Cultivation in a Family: Starting as a Reincarnation of a Core Formation Master

After leaving the Yunxia Sect, Liu Qing'an didn't hesitate for a moment. He was willing to destroy the second-tier spirit boat he was on in order to get back to the Liu family as quickly as possible.

On the spirit boat, a clansman who had accompanied him to the Cloud Mist Sect and was waiting outside reported on the events of the past month, focusing on the rumors about the Liu family.

"It is now clear that these rumors originated from Qinghe Market. The instigator was Li Defu of the Li family, followed by the Li and Huang families, and finally some of our competitors in the market. In addition, I heard that the law enforcement team also played a role."

"Hmm? Why would the market enforcement team get involved?"

Liu Qing'an was slightly surprised.

"Alas," the tribesman paused, looking troubled.

"Just say it."

"This matter is related to the Qingmeng clan elder. A year ago, Huanxi Tower in Qinghefang brought several female cultivators specializing in seductive arts from Mizhi County in the neighboring country. During an auction, the Qingmeng clan elder clashed with Ma Jin of the enforcement team, and the two became enemies."

The Liu family members spoke cautiously.

"You dare to offend the leader of the enforcement team for a woman? What an idiot! Why didn't you report this to me?"

Liu Qing'an looked displeased.

"You were in seclusion at the time, so this matter was handled by Elder Liu Qingbo," a member of the Liu family explained.

"Heh, no wonder they're brothers, they work together quite well."

Liu Qing'an chuckled, a strange look on his face.

The Liu family member next to him quickly lowered his head, pretending he hadn't heard anything.

......

More than half a month later.

Qianliu Mountain, the territory of the Liu family, a secret room.

"Tell me about this rumor."

Liu Qing'an sat in the main seat, with three Foundation Establishment cultivators below him: the two brothers Liu Qingmeng and Liu Qingbo, and Liu Zhushan from the previous generation. In addition, there was another Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Liu family who was away.

Five Foundation Establishment cultivators—that's the source of the Liu family's confidence in annexing the Li family.

"Clan leader, these are all false rumors. I have organized people to refute them these days, but those lowly, unaffiliated cultivators just love to see our Liu family make a fool of themselves, so the refutation efforts are not very effective."

Liu Qingbo gave a report.

His position in the Liu family was similar to that of a deputy clan leader; when Liu Qing'an was not present, he could take full responsibility.

"Debunking rumors? Since when has debunking rumors been able to outrun spreading them?"

Liu Qing'an shook his head with a wry smile.

It takes only a mouth to spread rumors, but it takes a lot of legwork to refute them. Not to mention, these are rumors that weren't entirely fabricated, so it's not optimistic how effective these refutations will be.

"So, how's Li Defu? Did he get it done?"

Then he changed the subject and asked.

"Qing Shi has already made the arrangements. He has already captured Li Defu's illegitimate son. In a couple of days, he will lure Li Defu out of the market. At that time, he will definitely be skinned alive."

Liu Qingbo reported: "Besides this, he has also fabricated many rumors about the Li family, the more scandalous the better, and they will probably spread soon."

"It's good that you thought of that, but it's not enough. Later, find someone to fabricate some scandalous rumors about the Huang, Yang, and Zhou families, and then find a third party to release them."

Liu Qing'an spoke frankly.

"The way to break a rumor is not to refute it, but to cover it up with more rumors. When everyone has rumors, it's as if no one has them."

"The clan leader is wise," Liu Qingbo complimented him at the opportune moment.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qing'an merely sighed, showing no joy. This action was nothing more than a belated attempt to salvage the situation. The Liu family's spirit stones and Foundation Establishment Pills had already been lost because of this matter, and once lost, they could not be recovered.

Furthermore, the rumors about the Liu family are a mix of truth and falsehood, making them easy to spread. However, the rumors about the other families are all false, so their reach is uncertain. Ultimately, it's hard to say how effective this move will be.

"By the way, Qingmeng, about that mother and daughter flower pair, and that seductive female cultivator from Mizhi, don't you need to explain to me?"

Then, Liu Qing'an's gaze fell on Liu Qingmeng, who had remained silent.

"This... Chieftain, this is all slander, I didn't..."

Liu Qingmeng wanted to lie and deny it to the death, but then he received a telepathic message from Liu Qingbo beside him: "Tell the truth."

So he immediately changed his tune and said, "Clan leader, the clan sent me to subdue the Qishan bandits and have them do things that my Liu family couldn't easily do. In order to better accomplish this task, I developed a personal relationship with Boss Qi. It was indeed he who gave me those mother and daughter flowers."

"But I didn't accept it because of her beauty. I accepted it to build a good relationship with Boss Qi and for the sake of the family. Everything I did was for the family."

"So, according to you, the family should also compensate you with some 'Dragon and Tiger Fierce Essence Pills'?"

Liu Qing'an's tone turned cold.

"No, no, no, clan leader, I have already dealt with the mother and daughter flowers, and I promise it will never happen again."

"And that seductive female cultivator, I actually gave her to Ma Jin, but he went too far. He couldn't get her for free, so he used my spirit stones to buy sex and even made her call my name to make me feel involved. I was so angry that I pushed him a couple of times."

At this point, Liu Qingmeng's face showed grievance, clearly indicating that the humiliation Ma Jin had caused him back then still lingered in his memory.

"Clan leader, Qingmeng's intentions were good. I think it would be better to punish him by deducting his salary for ten years as a small lesson to deter him from committing a serious crime."

Liu Qingbo, who was standing nearby, cupped his hands in greeting.

"A twenty-year salary deduction, and the matter of contacting the Qishan bandits will be handled by the Zhushan clan elders from now on."

Liu Qing'an made the final decision.

Upon hearing this, Liu Qingmeng was about to argue, but noticing Liu Qingbo's gaze beside him, he immediately shut his mouth.

Afterwards, the group discussed some important family matters, and the Liu brothers, Qingbo and Liu Qingbo, left the main hall.

After the two left.

Then Liu Zhushan spoke up, saying, "Clan leader, you must know that there can only be one sun in the sky, and one clan can only have two leaders. We must be careful to prevent these three brothers from becoming too powerful."

"I will heed my uncle's wise and prudent words."

Liu Qing'an's tone softened, and he even changed how he addressed people.

Liu Qingbo has three brothers born of the same mother. Two of them have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and one of them is stationed in the extremely important Qinghefang Market (Liu Qingshi). In a sense, they have already posed a threat to him as the clan leader.

a few days later.

Just when the Liu family thought the matter was over, they were unexpectedly hit with another blow.

"What? What does Brother Wenxi mean by this?"

Liu Qing'an stared in disbelief at Zhou Wenxi, the head of the Zhou family.

Longnan Prefecture has five major families: Liu, Li, Huang, Yang, and Zhou.

The Liu family has a good relationship with the Zhou family, while the Li and Huang families are on friendly terms. The Yang family is relatively neutral, but in recent years there has been a tendency for them to side with the Li and Huang families.

Therefore, at this critical juncture, the Liu family must stabilize the Zhou family, otherwise they will be fighting four against one, which the Liu family does not yet have the strength to do.

"My Qing'er also heard the rumors about the Liu family, and then she threw a tantrum at me, saying she didn't want to get married anymore."

Zhou Wenxi said apologetically.

"Fellow Daoist, we have known each other for many years, and you are familiar with the family traditions of my Liu family. I dare not say that there is absolutely no corruption or filth in our family, but overall it is more upright. Those rumors of promiscuity could not possibly have happened. Your aunt is in my Liu family, so you may ask her."

Liu Qing'an was slightly excited.

The Liu family was truly wronged. If you say they colluded with cultivators to kill and seize land, that's true, but there's absolutely no truth to the various lewd and obscene acts. After all, the Liu family is a righteous force, not a demonic cultivator who practices the path of pleasure, so they need to maintain their dignity!

But now, everyone is paying attention to the latter in these rumors. In just these few days, several marriages in the Liu family have been broken up because of these rumors.

To his utter surprise, these rumors actually affected the Zhou family, despite the two families having a decades-long friendship.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't get agitated. As you know, Qing'er is my only daughter, and there are many times when I really can't persuade her. I'm sorry about this matter. Let's put the marriage arrangement on hold for now."

Zhou Wenxi looked apologetic and left quickly after saying that.

"ah!!!"

Enraged, Liu Qing'an unleashed his full magical power, nearly overturning the main hall.