Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 406 - 212: Rising Talent, Noble Family Reform, The Last Slot (2)
Liuu Qingmin glanced at the slight gap in the box’s lid, his eyes gleaming slightly, as he unobtrusively put the box into his pouch and nodded slightly:
"Alright, when I meet Meizhen, I will help pass your message along, but as for whether Patriarch Fu will see you, I can’t guarantee it."
Wu Clan Leader relaxed upon hearing this.
They had arrived four days before the grand wedding, thinking they were the earliest, yet they saw that the Lei Family, also located in Anyang County, had arrived even earlier.
Nonetheless.
Lei Clan Leader was assigned to Huike Garden at the mountain foot, seemingly yet to meet Patriarch Fu.
For as soon as Liuu Qingyun descended from the Immortal Crane, Lei Clan Leader eagerly approached with gifts, hoping Liuu Qingyun would convey a message to Liuu Meizhen.
However, Liuu Qingyun firmly refused.
The Wu Family had truly been good to the Liuu Family for the past twenty years, so morally and logically, he should assist them, but the Lei Family was different because Meizhen had said upon taking charge of the Liuu Family:
"Maintain distance from the Lei Family."
He was afraid to defy, as his life was in his daughter’s hands.
Liuu Qingmin straightened his attire and took Qi’er to the Patriarch’s Mansion, waiting about a tea’s time at the entrance, where a guard led them all the way to the outer courtyard, and they spent another half-tea in the Reception Hall. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Then he heard familiar footsteps outside the door.
Liuu Qingmin quickly gestured to Qi’er, who was drowsy, almost asleep:
"Your aunt is coming."
Qi’er immediately awoke.
The two stood at the door.
The main door opened.
Liuu Meizhen, with a hint of fatigue, entered the room and sat at the head position. She glanced at Qi’er, who had her head lowered, seemingly recalling something, then motioned to a nearby seat and said:
"Father, sit. I’ve been busy with Brother Fan’s wedding these few days, sorry to have kept you waiting."
"No, no, Qi’er and I just arrived shortly. Qi’er, quickly pay your respects to your aunt."
Liuu Qingmin’s body slightly tensed.
It was as if he wasn’t meeting his own daughter, lacking any warmth, only reverence.
"Qi’er greets Aunt."
Qi’er gracefully paid her respects to Liuu Meizhen, promptly raising her eyes to glimpse the legendary aunt written in the Liuu Family’s history, yet after a glance, she swiftly lowered her gaze again.
"Hmm, she’s a good child."
Liuu Meizhen lifted her hand and sipped her tea.
Liuu Qingmin instantly understood the meaning and whispered to Qi’er:
"I have some matters to discuss with your aunt, Qi’er, please step out."
"Yes, Grandfather."
Qi’er paid her respects.
After she exited the Reception Hall, she observed an Array Light Curtain rising in the hall.
Inside the hall.
Liuu Qingmin swallowed a gulp and said:
"Meizhen, I’ve brought Qi’er as you instructed, raising her according to the guide you provided from a young age; are you satisfied?"
"Whether I’m satisfied, only time spent beside me will tell."
"Meizhen, you mean...."
"After the banquet concludes, I will announce that Qi’er is fated to stay with me for a period in the territory. Regarding Qi’er, your task will be completed."
"Yes."
Liuu Qingmin felt a sudden emptiness in his heart upon hearing this.
Since Qi’er was born.
He received Meizhen’s instructions to keep her by his side and raise her. So many years had passed; how could he not have developed feelings?
Though he felt momentary disappointment and reluctance.
As Liuu Qingmin noticed Liuu Meizhen was about to take her tea to bid farewell, he quickly brought up the important matter for his visit:
"Meizhen, could you assist your father with a small favor?"
Liuu Meizhen’s eyes shifted.
She immediately guessed the matter and said calmly:
"Father, you wish to attend the auction with Changsheng at the Wanning Commerce Association, right?"
"Precisely."
Liuu Qingmin looked at Liuu Meizhen with anticipation and anxiety.
Afraid of hearing a rejection.
Liuu Meizhen tapped the table:
"Father, what do you think your chances are for advancing to Foundation Establishment?"
Liuu Qingmin was puzzled.
Nevertheless, he replied honestly:
"I’ve passed sixty years of age, naturally my Qi Blood isn’t as good as young people, but fortunately, there are no hidden injuries in my body. With a Foundation Establishment Pill, there should be a thirty percent chance."
"Then father, do you know why the Wanning Commerce Association is suddenly auctioning off Foundation Establishment Pills?"
"Because everyone wants to achieve before the Beast Tide arrives..."
Mid-sentence.
Liuu Qingmin’s face turned pale.
A bit disoriented, he said:
"Meizhen, you... you mean I won’t succeed in Foundation Establishment?"
"Father, I truly don’t know if you’ll succeed, but compared to you, Yuntian’s success rate for breaking through to Foundation Establishment should be higher, right? If I recall correctly, Yuntian is the rare Earth Spiritual Root in the Liuu Family in hundreds of years."
Upon hearing this.
Liuu Qingmin’s pupils contracted.
His body instinctively stepped back.
Because the existence of Liuu Yuntian’s Spiritual Root was known, the whole clan, even Yuntian himself didn’t know; only Liuu Qingmin knew for the sake of protecting Liuu Yuntian’s growth.
However.
How did Meizhen come to know about this?
Liuu Meizhen said calmly:
"The Liuu Family worked hard for twenty years to gather enough Spirit Stones for one Foundation Establishment Pill. Father, think carefully, if you win another one at auction, should it be reserved for a few years for Yuntian, or will you consume it yourself? The choice is yours."
Saying this.
Liuu Meizhen was already getting up to leave.
Clearly.
She had agreed to Liuu Qingmin’s request. Liuu Qingmin, recovering from his stupor, remembered another matter and hurriedly added:
"Meizhen, Wu Clan Leader wishes to meet the Patriarch."
Saying this.
He handed the box given by Wu Clan Leader from his sleeve to Liuu Meizhen:
"Wu Clan Leader has the same request as me, wanting to accompany the Patriarch to the Wanning Marketplace."
