Chen Jiuyang secured the position of Young Master of the Chen family, earning the respect of the hundreds of core members present.
He accepted the title of Young Master with a clear conscience.
After a conversation with the Chen family patriarch, Chen Jiuyang returned to his villa. Unlike before, a contingent of Chen family martial artists was already guarding the entrance, and numerous people had come to offer congratulations, hoping to foster good relationships with Chen Jiuyang's family.
It was only then that detailed information about Chen Jiuyang was distributed to the core members of the Chen family. They discovered that Chen Jiuyang was a hidden gem. His parents were ordinary farmers, and if they could win them over, they too would reap significant benefits.
Furthermore, judging by Chen Jiuyang's rapid rise, it was evident that he possessed a secret fortunate encounter.
"Greetings, Young Master. Congratulations on taking your rightful position. These are some humble gifts we have prepared."
"Young Master, we wish you well. May you bring glory to the Chen family's name in the future!"
The entrance to the villa was packed with Chen family members. Upon seeing Chen Jiuyang's return, they respectfully parted to the sides, clearing a path for him.
Chen Jiuyang slowly nodded to each of those who came to curry favor with him and said, "Uncle Fang, please accept these gifts and keep a record."
"Certainly, Young Master," Fang Bahua replied with a smile.
Standing at the villa entrance, Chen Jiuyang announced loudly, "I have gained some insights today and will be entering secluded cultivation. I kindly ask all clan members not to disturb me. We will have plenty of time to interact in the future."
The crowd was somewhat surprised. Chen Jiuyang had gained insights even after participating in the trial competition today, indicating his cultivation was about to advance further. He truly was a peerless genius.
"The Young Master speaks wisely. We implore you to cultivate diligently and bring glory to our Chen family's name at the enthronement ceremony the day after tomorrow!"
"Young Master, we shall take our leave now!"
In the martial world, strength commanded respect. Chen Jiuyang had convinced them all with his performance, and after obtaining his detailed profile, their admiration for him grew.
With four apertures in the Profound realm, he could defeat opponents at the peak of the Profound realm, a feat of crossing two cultivation realms. He had also mastered a divine intent technique, solidifying his title as a peerless genius.
After reviewing Chen Jiuyang's profile, they watched his performances in the provincial martial rankings. Even when injured and bleeding, he pressed forward against adversity, his fists connecting with brutal force, all in pursuit of the top spot. His determination ignited their spirits.
They were also aware of Chen Jiuyang's grievances and knew him to be a person of loyalty and righteousness. Therefore, they all wholeheartedly accepted his ascension to the position of Young Master.
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly and then entered the villa.
Inside the villa, it was no longer just a couple of maids and servants, but a team of them, attending to the every need of Chen Jiuyang's parents and grandparents.
When one person achieves success, their family benefits.
Granny Zeng and Chen Gaoming were inside. Chen Gaoming stood up, cupped his fists, and bowed, "Greetings, Young Master. Congratulations!"
Chen Jiuyang nodded slowly. Although Chen Gaoming was at the peak of the Profound realm, he was already over fifty. If he could enter the Earth realm in this lifetime, he would be qualified to serve as an elder steward or be dispatched to manage some of the Chen family's businesses.
During his conversation with the Chen family patriarch, the patriarch had also provided Chen Jiuyang with a general overview of the family's current situation.
Granny Zeng sat on the sofa, her gaze towards Chen Jiuyang filled with warmth. "Jiuyang, your status as Young Master is now confirmed. We have also made arrangements for your parents. Now, come with me to the Chen family's treasure vault, and you may select the resources you require."
"Alright," Chen Jiuyang replied.
Granny Zeng rose and led Chen Jiuyang away from the back of the villa, arriving before an unassuming estate. Within the estate lay a hidden realm, filled with dense spiritual energy. Even the most ordinary plants here were at least a century old.
Granny Zeng explained, "This is the spiritual land of our Shushan Chen family. It has been carefully protected since ancient times. The various medicinal and spiritual ingredients cultivated here can only be exchanged with contributions."
Inside the estate, Chen family members with Earth realm cultivation managed the grounds. Granny Zeng entered a residence within the estate where a catalog listed the Chen family's current comprehensive resources. The catalog, spanning thousands of entries, was overwhelming.
Granny Zeng stated, "Only the Young Master and the Patriarch upon their succession are permitted to enter and select items freely once. However, there is a prerequisite: you must be able to fully utilize them."
Chen Jiuyang nodded, then eagerly eyed the catalog. With his divine physician heritage, he lacked for nothing in terms of cultivation techniques. His pure Yang body only required sufficient medicinal ingredients!
After scanning the catalog, Chen Jiuyang began rapidly listing the resources and medicinal ingredients he needed.
Coming to the Chen family to acknowledge his ancestry and "reap benefits" was indeed not a wrong decision.
Chen Jiuyang listed a great many medicinal ingredients, leaving Granny Zeng somewhat stunned. "Jiuyang, can you possibly use so many medicinal herbs?"
Chen Jiuyang replied, "The secrets behind it are not convenient to share with you, but I will indeed use all these medicinal ingredients."
Granny Zeng paused, then gave a wry smile. "You've taken all the pure Yang medicinal ingredients. Now, some of our Chen family members will have nothing suitable to use these resources for."
"Heh heh," Chen Jiuyang merely chuckled, then asked Granny Zeng to arrange for all the required medicinal ingredients to be delivered to his villa.
Cartload after cartload of high-aged medicinal ingredients were delivered to the villa, astonishing many in the Chen family. What was their Young Master doing, emptying the family's medicinal herb reserves?
Back in the villa, Chen Jiuyang immediately began using these medicinal ingredients to prepare medicinal baths for his cultivation.
The potent medicinal energy washed over Chen Jiuyang's body, allowing him to experience an unprecedented sense of opulence.
He couldn't even estimate the value of this batch of medicinal ingredients.
Thick vital energy radiated from Chen Jiuyang's body. Fang Bahua, guarding the entrance, sensed this surge of energy and his expression turned serious. The Young Master's cultivation was about to advance again.
As time passed, four hours, eight hours, twelve hours, twenty hours, thirty-six hours.
It wasn't until the enthronement ceremony, scheduled for the day after tomorrow, was about to begin that Chen Jiuyang finally emerged from his cultivation chamber.
Fang Bahua handed Chen Jiuyang his clothes and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Young Master, on another step forward in your cultivation."
"Young Master, you must be close to the Earth realm, aren't you?"
Chen Jiuyang rarely showed a smile, but he did so now, saying, "Just a little longer."
Chen Jiuyang's vital energy was as vast as an abyss, even more terrifying than that of a Grandmaster in the Earth realm. To be honest, even if Fang Bahua had advanced to the Earth realm, he couldn't fathom the current stage of Chen Jiuyang's martial cultivation.
Granny Zeng called out from outside the door, "Jiuyang, all the powers of Shushan have arrived. We are only waiting for you, the Young Master of the Chen family, to be enthroned. Since you have emerged from seclusion, please come with me."
Chen Jiuyang emerged from the villa's basement and saw Granny Zeng, smiling as he said, "Thank you for waiting, Granny Zeng."
Granny Zeng glanced at Chen Jiuyang's physique, her eyes showing surprise, then delight. "You child."
"It seems destined that our Chen family's Young Master will make a name for himself in Shushan today."