Chapter 355: 171-172: Dao Orthodoxy is rare among the immortals, there will be a joyful feast in Changchun_1 Chapter 355: 171-172: Dao Orthodoxy is rare among the immortals, there will be a joyful feast in Changchun_1 In the Stationed Immortal City of Nanxun, Chen Dengming stood with his hands folded behind his back, leaning against the window, radiating a majestic aura.
His robust figure emanated an extraordinary charm that set him apart from the crowd.
He observed the bustling Stationed Immortal City.
In just a few short years, the city had thrived due to the reputation of having true Immortals residing in it.
The city was filled with gambling houses, performance stages, and taverns, bustling with merchants.
It had surpassed the prosperity of many major metropolises in Nanxun.
Especially along the riverside docks towards the west of the city, various waterborne trades had developed rapidly, bringing in a substantial economic flow.
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Chen Dengming admired the rapid development of Stationed Immortal City in just four years.
He couldn’t help but praise Jiang Qiang’s talent for business, chuckling lightly in appreciation.
“Qiangzi, for you, the title of the top martial artist in the world seems less deserving than the top business genius in the world.
Stationed Immortal City…
The name you’ve chosen and utilized is truly commendable, showcasing your masterful business acumen.”
From behind, Jiang Qiang smiled and replied respectfully, “Brother Chen, when I decided to name the city ‘Stationed Immortal City,’ it was in your honor.
But as the years passed, the mortals have misunderstood and regard me as the resident Immortal of the city.
It’s really…”
Jiang Qiang shook his head with a bitter smile.
Chen Dengming laughed lightly, “Qiangzi, do you think I would care about such false reputations?
Moreover, after just a few years, you’ve become so formal?”
On hearing this, Jiang Qiang scratched his head awkwardly, flashing a more genuine smile, “Well…
Brother Chen, after all, you’re now a Great Cultivator of the False Core stage.”
“No matter what stage I reach, even if I were to reach the Golden Core stage, I would still be your Brother Chen.”
Chen Dengming shook his head and laughed as he walked to the table and poured two glasses of wine.
Passing one to Jiang Qiang, he said, “As I’ve always told you, don’t pay too much attention to the status of a cultivator.
You should not label others as mere mortals; after all, didn’t you and I also start from being mortals?”
Jiang Qiang hurriedly took the glass with both hands, touched by his words and filled with admiration.
He responded earnestly, “You’re right, Brother Chen.”
Until now, he was somewhat anxious around Chen Dengming as he perceived the other as a Great Cultivator of the False Core stage; Jiang Qiang still saw himself as a low-level Qi cultivator.
This feeling of inferiority was quite natural given their years of separation.
But he now realized that Chen Dengming had remained consistent throughout the years.
Whether during times of weakness or strength, Chen Dengming had always treated everyone the same, regardless of whether they were cultivators or mortals.
His humility had never changed despite the passage of time and increase in power.
Jiang Qiang was deeply moved by such an unwavering and humble nature, capable of inspiring admiration.
Such a man, no matter how mighty he becomes, would never forget old friends.
At this moment, Jiang Qiang questioned himself if he could maintain the same humility and consistency if he were to become powerful like Brother Chen.
“Cheers!”
The two glasses collided, and Chen Dengming downed the wine in one gulp.
He tapped Jiang Qiang’s shoulder lightly and transferred some spiritual energy into him, saying,
“Qiangzi, you’ve taken care of the family over the years for me, and I will, of course, help you as well.”
Jiang Qiang grinned, “Brother Chen, you’ve saved my life countless times.
I willingly devote myself to your family, and I’ve grown quite fond of Jing’er and Yiran…”
As he spoke, he glanced at the two children playing cheerfully below.
Chen Dengming also looked below at his son and daughter at play, a satisfied smile crossing his face.
Chen Yiran and Chen Jing were now almost eight years old and had been practicing martial arts for nearly two years.
Perhaps due to their consumption of Black Cloud Leopard’s blood from a young age, and the regular body fortification with gentler spiritual energies from the Spirit Crystal provided by Jiang Qiang, the health issues they previously had were long gone.
In comparison to normal children, they were much stronger and exhibited exceptional martial arts talents, truly inheriting Chen Dengming’s martial arts legacy.
Observing the two robust and agile children playing, Jiang Qiang sighed inwardly.
Unfortunately for Chen Dengming, his two children did not possess Spiritual Roots.
He held back from voicing these thoughts.
Not possessing Spiritual Roots has its benefits; at least with the current status of the Chen family, the two children would undoubtedly live a life free of worries and full of riches.
However, they would never be able to achieve immortality.
Jiang Qiang opened his mouth and decided to speak, “Brother Chen, I believe my life has already taken its course.
After all, I am over forty now and only have a fifth level Qi cultivation.
With a low-grade spiritual root, I’m already satisfied with my current achievements.”
“Oh?”
Chen Dengming turned to look at Jiang Qiang and, seeing the contented smile on his face, realized that Qiangzi truly was at peace.
In the past few years, Jiang Qiang had established his own lineage in the mortal world, not only acquiring the title of the world’s top martial artist but also marrying multiple wives and fathering four children.
Life indeed was good for him.
Jiang Qiang continued in a playful tone, “My life has already been fulfilled.
Now, even if you ask me to return to cultivation, subjecting myself to strenuous practice every day just for a sliver of hope for Foundation Establishment,
I would rather remain in the mortal world, take more wives, have more children, and enjoy being the top martial artist in the world.
It’s better to be a rooster’s head than a phoenix’s tail.
It’s a good life.
In the future, if any of my children show great potential, I’ll send them to the Cultivation World…”
Chen Dengming laughed and patted Jiang Qiang’s shoulder, saying,
“Rest assured!”
Jiang Qiang’s face immediately lit up with excitement, his skin turning a bit red.
The excitement he felt appeared even greater than when he had his own cultivation breakthrough.
That’s because he knew when Brother Chen said ‘Rest Assured,’ he could surely rest assured.
It didn’t matter if he couldn’t reach the Foundation Establishment stage.
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He had enjoyed his moment of glory, experienced luxury, and even piloted a Spirit Boat himself.
What was there to fight for with such a low-grade spiritual root?