Corpse Burier: I Can Nourish Corpse

In his view, the difficulty of this matter doesn’t lie in negotiation; the opposition within the Lu Family against Lu Feng can be utterly dismissed. The Lu Family’s current success is credited to Lu Feng’s efforts, so if Lu Feng holds his ground, no one will dare openly oppose him.

The real challenge lies with Longteng Qianyue, who, in Wen Jiu’s opinion, is eyeing the Qi Family’s assets.

Rather, the target is the Lu Family.

The Qi Family conveniently provided him a reason.

Of course.

This matter is actually simple to handle; just go directly to the Qi Guang Sect, who should be more than willing to get involved. After all, participation would bring benefits from both the Qi Family and the Lu Family.

But once the Qi Guang Sect is involved, getting them to leave down the line won’t be so simple.

The Qi Guang Sect has no intention of taking the Lu Family as a subordinate, but some members of Qi Guang Sect are very much interested in absorbing the Lu Family.

The Qi Family dares to act this way.

It’s because they have already reached a point of no return.

If the Lu Family acts this way.

It’s truly a last resort.

"Perhaps the problem lies with Longteng Qianyue." Wen Jiu figured it might be necessary to send the East Spring Undying Bone and the Five Ghosts to secretly resolve this trouble. Of course, not to kill, but to control the soul.

Killing one Longteng Qianyue may manage the situation for now, but Longteng Baiyue will follow.

One can’t keep killing endlessly.

"You should head back and handle the matter with Lu Hongying and Shouren properly; I will make the necessary arrangements regarding Longteng Qianyue." Wen Jiu did not continue talking.

Lu Feng nodded, took his leave, turned into a Startled Swan, and flew towards Lu Chan, who was quietly waiting.

Lu Chan felt quite uneasy at the moment; he knew Li Bai had brought the ancestor concerning the Domain Lord’s Mansion’s decree, but this time the opinion of all Lu Family elders was unanimous, and the ancestor was not particularly forceful, making it hard for Li Bai to persuade him. Even if persuaded, handling the other Lu Family Elders wouldn’t be easy.

"Come with me back to East Pole Immortal City." As Lu Feng spoke, he transformed into a Startled Swan and headed towards East Pole Immortal City.

Lu Chan respectfully bowed towards Qi Mountain and immediately followed suit.

...

Three days later.

Lu Feng once again gathered all the elders of the Lu Family.

Lu Chan was already there early; as he watched the elders enter the house one by one and sit down, his heart was quite uneasy.

As Lu Hongying entered the room, she immediately focused on Lu Chan with a sneer, "I didn’t expect you, Lu Chan, to arrive early for once. If you have any sense, you should voluntarily apply to accept the Domain Lord’s Mansion’s decree. Core Formation resources are precious; many of our disciples have waited ten to twenty years without receiving them. Take Lu Tianhong, your master’s favorite disciple; she hasn’t enjoyed the core formation resources twice, and yet you have. Shouldn’t you repay the family?

Without the family’s second share of core formation resources, how would you have formed a core? How can you stand equal with us today? You think we’re targeting you by asking you to go; you don’t seem to realize how little you’ve contributed to the Lu Family. The Lu Family’s success today is thanks to our decades of hard work, while you reap the benefits, but when it comes time to contribute, you hide faster than anyone."

The other elders quietly watched, their faces showing agreement; even Shouren remained silent.

Implicitly agreeing with the sentiment.

Lu Chan’s unease stemmed from the ancestor, not Lu Hongying, so he immediately retorted, "Firstly, the core formation resources were granted by the ancestor, not you. Secondly, the Lu Family’s success today relies entirely on the ancestor; early stage Golden Core cultivators in East Pole Immortal City aren’t exactly rare. Finally, how do you know I haven’t contributed to the Lu Family? Not all contributions are made public or repeatedly flaunted."

In his view, Lu Hongying has only done what’s expected; she might not dare say she’s made enormous contributions to the Lu Family, but working for Li Bai now will benefit the entire Lu Family in the future.

It might even elevate the Lu Family further.

If it weren’t for the fact that outsiders mustn’t learn of this, she would have loved to point at Lu Hongying and scold her. If you truly care for the Lu Family, when the Longteng Family causes trouble, you should be the first to act. Why are you hiding behind the ancestor? Why do you remain silent when the Longteng Family is mentioned, pretending to be deaf and ignorant?

"If the ancestor grants something, does that not count as the Lu Family’s resources? You’re sharp-tongued. Shouren, look at what kind of disciple you’ve taught. The Lu Family gave her what she has today, and instead of gratitude, she turns around to criticize us."

Lu Hongying spoke angrily.

Shouren, seeing this, faintly echoed, "Lu Chan, the ancestor has treated you well; you should also contribute to the Lu Family."

"Alright, Master, as long as you’re willing to accompany me, I’m willing to go." Lu Chan spoke indifferently, directly meeting Shouren’s gaze.

Shouren’s expression darkened, his eyes finally revealing a hint of anger, "Knowing this, I shouldn’t have persuaded the ancestor to give you the second share of core formation resources! Whether it’s Tianhong or Leng Sect, they’re a hundred times better than you."

"Master, doesn’t it embarrass you to say that? Do you forget coming to me late at night to ask for the Alchemy Method? If I hadn’t insisted, weren’t you planning to give the Alchemy Method from Lin given to me to Senior Sister Tianhong?"

Lu Chan calmly fired back with three questions.

Shouren immediately slammed the table, "You, you, you...you are a rebellious disciple!"

"Master, I’ve done quite a few shady things for you over the years; are you sure you want to turn against me completely?"

Lu Chan asked again.

Upon hearing this, Shouren blew his beard and glared in anger, wanting to lash out, but when faced with Lu Chan’s threat, he could only manage a single word.

"You, you, you..."

Seeing this, Lu Hongying quickly chimed in, "No matter how sharp-tongued you are, it won’t change our decision. One of you two must go; what you’ve done in the past was just repaying the Lu Family for its cultivation, not an accomplishment. Now that the ancestor has given you so much, we won’t agree unless you give back to the Lu Family."