Gathering of the Households
"Is he practicing the 'White Tiger Constellation Exposition'?"
Yang Tianyou's eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately recognized the Cultivation Method Yang Xuanyang was practicing.
"Yes, ever since you brought those four introductory Cultivation Method of the Four Symbols Sect back to the Lineage, quite a few clansmen have chosen to practice them."
"Xuanyang happens to possess Metal Spirit Root and also has a good talent for the Power of the Stars, so I had him cultivate the 'White Tiger Constellation Exposition' as well, thinking that you could help him out!"
Duan Hongyu looked at her son with a smile and said softly.
"Um!"
Yang Tianyou nodded, not saying much. If it was just some pointers, it wouldn't take him long.
Moreover, Yang Xuanyang, this little guy, is quite to his liking. He seems honest and simple, but in reality, he has his own ideas.
This is a good thing. In the Cultivation World, honest people have all died out. Only those with deep enough cunning can go further.
Three days later, below the Purple Moon Wolf Pool, inside the Wolf Den!
A gentle yet immense aura spread out, and with the aid of numerous resources, Zhiming successfully broke through to the Tier 2.
Through the feedback from the [Great Unity Demon-Spirit Pact], Yang Tianyou's cultivation level advanced slightly once again.
Even after the breakthrough, Zhiming's size didn't change much; he was still a little over a foot long, with a pair of large, fluffy ears that fluttered.
Moreover, even at the Tier 2, Zhiming still had little combat power; its talent seemed to be entirely focused on its ears.
Now, Zhiming can hear everything happening within hundreds of miles with just a twitch of his ear.
Its hearing can even penetrate the thick, vast earth to perceive subtle movements deep underground.
This ability is undoubtedly extremely valuable. If Zhiming is kept by one's side, one can both avoid danger and gather various kinds of intelligence.
It should be noted that even soundproof Formation, as long as their level does not exceed the Second-Rank Low-Grade, cannot stop Zhiming's ears.
But who would upgrade their soundproofing Formation to Tier 2?
Normally, unless it's a top secret, people would simply use their Spiritual Power to create a barrier when speaking, which gave Zhiming an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.
After figuring out Zhiming's abilities, Yang Tianyou was very satisfied, and he and his dog left the Wolf Pool.
Another half month passed. On this day, Yang Tianyou, who was cultivating, suddenly felt the Storage Ring on his finger vibrating.
He opened his eyes, reached out and swept his Spiritual Awareness across the Communication Talisman, and a message entered his mind.
"Worship?"
Yang Tianyou murmured to himself, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
Looking back, another ten years have passed without us even realizing it.
In Dragon Valley County, every ten years, all the major Lineage must pay Spirit Stones as tribute to the Feng Household and the Three Rivers Sect.
Of these offerings, 30% were kept by the two Golden Core Household, 70% were given to the Luochuan Sect, 30% were kept by the Luochuan Sect, and the remaining 40% were handed over to the Mountain and River Hall.
The Immortal Dao forces throughout the entire Northern River Region maintain a basic balance in this way.
As for the amount of offerings to be paid, it is determined according to the number and cultivation level of the existing cultivators in the Lineage.
A cultivator in the Early Qi Refining needs to pay 10 Spirit Stones.
A cultivator in the Middle Qi Refinement needs to pay 30 Spirit Stones.
A cultivator in the Late Qi Refinement needs to pay 90 Spirit Stones.
A cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Early Stage needs to pay an offering of 1,000 Spirit Stones.
A cultivator in the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage needs to pay 3,000 Spirit Stones.
Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator needs to pay 9,000 Spirit Stones.
The clan's Spirit Beast, at the same cultivation level, requires Spirit Stone offering equivalent to 80% of the Lineage's cultivators' offerings.
Lineage offerings account for 50%.
According to this calculation, the Yang Household would need to pay approximately 70,000 to 80,000 Spirit Stones as tribute to the Three Rivers Sect this time.
For the Yang Household now, seventy or eighty thousand Spirit Stones is naturally not much, but this matter itself is a signal.
Paying tribute signifies continued acceptance of the ruling position of the Three Rivers Sect.
Otherwise, it would be considered disloyal.
Today, the Yang Household has become the strongest Lineage under the two major Golden Core Forces. Every move they make attracts the attention of Dragon Valley County, and they must think carefully before making any decisions.
Old Ancestor Yang Haoyu is still in seclusion, and it's a complete and absolute seclusion; no one is allowed to disturb him.
Therefore, such a major decision concerning the highest level of Lineage affairs must be made by Yang Tianyou.
Various thoughts raced through Yang Tianyou's mind, and after a quarter of an hour, his Shen Yi.
"Notify all Foundation Establishment and Qi Refining Lineage under the former Three Rivers Sect to send representatives to meet at the Purple Moon Pavilion in half a month to discuss the matter of offering sacrifices!"
The Communication Talisman transformed into a rainbow of light and flew out, its deep eyes slowly closing.
Half a month later, in the main hall of the third floor of the Purple Moon Pavilion in the center of Purple Moon Town.
Besides the Akita Town Wu Household, eight Foundation Establishment Lineage and twenty-five Qi Refining Lineage with Qi Refining at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement of Qi Refining gathered together.
Everyone's expression was different: calm, apprehensive, solemn, excited, and so on.
"Daoist Friends, what is the purpose of the Yang Household summoning us here?" Sun Liancheng, the Old Ancestor of the Sun Household in Yunshui Town, asked Huang Yuhai with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the latter turned his head and said with a half-smile, "Why does Daoist Friends ask questions he already knows the answer to? Everyone here is a sensible person. In another half month, it will be the day to offer tribute to the Three Rivers Sect. Isn't it very clear why the Yang Household summoned us?"
"Oh? What are your thoughts, Fellow Daoist Friends?"
Li Yuanqi, the Old Ancestor of the Li Household in Qingyun Town, sat upright and spoke calmly.
"Me? Our Peach Blossom Town Huang Household will naturally always follow the Yang Household's lead. If the Yang Household tells us to go east, I will never take a single step west!"
Huang Yuhai's expression changed, and he said firmly.
His voice was loud enough to attract the attention of dozens of cultivators in the hall.
Some people looked at Huang Yuhai with disdain, seemingly looking down on him. They felt it was shameful for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to adopt such an attitude towards the Yang Household, who were also Foundation Establishment Lineage.
Others seemed lost in thought.
Huang Yuhai is not a fool, as can be seen from the fact that he directly abandoned 80% of the peach blossom forest to save the Huang Household from destruction.
Did such a shrewd person receive some inside information, which is why they rushed to pledge their loyalty?
The diverse thoughts of the dozens of cultivators gradually made the atmosphere in the hall heavy, with undercurrents seemingly surging beneath the surface.
Tap! Tap! Tap!
Clear footsteps echoed from the inner hall, and soon a handsome young man, dressed in a dark Purple Robes and wearing a white jade crown, entered the hall. He exuded an air of authority.
Under the watchful eyes of dozens of cultivators, Yang Tianyou surveyed his surroundings without the slightest fear. Instead, he exuded the majesty of a wolf king surveying his territory, looking down upon the entire scene with an air of supreme authority.
Then, he sat down in the main seat with an air of authority, looking down at the representatives of the various Lineage below.
"Fellow Daoist Friends, the Old Ancestor has other important matters to attend to, and I will preside over this meeting!"
A calm voice came from Yang Tianyou, seemingly carrying some kind of peculiar magic, instantly silencing the previously noisy hall.