Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 4: My Li Family Flourishes with Descendants
Previously on Family Management Game In Immortal Continent...
Li Wei felt a deep sense of satisfaction seeing his descendants enjoying such harmonious marriages.
As time advanced within the game, Li Dalong and his wife settled into a rhythm of farming and weaving, all while Dalong dedicated himself to his Cultivation.
[Fifth Year]
[Through persistent hard work, Li Dalong has successfully reached the third level of Qi Refining.]
[During the same year, Xu Cuihua’s pregnancy concluded with the birth of a son, who was named Li Yaozu!]
[Congratulations on the growth of your family, Incense +10!]
"A child at last!"
Overjoyed by this double stroke of luck, Li Wei celebrated by taking a generous gulp of his drink.
On the screen, Li Dalong had been pacing anxiously outside, but now he began to dance with pure delight. "The Ancestor has manifested! It is a boy! The Li family has an heir!"
The scene transitioned quickly. Li Dalong was soon seen weeping emotional tears before the Ancestor’s altar while cradling his infant son.
"Ancestor, look at this healthy boy. My son Yaozu surely possesses the talent of an immortal!"
Li Wei decided that such an occasion demanded a reward.
[Activating 'Ancestral Blessing: Love from Ancestors', consuming 4 points of Incense.]
A radiant glow immediately descended, bathing Li Dalong and his child as they stood before the altar.
"My son, do you see? Our Ancestor has appeared once more. He has blessed you to live a life free from sickness and misfortune!"
[Gained Incense +2]
Once the excitement settled, Li Wei hurried to inspect the newborn’s personal stats.
Li Yaozu’s potential was clearly superior when compared to Li Dalong’s messy Spiritual Roots.
[Spiritual Roots: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth]
[Wood Spiritual Root: 56]
Even though he still possessed mixed Spiritual Roots, their quality varied. While a score of 100 represents a perfect Spiritual Root, a value of 56 is considered quite decent for an ordinary person.
It was a significant improvement over Li Dalong’s 38-point Golden Spiritual Root!
"The Li family is truly beginning to flourish!"
In high spirits, Li Wei ordered Yuexian to prepare a late-night meal. After eating, he returned his focus to the game’s progression.
As a Cultivator himself, he could stay awake all night without feeling the slightest bit of fatigue.
He watched silently as the Li family continued to evolve.
The arrival of the child brought visible changes to the Li household on the interface.
Li Dalong expanded their home significantly and cleared several acres of productive land.
The game appeared to simulate seasons as well, showing the fields lying dormant at times. Fortunately, Li Dalong’s status as a practitioner allowed him to hunt, ensuring the family never went hungry.
A short while later, a notification caught Li Wei off guard.
[Li Dalong has cleared the Wild Boar Forest of its inhabitants and earned the trait 'Wild Boar Killer'!]
"???"
Li Wei wondered what kind of bizarre trait that was.
He clicked the icon to read the description.
[Wild Boar Killer: Increases overall combat power by 10% and boosts damage against porcine creatures by 200%.]
"Impressive," Li Wei remarked, giving a mental thumbs up. It appeared his descendant was becoming quite specialized in his skills.
With the new addition, the Li family home felt vibrant and full of life.
Li Wei observed Li Dalong bringing young Li Yaozu—who was still just crawling—to the altar to pay respects. It was clear Dalong believed in instilling the tradition of Ancestor worship as early as possible.
[Gained Incense +3]
Soon after, Li Wei noticed that Xu Cuihua was expecting once again!
Checking the in-game calendar, he saw it was now the seventh year.
"That’s my descendant for you, a real man!"
The time passed quickly.
[Xu Cuihua has given birth to a daughter, named 'Li Yaoqing'!]
[Congratulations to the Li family on their new member, Gained Incense +10]
The familiar scene played out again as the family gathered at the altar.
"This unfilial descendant has let the Ancestors down. We did not produce a son this time. I beg for your forgiveness, Ancestors!"
Li Dalong wailed as if he had committed a grave sin.
He held the confused Li Yaozu while Xu Cuihua stood beside him looking dejected, cradling the baby girl.
"What is this? Favoring boys over girls?"
Li Wei’s expression soured. To him, any descendant who contributed to the family was valuable, regardless of gender. This bias was unacceptable.
He paused to consider his move.
[Activating 'Ancestral Blessing: Love from Ancestors', consuming 2 points of Incense.]
This time, he targeted the skill exclusively on Li Yaoqing.
Li Dalong seemed to grasp the message immediately. His subsequent bow was filled with a hint of fear.
"Please, Ancestor, do not be angry. Dalong understands now. Every child of the Li family is precious and will be loved. Thank you, Ancestor, for the blessing upon Yaoqing!"
[Gained Incense +3]
Seeing this, Li Wei’s annoyance faded. Although direct communication was impossible, he could use these methods to signal his will. By singling out Li Yaoqing for the blessing this time, his intent was unmistakable.
As the family resumed their activities, Li Wei checked Li Yaoqing’s stats.
Her aptitude was quite low, even trailing behind Li Dalong’s. Her Water Spiritual Root only reached a meager 20 points.
However, it didn't bother him. As long as the family numbers grew, everyone could contribute; more hands in the fields were always welcome.