Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 441: Chapter 224: Joys Abound, Parental Hearts, and Deals

In the Cui Family, a thousand miles away from the Liang Family, they were also discussing the matter of the Fu Family constructing the Demon-Defying City. However, only the Cui Clan Leader, Elder Clan Leader Hongg, and Qii Clan Leader were seated in the Council Hall.

Elder Clan Leader Hongg initially wanted to retire behind the scenes.

Yet, after several interactions with the new clan leader of the Hongg Family, the Cui and Qii Families found that he still required some experience, and jointly suggested that the elder clan leader take charge once more, especially with the beast tide imminent, requiring a seasoned leader at the helm.

Cui Clan Leader waved his sleeve.

A flash of Dawn Light.

A rough City Construction Map unfurled in mid-air.

It was the approximate outline of the Demon-Defying City seen by outsiders, built by the Fu Family:

”Brother Hongg, Brother Qii, what are your thoughts on the Fu Family’s construction of the Demon-Defying City?”

Qii Clan Leader had seen the Fu Family’s Demon-Defying City from afar and was quite tempted. However, if they wanted to emulate it now, it might be too late.

Therefore, with some regret, he said:

”Brother Cui, I’m afraid the Fu Family has been planning this for years. The Lady of the House of the Fu even personally went to Jingzhou, recruited many Talisman Array Masters and workers for city construction. We could barely keep up if we started when they began construction, but now....”

It’s already too late.

However, the Cui Clan Leader did not see it that way.

He said loudly:

”Brother Qii, perhaps we cannot construct it in a short time relying on one family’s strength alone, but what if our three families unite to build a city? Furthermore, the Fu Family’s city can accommodate hundreds of thousands, it’s enormous. Since time is tight, we can construct a small city instead.”

Qii Clan Leader’s heart stirred.

Understanding dawned upon him.

He hesitated and said:

”Brother Cui, do you mean to build a small city capable of accommodating the cultivators of our three families?”

Cui Clan Leader nodded.

His gaze turned to the silent Elder Clan Leader Hongg:

”Brother Hongg, what do you think?”

Elder Clan Leader Hongg, his beard completely white.

Narrowed his eyes at the City Construction Map, then slowly spoke:

”Regardless of whether the city is large or small, having an additional defensive line during a beast tide outbreak is ultimately beneficial. It is said that the Fu Family’s rapid construction is due to a new construction method. If we could learn from the Fu Family, it might be possible for our three families to build a small city.”

With these words.

Qii Clan Leader quickly glanced at Cui Clan Leader.

With furrowed brows, he said:

”Previously, the World Suppression Bureau announced that there’s only one spot left for a noble family in the South Huai Prefecture to advance to Eighth-Grade. Looking around the Ninth-Grade Noble Families in the South Huai Prefecture, the only ones who can compete with Brother Cui are the Fu Family. They have been so secretive about their city-building techniques, why would they be willing to let us learn from them?”

Elder Clan Leader Hongg let out a chuckle.

He said with a laugh:

”Once the beast tide erupts, the noble families in the South Huai Prefecture will undoubtedly undergo a reshuffle. At that time, it’s not impossible for a few additional Eighth-Grade Noble Families to emerge. The Fu Family are not short-sighted. As long as we can offer them treasures that move their hearts, they might offer not only their construction methods but also lend their Talisman Array Masters.”

Money moves hearts.

These words made sense.

Cui Clan Leader and Qii Clan Leader exchanged a glance, indeed the elder was wiser.

Elder Clan Leader Hongg continued:

”It is said that the Fu Family has yet to construct their Star-Receiving Tower because they lack Star Stones.”

He paused for a moment.

Elder Clan Leader Hongg’s gaze fell on Cui Clan Leader:

”Younger Brother Cui, you still have those Star Stones you acquired in the Canglan Secret Realm, don’t you? Star Stones are rare, but for us, keeping them is just letting them gather dust in storage. They could be used as a stepping stone to get the Fu Family to loosen their defenses.”

Cui Clan Leader showed reluctance on his face.

To obtain those Star Stones back then, he sacrificed the opportunity to use a Tier Three Talisman Treasure. But considering that if their territory was breached, even the most treasures couldn’t be protected, he gritted his teeth and nodded:

”Alright, I’ll go to the Fu Family personally.”

...

In the Yunshan County territory.

The Fu Family’s Inner City construction was proceeding in an orderly manner. Because the Spirit Stone Vein at Liangyun Mountain had been fully mined, the tens of thousands of miners turned to help with the Inner City construction.

Thus the speed was much faster than before.

Fu Yongyi also brought his pregnant wife, Hee Qingru, back from the Liangyun Mountain mining area. In the Council Hall, he reported to Liuu Meizhen on the overall situation of the Spirit Stone Vein extraction.

After finishing.

Fu Yongyi presented the summary:

”Mother, the account shows that the monthly extracted Spirit Stones are diverted to city construction, leaving us with a balance of only thirty thousand Spirit Stones.”

”Hmm, these past few years have been hard on you and Qingru.”

Liuu Meizhen took the list, glanced at it, then placed it on the Immortal Table. With a tap on her storage bag, a flash of Dawn Light appeared, and a pill bottle floated over to Fu Yongyi.

Fu Yongyi glanced at it.

He trembled with excitement.

Liuu Meizhen spoke slowly:

”Before your father went into seclusion, he instructed me to bestow this Foundation Establishment Pill upon you once you finished the Spirit Stone extraction tasks. Take it, and go into seclusion for Foundation Establishment. I will oversee Qingru’s delivery, ensuring no mistakes.”

Foundation Establishment Pill!

An elixir many lower-level cultivators dream of.

It is also the first true step in cultivation.

Fu Yongyi excitedly accepted it with both hands, bowing deeply in the direction of Fu Changsheng’s Secret Chamber in gratitude.

He is someone who knows gratitude.

Liuu Meizhen’s eyes showed a hint of a smile:

”Don’t immediately attempt a breakthrough after acquiring the Foundation Establishment Pill. Your sister just successfully completed her Foundation Establishment and emerged from her retreat. Besides the clan’s insights on Foundation Establishment, you can exchange ideas with her too. Wait until you are thoroughly prepared before attempting the breakthrough.”

”Yes, Mother.”

Fu Yongyi left the Council Hall with joy.