Peeping into the Immortal Road

Chapter 29: Immortal Cultivation Family
At the banquet to celebrate the killing of the purple-striped black panther, after the heads of the three families raised their glasses and drank together, the topic gradually turned to the whereabouts of the purple-striped black panther's body.

The purple-striped black panther is a monster, and the monster's corpse contains a precious material that has extremely huge value.

Although mortals like them cannot use it, they can still gain a lot of benefits by paying tribute to the immortal cultivation families above.

This is also the reason why after they discovered the purple-striped black panther, they did not drive it away, but instead sent family warriors with talismans to kill it.

Xu Zhentian, the head of the Xu family, picked up his wine glass and spoke first: "This corpse of the purple-striped black panther is a trophy obtained by our three families. In my opinion, it is better to divide it equally and each take what he needs."

His burly figure looked even more majestic against the backdrop of his gorgeous clothes. His face was firm and his eyes were piercing, as if he would not tolerate the slightest doubt.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zheng Yuanchang, the head of the Zheng family, smiled and shook his head.

He smiled and retorted, "Brother Xu, you are wrong. Although we killed the purple-striped black panther together, the Liang family contributed the most in the battle and suffered the greatest losses. In my opinion, the body should belong to the Liang family."

After hearing what Zheng Yuanchang said, Xu Zhentian's expression changed slightly.

A hint of doubt and vigilance flashed in his eyes, and he couldn't help but re-examine Zheng Yuanchang and Liang Tianxiong.

He wondered in his heart: Are the Zheng and Liang families plotting something? Are they trying to take this opportunity to weaken the power of my Xu family and seize the position of county magistrate?
In Heishan County, the Zheng family and the Liang family hold the positions of county magistrate and county lieutenant respectively, and their family power is equally strong.

However, for many years, the Xu family has firmly held the position of county magistrate, and has thus become the most powerful family in Heishan County.

Although the Zheng family and the Liang family are powerful, they have never been able to shake the Xu family's position.

At this moment, Xu Zhentian's heart was filled with alarm. He suspected that Zheng Yuanchang and Liang Tianxiong were secretly colluding to deal with their Xu family.

After hearing what the two said, Liang Tianxiong, the head of the Liang family, was secretly satisfied with Zheng Yuanchang's proposal, but he did not show it on his face.

After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "I have carefully considered the proposals of the two brothers. The body of the purple-striped black panther is indeed extremely precious. Whether it is divided equally or owned by one family, it makes sense."

Having said this, he deliberately paused and swept his eyes across the faces of Xu Zhentian and Zheng Yuanchang.

He noticed Xu Zhentian's vigilance and Zheng Yuanchang's expectation, and was secretly pleased that his words had caught their attention.

Then, Liang Tianxiong continued: "However, I have a better suggestion. My daughter is about to get married in the county town, and I plan to send the corpse of the purple-striped black panther as a dowry."

After Liang Tianxiong finished speaking, Zheng Yuanchang's face remained as calm as water, as if he had already seen through everything, but Xu Zhentian's expression changed subtly.

His brows were slightly furrowed, and an elusive light flashed in his eyes, as if he had thought of something.

"Could it be that your daughter married into the Chen family?"

Xu Zhentian spoke slowly, each word revealing a solemnity and caution.

Unlike Heishan County, there is only one family in Cangling County that can be called a powerful family, and that is the Chen family.

The Chen family has an extraordinary background. They are the mortal branch of the Cangling Chen family, a family of immortal cultivators.

The Chen family is very powerful and they are the relatives of the cultivators. To the three major clans, the Chen family is the supreme master.

The reason why these three powerful families have been able to stand in Heishan County for more than a hundred years is because they have the Chen family as their backer.

Although Liang Tianxiong did not explicitly state whether his daughter married into the Chen family.

But since the corpse of the purple-striped black panther is needed as a dowry.

It must be that only the Chen family is qualified enough to receive this gift.

"It's the Chen family." Liang Tianxiong nodded, his voice full of pride and joy.

When Xu Zhentian heard this confirmation, he felt a little uncomfortable, but he still kept a humble smile on his face.

"Congratulations, Brother Liang." Xu Zhentian said with a cupped hand, "The Chen family is a relative of the immortals. From now on, the elders and villagers of Heishan County like us will have to look up to your daughter."

Liang Tianxiong burst into laughter, and his laughter was full of pride and satisfaction.

"No, no, what are you talking about, Brother Xu?" Liang Tianxiong waved his hands, his face full of joy.

"We in Heishan County are of the same blood, so we must advance and retreat together. This marriage with the Chen family is not only a happy event for my Liang family, but also a great happy event for our Heishan County." Hearing this, Xu Zhentian and Zheng Yuanchang hurriedly complimented him.

In this way, the destination of the purple-striped black panther was determined.

It will be sent to the Chen family as a dowry for the Liang family's daughter, adding a generous gift to the marriage between the Liang and Chen families.

At the same time, Ji Chang withdrew his prying gaze.

The heads of the three powerful families discussed this matter at a dinner party.

But the banquet hall they were in was not open to just anyone.

Even Liang Wu, the current leader of the Black Mountain Gang, with whom Ji Chang was previously bound, was not qualified to enter.

Only the direct descendants of the three great families are qualified to come in.

If Ji Chang had not previously changed his target of spying to Liang Yunfeng, the eldest son of the Liang family.

He also had no chance to overhear the discussions among the heads of the three powerful families about the whereabouts of the corpse of the purple-striped black panther.

There was even no chance to find out that the Chen family, a wealthy family in the county city, were actually relatives of the immortals.

"The so-called immortal relatives should be the relatives of the cultivators."

Ji Chang made a bold guess.

"In that case, there may be monks in the county city."

Ji Chang felt a little emotional.

It turned out that the monk was so close to him.

Originally, he thought that even in the entire Zheng State, the number of cultivators was scarce.

However, it was unexpected that there were cultivators in Cangling County alone, where Heishan County was located.

The State of Zheng was very large, and its territories were in no way inferior to those of some dynasties in previous history.

The State of Zheng had a total of thirteen states and one hundred and eight counties.

Heishan County is located in Cangling County of Jiaozhou, Zheng State.

According to Ji Chang's knowledge, there are eight counties in Jiaozhou alone.

If every county was like Cangling County, with relatives of cultivators.

Doesn’t that mean that there are at least eight immortal cultivation families in Jiaozhou?

wrong.

Including the provincial capital, there should be at least nine immortal cultivation families.

“That’s a lot.”

Ji Chang shook his head, walked lightly to the window, and looked through the window lattice at the darkness outside.

The night is as dark as ink, deep and quiet.

A bright moon hangs high in the sky, casting silvery moonlight.

"The next step is to find a way to go to the county town and meet the real monks."

Ji Chang made the decision silently.

(End of this chapter)