Taking Over as Family Head
The bell on the mountaintop rang again, its solemn sound bringing everyone to a state of solemnity and tranquility.
As always, the beginning of every clan gathering includes a memorial service for ancestors and clan members who passed away during this period.
Leading this group were Ye Haiyun and other members of the Hai generation, as well as clansmen who perished in the Beast Tide.
Wisps of smoke rose into the clear blue sky, forming a wisp of smoke that grew thicker and thinner over time.
Ye Xingliu led everyone in reciting the sacrificial inscription and performing the sacrificial rites.
By the time the sacrificial ceremony was completed, it was already noon.
"Fellow members of the Ye Family, I am Ye Xingliu, the head of the Ye Family. It has been thirty-six years since I last took over as head of the family. Thanks to the cooperation of the clansmen and the fact that my eldest uncle is at the peak of his cultivation, the Lineage has advanced from the Foundation Establishment to the Purple Mansion!"
"Currently, the Lineage has one Purple Mansion cultivator, two Foundation Establishment cultivators, sixteen Qi Refining Ninth Level cultivators, twenty-one Qi Refining Late Stage cultivators, forty-eight Qi Refining Mid Stage cultivators, and fifty-three Qi Refining Early Stage cultivators!"
"Furthermore, the Lineage's territory extends from White Cloud Town to Cloud-Spreading Mountain, encompassing the former territories of the two Lineage. There are over 280,000 mortals there. The Lineage's administrative expenses have also changed from solely relying on the Ye Family Spirit Beast Shop to now having both a pill shop and Spirit Beast shop operating in parallel. Chu-Ye Pavilion has also made a name for itself in Taichang Market!"
"This is truly an unprecedented golden age for our Ye Family!"
"But the future of the Lineage is never about looking to the past; it's about looking to the future, to its long and prosperous history, to the immortal Immortal Clan. And all of this will be in the hands of every one of our clansmen."
"We must not forget the devastation caused by the Beast Tide, leaving corpses strewn across the fields!"
"And we must not forget the six families who came to our door and bullied Turtle Ancestor!"
"Cultivating immortality is for longevity, but it's definitely not about becoming a spineless coward. Fortunately, in my Ye Family, we see unity, perseverance, and a clear distinction between gratitude and resentment!"
"Today is also the day for another election. After a unanimous decision by the Lineage, Ye Jingcheng of the Ye Family will serve as the next head of the Ye Family!" Ye Xingliu loudly. He first avoided the main issues and summarized the current situation of the Lineage.
These are all facts about the Ye Family that are known to outsiders, so there is no possibility of any leaks.
As a Foundation Establishment Lineage that has risen to the Purple Mansion Lineage, if they don't show off a bit, they'll be even more suspected.
After summarizing, he began to lay the groundwork, and then took out the Lineage Token.
The Ye Family patriarch's token is specially made; besides being a symbol of identity, it can also be used to contact any Inner Hall cultivator within the Ye Family.
Furthermore, it can also distribute treasures within it; the Jade-Scale Snake and Blood Leech, among other Spirit Beast, were uploaded by Ye Xingliu.
The token was returned to Ye Haicheng's hand, and Ye Jingcheng also took a step forward.
However, at this moment, his eyes were under considerable pressure.
He had thought he could accept it calmly.
But Ye Xingliu's words made him feel a heavy pressure.
Becoming a Purple Mansion cultivator might not be difficult for him now, but leading his Lineage to make rapid progress still requires careful consideration.
We must be even more careful in our future struggles with the Xu Family, Chu Family, and Jin Family Kong Family.
"Jingcheng, are you confident that you can lead the Lineage to greater heights?" Ye Haicheng's gaze became more serious than ever before, and Ye Jingcheng felt a little intimidated by his look.
But at this moment, he couldn't afford to show the slightest weakness.
Even if he lacks confidence, he must have confidence.
"Yes!" Ye Jingcheng nodded.
"Please rest assured, Grandfather, Jingcheng will definitely lead the Lineage to even greater heights." Ye Jingcheng clenched his fist.
He then received the Lineage Token Lineage Token was embroidered with a golden dragon on the front, as if the dragon were roaming the world.
On the other side, there is a leaf character.
Ye Jingcheng was also somewhat stunned when he saw the golden dragon shadow.
He discovered that this Lineage Token was actually a special Law Artifact of the second-tier top grade.
He combines the abilities of sound transmission, defense, and soul-capturing.
The dragon's eye is a soul-capturing Law Artifact.
Ye Jingcheng also inexplicably thought of the day he entered the Lineage Ancestral Shrine and awakened the Beast-Link Mark.
Presumably, it was this Lineage Token that used the soul-capturing illusion technique on him back then.
Ye Jingcheng carefully put away the Lineage's Golden Dragon Token, as Ye Jingcheng greatly admired this treasure.
"Alright, Jingcheng, it's your turn to organize the next Lineage gathering!"
Ye Haicheng nodded in satisfaction, then retreated to a seat beside the platform.
As the only Purple Mansion cultivator in the Lineage, he was naturally allowed to attend the clan meeting while seated.
Ye Jingcheng also began giving speeches.
This presentation was prepared in advance, and it concerned the three proposals made by the Ye Family cultivators.
"Esteemed elders and members of the Ye Family, it is an honor to serve as the head of the family. Jingcheng will do his utmost!"
"And today, I will announce a change to the Ye Family rules!"
"Firstly, from today onwards, all the branches of the Ye Family will be reorganized, into the Miscellaneous General Affairs Hall, Alchemy Hall, Weapon Artifact Hall, Formation Hall, Spirit Talisman Hall, Commerce Branch, and Demon Hunting Hall."
"Lineage resources, the Treasure Pavilion, mission assignments, and the defense of mortal cities are all arranged by the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, while the Commerce Hall is responsible for all of the Ye Family's external commercial activities, such as the Ye Family's Spirit Beast shop, alchemy shop, and the share of profits from market auctions and the rent of various leased shops!"
"The Demon Hunting Hall is responsible for hunting demons, as well as taming and training Spirit Beast!"
"Furthermore, as a member of the Purple Mansion Lineage, all family members will receive a 30% increase in their salary!"
"For the heads of each major branch, the increase will be 50%, and for the top members of each major branch, it will be doubled!" As soon as Ye Jingcheng said this, almost everyone's eyes lit up.
At the same time, any dissenting thoughts that had been harbored by some clansmen disappeared.
After all, Ye Jingcheng brought enormous benefits to the Lineage as soon as he arrived.
As for the Ye Family, although there are few members now, their territory has expanded, and the number of immortal seedlings will increase in the future.
Moreover, the Ye Family has implemented a birth incentive policy, which has only been in effect for three years and has not yet yielded results, but the effects will certainly be significant in seven years.
At that time, it was absolutely necessary for the various branches to be separated.
As he spoke, Ye Jingcheng began to read out the names of the heads of each branch.
The new Beast Hunting Hall has changed from Ye Haiyi to Ye Xingqun, the new Alchemy Hall is Ye Xingyi, the new Artifact Hall the Weapon Forging Hall is Ye Xingtie from the Ye Family, and the head of the Commerce Hall remains Ye Xinghe...
After reading that, Ye Jingcheng began announcing the second change in Lineage policy.
"Secondly, starting today, the Lineage will take over the Mo Family Restaurant. The Lineage will focus on Spring Welcoming Tea as a low-volume product, and the Lineage will also offer complimentary spiritual meals!"
"Secondly, we will vigorously promote the medicinal cuisine of Red-Node Fish, Dense Forest Pig, and Mountain-Devouring Rat!"
"The person in charge of the Lineage restaurant will still be Ye Xinghe, who belongs to the Xing generation!"
The opening of the Lineage restaurant has once again excited many family members.
The Lineage's business of dealing with Spirit Beast is, after all, somewhat one-sided.
The Ye Family also struggles to acquire a large number of highly talented Demon Beast.
However, making it into a spiritual dish requires much smaller scale.
That way, the Lineage's profits can be guaranteed.
"Third, Lineage members who possess Fire Attribute Spirit Beast can apply for Spirit Beast Heaven certification. If the talent certification is strong enough, they can exchange it for Spirit Beast breakthrough opportunity!"