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Inside the palace.

Zhang Lingyu sat upright, opposite him sat a lean man with dark skin and a hideous scar running diagonally from his left forehead to his right cheek, resembling a lurking centipede, which inspired fear.

The man was none other than his thirteenth uncle—Zhang Xinghao, the person in charge of Bishui Town.

His cultivation had reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, making him one of the top fifteen strongest individuals in the Zhang family.

From the moment he entered, the other person's gaze kept lingering on him, as if trying to find something out.

After a long silence, Zhang Xinghao slowly said:

"Little Nineteen, with your cultivation level, you shouldn't be here. Since the Second Elder sent you to guard this place, I won't say anything more. Just do your job well."

"yes!"

Zhang Lingyu wiped away his cold sweat and immediately nodded in agreement.

He had heard of his thirteenth uncle's decisive and efficient style long ago on Qingya Mountain, and seeing him today, he was indeed extraordinary.

Aside from the suppression of cultivation level, the aura emanating from their bodies alone is enough to intimidate people.

This wasn't something the other party was intentionally trying to intimidate me with; it was a result of years of fighting with others.

Without exceptional skills, the other party would not have become the person in charge of Biyue Town.

Seeing that he had no objections, Zhang Xinghao nodded and began to give instructions:

"Little Nineteen, let's not waste any more time. You only broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining a few days ago, and I don't know how good you are at fighting. During this time, just follow your eleventh brother and take care of the spirit fields. In your spare time, find your sixth brother to familiarize yourself with Biyue Town."

"But there's one thing!"

His tone suddenly hardened, his gaze sharp as a knife:

"No one may leave Biyue Town without my permission!"

After speaking, he observed the boy's expression, and only nodded in satisfaction when he saw that the other party had no objection.

Zhang Lingyu had anticipated that he wouldn't be able to leave Biyue Town. Although the Ming and Yun families weren't paying much attention to this area, it was hard to guarantee that there were spies watching outside the city. Given his current cultivation level, it was best to be cautious.

However, there was one thing he absolutely had to ask.

"Uncle Thirteen, may I go to the Purple Bamboo Grove?"

The Purple Bamboo Forest that Zhang Lingyu mentioned is also near Biyue Town, even right next to the Spirit Field. The intelligence system also shows that spirit plants occasionally mature in the Purple Bamboo Forest.

For the current stage, it is the best way to acquire wealth.

"The Purple Bamboo Grove? What are you doing there?"

Zhang Xinghao was somewhat dissatisfied. In his opinion, Zhang Lingyu should stay obediently in Lingtian and at most move around in the town. Although the Purple Bamboo Forest was not close to the sphere of influence of the Ming and Yun families, it was not a safe place either.

He was about to reprimand him when he suddenly remembered that the boy was practicing the "Yi Wood Spring Technique." The Purple Bamboo Forest was rich in wood energy, which was indeed suitable for cultivating this technique.

"Never mind... Fortunately, this forest isn't on the border, and it's right next to Biyue Town."

Zhang Xinghao snorted coldly: "Since it's for cultivation, I won't stop you. But remember, you must do your job well! Also, there are occasional monsters appearing in the Purple Bamboo Forest, so be careful."

"If you die, I won't have time to collect your body."

Zhang Lingyu felt a little embarrassed after hearing this. He was just about to find an excuse for why he wanted to go there, but he didn't expect that his thirteenth uncle had already found one for him. He could only nod in response.

"Thank you for your understanding, Uncle Thirteen. I will certainly be careful!"

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After assigning the tasks, Zhang Xinghao cleared his throat, his expression immediately turning serious.

Seeing this, Zhang Lingyu knew that there was something important to entrust to him.

The man in front of him stared intently at him and asked, "Lingyu, you know the Yun family and the Ming family, right?"

"That's natural."

The boy responded. Everyone in Zhangjia territory knew that these two families were sworn enemies of their own for generations. If he didn't know, he would probably be laughed at.

Hundreds of years ago, a massive beast tide broke out in the State of Chu, destroying countless sects and families. The ancestors of the Zhang, Ming, and Yun families were all sect cultivators who fled to the State of Zhao after their sects were destroyed.

The three families settled in Yingchuan County one after another, married, had children, and multiplied.

Because the state of Zhao had its own local clans, they, as outsiders, had no choice but to attach themselves to them in order to survive.

As the population of each family continued to increase, coupled with the increasing scarcity of cultivation resources, friction between cultivators from various sects and their subordinate cultivation families intensified until people died, and the situation escalated further.

This struggle has lasted for over three hundred years, with countless cultivators and mortals dying from each side, and it continues to this day on a large and small scale.

If the Yun and Ming families hadn't also had a blood feud, they probably would have joined forces to deal with the Zhang family long ago.

In recent years, the Zhang family has had three Foundation Establishment cultivators, and with the clan leader Zhang Xingyao working diligently to govern the family, the family's foundation has become increasingly profound. In addition, they also have Crimson Fire Essence Ore. In terms of current strength, they have already subtly surpassed the two families.

However, both the Yun and Ming families have two Foundation Establishment cultivators in charge. As long as the Foundation Establishment cultivators of each family are not killed by the other, and their respective sects do not make any statements, the tripartite balance of power will not change much.

Zhang Xinghao nodded in satisfaction after listening and continued:

"Since you already know, I don't need to say anything more. My family is becoming too prominent, and the Yun and Ming families are making increasingly big moves. When you break through to the fifth level of Qi Refining, you will also have to join the patrol team."

The Zhang family cultivators stationed in Biyue Town number only six, including Zhang Lingyu. Apart from one person taking care of the spirit fields, the rest of the clansmen are mostly patrolling the border to prevent the other two families from sneaking in.

As he spoke, he took out a token and handed it to Zhang Lingyu, instructing her:

"Little Nineteen, this is a sound transmission token. Just call out to me when you enter or leave the formation. Also, this is a mid-grade first-tier talisman. Consider it a congratulatory gift for your breakthrough."

"Thank you, Uncle Thirteen!"

Zhang Lingyu did not refuse. Overjoyed, she reached out and took the talisman. To her surprise, it was a golden sword talisman, the power of which was equivalent to the full-force attack of a Qi Refining Level 6 cultivator.

This is hardly a gift; it's clearly a way of showing concern that he might encounter danger while cultivating in the Purple Bamboo Forest!

Zhang Lingyu silently remembered this kindness, while Zhang Xinghao, seeing that things were almost settled, urged:

"Alright, I've said everything I need to say. Don't be careless in your work in the future. If there's any loss of spirit rice, I can deduct your contribution points."

"As for the remaining minor matter, go to the spirit field and find your eleventh brother; he will tell you."

"Yes, this junior will take his leave!"

Zhang Lingyu bowed and then hurriedly withdrew.

He knew in his heart that his uncle was already over forty years old. If he could not break through to the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of sixty, his blood and qi would decline, and the probability of breaking through in this lifetime would be extremely small.

Nowadays, apart from daily patrols, the other party is spending the rest of their time intensifying their cultivation.

If one's cultivation is unimpeded, and with the strong support of one's family, the probability of achieving Foundation Establishment will greatly increase.

When the Zhang family gains another Foundation Establishment cultivator, the situation among the three families will likely take on a completely new look.

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