Chapter 538: Chapter 251: Secret Realm Emerges, Cao Xiang’er Promoted, Negotiations

If the Tang Family were to latch onto the Seventh Prince, the elevation to a Seventh-Grade Noble Family might be just around the corner.

Master Yunbo said enviously:

"The Tang Family’s fortune is truly against the heavens."

As long as Tang Yunfeng doesn’t fall prematurely, the Tang Family producing a Golden Core Master is quite possible.

Liuu Meizhen then turned to Fu Yongyi:

"Yongyi, how are the reserves of this vein?"

If the reserves are negligible.

Then there’s not even the qualification to negotiate with the Tang Family.

After all.

The Tang Family isn’t foolish, how could they willingly offer the heads of subordinate families to others?

Fu Yongyi said with some relief:

"Mother, this is a medium-large vein, and if fully mined, not counting labor costs, selling at the Marketplace should fetch seventy to eighty thousand Spirit Stones without issue."

With these words.

A hint of a smile appeared in Liuu Meizhen’s eyes.

Thus.

Not only could they bring over the three branches of the Yum Family, but they could also take over a small shop in Cloud Dragon Marketplace from the Tang Family.

Master Yunbo, however, felt anxious and uneasy:

"Lady of the House, if the Tang Family clings to the Seventh Prince, what if they abuse their power and deny their promises?"

Fu Yongyi shared this sentiment.

In his childhood.

He had seen many such instances; the landlords in the village seized the good lands from villagers like this, especially within their own territory.

Liuu Meizhen maintained her composure:

"So we should not rashly approach and must wait for the opportune moment."

"Lady of the House, what do you mean by that?"

"I have gathered from the Master of All Things that because Cao Xiang’er led the South Huai Family to merit in defending against the Beast Tide, she will soon be transferred to the Jingzhou World Suppression Bureau Myriarch Office. When that time comes, we can invite Cao Xiang’er. With the World Suppression Bureau as backing, no matter how bold the Tang Family is, they wouldn’t dare to renege on their promises."

Upon hearing this.

Master Yunbo laughed heartily:

"The Lady of the House’s move is most wise!"

He had long heard.

That the Lady of the House had a good relationship with Cao Xiang’er, and now it seems true; he quickly asked, "Lady of the House, has there been any news about when Cao Xiang’er might be promoted?"

"At the earliest, three years, at the latest, five years."

Personnel changes at the World Suppression Bureau.

Especially arriving at the Purple Mansion level, it’s not a matter of simply promoting.

Though Master Yunbo found the time rather lengthy, he had waited nearly a century, so he could manage a few more years, and for cultivators, three to five years is but a fleeting moment.

.....

While Liuu Meizhen and others awaited in Butterfly Valley.

At the Fu Family in Pingshan County of Jingzhou South Huai, a major event unfolded.

The fiefdom of Pingshan County.

At the outbreak of the Beast Tide, to reduce defensive points, the Spirit Mountain Array had to be withdrawn, the Beast Tide swept in and settled there, hundreds of acres of spiritual flowers and herbs in the mountains were utterly ravaged, though fortunately, the Spirit Vein suffered no harm.

After Yaoyao and Yu Qingru jointly re-established the Mountain Protection Array.

Fairy Lady Cai led the disciples of the Spirit Plant Hall, working day and night to restore the Spirit Field and replant the Red Marrow Rice.

Jade Lotus, seeing how her mother labored so, joined in working the fields.

Ouyang Fei, seeing Jade Lotus busy with a child while deploying Spirit Rain, felt uncomfortable too, thus instructed Brother Rong to carefully guard the Array while he joined the labor forces.

Thus.

After several months of hard work.

The hundreds of acres of Spirit Field were finally fully restored and planted.

Only then did Ouyang Fei return to the Array Core Hall.

Upon entering the hall.

He saw Brother Rong’s carry-bed laid on one side of the Array Platform, but the bed was empty:

"Where has this child gone?"

Ouyang Fei frowned. 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

His Divine Sense instantly probed underground.

Ever since Brother Rong reached Foundation Establishment, it wasn’t clear whether it was due to his Companion Spirit Beast within, but he liked to drill into the ground and curl up deep beneath to slumber.

However.

His Divine Sense swept back and forth.

But he couldn’t find Brother Rong’s presence underground:

"Could it be that the child has secretly run off to the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

After some hesitation.

Ouyang Fei applied a technique on the Main Array Platform, an array of light rose, rippling briefly, revealing the mountain landscapes one after another.

Indeed, he didn’t find Brother Rong’s presence in the mountains.

Somewhere deep down.

Ouyang Fei felt a premonition of trouble.

Hurriedly, with a wave of his sleeve, he cast a Communication Jade Talisman into it, with a buzz, the talisman trembled lightly, then the Spirit Light faded away:

"What is this...."

No connection with Brother Rong!

An anxious look immediately spread across Ouyang Fei’s face.

Usually, Brother Rong seemed to eat and sleep, sleep and eat, presenting an appearance beyond mortal concerns. Yet every time he transmitted messages, Brother Rong would promptly reply.

This direct loss of contact was a first-time occurrence:

"Hopefully nothing has really happened!"

Sweat instantly beaded densely across Ouyang Fei’s forehead.

The Patriarch was in seclusion.

The Matriarch on a journey.

Left the child deliberately in his care.

If.... if something unexpected truly transpired, how could he explain to the Patriarch and Matriarch, let alone pass his own conscience?

Ouyang Fei staggered somewhat.

Moving with extreme speed.

He rushed like a gust to the mountain gate.

Guarding it was Fu Yongqi.

It was his first time seeing Ouyang Fei so flustered; quickly, he asked: "Elder Ouyang, has an enemy invaded?"

The Beast Tide had just passed.

Hopefully, another war won’t begin.

They could not withstand such chaos.

Ouyang Fei shook his head and responded quickly:

"Give me the travel record."

Fu Yongqi wondered inwardly but promptly pulled out the thick record book from his sleeve.

Ouyang Fei swiftly skimmed through.

Finding no travel record of Brother Rong:

"Could Brother Rong still be in the mountain?"

Ouyang Fei returned, searched again thoroughly, and discovered traces left by Brother Rong deep in the Array Hub.

Following this lead.

He skillfully evaded the Protective Array.

Ultimately.

Appeared in the riverbed of Hanlin River at the boundary with Yunshan County, and there the trail of Brother Rong vanished.