Chapter 9 The Second Destiny Child

Xu Qingzhou returned to his courtyard and only then realized that Xu Luo had been following behind him the whole time.

"You kid, why have you been following me without saying anything?"

Xu Luo replied, "I saw that Sixth Uncle was thinking about something, so I didn't disturb him."

"What do you need me for? Have you run out of Spirit Stones and elixirs?" Xu Qingzhou asked.

Xu Luo quickly shook his head, "You gave me so much, I won't run out anytime soon. I just saw that you seemed to have something on your mind and wanted to help you share your worries."

Xu Qingzhou's eyes lit up. Xu Luo had cultivated for nearly a thousand years in his previous life and was rich in experience, which he couldn't compare to. His ideas were worth considering.

"There is something indeed. The Zou family and the Wei family are no longer to be feared, but Zou Kui has a Profound-grade Magic Treasure in his hand, which he borrowed from a Seven Stars Sect Elder. Now this treasure is in my hands, and I'm considering how to deal with it."

Hearing this, Xu Luo's rich experience made him instantly understand Xu Qingzhou's concerns.

"Returning the Magic Treasure before knowing their relationship is completely gambling with our lives; the risk is too great."

"My suggestion is not to return it for now. First, improve your strength as quickly as possible. If you can become a Purple Mansion Cultivator, you will have the capital for negotiation then."

"Second, spread a piece of news outwards, saying that someone from our Xu Family has become a disciple of a certain Elder in the Lingyue Sect. This Elder is powerful and holds an extraordinary status, which can also make the other party apprehensive."

"I've heard my Master mention that there is an Elder in the Lingyue Sect named Su Xinyan. Not only is she the daughter of the former Sect Leader, but her own strength and talent are also very strong. We can subtly borrow her name."

[In my previous life, I cultivated in the Lingyue Sect for eighty years, and the only person I still remember is Su Xinyan.]

[It's a pity this place is too far from my previous life's cave dwelling, otherwise I could easily think of a way to destroy the Seven Stars Sect.]

Xu Qingzhou listened and nodded repeatedly.

"Good idea, let's do it this way!"

Xu Luo is indeed a strong person who has struggled for nearly a thousand years; he is truly experienced. From the current perspective, what he said is definitely the optimal solution.

It's truly like having a treasure when you have an Elder at home.

Xu Qingzhou really wanted to abdicate and let Xu Luo be the Clan Leader.

But this would affect Xu Luo's cultivation improvement. It's better for him to be the Clan Leader himself and let Xu Luo improve his cultivation as quickly as possible; this way is much faster than cultivating himself.

Xu Luo suddenly said, "Sixth Uncle, I want to go out and gain some experience. My Master said that only by experiencing hardships can one become stronger."

[Although a small problem has been solved, this Seven Stars Sect is definitely a big trouble. Only by possessing absolute strength can I ensure the safety of myself and my Family.]

Xu Qingzhou was slightly startled, then nodded.

"Since you have decided, go ahead and do it boldly."

Saying that, Xu Qingzhou took out a large amount of Spirit Stones, elixirs, Talismans, Formation Plates, and three Magic Treasures: a sword, a flying shuttle, and an inner armor.

Among them, that sword was Zou Kui's weapon, and like Xu Qingzhou's saber, it was of Low Grade Profound-grade.

Xu Luo was extremely grateful and did not decline; he truly needed these things.

"Sixth Uncle, please rest assured, I will definitely Cultivate diligently, grow stronger, and protect the Xu Family!!"

Xu Qingzhou patted him hard on the shoulder.

"Good! I believe in you!!"

There was also a sentence in his heart.

Keep it up! Whether I can lie down in peace and comfort depends on you!

…..

Xu Luo left the Xu Family and embarked on his path to becoming stronger.

At the same time, the Xu Family had completely taken over the industries of the Zou family and the Wei family, becoming the number one Family in Yunshan City.

For a time, the Xu Family was unmatched in Yunshan City. Girls wanting to marry into the Xu Family came in a continuous stream, and there were even many excellent young men who wanted to marry into the Xu Family, including quite a few rogue Cultivators.

The Xu Family had always encouraged its clansmen to marry and have children, because the more children born, the greater the probability of Heavenly Prodigies appearing.

In the Xu Family, except for individual cases, having three to five children was few; eight or nine was normal, and there were many who had more than ten.

To accelerate the Xu Family's development speed, Xu Qingzhou directly announced that the monthly stipends of the Xu Family clansmen would be doubled from now on.

Previously, the Xu Family's income could not support such expenses, but now it could.

After this news was announced, Xu Qingzhou's prestige in the Xu Family rose steadily.

He had only been the Clan Leader for a few days. First, he destroyed the Zou family and Wei family, who had competed with the Xu Family for hundreds of years, and then he increased everyone's monthly stipends. Who wouldn't respect and support such a Clan Leader?

The System also had a passive ability: every time a Heavenly Chosen appeared in the Family, the talent of other clansmen would also increase accordingly.

Now the Xu Family was richer than before, the clansmen's talent was also stronger, and the overall strength was rapidly improving.

Xu Qingzhou still wandered around as usual, searching for the Heavenly Chosen in the name of caring for the clansmen.

Along the way, the clansmen looked at him with eyes full of awe and affection, and privately, they were already comparing him to the Xu Family's Old Ancestor.

On the second day after Xu Luo left the Xu Family, Xu Qingzhou finally encountered the second Heavenly Chosen.

He was the son of one of Xu Qingzhou's cousins, named Xu Muge, with a clear appearance and lively eyes.

He saw a few words appear above his head.

[Xu Muge, Top Tier Talent.]

Xu Qingzhou's eyes immediately lit up.

How powerful must a top-tier talent recognized by the System be!!!

Could it be an Immortal Body?

Xu Muge, who had finished greeting him, was already preparing to leave, but was suddenly called out by Xu Qingzhou.

"Mu Ge, if I remember correctly, you've reached the age. Have you had your root bone tested?"

After the age of fourteen, Xu Family disciples would have their root bones tested by an Elder to determine if they could Cultivate.

Xu Muge honestly replied, "Fifth Elder asked me to go over this afternoon."

Usually, Fifth Elder was responsible for helping the Family's youngsters test their talent.

"Come with me, I'll test it myself," Xu Qingzhou said.

"Huh?"

Xu Muge froze in place, somewhat confused.

Because he had never heard of Xu Qingzhou personally guiding anyone before, this sudden happiness made him feel a little overwhelmed.

He even felt a bit nervous. What if his talent was very poor, or he couldn't even Cultivate? How awkward would that be?

[I know you have a good relationship with my Father, but there's no need to take care of me like this, right?]

Xu Qingzhou's voice drifted from ahead.

"What are you freezing for? Catch up."

"Oh, okay."

Xu Muge quickly jogged to catch up.

Xu Muge's Father was Xu Qingzhou's cousin. The two were about the same age, lived in adjacent courtyards, often played together as children, and later cultivated together, maintaining a good relationship.

Xu Qingzhou had watched Xu Muge grow up.