Family Cultivation: My Ancestral Home Gets Infinite Upgrades

Chapter 85 In-laws Turn Against Each Other (Twenty-Fiveth Update)

When questioned, Jiang Fu'an acted as if it were perfectly reasonable: "What are you talking about, mother-in-law? We have plenty of fish in our fishpond. The children just wanted to eat fresh fish and stayed a few more days."

"Besides, Shitou is my son. What's wrong with him going back to his own home for a few days?"

Wang Zhiyue froze, speechless for a moment.

That statement is indeed flawless.

She took a deep breath, deciding to stop dwelling on these trivial details, and stated her purpose for coming directly: "Okay, even so. By now, the fish should be finished, right?"

"I'm here today to take Shitou and Zhaoyun back. You won't stop me, will you?"

To everyone's surprise, Jiang Fu'an's expression suddenly changed, and his tone became accusatory: "Mother-in-law, our Jiang family has never offended you."

"Now that the spiritual vein of Qinglu Mountain has appeared in the world, countless eyes are watching it from the shadows."

"If you take them away now, aren't you pushing the Jiang family into a fire pit?"

Wang Zhiyue felt a chill in her heart, and finally understood.

Jiang Fu'an was indeed up to no good; he had no intention of releasing the person at all.

I was almost fooled by his innocent look just now!

A surge of resentment welled up in her chest, and she immediately let out a cold laugh through her nose: "Can't hold on? If you can't hold on, then don't force it!"

"Moreover, this spiritual vein could not have been conceived overnight; it must have already existed when our Wang family took control of Qinglu Mountain."

"When the mountain was sold, this spiritual vein wasn't included in the written agreement. Logically, it should still belong to the Wang family!"

Seeing that she had set her sights on the spiritual vein, Jiang Fu'an no longer maintained his polite facade and his expression turned completely somber: "It was clearly written in the contract that Qinglu Mountain, along with all the surrounding fields, would be sold together."

"It's all in black and white; is Patriarch Wang trying to renege on his promise?"

When he was drafting the terms, he was wary of this, scrutinizing every word and leaving no room for ambiguity.

Wang Zhiyue didn't actually want to go back on her word.

She had already investigated and found that the spiritual vein of Qinglu Mountain was only of the first-grade low level, far inferior to that of the Wang family.

She just couldn't swallow her anger.

Why should Jiang Fu'an get such a huge advantage for nothing?

Knowing she was in the wrong regarding the contract, she changed her tone, adopting a seemingly considerate one: "With your cultivation at the first level of Qi Refining, even if I gave you a sacred mountain, you wouldn't be able to protect it."

"Those who understand the times are wise. Here's what we'll do: I'll give you two hundred spirit stones, and you return Qinglu Mountain to our Wang family."

"This is the safest course of action for you and for the Jiang family."

Whether or not we can hold out is Jiang's business; there's no need for Patriarch Wang to worry about it.

Jiang Fu'an coldly refused, secretly shaking his head in his heart.

He had originally thought Wang Zhiyue was a shrewd person, but now it seemed that she was so impulsive and petty.

It seems that the relationship with the Wang family will be difficult to maintain in the future.

Sure enough, the next moment, Wang Zhiyue sneered: "Since you insist on guarding it, then guard it yourself!"

"Today, I must take Shi Tou and Zhao Yun away, lest they be dragged down by your Jiang family and suffer needlessly!"

Shi Tou, who had been standing silently to the side, now looked calmly at Wang Zhiyue and said, "Aunt Wang, I'm sorry. I can't go back with you."

These words were like a needle, piercing Wang Zhiyue's heart.

Her face instantly turned extremely ugly.

Years of investment and hard work have ultimately gone down the drain.

A violent killing intent suddenly surged from her heart, and she almost wanted to immediately take action and kill the despicable father and son on the spot.

But she didn't move in the end.

She was well aware of Shi Tou's strength.

Even if my cultivation level is two levels higher, I might not be entirely confident in a real fight.

She took a deep breath, forcing down her surging anger: "Fine, very well! Since you're determined to betray the Wang family, then hand over Zhaoyun and my Wang family's child!"

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A troubled look immediately appeared on Stone's face.

Wang Zhaoyun was, after all, a daughter of the Wang family, and he had no right to force her to stay.

He looked at Wang Zhiyue, his tone earnest: "Aunt Wang, do you really have to do this? I will never forget your kindness to me."

"My temporary departure from the Wang family is by no means a breach of faith. If the Wang family ever needs my help in the future, I will certainly not refuse."

"The appearance of this spiritual vein should have been a good thing for both our families, so why did we have to make such a fuss?"

These words were like a bucket of cold water, waking Wang Zhiyue from her rage.

Yes, what's done is done, and it's impossible to take Qinglu Mountain back now.

The most sensible course of action would be to do everything possible to maintain relations with the Jiang family.

This is the most advantageous option for the Wang family.

But—I'm not willing to accept this!

The spiritual vein was lost because of her; even the stone she had bribed with a large sum of money couldn't be kept, and instead, a woman from her own clan with spiritual roots was lost in the process.

If these two things were to reach the family, how would she save face?

Seeing that his son's words were sincere and that he still had feelings for the Wang family, Jiang Fu'an did not want to completely break off relations.

He softened his expression and offered a way out: "Mother-in-law, if you feel you have been taken advantage of in the sale of Qinglu Mountain, I can make some concessions on the talisman cooperation."

"From now on, the profit split will be changed from 50/50 to 40/60, you get 60% and I get 40%. How does that sound?"

Unexpectedly, Wang Zhiyue not only did not appreciate the gesture, but also went further: "How much is a ten percent profit worth? If you are truly willing to compensate, then you will draw talismans for my Wang family for free for thirty years!"

"If you agree, I will forgive and forget what happened at Qinglu Mountain, and I can even send guards from the Wang family to help you protect the spiritual vein!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Fu'an saw things for the first time.

The woman in front of him was blinded by anger and had lost her reason.

He said no more and turned to Shi Tou: "Shi Tou, go and ask Zhao Yun himself what he thinks."

"If she wishes to return with the Wang family head, you must not stop her."

"As for He Xuan, her surname is Jiang, and she is a member of the Jiang family. No one can take her away."

This granddaughter possesses dual spiritual roots and a "Five Elements Body," her future is limitless, and he would never give her away so easily.

Wang Zhiyue's lips moved, as if she wanted to refute, but she had nothing to say.

Jiang Hexuan's surname is indeed Jiang; this is an undeniable fact.

Moreover, she didn't have much hope that the child possessed a spirit; the chance of one in a thousand was far too low.

In the end, she just snorted and turned her face away.

"----well."

Shi Tou looked at his father, then at Wang Zhiyue, whose face was covered in frost, sighed heavily, and turned to walk heavily into the courtyard.

Jiang Fu'an glanced around and noticed Ma Ping standing at the entrance of the mountain path.

The other person kept their head down and showed no intention of approaching to speak.

Jiang Fu'an pretended not to see it and looked away.

A short while later, footsteps sounded again.

Shi Tou walked out with his head down, followed by Wang Zhaoyun, whose eyes were slightly red.

Just by looking at his son's dejected appearance, Jiang Fu'an already knew the answer.

Wang Zhaoyun chose to leave.

He felt no resentment towards this.

Whatever the other party chooses, it is perfectly reasonable.

Without any further farewells, Shi Tou stood there, watching their departing figures, his fists clenching and unclenching.

Jiang Fu'an watched the three figures disappear, then withdrew his gaze and patted his son's shoulder: "As long as my Jiang family becomes strong enough in the future, one day, Wang Zhiyue will personally send Zhaoyun back to Qinglu Mountain."

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