Sacrifice, Judgment

Inside the clan's Hall of General Affairs, several of the Council of Elders' principal elders were gathered together, preparing to report their work to Song Changsheng.

Although Song Changsheng had not been away from the clan for long this time, quite a lot had happened during this period, and the changes within the clan had been substantial. They needed to quickly exchange information.

"How has everything been in the clan during this period?"

"The clan has been developing well. Cultivators in seclusion have broken through one after another. Over the past year, the family has gained one Purple Palace Cultivator and seven Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"The number of newborns has also set a new record for the past five hundred years.

"Several of the family's main industries have seen extremely noticeable increases in both scale and sales.

"Especially the two spirit wine Shops in Four Directions City—their revenue in the latter half of the year nearly doubled. It should be an added benefit of the Patriarch's rising prestige; many cultivators came here drawn by your reputation.

"As for the Family Inner Treasury, we plan to lease two more Shops in Four Directions City. The Wanlong Merchant Association has offered us a very favorable price," Song Qingxi said slowly.

As Song Changsheng's fame and prestige gradually rose, the sales of the Song Clan's goods had also improved more and more. Once news of his severely wounding Song Daoling in the East Sea returned, they would likely see another surge. That was one of the benefits that came with making a name for oneself.

"Not bad. How long have Qingxia and the others been gone?" Song Changsheng nodded.

"They have been gone for over half a year. They should have just left the borders of the Gusu Cultivation World by now."

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