Family Cultivation: Evergreen of the Song Family

Chapter 362 A Perfect Marriage
Three days passed in a flash, and the "war reparations" raised by the Rong family were sent to Song Changsheng.

In order to get rid of Song Changsheng and others as soon as possible, Rong Mingtao was full of sincerity this time.

Among them, there are 200,000 spirit stones alone.

Then there are a large number of second-level spiritual medicines, spiritual materials and other cultivation resources, which are dazzling to look at. The total value, including the spirit stones, is no less than 500,000 low-grade spirit stones.

Even with the Rong family's accumulation over hundreds of years, the entire family would have to tighten their belts after paying this "compensation".

Life became even more difficult especially after the Rong family lost all of its peripheral industries.

After obtaining this resource, Song Changsheng divided it into three parts. One part was used as a reward for Luoxia City's support, one part was distributed to Lingzhou's affiliated forces that had made great contributions in the war, and the last part was used as pensions and rewards for the family's cultivators.

And he kept his promise and led his men out of Xiangzhou.

At this point, this far-reaching revenge action ended with the destruction of the Lieyang Sect and the Rong family's seclusion for a hundred years.

However, Song Changsheng did not withdraw to Cangmang Peak immediately, but stayed at Tianyang Peak, the former base camp of Lieyang Sect, and ordered the gathering of the top leaders of the seven major families, namely Chu, Shangguan, Bai, Gan, Li, Shen, and Luo, and tried and executed Rong Xingzhou and six others in front of them.

They might not know ordinary people, but there are few people in the Da Qi cultivation world who don't know the Rong family patriarch Rong Xingzhou.

To them, he was a big man standing in the clouds.

The whole of Yangzhou was in uproar as they watched the powerful patriarch of the Zifu Family being sent to the guillotine. This set a precedent that had never happened in a thousand years!
After this horrifying trial, the seven major families in Yangzhou suddenly lost all their worries about the Song family's failure to destroy the Rong family, and they became as docile as sheep.

Looking at the trembling clan leaders below, Song Changsheng sneered and looked at the old ghost Chihuo and said: "See, these people must be beaten from time to time, otherwise, their tails will be lifted up to the sky.

If it weren't for the sake of Yangzhou's safety, I would definitely pick one or two of them out to serve as an example to others!"

"Young master is absolutely right. This is how we should deal with these bastards." The old ghost Chihuo bowed and agreed.

Hearing this, Song Changsheng changed into a slightly more comfortable posture and said, "It's a pity that the family is short of manpower now, otherwise they would not be of any use."

Having said this, Song Changsheng paused, and cast his gaze towards the old ghost Chihuo who was standing respectfully beside him, and said: "Chihuo, you previously devoted yourself to the Taotie Monster Hunting Team and traveled around the north for many years. Later, by chance, you followed me for more than ten years. It seems that you have always been alone.

Now that you have reached the Great Perfection of Foundation Establishment, I want to know, do you plan to continue pursuing immortality or start a family and pass on your legacy?"

Hearing this, the old ghost Chihuo thought seriously for a while and said, "Young Master, my talent is mediocre and I have wasted many years in the past. If it weren't for the Jade Peach you gave me, I might still be stuck in the late stage of foundation building.

Now that I have been able to break through to the great perfection of foundation building, I am already very satisfied and dare not even dream of the Purple Palace.

Therefore, if there is a chance, I hope that the young master can grant me a piece of land to pass on my family tradition and serve you loyally for generations to come."

The old ghost Chihuo is already quite old. Seeing that his path to Taoism is hopeless, it is normal for him to think about getting married and having children.

After all, the older you get, the more afraid you are of loneliness.

After learning about the old ghost Chihuo's idea, Song Changsheng smiled and said, "I see, there is a very good place now, are you willing to go?"

The old ghost Chihuo was shocked, and immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Chihuo is at the young master's disposal!"

Song Changsheng stood up and stamped his feet, then said with a smile, "Do you think this Tianyang Peak suits your taste?"

"Ah, this... Young master, you must not do this. Tianyang Peak possesses a third-level spiritual vein. How can Chihuo have the right to occupy such a precious land?" Cold sweat broke out on the forehead of the old ghost Chihuo. He thought Song Changsheng was testing him.

Song Changsheng smiled helplessly, stretched out his hand to pull him up and said: "It's just a third-level spiritual vein, what's its value?

There is a special meaning behind my letting you occupy Tianyang Peak.

The family will not be able to spare any manpower to manage Yangzhou for a long time in the future. I am afraid that after a long time, some people will become restless and have some inappropriate thoughts.

Therefore, I need a trustworthy person to be the leader of the family in Yangzhou, to guard Yangzhou for the family and supervise the seven major families below. I don't have many people around me, and you are the best candidate.

It's rare that you have the idea of ​​starting a family. We are master and servant, so I can't treat you unfairly. Tianyang Peak will be yours in the future...

Oh, by the way, Red Fire Old Ghost is the name you use when you travel around, I don’t even know your real name.”

Song Changsheng's words made Chihuo Old Ghost burst into tears. He bowed and said, "A name is just a code name. Over the years, I have long forgotten my real name. I dare to ask the young master to grant me a surname!"

"Well... if that's the case, then your family will use 'Chi' as their surname from now on. After so many years, I think you have gotten used to this name."

"Thank you, young master, for giving me a surname!" The old ghost Chihuo was overjoyed and immediately knelt on the ground. This was an incomparable honor for him and his future family.

"Okay, stop kneeling at every turn. In the future, you will be the one in charge of the family in Yangzhou. Don't bring shame to the family's dignity." Song Changsheng reached out again and pulled the old ghost Chihuo up.

"Please rest assured, young master. I am your eyes and ears in Yangzhou and will never let you down."

"Of course I believe that you have the ability, and I have found a best marriage for you." Song Changsheng smiled slightly and motioned for the old ghost Chihuo to follow him.

He brought the old ghost Chihuo to the seven clan leaders of Yangzhou, looked at Bai Ruohong with a smile and said, "Clan leader Bai, I heard that you have a sister who is gentle and virtuous, beautiful, and still unmarried?"

Upon hearing this, Shangguan Yin and the others' expressions changed slightly, and they all looked at Bai Ruohong at the same time, their expressions flickering.

Bai Ruohong's eyes lit up, and she nodded hurriedly, "My sister Bai Ruotong is 22 years old this year and is still unmarried. Master, this is..."

There was a strong expectation in his eyes. If the Bai family could marry Song Changsheng, wouldn't the Bai family be able to rise to prominence in the future?

His abacus was clacking, but Song Changsheng had no such idea at all. He pointed to the old ghost Chihuo behind him and said, "That's great. This is Chihuo, an elder from another family in my family. He has reached the great perfection of foundation building and is still unmarried. I want to propose to Chief Bai on his behalf to marry Fairy Ruotong. What do you think, Chief Bai?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Ruohong's face froze. He originally thought that Song Changsheng had taken a fancy to his sister, but he didn't expect that he was here to matchmake. For a moment, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed.

However, as the head of a clan, he was naturally very thick-skinned. He quickly adjusted his mindset and began to think about the pros and cons of the matter.

There is no doubt about the conditions of the old ghost Chihuo. Although he is a little old and not very handsome, he has a high level of cultivation and is highly valued by Song Changsheng. His sister is just a Qi training cultivator. Even if she is quite pretty, it would be too high for her to marry him.

The most important thing is that this will allow the family to establish a relationship with the Song family, which is a real benefit. If the Song family lets slip even a little bit of money, it will be enough for the Bai family to make a fortune.

This is the most important thing, nothing else matters, let alone a high-quality target like Old Ghost Chihuo, even if he finds a mentally retarded person with drooling mouth, Bai Ruohong will agree without hesitation.

In Bai Ruohong's opinion, exchanging a woman for the family's future is a very good deal.

Bai Ruohong smiled and bowed to Song Changsheng, saying, "My sister is blessed to be able to marry Elder Chihuo. I am here to accept the marriage on my sister's behalf. Let's choose an auspicious day for them to get married." "Hahaha, thank you very much for your help, Brother Bai."

Bai Ruohong was flattered by the word "fellow Taoist". She didn't even dare to say it, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.

Seeing this, the other six clan leaders immediately looked at him with contempt, but they were puzzled in their hearts as to why he didn't take a fancy to the women in their clan.

There was naturally a reason why Song Changsheng chose the Bai family.

First of all, although the old ghost Chihuo is quite powerful, he is an outsider after all, and he has no family support. He will definitely have a hard time in Yangzhou in the future.

So Song Changsheng needed to find a local big family for him as compensation.

The Chu and Shangguan families are too powerful, and choosing them could easily lead to trouble.

The Bai family is in the upper-middle range among the seven major families. There is no risk of them becoming the next Lieyang Sect in a short period of time. They also have a certain level of strength, making them one of the most suitable choices.

In addition, Song Changsheng has been paying attention to Bai Ruohong for some time.

This person has no bottom line at all. He will do anything as long as it allows him to climb up the ladder.

It is naturally nothing to be on the opposite side of the other six major families as long as Song Changsheng gives them enough benefits.

It is because of this that the Bai family was able to stand out among the seven major families and become the "lucky one".

After finalizing the matter in a few words, Song Changsheng changed the subject and introduced the seven people: "By the way, there is one more thing I need to tell you.

Since none of you want to be the leader of our clan in Yangzhou, after serious consideration, I chose Chihuo as the leader of our clan in Yangzhou.

If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can come to Tianyang Peak to communicate with Elder Chihuo. In Yangzhou, he can act on my behalf with full authority."

As soon as these words were spoken, Shangguan Yin and others' faces suddenly changed, because the amount of information contained in Song Changsheng's few short sentences was really too much.

On the other hand, Bai Ruohong's face showed a look of surprise.

He knew that his family would not lose out by marrying into Chihuo, but he did not expect that he would be given a surprise so soon.

The person in charge of Yangzhou can fully represent Song Changsheng.

The value of this sentence is extremely high.

"In the future, I'll have to trouble you all for your care." Chi Huo bowed indifferently to a few people, and then retreated behind Song Changsheng, looking as if no strangers were allowed to approach him.

Song Changsheng frowned slightly. This couldn't go on.

"Chihuo, come with me. I have a few things to tell you."

Song Changsheng called Chihuo Laogui aside and told him, "It is said that a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Your foundation in Yangzhou is weak, and your family cannot give you much help. Remember to make more friends and fewer enemies. Only by getting along with them can you gain a better foothold in Yangzhou.

The Bai family is a force you can utilize. You can interact more with Bai Ruohong on a daily basis. You can also have more contact with the Gan family, the Shen family, and the Li family.

There is no need to suppress the Chu and Shangguan families too much, just keep an eye on them, I will send Fengyu Palace to assist you."

"This old servant will remember the young master's teachings." The old ghost Chihuo bowed solemnly.

"Oh, there is one last thing, and it is also the most important thing."

"Please give me your instructions, young master."

Song Changsheng smiled and patted his shoulder and said, "After getting married, it is more appropriate to take in more concubines and quickly expand the family."

The old ghost Chihuo's face turned red for a rare moment, and he could only nod.

The next morning, Song Changsheng led his people back to Lingzhou.

Chu Nanfeng and others saw them off from afar at the foot of Tianyang Peak.

When the huge body of the [Black Starship] disappeared from their sight, Chu Nanfeng looked at Bai Ruohong with a happy face and felt that everything about it was an eyesore.

He snorted coldly and prepared to turn and leave.

Bai Ruohong seemed not to notice, and took the initiative to approach him and said, "Now that Patriarch Song has left, the affairs of Yangzhou are in the hands of Elder Chihuo. It is only right that we should go and pay him a visit. Where do you want to go, Fellow Daoist Chu?"

"Friend Bai, why haven't you been so proactive in the past? If you want to curry favor with me, then go ahead. I don't have the time to waste here." Chu Nanfeng sneered, turned around and prepared to leave.

Just then, a faint voice sounded behind him.

"Where is Patriarch Chu going?"

Chu Nanfeng's body suddenly stiffened. He turned around and saw the old ghost Chihuo standing on the mountainside, looking at him with a smile.

"Elder Chihuo, I am busy with clan affairs, so I will excuse myself for now." Chu Nanfeng bowed slightly, but the expression on his face was a little stiff.

"Let's put the affairs of the clan aside for now. Let's hold a meeting first to finalize the arrangements for going to Lingzhou to meet the emperor.

The Purple Mansion Ceremony will be held after the clan leader returns. We in Yangzhou cannot miss such a grand event. Let’s set the rules first and don’t let anything go wrong.” The old ghost Chihuo said indifferently.

"This, this, this, what Elder Chihuo said makes sense. This is indeed a big deal. The affairs of the clan are not worth mentioning, not worth mentioning, haha."

Chu Nanfeng smiled stiffly, then walked silently towards the top of the mountain.

"Wouldn't it be better if you did this sooner?" Bai Ruohong smiled contemptuously, and followed leisurely with her hands behind her back.

Shangguan Yin and others looked at each other, but ultimately they did not have the courage to challenge the Song family's authority, and followed one after another.

At this point, Ling and Yang states both belonged to the Song family.

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(End of this chapter)