Longevity Clan Starts with the Patriarch's Marriage Chapter 5 - 5: Pihai Realm Level 8_1

Chapter 5: Pihai Realm Level 8_1

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“Wonderful, this solidifies our stability even further.”

Han Li gently tapped Li Mingmeng’s forehead, a surge of joy filling his heart.

The Dragon’s Chant Golden Bell Shield and the Tiger Roar Iron Cloth Shirt guaranteed his defense, rendering him virtually invincible. Concurrently, the Falling Star Arrow Manual significantly bolstered his offensive capabilities, effectively addressing his previous shortcomings.

With his late-stage Pihai Realm Sixth Heaven cultivation base, and now possessing two Supreme Grade Yellow-Rank cultivation techniques alongside two Lower Grade Profound-Rank martial techniques, finding a worthy opponent within the Pihai Realm would prove exceedingly difficult.

The Falling Star Arrow Manual, however, demanded considerable arm strength. Fortunately, the Dragon’s Chant Golden Bell Shield and the Tiger Roar Iron Cloth Shirt were perfectly suited to amplifying his physical prowess and power, more than fulfilling the prerequisites for the archery manual.

Consequently, his only remaining need was a bow of comparable quality.

Several months elapsed, and Li Mingmeng gave birth to their second child.

This time, it was a daughter, who unfortunately possessed only Ninth Grade cultivation talent. Han Li harbored a flicker of disappointment, yet he kept it concealed. He tenderly kissed her forehead, continuing to provide Li Mingmeng with exceptional care.

This reassured Li Mingmeng. Her deep affection for him was undeniable, and she had genuinely feared that her child’s mediocre talent would displease him.

“Mingmeng, once you’ve fully recovered this time, you should exercise caution and focus on your cultivation. We can consider another child only after you’ve broken through to the True Qi Realm,” Han Li murmured softly, holding her close.

“Mmm~,” Li Mingmeng softly agreed, though her heart harbored a different intention.

Inwardly, she resolved not to take precautions next time, nor to exert her essence to leave her body prematurely. Her desire was to bear another child with Eighth Grade talent for her beloved husband.

After spending some time accompanying her, Han Li departed, conveniently collecting two System rewards on his way out.

“You have sired an offspring with Ninth Grade talent, you receive one year of cultivation, you gain one year of life, you obtain a Supreme Grade Yellow-Rank cultivation technique, you receive a Beauty Preserving Pill, and your cultivation talent is enhanced.”

“The number of offspring with cultivation talent has reached twenty, you receive twenty years of cultivation, you receive a Seventh Grade Lifespan Extension Pill, and you obtain a Supreme Grade Yellow-Rank [Sun Chasing Bow].”

Within the confines of the bedroom, Han Li surveyed the two System notifications, a contented smile gracing his lips.

He had anticipated the second reward—cultivation, elixirs, and a formidable weapon—aligning with the rewards granted for siring ten talented offspring. What pleased him further was that while the preceding weapon was a Supreme Grade Yellow-Rank sword, the current acquisition was a bow, perfectly complementing the Falling Star Arrow Manual.

Indeed, obtaining a Supreme Grade Yellow-Rank bow would have been a significant challenge otherwise. Weapons, much like cultivation techniques, were classified similarly. Typically, those in the Pihai Realm’s later stages, or less affluent cultivators in the Gangyuan Realm, would wield weapons of this caliber.

The first reward, however, surpassed his expectations. Beyond the customary rewards of cultivation, longevity, and a new technique, this instance included an additional Beauty Preserving Pill. Furthermore, the technique’s rank had been elevated from Top Grade Yellow-Rank to Supreme Grade.

It appeared that once the count of offspring surpassed one hundred, each subsequent child would yield four distinct reward categories. However, to attain a monumental reward akin to the one for reaching one hundred, the threshold would need to be two hundred, three hundred, and so forth.

Despite fathering a few more offspring over the past year, including the most recent arrival, his total still fell short of one hundred and ten. A considerable distance remained.

Dispelling these tangential thoughts, Han Li opted to claim the twenty-one years of cultivation. He assumed a cross-legged position, preparing to meticulously absorb and integrate this substantial influx of cultivation power.

The fragmented cultivation years he had accumulated thus far were insufficient to propel him to the pinnacle of the Pihai Realm Sixth Heaven. Yet, he was confident that these twenty-one years would suffice for him to advance into the Pihai Realm’s later stages. How much further he could progress, even Han Li himself could not definitively say.

With his cultivation talent now further amplified, the absorbed cultivation would undoubtedly yield even greater efficacy.

Han Li’s aura surged dramatically, swiftly shattering the realm’s existing constraints to ascend into the Pihai Realm’s Seventh Heaven. His advancement persisted, reaching the mid-stages of the Pihai Realm’s Eighth Heaven before finally reaching a stable plateau.

“Huff~”

Exhaling deeply, Han Li’s smile widened as he felt the vast Sea of Qi within him expand once more.

The vast Sea of Qi within an eighth-level cultivator of the Pihai Realm dwarfed that of a first-level cultivator, presenting an immense disparity in power. Such an advanced practitioner could effortlessly subdue dozens of their lower-level counterparts. Han Li, however, possessed strength that surpassed even that of an ordinary eighth-level Pihai Realm cultivator.

“It requires approximately another thirty years of dedicated cultivation to reach the pinnacle of the ninth level within the Pihai Realm,” Han Li mused, calculating that the journey would demand slightly more time than initially anticipated. Yet, this did not trouble him; his rate of progress was already remarkably swift. Given that it would take considerable time for his descendants to reach the subsequent stage, he saw no harm in solidifying his current cultivation base. Time was something the venerable ancestor Han Li had in abundance, especially now that his lifespan had been significantly extended.

After casually storing away his array of weapons, pills, and cultivation techniques, Han Li proceeded to the main hall of the Han Family, issuing a formal summons for a gathering.

An hour later, all the pivotal figures of the Han Family had convened, each exhibiting the highest degree of respect and deference. Those entrusted with managing the family's affairs were inherently astute; their current standing was inextricably linked to Han Li, the family's revered ancestor. The greater his power, the more influential the Han Family became, and consequently, the higher their personal status ascended.

Should any descendant capture Han Li’s favorable attention, their standing within the clan would soar, leading to their nurturing as key individuals and the bestowal of abundant resources. Observing the assembled descendants before him, Han Li announced, “I have convened this meeting primarily to address four crucial matters.”

“Please, honored Father, enlighten us!” Han Li’s children responded with prompt reverence. The eldest among them was nearing forty, while the youngest was in their thirties.

Han Li gave a slight nod and continued, “Firstly, intensify efforts to encourage procreation. The rewards for bearing children will be doubled. Every married descendant of the Han Family must have at least four offspring. For each additional child beyond this, the reward will increase by a further fifty percent.”

“Secondly, disseminate the word that I intend to take more concubines; five should be sufficient.”

“Thirdly, as I approach my two hundredth year, preparations must be made accordingly. This impending birthday celebration requires meticulous organization.”

“Fourthly, our Han Family's business operations have remained localized within Lingjun City for a considerable duration. It is now time to expand our reach throughout Fengyang Manor. Deliberate carefully amongst yourselves and partition the territories; no one is permitted to delay or falter in this endeavor.”

“Should these directives be executed with exemplary success, I shall not hesitate to bestow generous rewards, encompassing Spirit Stones, medicinal pills, advanced cultivation techniques, formidable martial skills, divine weaponry, and even Life Extension Pills.”

Upon the conclusion of Han Li's pronouncements, a brief silence enveloped the hall, swiftly followed by an eruption of excited affirmations.

“Yes, Father.” The children were overcome with enthusiasm. Possessing no innate cultivation talent and a natural lifespan of merely one hundred years, with nearly half their lives already elapsed, the prospect of Life Extension Pills held immense significance for them. They harbored no reservations regarding Han Li’s commands, their sole desire being to fulfill them to the best of their abilities in order to garner their father’s promised rewards.

As his children dispersed, a subtle smile flickered across Han Li’s features. He understood that waiting for descendants to multiply at a natural pace would be an exceedingly lengthy process. Direct personal intervention to promote fertility was a far more expedient approach. In their eagerness to obtain the rewards Han Li offered, the descendants would naturally incline towards having more children. As the descendant population rapidly swelled, Han Li would, in turn, receive greater system rewards, enabling him to swiftly enhance his cultivation and overall strength. Of course, prudence dictated not relying solely on this strategy; he himself would continue to take concubines, personally fathering more offspring to ensure an even greater proliferation of descendants in the future.