Jian Yuntian Enters Death Seclusion! The Zhang Family's Happy Trouble

Jian Yuntian naturally understood what Hua Shisan was saying.

But the more this happened, the stronger his determination to break through became.

"Master, I understand everything you have said."

However, we sword cultivators must forge ahead without hesitation.

If I were to break through to the half-step Nascent Soul Realm first, all the sword bones I have cultivated over the past few hundred years would be shattered.

There is no possibility of taking it any further.

As he spoke, Jian Yuntian flicked his sleeve, his entire being appearing as sharp as a sword drawn from its sheath, revealing its full power.

"Master, this is my own choice."

The disciple will do everything in his power to break through the barrier.

The outcome... is unknown.

Thump.

Jian Yuntian knelt down and respectfully kowtowed three times to Hua Shisan.

He said sincerely, "Master, I have no wife or children in this life."

He only has one Personal Disciple, Tian Jian.

If my disciple unfortunately perishes, I beg Master to help him ascend to the position of Sect Leader.

This is his dream, and he will not let you down.

As soon as he finished speaking, Jian Yuntian kowtowed three more times.

He knew that this breakthrough was a near-death experience, and today might be the last time he and his disciple could see each other.

He must secure Hua Shisan's support for Zhou Tianjian.

Only in this way can he become the Sect Leader of the Nine Splendor Sword Sect in the future.

Hearing Jian Yuntian's words, Hua Shisan's eyes revealed a hint of relief.

They did not verbally object.

He raised his right hand slightly and sighed:

"Very well, since you have made your decision, then I will not stop you."

The path to spiritual cultivation lies in contention.

Struggle against Heaven, struggle against Earth, struggle against man.

What I want to say is that you must finish the path you choose, even if you have to crawl on your knees.

As a sword cultivator, one should have the courage to slay all things with one's sword.

As for the Tian Jian...

He is not only your apprentice, but also your grand-apprentice.

I am quite satisfied with that child.

If you perish this time, he will be the next disciple of the Nine Splendor Sword Sect.

No one can take it away!

Hua Shisan is now the only Nascent Soul Ancestor in the sect, and his word carries immense weight.

No one dared to refute it.

Even if some people within the sect harbor resentment, they must suppress it!

Seeing that his master had given him a promise, Jian Yuntian breathed a sigh of relief.

The last lingering attachment vanished.

He took a deep breath and said, "Thank you, Master."

This disciple takes his leave.

Master..."

Jian Yuntian opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

He paused for a moment, then smiled nonchalantly:

"Take care, Master."

Before the words were even finished, a flash of white light appeared on the scene, and the figure instantly disappeared from the spot.

He couldn't wait any longer.

If one waits until their willpower is worn away, the possibility of breaking through to the Nascent Soul will be infinitely close to zero.

This is not what he wanted to see.

Hua Shisan looked at the spot where Jian Yuntian had disappeared, a hint of worry rising in his eyes.

He murmured to himself:

"My disciple... I wish you success."

Meanwhile, at Xuanxiao Mountain.

The Zhang Family.

After returning from the Su Family, Zhang Zujun went to the Sacred Pill Hall to continue his secluded cultivation at the core of the Nine Yang Heaven Melting Array to consolidate his power.

The Su Family also quickly took action after the Zhang Family members left.

They used the few resources available within the clan to repair the damaged Clan Protection Array.

Next, a funeral was held for Su Jiaru, the Su Clan Old Ancestor.

After settling everything, he handed over most of the clan's businesses to the Zhang Family.

However, they did not publicly announce that these properties were purchased by the Zhang Family from the Su Family.

The fact that the Su Family had become Affiliated Force of the Zhang Family was not revealed.

It wasn't that the Su Family was unwilling, but rather that the Zhang Family was unwilling.

Because once exposed, the Zhang Family will inevitably attract the attention of various powerful forces.

At that time, it will be difficult to keep a low profile.

They will be overestimated by the Bihai Immortal Sect, and it will definitely become much more difficult to destroy them.

However, although this matter was not explicitly stated or publicized, it does not change the fact that the Su Family is Affiliated Force of the Zhang Family.

Every year, 100,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone are handed over to the Zhang Family.

Of course, spiritual materials, Law Artifact, and elixirs can also be used to offset the cost.

In short, its value should not be less than 100,000 Low-grade Spirit Stone.

Now that the Su Family has handed over more than half of its assets, including Spirit Vein and mineral veins, to the Zhang Family, their income has dropped significantly.

One hundred thousand Low-grade Spirit Stone is almost half of the Su Family's annual income.

They gave quite a lot.

However, the proliferation of industries and the increase in Spirit Vein also brought happy troubles to the Zhang Family.

Zhang Family Main Hall.

The Seven Elders of the Zhang Family, as well as the heads of each hall, will all be gathered here.

Zhang Hongzhan sat in the main seat, rubbing his temples, unable to hide the exhaustion on his face.

Looking at the crowd below the stage, he said, "Everyone, please speak up."

How should we deal with these industries and mineral deposits?

My Zhang Family doesn't have that many clansmen; the Family General manage these businesses.

Unless the clansmen and Family General give up cultivation.

But that's simply impossible.

Ultimately, this world is ruled by strength.

Without strength, the Lineage business will soon be seized by others.

Silence fell over the Main Hall upon hearing this.

After a long silence, Zhang Zu'an, the oldest Fourth Elder present, suggested:

"How about we continue with the old practice of having Affiliated Force manage the Zhang Family's businesses?"

"I think this is inappropriate, Fourth Elder." As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Hongyi, the Seventh Elder and Head of the General Affairs Hall, frowned slightly. "Handing it over to Affiliated Force is not the best option."

This can be seen from the Affiliated Force that embezzled spiritual items and secretly colluded with other forces several years ago.

If Xuan Chen hadn't used swift and decisive methods to annihilate certain Affiliated Force and forcibly reclaim the Lineage's assets, the Zhang Family's annual income would never have been this high.

Of course, I don't mean to say that the Su Family is untrustworthy, but it's always good to be cautious.

It's best to keep industries firmly in our own hands.

At worst, we can train more ordinary martial artists.

Hearing Zhang Hongyi's words, Zhang Guangyao shook his head, gave a wry laugh, and said:

"It's not that simple. Ordinary martial artists need to train in the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer, and they also need the Essence Blood ferocious beasts and precious medicines to temper their bodies. It's simply not something that ordinary people can endure."

Even if one could tolerate it, it's still not something an average family can afford.

Moreover, I've also heard that even ordinary martial artists have Root Bone; if Root Bone is poor, it takes ten years of arduous training just to enter the Third-rate Martial Artist.

Several years ago, the Clan Leader issued a policy to encourage martial arts practice, which has already identified a large number of ordinary people who have the talent, ability, and financial resources to practice martial arts.

Even if we were to issue the corresponding policies again, the number of martial artists would increase, but not by much.

Besides, my Zhang Family can't wait that long.

"We can't exactly use Second Stage spirit medicine to train ordinary martial artists, can we?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall showed signs of worry.

They never imagined that the Zhang Family would have too many businesses and Spirit Vein lands, and not enough manpower in the Lineage.

This confirms a saying.

Some are dying of drought, while others are dying of flooding.

Just when everyone was at a loss, Zhang Hongzhan, sitting in the main seat, revealed a smile.

He carried the core of his Lineage's Clan Protection Array with him, and at this moment he sensed three familiar and powerful auras appearing outside the array.

He immediately stood up and said with a smile, "Alright."

Forget about it. Xuan Chen is back. Let him worry about this.