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After the eight Foundation Establishment cultivators followed Li Yanshan to Tianyuan Market, the same question popped into the minds of the three families present.

Do you still fight?

The Yun and Ming families have gathered all their strength this time, and if it ends so hastily, wouldn't all their efforts be in vain?

While the Zhang family stopped attacking, they did not leave, since the Crimson Fire Mine they were in was their own territory; it was the other two families who should leave.

"Didn't either of you hear what Deacon Li just said?"

"Get out of here now!"

Amidst the insults and mockery, the two leading Qi Refining cultivators were burning with rage, yet helpless. Could they possibly go against the Jade Light Pavilion?

They might be wiped out at any moment.

The two leaders could only give the order:

"retreat!"

As the numerous cultivators disappeared into the horizon, the Zhang family breathed a sigh of relief and erupted in enthusiastic cheers.

"We won!"

This time, thanks to [Zhaoming], they suffered almost no losses. On the contrary, the other side lost many cultivators and was severely humiliated by their own side.

Compared to the other clansmen, the elders, led by Zhang Yuanyi, frowned deeply. They were still worried about their clan leader, so they pulled Zhang Lingyu aside and asked:

"Little Nineteen, look at the clan leader and the second elder!"

"Don't worry, Tenth Grandfather, the clan leader and the others will be fine."

The boy smiled and shook his head, explaining:

"Just like what Deacon Li said earlier, the beast tide is coming in a little over ten years. The six sects need us cultivators to resist it. We won't do anything to them."

"At most, they would be given a slight reprimand, and then the three families would be ordered not to clash before the beast tide. So for the next ten years or so, the two families would behave themselves on the surface, but it was hard to say what would happen behind the scenes."

"Yes, Lingyu is right. I'll make the arrangements right away."

They suffered considerable losses in this battle, and Zhang Yuanyi then began to make arrangements. Apart from the cultivators who originally guarded the Crimson Fire Mine, who continued to stay behind, everyone else returned to Qingya Mountain.

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As expected, Zhang Xingyao and Zhang Yuanlin returned together the day after everyone returned to their families. Just as anticipated, the three families had reached a 20-year ceasefire agreement in the market, and any party that violated it would face the most severe punishment from the six clans of Zhao.

As for this time, it was just a symbolic reprimand.

On the third day after Zhang Xingyao returned, the clan summoned Zhang Lingyu and said that the reward for him had been given.

When Zhang Lingyu entered the main hall, he found that all the elders of the Zhang family were present. They greeted him warmly as he entered.

His seat was still only one level below Zhang Yuanlin's.

After being forcibly pulled to a seat, Zhang Xingyao did not immediately announce his reward. Instead, he announced some important news: "I'm planning to appoint Lingyu as a family elder. What do you all think?"

"I agree."

Apart from Zhang Lingyu, the other elders present immediately agreed. They had already discussed the matter before the young man arrived.

At the same time, they were somewhat aware of Zhang Xingyao's thoughts, which he probably wanted to groom Zhang Lingyu to be the next patriarch of the family.

A major factor in becoming a clan leader is having prestige and authority.

Zhang Lingyu's previous remarks in the main hall had already earned him the respect of the clansmen. Coupled with his dazzling achievement of killing a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator with only a sixth-level Qi Refining cultivation, he had already begun to gain considerable prestige within the clan.

But these are not enough to intimidate all the tribesmen; he needs more experience to truly become a qualified tribe leader.

"this..."

Zhang Lingyu was stunned. He hadn't expected the clan to bestow such a great reward upon him so soon, appointing him as an elder at the sixth level of Qi Refining. This was probably the first time in the Zhang family's history.

Becoming an elder would be good, as both the salary and cultivation resources would be tilted in his favor, but that's not what he wants right now.

As his cultivation level continues to improve, the opportunities he encounters through the intelligence system are constantly being refreshed, some of which are even located outside Yingchuan County, requiring him to travel around frequently.

He originally planned to tell his family about his desire to travel after breaking through to the late stage of Qi Refining.

If we agree now, we will be trapped in Yingchuan County and the Zhang family.

With the Zhang family's strength, they could help him establish his foundation, but what about the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages?

Conversely, if he travels abroad, seizes opportunities in various places, and achieves the Golden Core stage, he can then nurture his family, allowing more Foundation Establishment cultivators to emerge, or even a Golden Core cultivator to emerge.

Zhang Lingyu shook her head, declining everyone's kind offer, and explained:

"Thank you, clan leader and elders. My cultivation is too low and my strength is insufficient. I am absolutely unfit to serve as an elder. Please withdraw the appointment, clan leader."

"Furthermore, I plan to travel around after breaking through to the seventh level of Qi Refining."

"this..."

The elders of the Zhang family in the hall looked at each other in bewilderment. They had already kowtowed in gratitude for the favor bestowed upon their clansmen, but the young man had refused without hesitation.

"Little Nineteen, the clan is going to focus on cultivating you, so you can't let them down."

"Yes, don't worry. Once you reach the peak of Qi Refining, the clan will support you in Foundation Establishment without hesitation."

"Yeah yeah."

Several elders patiently offered their advice, but Zhang Xingyao interrupted them, saying, "Since Lingyu is determined to go out and gain experience, we shouldn't stop her. Yingchuan County is too small; it's time for her to go out and experience things."

"However, you can take over the position of elder first, but you don't have to be responsible for specific matters."

Everyone agreed that this compromise was a good idea, and Zhang Lingyu, unable to resist their persuasion, had no choice but to agree.

"In that case, let's talk about the rewards."

Seeing that things had been initially settled, Zhang Xingyao smiled and said:

"Besides the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object this time, there's also the discovery of the fruit tree. The clan hasn't decided on a reward yet, so let's decide on one for both this time."

"I propose that all the clan's cultivation methods, spells, and secret techniques be made available to Lingyu as part of the reward, what do you think?"

Zhang Yuanming, who had been silent all along, spoke his mind, and his thoughts were immediately accepted by everyone.

Since the family has made up its mind to train him, there can be no secrets.

"Thank you, elders."

Zhang Lingyu was greatly tempted after hearing this. Before he could obtain the secret treasure through the intelligence system, the family's high-level techniques were naturally the best choice.

As a family with a foundation-building tradition spanning hundreds of years, they do have some good things.

"it is good."

Zhang Xingyao also agreed. Besides the reward and the position of family elder, he wanted to hear the other party's opinion, so he asked:

"Little Nineteen, is there anything else you want?"

"This junior wishes to ask the family to help me upgrade all my magical artifacts."

Zhang Lingyu had already planned it out in her mind. If she were to go out, magical artifacts would be indispensable. She might as well take advantage of the current opportunity to upgrade both [Junhong] and the spirit boots to the best level of Qi refining.

The family's fifth elder, Zhang Yuanfeng, happens to be a second-tier weapon refiner, so it's a good opportunity to ask him for help with this matter.

"Can."

Zhang Xingyao agreed without hesitation and instructed, "Fifth Uncle, then I'll leave it to you. Just get whatever materials you need from home."

"Clan leader, Lingyu, rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter properly."

As a second-tier weapon refiner, Zhang Yuanfeng was very confident in this.

"Then I'll have to trouble Fifth Grandfather."

Zhang Lingyu happily bowed, then thought for a moment and realized that there was nothing he urgently needed, so he decided to exchange all the remaining items for contribution points.

You can just exchange contribution points for whatever you need.