Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 73 Holding the Pen
"Ah."

Li Xiangming did not hide the news; it would be announced at the clan meeting soon.

Two years have passed since Li Xiangming last went into seclusion.

Of course, he wasn't always in Daigo Cave these past two years.

In reality, Li Qianxiong kicked him out of Tihu Cave after only six months, claiming it was to entrust him with an important task.

This so-called important task was to temporarily manage the animal breeding facility.

A year and a half ago, the Li family passed a resolution to establish a beast breeding center, and the position of its head should rightfully fall into the hands of Li Xianghong, who is well-versed in the Book of Ten Thousand Spirits.

However, the Li family has never had a leader who is only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

After discussing with the clan elders, Li Qianxiong appointed Li Xiangming, who had also studied beast taming techniques, as acting head, and Li Xianghong as deputy head.

Thus, Li Xiangming became the only cultivator of the Xiang generation to take charge of two branches.

However, although he was in charge of the animal breeding facility, Li Xiangming rarely interfered in its specific affairs, leaving almost everything to Li Xianghong.

He even gradually handed over the affairs of the accounting office to Li Qianbai and others, while he himself stayed at Tailai Peak to cultivate for a long time.

He would only visit Yushou Peak and Changtai Township from time to time to inquire about the work of the two families.

And so, after two years, with the help of the evil Green Robe, Li Xiangming successfully broke through to the eighth level of Qi Refining.

It has only been a little over three years since the last time the mirror broke.

Li Xiangming was in high spirits due to his smooth progress in his spiritual practice and his rising status at home.

His words and actions already exude the demeanor of someone in a superior position.

"Xiang Zhao, go to Tailai Peak and ask Uncle Eleven to come and treat Xiang Hong's injuries."

"Xiang Yun, from now on, inspect the remaining animal farms and make sure to eliminate all potential safety hazards."

"Yes!"

Although Li Xiangming didn't manage affairs, he was still in charge and a favorite in the family, so the two men didn't dare to be negligent and bowed to take their leave.

“Xiang Hong, when you sent this Azure Two-Horned Rhinoceros over, I advised you that the Animal Breeding Center was not capable of taming it.”

Li Xianghong blushed. He knew that taming this monster would take at least three to five years, and the animal breeding room was currently just a facade, with no time or energy to be invested in it.

But it's rare to encounter a monster at the late stage of the Spirit Summoning Realm. How could he just watch it get killed and become a meal for the police officers?
Seeing that Li Xianghong remained silent, Li Xiangming knew that the other party still insisted on keeping the azure double-horned rhinoceros, and couldn't help but sigh.

Li Xianghong is a stubborn man; no wonder he was able to tame that pig demon from before.

At the same time, Li Xiangming also felt a little dissatisfied with his family.

Although the family agreed to establish a breeding center, the clan elders remained hesitant about whether to venture into Puyin Mountain.

Until this determination is made, the animal breeding facility will ultimately not be taken seriously.

This can be known from the fact that, apart from Li Xiangming, there are only three beast tamers in the beast breeding room.

The number of monsters tamed by Li Xianghong, Li Xiangyun, and Li Xiangzhao alone is less than one-tenth of the number sent by the police station.

This achievement was made possible by the assistance received by the animal breeding center from the Kamike House.

Taking advantage of his position, Li Xiangming mobilized craftsmen and laborers from the two villages to build many animal farms on Yushou Peak, and also selected a group of nearly 300 able-bodied young men to assist Li Xianghong in taking care of the monsters.

In addition, a force of about fifty elite soldiers, drawn from Xixiang, was left behind at Yushou Peak.

But now it seems that this is far from enough. Mortals are no match for demons or monsters.

The Beast Breeding Peak needs more cultivators.

With this in mind, Li Xiangming settled the follow-up matters and immediately went to find Li Qianxiong.

Li Qianxiong was shocked to hear that Li Xianghong had almost been killed by the Azure Double-Horned Rhinoceros.

"Is this thing so powerful?"

"It took the police station quite a bit of effort to capture it. In the future, there will be more and more powerful and lesser demons on Beast Breeding Peak, and the current manpower is simply not enough."

"My family is already working hard to train a beast tamer."

"That's not enough. In addition to the beast tamers, the animal breeding facility also needs stronger security."

Upon hearing this, Li Qianxiong frowned. The core members of the Xiang generation were all in the police station. If they wanted to strengthen the Beast Breeding Peak, they would have to send people from the Qian generation over. However, most of the Qian generation members already had their own positions, and transferring them would involve many different aspects.

"If something similar happens again in the future, and Xiang Hong meets with misfortune, then what is the point of this animal breeding facility?"

Li Xiangming asked in a deep voice.

Li Xianghong is a key figure in the development of the Li family's beast-taming skills, and his failure is not to be tolerated. Li Qianxiong should understand this.

Sure enough, Li Qianxiong's brows furrowed even deeper.

After a long silence, he spoke, "I'll consider it. By the way, how is Changyang Valley doing now?"

With the opening of the Great Wilderness Town in the north, more and more cultivators, especially independent cultivators, have poured into Pu County.

These people were not content with staying in one corner, and tried every means to break through the defenses of Bailu Gate and sneak into the heart of Pu County.

Faced with such a powerful trend, Bailu Gate was ultimately unable to resist.

Even in Changyang Valley, far away in Danggui Mountain, many unfamiliar faces appeared.

Following Li Qianxiong's instructions, Li Xiangming selected some decent rogue cultivators to enter the Service Institute, where they were tasked with cultivating spiritual fields and planting spiritual rice for the Li family.

"Currently, the Service Department has fourteen people with different surnames. Under Uncle Qianyuan's jurisdiction, these people are relatively stable. However, Uncle Qianyuan's cultivation level is not very high. To suppress these outsiders, we will probably need a master at the Great Perfection of Qi Refining."

When someone is about to enter the Foundation Establishment stage after reaching the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, they will inexplicably exude an aura of power in front of other Qi Refining cultivators, which can be intimidating.

What do you think of Qian Shi?

Li Qianxiong pondered for a moment and then asked.

"Uncle Qian Shi is exceptionally capable. If it were him, he would surely be able to convince the State Council of the situation."

Li Xiangming quickly replied that Li Qianshi was a fourth-generation cultivator, so of course he had to strongly recommend him.

However, Li Qianxiong has always paid great attention to the principle of balance. Li Qianyuan is already a member of the fourth branch of the family. There is no reason to arrange for another expert from the fourth branch to join.
Sure enough, Li Qianxiong then said, "I plan to transfer Qianyuan to the animal breeding room."

Animal breeding facility?
Li Xiangming's heart stirred. There were only a few people in the animal breeding room. On the one hand, his family did not pay enough attention to it, and on the other hand, Li Qianxiong wanted to cultivate the Xiang generation.

Now that Li Qianxiong has broken with his own ideas and arranged for Li Qianyuan from the fourth branch of the family to enter, it is something that makes people think deeply.

Considering what Li Qianshi had just said, Li Xiangming hesitated for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Should I go to Uncle Liu's place and poach a few more people?"

"It's up to you. If you can convince Uncle Liu, the animal breeding center will have a bright future."

There is great potential?

Li Xiang hurriedly asked, "Has the family agreed to advance on Puyin Mountain?"

"It's not that simple."

Li Qianxiong looked at Li Xiangming with amusement, "However, I have already secured the consent of the third branch of the family. Now it depends on whether the fourth branch can cooperate."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming's spirits lifted.

Li Qianxiong came from the third branch of the family, so it's not surprising that he persuaded the elders of that branch.

The current arrangement of Li Qianshi to enter the Military Affairs Department and Li Qianyuan to enter the Animal Breeding Room is undoubtedly a way to transfer benefits to the Fourth Branch in exchange for their support.

Of course, there is a crucial link in this process, namely Li Xiangming, who is the son of the fourth wife.

"I will strongly urge Uncle Liu."

Li Xiangming made the promise as he wished.

Li Qianxiong smiled, then, as if remembering something, said, "Since you've already arranged everything properly for the Shangji Office, you can stay in the Changlin Office for the time being. I'm still short of a scribe here."

"Holding the pen?"

Li Xiangming was somewhat surprised, although the scribe of Changlinfang only helped the head of the family draft some documents.

But without absolute confidants, one is simply not qualified for this position.

Li Xiangru, the former chief scribe, became the deputy head of the police station as soon as he was transferred to another post, which shows how valuable the title of "chief scribe" was.

"After the fourth generation of the family enters the animal breeding room, I will transfer you away."

(End of this chapter)