Chapter 267: Building the Ancestral Land
“The new spiritual field development plan in the back mountains has been successfully
completed!”
“Recently, the Golden Jade Bowl that Yanshuang brought back from Wu was reviewed by the
clan. Its effects are exceptional.
With the Golden Jade Bowl, ordinary water can be transformed into spiritual liquid. Thanks to
this, Yantian and his team have made significant progress in cultivating spiritual plants.”
“Additionally, there’s news from Ling’er!”
“The family currently needs to open more shops in the markets of Yuncang County and Lanlin
County. I’ve selected some candidates from among the younger generation to manage these
shops.
I plan to have Yansong, Yanbai, Yandong, and Yanying take charge.
As for the family industries previously overseen by Yanying, I intend to assign those to other
branch members of the family.”
In the ancestral hall, Yun Yunrui methodically reported the family’s recent developments to his
elder cousin, Yun Yunyang.
“Opening more shops means the family’s internal operations—alchemy, crafting, spiritual
planting, and talisman-making—will require a significant workforce.
Currently, only Yanshuang and Wenxuan are responsible for alchemy and crafting, while
Yantian, Wenyu, and Wenrun handle spiritual planting and talisman-making.
Before expanding the shops, the family must train more personnel,” Yun Yunyang said
thoughtfully after listening to Yunrui’s report.
“Don’t worry, cousin. I’ve already considered this.”
“There are many spiritual root cultivators in the family now. I’ve arranged for some to study
alchemy and crafting under Yanshuang and Wenxuan.
Another group is learning spiritual planting and talisman-making from Yantian, Wenyu, and
Wenrun.
For example, Yansong’s children, Wenlong and Wenfeng, excel in alchemy and crafting,
respectively.
Yanbai’s child, Wenyuan, has shown great interest and talent in talisman-making, studying
diligently.
Meanwhile, Yandong’s child, Wenxin, influenced by her grandfather, Yunxun, has developed a
keen interest in spiritual planting and has learned a great deal.
As for Wenzhan, he’s chosen not to study alchemy or crafting and is instead focusing solely on
cultivation. His progress has been remarkably fast.”
“With such promising descendants, the future of the clan is indeed bright,” Yun Yunyang said,
his voice filled with pride.
“With these talented individuals as our foundation, Ling’er’s plan to expand the shops is
feasible. Let her proceed.
At the same time, involve Yansong, Yanbai, Yandong, and Yanying in the expansion efforts.”
The elder members of the Yun clan were visibly pleased, their expressions reflecting their
confidence in the family’s future.
They felt assured that with such dedicated and talented descendants, the Yun family would only
grow stronger.
“Cousin Yunrui, notify Yansong, Yanbai, and the others later,” Yun Yunyang said with a warm
smile.
“Additionally, there’s another matter I’d like to address.”
“What is it, cousin?”
“I plan to transform Yuncang Mountain into the Yun family’s ancestral ground. In the future, as
the number of spiritual root cultivators grows, they can enter the ancestral ground to cultivate.
However, building an ancestral ground is no small task.
To ensure the spiritual root cultivators have a secure and rich environment for cultivation, we
must also consider defensive formations to prevent intruders from endangering them.
Currently, no one in the family is skilled in formations.
I’ve been pondering who might take on this task.”
Yun Yunyang shared his vision thoughtfully.
“Transforming Yuncang Mountain into the Yun family’s ancestral ground?”
The elders fell silent upon hearing the plan.
Yuncang Mountain was vast, and developing it into an ancestral ground would require immense
resources—manpower, wealth, materials, and time.
The lack of a formation master in the family further complicated the task, as they would need to
hire external experts at great expense.
“With the family’s current influence and resources, creating an ancestral ground in Yuncang
Mountain isn’t impossible.
We can entrust this task to Cousin Yunfeng.
The only real challenge is the absence of a formation master,” Yun Yunrui said slowly.
“Indeed. The family lacks a formation master. While some of our spiritual root cultivators are
studying formations, their current level is far from sufficient to handle such a major
responsibility,” he added.
Yun Yunyang let out a bitter sigh.
“Elder Brother, why not send a letter to His Majesty and ask for his recommendation for a
capable formation master?”
Beside him, Yun Yunyue suggested with a smile.
“Haha! Look at me—I almost forgot about that!”
Yun Yunyang slapped his forehead in realization, laughing at his own oversight.
“Cousin Yunyang, the elder of the Canglan Ye clan, Ye Wansheng, has arrived to pay a visit!”
While Yun Yunyang and the others were discussing matters in the ancestral hall, a Yun clan
member rushed in with the announcement.
“Invite them in!”
Yun Yunyang commanded. The clan member quickly retreated.
Shortly after, Ye Wansheng entered the ancestral hall, accompanied by several senior members
and younger talents of the Ye clan.
“Brother Yunyang, it’s been a long time!”
Ye Wansheng greeted Yun Yunyang with a smile, bowing respectfully.
“Elder Ye, please, take the seat of honor.”
Yun Yunyang quickly rose to return the gesture, personally inviting Ye Wansheng to the head
seat.
The other members of the Ye clan were seated further down.
“I heard about the Five-Nation Conference recently and the loss of your clan’s spiritual root
cultivator, Ye Xiaolin…”
Yun Yunyang had already learned about the conference from Yun Yanshuang and the others
upon their return.
He had never imagined that Dong Zilong, the monarch of Wu, would dare to take such reckless
action.
Now, with his scheme exposed, Wu Kingdom was under siege by the combined armies of Nan,
Bei, and Chu. It was a fitting punishment for his folly.
“Don’t mention it; it’s fate,” Ye Wansheng said with a wave of his hand. His expression darkened
with sorrow at the mention of Ye Xiaolin’s death.
If not for the emperor’s explicit orders to stay out of the conflict, the Ye clan would have long
since taken up arms, marched into Wu, and razed its capital to avenge Ye Xiaolin.
“Please accept my condolences,” Yun Yunyang said, offering his sympathies.
He knew that this was a deeply painful loss for the Ye clan and refrained from further discussing
the matter to avoid reigniting their grief and anger.
“This time, I’ve come to discuss a matter with you, Brother Yunyang,” Ye Wansheng said after
regaining his composure, his tone becoming more formal.
“What is it?”
“Our Ye clan wishes to form a marital alliance with your esteemed family.
Does the Yun clan have any unmarried descendants or relatives who might be suitable?”
Ye Wansheng made his intentions clear.
The Yun clan had been rising in prominence, its influence and power now undeniable.
In contrast, the Ye clan, once among the most prestigious families, had seen its fortunes wane
following the mysterious death of their ancestor in Wanlong Mountain.
The recent loss of Ye Xiaolin, a prodigious talent, had dealt yet another devastating blow to their
standing.
After much deliberation among the Ye clan’s senior members, Ye Wansheng decided to propose
a marital alliance with the Yun clan, hoping to secure a stronger footing for the future.
However, he was well aware that such a proposal might be rejected.
The Yun clan’s close ties to the emperor and the court made this alliance a delicate matter, and
Yun Yunyang might hesitate to commit.
Still, despite the risks, Ye Wansheng felt it was worth trying.
“Elder Ye, marriage is a significant matter, and I cannot make such decisions on behalf of our
younger generation.
I will need to consult with them and consider their opinions.
Could you allow me some time to discuss this within the family? Once I have their thoughts, I
will provide you with a clear response. What do you think?”
Yun Yunyang spoke after a long moment of contemplation, his fingers tapping lightly on the
armrest of his chair.
“That is perfectly reasonable,” Ye Wansheng agreed with a nod, appreciating Yun Yunyang’s
cautious approach.
He understood that the Yun clan had much to consider, and it was this careful deliberation that
had allowed them to flourish under Yun Yunyang’s leadership.