Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

"Elder Yu Shi's idea is indeed good. After this trade fair, a total of 330,000 contribution points were collected, of which 100,000 points were exchanged by various families using spirit stones. The initial funds for the family to establish the 'Chiyang Guard' have been collected."

An inner storehouse steward was looking at the list he had just compiled and was grinning so hard that he could hardly stop grinning.

This wave not only drained the contribution points of the major affiliated forces, but also earned 200,000 low-grade spirit stones, which is close to half of the Song family's current annual total income, and it is pure profit.

These affiliated forces now have no contribution points, and need to accumulate contribution points again by completing tasks assigned by the Song family and using resource exchange methods.

By then, the Song family will be able to make a lot of money from it, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they will get the best of both worlds.

All the Song family had to pay were a few dozen volumes of mental skills and the inheritance of hundreds of arts that they looked down upon. It was a deal that was almost free of cost.

Even these people bought second-hand goods, as the first-hand ones had already been taken to Luoxia City by Song Changsheng.

They can even throw these mental skills into the auction house in Wangyuefang City in batches later and make more money from those independent cultivators or foreign forces.

However, doing so would be a bit too ugly, and the specific implementation method still needs to be carefully considered. After all, we still have to take into account the feelings of the affiliated forces below.

But it is undeniable that the Song family made a fortune this time.

Song Yushi was not surprised by this result.

This world is both open and narrow.

Open means that anyone with spiritual roots can obtain a method of cultivation as long as they spend a little effort, because the basic methods of drawing in qi are already everywhere. As long as one has spiritual roots, one has the opportunity to embark on the path to immortality.

But why do we say that this world is narrow?

That's because all the mental abilities and inherited arts of the third level and above are strictly controlled, and there are only a few types of them that can be bought on the market with spirit stones.

This also leads to the fact that the mental methods practiced by many cultivators are actually completely unsuitable, which greatly affects the future development of the cultivators.

The upper class controls resources and inheritance to restrict people of different classes into different circles, forcing them to squeeze and bleed in the extremely narrow upward channel.

It is often difficult to cross the class barrier. On average, among the huge number of independent cultivators in the Da Qi cultivation world, it may take decades to produce a Purple Mansion cultivator.

There may not even be one Purple Mansion-level force in a hundred years.

In this situation, in order to obtain more and more suitable upper-level mental inheritance, the following forces have reached a point where they will do anything to achieve their goals, and fighting has become the norm.

Back then, the leader of the Dihuo Sect, Chang Wudao, had not had a suitable third-level mental method, which caused him to be stuck in the foundation-building stage. Later, they spent all their savings to buy an item from the Luoxia Auction House.

As a result, it fell on Song Changsheng by accident.

If not for this, Chang Wudao would not have taken the risk to practice the "Heavenly Demon Notes", eventually falling into the devil's way, which directly led to the destruction of the entire Wuling Sect.

In such a general environment.

These mental methods and magical powers that the Song family despises are rare inheritances in the eyes of the forces below, and they will definitely spare no expense to obtain them.

Therefore, the huge profits made at the trade fair were all within Song Yu's expectations.

Moreover, what was thrown out this time was only a very small part, which was not worth mentioning at all compared with the Song family’s gains in the Lost Pearl World.

In the future, you can throw out one or two items from time to time to stimulate consumption.

"Elder, if these inheritances fall into the hands of those people below, what if..." Amidst the joyous atmosphere, someone expressed a different opinion.

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly turned cold.

Song Yushi said nonchalantly, "If we don't sell these inheritances, can we put an end to the ambitions of those people below?"

All the deacons present in the inner treasury shook their heads in unison. It was impossible to eliminate ambition.

"That's right. Even if the family doesn't sell these inheritances, they will start from other places. It's better to open up than to block. At least we know the origins of the inheritance of the mental methods that have flowed out of our hands, right?
Even if some of them successfully break through to the Purple Mansion Stage with the help of these inheritances, what would happen?
Today is different from the past. The family has already been reborn. One or two Purple Mansion cultivators can't cause any trouble. "Song Yushi's tone was filled with an indescribable confidence.

Indeed, in terms of the Song family's current strength, except for the two clans and one city, the Song family can look down on other forces.

Unless it was organized and premeditated, the one or two lucky people among the affiliated forces really have no qualifications to challenge the Song family.

There is no other way: surrender or destruction.

Maybe we can take the opportunity to wipe out a group of restless traitors.

So, Song Yushi was completely fearless when doing this and was not worried about these problems arising at all.

"Find a separate warehouse to store the spiritual stones obtained from the trade fair. We won't be able to keep them for long."

"As ordered."

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When Song Changsheng returned from Mengzhou, Song Lutong and the other two had already rushed to Yangzhou with Chi Ming, along with 20 elite soldiers drawn from all over the family.

It seems that in the near future, the Chiyang Guard will be able to achieve its initial scale. Song Changsheng is still very confident in the abilities of Song Lutong and others.

"Did the trip go smoothly?"

On the top of Cangmang Peak, in Ruyun Palace, Song Xianming personally poured a cup of spiritual tea for Song Changsheng.

“Overall, it went relatively smoothly. The reward offered by Luoxia City was very generous, and Hall Master Lu agreed quite readily.

Next, I will retreat to refine the [Jiamu Tree Heart] and [Essence of Heaven and Earth], and by the way, comprehend the array weapon inheritance obtained from the Lost Pearl Small World.

I'll have to trouble you to go there in person to get the magical item and the [Barrier Breaking Pill] in Luoxia City."

While Song Changsheng was on his way to Baicaotang, Shen Qingxiu brought him the news that a spiritual object of heaven and earth had been found. However, it was not a wood-attributed masculine object that was compatible with Song Xianming, but a wind-attributed masculine object [Xunfeng Jingjing] that was compatible with Song Qingxing.

But it’s not a big deal. Song Xianming is still far from breaking through to the Golden Core stage, so there will always be a chance to get it all together.

Song Xianming nodded slightly and said, "Leave these to me."

Song Changsheng then took out a storage bag and handed it to Song Xianming, saying, "The cultivation resources and [Tianhe Crystal Sand] obtained from Luoxia City are all in it. After you finish these things, you can also start to refine them.

In addition, there are two teleportation doors inside. I asked Uncle Shen to remove them from the space corridor of the Yizhu small world. You also have to study them and use them in the space corridor of the Cangmang small world when the time comes.

Once the space tunnel is stabilized, some of our previous ideas can be gradually realized. "Due to the existence of the [Mist Hidden Bug], the Song family's development of the vast small world has been very limited over the years, basically focusing on the spiritual charcoal veins and several veins discovered later.

However, through Song Youping's continuous improvement of the "poison", the [Mist Insects] in the small world have been completely eliminated, and the ecology has also recovered to a large extent. It has the basic conditions for mortal survival, but it has never been put into practice.

It’s because of the space corridor. Mortals are not like cultivators. Any slight fluctuation in the corridor can cost them their lives.

Moreover, the naturally formed space corridor is very unstable and is at risk of collapse at any time.

But now it’s different with the teleportation gate. They can greatly improve the stability of the space corridor, making it feasible for the Song family to migrate to the small world.

Song Xianming nodded and said, "No problem, but how many people do you think should we transfer in the first batch?"

Song Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "Let's transfer 10,000 people first. Settlements should be built around spiritual veins or mineral veins. Each settlement needs to be protected by a formation and guarded by family monks. A sentry tower should be set up near the Tianqian Mountains."

Although the vast small world was severely harmed by those [Mist-Hidden Insects], there were still many monsters living on the other side of the Tianqian Mountains. Song Changsheng even hunted a third-level big monster among them.

Therefore, the safety of immigrants must be taken seriously.

But there is a saying in the world that there is a thief who can steal for a thousand days but you can never guard against thieves for a thousand days. When there are fewer immigrants, we can still take care of them. But when there are more people in the future, sooner or later there will be loopholes in the defense line.

After thinking for a while, Song Changsheng added: "Let Jin Xuan and Yan leave the Tianqian Mountains. With them as a deterrent, those monsters should be able to behave themselves."

"Well, they are indeed suitable. Using demons to control demons is the best strategy. The family can also organize monks to hunt demons regularly. This can not only train the actual combat capabilities of the clan members, but also curb the number of demon beasts."

"Good!" Song Changsheng clapped his hands and smiled.

"By the way, how should we distribute the [Barrier Breaking Pills] after we retrieve them?"

Since Song Changsheng is going to go into seclusion, these things have to be arranged in advance.

He considered for a while and said, "One each for Uncle Wu, Uncle Lu Tong, Qing Xi, and Mother, and the remaining one... give it to Chi Huo."

Song Qingxing has [Amethyst Jadeite], so he is excluded first. These are the only people in the Song family who have the chance to break through to the Purple Mansion.

Song Yulong is actually one of them, but Chihuo is an important pillar for maintaining the stability of Yangzhou, so he has to be treated unfairly for now.

"It's the [Longevity Peach] and the [Barrier Breaking Pill], it seems that you are determined to support Chihuo's breakthrough." Song Xianming stroked his beard lightly with a complicated expression.

Once upon a time, the Song family spent all their efforts to train a Purple Mansion cultivator. However, in just a few decades, they actually began to support cultivators from other families to break through. It must be said that the world is changing really fast.

"Chihuo is under my control. I don't have to worry about losing control if I help him break through. Besides, it's not a good idea for Yangzhou to be leaderless for a long time. If he can break through, the family will have less worries.

After the Chiyang Guard is formed, it will also need a Purple Mansion cultivator to lead it, and Chihuo is the best choice." Song Changsheng said solemnly.

"I understand what you mean. Once I get the Barrier Breaking Pill, I will personally deliver it to him."

"Although we have the [Longevity Peach], the sooner the breakthrough happens, the better. After you get the [Barrier Breaking Pill], you must remember to urge Fifth Uncle to go into seclusion. Don't delay any further." Song Changsheng reminded worriedly.

"I will spare you the trouble. Even if I have to beat him, I will send him into seclusion. But... after he goes into seclusion, who do you think can take over the position of General Affairs Elder?"

Regardless of whether Song Luzhou can successfully break through in the end, the position of the General Affairs Elder will be vacant, and who will take over is a problem.

The general affairs elder is the head of all the elders, and his power is second only to the clan leader. The person who holds this position must not only be capable, but also have enough prestige. Not just anyone can hold this position.

Song Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "Do you have a suitable candidate?"

Song Xianming stood up with his hands behind his back and paced slowly in the hall. After a while, he said, "What do you think of Lu Yun?"

"Aunt Yun?"

Hearing about this candidate, Song Changsheng couldn't help but nod secretly. Song Luyun's personal ability is unquestionable. He has never made a mistake since he became the elder of foreign affairs and has accumulated deep prestige in the clan.

In terms of seniority and qualifications, among all the elders, only Song Lutong and Xia Yunxue could slightly surpass her.

However, considering Song Lutong's personality, it was barely possible for him to go out to the town, but it would be a bit difficult for him to serve as the elder of general affairs and take charge of the family power, so it was not even within his consideration.

As for Xia Yunxue, she herself had no intention of interfering in the family's decision-making, and the Elders' Council would not be able to pass this resolution.

All in all, Song Luyun is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate, but his cultivation level is relatively low, only in the late stage of foundation building.

But for the elders in charge of general affairs, cultivation is secondary.

"Aunt Yun can be the elder in charge of general affairs."

"Then who should take on the position of Foreign Affairs Elder?"

There are many options for this one. This position places more emphasis on communication skills, and it is external, so the requirements for qualifications, prestige, etc. are not high.

For example, Song Changxue, Song Changxiu, Song Changxuan and others are qualified.

After careful consideration, Song Changsheng slowly said: "The position of Foreign Affairs Elder... shall be held by Sister Changxue."

In fact, in terms of personality, Song Changxiu is more suitable. She used to guard the secular world for many years. She is meticulous and delicate in her actions, which makes her very suitable for dealing with external parties.

But Song Changsheng had another consideration for this choice.

After Song Qingxing goes into seclusion, the position of Punishment Elder will also be vacant. Song Changxue should first accumulate prestige in the position of External Affairs Elder. Then she can be transferred to the position of Punishment Elder, and the position of External Affairs Elder can be handed over to Song Changxiu.

"So good."

Song Xianming expressed his approval of his decision, saying it was indeed a more reasonable option at the moment.

In this way, the Song family made two major personnel changes in the following period of time, which completely broke the original pattern of the Song family.

Song Changsheng took the [Jiamu Tree Heart] and [Essence of Heaven and Earth] into the retreat room and began his retreat.

Looking at the [Jiamu Tree Heart] in the jade bottle that exuded vitality, Song Changsheng's heart was slightly moved.

His Five Elements Dao Rhythm is finally about to be complete!
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(End of this chapter)