From the family treasure tree to build an eternal family

Chapter 270 All-out Upgrade, Ten Years of Chaos

The Xu family members left this place and returned to the second-tier spiritual land where they had previously hidden.

They had been hiding here for almost half a year without being discovered; it was a safe hiding place.

Inside the spacious cave.

Xu Xiaoniu checked the concealment talismans pasted on the rock wall. Not feeling at ease, he pasted on a brand new one and instructed the others, "Everyone must conceal your aura in the cave so that no one can discover you."

They just killed cultivators from the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty and are carrying immeasurable cultivation resources, so we must be extremely cautious.

Xu Xiaohou rubbed his hands together, unable to suppress his smile: "Big brother, quickly divide the storage pouches among us so we can refine them separately."

"it is good."

Xu Xiaoniu took out four storage pouches, keeping one for himself and distributing the other three to Xiaohou, Likun, and Yiqing.

The four began refining the storage pouch.

Since the original owner of the storage bag was dead, the divine soul imprint left on the storage bag was easy to remove.

A day later, the four refined the storage bag and took out all the resources inside without keeping any.

The four Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty were all quite powerful, with two at the fifth level, one at the sixth level, and one at the seventh level. Furthermore, they held high positions within the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty's army and possessed considerable resources.

A whole bunch of common resources such as spiritual plants, spiritual pills, and spiritual stones.

There were also the spiritual plants that the Xu family had searched for in that second-tier spiritual land, and most importantly: buckets of clear pool spiritual liquid.

The cave is filled with a wealth of resources, making it a source of envy for many.

"Let's discuss how to divide these things."

Xu Xiaoniu spoke first: "That hidden second-tier spiritual land was discovered by Jiang Hao. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have had this gain."

"really."

"agree."

"..."

Xu Xiaohou and the others echoed this sentiment.

Jiang Hao waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "I only discovered that spiritual land by chance, thanks to Zhongxu. If it weren't for him, I would have been killed by the people of the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty."

With his strength, he would definitely be no match for that person from the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty.

“Jung-wook’s abilities did indeed play a crucial role. How about this, all the resources will be divided equally: Kang-ho will take 40%, Chung-wook will take 40%, and the four of us will split the remaining 20.”

Xu Xiaoniu said, "After all, the four of them didn't play any role."

"That's not appropriate, there are too many."

Jiang Hao shook his head and said, "He alone accounts for 40%, and the Xu family accounts for a total of 60%."
He has only survived to this day because of the Xu family, how could he be so greedy as to occupy nearly half of the resources?

Zhongxu also said repeatedly, "I don't need that much, give me less."

His strength is so great, purely because the Xu family's resources are mainly allocated to him to allow him to improve rapidly. Now that resources are plentiful, how could he bear to see his clansmen receive so few resources?

After some polite deference among the group, they finally decided that Jiang Hao and Zhong Xu would each take 30%, while the other four would each take 10%.

Afterwards, the resources were inventoried and distributed to the agreed-upon individuals.

Common resources such as spiritual plants and elixirs, when converted into spirit stones, gave Jiang Hao and Zhong Xu about eight thousand spirit stones, while the other four received more than two thousand.

Most importantly, there is the Clear Pool Spirit Liquid, which contains abundant spiritual energy and is stored in wooden barrels. Its value is incalculable.

The group was unaware of this precious resource, nor did they know its value in spirit stones.

"From now on, let's not worry about what's happening outside and just focus on our secluded cultivation here. These resources are enough for us to last for three to five years."

They could not return to Yuanli County because they had been forcibly sent there by the county governor, Xiang Liuyun.

Previously, they had been inquiring about Xiang Zhiye's whereabouts, hoping to rejoin the Yuanli County Immortal Army. They needed the protection of a Golden Core cultivator, and also wanted to acquire some resources.

Now, however, there is no need to return to the team.

There's no need for them to venture out until these resources are fully converted into strength.

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Not long after the Xu family left that secluded second-tier spiritual land, people from the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty found them there.

Four Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty mysteriously disappeared, so they sent people to search carefully outside, and finally found the second-tier spiritual land.

Fortunately, the Xu family had already left and were not discovered.

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the other side.

When Xiang Zhiye returned to the Wilderness Mountains, he led thirty or forty late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Xiang family.

In order to gather the remaining forces of the Yuanli County Immortal Army, he occupied a third-tier spiritual land and spread news about himself.

The news gradually spread.

The scattered cultivators of Yuanli County regrouped and obeyed Xiang Zhiye's orders.

Not long after, Tuoba Yaowu, having learned of the news, led Tuoba Hongyang to demand the release of the missing persons.

"Peach Blossom Immortal~~"

Tuoba Yaowu flew forward, followed by Tuoba Hongyang.

He bowed politely: "Master Peach Blossom, it's been a long time. I am Tuoba Yaowu of the Tuoba family. Do you remember me?"

“Master Yaowu? I remember, of course I remember.”

Xiang Zhiye greeted him with a smile.

He had met Tuoba Yaowu many years ago, when they were both Golden Core cultivators at the first stage.

After meeting Tuoba Yaowu that time, he privately heard others tell him about his "fratricide and patricide". Although he looked down on such a person, he didn't need to offend a fellow Golden Core cultivator.

In terms of family power, the Tuoba family, which occupies Jiurong City, should not be underestimated.

In Zhennan Prefecture, besides the five top-tier Golden Core families, there are also first-class Golden Core families such as the Tuoba family.

"Having heard that Peach Blossom Immortal is here, I have come to pay him a visit and reminisce."

Tuoba Yaowu exchanged pleasantries, then produced a third-tier spiritual plant as a gift.

"Master Yaowu, there's no need for such politeness. Please come in."

Xiang Zhiye accepted the gift and invited Tuoba Yaowu and his companion into the cave within the sacred ground.

After some polite greetings, Tuoba Yaowu explained his purpose: "To be honest, Master Peach Blossom, there is a member of my Tuoba family in this group in Yuanli County. He is the son of my deceased elder brother and my own nephew."

To make it easier to take care of him, I wonder if I could take him with me?

"Oh? I have such a person under my command?"

Xiang Zhiye then understood Tuoba Yaowu's purpose in coming.

He glanced at Tuoba Hongyang; he had just recognized Tuoba Hongyang as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator who had previously served under him. Tuoba Hongyang, at the peak of his Foundation Establishment realm, was among the strongest of Xiang Zhiye's subordinates.

"What is his name? I'll send someone to summon him."

Xiang Zhiye said casually.

This is just a trivial matter, and he won't let it cause any rift with Tuoba Yaowu.

"Tuoba Luopu, Foundation Establishment Level 3 or 4."

Previously, Tuoba Luopu was at the third level of Foundation Establishment, but now he may have reached the fourth level.

It's him?

Xiang Zhiye paused for a moment, but his expression remained unchanged: "My subordinates are all under the command of Deputy Commander Xiang Chunying. I summoned her here to inquire."

Of course he remembered Tuoba Luopu, the "cannon fodder" who often followed Xiang Chunying.

Several years ago, when they set off from Yuanli County, Xiang Liuyun had mentioned Tuoba Luopu to him.

At the time, Xiang Liuyun only said that this person was a captured demonic cultivator who had taken the Heart-Eating Pill and came to the Desolate Marsh Mountains to "make amends," but he did not say that he was Tuoba Yaowu's nephew.

Xiang Zhiye knew that "Tuoba Luopu" came from the Tuoba family, but the Tuoba family had a million members. Who would have thought that a Foundation Establishment Realm demon cultivator who was captured outside had a Golden Core Realm True Man as his uncle?

In fact, even if Tuoba Luopu himself said that his uncle was Tuoba Yaowu, Xiang Zhiye wouldn't care.

In large families, a Golden Core cultivator has far too many "nephews." With so many family members and relatives, including both biological and paternal nephews, the number is countless. Xiang Zhiye has at least eighty or a hundred nephews; if one of them were to become a demonic cultivator and be captured, he certainly wouldn't care or intervene to save him.

anyway.

After Xiang Zhiye returned to the Huangze Mountains, he saw Xiang Chunying and noticed that Tuoba Luopu, who was with her, was missing. He casually asked her about it.

The result was that a month ago, Xiang Chunying and others encountered a group of monsters again. In order to escape, she made Tuoba Luopu a cannon fodder to buy time.

Tuoba Luopu... is dead.

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A moment later, Xiang Chunying arrived.

“Chunying, this is Yaowu Zhenren of the Tuoba family.”

He explained to Shino.

"Greetings, Master Yaowu."

He bowed to Chunying.

Worried that Xiang Chunying might let something slip, Xiang Zhiye spoke up, "There's a guy in our group named Tuoba Luopu, who's Yaowu Zhenren's nephew. Where is he?"

Yaowu Zhenren's nephew?
Xiang Chunying was slightly taken aback, remembering what Xiang Liuyun had mentioned to her.

Xiang Liuyun, a Foundation Establishment Level 9 cultivator from the Xiang family, had never met Tuoba Yaowu and was not afraid of the Golden Core cultivators of the Tuoba family.

However, if a Golden Core cultivator were to come and demand someone in person, it would be disrespectful for them to act rudely.

After careful consideration, Xiang Chunying explained, "Commander, we were attacked by a group of monsters a month ago. Tuoba Luopu was unfortunately killed and perished in the mouths of the monsters."

She didn't mention anything about the "Heart-Eating Pill" or "cannon fodder," let alone that she abandoned Tuoba Luopu to cover the rear in order to save her own life.

died?

Tuoba Yaowu was unhappy when he learned of this outcome.

His expression didn't change much, he just shook his head regretfully: "The Wilderness Mountains are full of dangers, it's just that my nephew is not strong enough and his luck is bad."

He knew, of course, that things weren't that simple.

But should we blame Xiang Zhiye or Xiang Chunying?
He used his status as a Golden Core cultivator to beg for help, yet dared not offend the Xiang family. The Xiang family was one of the five great Golden Core families in Zhennan Prefecture; what was the status of their Tuoba family?
Upon learning the result, Tuoba Yaowu had no desire to stay. He kept the matter in mind and took his leave. He remembered this grudge.

After Tuoba Yaowu left.

Xiang Chunying tentatively inquired, "Commander, are the consequences of this matter serious?"

Xiang Zhiye waved his hand: "It's alright. It was Tuoba Luopu who committed the crime first, so we can't be blamed."

According to the rules, that person was a demonic cultivator and should have died when he was caught. It was Xiang Liuyun who gave him a chance to atone for his crimes.

Of course, the main reason is that he is not afraid of the Tuoba family.

Even if we completely break off relations, what then?

Does Tuoba Yaowu really dare to retaliate against them?
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As time went on, the competition for resources among various forces in the Wilderness Mountains intensified.

The immortal army of Zhennan Prefecture, the troops of the Baiyue Immortal Dynasty, the Ruan family members still alive in the desolate swamp mountains, the demon beast forces of the third-tier demon beasts, and the Tuoba family and other families that are taking advantage of the chaos...

Amidst the chaos of battles, open and covert attacks and magical attacks abound. Factions clash with each other at times, while occasionally joining forces to eliminate other factions. Intrigues and backstabbing are commonplace.

For the sake of interests and resources, it is not uncommon for teammates who were fighting side by side one moment to suddenly become enemies who launch sneak attacks on each other the next.

Numerous casualties were reported on all sides.

Meanwhile, cultivators from the outside world continued to pour into the Desolate Marsh Mountains.

The desolate mountain range, which had been silent for hundreds or thousands of years, suddenly became lively.

Time goes by.

Seven years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Ten years have passed since the immortal army of Yuanli County entered the Wilderness Mountains.

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Yuanli County.

Tonggu County, Baihe Mountain.

Xu Fugui has spent most of his time in Baihe Mountain in recent years, occasionally going to Ruan Mountain.

The second-tier spiritual land of Ru'an Mountain is home to most of the Xu family members, with the family head Xu Zhonghuai in charge of various affairs.

Xu Fugui usually cultivates and practices his skills within his internal space, so he doesn't need a spiritual site. Therefore, he spends most of his time living in his old house in Baihe Mountain.

There are still a small number of Xu family members in Baihe Mountain, who are the branch of the clan from Xiao'an whose talents in martial arts and immortal cultivation are average.

During these ten years, nothing major happened in Yuanli County, and the Xu family continued to develop steadily.

Although Xu Xiaoniu, Xiaohou, and others are no longer alive, their descendants continue to multiply.

Xu Fugui is 163 years old this year. In his body, the family's treasure tree has grown to more than 16 meters tall, and its range has also expanded.

The empowerment fruit is about to be upgraded to the Golden Core level, which means that the Xu family will have a second Golden Core realm cultivation technique.

"Da Niu and Liu Zi have been in the Wilderness Mountains for ten years. Why haven't we received a single letter in the last six or seven years?"

Xu Fugui couldn't help but feel a little worried.

In the first three years after they arrived in the Wilderness Mountains, they sent back two letters home.

But for the next seven years, there was no news at all.

Xu Fugui heard that many people from Zhennan Prefecture had gone to the Wilderness Mountains, and the situation there must be very dangerous.

Although Xu Fugui gave Xu Xiaoniu and the others three long-distance communication talismans, there was simply no time to use them in many dangerous situations.

Just then, a communication talisman from Xu Fugui's storage pouch emitted a fluctuation.

"Have we heard from Da Niu and the others?!"

Xu Fugui quickly took out a communication talisman and scanned it with his divine sense.

The long-distance communication talisman slowly burned into ashes in the air, leaving behind a few lines of text floating in the air.

It was a communication talisman used by Xu Xiaoniu. He hadn't sent a message home for so long, and he was afraid that Xu Fugui would worry, so he used a long-distance communication talisman.

The message said that Xu Xiaoniu and the others were not in danger.

Seven years ago, they were separated from the Yuanli County Immortal Army due to an attack by a horde of demonic beasts and went into hiding. Through certain opportunities, they acquired a lot of resources and went into seclusion to cultivate.

By now, all members of the Xu family have made some or more progress.

Xu Xiaoniu, Foundation Establishment Level 5.

Xu Xiaohou, foundation level six.

Xu Likun, Foundation Establishment Level 4.

Xu Yiqing, Foundation Five.

Xu Zhongxu, Foundation Establishment Level 7!

"Okay, okay~~"

Xu Fugui breathed a sigh of relief when he learned that they were alright and had even received promotions.

In ten years, they have all improved by one or two levels compared to when they left.

It's important to know that advancing to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment is not easy; it's normal for one level to take twenty or thirty years.

Xu Zhongxu's improvement was the most dramatic. Before deciding to go to the Wilderness Mountains, he was only at the second level of Foundation Establishment. By the time he left, he had advanced to the third level of Foundation Establishment.

Now, he has actually reached the seventh level of Foundation Establishment, the late stage of Foundation Establishment!
This is the result of the monstrous talent of having dual earth elemental roots, coupled with a massive influx of resources.

Xu Fugui, the ancestor of the Xu family, has only reached the third level of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

He broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm the year Xu Xiaohou got married, and it has been exactly forty years since then.

He has a lifespan of up to 330 years, so he's not in a hurry. He doesn't use any extra resources and relies on the spiritual energy in his body to cultivate slowly.

(End of this chapter)