After thinking it over carefully, Yang Zhentian grew serious, and father and son sat down together to talk.
"Son, tell me your plan."
"Dad, you should know the value of these immortal medicinal herbs. Since we were the ones who discovered them, they belong to us, to our family. Not to the entire Breaking Clan."
"Then what do you intend to do?"
"I intend to put away all the Immortal Herbs and make this aromatic silk beauty the clan's guardian treasure. We shouldn't tell anyone exactly how much we have, not even my two grandfathers."
"Then we'll each choose one for my two grandfathers, you, and Mom to use first, and keep the rest stored away."
"Later, once we've finished using the Immortal Herbs, we'll tidy up everything inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Have Mom come here herself to work on the entrance and build a concealed door. No one besides the five of us should know about it. If possible, it would be best to install a mechanism to prevent outsiders from breaking in, too."
After hearing this, Yang Zhentian fell silent for a long time. "Son, you've grown up. Your approach is very good, but wouldn't it be a little inappropriate not to tell your grandfather the specifics?"
"Dad, Grandpa is very close to a lot of people, practically like brothers. I'm afraid he won't be able to resist telling someone, or won't be able to resist giving the Immortal Herbs to others."
"Are you worried about the other three of the Four Single-Attribute Clans?"
"Dad, you should know that although the Four Single-Attribute Clans left the Clear Sky Sect after that battle, each clan has a different attitude."
"Our Breaking Clan deeply hates the Clear Sky Sect and Tang Hao. You could say we'll sever all ties with them in the future. But the other three clans aren't like that. Grandpa Bai He of the Speed Clan is Tang Hao and Tang Xiao's maternal uncle. To them, the Clear Sky Sect is something they can't let go of. Grandpa Tai Tan, the Strength Clan's chief, has always regarded Tang Hao as his benefactor. He probably finds it hard to let go, too. As for my maternal grandfather, I don't know exactly where he stands."
"If they find out we have Immortal Herbs, the consequences could be very serious. Especially if those people from the Clear Sky Sect find out. Our Breaking Clan simply wouldn't be able to hold on to them."
"As for our clansmen, there are too many people and too many loose tongues. The stakes surrounding the Immortal Herbs are simply too high. If even a little word gets out, it would spell utter disaster for our Breaking Clan."
Of course, there was one thing Yang Podi left unsaid. Although the Breaking Clan was a family, internal conflicts could easily arise. The Immortal Herbs had to remain in the hands of their own direct family. Just look at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, riddled with factions, where even the clan chief's son, Yu Xiaogang, had been forced out.
After hearing all this, Yang Zhentian thought for a long time before finally sighing. "Son, you've considered everything very thoroughly. This is also the best choice for the clan."
"But, son, which Immortal Herbs do you intend to give your mother, me, and your two grandfathers?"
"Dad, you're already a Soul Saint. I think this nine-grade dragon ganoderma would be good. My two grandfathers are already Soul Douluos, so I think we should give them the ten-thousand-year ginseng kings. That should give them a chance to break through to Titled Douluo."
"Mom's Martial Soul is the Plate-Armored Giant Rhinoceros. I think the earth-attribute earth dragon golden melon would be good."
"As for the clan elders, I suggest using this nine-grade purple ganoderma to refine medicine and giving each of them a portion of pills. They should all be able to break through to Soul Douluo as soon as possible, and might even have hope of reaching Titled Douluo."
"Dad, what do you think of my distribution?"
"Son, I have to say, your two years of studying medicine refinement certainly haven't been wasted. This distribution really is good. But what are you keeping all those Immortal Herbs for?"
"I'm going to use the Immortal Herbs as family heirlooms. I also need to prepare a share each for Ping'an and Tianyue ahead of time."
"Then which Immortal Herb do you intend to take?"
"Dad, I'll need your help with that. That Nine-Leaf Sword Grass is surrounded by Sword Qi. I can't harvest it by myself, so sorry for the trouble, but I'll need you to harvest it for me. I also think the Gazing Through Autumn Waters Dew would be useful to me. I'll keep it to absorb later."
Hearing this, Yang Zhentian couldn't help laughing as he scolded him. "You little brat certainly know how to choose. That Nine-Leaf Sword Grass is the most suitable one for our clan. But can you use it at your age?"
"Don't worry. My physical condition is quite good now."
"Son, you've considered things very thoroughly, but there's still one small problem."
Yang Podi was a little puzzled. By rights, both his distribution and his plan were very good. How could there be a problem?
Seeing the confusion on his son's face, he said, "Son, you're only a Soul Grandmaster right now, just rank twenty-two. These immortal medicinal herbs are far too precious. It isn't very safe to leave them with you, so why not let your dad keep them for you? Don't worry, they'll all be passed down to you in the future."
At this, Yang Podi's entire face darkened. How could Dad do this? He actually wants to scrape away everything I have.
After some discussion, the two decided to store all the Immortal Herbs separately.
Helpless, Yang Podi could only take out all the Immortal Herbs, then first set aside the ones intended for their family to take.
Seemingly remembering something, Yang Podi spoke again. "Dad, I think my maternal grandfather is still trustworthy. Should we save one for him?"
Yang Zhentian looked at his son with a half-smile. "Oh? What do you want to save for your maternal grandfather? And it would be best to choose something that won't easily expose us."
"Dad, I think this ten-thousand-year earth ganoderma is pretty good. It's a top-grade earth-attribute medicinal herb, and it isn't an Immortal Herb. It only counts as a medicinal herb of considerable age. It's not impossible to find outside, and it doesn't qualify as an immortal treasure. Giving it to my maternal grandfather shouldn't expose us."
"You little slyboots. All right, we'll save this for your maternal grandfather. But it would still be best to have your mother give it to him quietly."
"All right, let's do that!"
Next, father and son began choosing Immortal Herbs, taking turns picking one each.
"I'm younger, so let me choose first."
Hearing this, Yang Zhentian was thoroughly amused. "All right, son, I'll let you have your way this once."
Yang Podi looked over all the jade boxes and first chose the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Treasure.
Yang Zhentian immediately chose the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
Yang Podi then chose the singular velvet sky chrysanthemum.
Yang Zhentian immediately chose the eight-petal immortal orchid.
Yang Podi chose the Star Luo Spirit Pearl.
Yang Zhentian chose the cockscomb phoenix sunflower.
Father and son kept choosing like this until they had finally divided up all the Immortal Herbs.
Once they finished dividing the Immortal Herbs, Yang Zhentian spoke with a hint of amusement. "Son, why didn't you harvest the octagonal mysterious ice grass and infernal delicate apricot? Was it because your Soul Power wasn't enough to harvest them?"
Hearing this, Yang Podi couldn't help grumbling inwardly. Aren't you just relying on your Soul Saint cultivation? You're actually looking down on me. I'm only eight, you know.
"Dad, don't harvest those two yet. Once I reach Soul Elder, I want to use them myself."
"Use them yourself? That would be very dangerous for you."
"When is a Soul Master's cultivation ever free of danger?"
"All right, we won't harvest those two for now. We'll discuss it when the time comes. But if you want them, it would be safer to wait until you're a Soul Ancestor, or even a Soul King."
"Dad, I'll give it serious consideration."
With that, the meeting to divide the spoils was essentially over. Next, the two would take their Immortal Herbs.