CHAPTER 530: CHAPTER 521: LU FAMILY OF YUE COUNTRY (FIRST UPDATE, PLEASE SUBSCRIBE)

At this moment, Lu Xuanji thought of his two sons, Lu Xian and Lu Fan.

Over the years, as the Lu Family expanded and the number of cultivators increased, resources within the territory became somewhat insufficient, leading to two choices: one was to start a war and seize the territories of nearby cultivation clans; the other was to split the family, establish some branches, and build power in different regions.

The first path is not easy to walk.

Near the Lu Family, there are some large Nascent Soul clans or those with connections, making it impossible to begin a war and seize land without sufficient excuses and reasons.

If a suitable excuse cannot be found, choosing to start a war would damage the Lu Family’s reputation.

Even a rabbit doesn’t eat the grass close to its burrow, let alone the Lu Family.

Could it be that the Lu Family is even less than a rabbit?

In the end, the Lu Family could only choose the second option.

Over the years, the Lu Family started splitting off after reaching the Golden Core stage, allowing members to leave the ancestral land and establish branches in other regions of the Chu Country or in adjacent Wu Country, Yue Country, Qi Country, Yan Country, Zhao Country, etc.

After the split, the Lu Family’s resource consumption relatively decreased, and risks were also reduced.

Between the main branch and the sub-branches, they watch over each other, supporting one another in times of attack from powerful enemies.

If faced with a major disaster, even if the main branch perishes, the other sub-branches can continue the Lu Family’s legacy; not putting all eggs in one basket, scattering family members reduces risk.

After Lu Xian and Lu Fan attained the Nascent Soul, they chose not to stay in the Chu Country to inherit the family business, but left for other regions to establish new branches.

Lu Xian went to Wu Country, and Lu Fan went to Yue Country to establish Lu Family branches.

It has been over two hundred years since the family split.

He missed his two sons somewhat.

Thinking of these, Lu Xuanji headed towards Yue Country.

...

Listening to the master’s narration, Li Qingwei’s expression fluctuated.

Chu Country is a land of cultivating immortality, while Yue Country is a demon country.

A demon country, that mainly cultivates demon techniques.

Although Yue Country is a demon country, it also follows some rules, like a rabbit not eating the grass close to its burrow. In Yue Country, demon cultivators must not slaughter the country’s citizens or cultivators.

Cultivating demonic techniques can only involve slaughtering demon races of the Hundred Thousand Mountains or fighting with Wu Country or Chu Country to obtain certain special resources.

"The Eastern Wilderness still has order!"

Li Qingwei sighed slightly.

The existence of Yue Country is mainly due to some major forces using Yue Country to attract numerous demon cultivators here, objectively reducing the number of demon cultivators in some countries, which is beneficial for regional stability.

But in the Storm Sea, amidst island contention, it is even more chaotic and disorderly.

A flicker of golden light underfoot, and in an instant, a close spiritual mountain appeared, where Lu Xuanji descended.

"Who are you... are you the ancestor?"

A cultivator recognized Lu Xuanji’s identity and promptly welcomed him inside.

Upon entering the spiritual mountain, Lu Fan arrived shortly after, stepping forward to say, "Greetings, Father."

"Not bad, not bad, you have reached the second layer of Nascent Soul, truly outstanding!" Lu Xuanji said, "Fan’Er, this is your junior disciple!"

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

"Greetings, Junior Brother!"

The two exchanged greetings, and Lu Fan handed over a storage bag, saying, "Junior Brother, take this as some pocket money!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

Li Qingwei said, then left, giving space for the father and son.

"Fan’Er, how has Yue Country been lately?"

Lu Xuanji asked, "Thirty years ago, half of Yue Country’s territory fell, but just when disaster seemed near, the Six Desires Patriarch took action, slaying three Divinity Transformation Great Demons of the Sea Race in one move, stabilizing the situation. Recently, the situation has been relatively stable, though wars continue, yet overall it’s peaceful!"

He continued, detailing that battle.

"The Six Desires Demon Venerable, everyone underestimated him," Lu Xuanji said. "Yue Country only has one Divinity Transformation expert; it seemed dangerous to us, but who would have thought the real threat was the Sea Race."

Lu Fan said, "Yue Country is a demon country, primarily focused on demon cultivation, where most demonic techniques are quite dangerous, but once survived, exceptionally powerful. Many demon cultivators can defeat stronger foes across levels! Over the years, for territory, there have been continuous battles with some demon cultivators, intense clashes! The Lu Family has suffered losses, but we can still hold on!"

Lu Xuanji asked, "Fan’Er, do you need me to take action?"

"Father, there’s no need. I’m grown now, I’m also a Nascent Soul True Monarch. As for the Lu Family branch in Yue Country, we have three Nascent Soul True Monarchs and over thirty Golden Core cultivators. As for Purple Mansion cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and others, there are many; I can handle it!"

Lu Fan directly refused, "How could I continue troubling Father?"

"Fan’Er, I’ll always be your father. When you hit tough obstacles, when there’s danger, ask for my help!" Lu Xuanji said.

"I understand, Father!"

Lu Fan nodded.

"I just returned from afar. These things are for you!" Lu Xuanji opened the storage bag, starting to take things out.

A thousand top-grade spirit stones, three hundred thousand third-grade spirit stones, three Fifth Grade Creation Pills, five Pure Yang Pills, two bottles of Nascent Soul Pills, along with three Fifth Grade Spirit Treasures, three pieces of Fifth Grade Flat Peaches, three Fifth Grade Creation Fruits, two Fifth Grade Five Elements Fruits, and many other miscellaneous items.

About seventy percent of the items in the storage bag were taken out and directly given to Lu Fan.

Even though Lu Fan is over seven hundred years old, he’s still his son, still needing some care.

"Father, this is too much."

Looking at these items, Lu Fan trembled slightly, overwhelmed by the sheer quantities and value.

His father had practically emptied his pockets, giving him everything.

"Father, I can’t take this. I can’t take these!"

Lu Fan pushed some items back, "Father also has a Dao companion, also needs to support a family. Life isn’t easy, how can I take everything? Father is also in the eighth layer of Nascent Soul, soon needing to purchase Earth Soul Pills or Primordial Spirit Pills, also needing to accumulate wealth. I can’t take too much!"

His father’s greatest flaw was valuing relationships too much.

Good things were always saved for his mother.

Good things were always saved for him and his brother.

This resulted in his father’s cultivation progress being slow, despite having a heaven-defying talent.

"No, take these with you! Your dad, I still have some money and don’t need you to worry. You should take care of yourself!" Lu Xuanji said. Since his phone’s new [mobile banking] feature was activated, he had converted a large amount of spirit stones through his phone, becoming fairly wealthy.

"Father, take these!"

"Leave this behind!"

The father and son pushed the items back and forth, until finally, Lu Fan only took half of the items.

Lu Xuanji, with no other option, had to take back half of the items.

His son just had too much pride.

Isn’t spending a father’s money a matter of course?