal seedlings early, binding yourself to the Chen Clan, that is the foundation of wealth and prosperity."

Upon hearing this, Bai Li suddenly realized and nodded solemnly:

"Brother, I understand."

...

Chen Sheng stayed a few more days, gently refusing Bai Li's warm offer to escort him with a personal guard.

On this day, the rosy sunset fell, the river breeze gently blowing, by the tranquil riverbank, Chen Sheng left a token, cupped his hands, and bid Bai Li farewell:

"Farewell, until we meet again!"

With that, he controlled the Flying Shuttle, turning into a Cyan Rainbow, heading towards the 'Fenghua Immortal City'.

Bai Li stood in place, his eyes full of longing, looking back determinedly — he must have many children!

...

Linglong Immortal City, ten thousand miles away.

Too far!

The journey was fraught with risks.

In his previous life, Chen Sheng, being a centenarian, naturally dared to venture!

In this life, being in his prime, with ordinary fortune, he cherished his life more. After considering, he chose the nearest Immortal City — Fenghua Immortal City.

This city was established by the Qinghua Sect, with Great Powers skilled in Fake Pills stationed there throughout the years, comparable to Linglong Immortal City.

Most importantly, it was only eight thousand miles away, mostly deserts and secular kingdoms in between, posing minimal danger.

Moreover, Sun-Raising Mountain was not far from Fenghua Immortal City.

Chen Sheng harbored a thought that perhaps in this life, he might reconnect with the main branch of the Chen Clan through blood relations.

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