67: Chapter 68 Strange Purpose

"Alchemist Chen, from today on, you are the seventh Elder of the Qin Family, and not a Guest Elder."

"This..."

Chen Fan was secretly shocked. He did not expect the Qin Family to take this matter so seriously, and that the mysterious Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor approved it as soon as he came out of seclusion.

"Alchemist Chen, you are currently at the 12th Level of Qi Refining. If you have rich Spiritual Qi, it won't be long before you enter the Peak Qi Refining Stage. Your residence will be moved to a place closer to the core Spiritual Vein where the Spiritual Qi is denser."

Chen Fan hesitated slightly, understanding the Qin Family's thoughts—it was nothing more than wanting to bind him completely.

Great Elder Qin Yuanshan took a sip of spiritual tea and said slowly, "If you move to Luoxia Mountain now, there will be many affairs to attend to, and other Cultivators will be coveting you, which will definitely affect your cultivation; rather than that, it is better to stay in the Foundation Establishment Family, where you can actually make progress in your cultivation."

"Moreover, if you stay in the Qin Family, it will not affect your business over there."

Chen Fan's thoughts raced. After careful consideration, he nodded slightly, "Thank you, Grand Elder. This Junior is willing to continue staying in the Qin Family."

"Good, it is settled then."

Great Elder Qin Yuanshan was overjoyed, stroking his gray beard with great satisfaction.

Actually, the sequence of events was just as he had thought. When the Ancestor of the Qin Family heard the report from Great Elder Qin Yuanshan, his expression was extremely ugly.

He was not willing to let an outsider become a Family Elder in his heart, as this meant a substantial increase in cultivation resources.

"Old Ancestor, I have personally inspected that Spiritual Vein location. The guarding Cultivators are all Cultivators from the Lv Family. Furthermore, we have received definite news from the Superior Sect that the registered name is indeed Chen Fan."

"Chen Fan is a talented Alchemist. If our Qin Family is stingy and reluctant to win him over, wouldn't we be suffering a loss for nothing?"

As he spoke, he took out the Jade Slip information.

After reading it, the Ancestor of the Qin Family stroked his gray beard, his expression grave and thoughtful, "Is that so!"

Upon confirming the real connection with the Zifu Family, he immediately changed his attitude.

He smiled, "Then it is settled. Although he is an Elder with a different surname, he has also produced many descendants for the Qin Family over these years."

"Yes, Old Ancestor, I will handle it for him right now."

The news of Chen Fan becoming the first Elder with a different surname who was not a Guest Elder in the history of the Qin Family caused a stir in the Son-in-laws Courtyard. The other Matrilocal son-in-laws from the same period looked on with envy.

Who said a Matrilocal son-in-law has no future? Chen Fan was their role model. In the following days, they worked exceptionally hard, fulfilling their duties as Matrilocal son-in-laws, wishing they could have more children.

After becoming an Elder, the whole Family could move to the vicinity of the core Foundation Establishment Spiritual Vein, and the Family specially established the "Chen Family Courtyard."

The dense Spiritual Qi rushed towards them, making people feel indescribably comfortable. Looking at the gilded characters on the courtyard gate, he felt a thousand emotions and was in high spirits.

As a Matrilocal son-in-law, becoming an Elder of a Foundation Establishment Family was something that had never happened before, no matter where it was.

He wanted to establish a powerful Cultivation Family, to reach Foundation Establishment, Purple Mansion, and Core Formation, and this was just the beginning.

He secretly made up his mind to strive to reach the Peak Qi Refining Stage within a year.

And his wives were even more overjoyed.

The Mortal wives Qin Fang, Qin Yue, Qin Shu, and Qin Lan saw their status in the Family rise sharply. Even when Family Cultivators saw them, they had to show them three points of courtesy, which was unimaginable before.

And Qin Mei, who had remarried, was even more excited. She had lived in her maiden home before and no one looked up to her, but now she was highly respected.

Qin Wei's father, Qin Mushan, was arranged by the Family to a more relaxed position, which was not only easy but also came with quite a few Spirit Stones every month.

In the private room of the Purple Qi Coming from the East Shop in the Lv Family.

Lv Moran looked at a pile of High Grade Medicinal Pills with excitement, and a strange expression appeared on his face.

He rubbed his smooth chin, knowing that his old injuries were gradually improving and it wouldn't be long before he recovered.

He was originally a talented Young Lord with good Aptitude. If he hadn't been plotted against, he wouldn't have fallen into such a predicament.

"Alchemist Chen, thank you."

Lv Moran stared straight at Chen Fan for a long time, and finally took out the prepared Spiritual Plants and Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch, the amount of which was much higher than before.

Chen Fan did not stand on ceremony; after all, the monthly expenses for a large Family were enormous.

However, not long after leaving the Lv Family shop, he felt a chill behind him.

"Am I being targeted?"

Chen Fan swept his spiritual sense slightly and found a medium-sized Cultivator dressed in black.

"Who is this person?"

Thinking of the many Cultivators who were on bad terms with Lv Moran, his expression suddenly became serious.

Just like before, he deliberately circled around the market and did not take the teleportation array directly.

When he walked to a street corner, he saw the other person coming towards him.

Chen Fan's expression sank. Without a word, he revealed his High Grade cone-shaped Magical Artifact and said coldly, "Fellow Daoist, what is the meaning of this? Why have you been following me?"

"Fellow Daoist, I have no malicious intent."

A clear voice came slowly, with anxiety mixed in the female voice.

"Who are you?"

Chen Fan suddenly realized; this woman was the zither-playing Cultivator Su Yan.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, it is not convenient to talk here, please come with me."

Su Yan's words were gentle, and her eyes were full of anticipation.

"This woman is Lv Moran's woman. What exactly is her purpose?" Chen Fan frowned, very curious in his heart, but he did not refuse.

The two walked around, and before long, they arrived near a residence.

Su Yan looked around and, finding that no other Cultivators were following, slowly let out a sigh of relief.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, this is my small courtyard. It is not much, but it is quiet."

As she spoke, the courtyard door slowly opened, and pavilions, terraces, and flowing water came into view.

Spiritual Plants were dotted everywhere, full of greenery.

"Fellow Daoist Su Yan, I wonder what the important matter is?" Chen Fan looked around, carefully checking if there were any other Cultivators.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, there is no need to be so nervous."

Su Yan took off her heavy coat, revealing her graceful figure, and walked slowly to the ancient zither placed in the courtyard, playing it at will.

However, the sound of the zither was filled with sorrow, making people feel extremely depressed after listening.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, the news that you are refining Medicinal Pills for Lv Moran has already reached the ears of the other Young Lords. You must be careful in the future."

After speaking, she continued to play the zither with a calm expression.

"This matter was within my expectations. Presumably, Fellow Daoist Su has other important matters! If it is within my power, I am naturally willing to help."

Su Yan smiled faintly upon hearing this and got up to walk to a Spiritual Plant with blooming flowers.

She sniffed it slightly and said slowly, "Fellow Daoist Chen, I do have something that requires your help. If it can be successful, it will be of great benefit to you."

"Is that so?" Chen Fan raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Lv Moran is not a kind person. The Cultivators who have refined Medicinal Pills for him over the years have all died miserably."

"Why is this?"

"Lv Moran is also a cultivation Alchemist. He will search the souls of the excellent Cultivators he meets. Right now, the timing is just not right. When the time comes, Fellow Daoist, you will inevitably die."

As soon as these words were said, Chen Fan was shocked, his face full of disbelief.