Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

The Chief of the Celestial Wolf Tribe waved his sleeve, stowing the map scroll. Since they were to cooperate, they needed to be transparent, so he did not conceal anything and spoke truthfully:

“The artifact prototype in my possession still lacks some fire control, hence I must wait a few more days.”

Upon hearing this, Chief Bai’s eyes flashed with a hint of apprehension.

However.

The Chief of the Celestial Wolf Tribe was an experienced late-stage Purple Mansion cultivator and the leader of a tribe; having an artifact was understandable. He nodded and said:

“Very well. I heard the Fu Family is about to be promoted to a Seventh-Grade Noble Family. At that time, they will surely hold a grand ceremony, and the Purple Mansion of Yinan Mountain will likely return to the Great Zhou Territory. Hence, even if the Shangguan Family and the Shi Family ask for help, the Fu Family might not have the manpower to spare.”

Following the fall of Yinan Mountain’s major Purple Mansion Tribes.

The two clearly became much more cautious.

Chief Bai paused, adding with a hint of flattery:

“Brother Celestial Wolf, the Blue Shadow Fruits of your tribe are estimated to mature soon, right? I wonder if you could sell me two at that time?”

The Blue Shadow Fruit is a Tier Three Top-Grade Spirit Fruit, used for breaking through the late-stage Purple Mansion Realm.

It doesn’t need to be processed into medicine; simply consuming it orally allows for refinement.

Moreover.

The Blue Shadow Fruit possesses the Five Elements attribute, meaning it can be consumed regardless of one’s cultivation technique, and a large majority can use it. It is one of the great treasures of the Celestial Wolf Tribe.

The Chief of the Celestial Wolf Tribe politely declined:

“The recent batch of Blue Shadow Fruit hasn’t yielded many Spirit Fruits, and their growth isn’t good, my apologies!”

Chief Bai felt a bit regretful.

However.

Previously, the Celestial Wolf Tribe heavily rewarded Spirit Plant Cultivators, reportedly to treat the diseased Blue Shadow Fruit. It seems the rumors were true.

The two discussed the details repeatedly.

Only then did they clasp their hands and leave.

…..

Eastern Wilderness.

Shangguan Family Council Hall.

Originally in the Great Zhou Territory, Shangguan Feng appeared here. Behind his seat, Shangguan Chen also stood by. Shangguan Feng glanced at Shangguan Chen, who immediately stepped forward respectfully, presenting the storage bag from his sleeve to Shangguan Li at the head:

“Patriarch, these are the array materials you instructed us to gather years ago, all fully procured. However, to form the array, multiple Tier Three Array Masters must collaborate.”

“Hmm”

Shangguan Li slightly nodded.

Since the Fu Family’s Yinan Mountain was attacked by six Purple Mansion cultivators together, Shangguan Li felt a sense of crisis.

The Purple Mansion members in their Shangguan Family were far fewer than those of the Fu Family.

If they were the ones attacked that day, they would have faced annihilation.

Therefore.

After the incident.

He ignored the clan’s opposition and squeezed out every Spirit Stone from the clan to reinforce the Mountain Protection Array.

After accepting the storage bag, Shangguan Li focused on Shangguan Feng:

“Grand Elder, there are two Tier Three Array Masters in the Fu Family’s Yinan Mountain. I’m afraid I must trouble you to make a trip.”

Given the rapport between Shangguan Feng and the Fu Family.

As long as they were appropriately compensated, the Fu Family would certainly not refuse.

Of course.

It also depends on who makes the request.

Shangguan Feng did not respond immediately but frowned, saying:

“Patriarch, we have practically emptied our reserve to purchase this grand array; isn’t the cost too great?”

The tier of this Spirit Vein is indeed good.

But to recoup the investment, it would take at least decades of management.

Moreover.

In the Eastern Wilderness, where tomorrow is not guaranteed, they could face retribution from the Eastern Wilderness Royal Court at any time.

Shangguan Feng shook his head, saying:

“Patriarch, in my opinion, if our Shangguan Family wants to develop, we should lean towards the Imperial Capital, as they say, relying on a big tree for shade. In a stable situation, our Shangguan Family can settle down and act in unity.”

This is the belief of the majority in the Shangguan Family.

The Eastern Wilderness is too dangerous, resources are even scarcer than in the Great Zhou; people aspire to move upwards, there is no need to stubbornly cling here.

Shangguan Li tapped the table.

In the past, he would have made unilateral decisions without explaining to the people below. But Shangguan Feng had ties with the Fu Family, and they would need Shangguan Feng in the future, so he patiently explained:

“Grand Elder”

“I am not well-versed in other matters, but above us, both the Luo Family and Fu Family chose to root in the Eastern Wilderness, which shows the great potential of the Eastern Wilderness!”

“Besides”

“Although the Imperial Capital offers benefits, the surrounding states are occupied by many prominent Noble Families. Even the owner of a small Tier One Spirit Vein mountain is likely entangled in many connections. Coming from a remote area, we lack both contacts and extraordinary skills; for the family to develop, the only choices are opening new territories, or going to the battlefield. Otherwise, stagnation will lead to being left behind by the era!”

This is the truth!

The Court virtually ignores the lower Nine-Grades Noble Families.

Only upon advancing to Sixth-Grade does one truly enter the ranks of Noble Families and access the resources of Great Zhou.

If not.

A family like their Eighth-Grade Shangguan Family couldn’t even exchange for a Soul-Attracting Pill, making it extremely difficult for the clan to produce another member of the Purple Mansion.

After a near brush with death at Ghost Gate, Shangguan Feng appeared to have mellowed considerably. Now, he seems less concerned with the clan’s development than before, his only hope being to find a way to the South Sea and reunite with his daughter.

However.

At this moment.

Watching the passionate Shangguan Li reminded him of his youthful determination and drive.

His heart raced slightly.

But.

All these thoughts were quickly suppressed, and he simply clasped his hands:

“Alright, I’ll make a trip to the Fu Family”

Shangguan Feng clasped his hands.

Exiting the council hall, he gave a few instructions to Shangguan Chen and sped off towards Yinan Mountain.

…..

Yinan Mountain.

Yu Qingru consolidated her Purple Mansion Realm. Upon exiting seclusion, she was informed that her family had been promoted to an Eighth-Grade Noble Family. Upon hearing this news, Yu Qingru was extremely excited and considered returning after receiving the message from her son An’an to attend the celebration.

But upon exiting seclusion.

She heard that during her isolation, Yinan Mountain narrowly avoided capture.

Fu Changsheng had already ordered that even if the Fu Family advanced to a Seventh-Grade, no one at Yinan Mountain should leave and return. Hence she chose to stay.

Thinking back.

If not for Fu Changsheng’s intervention, she would long have become someone else’s puppet. How could she have developed the Yu Family into an Eighth-Grade Noble Family? Her smooth breakthrough to the Purple Mansion was also due to Fu Changsheng’s gift of the Soul-Attracting Pill. At this crucial moment for the Fu Family, she could not leave.

Therefore.

Upon exiting, Yu Qingru, along with Yaoyao, set to adjusting the Mountain Protection Array of Yinan Mountain.

When Shangguan Feng arrived, the two were studying ways to reinforce the defense further. He was greeted by Ouyang Fei, who knew of the engagement between Fu Changsheng and Shangguan Hongyu, making Shangguan Feng the father-in-law of Fu Changsheng.

After listening to Shangguan Feng’s request.

Ouyang Fei pondered a moment and said:

“This matter should be decided by them personally. Fellow Daoist Shangguan, please wait; I will invite Yaoyao and Lady Yu over.”

After a while.

Yu Qingru and Yaoyao entered the council hall one after the other.

Shangguan Feng’s gaze fell on Yu Qingru, seeing her breakthrough to the Purple Mansion, a hint of surprise flashed across his face. If Hongyu were here, she probably would have broken through to the Purple Mansion by now too. After Shangguan Feng clasped his hands and explained his intentions again.

Yaoyao’s eyes immediately lit up:

“Celestial Extinction Array?!”

This is a Mountain Protection Array derived from the Ancient Ten Extremes Array. For Yaoyao, who is obsessed with arrays, it was irresistible. She wouldn’t have spent years researching the Secret Realm Barrier of the territory otherwise. Immediately, she didn’t think twice and eagerly said:

“Grandpa Feng, I’m willing to assist in forming the array!”