bookbashuk Chapter 106 The Next Patriarch
Chapter 106 The Next Patriarch
Chapter 109 The Next Patriarch (Third Update)
"The Yun family of Yingchuan... Yun Ruifeng has quite the arrogance."
Everyone's expression changed slightly upon hearing this, as this was not a title that only a prestigious family could bestow.
You either belong to a family that produces Golden Core cultivators or a family that controls an entire prefecture. Even the powerful Zhang family still calls themselves the Zhang family of Qingya.
Now that you're spouting such nonsense in front of the host, where does that leave the Zhang family?
The atmosphere in the main hall suddenly became heavy. Every cultivator from the Zhang family wore an angry expression, and elders such as Zhang Yuanyi secretly sent messages to Zhang Xingyao, hoping that he would drive the two families out.
"The Yun family and the Ming family, they certainly didn't come here with good intentions!"
Huang Jinxuan felt a great headache. Putting aside the choice of words, the Yun family's congratulatory gift was only a first-level spiritual item, which was even inferior to that of a Qi-refining family. Wasn't this a blatant humiliation?
"Thank you for your kindness, Clan Chief Yun. I will accept it."
Zhang Lingyu's gentle words echoed in the hall, leaving everyone, including Zhang Yuanhua, feeling somewhat incredulous.
He had thought the two families were there to humble themselves, but they had come to humiliate him instead. The old man frowned and asked telepathically, "Lingyu, today is your Foundation Establishment Ceremony. Yun Ruifeng's insults are so egregious that it wouldn't be an exaggeration to kick him out on the spot."
After all, if this matter were to get out, the Zhang family's status and prestige would be greatly damaged.
"Elder, there's no need to worry. After all, they're here to attend the ceremony. They're at the Foundation Establishment stage, so it would be impolite to kick them out on the spot."
Zhang Lingyu responded with a cold laugh: "Let's see how long they can keep jumping around. Once the beast tide is over, I'm afraid the Yun family won't even be able to offer a single grain of spirit rice."
"Of course...it has to be someone who makes the donation."
Yun Ruifeng below was slightly taken aback. He had thought the other party would be furious and kick him out, but he didn't expect it to be glossed over so easily. He looked up at the boy, who was neither sad nor happy, and whose expression was unreadable.
Although he still looks like a young boy, his every move seems to exude great power.
It seems that no one who can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage so quickly is simple.
He couldn't help but shiver, and suddenly felt a pang of regret. But what's done is done, and there was no chance for reconciliation between the two families. He smiled faintly and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhang is indeed extraordinary. I have truly broadened my horizons today."
After he finished speaking, he was about to return to his seat when he heard a voice from the young man behind him, floating lightly.
"Clan Chief Yun, I know a little about physiognomy. I see that your forehead is dark, so you should be careful."
Upon hearing this, everyone glanced at him sideways. They hadn't expected Zhang Lingyu to respond so gently just moments before, only to suddenly utter such harsh words.
Darkening between the eyebrows?
It's just a bloody disaster...
This can be completely understood as the Zhang family declaring war on the Yun family.
Since you refuse to bow your head, I will beat you until you do, and make your Yun family disappear completely from Yingchuan County.
Huang Jinxuan secretly observed Li Yanshan's expression and found that the Jade Light Pavilion cultivator did not seem to have much of an expression, which meant he supported what Zhang Lingyu said.
"In that case, the extermination of both families a few years from now is practically a done deal..."
The old man has a very keen sense of smell; it seems I need to make more plans when I get back, and try to make a big profit.
"you!"
Yun Ruifeng's face instantly fell upon being mocked. After a few moments, he realized his lapse in composure, suppressed his anger, and replied indifferently, "Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist. I will naturally be more careful."
Then he returned to the corner, sat down, and drank the spirit wine without saying a word.
His disheveled appearance even made Ming Yichuan, who was standing to the side, chuckle.
They came, but then they mocked others, only to be mocked in return and then feel unhappy, bringing shame to the family. They would have been better off not coming at all.
After all the noble families had presented their congratulatory gifts, Li Yanshan, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, slowly stood up. All eyes in the hall were on him, and everyone was very curious about what he would bring out.
The old man held a jade box, smiled slightly, and said, "The Li family of Jade Light Pavilion congratulates Fellow Daoist Zhang on advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, and presents him with a low-grade Foundation Establishment magic weapon, [Crimson Sky Flowing Fire]."
"Foundation Building Artifact!"
Everyone was slightly taken aback, their faces full of envy. They hadn't expected this person to be so close to the Zhang family, even bringing out a low-grade Foundation Establishment magic weapon for a mere Foundation Establishment ceremony.
If it's the Golden Core Ceremony, are they going to bring out a magic weapon?!
"This gift is far too precious, senior!"
Zhang Lingyu hadn't expected this either. The fact that the other party came was already a great honor for the Zhang family, so there was no need to give any gifts.
"This wasn't my own decision; my father personally instructed me to make sure this item was delivered!"
Li Yanshan smiled slightly. Who was the father he was referring to?
It was none other than True Person Xuanhao, who was guarding the Black Cloud Poisonous Dragon in the Forest of Withered Bones!
The cultivators present also knew why this Golden Core cultivator was staying in Yingchuan County; it was simply to wait for the demon beast to advance to the Demon King level before killing it and obtaining materials.
It was the Zhang family who invited him.
The Bone Forest was Ming family territory, but this Golden Core cultivator occupied it without even a word. The Green Serpent Fortress didn't care, and at the time, they had nowhere to vent their anger.
There's nothing we can do; after all, they're Golden Core cultivators, and backed by a Nascent Soul sect.
In fact, Li Yanshan hadn't planned to give away a Foundation Establishment artifact, but the other party had instructed him to give the Zhang family some rewards, so he simply chose this one in order to maintain good relations.
Anyway, someone at the peak of Foundation Establishment wouldn't need this.
He gently opened the jade box, revealing the [Crimson Sky Flowing Fire] inside, and introduced it: "This sword is three feet and seven inches long, made primarily of Earth Core Fire Copper, mixed with Fiery Wasteland Iron. I heard that Fellow Daoist Zhang wields a sword, so I specially chose this one."
"Thank you for your kindness, senior. Please convey my gratitude to Master Xuanhao. I will definitely visit you in person to express my thanks in the future."
"I will definitely pass on the message."
Li Yanshan smiled. This young man was only in his thirties. If he didn't perish, there was indeed a sliver of hope.
Even if they can't break through to the Golden Core stage, they can still reach the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, which is more than enough to serve as henchmen for the Li family.
As the celebration was drawing to a close, Zhang Yuanhua dropped a bombshell.
After the beast tide ends, Zhang Lingyu will succeed Zhang Xingyao and become the next head of the Zhang family.
The Zhang family members were not too surprised by this news. This was a consensus reached by the elders long ago. As the "Yuan" generation gradually rose to prominence, Zhang Xinghao and the others would begin to step down and give up their positions.
"I knew I was right!"
Huang Jinxuan and his vassals were greatly impressed, as they had heard some rumors before coming to Qingya Mountain.
Even before Zhang Lingyu had established his foundation, the Zhang family intended to make him a candidate for clan leader.
Now that the decision has been made, they are starting to think about how to curry favor with the new patriarch of the Zhang family.
"What do you think, Brother Yun?"
Ming Yichuan, who was in the corner, glanced at the telepathic message. In his opinion, this kid was not yet up to par and there was no need to worry too much.
Yun Ruifeng was in danger of dying because he had been humiliated to his face, and his face was not very good. Although he had brought it on himself, he did not agree with the opinion of this Ming family patriarch.
He had a feeling that this person was even more terrifying than Zhang Xingyao.
After pondering for a moment, he sighed, "If this boy doesn't die, he will surely be the one to destroy both our families."