bookbashuk Chapter 98 Return
Chapter 98 Return
"Lingtai, you said Lingyu is back?"
"certainly!"
Everyone was slightly taken aback, but after receiving an affirmative answer, smiles immediately appeared on their faces, and they began to discuss among themselves.
"That kid, Nineteen, has finally decided to come back!"
"Haha, when I saw him in Tianliu City last time, he was already at the eighth level of Qi Refining. He should be at the ninth level of Qi Refining now. In another two years, my family might have a new Foundation Establishment cultivator."
"Yeah yeah."
Zhang Lingyu's return immediately dispelled the heavy atmosphere in the hall.
Although the elderly faced death with equanimity, witnessing the rise of a new star in their family was the happiest thing of all.
Zhang Yuanming, seeing his grandson still standing there in a daze, wanted nothing more than to slap him. He scolded, "Zhang Lingtai, why are you still standing there? Go and fetch your nineteenth brother to the council hall!"
"Don't forget, he's still a family elder!"
"Oh...yes, yes, yes."
Zhang Lingtai slapped his forehead and hurriedly went out to greet them.
Before long, a handsome young man strode into the palace gate, catching everyone's attention.
"Lingyu is back!"
"Little Nineteen has changed so much. Her cultivation level must be at the peak of Qi Refining."
"Haha, you've really made something of yourself."
"Yes, you'd better tell us about your training process later. We old guys have never been on any long trips."
Zhang Yuanyi and the other elders immediately stepped forward with smiles to greet him. Although the other party's appearance had not changed much, his cultivation level was genuine.
Even though the other party didn't release their aura, one could still feel a faint sense of pressure.
"Elders, Lingyu has returned."
Zhang Lingyu greeted them one by one, then looked at the clan leader and the Grand Elder, and bowed, saying, "Lingyu greets the clan leader and the Grand Elder."
"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
Zhang Xingyao looked relieved. Although it hadn't been long since they parted ways in Tianliu City, he was still quite worried about the child's safety.
After all, the beast tide hasn't been over for long, and who knows what might happen.
Now that they've returned safely, it's a huge relief.
Zhang Yuanhua silently sized up the young man, stroked his beard and smiled, "Lingyu, judging from your appearance, you'll probably be able to prepare for Foundation Establishment within a year."
"The Grand Elder is right. Lingyu has returned to prepare for the Foundation Establishment stage in peace."
Zhang Lingyu nodded. He was certain that he could break through to the tenth level of Qi Refining within three months. He had already obtained the Marrow Cleansing Pill and the Foundation Establishment Pill. The remaining time was simply to hone his cultivation to perfection so that he could be in a better state to attempt the Foundation Establishment stage.
With the level of the second-tier spiritual vein of Qingya Mountain, the conditions can be fully met.
After exchanging pleasantries, he asked in confusion:
"With all the elders here today, I wonder if they're discussing the beast tide?"
Upon arriving at Qingya Mountain, one could see that every member of the tribe had a worried expression on their face, and considering the upcoming events, one could guess what it was.
It's simply that the six sects need to recruit their subordinate cultivators to deal with the beast tide.
"Yeah, what else could it be besides a beast tide?"
Zhang Xingyao, his face full of worry, laid out all the things he had decided on, and said with a wry smile:
"Lingyu, what do you think?"
Actually, he hoped that this younger person would support his ideas. His words just now were meant to persuade Zhang Yuanhua through the other person's words.
"They're actually recruiting so many more..."
Zhang Lingyu hadn't expected the Six Sects to take this matter so seriously. It was impossible for them to cheat or evade responsibility, but the old man wasn't so easily persuaded.
Actually, he didn't want the old man to go. The longevity pills he brought back this time could have allowed the old man to try to break through to the Golden Core stage.
If they were to be injured or perish in the beast tide, it would be a significant loss for the Zhang family.
Furthermore, there is another reason: after the beast tide, they will take action against the Yun and Ming families. Without the help of the elders, it will be difficult to break through their protective mountain formation.
After some thought, he said:
"I am confident that I can break through to the Foundation Establishment stage within a year. I will go in place of the Grand Elder when that time comes."
"No!"
Upon hearing this, the entire Zhang family, including the elderly man, immediately rejected the proposal.
Even if Zhang Lingyu breaks through to the Foundation Establishment stage, he still needs to stabilize his realm. Are you trying to send a clansman who has just broken through to his death?
Zhang Yuanhua's original intention was to preserve the core strength of the family. Isn't this approach putting the cart before the horse?
"this..."
Zhang Lingyu was taken aback by the resolute opposition from the crowd and was momentarily speechless, unsure of how to respond.
Ultimately, it's because the Zhang family has far too few cultivators.
"Since that's the case, then it's decided, and it can't be changed."
The old man waved his hand, indicating that the matter was over, but the young man below seemed to still have something to say, and said in a deep voice, "Lingyu, is there anything else you want to say?"
"Elder, I have a question for you."
"explain."
"Since the sect wants to recruit cultivators from our family, does that mean our Zhang family only has cultivators with the surname Zhang?"
"this..."
Everyone was a little confused. Since the Zhang family had been summoned, it must be a Zhang family cultivator. There were no cultivators in the Zhang family who didn't have the surname Zhang.
But Zhang Xingyao was different; he grasped the crux of the matter in an instant. He understood what Zhang Lingyu was trying to say and began to explain:
"Lingyu is right. The sect only said that cultivators from the Zhang family should go, but it didn't say that the cultivators who go must have the surname Zhang."
Any large family or sect not only has its own members but also members who have joined from outside. Although they can be collectively referred to as one family, they are ultimately different from one another.
For example, if the Zhang family recruits a few rogue cultivators to join the family, they can be called Zhang family cultivators, but since they do not have Zhang family blood, they can never enter the family's core and can at most serve as guest elders.
"Oh, I see!"
Zhang Yuanyi and the others then realized that their junior meant for the family to recruit rogue cultivators or cultivators from lower-level Qi-refining families to join the family and go in place of the Zhang family cultivator.
"That's right. Jade Light Pavilion only needs cultivators. As long as the number meets the requirement, they won't care whether you're surnamed Zhang or not."
Zhang Lingyu replied with a smile:
"If we recruit more independent cultivators to join us this year, we can reduce the number of clansmen who need to go. It's just a matter of paying a price."
"That's true, but are they willing to do it at this time?"
Several people also raised their own objections:
"Rogue cultivators are very protective of their lives; they won't easily risk their lives for others unless there are tempting benefits."
"yes."
Seeing that the discussion below had started again, Zhang Yuanhua thought for a moment and said:
"Xiao Shijiu's suggestion is not bad. Let's try to recruit some people first. There will always be someone willing to join us. Right now, we should reduce the number of people who have to leave as much as possible."
"Compared to our people, which is more important, their lives or our interests?"
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