Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Chapter 524 - 247: Breakthrough, Innate Sword Seed, Family’s Future Planning

"Yongqi, in addition to the conditions I promised you yesterday, I will return it to you with three times the contribution points in the future."

Fu Yongqi was originally a bit hesitant.

Upon hearing Fu Yongshang’s promise,

he immediately smiled, clasped his hands apologetically to Fu Yongdan and Fu Yongfu, and walked straight to Fu Yongshang.

Fu Yongdan and Fu Yongfu exchanged a bitter smile.

When it comes to business,

the two of them combined cannot compete with Fu Yongfu.

From the information they obtained,

once Fu Yongshang has Fu Yongqi’s contribution points, he would have enough to exchange for the Foundation Establishment Pill with ten thousand contribution points.

Fu Yongdan gave Fu Yongfu a look:

"Sixth Brother, I recently obtained some good tea, care to join me?"

Fu Yongfu understood at once.

Followed Fu Yongdan to Alchemy Peak.

Fu Yongdan’s cave mansion was located beside Spirit Peak, the entrance was a stone gate, mottled with spirit moss, with stone statues of divine beasts on both sides.

Stepping into the cave mansion, the front hall’s floor was paved with spirit jade, with luminous pearls embedded in the walls, casting a gentle glow. Stone tables and stools were set up in the hall, the stone table engraved with some alchemy runes, marking Fu Yongdan’s dedication to alchemy.

Paintings of alchemy pioneers hung on the walls.

Once seated,

Fu Yongfu, being straightforward, spoke directly:

"Ninth Sister, are you here to ask how many Foundation Establishment Pills are left in the clan?"

"Sixth Brother, you’re truly straightforward."

Fu Yongdan was slightly embarrassed, having her intentions revealed so bluntly.

She cleared her throat.

And said:

"Sixth Brother, now that Fifth Brother has already collected ten thousand contribution points, if there’s only one Foundation Establishment Pill left in the clan, the two of us needn’t run around calling in favors. We should quietly accumulate points for a few more years. You’re the Patriarch’s senior disciple, could you give me a hint?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Yongfu,

laughed and shook his head:

"I must say, Ninth Sister, the number of Foundation Establishment Pills is such a confidential matter that the Patriarch wouldn’t easily reveal it to me."

Fu Yongdan thought the same.

Fu Yongfu hesitated for a moment, then added:

"However, if we count them, after the Patriarch returned from the auction at the Wanning Commerce Association, one Foundation Establishment Pill was given to Elder Runzhi, Elder Yongyi, and Elder Yulian. In addition, the Liuu Family of Anyang County and the Yum Family, which was recently promoted to Ninth Grade, both received one. Including the eldest lady, there were seven pills in total."

Seven Foundation Establishment Pills?!

Fu Yongdan, who was so engrossed in her alchemy work that she paid little attention to the outside world, was a bit taken aback by this number.

If we include the one Fu Yongshang is about to exchange,

isn’t that a total of eight Foundation Establishment Pills, and Elder Runzhi had undergone two Foundation Establishments already, so it’s not certain that the others succeeded on their first try.

Fu Yongdan seemed to be drained of her essence qi, murmuring:

"Sixth Brother, in that case, do we have no hope?"

"How could there be no hope!"

Fu Yongfu was full of disagreement.

Confidently said:

"Our Fu Family is progressing well, and being promoted to Eighth Grade is just around the corner. Do you think the clan would lack a Foundation Establishment Pill for us? As long as we accumulate enough contribution points, the elders in the clan will naturally help us pave the way."

"Of course,"

the tone shifted.

Fu Yongfu’s brows furrowed slightly:

"The premise is that we can compete against the other siblings in the clan. Each generation has their talents, and from what I’ve heard from the Elder Council, when Foundation Establishment Pills are limited, under the same conditions, they will be prioritized for clan members with high talent. Now that we’re almost forty, waiting a few more years would mean falling behind."

Upon hearing this, Fu Yongdan’s face turned serious.

....

After borrowing the contribution points from Fu Yongqi, Fu Yongshang immediately went to Liuu Meizhen, who was discussing the affairs of the Yum Family with Master Yunbo.

The Council Hall’s doors were tightly closed.

Liuu Meizhen sat in the main seat, with Master Yunbo seated to her left.

Liuu Meizhen said:

"Fellow Daoist Yum, are you clear about the Noble Family’s situation? Which Eighth-Grade Noble Family does your Yum Family belong to?"

Since they were going there,

it was necessary to understand the situation.

Master Yunbo truthfully replied:

"Reporting to Lady of the House, our Yum Family originally belonged under the governance of the Eighth-Grade Jin Family. After the Tang Family was promoted to Eighth-Grade, we were reallocated to their governance. Previously, the Yum Family had no matrimonial ties with the Tang Family."

Tang Family?

Liuu Meizhen seemed to recall something.

Uncertainly said:

"Are you referring to the Tang Family, whose Young Clan Leader is called Tang Yunfeng?"

"Indeed."

Master Yunbo’s heart skipped a beat.

Hastily said:

"Lady of the House, could it be that our Fu Family has some connection with Tang Yunfeng? It’s rumored that Tang Yunfeng is naturally gifted in sword cultivation, with an incredible Sword Dao talent, having cultivated Sword Intent at a young age."

That must be right.

Liuu Meizhen picked up the tea cup from the table, took a sip of Black Spirit Tea, suppressed the emotion within her, and after her mood settled, she spoke calmly:

"I merely heard others mention him in passing during a previous trip to Jingzhou."

Master Yunbo’s heart lamented at the missed opportunity, for if they indeed had connections with Tang Yunfeng, matters would be far easier, especially since Tang Yunfeng was the precious gem of the Tang Family, and the Yum Family was under their governance.

The two discussed for a while longer.

When Liuu Meizhen picked up her tea again, Master Yunbo tactfully took his leave. The Council Hall’s doors were opened, and after receiving permission, Fu Yongshang stepped forward quickly, clasped his hands, and saluted:

"Greetings to the Lady of the House."

"Hmm."

Liuu Meizhen pointed to the Grandmaster’s Chair beside her, inviting Fu Yongshang to sit. For this business genius, she evidently showed special kindness:

"I’ve heard that you’ve been busy borrowing contribution points these days, are you here to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill?"

"Lady of the House, you truly have foresight."

Fu Yongshang quickly stood up, clasped his hands again, then his expression turned serious, as he said:

"Lady of the House, besides exchanging for a Foundation Establishment Pill, there’s another important matter I wish to discuss with you."

Liuu Meizhen nodded.

Indicating for him to continue.

Fu Yongshang paused, then slowly said:

"Lady of the House, now that the beast tide has passed, many Noble Families have accumulated a substantial amount of demon beast materials. In the next decade, these materials won’t fetch a good price within our South Huai Prefecture."