Chapter 866 - 679: Returning in Glory
Naturally, they would also share some benefits to strengthen themselves.
This is the true intention of the Purple Maple True Monarch.
As they approach the territory of Purple Maple Mountain, the Silver-Horned Celestial Horse flies slower.
Compared to the region around Golden Wave Mountain, Shen Xuan can sense a more relaxed atmosphere here.
As the birthplace of Song Country’s premier cultivator, the governance by the Qin Family is evidently more lenient.
Looking around, the mountains are filled with Purple Maple Trees.
The trees have resilient life force; their seeds scattered by the wind grow upon touching the soil, unaffected by cold or heat.
If the trees are over a thousand years old, the Purple Maple Fruits they bear contain a trace of Spiritual Qi, considered the most common Low-Tier Spirit Fruit, suitable for brewing wine.
With the trees aging further, their cores can become low-grade Spiritual Materials for Artifact Refining or medicine making.
It can be said, Low-Tier Cultivators in the Purple Maple Mountain area only need to plant a few Purple Maple Trees to provide slight sustenance and support for their livelihood and cultivation.
In this light, the situation of the Qin Family’s younger generation seems fairly decent.
At least, compared to those Loose Cultivators who have nothing, they can maintain a dignified life.
Shen Xuan withdrew his gaze, gently patting the horse’s neck.
The Silver-Horned Celestial Horse understood, let out a long cry, its wings radiating silver light, and suddenly accelerated.
Turning into a striking silver rainbow, it pierced the sky, rapidly heading towards the main peak of Purple Maple Mountain.
...
At this moment, in the Qin Family’s reception hall on Purple Maple Mountain.
Clan leader Qin Zhicheng sat at the main seat, surrounded by more than ten Clan Elders.
They were all quietly savoring their tea.
The hall was filled with an elegant tea fragrance, yet the atmosphere was somewhat heavy.
Similar to Zheng Family’s clan leader Zheng Mantang, Qin Zhicheng’s cultivation is equally at the Late Stage True Pill.
The Qin Family also hasn’t had a Golden Core True Master emerge in many years.
Fortunately, the younger generation of the family still showed ambition over the years, roughly every century, producing a True Pill.
Now, the Qin Family already has three True Pill True Masters, far surpassing the Zheng Family, which has only two.
The worldly Song Country dynasty is also ruled by descendants of the Qin Family.
Qin Zhicheng put down the teacup in his hand, his glance sweeping over the person below.
Responsible for the family’s diplomacy, Qin Zhigang.
At this moment, Qin Zhigang looked uneasy, his gaze wavering.
Qin Zhicheng couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth.
"Zhigang, what were you thinking in handling this affair!"
Qin Zhicheng eventually couldn’t hold back, his tone slightly reproachful.
"Exactly!"
A slightly plump Clan Elder immediately echoed.
His name is Qin Zhixing, also a Fake Pill True Master, with another significant identity.
He is the paternal cousin of Qin Yuehan’s grandfather, the closest blood elder to Qin Yuehan in the family.
"A hundred years ago, the clan leader asked you to go to the Cyan Cloud Sect to bring back that girl, Yuehan. What did you do instead, delay after delay..."
Qin Zhigang raised his head, hurriedly defending, "Zhixing, I did go! But at that time, Yuehan was in seclusion, entering the Reincarnation Spirit Mirror to temper her Mental Realm. I even met True Master Gu Feng. She said Yuehan was determined to solidify her pill. Since she had such ambition, how could I forcefully interrupt?"
"Alright, suppose it was understandable then."
Qin Zhixing pressed further, unwilling to relent, "Later you met True Master Profound Ice and even obtained the Cold Jade Pill from him, why didn’t you seize the opportunity to win over this person?"
Qin Zhigang opened his mouth but ultimately sighed deeply, admitting his mistake dejectedly.
"I misjudged. At that time, it was widely said through the Cyan Cloud Sect that the Cold Jade Pill was created by True Master Cold Jade, hence the name. I only thought of exchanging for more elixirs to help the family’s younger generation purify their Dao Foundation and enhance their chances of solidifying their pill."
"Back then, True Master Profound Ice was only at the sixth level of Foundation Establishment. My old eyes were dim, failing to recognize true talent."
"You, oh you!"
Qin Zhixing grew more agitated, pointing a finger at Qin Zhigang.
"Let’s set aside past affairs for now. Sixty years ago, True Master Profound Ice formed the Ice Technique Golden Core, gaining fame and sitting atop Starlight Island. What foolish idea did you propose then?"
"You actually suggested Yuehan to marry into the Zheng Family! And what was the result? The wedding didn’t succeed, but instead, offended the Zheng Family and True Master Profound Ice!"
Qin Zhigang’s voice dropped, full of grievance, "The marriage proposal was initially suggested by the Zheng Family. Clan leader also..."
"Enough."
Qin Zhicheng on the main seat waved his hand, cutting off his words, his demeanor regaining calm.
"Zhixing, dwelling on the past is of no benefit. What matters most now is how to ease relations with True Master Profound Ice."
Qin Zhicheng deliberately emphasized, speaking with weighted importance.
"This matter is crucial, concerning the family’s rejuvenation and the overall future growth strategy!"