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Chapter 112: Chapter 112: Family Deliberations
Taiyin hangs high, the bright moon shining, casting Moonlight like water, draping everything in the world with a layer of silver gauze, while the sea surface experiences rising and falling tides with rippling light.
"The Foundation Establishment Pill has already been refined, all family elders, hasten back to the Green Jade Islands, do not delay!"
Li Quanqing, holding the warm and fluffy Golden Flame Tiger, was sleeping soundly when the Jade Token at his waist suddenly emitted an urgent voice.
Foundation Establishment Pill?!
The young man’s head jerked, his legs kicked out, and he was suddenly wide-awake.
Wait a second, why should I care about the Foundation Establishment Pill? It won’t end up in my hands anyway.
Sleep, sleep!
Li Quanqing, still groggy, prepared to lie down and go back to sleep.
Inside his Storage Bag, the Fish Mirror suddenly vibrated. The Third Elder sent him a message directly.
"According to the Li Clan’s rules, the ownership of the Foundation Establishment Pill must be discussed and decided by all the family elders."
"Hurry back!"
Fine, looks like I won’t be able to sleep this time.
"Rawr?"
The Golden Flame Tiger slightly lifted its head, also startled awake, with eyes full of grogginess from not having fully woken up yet.
"It’s nothing to do with you, keep sleeping. There’s no delicious food either!"
"Rawr~"
Hearing this, the Spiritual Tiger immediately resumed its deep snores, smacking its lips, dreaming of feasting on the tender and juicy Green Jade Carp.
"Never thought that in the end, I can’t escape it."
Li Quanqing got out of the warm tiger-skin nest, sighing in his heart.
He yawned, considering finding a mount to carry him there to save some energy and catch some sleep on the way.
It was deep into the night; dark clouds hid the moon, and many Spiritual Beasts had already gone to sleep.
Ao Qing, that diligent whirlwind, was still cultivating but had to stay guarding the pond and couldn’t be disturbed.
Li Quanqing looked around and to his surprise, found the Longevity Turtle actually awake.
This fellow wasn’t staying up late but had just woken up, foraging in the pond, preparing to eat and then continue sleeping.
You’re the one!
[Immobile] Longevity Turtle: "I’ve only slept for ten hours today, my sleep is seriously insufficient, looks like I need another nap after my late-night snack."
[Maturity: 96%]
Li Quanqing patted the turtle’s head and dragged this lazy behemoth out of the water.
Sleep what sleep, Longevity Turtle, let’s go!
"Roar~"
Unwilling to move, the Longevity Turtle emitted dissatisfied low roars, its four big paws paddling in the sea, reluctant to make an effort.
Seeing this, Li Quanqing took out a fragrant Spirit Pill and dangled it in front of the Spirit Turtle whose little eyes brightened at once, suddenly full of motivation.
"Roar, roar~"
The young man’s body trembled, and the big black turtle beneath him suddenly exerted force, zooming through the water, swift as the wind and lightning, with water splashing everywhere.
Li Quanqing wasn’t stingy, and after this fellow swam out of the Fish-Dragon Pool, he fed it a Spirit Pill.
Having raised it for so long, and it finally being on the verge of a breakthrough from the Qi Refinement Realm, it certainly wasn’t easy and deserved a reward.
The Longevity Turtle grew up in the Green Jade Islands and naturally knew the way, so Li Quanqing felt assured.
He took out several Hastening Talismans and stuck them on the turtle’s shell to enhance the big fellow’s swimming speed.
Later, he took a blanket out of the Storage Bag and covered himself with it, continuing to catch up on sleep.
Until the long night turned bright, and a red sun bathed the East Sea, finally the outline of the Green Jade Islands could be seen, the sea water reflecting the rosy light.
Another half an hour passed, and finally, he arrived at the long-missed Qingyu Island.
"Greetings, clan brother!"
"It’s Elder Quanqing!"
Li Quanqing, yawning, set foot on the land of Qingyu Island, and many Li Clan members greeted him.
Mostly young clan members, their eyes filled with admiration and respect.
Starting from the minor branches of the clan, and as an orphan who lost his parents, he learned the craft of Artifact Refining, competed in the clan contest, and gradually obtained his current status and position, becoming the youngest Elder in the Li Family.
The story of Li Quanqing could be said to be inspirational, with many young members of the Li Clan of his generation regarding him as an idol, and he would become the leading figure of this generation.
"Quanqing!"
A team of Family Stewards came to meet him, giving the Elder the due ceremonial respect, and the leader was actually Li Quanmo.
"You little rascal, you actually came back from the Jade Mine too?"
Li Quanqing frowned.
Li Quanmo, this Steward, had also been approved by him, but this guy was considered half a disciple of the Third Elder, and they shared mutual glory.
"After all, it concerns the Third Elder’s path; our faction is currently not at an advantage, so I came back to contribute my meager strength."
Li Quanmo spoke, instructing his subordinates to disperse the ordinary clan members, welcoming Elder Quanqing into the ancestral shrine deep within Qingyu Island.
The matter relating to the Foundation Establishment Pill, the information was tightly sealed, ordinary clan members had not heard any rumor, everyone went about their business as usual.
"The Hall Master... doesn’t have an advantage?"
Li Quanqing spoke in a deep voice, his brow also revealing a trace of solemnity.
"Due to Li Quangeng’s relationship, the Shuihua Sword Sect has clearly expressed support for his father’s ascension, plus the Old Clan Chief has been in position for over one hundred and eighty years, his relationships run deep."
"Currently, many Elders support Li Yumiao in using this elixir to continue the brilliance of the Clan Leader lineage." 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝒃.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Li Quanmo whispered, a hint of anxiety flashing in the depths of his eyes.
Previously, the Third Elder’s might was great, and their days were comfortable, even interfering in the Evergreen Hall’s affairs and managing the distribution of the whole clan’s Spirit Stones, reaping considerable benefits.
If Li Yumiao succeeds in his Foundation Establishment, not only would they have to spit out all these gains, but it’s likely that the Third Elder would have to pay dearly for his previous arrogant actions.
Currently, the Li Family only has two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, which has maintained a basic balance.
Li Quanqing listened attentively, even if the Third Elder really fails in the competition, after all, there was the Supreme Elder at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment to support them.
In addition, with his own strength being formidable and residing on Spirit Island year-round, the leisurely fish-raising days would not be too greatly affected.
At worst, spill out two to three percent of the profits from the Golden Marrow Jade Mine.
Perhaps in a few years, he would succeed in Foundation Establishment on his own initiative, and then reclaim all he lost doublefold.
The group stepped into the central forbidden area and came to the outside of the family ancestral shrine, where in front stood the council hall, and at the rear were the spirit tablets of the ancestors and forefathers, with everlasting lanterns that have burned for a thousand years.
"Quanqing, go in. Now, only the clan Elders can enter the council hall."
Li Quanqing glanced around, the area heavily guarded, with fully armed clan cultivators everywhere, the lowest being at the Qi Refinement Seventh Layer, and faintly, even more powerful Array Formation Spiritual Light protected this place.
He was not intimidated, crossing the long Green Jade stone steps, the array that guarded the entire hall sensed the Jade Token at his waist, automatically extinguished, and the spiritual light on the hall walls dimmed.
With a creak, the youth pushed open the heavy door and walked in confidently.
Inside the hall, thousands of candles slowly burned, each thick as a baby’s arm, the bright flame illuminating every corner, the rich scent of candle ash wafting into the nostrils.
More than seventy clan Elders stood there, clearly divided into two factions, whispering to each other.
Li Quanqing looked up at the top of the great hall, only to see a thick curtain hanging down, through which one could faintly see two empty high chairs.
"Quanqing, come here."
Suddenly someone called out his name, the Third Elder Li Kunli stood in front of the crowd, waving him over.
