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Chapter 82 Foundation Establishment Pills
Chapter 82: Foundation Establishment Pills
The Water-Fire Treasure Gourd in Song Changsheng’s hand, after his numerous refining sessions, was already quite extraordinary, but it still had many shortcomings and even useless aspects.
For instance, the treasure gourd could absorb living beings into its belly, then refine them into blood water using the Eroding Bone Array. While it sounded impressive, it was actually useless to him. He couldn’t use it against cultivators of the same rank, and it wasn’t necessary against lower-tier cultivators.
Thus, he had only used it once in the previous trial and had not encountered a suitable opportunity to employ it since. That was one point.
Secondly, the treasure gourd could release water and fire energy to combat enemies, and could even create an area of water or fire. For Song Changsheng, who had a firm grasp of Water-Fire Commanding Technique, this did provide some amplification in practical combat.
However, as his cultivation grew higher, this also became increasingly useless. Simply put, its “attack power” was insufficient.
This magical tool was refined by Song Changsheng in his early years. At that time, his experience and knowledge were both insufficient, leading him to take many things for granted.
So, this time, he intended to undertake a complete overhaul, choosing the Spirit-Severing Gourd.
The Spirit-Severing Gourd primarily possessed only one ability, embodied in the word “sever.”
Within the gourd, a flying dagger would be nurtured. When battling enemies, it could unleash “Spirit-Severing Sword Qi.” This sword qi did not sever the flesh, but specifically severed the soul, making it incredibly difficult to guard against.
Once this treasure was refined, Song Changsheng would gain another trump card in combat.
However, refining this treasure was extremely intricate. Even refining it based on the original treasure gourd would take at least several months…
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On Cangmang Peak, inside the Council Hall.
Song Xianyun, along with the elders of the Elder Council and respected clan elders, gathered for the annual clan meeting. However, this year’s meeting was a bit quiet.
Song Xianming was still in seclusion healing, so he didn’t attend. Fifth Elder Xia Yunxue was stationed in the mortal world and couldn’t easily move. Fourth Elder Song Luohuai was protecting Song Lutong during his seclusion and was also unavailable.
Thus, only Song Xianyun, Song Luzhou, and Song Luoyao were present among the elders, a first in several years.
Song Xianyun first summarized the various aspects of the clan over the past year. Then, Song Luzhou rose to report on the clan’s financial situation.
“In recent years, the income from various clan businesses has been quite good, especially this year, with a significant increase compared to last year. Coupled with the resource points the clan seized from the Earthfire Sect and the spiritual herbs from the Wutong Secret Realm, the clan’s income this year is very substantial.
Besides covering daily expenses and distributing stipends to clan members, there’s still a surplus of about 20,000 spirit stones. This is just enough to settle the spirit stones borrowed from clan members earlier to purchase Foundation Establishment Pills.”
Song Luzhou was beaming. The debts that had accumulated for several years could finally be cleared. From now on, it would be pure income. His back as the financial elder could finally straighten.
“This is excellent. The clan members generously contributed to the family’s development; the family must not fail them and must settle the debts as soon as possible,” Song Xianyun nodded with satisfaction. It was rare for Song Luzhou, that stingy old man to be so generous, which pleased him greatly.
After the stingy old man finished his report, Song Luoyao took out a jade slip and said in a clear, cold voice, “Everyone, the clan’s steward in Falling Sunset City has sent back a very important piece of intelligence that requires your decision.”
“What intelligence?” Song Xianyun asked, frowning.
Song Luoyao handed the jade slip to the person beside her, signaling them to pass it around, then said, “Elder Xiao of Falling Sunset City recently refined a batch of Foundation Establishment Pills, yielding six pills. Besides keeping one for himself, the other five will be auctioned off soon.”
Everyone was immediately surprised. Falling Sunset City was actually going to auction Foundation Establishment Pills?
A clan elder suddenly rose, excitedly saying, “This is a great opportunity! We purchased three Foundation Establishment Pills from the main family. If we can bid for another one, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in our clan will completely suppress the Earthfire Sect. For the next hundred years, the Earthfire Sect won’t be able to stir up any waves.”
“But, an auction is different from purchasing directly from the main family. The competition is too fierce. One Foundation Establishment Pill would cost at least forty thousand low-grade spirit stones. The clan, even if it’s completely drained, can only manage that much. Is it necessary to get involved?”
Song Luzhou immediately lost his composure and stood up in opposition. The clan's financial situation had only just begun to improve in recent years, and now they wanted to pull this stunt again. Did they really think the clan's spirit stones were inexhaustible?
His words garnered the approval of most. After all, they had already bought three Foundation Establishment Pills, and Song Lutong was also in seclusion attempting a breakthrough. There really was no need to spend a huge amount to compete for this one.
An elder stood up and said, “I agree with Luzhou’s opinion. The clan must keep some spirit stones for unforeseen needs; we cannot spend them all.”
“Right, the clan still owes debts to its members; that cannot be delayed either.”
“Indeed, since we already have three, this one might as well not be used.”
The scene almost showed a completely one-sided trend, with most people disagreeing with the purchase of this Foundation Establishment Pill.
Song Xianyun also understood everyone’s opinions. Just as he was about to make a decision, Song Luoyao suddenly said, “I believe the clan should bid for this Foundation Establishment Pill.”
Everyone looked at her with some surprise.
Song Luoyao cupped her hands to Song Xianyun and said, “Twenty-first Uncle, Changsheng is already at the stage where he needs to establish his foundation. He can make use of this Foundation Establishment Pill.”
As these words were spoken, everyone in the meeting hall fell into thought. A moment later, an elder stood up and said, “Didn't we already decide to reserve a Foundation Establishment Pill for him? Once the Foundation Establishment Pills from the main family arrive, he will certainly get one.”
Song Luzhou lightly coughed and said, “Um, Ninth Sister, everyone is aware of Changsheng’s talent and contributions to the family. The family will certainly not treat him unfairly. As soon as the Foundation Establishment Pills arrive, he will surely be the first to use one. There’s no need to spend extra money to bid for this one.”
Song Luoyao glanced at him indifferently and said, “Then tell me, when will the Foundation Establishment Pills from the main family arrive?”
“Uh… well, it should be soon,” Song Luzhou was a bit awkward for a moment. He really couldn't say for sure.
Song Luoyao’s face held a hint of sarcasm. “Soon? Does ‘soon’ mean one year, or three years, or perhaps five or ten years?
On the path to immortality, every second counts. How can we have so much time to squander and waste? The sooner Changsheng breaks through to Foundation Establishment, the greater his hope of breaking through to Purple Mansion. Against the Lieyang Sect, Purple Mansion cultivators are the only power that can contend with them. No matter how many Foundation Establishment cultivators we have, it will only be futile.”
Her words were like a slap, waking everyone up.
Indeed, Foundation Establishment cultivators could lord over Ling Province, but what were they before Purple Mansion cultivators? Not everyone was Song Xianming.
The family also needed to have Purple Mansion cultivators, and currently, the most promising candidate was only Song Changsheng.
Everyone fell silent.
After a long while, Song Xianyun made up his mind and decisively said, “Luoyao is right. We must acquire at least one of these Foundation Establishment Pills!”
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