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The hall fell silent once again.

The anger on Jiang Huarong's face was gradually replaced by struggle.

He wasn't really stupid; he just couldn't accept being "blackmailed" like that.

Lin Chaofeng raised his eyes and looked at Lei Yunchao: "Brother Lei, in your opinion..."

"At this critical juncture of life and death, we three families should stop hiding our resources and preserve as much as we can. As for the Cao family..."

I would rather stay in the capital and hold it, but if I can't hold it, I will abandon the city and flee for my life.

"Leaving it to fate might offer a better chance of survival than going with them to the capital of Liang."

Jiang Huarong and Lin Chaofeng exchanged a glance.

Finally, a decision was made.

“Our three families are of one mind, and my Lin family trusts Brother Lei’s judgment.”

"My Jiang family is the same; otherwise, we wouldn't have agreed to give up the chance to form the core to you, Brother Lei."

"Alright, then Brother Jiang and Brother Lin, you two go back today and organize the clan's resources, even those whose uses you don't know."

We don't know, but perhaps the Xu family does.

"As you say, Brother Lei, we'll go back and pack up now, and head to Dongxi together tomorrow."

The next day.

Lin Chaofeng and Jiang Huarong reunited at the Lei family home.

Afterwards, Lei Yunchao led the two of them in a stealth beam and quietly headed towards Dongxi.

Less than half an hour later.

They then arrived at the outside of Dongxi.

"Master Lei, you've come again. And who are these two?" the patrol captain asked.

"They are the heads of the Lin and Jiang families."

"I've long admired your name." The captain of the armored soldiers smiled slightly. "Please come in, all three of you."

They were still led to the main hall of the Xu family mansion.

“Brother Lei, just as you said, the spiritual energy of the Xu family is unbelievably rich. They must have secretly found a third-order spiritual vein over the years.”

Jiang Huarong transmitted his voice.

"Of course, how could I, Lei, lie to you on such an important matter?"

The main hall of the Xu family.

The three of them took their seats.

The spiritual energy on the mountain is even greater than that at the foot of the mountain, making one's mind and spirit sway.

Jiang Huarong and Lin Chaofeng felt that they might have a chance to successfully break through to the Golden Core stage by cultivating in this environment.

A moment later.

A maidservant served up a spiritual tea, the aroma of which blended with the spiritual energy, instantly refreshing the mind and spirit.

They suppressed their inner turmoil and sat quietly waiting.

Soon after, two figures slowly entered.

The man in the lead, dressed in a simple blue robe, with a peaceful face and deep, unfathomable eyes, was none other than Xu Chuan.

The middle-aged man in a cloud-patterned brocade robe following beside him was Xu Mingxuan, with a calm and composed demeanor.

His gaze swept over Lei Yunchao and them, then he paid no more attention to him.

Xu Chuan took his seat in the main seat, while Xu Mingxuan stood to his side and behind him.

“Fellow Daoists, you have come from afar. I was in the midst of a critical period of seclusion some time ago and was unable to personally welcome you. Therefore, I had my son Mingyuan entertain you. If he has been impolite in any way, please do not take offense,” Xu Chuan said with a smile.

Lei Yunchao quickly cupped his hands in greeting: "Fellow Daoist Xu, you flatter us. It is we who have been presumptuous in disturbing you."

Jiang Huarong and Lin Chaofeng echoed their sentiments, displaying a very respectful and cautious attitude.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries...

Knowing that Xu Chuan disliked empty talk, Lei Yunchao gestured to Jiang and Lin, and the three of them each took out a storage bag that had been prepared in advance from their pockets.

"Fellow Daoist Xu."

Lei Yunchao used his magic to lift the three storage bags and placed them on the table in front of Xu Chuan. He said solemnly, "This is the family foundation that my Lei family, along with the Jiang family and the Lin family, can offer."

"Take a look among them, is there anything the Xu family needs?"

"Fellow Daoists, you are too kind."

Xu Chuan smiled and nodded. Without him making any move, the three storage bags flew up on their own and hovered about a foot in front of him.

He extended his divine sense and scanned the three storage bags.

The contents of the bags were not piled up haphazardly, but rather categorized.

Store them properly in jade boxes and jade slips.

"There's not much stuff."

There are thirteen rare third-tier spiritual herbs in total, each of different kinds. The most precious one is the "Moon Soul Grass," which can repair wounds to the soul.

It has a good effect on cultivators in the Golden Core stage.

All other medicinal herbs are cultivated in "Xu's Grotto-Heaven".

More than twenty sets of third-tier refining materials are considered rare in this prison, but they are nothing special in the outside world.

There are only three sets of Tier 4 materials.

A fist-sized piece of "Star Iron", a small bottle of "Earth Core Flame Marrow", and a section of "Ten Thousand Years of Submerged Yin Wood".

These few items are quite interesting.

It is a rare treasure.

Of course, these things are of little use to them.

Only a third-tier superior-grade weapon refiner can perfectly utilize fourth-tier materials to refine superior-grade magic weapons, or even top-tier magic weapons.

"These lotus seeds are shriveled and black, without any vitality or spiritual energy fluctuations. How could they bring these here?"
However, it seems somewhat familiar.

However, since lotus seeds generally look like this, and this particular lotus seed no longer resembles its original form.

Therefore, Xu Chuan didn't pay much attention to it.

"Several fragments of broken artifacts, with an obscure and ancient aura, should be fragments of top-tier magic weapons or even spiritual treasures, but they are severely damaged and have lost all spiritual power, so their research value is greater than their practical value."

"Five techniques... Is this the Sword Scripture?"

Xu Chuan carefully read through the text. Although it was a fragment, it contained ancient sword techniques and was extremely pure.

Unfortunately, there are only three articles.

Furthermore, some parts of the three articles are incomplete.

"Never mind, this technique should be enlightening for Chongjian, and perhaps it can be completed in the future."

There's nothing particularly special about it.

The Xu family has no shortage of martial arts techniques.

The Five Elements Creation Scripture itself is a top-level cultivation method of the Five Elements.

Although the Lei, Lin, and Jiang families all brought out ancient cultivation techniques, unless they were extremely rare, they would not be of much use to the Xu family.

As Xu Mingxuan cultivated the earth-based cultivation method, he entered the Golden Core stage.

The Golden Elixir chapter of the Five Elements Creation Classic is complete, except for a very few supernatural powers.

Three jade slips containing supernatural powers and secret techniques.

One of them is the cultivation method of the "Golden Light Technique of Vertical Earth", a top-tier escape technique.

Among the escape techniques collected by the Xu family, its speed is enough to rank first.

This part of the supernatural power is complete, but the other two parts are incomplete.

But it was extremely rare, and it caught Xu Chuan's eye.

One of the fragments, titled "Purple Heaven Thunder Technique," contains only the sections on attracting and controlling lightning.

The other document contains incomplete moves of "The Finger of the Netherworld," consisting only of the first three moves.

However, this finger technique is based on the will to die.

The artistic conception is so profound that even just getting started is enough to stump most people.

But it suits Xu Chuan, allowing him to comprehend the way of death.

Finally, there is a secret technique from the Lei family's storage bag, titled "The Secret Technique of Netherworld Puppet Threading".

This is not a method for making puppets.

It is an extremely insidious and demonic soul-controlling technique that can manipulate living people and corpses.

It can even sense and influence objects hundreds of miles away.

Suitable for those with strong spiritual awareness and the ability to control distractions.

Xu Chuan guessed that it should be a secret technique of some demonic cultivation method, which should contain a secret method of splitting divine consciousness similar to the "Thousand Gods Technique".

This is similar to the puppetry tradition.

To control a large number of puppets, one also needs talent in this area.

Because he was suited to it, Xu Chuan wanted to study the art of puppetry, but unfortunately he has not had the time yet.

After a moment's thought, Xu Chuan had already made up his mind.

However, he still said to Xu Mingxuan beside him, "Mingxuan, take a look too."

Xu Mingxuan followed his instructions and probed his consciousness into the storage bag.

A moment later, his eyes flickered slightly, and he transmitted his voice, "Father, the Sword Scripture, that withered black lotus seed, the three supernatural abilities, and the Netherworld Puppet Thread-Pulling Secret Technique. These are the most valuable items to my Xu family."

The rest are optional.

"Black lotus seeds?"

Xu Chuan's heart stirred.

The items Xu Mingxuan chose were roughly the same as what he had in mind, except for the shriveled, black lotus seeds.

"Mingxuan, do you think there's anything special about those lotus seeds?"

"I don't recognize it, but I feel it has a connection with you and will be of great use to my Xu family, among the items I just mentioned."

The reaction to this lotus seed was the strongest for the child, and it fluctuated wildly.

This thing is extremely difficult to cultivate, but if it does, it will be a priceless treasure, and this glimmer of hope lies in you, Father.

Xu Chuan was secretly alarmed.

He just blessed it with a "golden koi".

The fact that he said that could only mean that these lotus seeds were the most precious items offered by the three families.

Of course, Xu Chuan also had to save him.

His eyes flickered slightly, and he looked up at Lei Yunchao and the other two, saying, "I'll accept all of these."

Xu Mingxuan was taken aback, his pupils contracted slightly, and he thought to himself, "It still has to be my father. Adults don't need to choose; they naturally accept everything."

Even those fragments of magical artifacts could be given to Xu Deling for research.

They can even extract a trace of the essence of the material.

After all, they are all materials for refining top-tier magic weapons and even spiritual treasures, and they are all extremely precious.

Lei Yunchao and the other two were also taken aback.

Didn't we agree to choose several items?
Why do you want them all?

The Xu family even looks down on those broken pieces?
Seeing their confusion, Xu Chuan smiled and said, "Since it is your kind intention, Fellow Daoist Lei, I naturally cannot refuse. Even if it is of little use, it is fine to accept it."

The three of them twitched their lips slightly.

This is the first time I've heard someone talk about greed so confidently.

Who the hell has this idea?

If it weren't for the Xu family's insistence, which family would easily reveal their true resources?

In fact, Xu Chuan's actions were merely a cover for what he truly valued.

"However, my Xu family can make a copy of the cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and secret arts for you to take back."

Why not keep the original?
Jiang Huarong opened her mouth, wanting to ask the question.

But the words stuck in his throat.

Now that they've reached this point, it's the three of them who are begging for help, so what face do they have to refute it?

Lei Yunchao and the other two exchanged glances and agreed. Then Lei Yunchao said, "We will listen to Fellow Daoist Xu."

Xu Chuan nodded slightly.

After a pause, he continued, "In exchange, my Xu family can give each of your Lei, Jiang, and Lin families ten spots."

Within seven days, send the person you each choose to Dongxi, where someone will take care of settling them in.

No exceptions will be made after the deadline.

Ten spots available!

This is exactly the upper limit that Xu Mingyuan mentioned earlier!

Lei Yunchao and the other two felt a sense of relief at first, but then a complex bitter feeling welled up inside them.

They gave away so many of their best treasures, only to receive ten spots from each company in return.

But it's better than five.

Lei Yunchao exchanged a glance with Jiang Huarong and Lin Chaofeng.

They all stood up and solemnly cupped their hands to Xu Chuan: "Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist Xu!"

We are deeply grateful and will never forget your kindness!
The candidate must be sent within seven days!

"Hmm." Xu Chuan nodded slightly and said no more.

Lei Yunchao and the other two tactfully took their leave.

Lei Yunchao once again rode the escape light, taking the two away.

This is what is meant by "quick to go and quick to return".

Inside the main hall, Xu Chuan handed over the broken artifacts, materials, and the rubbings of cultivation techniques, supernatural abilities, and secret arts to Xu Mingxuan, saying, "Give the materials and broken artifacts to De Ling, and store the rest in the family's Daoist treasury."

"Yes, Father."

Xu Mingxuan bowed and left.

Seeing him leave, Xu Chuan's figure flickered and disappeared from the spot.

They did not escape, but entered the "Xu Family Grotto Heaven".

He first planted the spiritual herb, then examined the lifeless, shriveled, black lotus seed.

"No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem to have any signs of life?"

Xu Chuan tried to nourish himself with vital energy, but he showed no signs of absorbing it at all.

"Little Huai, do you think this lotus seed is alive? Is there any way to save it?"

The words fell.

A branch stretched out and spread over, its leaves gently caressing the surface of the lotus seeds.

A bright green fluorescence shone forth and was injected into the lotus seeds.

But it still had no effect.

"Master, this lotus seed should be dead."

"As expected?"

"But the death of plants like us is not necessarily true death."

"You mean a dead tree can come back to life? But a dead tree still has a tiny bit of vitality, which ordinary people can't feel."

"What about the lightning-struck wood?" Xu Huai asked.

"It should be a similar situation. Its charred trunk may sprout new branches and buds after a few months, which is probably a pure life force carried by the thunder."

A trace of it was preserved by the tree trunk.

Only by taking advantage of this opportunity…

"Wait, there is life within the thunder. Yes, even the most extreme death may conceal life. The lotus seed withered and died, and I could not detect any life within it."

It's just that, from my perspective, it's beyond saving.

But if one truly grasps the essence of life and death, achieving minor success, or even major success and perfection, will the lotus seed appear different to them then?

Xu Chuan seemed to have entered a state of sudden enlightenment.

By the time he came to his senses, two or three hours had already passed.

"If I can revive it through the principles of decay and prosperity, or the will of life and death, I might be able to truly embark on the path of decay, prosperity, birth, and death."

There will certainly be a significant breakthrough in understanding the meaning of life and death.

Even if you can't fully grasp the basics, you'll at least have a direction.

Xu Chuan chuckled self-deprecatingly, "Ming Xuan was right after all; this thing is indeed destined for me."

"It seems that he is the only one who can become the family's appraiser in the future."

Xu Chuan soaked the black lotus seeds in the spiritual spring to see what changes would occur.

Reviving it will not be something that can be done in a short time, so Xu Chuan is not in a hurry and plans to try all sorts of methods first.

Lei Yunchao was very cautious.

One of the reasons he took Lin Chaofeng and Jiang Huarong with him in their escape was to avoid the Cao family's eyes and ears.

Only he could do this.

At this critical juncture, we must be extremely cautious.

Despite the Cao family's apparent determination to move to Daliang, they were secretly monitoring the Lei family's every move.

They simply assumed that the Lei, Lin, and Jia families were hesitant about whether to go to the capital of Daliang.

But they were completely unaware.

They have already made contact with the Xu family.

If they knew, it's hard to say whether they would have taken action against the three families.

Lei Family Hall.

Lei Yunchao said to the other two, "Brother Lin, Brother Jiang, this choice must be made with utmost care. Talent, character, and temperament must all be carefully considered."

They will witness the full power of the Xu family in Dongxi, and will soon learn of the horror of the great calamity.

We guessed that we outsiders might be destroyed.

Therefore, temperament and perseverance should be the first priority.

At least one of these ten people should be able to shoulder the responsibility for our respective families.

This is just my humble opinion, what do you two think?

Lin Chaofeng and Jiang Huarong exchanged a glance and said in unison, "Good!"

(End of this chapter)