bookbashuk Chapter 54 Zhang Yuanhua
Chapter 54 Zhang Yuanhua
In the Zhang family's main council hall, as soon as Zhang Lingyu entered, everyone's eyes lit up, and they offered their congratulations one after another:
"Little Nineteen, congratulations on your breakthrough!"
Congratulations!
"Haha, another outstanding person has emerged from my family!"
After Zhang Lingyu bowed to each person, he took his seat and listened to Zhang Xingyao, who was at the head of the table, say:
"Now that everyone is here, let's begin. Second Elder, could you please tell us about the auction?"
"it is good."
Zhang Yuanlin coughed and continued:
"As you all probably know, an auction will be held in Yanxing County Market in ten days, where five Foundation Establishment Pills will be auctioned. This time, the family is prepared to go all out and must secure at least one!"
The price of a Foundation Establishment Pill is approximately between 20,000 and 30,000 spirit stones.
However, this thing is extremely difficult to refine, requiring more than a dozen kinds of spiritual materials, and it is only possible for a Golden Core cultivator to do it. Moreover, the success rate of each batch is only two to three pills.
Therefore, once they are produced, they are often controlled by top families and sects.
Even if one manages to escape, it will often be fought over by various lower-level aristocratic families and sects.
After an auction, the price of Foundation Building Pills will only go up, not down.
Even the Zhang family now wouldn't dare guarantee that they could acquire two of them.
Leaving aside the cultivation forces in the surrounding counties, the Yun and Ming families alone will definitely spend a fortune to buy this time.
The Zhang family has been established for hundreds of years, and they have only obtained three Foundation Establishment Pills. All other Foundation Establishment cultivators broke through using Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects.
"Just one?"
The crowd looked somber; even if they could only manage to snag one, it would require their families to spend a huge sum of money.
Zhang Xingyao picked up the conversation and continued:
"Fortunately, Lingyu brought back the Poisonous Spring Orchid this time. We can try our luck at the market and see if we can exchange it for a Foundation Establishment Pill. Even if we can't, we can still exchange it for Foundation Establishment spiritual items and some resources."
"In that case, clan leader, have you decided which people will go?"
It was impossible for these Qi Refining stage cultivators to go along. Every time the auction ended, there were always cases of murder and robbery outside the market.
Without the protection and escort of a Foundation Establishment cultivator, even if one manages to take a picture, they will have no chance to enjoy it.
"Don't worry, everyone, I will go with you this time."
Before Zhang Xingyao could speak, a deep voice came from outside the hall. Everyone turned around and saw an old man in a green robe with white hair slowly walking into the hall.
This person is none other than Zhang Yuanhua, the eldest elder of the Zhang family!
His cultivation level had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment, making him one of the top cultivators in Yingchuan County.
"It's the Grand Elder."
"The Grand Elder has emerged from seclusion."
Zhang Yuanyi and the others looked delighted and, together with Zhang Xingyao who had rushed down, bowed and said, "Greetings, Grand Elder!"
"Get up, all of you."
The old man smiled and said:
"This matter is of great importance. Xingyao informed me a long time ago. This time, we should get at least one Foundation Establishment Pill and one Foundation Establishment Spiritual Item."
"yes!"
Everyone present perked up; with Zhang Yuanhua accompanying them, their safety on the return journey was now greatly guaranteed.
However, Zhang Yuanlin looked somewhat worried and asked in a deep voice, "Brother, what about your cultivation level...?"
As the most accomplished member of the Zhang family, Zhang Yuanhua had been in seclusion for twenty years, diligently cultivating his skills in pursuit of perfection and the Golden Elixir.
Now that we're getting older, we should make the most of every minute.
"No need, it's impossible for me to break through to the Golden Core stage in this lifetime."
"What!?"
The old man's casual remark struck everyone like a bolt from the blue. Zhang Xingyao couldn't help but ask:
"The Grand Elder's cultivation has already reached the late Foundation Establishment stage, and the Golden Core stage is almost within reach. Why give up at this critical juncture?"
"Yeah yeah!"
Zhang Yuanhua is the most accomplished cultivator in the Zhang family in the past century. Once he achieves the Golden Core stage, they can immediately become Golden Core Immortals, and then the entire Yingchuan County will be within their grasp.
"My cultivation has not progressed at all over the years, and I only have twenty years of lifespan left... It's not enough for me to risk breaking through."
The old man said with relief:
"Instead of wasting the family's resources on my attempt to break through to the Golden Core realm, I would rather spend the remaining twenty years teaching the next generation and adding a few more Foundation Establishment cultivators to my family."
"It won't be too late to plot the Golden Elixir after my family has become increasingly powerful."
Everyone felt a chill in their hearts upon hearing this. Their own elder had been exceptionally gifted since childhood, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of fifty, and then advancing rapidly ever since.
Even so, is the hope of achieving the Golden Core still extremely slim?
"Do you think breaking through to the Golden Core stage is so easy? Back then, Yun Buxian, the genius of the Yun family, achieved Foundation Establishment at the age of thirty-seven. How spirited he was! Yet, he still stopped at the peak of Foundation Establishment and died in despair, turning into a handful of dust."
Zhang Yuanhua gave a self-deprecating laugh and gave the order:
"There's no need to persuade them any further. I will go to the auction with Xingyao this time. The rest of you just need to keep an eye on the family."
"clear."
Those present knew they couldn't persuade the other party and could only obey orders.
Zhang Lingyu stood up from his seat, clasped his hands in greeting, and said:
"I have broken through to the seventh level of Qi Refining and am preparing to go to Yanxing County for training. I would like to ask the Grand Elder and Clan Chief to take me with them to the auction this time."
"this..."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xingyao looked troubled. He had promised the other party before, but seeing Zhang Lingyu break through to the seventh level of Qi Refining so quickly, he didn't want him to go out and train anymore.
If they encounter danger while out on training, it will be a great loss to the family.
It would be better to stay at home and cultivate diligently; given time, you might become a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future.
"You are Lingyu?"
Zhang Yuanhua had heard Zhang Xingyao talk about him a few days ago after he came out of seclusion. Today, after seeing him in person, he was indeed extraordinary. Compared to the younger generation's doubts, the old man was very supportive and said with a smile, "Good, as expected of a member of the Zhang family. I agree."
"Elder...this..."
Just as everyone was about to dissuade him, the old man angrily rebuked them, "I know you all cherish the younger generation, but haven't I done the same?"
"Back then, didn't Xingyao, Yuanlin, and I also go out to gain experience? Can we shoulder the family's banner without going through some trials?"
The cultivation world is fraught with danger, but also full of opportunities. Zhang Yuanhua was able to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage so quickly because of a fortuitous opportunity.
If it weren't for my limited lifespan and the need to care for my family, if I had left twenty years earlier, I might have had the opportunity to break through to the Golden Core stage.
"Understood."
Zhang Xingyao and the others knew that once the old man made a decision, no one could change it, so they could only acquiesce.
Seeing that things were settled, Zhang Lingyu breathed a sigh of relief and said gratefully, "Thank you for your support, Elder."
"Your family will certainly support you with this intention, but the outside world is not like Yingchuan County. The clan cannot always take care of you, so you have to rely on yourself for everything."
"I understand."
Zhang Lingyu nodded, and then the old man said:
"In that case, let's set off first thing the day after tomorrow."
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