Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 346 - 192: Slaying the Enemy, Mother’s Old Acquaintance (Part 2)
"Fu Clan Leader, I’ve heard that your Fu Family has obtained nine quotas for the Canglan Secret Realm this time. May we request one for our Lin Family? Of course, we are willing to pay you ten thousand low-grade Spirit Stones as per last year’s price."
Fu Molan was seated lower down.
Upon hearing this, she covered her mouth and smiled:
"Fellow Daoist Lin, what a coincidence, Elder Feng also negotiated for one quota with our Patriarch just now. However, If I counted correctly, it should be thirteen thousand Spirit Stones. Additionally, Elder Feng mentioned that all the Noble Families in South Huai Prefecture are vying for quotas. The Fu Family is willing to sell him one due to our long-standing friendship, also said that this time he would owe our Fu Family a favor."
The words had just fallen.
Lin Tianfu’s expression slightly changed.
It was clear.
Fu Molan’s words were aimed directly at him.
The Shangguan Family and Fu Family have had decades of friendship, even Elder Shangguan Feng had to pay thirteen thousand Spirit Stones and owe a favor. Lin Tianfu’s offer of just ten thousand Spirit Stones indeed shows no sincerity whatsoever.
Ghost Immortal Lady, sitting next to Lin Tianfu, calmly drank a cup of tea before she spoke:
"Miss Molan, back when the Fu Family was insignificant, it was our Lin Family that acted as your guarantor. This favor doesn’t equal a quota you might not even use. Stepping back, our two families are neighbors to the Eastern Wilderness Tribe; it’s more appropriate to support each other. Nevertheless, since Miss Molan has already asked for thirteen thousand Spirit Stones, our Lin Family is not stingy; we will pay thirteen thousand Spirit Stones."
As she spoke.
Ghost Immortal Lady patted her storage bag.
A box floated over to Fu Changsheng at the higher seat.
Lin Tianfu vaguely sensed something amiss, though his wife’s words seemed reasonable.
Fu Changsheng’s eyes slightly narrowed; Ghost Immortal Lady’s words implied that the Fu Family was ungrateful. They came seeking help, yet their attitude seemed more like they were giving alms to the Fu Family. Amused, he became utterly disappointed in Lin Tianfu and his wife.
Such allies, it’s best not to have at all.
Fu Changsheng said:
"Lin Clan Leader, before the Canglan Secret Realm opens, send me the names from your Lin Family entering the realm."
With that.
He picked up his tea, saying nothing more.
Lin Tianfu and his wife, having obtained the quota to enter the Secret Realm, were full of joy and did not mind Fu Changsheng’s attitude. After leaving the Fu Family Territory.
Ghost Immortal Lady glanced back at the towering Noble Family Archway of the Fu Family:
"Husband, the Fu Family’s Foundation Establishment cultivators are comparable to ours, yet you saw their demeanor just now. Unaware, one might have thought they were an Eighth-Grade Noble Family. This time, in the Canglan Secret Realm, we must not return empty-handed, or we’ll truly be bullied by the Fu Family." 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢
Reflecting on the past when we had to help the bottom tier.
Nowadays, they are about to surpass us, which upset Ghost Immortal Lady.
Lin Tianfu, an honest man, mumbled something, yet being fearful of his wife, sighed internally, saying nothing more.
....
Soon after Lin Tianfu and his wife left.
In Luofeng Mountain Territory, Foundation Establishment cultivators frequently visited, all seeking the Canglan Secret Realm’s quota.
Thus, a few days passed.
Elders from outside and the territory returned one after another.
Just as they were about to hold a meeting.
Fu Yongfu guarding the mountain gate came running breathlessly to the Council Hall door:
"Patriarch... The mountain gate, there’s a black-robed Foundation Establishment, claiming to be... claiming to be an old acquaintance of the Patriarch’s mother, wishing to see the Patriarch."
An old acquaintance of my mother?
Fu Changsheng’s body shook, immediately getting up from his seat, his figure flickered, disappearing in an instant.
Among them.
Among the four elders, only Fu Changren had met Fu Changsheng’s mother after birth, though he was only two or three years old at the time, with no memories. They exchanged a glance but showed little emotional fluctuation.
Only Liuu Meizhen, looking as calm as water, within her heart surged colossal waves; no one knew what she was thinking internally.
...
Fu Changsheng’s figure flickered several times.
Upon reaching the mountain gate.
He saw a black-robed figure standing with folded arms, as his Divine Sense swept over, the person’s cultivation was even higher than his own, evidently a Late-Stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. The black-robed figure wore a brown hat that obscured the face, this hat could block Divine Sense, leaving Fu Changsheng uncertain of the person’s identity, respectfully he asked:
"May I know how to address this Daoist friend?"
The black-robed person’s lips subtly moved, transmitting a message to Fu Changsheng.
Fu Changsheng’s pupils constricted.
...
Pingshan County.
Ping Clan Leader received the scout’s report, the participating Noble Families had withdrawn from the Demon Cave, immediately taking out a Communication Jade Talisman, once again sending to Gongsun Clan Leader.
However.
Unlike before.
Gongsun Clan Leader would always respond promptly.
When Ping Xinghai’s Life Soul Lamp extinguished, he requested support from the Gongsun Family, and Gongsun Clan Leader promised to contact him once the Demon Cave matter was resolved.
But days passed.
Gongsun Clan Leader still had not replied:
"What’s going on?!"
Vaguely.
Ping Clan Leader sensed something must have gone awry.
He hurriedly called over the clan members:
"Send people to investigate the movements of the Gongsun Family and Fu Family, quickly!"
"Yes, Clan Leader!"
The clan members took orders and left.
Soon after.
A clan member returned drenched in sweat, reporting quickly:
"Clan Leader, it’s said the Fu Family distinguished themselves greatly in the Demon Realm, achieving what is called the Noble Family champion. These days, many Foundation Establishment cultivators have visited the Fu Family, but the purpose remains unknown."
"The Fu Family achieved champion?!"
Ping Clan Leader’s heart shook.
Such important news, the Cao Family and Hee Family hadn’t whispered even a word to him.
All Ninth-Grade Noble Families seemed to assume the Ping Family was dead.
