Why is my Hundred Lifetimes Book different?

Jin Family Ancestral Hall.

Jin Qianyuan led the entire clan, all forty-six of his direct blood relatives, in a ceremony to pay homage to their ancestors and the spirits of the dead. Only after the three incense sticks had completely burned out did he slowly rise from his seat.

"Have the Liang and Gongsun families arrived yet?"

"We've arrived. Please wait in the main hall."

"Let's go see them."

The crowd filed out.

After leaving the ancestral hall, the solemnity in Jin Wujiu's eyes gradually faded, transforming into a sense of pride and confidence.

The Jin family... is about to rise to prominence!

Daxing!

Who knows, maybe one more person will be able to reach the Foundation Establishment stage?

Since Gongsun Jin and Zheng Bofang were both dead, the foundation and power they held were left vacant.

As the sole winner of this battle, it's time for the Kim family to distribute the spoils.

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At this moment, in the main hall of the Jin family.

Seven people were waiting anxiously, including four from the Gongsun family and three from the Liang family.

Gongsun Qian was dressed in white mourning clothes, his face was somber, but he was genuinely uneasy.

My father... has passed away.

The family's only Foundation Establishment cultivator has perished.

Although he was the eldest son of the family and the one with the highest cultivation, he was only at the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Based on this, they really cannot support the position of the middle three families, and they cannot even keep the position of the lower three families. They can only become an ordinary Qi-refining family.

To put it more bluntly, being able to land safely is a good thing.

If one's cultivation level is not commensurate with their position, all that one has gained in the past will have to be returned, devoured and consumed!

He couldn't help but look across at the other side.

The Liang family, Liang Heng, the leader of the younger generation of the Liang family, although his cultivation is also at the eighth level of Qi Refining, the Liang family's ancestor is still alive even though he is seriously injured.

A living Foundation Establishment Ancestor is the greatest deterrent, possessing endless possibilities and enough to intimidate all villains.

Upon hearing footsteps outside the door, Gongsun Qian quickly stood up, as did Liang Heng. The two of them went to the door almost simultaneously.

"Uncle Jin!"

"Elder Jin!"

The two spoke in unison, and Jin Qianyuan nodded slowly with a smile: "Come with me, I have something to tell you."

They each took their seats.

Jin Qianyuan pondered for a moment, then said, "My Jin family first allied with the Gongsun family and has been fighting the Zheng family for two years. Both sides have suffered casualties. Yesterday, your mother joined the battle at a critical moment and deserves some credit. Has she told you about the promise I made to her?"

Liang Heng stood up respectfully and said with a smile, "My mother has said that my Liang family only wants the Heavenly Creation Instrument."

He spoke casually, but suspicions were lingering in his heart.

If Mother's cultivation had not been damaged, this Heavenly Creation Instrument would have belonged to the Liang family. However... now that Mother's life or death is uncertain, it is unknown whether the Jin family has other ideas.

Jin Qianyuan nodded slightly: "Exactly."

"Yesterday I thought I'd agree first, and then discuss it after the battle. Maybe we could negotiate a better deal. We could split the share of the Heavenly Creation Instrument among the three families, and give your Liang family an extra share, since the opportunity to fight is fleeting..."

Upon hearing this, Liang Heng's heart sank.

Three parties split?

"However, I can't say those words right now. In that case, the Heavenly Creation Instrument will belong entirely to your Liang family."

"I'll prepare another generous gift; you can take it all back with you when you go back."

Upon hearing Jin Qianyuan's next words, Liang Heng paused slightly, his eyes filled with gratitude. He bowed and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect: "Uncle Jin, you are truly benevolent! The Jin family keeps their word; you are truly admirable!"

He had never dealt with this Jin family patriarch before, but after getting a glimpse of his demeanor, he felt utterly impressed.

"You flatter me."

"This is the Kim family's duty."

After speaking, Jin Qianyuan looked at Gongsun Qian with a gentle gaze and sighed softly.

Gongsun Qian immediately lowered his head, his body trembling slightly: "I will obey your orders, Uncle! My family now only seeks peace; we have no further ambitions regarding the spoils of war. We only beg for your protection, Uncle!"

"Protection is only a matter of course."

"Nephew, there is no need to worry. What was agreed upon in the past is what is now. With your father gone, I will take full responsibility for the future of your Gongsun family until a new Foundation Establishment is established in your family."

"However, the position of the Elders' Council is naturally no longer available."

The Elder Council is the highest authority in the Immortal Sect, with a total of nine seats. The top three sects each occupy two seats, the middle three sects each occupy one seat, and the bottom three sects only have the right to listen in.

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Qian could hardly believe his ears. He raised his head and stared intently at Jin Qianyuan, his facial muscles trembling as he forcefully suppressed the emotions surging within him.

The Kim family!

The Jin family... they actually managed to do this!

"The matter of Foundation Establishment is five parts destiny and five parts human planning. I will devise a plan for you and do my best to help you with the opportunity to establish your foundation."

"However, you yourself must also improve... Cultivation is the foundation of one's life. You children, you have already started much higher, but you indulge in extravagance and pleasure, wasting your energy and spirit."

"You have quite a few opponents in the Foundation Establishment stage. First, there is that rogue cultivator at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, Li Jianfeng. Although he is crazy, his Dao heart is unbreakable. His crazy actions are nothing more than self-degradation. Second, there is that royal bloodline. Third, there is Xiao Tianlan, who has learned about the battle and is preparing to return from Tianxu. There are also nearly ten other cultivators at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

Hearing Jin Qianyuan's words, Gongsun Qian felt a slight sweat on his back and nodded repeatedly.

But in my heart, I was already overjoyed!

Liang Heng listened in the whole time, and couldn't help but feel a little envious.

With Jin Qianyuan's assistance, Gongsun Qian's success rate in foundation building was greatly increased.

And the Jin family's reputation... is truly beyond reproach!

No wonder, even though the Zheng family was powerful and could almost overpower both families, Gongsun Jin chose to ally with Jin Qianyuan to jointly eliminate the Zheng family.

Integrity is priceless!

You can entrust your back to us with complete peace of mind!

……

In the Worry-Free Pavilion.

The sounds of string and wind instruments were melodious, and the singing girls danced gracefully.

Jin Wujiu silently drank his wine, glancing at Ren Qingshan beside him.

Ren Qingshan raised his cup to him, and Jin Wujiu drank it all in one gulp, his posture exceptionally unrestrained, though he didn't seem to be in a very happy mood.

They clearly won, but acted as if they had lost.

"What happened?"

After dismissing everyone around him, Ren Qingshan asked in a deep voice, "Is something unexpected happening again?"

"My father granted the descendants of the Gongsun family a chance to establish their foundation!"

"Even with integrity and benevolence, it's perhaps a bit too much."

"My Jin family has never had a second Foundation Establishment cultivator!"

"That opportunity to reach the Foundation Establishment stage is extremely rare, and now we've finally managed to free up two spots!"

"Father...you're so foolish!"

Jin Wujiu stared at Ren Qingshan for a few moments before revealing his thoughts.

This matter is not a secret, and it won't be long before the entire capital city knows about it.

Ren Qingshan's heart stirred slightly—Foundation Building was actually a radish and a pit?

There has to be a place available first before someone can take over.

Thinking of all this, he offered words of comfort: "Those who follow the righteous path will find many helpers, while those who stray from it will find few. The Jin family's current prosperity is a testament to your father's great talent and ambition."

Jin Wujiu remained silent.

He certainly knew this principle.

But what great principle can compare to having one more Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family?

"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."

"Ren Qingshan, now that it's time to reward those who have contributed, what do you want?"

Ren Qingshan thought for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Me... I also want an opportunity to reach the Foundation Establishment stage."

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