Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 405: Chapter 212: Rising Talent, Noble Family Reform, the Last Spot

Brother Fan is about to get married, and when Liuu Qingmin, the Patriarch of the Liuu Family and his maternal grandfather, heard this news, he was stunned for quite a while.

His grandson, Liuu Yuntian, sat beside him, and the two were playing a game of Go. Liuu Yuntian mumbled quietly:

”Grandfather, I remember the girl who’s marrying Cousin Fan is just the daughter of a Loose Cultivator. Their life before joining the Fu Family was so poor they could barely get by. Why would Aunt choose this marriage for Cousin Fan? If we had known, Qi’er might as well have married him instead.”

Liuu Qingmin glared at his grandson.

He reprimanded:

”Watch your words; you have no right to question the decisions of the Lady of the House. Our game of Go is done for today; you should return.”

After Liuu Yuntian left.

The old butler stepped forward and whispered:

”Patriarch, though Young Master Yuntian’s words were coarse, they held truth. Miss Qi has been taught by your side since childhood; it might be time to let her see the world.”

”Hmm, have Qi’er prepare herself. Brother Fan’s wedding will be held in Yunshan County. We must set off in the afternoon, or else we might get delayed and miss it.”

”Yes, Patriarch.”

The old butler obeyed and left.

In no time at all.

The young Qi’er, just reaching her twenties, was brought over. Liuu Qingmin glanced at her attire and shook his head: ”Your aunt has liked the color green since her youth; go change into another set. I will wait for you at the foot of the mountain.”

Liuu Qingmin descended the mountain.

When he reached the mountain gate.

He saw two Immortal Cranes swiftly approaching from afar, on which sat Wu Clan Leader and a beautiful female cultivator.

The Wu Clan Leader lightly touched his toe to the crane and floated down effortlessly, clasping his hands toward Liuu Qingmin with a smile:

”Brother Liuu, are you heading to Yunshan County for the wedding banquet? If you do not mind, how about we ride my Immortal Cranes together?”

The Wu Family specializes in Beast Taming.

Traditionally, the Lei and Wu Families have intermarried for generations.

The Wu Family has always followed the Lei Family’s lead. But after the last Lei Clan Leader’s death and the opening of Qingcheng Mountain’s resources, the Wu Family discovered that the Lei Family had secretly planted many spiritual flowers and herbs in Qingcheng Mountain and transported them out through a hidden second entrance.

Over the years.

The Lei Family has treated the Wu Family like fools.

All signs pointed to the fact.

Back then, the Wu Family’s ancestor likely discovered this secret and was silenced by the Lei Family.

From then on.

The alliance between the Lei and Wu Families shattered.

As an in-law to the Fu Family, the Liuu Family naturally became the leading Qi Cultivation Clan in Anyang County, and over time, the Wu Clan Leader began to follow the Liuu Family’s lead.

As Fu Changsheng’s father-in-law.

Liuu Qingmin was revered in any Qi Cultivation Clan.

Liuu Qingmin clasped his hands in return with a smile and said:

”In that case, thank you, Younger Brother Wu.”

With that said.

Qi’er came down, now wearing a green long dress.

Qi’er and the female cultivator from the Wu Family rode on one Immortal Crane, while Liuu Qingmin and the Wu Clan Leader shared another, heading to Yunshan County.

The Wu Clan Leader, feeling that the atmosphere was just right, glanced back at his granddaughter and, with a hint of flattery, said to Liuu Qingmin:

”Brother Liuu, I heard that your eldest grandson’s principal wife is the daughter of the former Loose Cultivator Fairy Lady Cai. I don’t expect my Yingying to be on equal footing with her, but upon reaching the Fu Family’s domain, could you help nudge your children to allow my granddaughter Yingying to wed Brother Fan as a concubine?”

Offering favors unsolicited.

Indeed, there is something to request.

Liuu Qingmin was straightforward and shook his head, saying:

”Younger Brother Wu, back then, Meizhen swore an oath to have nothing more to do with the Liuu Family. Now the only reason the Liuu Family still maintains ties with the Fu Family is due to Patriarch Fu’s magnanimity, overlooking past grievances. I have no say in front of Meizhen, otherwise...”

At this point.

Liuu Qingmin’s refusal was already clear.

The Wu Clan Leader had come with intentions concerning another important matter and, seeing this, did not press further but instead adopted a serious tone to bring up another issue:

”Brother Liuu, are you aware that the Wanning Commerce Association is about to hold a Foundation Establishment Pill auction?”

This auction had already become widely known.

How could Liuu Qingmin be unaware?

He nodded slightly.

Wu Clan Leader transmitted his thoughts:

”Brother Liuu, your Liuu Family has been recuperating for twenty years; surely you’ve gathered enough Spirit Stones for a Foundation Establishment Pill. Don’t you wish to seize this opportunity to try your luck?”

Liuu Qingmin, in his early sixties.

Had lived in comfort these years without engaging in Dharma Combat, maintaining robust Qi Blood, and had already reached the Peak of Qi Cultivation five years ago—if he obtained a Foundation Establishment Pill, there was indeed a chance for successful Foundation Establishment.

Liuu Qingmin’s eyes sharpened:

”Younger Brother Wu, are you asking the Fu Family to include you in the auction?”

The Wu Clan Leader blinked.

Never expecting Liuu Qingmin to catch on so quickly, he nodded repeatedly:

”Indeed, I’ve heard this Wanning Commerce Association auction will be the most grand in a century. Not only will cultivators from South Huai Prefecture gather, but even those from North Huai Prefecture will swarm. At that time, even if guards from the World Suppression Bureau were to oversee Wanning Marketplace, it might not be safe.”

”If we could stay close to the Fu Family, no matter how bold others are, they wouldn’t dare provoke the Fu Family. Above the Fu Family, there’s still the Eighth-Grade Shangguan Family providing protection, and I heard that Cao Xiang’er, the Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion who was recently promoted, is also a friend of your daughter’s. With these two layers of connections, following the Fu Family would eliminate any safety worries for us.”

”Brother Liuu.”

”I ask for nothing else.”

”Once at the domain, just help introduce me to Patriarch Fu.”

The Wu Clan Leader knew well.

The Liuu Family couldn’t offer significant help, but as intermediaries, they could certainly manage.

As he spoke.

The Wu Clan Leader slipped a box into Liuu Qingmin’s hand.