Of the three at the table, Xu Fugui now had the highest cultivation, at the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.
Bai Fengxian was at the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.
Lin Changheng appeared to have the lowest cultivation, still at the Qi Refining Third Layer, but his status as an "alchemist" naturally carried weight. Xu and Bai still addressed him as "Brother Lin" and "Big Brother Lin."
Now that he had advanced to a mid-grade alchemist, this was even more so.
Only after haphazardly pouring down several jars of spirit wine did the three gradually slow down and begin discussing the Xu Family.
The Great Reclamation was now nearing its end, with gratifying results. As it approached its conclusion, the upper sect would soon reward merit and achievements.
"During this Great Reclamation, the clan has gained enormously. Our foundations have accumulated heavily once more and may grow a little thicker still. There is truly a possibility of advancing into a Foundation Establishment Lineage."
Xu Fugui's face was flushed red. He vigilantly glanced around, then suddenly leaned closer and spoke in a low voice.
Lin Changheng and Bai Fengxian's previously bleary eyes instantly cleared.
They exchanged a glance, both wearing deep astonishment. Clearly, neither had known anything about this. Yet Xu Fugui had now truly entered the Xu Family's inner circle. One step further, and he would be among the upper ranks.
Moreover, his new father-in-law was said to be an elder in the late Qi Refining Realm, and had decided to marry off his daughter.
The Xu Family had an explicit rule: those at Qi Refining Eighth Layer or above, or whose craft had reached the upper grade or above, could become elders.
There were currently only a little over ten elders in the Xu Family, each of them truly holding high