Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 290 - 173: Nine Heavens Star Technique, Bone Spirit Cold Fire, Noble Family Conference (Part 3)
After all, the nine families equally share the benefits.
This is the plan that allows their Lin Family to obtain the most.
Moreover, the other Foundation Establishment clan member from the Fu Family has just recently reached Foundation Establishment, and the overall strength of the Fu Family is still not as strong as their Lin Family. Privately, it’s naturally thought that the Fu Family will definitely agree with this decision.
Cao Clan Leader and the other two also held this belief.
Therefore, without waiting for Fu Changsheng’s response, they eagerly said:
"Everyone, our Cao Family, Ping Family, Hee Family, Lin Family, and Fu Family have unanimously decided to equally share the nine families’ benefits!"
Once these words were spoken.
Clan Leader Liang’s face briefly flashed with anger.
He glared at Lin Tianfu:
"Clan Leader Lin, when the Shangguan Family was here, our three families were still allies. But now that the Shangguan Family is gone, you’ve switched to the Ping Family camp? Change your stance immediately before the decision is finalized."
Lin Tianfu seemed as though he hadn’t heard anything.
Now he was under the jurisdiction of the Shangguan Family, and the Liang Family was under the jurisdiction of the Nangong Family, belonging to different camps, and naturally, the alliance had dissolved. Besides, the alliance was based purely on interest.
Seeing that he couldn’t persuade Lin Tianfu.
Clan Leader Liang let out a cold snort.
The three from the Cui Family exchanged glances.
Cui Clan Leader looked at Fu Changsheng:
"Fu Clan Leader, during today’s meeting, you haven’t said a word."
It was the first time Cui Clan Leader presided over a meeting. If he was humiliated today, how could he assert authority in the future? Thus, when no one else noticed, his lips moved subtly.
As soon as his words were out.
Fu Changsheng opened his mouth to speak:
"I choose what Cui Clan Leader proposed, to divide the benefits according to the Demon Cave Court Merit Points!"
Five to four!
As a result.
The calculations of the three from the Ping Family fell through.
Ping Clan Leader was stunned for a moment, then reacted and gritted his teeth:
"Fu Changsheng, your Fu Family only has two Foundation Establishments, one of whom just broke through shortly before. Is your brain caught in a door?!"
In a moment of panic.
Ping Clan Leader couldn’t care less about appearances.
If the first plan was truly followed, their Ping Family would be at the bottom, and they might not even get a taste of it.
Clan Leader Liang, however, turned from anger to joy, unwilling to see further conflict, hurriedly said:
"Brother Cui, since Fu Clan Leader has already expressed his stance, this agenda can be considered concluded. I have matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave."
Before he finished speaking.
The pillar of light suddenly shattered.
Evidently afraid that the decision might change if delayed.
Cui Clan Leader and the others also left one after another.
Ping Clan Leader glared fiercely at Fu Changsheng, gritting his teeth but was helpless against him. Although he was reluctant to admit it, the Ping Family was now at the bottom of the Nine Great Families.
With a wave of his sleeve.
The household scattered and left.
When everyone had departed.
Only then did Lin Tianfu remark:
"Fu Clan Leader, why did you make this decision just now?"
In his view.
An equal split among the nine families was the best for both their families.
Fu Changsheng replied with a smile:
"Fellow Daoist Lin, in the Cultivation Realm, strength dictates terms. There is no free lunch in the Mortal World, and it’s even less possible among us cultivators. Fellow Daoist Lin, farewell!"
Through several interactions with Lin Tianfu.
He had come to observe the other’s working style. Perhaps it was difficult to establish a Ninth-Grade Noble Family, which made Lin Tianfu overly cautious in his actions.
Just like last time.
They had agreed to go to Rainbow Cloud Valley together, but he changed his mind at the last minute.
And this time, for example.
The Ping Family had previously wanted to unite with three families to attack their Fu Family. Even if they weren’t mortal enemies, they certainly weren’t allies. Yet Lin Tianfu believed their Fu Family had no position.
However.
This maneuver by the Ping Family.
Gained him a favor from the Cui Family, which was an unexpected delight.
In fact.
Even if the Cui Family hadn’t taken the initiative, their Fu Family would not agree to the equal split plan. Counting their Tier Two Spirit Pet, their strength among the Nine Ninth-Grade Noble Families could rank in the middle, naturally rejecting the equal division.
With Divine Sense returning from the Daoist Field meeting.
Fu Changsheng felt his mind buzzing and only adapted after a while.
After a few days.
Indeed received the Court’s conveyed joyous news of the Shangguan Family and their Fu Family’s promotion:
"It’s time to collect the True Essence Pill."
Five days had passed.
When leaving the guest room.
He happened to see Shangguan Hongyu also coming out of the nearby room, Fu Changsheng cupped his hands and said:
"Congratulations on your promotion to an Eighth-Grade Noble Family, Miss Hongyu."
"Likewise."
Shangguan Hongyu’s phoenix eyes smiled, then turned to say:
"Changsheng, when do you plan to return to your domain? We can travel back together."
Fu Changsheng felt warmed in his heart.
Clearly.
Shangguan Hongyu worried about him returning alone to his domain and being ambushed again like last time, hence offering to accompany him back.
After all.
Shangguan Hongyu’s status has now changed.
Belonging to an Eighth-Grade Noble Family.
If any of the other Ninth-Grade Noble Families saw Shangguan Hongyu traveling with him, despite any thought, they wouldn’t dare to act, as there were only four Eighth-Grade Noble Families in the entire South Huai Prefecture now.
Although the Court strictly prohibits.
Higher grade families from attacking lower grade families.
Nevertheless, there remain countless ways to make one suffer in silence.
A new official brings three fires to office.
No one wishes to provoke the Shangguan Family at this time.
Fu Changsheng cupped his hands and said:
"Miss Hongyu, if you have no other matters, I plan to head to the Wanning Commerce Association now and then depart."
"Alright, we’ll meet at the marketplace exit in half an hour."
"Okay!"
Leaving the inn.
Fu Changsheng went straight to the Wanning Commerce Association, and the shopkeeper on the ground floor, seeing Fu Changsheng arriving, greeted him with a welcoming smile. Fu Changsheng took out the letter:
"Shopkeeper, please help me retrieve the pill."
"Fellow Daoist Fu, it’s been prepared for you a long time ago, this way please."
The shopkeeper raised the curtain, inviting Fu Changsheng to the backyard.
At this moment.
A servant entered, carrying a tray with both hands, and on the tray was a pill bottle with a white base and leaf patterns. The shopkeeper said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Fu, this is your True Essence Pill, kindly check it carefully."
Fu Changsheng nodded slightly.
With a wave of his sleeve.
The pill bottle swiftly floated towards him. He opened the cap and inside were two white-green Spirit Pills the size of soybeans, unmistakably True Essence Pills.
Fu Changsheng placed the pill bottle under his robe.
And spoke:
"Shopkeeper, do you have the Spirit Medicines required to refine Qi Recovery Pills in your store?"
