bookbashuk Chapter 40 Family Recruitment
Chapter 40 Family Recruitment
Fire Cloud Valley.
After subduing the two Blazing Nether Spiders, Zhang Lingyu did not choose to continue venturing deeper into the Fire Fiend Vein, as the deeper regions were beyond his current capabilities.
He decided to stay in the house and focus on cultivating the "Blood Demon Mighty Body" and improving his skills, laying a solid foundation for future foundation building.
"Brother Lingyu, come out quickly! Someone from the clan has arrived!"
Suddenly, Zhang Lingtai's shouts came from outside. Zhang Lingyu opened her eyes slightly and could see through the window that the boy outside was looking out of the valley.
"Why are people here at this hour? Has something major happened?"
He was somewhat surprised, as he hadn't obtained any information from the intelligence system, so he quickly walked out of the house and replied:
"Let's go see what's going on."
Before long, the two brothers arrived at the valley entrance and saw Zhang Jiafan, the liaison officer from Huoyun Town, anxiously pacing back and forth.
"Uncle Kun, what's making you so anxious?"
Zhang Lingyu opened part of the barrier, wanting the other party to come in and talk.
Seeing that the person in question had finally emerged, Zhang Kun quickly stepped forward and handed the letter to the young man, anxiously saying, "This letter is from Qingya Mountain. I must deliver it to the Immortal Master."
"I saw the messenger rushing over, so I didn't dare delay."
The two brothers had a bad feeling after hearing this. Zhang Lingyu took the letter and silently read its contents.
"Brother Lingyu, has something happened to the family?"
Seeing his elder brother remain silent, Zhang Lingtai grew even more anxious: "Has the Yun and Ming families formed an alliance and launched an attack?"
"The letter didn't say anything, it just told me to return home immediately."
After reading it, Zhang Lingyu was filled with endless thoughts, but now was not the time to delve into them. He took out the token from his waist and handed it to Zhang Lingtai, saying:
"The clan ordered all cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining and the sixth level of Qi Refining to return to Qingya Mountain. Since they didn't send you back, I guess the two families haven't attacked."
"While I am away, you can cultivate peacefully in the valley, but remember not to wander off."
"My cousin understands."
During this critical time, Zhang Lingtai naturally knew the seriousness of the matter, and he would never step out of Fire Cloud Valley even if he were beaten to death.
"it is good."
Zhang Lingyu nodded slightly, immediately returned to the house to pack her things, and then used the Wind Control Technique to fly towards Qingya Mountain.
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Fire Cloud Valley was not far from the Zhang family's home, and Zhang Lingyu returned to the mountain in less than a day.
It was the dead of night, yet the mountain was brightly lit. His heart sank at the sight. Following the instructions in the letter, he went straight to the main hall as soon as he arrived on the mountain.
As soon as they stepped into the hall, they saw that it was full of people. Elders and brothers and sisters who were rarely seen were all there, and even Zhang Xinghao, who guarded Bishui Town, was among them.
Zhang Lingyu looked up and saw a vigorous man sitting at the head of the table, arms crossed, face gloomy, radiating a suffocating sense of oppression.
It was Zhang Xingyao, the current patriarch of the Zhang family.
His cultivation had reached the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, and it was under his leadership that the Zhang family became increasingly powerful.
Just sitting there gave everyone a great sense of security.
"Junior Zhang Lingyu greets the clan leader."
He dared not look any longer and quickly bowed in greeting.
When everyone saw Zhang Lingyu enter, their eyes all focused on the young man, some with relief, some with approval, and most with surprise.
After all, the other party had already gained some reputation in the clan, not to mention that he had actually broken through to the sixth level of Qi Refining in just two years, which really aroused people's strong interest in him.
Zhang Xingyao hadn't met Zhang Lingyu many times, but he had heard a lot from Zhang Yuanlin about the child's contributions to the family. A hint of satisfaction appeared on his face as he nodded and said:
"Lingyu is here. It's kind of you to come so quickly. Everyone isn't here yet, so please wait a moment."
"Yes."
Zhang Lingyu responded and then sat down at the last seat, looking at Zhang Lingyu beside him and asking, "Seventh Brother, what's wrong?"
You'll find out soon enough.
Zhang Lingyu shook his head. Even though he spent most of his time on the mountain, he wasn't very clear about the content of today's meeting. With so many people gathered together today, including the clan leader who had returned, it must be something important.
Seeing that most of the people had arrived, Zhang Xingyao finally spoke, "Everyone, our clan has received intelligence that there are two Foundation Establishment level spiritual artifacts, the Poisonous Spring Orchids, in the poisonous pool at the heart of the Bone Forest!"
"Poisonous Spring Orchid!"
The Zhang family members in the main hall immediately erupted into a flurry of chatter as they began to discuss the matter.
"The Poisonous Spring Orchid, that's a Foundation Establishment level spiritual treasure! And there are actually two of them!"
"Yes, if we could obtain it, my Zhang family might be able to gain two more Foundation Establishment cultivators!"
"Excellent, we must get our hands on this."
Compared to the excitement of the "Yuan" and "Xing" generation, Zhang Lingyu was much quieter, but the young man's heart was also filled with excitement when he heard those four words.
There are only three ways for a Qi Refining cultivator to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage: either by taking Foundation Establishment Pills or Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects, or by breaking through directly.
The first two can greatly increase the probability of Foundation Establishment after taking them, while the latter is a matter of life and death, and almost no one dares to do it.
Even most independent practitioners would rather spend all their wealth to buy the first two types than dare to risk trying them.
Spiritual items like the Poisonous Spring Orchid are mostly suitable for cultivators of the Poison Path and Demon Path to break through, and are almost useless to cultivators of the Zhang family.
Although it cannot be used directly, it can be sold in the market and then used to purchase foundation-building spiritual items suitable for cultivators to break through, or it can be used for barter.
However, due to the extreme rarity of the Poisonous Spring Orchid, its price is much higher than that of normal Five Elements spiritual items, almost equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Pill.
But once they get their hands on it, the Zhang family will definitely be able to exchange it for the resources they desire, and these resources will be enough to allow the Zhang family to have two more Foundation Establishment cultivators!
"Don't be too happy yet, everyone."
Although Zhang Xingyao's words were calm, they instantly silenced the entire hall. Everyone listened as the clan leader continued:
"Did you know? The Yun family and the Ming family both knew about this news a few days ago, which is why they mobilized their manpower on a large scale."
"If it weren't for Xingfu, we'd probably still be in the dark."
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately lowered their heads in shame. The Zhang family had been completely unaware of such important information beforehand. If the Yun and Ming families had obtained this item, although the Zhang family would not have been wiped out, they would certainly have been suppressed with all their might for the next hundred years.
"But rest assured, everyone. The Yun and Ming families have not yet obtained the Poisonous Spring Orchid, nor have they entered the Bone Forest. We still have a great chance."
Zhang Yuanlin picked up the conversation and continued:
"The Bone Forest is not a safe place. The environment there is treacherous, and second- and third-tier demonic beasts lurk in the shadows. No one dares to enter without adequate preparation, and the same applies to these two families."
"That's why the clan asked everyone to come back so we can discuss our next steps."
"This is all to make thorough preparations, minimize casualties, and seize those two Poisonous Spring Orchids!"
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