bookbashuk Chapter 105 Foundation Building Ceremony
Chapter 105 Foundation Building Ceremony
Chapter 108 Foundation Establishment Ceremony (Second Update)
Qingya Mountain.
The sky was filled with rays of light and auspicious clouds, and the palaces were covered with colorful silks and flower petals, creating a festive atmosphere.
The Zhang family members, dressed in magnificent fairy robes, beamed with excitement and anticipation.
Today is Zhang Lingyu's Foundation Establishment Ceremony. As the fourth person in the family to achieve Foundation Establishment, it also represents the family's gradual rise to prosperity. The Zhang family spent nearly three months preparing for the ceremony.
"Squeak, it seems that all the forces in Yingchuan County have arrived. Even the heads of the Yun and Ming families have come in person."
Zhang Lingtai, dressed in fine clothes, was naturally the one to come out and greet them as a direct descendant of the clan.
In his view, with Zhang Lingyu advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, most of the forces that came here were probably there to express their loyalty, in addition to offering their congratulations.
Even the Yun and Ming families bowed their heads, let alone the others.
As I pondered, an old man in brown robes walked down the mountain, his face beaming with joy, followed by two beautiful women.
"So it's Chief Huang."
Zhang Lingtai hurriedly stepped forward to greet her. Although the Huang family was a vassal state, the woman who married into the Zhang family was now Zhang Xingyao's wife, so he had to call her "Auntie" every time they met.
This led to the Huang family's status rising accordingly.
"Yes, how could I not come to such a joyous occasion?"
Huang Jinxuan stroked his beard with a smile. The stronger the Zhang family became, the more benefits the Huang family could gain. If they could really occupy the entire Yingchuan County in the future, they could also get some land and people thanks to their close relationship.
It's not impossible for someone in the family to reach the Foundation Establishment stage at that time.
Of course, there was another purpose to this trip, which was to send the two female cultivators from the families behind him up the mountain to cultivate.
He had inquired from various sources and learned that Zhang Lingyu was not married, but the Zhang family intended for him to get married. If he could find someone he liked, then the Huang family would be even closer to each other.
Of course, it's fine if you don't like them. Zhang Linghao from the Zhang family, and Zhang Lingtai in front of us, are also unmarried, aren't they?
Although I'm reluctant to part with them, this is the tragedy of being from a small family.
"Oh, those old guys are here too."
Huang Jinxuan observed the guests and immediately spotted the patriarchs of the Wang and Du families. Each of them was accompanied by a young girl, who seemed to share the same thoughts as him.
He quickly stepped forward to greet them: "Brother Wang, Brother Du, you've arrived quite quickly."
"A once-in-a-century joyous occasion, how could we not be happy?"
The two clan heads glanced discreetly at the woman behind him, their faces beaming with smiles: "Brother Huang, who's that over there?"
Huang Jinxuan followed their gaze to the corner of the main hall, where he saw Yun Ruifeng and Ming Yichuan drinking alone, with no one daring to approach them.
"These two really dared to come. Are they really going to bow down and admit defeat?"
Being Foundation Establishment cultivators, the three only dared to communicate telepathically. In their view, the Zhang family's sending invitations to both families was nothing more than an attempt to humiliate them, but they didn't expect the family to actually dare to come.
Not only did they rush over, but the clan chief himself came.
To outsiders, this appears to be a sign that the two powerful families have bowed their heads and admitted defeat.
"I suspect there's something else going on that's not being done..."
The Wang family patriarch knew their character well; how could they possibly let go of a blood feud spanning hundreds of years? Just as he was about to continue speaking, a shout came from outside the hall: "Deacon Li of Tianyuan Market has arrived."
No sooner had the words been spoken than an old man strode into the main hall, drawing envious glances from the crowd.
Li Yanshan is a cultivator from the Jade Light Pavilion, and his cultivation has already reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage. His personal arrival is a great honor for the Zhang family.
Actually, he didn't have to come, but the Zhang family's report about the Mo Yun Poisonous Flood Dragon made him gain the attention of his own Golden Core cultivator and bring him many benefits.
Both out of courtesy and reason, we still have to come.
Zhang Yuanhua and the other three Foundation Establishment cultivators immediately went to greet him, bowing and saying, "It is truly an honor for our Zhang family that Deacon Li has come."
"We've been friends for many years, so it's only natural that we're here."
Li Yanshan smiled and looked at Zhang Lingyu beside him, saying, "This must be Lingyu. He is indeed a handsome man. He has reached the Foundation Establishment stage in his thirties. He is a top-notch genius in the sect."
"Thank you for your praise, senior. I am merely benefiting from my family's reputation; how could I possibly be compared to the superior sect?"
Zhang Lingyu bowed and said.
Don't be modest.
The old man wasn't lying; even in the Jade Light Pavilion, there were very few cultivators who could establish their foundation before the age of forty.
"Please take a seat." Zhang Yuanhua greeted Li Yanshan as they walked upstairs, while the other aristocratic families took the opportunity to observe Zhang Lingyu.
"Is this Senior Zhang Lingyu? He is indeed a man of great talent."
In the cultivation world, strength is paramount. Even if you are senior or old, you still have to respectfully address someone as "senior" when you meet them.
If Zhang Lingyu were to achieve the Golden Core stage one day, people like Zhang Xinghao would no longer be able to call him "Little Nineteen," but would have to address him as "True Person."
"Ying'er, Yu'er, have you seen Senior Zhang Lingyu? What do you think of him?"
Huang Jinxuan sipped his spirit wine, squinting at the young man at the head of the table who kept toasting him. The two girls beside him blushed and nodded slightly.
Putting aside his cultivation level, his delicate and pretty appearance alone is enough to make many young girls fall in love with him.
They understood why their clan leader had brought them here; if they could truly catch his eye, their future would be secure.
Once most of the guests had arrived, Zhang Xingyao cupped his hands and said with a smile, "Thank you all for attending my Lingyu's Foundation Establishment Ceremony today. Please don't be shy; there will be plenty of spiritual fruits and wine!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the Zhang family members filed out, each carrying a crystal-clear jade plate piled high with shimmering spiritual fruits and nectar.
Many disciples from Qi-refining families and independent cultivators who came here had never eaten such things before. If their elders hadn't been there, they would have already wolfed them down.
According to etiquette, the first thing to do is for the guests from all sides to present their gifts.
Huang Jinxuan was the first to stand up, holding a jade box in his hands, and said: "The Shuiyue Huang family congratulates Senior Zhang on his advancement to the Foundation Establishment stage and presents three second-tier spiritual items, [Blood Essence Dates]."
"Wow, the Huang family is really generous, taking out three at once."
Many cultivators from the Qi Refining Clan below showed surprise. This thing was considered extremely precious among second-tier spiritual items. It seemed that they had really gone to great lengths to curry favor with the Zhang family.
"Thank you, Chief Huang, this is truly a generous gift."
Zhang Lingyu nodded with a smile, and then cultivators began to present congratulatory gifts.
"The Wang family of White Wolf Mountain congratulates Senior Zhang on his advancement to Foundation Establishment and presents him with a second-tier spiritual item, [Blazing Profound Essence]."
"The Du family of Purple Lotus Mountain congratulates Senior Zhang on his advancement to Foundation Establishment and presents him with a second-tier spiritual item, Golden Cicada Sand."
Although these are all spiritual items, they are treasures in the eyes of these small families. The fact that they can bring them out as congratulatory gifts shows their sincerity.
"The Yun family, it seems these families are all eager to show their loyalty to the Zhang family."
Ming Yichuan casually sipped his spirit wine, his gaze sweeping over the clan leaders intentionally or unintentionally, making a mental note of each one. When Li Heihu came to Yingchuan County, none of these families would be able to escape.
"Of course, just look at the power of a family with four Foundation Establishment cultivators."
Yun Ruifeng chuckled inwardly via telepathy. After waiting for a while, he finally arrived at his home. He stood up and stood in the center of the ceremony, saying, "The Yun family of Yingchuan congratulates Fellow Daoist Zhang on advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage, and presents a first-tier spiritual item, the Jade Phoenix Grass!"
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