Wizard: Building a Cultivation Family from Scratch

The only thing Gordon needs to be careful about is...

The rise of a family will inevitably affect the interests of others.

This is an almost unavoidable problem, no matter which world it is in.

In his previous life, in order to make his Jiang family the most powerful cultivation family, he did not hesitate to nip all potential rivals in the bud, which laid the foundation for the family's later rise.

Of course, this extreme approach also left a huge hidden danger for the Jiang family at the time, which led to the family almost being wiped out later.

However, having learned from past mistakes, Gordon's approach to problem-solving is now much more sophisticated.

Just like Parker right now...

The other party's plan was exactly what Gordon knew.

There are no secrets.

All he needs to do now is quietly accumulate strength, and then wait for the right opportunity to crush his opponent in one fell swoop, leaving no future troubles...

"Knock knock knock..."

However, just as Gordon was about to see what kind of magic this "secret technique" was, a knock suddenly sounded at the door.

  

"Lord Gordon, may I come in?"

Oriana's clear voice came from outside the door.

"certainly!"

Gordon said impatiently.

The arrival of the other party will most likely help me get rid of the last set of enchanted equipment.

"Squeak—"

The door was gently pushed open.

Immediately afterward, Orianna, with her golden ponytail tied back, walked in excitedly.

Before the door was completely closed, she had already started speaking:

"My ancestor, I have completed the task you entrusted to me!"

"You've found the mine of Primordial Stones... oh, no, mixed crystals?"

Gordon had not forgotten what he had told Oriana two weeks ago.

For any cultivator, a Hunyuan Stone, which is rich in spiritual energy and has a balanced five elements, is an excellent material.

It can be used for crafting weapons, drawing talismans, and refining elixirs.

If we can find a mine, then at least for a short period of time we won't have to worry about resources and wealth.

"Mixed crystals?"

Oriana paused for a moment.

But she immediately realized:

"Ah, yes..."

Because she had always held a prejudice against "mixed crystals" as a type of mineral, she subconsciously did not prioritize the search for "mixed crystal minerals".

However, as it was a task personally assigned by Gordon Roland, Orianna would naturally complete it properly.

She recalled for a moment and said:

"I arranged for Uncle Granger to explore the mixed crystal mine."

However, since there is not much market for this type of ore, not many people are exploring for it.

Currently, only two mines are known to exist within the province of León, one of which is located within Baron Hoover's territory.

Baron Hoover?

Gordon was taken aback for a moment after hearing this, but then a strange feeling arose in his heart.

What a small world!

But this is good, it saves a lot of trouble.

Based on the intelligence gathered by secretly tracking Parker using "Beast Taming Technique" during this period.

The other party will likely choose to "fake" an accident to cause Orianna to lose her position as head of the family, then install a puppet head of the family and force her to sign an agreement to transfer the title.

Although this approach is troublesome, it complies with the kingdom's laws.

Judging from the timing, the other party should be about to execute this plan soon...

Thinking of this, Gordon nodded and said to Oriana:

"Okay, I understand. I'll handle it as I see fit."

"By the way, what did you want to talk to me about when you came in?"

"It was you who asked me to find 10 suitable family members!"

Orianna's little face immediately lit up with excitement, and she quickly replied.

"Oh, right, how's your search going?"

"As per your request, I have selected ten people who can be absolutely trusted."

They are all waiting for you in the castle's basement.

"Well done."

Gordon nodded in satisfaction, then stood up from his chair.

The silver-white enchanted knight armor he wore emitted a crisp metallic scraping sound, which drew Orianna's curious glances.

Although Oriana wasn't used to Gordon's current appearance.

But at least Gordon, now clad in full knight's armor, could appear before outsiders without anyone discovering the appearance of his skeleton.

"Let's go."

A dull thud came from the iron-clad armor.

Gordon reached out and adjusted his mask, peering at Oriana through the gap:

"Let's go and see how many warriors are left in the Roland family, which I founded with my own hands."

……

……

The castle's underground.

In the dark and damp wine cellar, a few dim torches were lit.

The flickering firelight cast several figures onto the mottled stone wall.

At this moment, about a dozen figures were gathered in twos and threes in the center of the basement.

Among these people were collateral relatives of the Roland family, as well as several old soldiers who had served in the castle for many years and were loyal to the family.

However, the expressions on the faces of these people were all rather somber at this moment.

After an unknown amount of time, a sigh suddenly came from the corner.

"Damn it... Obert! Can you stop sighing all the time? It's so annoying."

A tall, slender young woman with short, neat hair frowned and spoke somewhat irritably to the man sitting in the corner.

The man sitting in the corner had a fairly handsome face, but his slightly gloomy, triangular eyes somewhat marred his appearance.

A man named Albert leaned against the stone wall, his head resting on his hands, a blade of grass of unknown origin dangling from his mouth, looking utterly unrestrained.

He glanced at the woman who had just spoken, and a smirk played on his lips.

"I have a mouth, I can do whatever I want, what's it to you?"

But you…

Obert looked the woman up and down:

"You've been so irritable lately, I'm afraid you've been taken advantage of by another man?"

"You're asking for it!"

"That's enough!"

Just as the beautiful, tall woman raised her eyebrows, intending to rush up and settle accounts with the other party, a somewhat deep voice suddenly rang out.

On the other side of the basement, there were two men who were clearly elderly.

One of them was none other than Granger, the old knight wearing knight's armor!

However, as a family knight of the Roland family, he would not dare to reprimand the two Roland family members.

At this moment, he was leaning against the wall with his eyes closed, seemingly oblivious to everything happening around him.

"Vera, Aubert...when are you two going to grow up a bit?"

The one speaking at this moment was a man with graying hair, yet sharp as steel needles, standing next to Granger.

Jess Rowland.

The father of both Vera Rolland and Obert Rolland.

He couldn't help but feel a headache looking at his two children who had always bickered since they were little.

Normally, he might have patiently educated them.

But now, he has no such mood at all.

Although they were only a branch of the Roland family, they still shared the Roland surname.

Moreover, having lived in the Blackwater Valley for thirty years, he has developed an inseparable bond with this place.

But right now, the family is facing an unprecedented crisis.

Title transfer?

Thinking about the rumors he had heard recently, Jess felt as if his heart was bleeding.

He never imagined that Oriana, whom he had watched grow up, would make such a decision.

Perhaps they were called here to announce this?