Time flew by, and a year and a half passed in a flash.
One day.
The tiring day finally ended. Ye Xuan lay in the courtyard, enjoying a rare moment of leisure.
Then, he began to check his attribute panel:
[Name: Ye Xuan]
[Age: 31]
[Cultivation: Level 5 Qi Refinement Stage (49%)]
[Profession: Grade-1 Alchemist (Advanced), Grade-1 Talisman Master (Advanced)]
[Cultivation Technique: Qi Inhalation Technique]
[Magic Artifact: Amethyst Furnace (Grade-1 Magic Artifact)]
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These were mainly Ye Xuan's gains in the past year and a half.
Of course, most of these were gained from the achievements of having 10 children, 100 children, 10 wives and concubines, 100 wives and 100 concubines.
The improvement in alchemy proficiency, as well as the status as a Grade-1 talisman master, were all obtained from the "critical hits" with the birth of children. They could be regarded as good resources. As for the other critical hits, they were only some spirit stones and gold coins.
As his alchemist proficiency improved, the efficiency and success rate of his pill refinement also increased rapidly.
The most important thing was still the Essence Enhancing Pill. It could allow Ye Xuan's wives and concubines to recover quickly after pregnancy to give birth again.
At the same time, Ye Family's reputation as a family of immortal cultivators had spread thoroughly. More family clans were willing to send the outstanding women from their family clans to the Ye Family to marry Ye Xuan.
Basically, Ye Xuan would take in concubines every month.
In addition, because of marriage, it could be said that the Ye Family had a good relationship with all the family clans in the neighborhood.
As the Ye Family grew stronger and gradually became a giant family in the surrounding region, more family clans would choose to enter into a marriage alliance with Ye Xuan. This formed a virtuous cycle.
However, for the sake of having exceptional offspring, Ye Xuan was extremely selective now. A concubine's looks had to be at least 8 points. Otherwise, they were all rejected.
However, even so, a large number of family clans still sent their family members to the Ye Family.
The system was able to check each wife's favorability toward him.
Therefore, Ye Xuan could be sure if these women were following him willingly, and he could also determine if there were any spies among them.
There was definitely such a possibility, but Ye Xuan had not encountered it yet.
"In just over two years, my cultivation has reached Level 5 of the Qi Refinement Stage."
"This speed is outstanding even in the Ten Thousand Flower Sect."
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Ye Xuan's lips.
At this rate, he might be able to reach the Foundation Establishment Realm in less than ten years!
When the time came, he would also be a giant in the Ten Thousand Flower City!
The patriarchs of the three major family clans were only in the Foundation Establishment Realm. They were all old antiques who had lived for hundreds of years.
And how old was he?
Of course, without considering the hundreds of years of cultivation rewarded by the system, he would be at most 40 or even 50 years old by that time…
He would have reached the Foundation Establishment Realm before he was even 50 years old. This was considered very young.
Moreover, at the Foundation Establishment Realm, he could become an ordinary elder in the Ten Thousand Flower Sect. When the time came, he might be able to hoodwink some little junior sisters~
At the thought of this, Ye Xuan was a little excited.
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"Family Head, there's a letter from a mysterious person."
At this moment, Kong Qiu's voice came from outside.
"Yes, come in."
Ye Xuan's eyes lit up as he roughly guessed something.
Creak!
The courtyard door slowly opened and Kong Qiu walked in slowly. He respectfully handed the envelope to Ye Xuan.
"Old Kong, how many years have you been in the Ye family?"
Ye Xuan took the envelope but did not open it. Instead, he raised his eyes slightly and looked at Kong Qiu with a smile.
"Family Head, I have worked in the Ye family for 18 years." Kong Qiu did not know what Ye Xuan wanted to ask, but he still answered honestly.
"Hmm, this is a Rejuvenation Pill. It can extend one's lifespan. Take it."
Ye Xuan nodded gently and then took out an exquisite jade box and handed it to him.
"No, no, you can't!"
"This is too valuable. I'm already very satisfied to be able to work in the Ye Family for such a long time. I don't dare to ask for more."
Kong Qiu knelt down with a plop, a little overwhelmed by the favor shown upon him.
"Get up!"
"Kneeling as you wish? How improper!"
Ye Xuan glared at Kong Qiu speechlessly.
"Family Head, this is really too valuable…"
"This is a pill which only immortals are worthy to consume. I really don't have the fortune to enjoy it…"
Kong Qiu hurriedly stood up and looked at Ye Xuan with a bitter smile.
What he said just now was indeed what he was thinking.
As a butler in the Ye Family, he was already very satisfied to work under an immortal. He had a wonderful family. Life was blissful and harmonious, and his children were all healthy.
Now, Ye Xuan actually wanted to give him a pill that only immortals could take. He was really flattered.
"Just take it as I tell you to."
"Not only you, but the other old butlers will also have a share when the time comes."
"You guys are the only ones now who can work in the Ye Family. If anyone suddenly leaves early, then who can I find to take over the job?"
Ye Xuan forced the Rejuvenation Pill into Kong Qiu's hand.
One Rejuvenation Pill was enough to increase a mortal's lifespan by 10 years.
Kong Qiu and the others were now his trusted aides, but they were already in their seventies. All of them had white hair and beards. Although they looked energetic, one could never tell when they would suddenly die.
Since he had the ability now, he would naturally let them live longer.
After all, they were all his own people. He would never be stingy with his own people.
"Thank you for your gift, Family Head!"
Kong Qiu clutched the jade box tightly with both hands. Tears welled up in his yellow eyes and he almost knelt down again.
However, after being glared at by Ye Xuan, Kong Qiu did not kneel in the end. Instead, he bowed deeply to Ye Xuan.
"Okay, okay. You know I hate this kind of formality."
"Hurry up and consume this medicinal pill. Then, quickly contact the other family clans and see how many of them are willing to enter into a marriage alliance this month."
Ye Xuan waved his hand and said casually.
"Yes, Family Head!"
Kong Qiu was overjoyed and left respectfully.
The next day, at dawn, Ye Xuan left the Ye Family alone.
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Ouyang Family Clan.
Today, the Ouyang Family was especially lively.
This was because the Ouyang Family had taken the lead in organizing the gathering of the independent cultivators this time.
Almost all the independent cultivators in Ten Thousand Flower City had received invitations, and one after another, they began to rush to the Ouyang Family Clan residence.
Ye Xuan also drove a carriage. After spending four hours, he finally arrived at the Ouyang Family Clan residence.
"Lord, are you here to participate in the gathering of independent cultivators?"
When Ye Xuan arrived at the Ouyang Family Clan, a servant came up to him and asked respectfully.
"Yes, this is the invitation."
Ye Xuan smiled and took out the invitation that the mysterious man had sent yesterday.
With a slight injection of spiritual energy, the golden patterns on it began to emit a faint golden light.
Although no one would impersonate an immortal, the anti-counterfeiting measures were quite well done.
"Exalted Immortal, please follow me!"
After confirming Ye Xuan's identity, the servant became even more respectful and changed his address to "Exalted Immortal".
It could be seen that in the eyes of mortals, immortal cultivators were definitely at the top.
"Thank you."
Ye Xuan chuckled and did not put on airs. He looked very approachable.
This made the guards and other servants at the door feel very strange.
They had been in the Ouyang Family for so long and had seen many Exalted Immortals. However, they had not seen many who were as easy-going as Ye Xuan.
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