Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 425 - 218: Bloodline Verification

"Report to the Patriarch... A woman has arrived from the mountain, claiming to be the descendant of the Patriarch’s ancestor from Jingzhou. She... she also presented a visiting card."

Upon these words,

everyone present swiftly turned their gaze towards the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder was taken aback for a moment. He had just thrown out a casual remark, never expecting it to be true. He quickly asked,

"What level of cultivation does that woman possess?"

If she is a mortal,

it would be impossible for her to travel all the way from Jingzhou to Jingzhou.

Even if she possesses Qi Cultivation, unless she was with a merchant caravan or in a group, relying solely on her own strength, it would be difficult to safely reach this place.

Otherwise,

Qi Cultivators would not often stay within their own state without moving around.

The guard, still catching his breath at this moment, said,

"Report to the Grand Elder, that female cultivator is at the Late Stage of Qi Cultivation."

Late Stage of Qi Cultivation?!

Liuu Mingyun frowned slightly:

"Did you not let her in?"

"Without the Patriarch’s orders, I did not dare."

"Hmm."

Liuu Mingyun nodded slightly.

The Second Elder on the opposite side, seeing this reaction, had his eyes lit up:

"Patriarch, could it be that you suspect this is a trick from the Yangg Family?"

"It’s hard to say; it’s always best to be cautious."

Liuu Mingyun received the visiting card handed over by the guard, and saw it was inscribed with the Liuu Family from Anyang County, South Huai Prefecture. The Grand Elder leaned in for a glance, pupils constricting:

"Patriarch, Anyang County is indeed the place your ancestor mentioned. Why don’t we go down the mountain together to have a look?"

If the seeds planted by the ancestor have truly developed into a small clan there, it might be worth considering.

Liuu Mingyun did not object; however, he still instructed the Sixth Elder:

"Sixth Uncle, please go to the shrine and bring our clan’s Blood Testing Device down to the mountain."

Even with an Identity Token,

who knows whether this is an outside reinforcement invited by the Yangg Family?

Liuu Mingyun still felt it was better to be cautious.

A group of people grandly moved to the foot of the mountain, and were greeted by Liuu Meizhen, who had been waiting for a long time. The Grand Elder glanced at Liuu Meizhen, then turned back to look at Liuu Mingyun, muttering,

"She surely doesn’t resemble much."

After so many generations,

it’s normal not to resemble much.

Liuu Mingyun approached and saluted through the Array Light Curtain, but did not ask much, waiting until the Sixth Elder brought the Blood Testing Device down the mountain before saluting again,

"May I trouble this clan sister to drop a drop of blood into this Blood Testing Device."

Liuu Meizhen scanned it with her Divine Sense, seeing it was an ordinary, common Blood Testing Device, she then swiftly gestured with a Sword Point, and a drop fell.

A drop of fresh blood dripped onto the Blood Testing Device.

Buzz!

The Blood Testing Device emitted a brilliant red light as the drop of blood illuminated a rune inside.

Upon witnessing this,

the Grand Elder laughed heartily, and was the first to say,

"It truly is the bloodline of our Liuu Clan. Patriarch, quickly open the array!"

Everyone seemed a bit impatient.

Perhaps,

Liuu Meizhen’s arrival could really become their lifesaver.

Once the people were welcomed onto the mountain, and after settling down,

the Grand Elder could hardly wait:

"Dear niece, in Anyang County’s Liuu Family, besides you, how many cultivators are there?"

The Liuu Family’s ancestor probably didn’t have the chance to leave any heritage, so even if his descendants walked the path of cultivation, without foundation or the support of family elders, they would only lead the precarious lives of Loose Cultivators.

Liuu Meizhen had already made up her mind on the way here.

Therefore, she did not reveal too much:

"Grand Elder, our branch is considered one of the three major Qi Cultivation Clans in Anyang County."

Gasp!

Those present couldn’t help but gasp.

The Liuu Family in Anyang County had unexpectedly developed into one of the three major Qi Cultivation clans, which was certainly surprising.

Those present exchanged glances; Liuu Mingyun at the head, although somewhat tempted, remained composed:

"Clan sister, you wouldn’t have traveled all the way to Taiyun County just to reunite, would you? Has the family encountered some difficulties?"

He hit the mark.

Liuu Meizhen, half-truthfully:

"Clan brother, to be honest, I did come here wanting the main clan to send a group of Talisman Array Masters to the South Huai Prefecture. As you know, the Beast Tide is approaching, and to survive it, the least we can do is to reinforce our clan grounds’ defenses."

Mentioning the Beast Tide,

the hopes that had risen in the crowd were suddenly dampened.

Indeed,

heading to South Huai Prefecture, they feared there would be no return.

Liuu Mingyun didn’t hide the truth either:

"Clan sister, if you had come a few years earlier, we, the descendants of the Liuu, would have supported without hesitation. But now, our branch can hardly protect ourselves!"

Saying this,

he recounted the grievances with the Yangg Family.

Finally, he said dejectedly,

"Back then, although the ancestor died during the spring hunt, unable to bring you back to the clan, we did not visit Anyang County over these years, and in the end, we owe your branch. But... given our current situation, it’s like a clay Bodhisattva crossing a river—unable to protect ourselves. Clan sister, I’m truly sorry to have made you come for nothing."

"How could it be for nothing!"

The Grand Elder tapped his cane gently,

and in a buzzing voice, he said,

"Dear niece, later, accompany me to the Scripture Pavilion; all the cultivation technique scriptures in the clan, along with the complete inheritance of Talisman Array Masters, you may copy and take back with you."

"Furthermore,"

"Patriarch, if you intend to relocate with the clan, the large movement will surely draw Yangg’s attention. We old ones won’t join the commotion but can accompany the dear niece to Jingzhou. First, while these old bones can still move, perhaps we could genuinely do something for the branch in Anyang; second, us going to Jingzhou might also divert Yangg’s attention, for they dare not storm into Jingzhou to commit murder despite their capabilities."

Those elders present were all advanced in years.

Upon hearing this,

they all expressed their agreement:

"I will follow the big brother’s lead."

"Yes, if I can contribute a bit more to the Liuu Family before I die, it is worth it."

"Right, right, let’s do it this way."

"..."

Seeing this, Liuu Mingyun pondered for a long time and did not oppose.

However, he turned his gaze to Liuu Meizhen, who had remained silent:

"Clan sister, if you mind being targeted by the Yangg Family, just take a copy of the cultivation technique secret manual from the Scripture Pavilion with you when you leave later."