The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Chapter 615 I've set this benchmark for you
Tantai Wuji was still stirring up trouble in the shadows. Logically speaking, Lang Jiuchuan shouldn't have had time to stay at the Lang family home, but seeing the expectant eyes of Lang's uncle and others, she still ate a family banquet at the mansion.

As night fell, the Shou Kang Hall, located in the old lady's residence, was brightly lit. Whether master or servant, people came and went, but their faces no longer showed the anxiety of the past. Instead, they were filled with the exhilaration of surviving a disaster and the anticipation for the future.

Their gazes toward Langjiuchuan were filled with awe, fervor, and worship.

A Golden Core cultivator, from a once insignificant Marquis's mansion that was on the verge of decline—oh, it's no longer even a Marquis's mansion—has produced a Golden Core cultivator, a rare talent in thousands of years. This means that the Lang family will leap to become one of the top families in this land, with an extraordinary, or even higher, status.

It's not that they're bragging; the moment Lang Jiuchuan appeared, the Lang family received countless invitations to visit, even offers of assistance—all gestures of goodwill and flattery.

It was solely because of Lang Jiuchuan's divine abilities and strength.

She was born into the Lang family!

The Lang family is honored to have such a person who brings glory to their ancestors. Not only the current Lang family members, but also their deceased ancestors, are all honored. Even the in-laws who have married into the Lang family will feel proud and fortunate.

It must have been incredibly lucky to marry into a family that produced an immortal. The married aunts would have their status elevated in their husbands' families, and their children would have more confidence than other sisters-in-law.

In fact, they had already made preparations for returning to their parents' home to visit their relatives.

The Lang family was filled with laughter and conversation. With the spiritual energy input from Lang Jiuchuan, Cui Shi also had the strength to attend the banquet. She seemed to have fully recovered from her illness, showing no signs of illness, only calmness and gentleness, and an open-mindedness that showed she had let go of everything.

Everyone thought that Lang Jiuchuan had cured her, but only Lang Jiuchuan could see that the deathly aura on her face had not dissipated.

Lang Jiuchuan was generous, giving the family members in the hall a spiritual boost. With this spiritual power entering their bodies, they wouldn't necessarily become more intelligent, but they would be physically strong, live longer, and have a higher comprehension level than ordinary people.

This is her way of giving back to the family she is born into; it's not about grudges, but about the fate that led her to be born into this family.

Having given all this, she owed the Lang family nothing more. Even if she left, the Lang family would feel better because of this divine favor.

Despite his excitement, Lang Zhengping's brows remained furrowed with worry. After the family banquet, he dismissed everyone around him and sat opposite Lang Jiuchuan in the study, each holding a cup of tea.

“Ninth Sister…” Lang Zhengping hesitated before speaking, “Now that you have achieved the Golden Core True Person status and are renowned throughout the world, how should my Lang family conduct itself in the future, in your opinion?”

He worried that his family might become lost due to their sudden rise to prominence, their virtue failing to match their position, and they would suffer the consequences. As for his eldest niece, Lang Jiuchuan, he didn't have the same confidence that the Emperor himself had given him to keep her confined to the Lang family and in this city of Dan. The hidden dragon had awakened and would eventually swim in the deep sea, rather than be confined to the shallows. A dignified immortal would one day ascend to heaven.

Especially now that the great demon has not yet been killed, the situation is still uncertain, and if something happens, they will be even less able to withstand it.

Lang Jiuchuan looked at his uncle with gentle eyes that held a clear understanding of the world, and said with a faint smile, "Is your uncle worried that the family will become arrogant because of me, and eventually decline after reaching its peak?"

Lang Zhengping nodded and said with a wry smile, "I know my own family members very well. There aren't two of them who are presentable."

"They may not be as bad as my uncle said. After this incident, they will gradually grow up. Daring to take up arms to protect their home is already a step forward. The worst thing is to hide in the back and wait for rescue when trouble comes. Relying on mountains will collapse, relying on people will run away, and relying on anyone is not as good as relying on yourself. When the Lang family is united, they can work together as one and have the strength to withstand the storm."

Lang Jiuchuan slowly said, "Uncle, do you know what a true aristocratic family is? It is not based on temporary power or the force of one person. The foundation of a true aristocratic family lies in its inheritance and virtue."

Lang Zhengping sat up straight and listened attentively.

"The birth of a clan requires both roots and soul. Roots are the continuation of bloodline and the family tradition, which are the foundation that enables clan members to survive in chaotic times and forge ahead in prosperous times. This foundation includes wealth, connections, and knowledge of martial arts, but these are secondary. More important is the cultivation of the clan members' abilities and character."

Lang Zhengping nodded: "What you say is very true. Looking at the three great clans of Qian, Li and Yang, they all attach great importance to the upbringing and virtue of their clansmen."

"Even among aristocratic families, not everyone can be cultivated to have good character and manners. There will always be one or two bad apples. This depends on the clan leader's courage and methods. A qualified clan leader has the courage to see the big picture and lead everyone. It cannot be just because of the direct lineage. The most important thing is ability. A clan leader without ability, even if he is the only direct descendant, is not worthy to be the clan leader. If the clan suffers a disaster, it will be his sin."

She spoke in a profound tone, which made Lang Zhengping shudder. What she meant was that the selection of a clan leader should not be based on nepotism, but on ability, just like the selection of an emperor. If an incompetent and foolish person is chosen, the clan may face its downfall.

Seeing that he had taken it to heart, Lang Jiuchuan continued, "As for the soul, it is the family's backbone and the principles for living in the world. It requires an unyielding spirit that cannot be swayed by poverty or wealth, nor corrupted by power or force; a sense of responsibility to help the world when one is successful; and a bottom line that a gentleman knows what to do and what not to do. Once this kind of backbone is formed, even if the family encounters a major change, as long as the 'soul' does not dissipate and the backbone remains, the family will not truly fall, and there will always be a day of revival."

Lang Zhengping felt a surge of emotion and said, "Could our Lang family produce such a person of integrity?"

"The formation of a clan is not something that can be achieved overnight. Three generations make a family, five generations a clan, seven generations a household, nine generations a clan, and twelve generations to become a noble family. It takes countless trials and tribulations to become a true noble family." Lang Jiuchuan looked at him intently and said, "To put it arrogantly, I have set the standard and the core values ​​for the Lang family. Whether you can pass them down and become a noble family that people look up to depends entirely on whether the character of the Lang family can be cultivated."

"Uncle, one day I will leave, not now, but in the future. If the Lang family reflects on itself and strives for self-improvement, if its members have integrity and the Lang family has a soul, then even after I leave, the Lang family will not fall. Therefore, if we do not want to become a fleeting, short-lived family, we must establish family precepts from now on, discipline our descendants, emphasize education and morality, accumulate good karma, solidify our foundation, and cultivate our integrity. Only in this way can the Lang family endure and be respected, instead of being known only as the Lang family that relied on its immortal ancestors."

Although having such a guardian deity is something to boast about and be proud of, why not do it to make one's reputation sound better?
(End of this chapter)