Cultivation Starts with Rejuvenation

The residual power of the sword light slashed across his chest.

If it weren't for his fan-shaped magical artifact sharing the impact, he would have been decapitated by now.

"Bang!" The disciple of the Fiery Sun Sect fell heavily to the ground, blood oozing from his mouth.

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, a few disciples from the Fiery Sun Sect quickly carried the wounded away.

Although it was a magical combat between junior cultivators in Qi Cultivation, Qin Chuan also felt his blood boil with excitement.

Born into the Qin Family with exceptional talent, he had lived for more than twenty years without experiencing a life-and-death duel. After all, he was still young, with the passionate blood of youth in his chest.

"Chuan'Er, stop dreaming. You're born into the family, and it's better not to encounter such life-and-death duels for your entire life." Qin Henian sensed his surging passion and splashed a cold bucket of water over him.

The major sects of Celestial Origin Province encourage magical combat not only because it benefits cultivation but also due to a mindset akin to nurturing Gu.

After all, there are many sect disciples.

This world is never lacking in talent; what it lacks are resources. Only those who emerge from the turbulent waves have the right to be granted resources that elevate them to the pinnacle.

Within a family, they can't recruit talents like a sect. Whenever one with exceptional talent emerges, they must be carefully nurtured; otherwise, the family's upper combat power can easily become extinct over generations.

Moreover, don't underestimate such life-and-death duels; families without substantial assets can hardly afford them.

This is also why commerce associations highly praise life-and-death duels. Every match, regardless of win or loss, inevitably consumes a large amount of spiritual talent, Pill Medicine, healing costs, and even magical artifact damages, significantly stimulating the market economy.

This is something Yan Qingwan deeply felt over the past decades. If she had a choice, she would rather never experience the slaughter of duels.

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The next morning, Qin Henian prepared to visit the Fu Family with Qin Chuan.

"Xiaoli, Xiaoyan, you two can explore around. However, you'd better not spend too much Spirit Stones for now. Save them for the grand event in half a month; there will surely be good things then." Qin Henian instructed the two.

"We'll be prudent." Li Ji'an and Yan Qingwan nodded with a smile.

However, as soon as the four came downstairs, they encountered a group of people coming towards them.

"Master Qin, hope you're well?"

The seven-person group was led by someone wearing Fiery Sun Sect's top-tier attire, with a youthful look yet white hair, holding a high stance.

"Master Wang, pleasure to meet." Qin Henian's expression became stern, clasping his hand in greeting.

This person was the Fake Pill True Man of the External Affairs Hall of the Fiery Sun Sect. Twenty years ago, during a relic venture, Qin Henian had met him, albeit as the backdrop supporting Biyun Sect's Elder.

In terms of cultivation, they were both Fake Pill True Men.

But in terms of status, the other was equal with the Elders of Biyun Sect, a notch higher than him.

"Just common courtesy." Master Wang nodded slightly, then raised his hand to introduce a prosperous-looking middle-aged man beside him: "This is Fu Yuanjiang, the current patriarch of the Fu Family."

Qin Henian's expression faintly changed, sensing the visitor's unfriendly intent.

"Master Qin, please." Finished speaking, without waiting for Qin Henian's reaction, Master Wang casually pointed towards a table in the hall.

"Master Qin, I'm here to discuss trade matters." Fu Yuanjiang stated his purpose with a smile.

With a cultivation of only Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, yet facing Qin Henian as an equal peer.

"Haha, Patriarch Fu is very considerate, please." Qin Henian thought for a moment, feeling muddled, opted not to ponder and see what the other wanted to discuss.

Subsequently, Qin Henian led Qin Chuan following Master Wang towards the table in the hall.

Yan Qingwan glanced at Li Ji'an, who did not hesitate, raised his foot and followed.

The other party came with seven people, along with the Elder from the Fiery Sun Sect to carry weight; their intention was clear.

With fewer people on his side, it was not the time to leave.

Arriving at the table, Master Wang and Fu Yuanjiang seated themselves unceremoniously.

Qin Henian wasn't bothered, casually pulled out a chair and sat down, simultaneously gesturing Qin Chuan and Li Ji'an to sit as well.

"Hmm? No sense of propriety." Just as the three were about to sit, Master Wang suddenly snorted coldly, turning to look at a member of the Fu Clan behind him.

Qin Chuan and Yan Qingwan were instantly stunned there; the other's move was clearly to insult indirectly, as everyone except for Master Wang and Fu Yuanjiang remained respectfully standing behind them.

Faced with the other's overbearing and vulgar tactics, Li Ji'an secretly found amusement. However, as the other came prepared, he was unsure if Qin Henian, being less fond of thinking, could handle it.

"Good!" Qin Henian hardly hesitated, immediately applauding.

Then he turned to Li Ji'an and the others: "Learn well, you all are by the level of patriarchs, see how Patriarch Fu has his clan members so obediently trained? Quick, sit."

Opposite them, Fu Yuanjiang's face suddenly turned unsightly.

Clearly intended to negotiate as an equal with Qin Henian, only to be instantly demoted to the level of juniors by one remark.

Li Ji'an leisurely sat down, somewhat surprised by Qin Henian's handling.

"Master Qin, I have come to discuss cooperation." Realizing pressure tactics weren't working, Fu Yuanjiang cut to the chase.

Qin Henian lightly stroked his short beard, watching Fu Yuanjiang calmly, waiting for his next words.

"Now that the Great Marsh Mountain range has opened, Cangyun State should engage in commerce with our province. Our Fu Family occupies eighty percent of the Spirit Bamboo Market, but the output is a bit limited. If the quality of your Qin Family's Purple Bamboo is guaranteed, our Fu Family is willing to purchase in large quantities to help your Qin Family's Purple Bamboo find its market."

"Hahaha." Qin Henian suddenly burst into laughter without any warning.

Laughing until he leaned forward and back, nearly bringing tears to his eyes.