Cultivation: Fortune by Lots-Chapter 609 - 278. The Long-Awaited Down Down Signing (Two-in-One Chapter)_4
After a long while, the old man finally said, "Feishan, what do you think is the most important thing for the continuation of our clan’s legacy?"
Ye Feishan answered without hesitation, "Grandfather, it’s bloodline and family learning."
Ye Moquan said, "It’s people."
Ye Feishan looked up at the old man before him, "Grandfather..." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
Ye Moquan said, "Now is an era of great change, and for our clan to endure, we must be doubly cautious and make preparations on all fronts."
He looked extremely calm, even with a hint of serenity, "Family learning and reputation certainly matter, but ultimately, it’s always the people who matter most."
Ye Feishan said in a soft voice, "You mean, regarding Shiwu?"
His fifteenth uncle was an Elder of the Mount Shu Sect, Ye Dongming.
"That is merely an example, not the whole," Ye Moquan said.
Ye Feishan, "Yes, Grandfather."
Ye Moquan nodded gently.
The room fell silent for a time.
In Ye Feishan’s impression, his grandfather seemed to have these deep, drawn-out contemplations more and more often.
*The current situation in Great Tang was shifting and gathering clouds so quickly that even Grandfather had to grasp it carefully...*
"How are things in the Capital?"
After a long silence, Ye Moquan spoke up again and asked.
Ye Feishan, "Over in Qingzhou and Suzhou, things have been quiet—His Highness the Crown Prince handles affairs steadily, neither achieving nor missing merit."
Though this wasn’t their own choice, Ye Moquan still said, "At present, neither achieving nor missing merit is the best course of action."
Ye Feishan wholeheartedly agreed, "His Majesty remains in the old capital and hasn’t returned; His Highness the Crown Prince oversees the Imperial Capital, and though it gives him room to maneuver, who knows if this is His Majesty’s plot, a trap to lure him in?"
Ye Moquan, "Whatever His Majesty plans, it doesn’t matter—as long as we have time."
Ye Feishan, "Yes."
He reported on another matter, "Grandfather, Monk Huizhen of the White Lotus Sect has successfully attained the Upper Three Heavens level, and his cultivation is now solidified."
Huizhen was, after the Future Maitreya, another outstanding young talent from the White Lotus Sect in recent times.
His rise, on the surface, seemed like a joyous event for the White Lotus Sect.
But in truth, it could go either way.
Back during the chaos at Huai Mountain, there already had been those within the White Lotus Sect who acted on their own...
"Offer more help to Master Jingshan and Little Master Huizhen," Ye Moquan instructed.
Ye Feishan understood and replied, "Yes."
Ye Moquan, "You have handled other matters properly, but as for Chen Yi, you still need to watch your boundaries with him at present."
Ye Feishan, "Yes, Grandfather."
He took his leave.
Later, within the quiet room where Ye Moquan resided, another person arrived to visit.
"Your Highness." Ye Moquan saluted.
The visitor looked young, just over forty, and was the second strongest expert among the Great Tang Imperial Clan—Prince Zhao, Zhang Teng.
"No need for such formality, Ye," Prince Zhao said.
Ye Moquan looked at Prince Zhao and quietly asked, "Your Highness, have you made all your preparations?"
Prince Zhao, "Indeed."
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After bidding farewell to his junior, Chu Kun, Lei Jun contacted his master, Yuan Mobai.
Yuan Mobai happened to be in the Southern Wildernes, but hadn’t approached the vicinity of the Jiuli Secret Realm rashly. At present, he, too, was closely observing the spread of the black mist.
Lei Jun and Yuan Mobai had agreed to meet at a place called Gaoxu Mountain in the Southern Wildernes.
Lei Jun traveled south, left the Great Tang Territory, and reached the Southern Wildernes Lands.
However, on the way to Gaoxu Mountain, a glowing orb in Lei Jun’s mind suddenly flashed and revealed some words,
[Chaos and slaughter reign, blood drifts across the Southern Wildernes, the secret treasure of mercy—one must pass their own test of fate.]
Then, four lots flew out of the glowing orb.
Lei Jun read each one, raising his brows immediately,
[Neutral lot, travel to Gaoxu Mountain by routes other than Yutian Ravine, Youning Lake, and Chaotic River Valley—you’ll neither gain nor lose anything. Even odds.]
[Neutral lot, travel to Gaoxu Mountain by way of Yutian Ravine, there’s a chance to obtain a Fifth Grade Opportunity, but the waves may rise and fall. Be careful, even odds.]
[Moderately unlucky lot, travel to Gaoxu Mountain through Youning Lake. There’s a chance for a Sixth-Rank Opportunity, but dangers abound—be doubly cautious. Unlucky.]
[The worst lot, go to Gaoxu Mountain through Chaotic River Valley. There’s a chance for a Fifth Grade Opportunity, but calamities will come one after another, there’s nowhere to escape—a ten-to-one chance of survival, most ominous!]
*Given my current cultivation strength, it even dealt me the worst lot...* Lei Jun started grumbling in his heart.
