A Quiet Return Home, a Great Upheaval!

"Beigao, Nangong..."

"The situation is becoming increasingly complicated. Recently, my fifth brother sent word that sea monsters are rampant in the coastal areas of Binjiang..."

"Several large islands in the near sea have also fallen, leaving not a blade of grass!"

"Fortunately, the Yuan Sea Immortal Sect suffered minimal losses. All the cultivators and Warrior in Extreme Yuan Sea Commandery who could evacuate have retreated back to Eastern Mystic Sea Commandery..."

"In the southwest: Tuoshe, Three Origins Dao Realm, Canglan, the three kingdoms have been stirring up trouble in recent years, and war could break out at any time..."

"Medicine King Valley is currently in the spotlight. Master Chunyang has been confirmed dead, his remains never recovered. A promising Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator is gone just like that..."

"Furthermore, there's the sordid feud between my clan and the Nangong Beigao families..."

"The successor of the Great Heavenly Mountain has died, one of the Great Sage Sons of the Demon Sha Cave has also died, and the Gu Mozhen Southern Liang Mountain Fang Clan has been wiped out..."

"Indeed, a storm is brewing, a time of great turmoil!"

While Qin Xiao sighed, Qin Hui remained calm. Upon closer inspection, one could see that half of Qin Hui's body had already turned to wood...

"Take it easy, bro..."

"My Qin Clan is far from being at the end of its rope. Most of this information is merely superficial; as the saying goes, things are accomplished in secrecy..."

"The real threats always lurk beneath the surface; what we see is only what those above want us to see."

"Only by preparing thoroughly, recruiting talented individuals, and perfecting our legal system can our race continue to thrive..."

Upon hearing this—

Qin Xiao nodded, a slight calm settling in his heart.

Immediately, a familiar voice rang in my ears!

Qin Xiao was stunned. He and Qin Hui locked eyes, then their expressions brightened. They both took to the air and flew towards the mountain peak...

A short while later— at the Muxuan Mountain!

Inside an old stone pavilion, Qin Lu sat upright. Xiao and Hui flew over and, upon seeing Qin Lu, immediately went to greet him...

Before the two could speak, Qin Lu waved his hand and said:

"Let's skip the formalities and sit down. It's been years since we last met. I see that you two brothers are full of vitality and your uteruses are overflowing..."

"My advice and guidance back then weren't in vain!"

"To make a long story short, I have a few matters that require your attention. Listen carefully, as these concerns the rise and fall of our clan..."

"You two must not slack off!"

Upon seeing this, Xiao and Hui also became serious. Their father would never speak like this unless it was something extremely important, so they both nodded in acknowledgment...

They clearly realized the seriousness of the situation!

Qin Lu smiled faintly, not bothering to keep them in suspense, and tapped his forehead, extracting a fragment of memory which then merged into the minds of the two of them...

As the memories shifted, the two went from initial confusion to excitement, until finally their faces lit up with terror...

Even a barely perceptible hint of sorrow!

"Father, this is..."

"I know what you want to ask, but this is indeed the truth. Now, just do as I say..."

Qin Lu said calmly, and then produced three scrolls!

"First: From this moment forward, our clan will enter a special state, reducing ties with the outside world and consolidating industries in various regions..."

"Furthermore, strengthen military buildup and the overall coordination of various subordinate forces."

"Among them, the Formation Evolution Sect, the Hundred Refinements Sect, and the Pill Pavilion, among other forces, have begun preparing resources, including low-level arrays, pills, and standardized Law Artifact..."

"Stockpile as many supplies as possible, prioritizing the arming of the Qin elite Qin Elite Soldiers and the Black Dragon Legion..."

"Second: Collect a large quantity of materials for Qi Condensation Pill so that my father can refine them himself. This batch of Qi Condensation Pill is only permitted to be sold to forces within this state..."

"Promote the development of this state as soon as possible, so as to produce more Qi Condensation cultivators."

"Secondly, we will seek marriages from third-generation disciples of our clan who are not yet married, thus strengthening our alliance with other forces..."

"My Qin Clan bloodline is still too small!"

"Including ordinary members of the clan, they were given money and resources to encourage them to have as many children as possible, and all the women from each family were to be married off..."

"I'm giving you ten years. I want to see results!"

"A great change is imminent. Within thirty years, the Northern Continent will surely undergo a dramatic upheaval. Weakness is the original sin; in the face of the overwhelming trend..."

"Our people have only a glimmer of hope if we prepare in advance..."

"Also, inform Zhao'er to bring the Dragon-Gazing Immortal Sect and the Yuan Sea Immortal Sect back. Don't worry about revealing your identities; the current situation..."

"These few arrangements are now completely useless."

"Right now, only by gathering all our forces can we have a sliver of hope..."

Thirdly: Mobilize all resources, connections, and relationships in the Northern Province to acquire these items at any cost; this is our clan's only way out...

As he spoke--

Qin Lu then pushed the three scrolls toward Xiao and Hui. The scrolls contained information on hundreds of materials, including many Third-Tier spiritual items!

It even requires extremely rare spatial items...

"Father..."

What are you doing here?

Qin Xiao asked, clearly not knowing what he needed these things for. He had only glanced at them briefly, but these things were worth at least tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of Spirit Stone!

How could the Qin Clan possibly come up with such a large sum of money...?

Upon hearing this—

Qin Lu, however, remained remarkably calm, saying, "Acquire as many of these materials as possible, but at least 70% of the required quantity is needed..."

This is the bottom line!

"Right now, our people are experiencing a cataclysmic change, one that has not been seen in thousands of years!"

"Only by surviving can our race soar to new heights! But we must also leave ourselves a way out, preserving a sliver of hope..."

"My filial son, do you understand?"

"Yes, Father." Although Qin Xiao was puzzled, he suppressed his curiosity and chose to trust his father's judgment...

Qin Hui, standing to the side, vaguely guessed what was going on, but didn't say anything.

If it is as he guessed, then perhaps the Qin Clan will have no more worries. This turmoil may indeed become an opportunity for the Qin Clan to rise again!

At this time--

Qin Lu produced a jade ring, the key to unlocking the Boundless Mystic Realm, and said:

"One last thing..."

"This is the key to the Boundless Mystic Realm. Afterwards, I will set up a gate, and you two will send a group of Warrior into it..."

Its internal area is a full 120,000 square kilometers!

"Unfortunately, after the Frost Spirit Demon Race took over, they squandered all the resources of this place, leaving only scraps. It needs to be redeveloped..."

"All Warrior who enter the secret realm are marked with a slave seal, and are made to reside within, becoming servants of our race for generations."

"With proper upbringing, within three generations, they will surely become the most loyal and devoted servants of the Qin Clan."

"This matter is our clan's highest secret; everything must be done in secrecy..."

"Anyone who knows of this matter is bound by a prohibition: if they speak of it to outsiders or are subjected to soul-searching by a powerful enemy, their souls will be destroyed."

"After the fifth brother returns, let Zhao'er focus on managing the secret realm. He has never liked noise, so let him cultivate in peace..."

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