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Chapter 150 Why are you banning my Spirit Beast Hall?! (Please subscribe and vote!)

As Yang Zhao and Yang Shidao traveled, there were far fewer pedestrians on the road.

And indeed, just as the soldiers guarding the city said, everything in sight was dressed in white mourning clothes.

In a blink of an eye.

The two then arrived at the Yang family's ancestral home.

At this time, the chill of spring had not yet dissipated.

The bright red lacquered gate of the Yang family ancestral home has lost its splendor, and white silk is hung above the three lintels.

The copper bells on the eaves are tied with hemp knots. When the wind blows, the sound is like a sob, intertwining with the north wind of the late February cold snap, stirring up the frost dust of the newly laid mugwort in front of the steps.

"Young Master Shidao, Master Zhao." The guards at the gate, all dressed in hemp shoes, bowed and greeted the two.

The two entered the Yang residence.

They soon arrived at the main hall.

A seven-foot-long white banner hung like a silver ribbon from under the eaves of the main hall, and twelve mourning curtains moved swiftly without wind inside the mourning hall, while sandalwood incense and paper ash mingled into mist.

Many members of the Yang family were present, their faces filled with mourning.

Hearing a commotion outside, Yang Wenfeng turned around and saw Yang Shidao and Yang Zhao. He was surprised and asked, "Why are you two back?"

"I heard that the dispute between the Su and Zhou families had ended, and that each family had suffered considerable losses, so my nephew Shidao and I rushed back."

As Yang Zhao spoke, he looked at the person in the black coffin, who turned out to be the Grand Elder.

"Elder Grandfather, how badly has my Yang family suffered losses?"

"Twenty Innate Perfection martial artists, six Grandmasters, one Qi Refining Level 6 cultivator, only seven Innate Perfection, two Grandmasters and Yang Yan returned alive."

"My cousins."

“They have all died in battle.” Yang Wenfeng sighed with tears in his eyes and grief on his face: “Besides me, the only other Grandmaster alive is the Third Elder, but one of his arms is crippled.”

The rest also had their own injuries.

"Seventy or eighty percent of the martial arts foundation of my Yang family over the past hundred years has been lost."

Yang Shidao's eyes were bloodshot as he said in grief and indignation, "How could it be so tragic? Wasn't it said that the Zhou family had a great chance of winning?"

"This is still considered good. If it weren't for the fact that the Zhou family patriarch killed the Su family patriarch at the last moment, and his corpse caused the Su family disciples to lose their minds, and he also turned the Su family's allies against him, then more than half of the remaining people would have died."

"How is Yang Yan? Why haven't I seen him?"

"He received the Breakthrough Pill from the Zhou family and has already entered seclusion to break through to the late stage of Qi Refining. If he succeeds, our Yang family will also have an additional deterrent, since all families have suffered heavy losses."

Although the Grandmaster-level experts from the Chang and Shen families did not die, they were severely injured. Two of their late-stage Grandmaster-level experts also died, and the Chang family patriarch was killed in battle. Their lives are no better than our Yang family's.

Yang Zhao sighed, "No matter which family wins, the biggest beneficiaries will be the Su and Zhou families, followed by the other cultivation families, and finally our martial arts families."

Yang Wenfeng frowned and suddenly asked a seemingly unrelated question: "How are you all doing at the Xu family's?"

Yang Zhao was taken aback and said, "The Xu family is indeed different now than before, with many more rules. They arranged for us to stay in the west wing, which is elegant and quiet, but we cannot move around freely outside the west wing."

The Xu family's hospitality was thorough and meticulous, leaving nothing to be desired.

The younger generation are all outstanding. Devon once fought Ruifeng, and with a well-thought-out plan, he used Ruifeng's attack to open up his acupoints, breaking through to become a first-rate martial artist before the battle.

"Anything else?" Yang Wenfeng asked again.

"Furthermore, the people of Dongxi are all wealthy and healthy, and loyal to the Xu family."

By the way, I also suggested that Xu Chuan relocate the Xu family to the county seat so that they could support and help my Yang family, but unfortunately, I haven't received a clear reply yet.

“Sigh,” Yang Wenfeng suddenly sighed heavily, “It’s no wonder you’re not well-known. Perhaps the entire Yuehu County is unaware of the extent of the Xu family’s development.”

"What do you mean by that, Uncle?"

"Let's go to the study to talk; this is not the place for a conversation."

In the study room.

The two stood in front of Yang Wenfeng, waiting quietly for him to speak.

However, it took him a long time before he said, "Yang Zhao, when you were in the Xu family, did you not notice anything different about the Xu family, or about your son-in-law Xu Mingwei?"

"Different?" Yang Zhao thought for a moment and said, "It's becoming increasingly unfathomable."

"He once fought against Shi Dao's nephew."

"Old patriarch, it was I who wanted to settle my obsession and asked him to fight me. Unfortunately, the world was not in my favor, and I was defeated by him with a single punch. Moreover, he did not even use his innate true energy."

Yang Shidao sighed, "I clearly let him use his full strength, but I don't even have that qualification."

“Of course he wouldn’t use innate true energy,” Yang Wenfeng said.

"Why?" Yang Shidao and Yang Zhao asked in unison, both looking puzzled.

"Have you ever heard of cultivators possessing innate true energy within their bodies?"

"Immortal cultivator?"

The two still didn't understand what Yang Wenfeng meant.

"Xu Mingwei is no longer a martial artist, but has embarked on the path of immortality and become a cultivator. How can a cultivator use innate true energy to fight an enemy?!"

“That’s impossible!” Yang Shidao exclaimed. “When I fought him, I could clearly sense that his blood and qi were surging immensely, definitely at the level of a grandmaster.”

"Two days ago, during the conflict between the Su and Zhou families, I personally witnessed him standing on a sword in the void, even standing alongside the Zhou family's patriarch. How could this be fake?"

"The realm of martial arts masters cannot be hidden from cultivators, but cultivators have many ways to hide it from us martial artists."

"The Xu family has never been as simple as it seems on the surface."

"They had been holding back and accumulating strength in silence, but now they have made a high-profile appearance in the conflict between the Su and Zhou families. It seems that they are well prepared and have the power to resist even when facing a family of cultivators."

Yang Zhao and Yang Shidao were both shocked and remained silent.

It's still a bit hard to believe.

I've been a guest in a family of cultivators for so long, and I didn't even notice?

I was defeated by a cultivator with the power of a single punch.

The use of magic will also cause fluctuations in spiritual energy. If Xu Mingwei had used even a little bit of it back then, it would have been difficult to hide it from Yang Shidao at such close range. Therefore, he only used his own strength.

"At first, I thought the Xu family was just an ordinary small clan in a county town compared to my Yang family. We had to look up to them and be mindful of their feelings. Later, I realized their potential and believed that they could help and support my Yang family in the future."

However, in the eyes of the Xu family, my Yang family has always been nothing more than a bunch of clowns. Now, having only shown a few claws, we look up to them and yearn for their existence.

Yang Wenfeng asserted, "If the Xu family is not destroyed, Yuehu County will definitely be the domain of the Zhou and Xu families."

After a pause, he continued, "Yang Zhao, you have the deepest relationship with the Xu family, so maintaining that connection depends on you. As I have said before, after this battle, you will be the head of my Yang family until you have trained a suitable successor."

“I understand.” Yang Zhao nodded emphatically. “Uncle, I will take responsibility.”

Yang Wenfeng patted him on the shoulder and then said, "Let's go. Now that you're back, you should come with me to pay your respects to the Grand Elder and the other elders."

Xu family.

Bihan Pool.

Xu Chuan summoned all the cultivators currently in the Xu family, including Xu Dezhao and Xu Deheng.

"I've called you here today because I have something important to announce."

"Father, what is it? Why are you so serious?" Xu Mingshu, dressed in a dashing red outfit, asked as she sat on the tiger's back.

"The conflict between the Su and Zhou families has ended. The Su family was wiped out, and Ming Wei also made a high-profile appearance in this battle. He obtained 30% of the Su family's resources by saving the Zhou family's patriarch and blocking the Su family's reinforcements." "And these were additional gains from killing the Su family's patriarch."

The crowd gasped in surprise, then were immediately drawn to the magical artifacts that flew out of the storage bag.

"Such a chilling aura! What kind of magical artifact is that?!" Xu Mingyuan asked.

"A top-tier magic weapon, the Ice-attribute Xuanbing Cone, owned by the Su family patriarch. Only Foundation Establishment stage cultivators can fully unleash its power."

"Where is this large yellow seal?" Xu Mingxuan asked.

"The Xuanwu Seal is a high-grade earth-attribute magic weapon, but like my Li Feng Furnace, it belongs to the fine category and has extremely strong defensive power."

"The other two are ordinary high-grade magic artifacts." Xu Chuan glanced at everyone, saw the light in their eyes, and smiled faintly, "Whoever reaches the seventh level of Qi Refining first will get a high-grade magic artifact first, first come, first served."

“I’m definitely taking one of them,” Xu Mingshu said immediately.

In terms of progress, she was ahead of Xu Mingyuan and Xu Mingxuan, having already entered the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"Then the other one is mine." Xu Mingxuan was also a little smug.

The three of them are currently the closest to the seventh level of Qi Refining, while the others are much slower.

The only one who could possibly overtake them is this young Xu Deling.

"They're all bullying me because I'm not very talented, right?" Xu Mingyuan chuckled self-deprecatingly.

The crowd roared with laughter.

“Mingxian, you have worked hard for the Xu family and made great contributions. This Xuanwu Seal is yours to make up for your lack of defense.”

"Father, you also lack defensive magical artifacts."

“I don’t need it for now. Given Father’s status, few people would have any ulterior motives. Besides, unless there’s something urgent, Father won’t be in danger staying at home.”

Xu Mingwei said, "Mingxian, your father told you to accept it, so please accept it."

"Got it, big brother."

Xu Mingxian took the Xuanwu Seal, which transformed into a yellow stream of light and disappeared into his storage bag.

Xu Chuan looked at Xu Mingwei and said, "Your attack is already sufficient, but your magic weapon is lacking. When the opportunity arises in the future, your father will find someone to forge a high-grade or even a fine-quality magic bow for you."

"Thank you, Father," Xu Mingwei said, clasping his hands in thanks.

"In addition, these two techniques are called Bloodline Guidance and Soul Restriction. All cultivators in my Xu family must practice these two secret arts."

I have already studied it. Bloodline Pull is not difficult. I estimate that I can master it in ten days to half a month if I take some time to practice. Soul Restriction is more difficult, but it is still slightly easier than Breath Concealment Technique.

Later, each of you should make a copy and practice it when you have some free time.

"Yes." Everyone said in unison.

"Next, we will discuss the establishment of a family of immortal cultivators. Immortal cultivator families are different from martial arts families. Although martial arts grandmasters can have the lifespan of a Qi Refining stage immortal cultivator, the path of martial arts stops at the grandmaster level and there is no further way forward."

Cultivators can achieve Foundation Establishment, which adds two cycles of sixty years to their lifespan. If they break through to the Golden Core stage, they can add another five hundred years to their lifespan.

This is the path to immortality!

Everyone was captivated by what he said.

They were not only attracted by immortality, but also yearned for the supernatural powers possessed by great cultivators.

"Therefore, the clan rules of cultivation families must also change."

Xu Chuan then added, "Previously, the Xu family rules were based on people. On that basis, I will add another rule: take immortals as the core."

In the future, the Xu family may go further and further, and the number of clansmen may become larger and larger, but those who occupy the core of the family must be cultivators.

Because in this world, only power is the true essence, and only power can protect those you wish to protect and safeguard what you cherish.

Of course, this does not mean that cultivators are superior and can wantonly abuse and oppress mortals, vassal families, or ordinary people.

Because we cultivators are, first and foremost, human beings.

Everyone present looked solemn and subconsciously nodded in agreement.

"Only when everyone works together will the Xu family prosper and go far."

"Father, the concept of 'immortals as the core and humans as the foundation' is something I only vaguely understand. Could you explain it more clearly?" Xu Mingshu asked.

Xu Mingwei smiled and said, "What Father means is that this family is ultimately dominated by cultivators, so the core of the family or the person in charge must be a cultivator in order to resist external risks."

If the Xu family is likened to a giant ship, then cultivators are the rudder, the decision-makers, guiding the direction and determining how the Xu family will develop in the future.

"Human beings are the foundation; even cultivators are born from mortals, and should guard their original nature and never forget their roots."

"Xueji understands, thank you, brother." Xu Mingshu smiled slightly.

“Father, the essence of this is simple and clear, but the key to its implementation is still the clan rules,” Xu Mingyuan said.

Xu Chuan smiled faintly: "Ming Yuan is right. Therefore, the formulation of clan rules is very important. Just like a person's hands and feet, they will change at different times. Therefore, clan rules must not be rigidly adhered to."

You can add or delete items at any time.

Of course, additions and deletions also require a vote by the Elders' Council.

"The Elders' Hall?" Xu Dezhao asked curiously, "Is it like the Elders' Hall of the Yang family?"

Xu Chuan nodded and said, "Indeed, there will be not only the Elders' Hall, but also the Discipline Hall, which will be in charge of the family's discipline and punishments, and the Mission Hall, which will issue the family's missions."

The Immortal Arts Hall manages the family's elixirs and magical artifacts, and also cultivates the family's disciples in various arts of immortal cultivation. The Battle Hall manages the family's external battles and defense. The Spirit Beast Hall cultivates the family's spirit beasts.

For now, we will establish these six halls.

This also does not adhere to rigid rules.

“Then, from what I can tell, I am the head of the Spirit Beast Hall,” Xu Mingshu said.

roar~
The white tiger beneath it also roared.

Who else but the eldest sister leader!

Xu Chuan smiled helplessly.

His idea was based on his imagined classification of immortal sects.

In fact, whether it's a celestial sect, a noble family, or a nation, their management is pretty much the same.

Xu Mingyuan pondered for a moment and said, "Father has thought things through very thoroughly. The elders make decisions on major clan affairs and clan rules. The Discipline Hall is in charge of punishments, so that clan members and affiliated families will respect them. The Immortal Arts Hall is responsible for logistics and training, so that the clan will continuously produce talents.

After all, the competition in the cultivation world is mostly a competition for resources, including elixirs, spirit stones, magic artifacts, and so on.

The Battle Hall trains elite soldiers to fight enemies, while the Mission Hall inspires family members to strive for excellence, letting them know that there is no such thing as a free lunch.

As for the Spirit Beast Hall, Father, I think it can be abolished and merged into the Immortal Arts Hall.

"No, Second Brother, why is it that my Spirit Beast Hall is going to be shut down? Little White is so angry that it's about to rebel!" Xu Mingshu secretly pinched the Crimson Gold Eyed White Tiger.

However, its wisdom greatly increased, and it knew that it had no right to interrupt, so it shook its head but did not speak.

"I've wasted my time raising you, you brat!"

Xu Mingxuan laughed heartily, "Xueji, beast taming is also one of the many arts of cultivation."

Xu Mingshu was speechless.

"It was my oversight. We should first merge it into the Immortal Arts Hall. If it grows stronger in the future and becomes an important part of the Xu family, it is not impossible to list it separately."

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