Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 313 - 181: Alliance of Three Clans, Benefit Distribution, Three Flowers Cyan Prison Array (Part 2)
The Fu Family has arrived at the Shangguan Family Territory.
The guards, upon seeing Fu Changsheng, greeted him warmly, passed a message to Shangguan Feng, and personally led Fu Changsheng to the door of Shangguan Feng’s Cave Mansion.
"Thank you, little brother."
Fu Changsheng discreetly handed over a box to the guard.
The guard quickly tucked the box into his sleeve, smiling with squinted eyes:
"Fu Clan Leader, the Grand Elder is waiting inside, you may proceed."
Entering the Cave Mansion.
Shangguan Feng was seated at the head of the reception hall, and was deep in thought, but upon seeing Fu Changsheng enter, he gestured to a chair for him to sit.
Fu Changsheng wasted no time.
He directly clarified the purpose of his visit.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Feng’s eyes lit up:
"Establishing a Marketplace is indeed a good idea, but the actual construction is not simple. It requires a Spirit Vein, a Mountain Protection Array, and also a High-Tier Cultivator to guard it. Especially since your Yunshan County is located at the border of the Ten Thousand Mountains and the Eastern Wilderness, inherently a place fraught with danger."
Fu Changsheng handed the modified proposal by Fu Yongshang to Shangguan Feng:
"Uncle Feng, high risk brings high reward. Precisely because of Yunshan County’s unique geographical location, once the Marketplace is built, there will be no shortage of customers. The challenge lies merely in how to guard the Marketplace from being divided by other forces."
Shangguan Feng tapped the table, his eyes slightly narrowed:
"Currently, in our South Huai Prefecture, we have four major Eighth-Grade Noble Families. If we truly want the Marketplace to operate, we must bring in another one."
The Fu Family and Gongsun Family do not get along, so that is clearly impossible. The Shangguan Family and Nangong Family also have a lukewarm relationship, so that leaves the low-key Shi Family as the remaining Eighth-Grade Noble Family.
Fu Changsheng has not had any dealings with the Shi Family yet.
He only knows that the Shi Family has always conducted business quietly. It is uncertain if this deal will tempt them. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
Shangguan Feng said:
"Changsheng, I’ll make contact with the Shi Family. If they are willing to assist, the Marketplace can begin construction. If not, the Fu Family must upgrade to Eighth Grade before proceeding slowly."
At this point.
Shangguan Feng paused, his gaze falling on Fu Changsheng:
"Changsheng, you’ve broken through to the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment. It’s time to start preparing to open the Purple Mansion. Given the current conditions in the Cultivation Realm of Great Zhou, only by becoming an Eighth-Grade Noble Family can you learn the secrets of the Purple Mansion."
Though he wished to tell Fu Changsheng.
The Court’s laws prohibiting disclosure are strict, leaving no room to share even the slightest bit.
"Thank you, Uncle Feng, for your guidance."
Fu Changsheng stood up, clasping his hands in thanks.
Although he’s currently at the Seventh-Layer Foundation Establishment, with time before reaching the Foundation Establishment Peak, if all clan members strive together during this period, upgrading to Eighth Grade should be achievable.
His greater concern is the impending eruption of the Demon Cave:
"Uncle Feng, do you have records on the demons? With the Demon Cave about to erupt, I want to familiarize the clan members to avoid being unprepared in battle."
Shangguan Feng patted his storage bag, a flash of Dawn Light, and soon a jade scroll floated towards Fu Changsheng:
"This jade scroll records the demon characteristics from our last encounter in the Demon Cave. However, demons are called such due to their bizarre transformations, especially after the second eruption. I fear the Demon Cave will be more complex, demons more peculiar, so view the jade scroll tentatively, do not form fixed patterns of thought."
Fu Changsheng quickly expressed his thanks.
Shangguan Feng said:
"Since you want to establish a Marketplace, it’s best to complete construction before the Demon Cave erupts. Otherwise, once the eruption occurs, our families won’t have the manpower available. Changsheng, would you be willing to accompany me to the Shi Family?"
"I follow Uncle Feng’s arrangements."
The two immediately left the Shangguan Family, arriving at the Shi Family’s mountain gate.
The Shi Family’s Eighth-Grade Noble Family Archway appeared more majestic compared to their Ninth Grade, standing significantly taller at thirty meters. The two waited at the mountain gate for a while.
Accompanied by the array light curtain’s surge.
An old farmer-looking Shi Clan Leader came to greet them personally:
"Esteemed Daoists, your visit to my humble abode truly graces us, please come inside."
The Shi Clan Leader had a simple and honest appearance, with no Spiritual Qi fluctuations visible on him. Fu Changsheng instinctively activated magic in his eyes, seeing a flash of Spirit Light, and upon looking again at the Shi Clan Leader, could feel his vast and ocean-like mana, revealing him to have the Foundation Establishment Peak cultivation identical to Shangguan Feng.
Fu Changsheng was inwardly alarmed.
The Shi Clan Leader was a recluse.
Moreover, proficient in a Secret Technique to conceal cultivation aura.
Many were unaware of his exact level of cultivation, unless Fu Changsheng’s eyes had been sanctified with Ming and Qing Spirit Water, allowing this unique vision to discern his cultivation.
Fu Changsheng glanced briefly, then withdrew his gaze.
Shi Clan Leader immediately sensed it, looking at Fu Changsheng with meaningful eyes. After the three sat, attendants brought tea, the Shi Clan Leader gazed at Fu Changsheng with some admiration, smiling:
"Fu Clan Leader, so young yet you’ve already reached the Late Stage of Foundation Establishment. Truly the younger generation surpasses us, Fellow Daoist Shangguan, it appears we can’t deny our age."
A thirty-nine-year-old Late-Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
Such rarity in their Jingzhou, if this youth does not falter prematurely, attaining the level of a Great Cultivator of the Purple Mansion is quite possible, hence his personal greeting.
The three engaged in small talk for a while.
Shangguan Feng performed a Sound Insulation Technique, then patted his storage bag, handing the proposed Marketplace plans by Fu Changsheng over to the Shi Clan Leader.
