Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 407 - 212: Rising Stars, Noble Family Reform, The Last Slot (Part 3)
Liuu Meizhen slightly nodded.
However, she did not accept the box passed over by Liuu Qingmin.
.....
When Liuu Meizhen entered the inner courtyard from the outer yard, she found Fu Changsheng making Cyan Light Wall Talismans. After Fu Changsheng put down his Talisman Brush, Liuu Meizhen smiled and shook her head, saying:
"You are quite a calm father, still feeling leisurely enough to draw talismans here at such a busy time."
"I can’t help it; I’m trying to accumulate capital for the auction before it starts."
Fu Changsheng sat on a chair next to him with a smile, took a sip of Five-pointed Tea, and asked:
"This time, we need to handle both Big Brother and Brother Fan’s weddings simultaneously on the same day. It’s really quite a task for you, Meizhen. Is there anything outside where I can lend a hand?"
"Everything is arranged properly, but you, husband, will probably start receiving guests soon. In the past few days, the Lei Family, Wu Family, and Liuu Family of Anyang County have already arrived. By the way, my father met with me earlier. Over the years, they have accumulated some Spirit Stones and are thinking of following you to the Wanning Marketplace after the banquet. What do you think, husband, is that convenient?"
"There’s no inconvenience in that."
The Liuu Family, ever since my father-in-law took charge, has always been responsive to the Fu Family’s needs without making any demands. After all, this is the maternal family of Brother Fan and the others, and it’s only natural to offer a helping hand, which I’m more than willing to do.
Liuu Meizhen’s eyes filled with a smile instantly, and after a pause, she continued:
"Oh, husband, the Wu Family Patriarch wants to see you. Most likely, he also wishes to seek your assistance in going to the Wanning Marketplace."
After all,
at this time,
the various Tribulation Cultivators must have already gotten wind of this and are lying in ambush along the route to the Wanning Marketplace. If a Qi Cultivator were to carry heavy wealth there, they would most likely end up losing both money and life.
Fu Changsheng said:
"I will not meet with him. Meizhen, please pass a message on my behalf. If he wants to follow me, the condition is to leave those two Tier One Immortal Cranes, one male and one female."
With the Immortal Cranes,
the Qi Cultivation Clan Members’ future travels will be much more convenient.
The two exchanged a few more words, and after Liuu Meizhen left the room, Fu Changsheng resumed making talismans. It wasn’t until the wedding day that Fu Changsheng finally stopped drawing.
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To the west of Yunshan County’s territory, 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞
the Cao Clan Leader and Hee Clan Leader arrived together, taking their time. Hee Clan Leader transmitted in a low voice:
"Brother Cao, have you heard the news? Recently, the World Suppression Bureau reportedly released a message that the Court has made changes regarding the Noble Family enfeoffment. I heard that in a place like South Huai Prefecture, Eighth-Grade Noble Families cannot exceed five. Currently, besides the Shangguan Family, Nangong Family, Gongsun Family, and Shi Family, there’s only one spot left for South Huai Prefecture."
Cao Clan Leader had heard about this too.
He was originally in closed-door recovery, but to verify if the news was true, he came to attend the Fu Family’s wedding despite his ailing body.
After all,
estimating likely, members from the Eighth-Grade Shangguan Family would also arrive, and through side discussions, one could gather some useful information.
Cao Clan Leader coughed lightly and sighed:
"If this policy is true, I’m afraid that the last spot won’t fall to our two families."
Hee Clan Leader, however, took it in stride.
After all, their Hee Family was far from reaching the Eighth-Grade.
Hee Clan Leader was more concerned about,
who would get the last spot:
"Brother Cao, who do you think is most likely to get that spot among the other families?"
Without thinking, Cao Clan Leader replied:
"Before the Liang Family’s decline, it was naturally a contest between the Liang Family and the Cui Family for that spot. But with the Liang Family’s sunset, it’s obviously going to be the Cui Family. Younger Brother Hee, you also..."
Halfway through his words,
Cao Clan Leader suddenly remembered Hee Family’s Qi Observation Technique.
Last time, when the Liang Family decided to seek reconciliation with the Fu Family, Hee Clan Leader had used the Qi Observation Technique and concluded that the Fu Family showed the potential for Eighth-Grade promotion.
Cao Clan Leader became excited:
"Younger Brother Hee, could it be that you see the Fu Family’s fortune surpassing the Cui Family’s?"
If so,
then getting to befriend an Eighth-Grade Noble Family in advance would undoubtedly be the best investment.
Hee Clan Leader quickly shook his head:
"Brother Cao, what are you thinking? With my cultivation, I can’t casually perform the Qi Observation Technique. It’s only been a short time since the last time."
Hearing this, Cao Clan Leader was visibly relieved.
He also acknowledged that the Fu Family had the potential to rise,
but to say that the Fu Family could overtake the Cui Family and seize the last spot in a short period was something he couldn’t believe, as he knew that family development is a slow and enduring process.
However,
Hee Clan Leader’s views differed from his.
Given that he raised such a question,
he naturally believed that the Fu Family at least had the power to compete with the Cui Family.
When the two arrived at the Fu Family’s territory,
they saw that members of the Liang Family had already arrived in the Reception Hall, with Liang Zhishan coming in person. Because Lin Tianfu was severely injured and in seclusion, the Lin Family only sent a Hall Master.
The Cui Family, Qii Family, and Hongg Family, known for their ironclad alliance, had yet to arrive.
After Hee Clan Leader took his seat, he specifically glanced at Fu Changsheng, discovering that from their last meeting, the aura Fu Changsheng exuded seemed significantly enhanced.
As a Patriarch,
providing the most direct reflection of the entire family’s fortune.
Seated,
when the topic of the Wanning Commerce Association auction came up,
there was uproar sound coming from outside the door.
It was the Cui Family, Hongg Family, and Qii Family arriving together.
Among them,
the Hongg Family and Qii Family heads lagged half a step behind the Cui Clan Leader, and Hee Clan Leader made it a point to compare the visages of both the Cui Clan Leader and Fu Changsheng, finding the two equally compelling.
Hee Clan Leader was greatly shocked in heart,
for the reason that,
the Fu Family’s fortune had increased far too quickly. The last time he made a comparison, the Fu Family’s fortune was still noticeably below the Cui Family’s. Yet it had now subtly become on par.
Yet.
He had just heard,
that the Cui Family had received several Foundation Establishment Pill rewards in the Canglan Secret Realm, suggesting that the Cui Family’s fortune should far exceed the Fu Family’s by several tiers:
"Strange, could I have seen it wrong?"
After much hesitation,
Hee Clan Leader considered whether to take the risk of using the Qi Observation Technique once more.
At that moment, they heard a commotion rising from outside the door.
