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Chapter 176 Arranging Clan Affairs, Heading to Tianshui

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"The inheritance of a Golden Core cultivator? There's actually such a thing?"

Zhang Xingyao looked surprised and somewhat skeptical as he took the inheritance token from Zhang Lingyu's hand. After a long while, he exclaimed with delight, "There's actually a fifth-grade cultivation technique there?"

Although the clan's "Purple Sun Secret Manual" is also a Golden Core cultivation method, it is only a fourth-grade technique and is not comparable to the "Burning Primordial Fire Scripture".

Moreover, the "Burning Primordial Fire Scripture" has a sequel that can directly point to the Nascent Soul stage.

Although it requires going to the Qin Kingdom to find a cultivator named Mingyu, it does not prevent this cultivation method from bringing prosperity to the family.

As for the magical artifacts, elixirs, and the like inside, they are nothing compared to this cultivation technique that can suppress the clan's fortune. Zhang Xingyao also fantasized that there might be a Golden Core magic treasure inside, but that was unrealistic.

"In that case, when does Uncle plan to depart?"

"Lingyu has lost a lot of his life essence. I think we should set off in three months. After all, Tianshui County is only a few days away from us."

Considering Zhang Lingyu's condition, Zhang Yuanhua decided to postpone it for a while longer. By then, the six flying swords would probably be well-prepared and would be a great help to them.

"And what about the personnel arrangements?"

"This was already discussed. This time, Lingyu, Xingyao, and I will go to Tianshui County, while Yuanlin, Xinghao, and the other two will stay behind to guard the family."

Without hesitation, the old man said, "Yuanlin will continue to guard Qingya Mountain, Mingyue Mountain will be left to Xinghao, and Lin Keqing will be in charge of Yunjing Mountain. As for the spirit stone mine, Yuanyi will be in charge."

"It's good that Xingyao is back. Use these three months to prepare well in the clan. As for Yuanyi, you can go there in a little while."

"Understood."

Everyone nodded in agreement. This arrangement was reasonable. The round trip would only take about half a month, which was nothing for cultivators. At most, it would just take a little more time inside the inheritance cave.

As for danger, there is definitely some, but all three are cautious people. If there is any real danger, they will definitely back down.

After finishing discussing the matter of the inheritance cave, the old man took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Now that this matter is over, I will not return with you. Tianshui County is not far from Linhai County, and I will go there directly to seek an opportunity for a breakthrough."

"Are we finally leaving?"

Everyone already knew that the old man's lifespan was not long to begin with, and it was only thanks to the longevity pill that Zhang Lingyu brought back and the golden elixir he obtained by the bronze gate that he had the opportunity to break through to the golden elixir stage.

If successful, the Zhang family will become a family of Golden Elixir cultivators in a few years or a decade or so.

If that doesn't work, then we'll just have to wait a few more decades and see what happens to Zhang Lingyu and Zhang Xingyao.

Zhang Yuanhua's achievement of the Golden Core stage not only means that his family can leap into the ranks of Golden Core families, but also gives him the opportunity to join the Jade Light Pavilion and break away from the Li family's vassalage.

In order to seek protection, he agreed to Xuanhao Zhenren's request. Now he has to pay 30% of his spirit stone profits to the Zhang family every year. Calculating his income for the past year, he has given them at least 30,000 to 40,000 spirit stones.

This does not include what was given to Yuguang Pavilion.

This is just the beginning. You have to understand that the initial agreement was for a period of twenty years!

As the Zhang family grows stronger, the amount of spirit stones they need to pay each year will increase, and in twenty years the total amount of spirit stones will be enough to reach a million!

With this amount of spirit stones, it is entirely possible to cultivate one or two Golden Core cultivators.

Moreover, regardless of the Li family's attitude twenty years from now, as long as True Person Xuanhao is still around, or if the family has a new Golden Core cultivator, they will never let go of their money bag.

This is the real reason why the Zhang family is anxious.

"How confident is the Grand Elder?"

"About 30-40%..."

Zhang Yuanhua replied calmly, "This is under the condition that all preparations are complete. However, if we switch to cultivating the 'Burning Yuan Fire Scripture,' we might be able to add another half-point."

"Thirty or forty percent?"

The crowd looked somber; they had already reached the pinnacle of ordinary rogue cultivators.

"You don't need to do this. Many cultivators spend their entire lives and barely even have the chance to break through to the Golden Core stage. I, an old man, am fortunate to have this opportunity, and I can say that I have few regrets in this life."

The old man continued, "I can even rest assured about my family."

If it were ten years ago, he would definitely be concerned about the safety of his family. But now the Zhang family is thriving. Even without him, there are still five Foundation Establishment cultivators to oversee things, and there will be Zhang Yuanyao, Wang Menghan, and other family members and disciples in the future.

Barring any major incidents, the family's prosperity can be guaranteed for another few hundred years.

Furthermore...

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but glance at Zhang Lingyu. This junior of his had suddenly appeared out of nowhere, with one opportunity after another. If there were no accidents, the Golden Core stage was almost a certainty, and the Nascent Soul stage might even be possible.

"The rise and fall of the family depends entirely on Lingyu."

The old man was silent for a moment, then said:

"Now that everything has been arranged, let's go out first. Lingyu, you should take these three months to recuperate. Let your second grandfather take care of the clan's affairs for now."

"Yes."

After explaining everything, Zhang Xingyao and the others left the cave together. Just as they were about to go their separate ways, the old man stopped them and said solemnly:

"Xingyao, Xinghao, if I really fail and perish, if there is a real crisis, the family will still have to rely on you to support it."

"If that day ever comes, remember, you must protect Lingyu. As long as he is there, our Zhang family will have a chance to start over."

Zhang Yuanhua didn't mention Zhang Yuanlin and Zhang Yuanyi, since given their lifespans and strength, they probably wouldn't last that long.

"Yes, I understand."

The two nodded in agreement, listened to the old man's instructions for a few more minutes, and then left.

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Inside the cave, Zhang Lingyu looked at the six flying swords in the Thunder Storage Pool and was very excited. He had spent a lot of time and effort on this sword formation, and now that it was finally completed, he could finally put an end to his worries.

The six flying swords are between high-grade and top-grade, and are the most domineering lightning in the world. Looking at the entire Zhao Kingdom, apart from the disciples of the Nascent Soul sects and the long-established aristocratic families, there are probably not many people as arrogant as him.

"In this way, even against a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, we can hold our own for several rounds."

Although I have never fought against a true late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, this statement is not an exaggeration. If it weren't for the limitations of my cultivation techniques and level, I might very well have been able to kill him.

After exploring Master Mingyu's cave, he should take the elixir and go into seclusion.

Seven or eight years have passed since he established his foundation. If he hadn't been preoccupied with clan affairs, he should have broken through a year ago.

The early to middle stages of Foundation Establishment are relatively simple, but breaking through to the later stages requires a lot of hard work. Zhang Xingyao, for example, wasted many years in the middle stage. Judging from his aura today, he should break through to the later stage within the next ten years.

Zhang Lingyu should also make better use of the intelligence system to seize opportunities and break through his cultivation as soon as possible.

For no other reason than that, in the Spirit Puppet Sect incident eighteen years later, without a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivation level, one simply wouldn't be able to fight against the others.

Thinking of this, he first sent a message to Wang Menghan, and then closed his eyes to regulate his breathing.

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Three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Zhang Lingyu's injuries have mostly healed, and he and Zhang Xingyao are currently in the main hall, quietly waiting.

Once the familiar figure entered the main hall, the two stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said, "Junior greets the Supreme Elder."

"Is everything arranged?"

"Rest assured, Grand Elder, everything has been arranged within the clan."

The news of their departure for Tianshui County was known only to the Foundation Establishment members of the clan; the rest of the clan knew nothing about it. Zhang Yuanlin publicly announced that the three of them were going into seclusion to cultivate.

In order to conceal his whereabouts, Zhang Lingyu also did not notify Wang Menghan.

The inheritance of the Golden Core is of utmost importance and cannot be leaked. Otherwise, it will inevitably arouse the vigilance of other forces, and perhaps even True Person Xuanhao will pay attention to this matter.

Once the Golden Core cultivator leaves the arena, there will be nothing left for them; they might not even get a sip of soup.

"In that case, let's set off from Redwood Ridge."

"Understood."

After making preparations and informing Zhang Yuanlin, the three concealed their tracks and quietly flew away from the family compound, heading towards Redwood Ridge.

If one were to go to Tianshui County, the fastest route would undoubtedly be through the former Ming family territory, but that would alert True Person Xuanhao, who was in the Dry Bone Forest, and would certainly attract his attention.

With Zhang Yuanhua around, they could fool those at the peak of Foundation Establishment, but not those at the Golden Core stage.

Although it will take two more days, it's better to take the route through Redwood Ridge to be on the safe side.

On the way, to avoid running out of things to talk about, Zhang Xingyao started to talk about the future development of the family based on the situation in Tianshui County: "Lingyu, do you think it would be more profitable if we opened a shop in Tianshui Town? We wouldn't do business in pills, but rather open a restaurant."

He asked this question because he had personally inspected the family's various businesses over the past three months.

The most successful restaurant in the industry is Zuixianlou in Yanxingfang Market.

Since Zhang Lingyu brought back Zhang Xingfu's wine recipe, after some discussion, the clan decided to adopt this suggestion and vigorously promote Yunwu Immortal Wine.

Nearly a year has passed, and it has proven that Zhang Xingfu's gamble paid off. As soon as the wine was sold, it was snapped up by Foundation Establishment cultivators and was often sold out as soon as it was released.

Perhaps the wine was so good that many cultivators secretly wanted to buy the recipe and brew it themselves. Unfortunately, the recipe had already been taken back to their families, and the cultivators who were in charge of brewing the wine had lost their memories, so they could only return empty-handed.

Although many restaurants were envious and wanted to seize it by force, they gradually fell silent after hearing that Zhang Xingfu was backed by the Li family of Yuguang Pavilion.

Compared to restaurants, shops are not doing as well.

Seeing how popular Lingjiu Industry was, Zhang Xingyao thought about continuing to promote it. Tianshui County also had many Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators, so he should be able to earn some spirit stones.

"this..."

Zhang Lingyu thought for a moment, and considering the current situation in Tianshui County, finally shook his head and said:

"Uncle, I don't think this is appropriate. Although Tianshui Prefecture is a large prefecture like Yanxing Prefecture, how can it be compared to the latter?"

"As the front line against the demon race, Yanxing County has a great immortal city like Tianliu City, which means that cultivators will gather there. Tianshui County is right next to it, so there won't be many independent cultivators staying there, just like our Yingchuan County."

"Furthermore, Tianshui Market is controlled by the major powerful families in the county, and very few outsiders can get in. Even if they could, how many could run a shop under such high pressure?"

"I see."

After hearing the explanation, Zhang Xingyao stopped bringing up the topic.

He had served as the clan leader for over twenty years and was very familiar with the surrounding forces. There were three Golden Core forces in Tianshui County: the Chen family, the Lin family, and Yunhai Cave.

There are more than a dozen Foundation Establishment forces remaining, each relying on one of the three for survival.

Among them, Yunhai Cave is the most powerful, with two Golden Core cultivators. Although the other two families each have only one, they have been closely connected through marriage for many years, which is why they are able to resist Yunhai Cave's intrusion.

The cooperation between Lin Fenghan and Chen Yifeng in the Jade Spirit Valley Secret Realm is proof of this.

Even if the Zhang family is determined to enter Tianshuifang, they must rely on one of the forces, which would offend the other. In the event of a conflict between the two families, their assets could very well be reduced to ashes.

Because the conflict between the two sides is irreconcilable, disputes occur almost daily in various places, and sometimes they escalate to the point that even Golden Core cultivators get involved in the battle.

Ultimately, the six powerful figures behind the scenes intervened to mediate the situation.

However, due to the beast tide, a Golden Core cultivator died in Yunhai Cave, and the Chen and Lin families gradually gained the upper hand. However, the former had another Golden Core cultivator break through, which caused the situation to fall into a stalemate again.

After discussing the market, the three talked about the future development of their families, and three days later they successfully entered Tianshui County.

At least you can't feel anything yet. The further you fly in, the more you can see that there are cultivators guarding all the key passages.

Has the situation become that dire?

Looking at the scene below, Zhang Lingyu frowned slightly. The serious atmosphere was even more intense than when she confronted the Ming and Yun families before. After flying over a valley, she could hear the sparse sounds of fighting.

He used his divine sense to investigate and discovered that several cultivators from Yunhai Cave and the Chen family were vying for a third-tier spiritual fruit.

The three paused briefly in the air and could see that six or seven cultivators from both sides below had already died, each move aimed at the opponent's fatal spot.

Further away, several streaks of light were rushing towards the valley.

Judging from their aura, they should be Foundation Establishment cultivators from both families.

"Let's go, stop looking."

Zhang Yuanhua shook his head slightly, indicating that the two could leave. Although the Foundation Establishment cultivators who had come here were not yet able to detect their whereabouts, it was better to leave in order to avoid unnecessary trouble.

The cave dwelling left by Master Mingyu was located in an unnamed valley. Although it was not shown on the map, with the guidance of the token, they successfully arrived at their destination two hours later.

Seeing that the valley in front of him was not in the heart of the three families and that no cultivators were making a move there, Zhang Lingyu breathed a sigh of relief.

He was secretly glad that the master had chosen a good location; otherwise, if there were other cultivators nearby, and the figure breaking the formation attracted their attention, they might have been surrounded and killed.

Although it might not be possible to stop them, if a Golden Core cultivator were to intervene, losing the items would be a minor matter; their lives would be the most important thing.

After the three of them carefully checked again and confirmed that there were no problems, Zhang Lingyu suggested, "Let's set up an array first, so that the commotion won't be too great and attract the attention of the other three families."

"it is good."

After saying that, Zhang Yuanhua and the other person nodded and dispersed to the side to set up the formation.

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