CHAPTER 99: CHAPTER 99: SCHEMES OF THE CLANS, SYSTEM UPGRADE

After the Lei Clan Leader calmed down.

The first thought that came to his mind was that these young heirs of the Fu Family must be harboring some earth-shattering secret, otherwise, it would be impossible for them to grow to their current level in just seven years.

What if.

What if they could seize this opportunity from the Fu Family and bring it into their own Lei Family? With the potential of the Lei Family, achieving great success would not be out of the question.

He immediately said:

"Elder, although Zhang Huanzhi is not very bright, as far as I know, he possesses the Cloud Ring Purple Immortal Tower, and the Zhang Family’s Mountain Protection Array is also Tier Two. For the Fu Family to have the ability to wipe out the Zhang Family overnight, they must have a powerful weapon in their hands.

The resources of Qingcheng Mountain are crucial for the Lei Family’s development in the coming centuries; this matter cannot afford any mistakes.

I suggest.

To ensure absolute safety when entering Qingcheng Mountain this time, we should also have Grandpa Wu participate."

The Elder Lei, dressed like an old farmer, took a puff of his dry tobacco and said indifferently:

"If you drag Old Wu into this as well, how are you going to explain to the Wu Family that there’s another entrance to Qingcheng Mountain?"

There is another entrance to Qingcheng Mountain.

If the other four patriarchs of Anyang County were present, they would definitely be shocked.

The Lei Clan Leader pondered and said:

"Elder, we’ll just insist that the entrance was accidentally discovered five years ago when Yunchang went in."

"Heh, do you think Old Wu is as simple-minded as your cousin? This excuse won’t fool him."

Elder Lei tapped the tobacco pipe and leaned lazily on the recliner, speaking as if casually:

"Even after years of preparation and adding auxiliary herbs for the Foundation Establishment Pill from Qingcheng Mountain, we can barely make one batch of Foundation Establishment Pills."

The Lei Clan Leader was stunned, not understanding the implication.

The next moment.

He trembled.

The number of pills produced from a batch of Foundation Establishment main medicine is unpredictable.

Perhaps the Elder never considered the Wu Family’s portion from the start.

He suddenly felt his throat dry:

"Elder, are you planning to bring Elder Wu into Qingcheng Mountain, eliminate all the Fu Family members, and then betray him?"

Elder Lei seemed to have fallen asleep.

His voice was barely audible:

"As long as those who come out alive from Qingcheng Mountain are only from our Lei Family, then the secret of the other entrance will never be known by a third person."

"But...."

The Lei Clan Leader thought of his cousin, who had followed him since childhood, and felt somewhat hesitant. The Wu Family, which focused on beast taming, had declined during his cousin’s leadership. If Grandpa Wu also perished, the Wu Family would have a precarious future.

The Lei Clan Leader opened his mouth.

Seeing that Elder Lei was already breathing evenly, he could only change his words:

"Elder, I understand your intentions, I will make arrangements immediately."

...

The four major noble families.

The Liuu Family, who should have received the news of the Zhang Family’s destruction first, was the last to know.

Liuu Qingyun, who was preparing to go into seclusion, was forcibly pulled out by the clan elders. At the meeting hall, the four Liuu Family elders at the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer rarely reached a consensus. The Grand Elder cleared his throat and spoke:

"Clan Leader, the Fu Family first exterminated the Li Family and now the Zhang Family, indicating their exceptional fortune, not something ordinary people can suppress. Now they’ve gained the resources of Qingcheng Mountain, and in a year, Fu Changsheng might break through to the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer. With Shangguan Feng’s help, he will achieve Foundation Establishment sooner or later. Fu Changsheng is only twenty-two this year; reaching Foundation Establishment before thirty is rare even in Jingzhou."

The Second Elder promptly chimed in:

"Yes, Clan Leader, such a talented youth! Many are eager to curry favor with him. Since our two families are already in-laws, why not return the thirty thousand low-grade spirit stones of Meizhen’s betrothal gift? The excuse is ready; Meizhen has just delivered triplets, one thousand per child as a full-month celebration."

"With Meizhen mediating, the past grievances between our families would be resolved. Even if the Fu Family won’t forgive us, the enmity would be cleared, and we wouldn’t become mortal enemies. What do you think?"

The five elders really didn’t want to follow the footsteps of the Zhang and Li families.

The elders’ opinions were surprisingly united.

But Liuu Qingyun didn’t feel the slightest joy.

That thirty thousand spirit stones were what he intended to use to bid for the Foundation Establishment Pill. The auction at Wanning Marketplace was approaching, but now they wanted him to give up the spirit stones. Isn’t it a joke?

Liuu Qingyun said coldly:

"Since those thirty thousand spirit stones have already entered the Liuu Family’s public account, there’s no way they can be taken out again. Fu Changsheng, that brat, is only at the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, far from Foundation Establishment. But I have been at the peak of Qi Cultivation for years, as long as I win a Foundation Establishment Pill at the Wanning Marketplace, I will surely succeed in Foundation Establishment."

"Then"

"We can use this opportunity to turn the tide and become a Ninth-Grade Noble Family recognized by the Court. By that time, if the Fu Family is sensible and submits to us, considering our ancestors, we might spare them."

The elders exchanged glances.

It seemed.

The Clan Leader was determined not to hand over the thirty thousand spirit stones.

The four exchanged looks, their eyes filled with deep concern.

First, whether they could win the Foundation Establishment Pill at the Wanning Marketplace was uncertain.

Second, the Clan Leader was already over fifty; although his meridians weren’t blocked, he couldn’t compare with the vitality of youth. Attempting Foundation Establishment now would undoubtedly lower his success rate significantly.

If the Clan Leader fails in Foundation Establishment.

The day the Fu Family rises would be the day the Liuu Family faces disaster.

The Grand Elder still thought it was too risky:

"Patriarch, this matter...."

"I’ve made up my mind, no more discussion."

With that.

Liuu Qingyun, ignoring the bitter pleas, already swept away his sleeves and left.

The four elders present couldn’t help but let out a long sigh.

...

Meanwhile.

When Fu Changsheng emerged from the underground treasure vault of Niushou Mountain.

Along with the mechanical sound in his mind.

The panel trembled violently, and a massive surge of yellow light appeared. The system upgraded from the initial v0 version to v1. With the system upgrade, the fourth button on the panel lit up, and a stream of information flowed into his Sea of Divine Sense:

"Ding"

"System updated."

Upon closer inspection.

The original [Random Lottery] button had turned into [Double Lottery], meaning he would need two hundred Clan Contribution Points for each lottery. However, if every lottery prize was as valuable as the "Cyan Emperor Longevity Technique," he could accept it.

Simultaneously.

He vaguely speculated.

Currently, the random lottery prizes were all Tier One items. Could the upgraded lottery imply that whatever turns up will be a Tier Two Spiritual Object? Fu Changsheng couldn’t help but feel excited.

His eyes fell on the newly lit fourth button.

Four words appeared in the button:

"Cultivation Technique Deduction!"

The fourth button in the system was actually technique inference?!

Fu Changsheng immediately thought of the "Cyan Emperor Longevity Technique," which currently only had the Qi Cultivation Chapter and lacked subsequent techniques. He was worrying about what to do if he switched to this technique but couldn’t find follow-up techniques. Unexpectedly, the system had added a "Cultivation Technique Deduction" function.

He couldn’t help but...

Act on a whim:

"Deduce the ’Cyan Emperor Longevity Technique’"

He waited for a moment.

The panel remained unresponsive.

After a while.

He glanced at the cleared Clan Contribution Points and suddenly realized:

"It seems this Cultivation Technique Deduction also requires Clan Contribution Points."

Fu Changsheng felt a tinge of regret.

But he could accept it. After all, even information required exchange; how could the system provide free technique deduction? Yet, he didn’t know how many Contribution Points would be needed to deduce the "Cyan Emperor Longevity Technique – Foundation Establishment Chapter."