Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"Four hundred low-grade spirit stones, isn't that too expensive?" Xia Yunxue frowned slightly. She had originally expected it to be three hundred low-grade spirit stones. After all, the cost was there.

"A good product is not priced based on its cost, but on its own value. Your newly brewed Cold Pond Dew is worth the price."

Xia Yunxue was delighted by his words. Which mother would not want to be praised and recognized by her son?

"Then you decide. Don't blame me if you can't sell it."

"You just need to take care of production. You don't need to worry about sales. Even if it can't be sold, it can be digested within the family. At most, the child will have to suffer a little and drink more every day." Song Changsheng said with a smile.

"You wishful thinking." Xia Yunxue poked Song Changsheng's forehead in a reproachful manner, but her worries were reduced a lot.

She has actually faced a lot of pressure over the years.

The Song family spent a lot of manpower and resources to help her increase her popularity, and invested tens of thousands of spirit stones every year for her to develop third-grade spirit wine. Over the years, the investment has exceeded 100,000 low-grade spirit stones.

The family has a lot of places where they need to spend money, and this is already a considerable investment.

Therefore, the sales volume of [Han Chi Lu] is particularly important, and she needs to produce results to prove herself.

Song Changsheng asked Xia Yunxue about the details related to the spiritual wine, and then returned to the General Affairs Hall to learn about the changes and progress of the family during this period.

All the goals set before the year have now been almost achieved, and in some aspects have even been exceeded.

For example, in terms of population, from the beginning of the year to now, more than 20,000 new babies have been born and more than 40 new monks have been added. Although there are no ones with particularly outstanding talents, population is the cornerstone of the family and the productivity, so the number is also very important.

In addition, during the six months that he had been learning from Xia Wuqie, Song Luzhou had also completed refining three furnaces of [Foundation Building Pills], producing twenty-two pills.

Among them, the Wind Whisper Palace and the Supervisory Office took a total of seven pills, and the remaining fifteen pills were placed in the treasury for the clan members to exchange. Now some of them have been exchanged out one after another. It can be predicted that in the near future, the basic strength of the Song family will usher in another major improvement.

The last thing was the [Yin Yang Purple Tree] seedling and the secret method of "Blood Refining" that he seized from the ancient witch tribe.

The implementation of the "Blood Refining" secret method was not as smooth as Song Changsheng had imagined, because it required the use of various body-refining elixirs and monster blood essences to build the foundation from an early age, and then practicing this secret technique could achieve significant improvements.

The older you get, the less improvement you can get from practicing this secret technique.

However, those who are younger have given up one after another due to various factors such as perseverance and willpower. So far, only a very small number of people are still persisting in practicing.

This was something Song Changsheng had not thought of at first. However, everyone has the right to choose, and even if he is the patriarch he cannot force the tribesmen to practice.

Fortunately, the more outstanding monks among the younger generation of the family are still gritting their teeth and persevering, and the family's efforts are not in vain.

Song Changsheng later figured it out and thought that perhaps this was the best outcome.

This world originally belongs to a very small number of people, and concentrating resources can maximize their effects.

In comparison, the development of the [Yin Yang Purple Tree] seedling that he had brought back with great difficulty was very encouraging.

Although he stayed in Wangyue Market after returning from Sifang City, he asked Song Qingxi and Song Qingxing to bring back the seedlings of the Yin-Yang Purple Tree, which caused a great sensation within the family.

In order to keep the seedling alive, the Elder Council took great pains. Not only did they transplant it to the top of Cangmang Peak, where the spiritual energy was most abundant, they also spent a large sum of money to purchase a batch of spiritual soil, and Song Qingxi took care of it personally.

This treatment is the best in the family.

This shows how high the Song family’s top management’s expectations are for this young seedling.

And this [Yin Yang Purple Tree] seedling did not disappoint their expectations. After half a year of careful cultivation, it has successfully taken root and is currently growing very well.

Although it will take a very long time to harvest, there is finally hope.

"According to the time, it's time for me to get the [Yin Yang Purple Tree Heart]."

At that time, Song Changsheng went down the mountain to Luoxia City to attend the 400th birthday banquet of the city lord Mu Guibai. While waiting, he participated in a large auction held by the Luoxia City Auction House.

During the auction, two Purple Mansion monks from the Blood Demon Cult and an evil monk launched a surprise attack. The City Lord's Mansion and the auction house therefore jointly issued a wanted notice and offered a huge reward.

The auction house even announced that whoever could kill the evil cultivator would be rewarded with a [Yin Yang Purple Tree Heart] that could assist cultivators in breaking through the Purple Mansion Stage.

The evil cultivator managed to escape at that time, but later on he was still determined to do evil and planned to make a plan in the Griffin Mountains, intending to sacrifice a group of cultivators in order to practice his evil techniques. Later he was killed by Song Changsheng by chance.

At that time, the auction house promised to give Song Changsheng a [Yin-Yang Purple Tree Heart], but it would take thirty years.

Time flies, the days and months pass by quickly. Song Changsheng calculated with his fingers and found that the date was approaching. If nothing unexpected happened, the Song family would be able to obtain a [Yin Yang Purple Tree Heart] soon.

"It's been thirty years, they won't deny it, right?" Song Changsheng muttered softly. So much can change in thirty years.

But he quickly dismissed this idea. It was Mu Guibai who acted as a guarantor in the first place, so there should be no problem of defaulting on the debt.

"I have nothing else to do, so I'll go ask."

Song Changsheng left as soon as he said he would and took the space teleportation array directly to Luoxia City.

He has been to Luoxia City many times, but not to Luoxia Auction House very often. The last time he came here was twenty years ago. The auction house has not changed much overall, except that the area is a little larger than before.

Looking at the familiar plaque, Song Changsheng's thoughts became a little vague.

When they were young, he, Xu Yunhe, Zhu Yiqun and Zhuang Yuechan met by chance in Luoxia City. For a period of time afterwards, the four of them lived and died together, advanced and retreated together, and forged a deep friendship with their blood and lives.

Almost forty years have passed, and things and people have changed.

Zhuang Yuechan is in a coma, Xu Yunhe's whereabouts are unknown, and Zhu Yiqun has also left Da Qi in search of a breakthrough. He is the only one left standing out of the four-member group.

"I don't know if Fellow Daoist Xia is still here." Song Changsheng whispered softly.

At that time, he and Xu Yunhe rescued the abducted Xia Wanyun from the evil cultivator and escorted her back.

Because of this, Xu Yunhe and Xia Wanyun formed a relationship, but in the end, due to their identity issues, the two were unable to achieve a happy ending, which is quite regrettable when you think about it.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Xia is still here." Song Changsheng whispered to himself.

After all, they are old friends, and there is an unclear relationship between them and Xu Yunhe. If there is a chance, Song Changsheng would like to reminisce with the other party. I just don't know if Xia Wanyun still remembers them after decades.

"Senior, what do you want?"

A servant at the door came forward tactfully and saluted Song Changsheng respectfully.

Song Changsheng collected his thoughts and looked at the servant in front of him and said, "I wonder if Manager Yin Wenqing is here?" Yin Wenqing was the manager of the auction house who had received them and given rewards to him and Xu Yunhe. This person left a good impression on Song Changsheng. He felt that it would be better to communicate with him face to face for such an important matter as the [Yin-Yang Purple Tree Heart]. He just didn't know if he was still the manager of the auction house.

The servant boy showed a look of surprise when he heard that. As the head of the auction house, Yin Wenqing rarely showed up in public, and only a handful of people knew of his existence.

Not only did Song Changsheng know it, he could even call out its name, which was quite amazing.

The smile on the servant's face suddenly became more flattering, and he nodded and said, "So you are here to see Elder Yin. Elder Yin is currently receiving a distinguished guest and is not seeing guests for the time being. Please leave your name and token, and I can pass them on for you."

"So that's how it is. Then I'll have to trouble you to pass on a message to Chief Yin for me."

"Senior, please speak."

"Just tell me, I wonder if Manager Yin still remembers the thirty-year agreement with the Wangyue Song Clan."

A strange color flashed in the servant's eyes. He probably understood Song Changsheng's identity. He bowed respectfully and said, "I remember everything. But please leave a time for another visit. If Master Yin asks, I will have an explanation."

"Tomorrow at noon, thank you for your help."

Song Changsheng nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the direction of Tianyin Mountain.

According to the convention, he first went to pay his respects to Mu Guibai and other elders, and then went to Zhuang Yuechan's courtyard to sit with her for a while.

Although she has been in a coma for more than ten years, Zhuang Yuechan's complexion is still as good as ever, and her cultivation is even improving. In short, everything is moving in a good direction.

After Niu Dazhuang learned that Song Changsheng had arrived, he shouted outside the courtyard: "Changsheng, Changsheng."

Hearing the noise, Song Changsheng walked outside and asked, "Second Senior Brother, what's wrong?"

"You kid, you didn't even tell me when you came here." Niu Dazhuang came up and punched Song Changsheng with his sandbag-sized fist.

"I'm so lucky that I came here when I wanted to. How come you are in Tianyin Mountain? Didn't Uncle Zhan bring you with him?" Song Changsheng asked curiously.

Because of the adjustment of Luoxia City's strategic focus, Zhan Tianxia personally went to Dingyuan City in Tuozhou to take charge. He thought Niu Dazhuang would go with him, but he didn't expect to meet him on the mountain.

"Hey, why didn't I bring it with me? I've been gone for more than half a year. I just happened to come back these few days to do some things. I didn't expect to run into you again."

"Have you been doing well recently? I heard that the demons on the other side of the Canglan River have been a little restless recently."

"It's been a bit uneasy these days. I led some people across the river to investigate a while ago. Fortunately, we didn't find any signs of a large-scale gathering of monsters. According to the information I got, there should be conflicts within the monster tribe, which has nothing to do with us."

Niu Dazhuang waved his hand and said indifferently.

"That's good." Song Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief. Now was an unprecedentedly good period of development for the Song family. He just wanted to focus on developing and expanding the family and had no intention of fighting the demon clan.

"By the way, how is your eldest brother these days?"

It has been more than ten years since Yin Shang retreated to break through the Purple Palace, but there has been no news at all. Song Changsheng couldn't help but feel a little worried. With Yin Shang's qualifications, it shouldn't take so long.

Hearing this, Niu Dazhuang looked around cautiously, then lowered his voice mysteriously and said, "My senior brother made a breakthrough last year. I won't tell anyone about this, and you should remember not to tell anyone else."

Song Changsheng was stunned: "Then why hasn't any news come out?"

"Oh, you know, Master Uncle likes to keep everything secret, and this time is no exception. After Master Brother's breakthrough last year, he went to Dayu Cultivation Realm for training. It's only because you asked about it today, otherwise I wouldn't be able to tell you."

Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng immediately thought of Bai Zhengchun and Shen Qingxiu, both of whom were also "hidden".

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but say with a just-in-case mentality: "Then Senior Brother Xing Zhao..."

As soon as these words came out, Niu Dazhuang's eyes dimmed instantly, and he shook his head and said, "Old Third...Old Third is really gone. He had an accident when he was breaking through, and he didn't make it."

Song Changsheng sighed softly, and the atmosphere became silent.

"No more talking. Come on, go drink with me."

"it is good!"

The two men found a secluded place and drank all night long to celebrate for Yin Shang and to feel sorry for Xing Zhao.

The next morning, Song Changsheng prepared to go to Luoxia Auction House to find out the truth as agreed.

After knowing this, Niu Dazhuang also followed happily.

As soon as the two arrived at the door, the servant who had spoken to Song Changsheng yesterday came up to them and said, "Patriarch Song, Elder Niu, Chief Yin has been waiting for you for a long time. Please follow me."

"Thank you."

The two followed the servant and entered a room on the second floor of the auction house.

"Chief Song, I haven't seen you for many years. I hope you are well."

As soon as I entered the door, Yin Wenqing greeted me warmly.

"Master Yin, I apologize for interrupting you."

"Hey... Patriarch Song, what are you saying? It's as it should be. Come on, my two Taoist friends, please take a seat.

Come, have some tea."

The three of them sat down as host and guest, and Yin Wenqing said with emotion: "I haven't seen you for more than 30 years. Clan leader Song is different today. The speed at which his cultivation is increasing really makes me ashamed."

"Master Yin, you really embarrassed me. In front of Master Yin, I am a junior." Song Changsheng said modestly, and then went straight to the point: "Master Yin should also know the purpose of my visit. I wonder..."

"Please rest assured, Patriarch Song. I have already prepared everything. You can take it away anytime you want." Yin Wenqing acted very happy.

"Thank you very much, Master Yin." Song Changsheng smiled. As long as there are no twists and turns, it's good.

After the matter was settled, the atmosphere became much more relaxed. After a while of chatting, Yin asked casually, "Why didn't Fellow Daoist Xu come?

I don't think he is a mediocre person, but I feel very sorry that he lost an arm. A few years ago, I was lucky enough to get a precious elixir that can rebuild the body. I wonder if Brother Xu can still use it?"

...(End of chapter)