Zhu Xiaosuo returned to the Zhu Clan as the sun had already set.
Yet, Zhuang Yun was still waiting for him.
"Did you get the Rebirth Pill?"
"Yes, I was lucky enough to obtain it."
Zhuang Yun smiled slightly:
"Good. Then hurry and use it to break through, I'll guard you."
Zhu Xiaosuo shook his head:
"No, I need to convene a family eting first."
"Why hold a family eting instead of focusing on your breakthrough?"
"To make arrangents for the future."
Zhuang Yun's smile froze on his face, initially not understanding what he ant.
Then he realized and asked:
"Has that matter been resolved?"
"Not yet, but the situation is dire."
"Alright, have you thought about how to arrange everything?"
"Yes, I figured it out on the way back."
"Then go ahead."
"Alright."
Late at night, everyone Zhu Xiaosuo had nad to attend the Zhu Clan eting had arrived.
Zhuang Yun, Madam Feng, Zhu Qigao, Zhu Liude, Dogged Luck, Zhu Liusong, Wei Min, and the now taller Jieku.
"I called everyone here late at night because there's an urgent matter to discuss."
Zhu Xiaosuo took a sip of tea, looking down at the ground.
"I'm about to risk my life for sothing, so I wanted to say my final goodbyes to all of you in case sothing happens, and make arrangents for the aftermath."
Zhu Xiaosuo then recounted his experiences at Black Snow Ridge and the matter of being proposed to by various cultivator clans in the City of Seeking Immortality, as well as the academy examination in the City of Seeking Immortality.
"You all know the Zhu Clan well, and the issues in our backyard. Even the Shang Shan family of Ruoshui Money House lost half of their children. With our Zhu Clan's strength, marrying into a powerful family would likely lead to a dead end."
Everyone present wore solemn expressions.
It wasn't that they didn't want to reach higher, but they didn't want to do so in this manner.
They were all smart enough to know that when strength and status don't match, the disparity would eventually tear you apart.
Zhuang Yun, understanding Zhu Xiaosuo's intention to participate in the academy examination, said:
"Actually, you don't have to..."
Zhu Xiaosuo shook his head and said:
"Godfather. When a person is about to die, their words are kind. Everyone here has either done a favor or contributed to the Zhu Clan. I can't drag you all down a path of no return with . So, I've decided to face the danger alone."
Zhu Xiaosuo took another sip of tea, calming his sowhat nervous heart.
Yes, he was nervous.
Even after surviving countless life-and-death situations, facing death again still made him nervous.
It's the fear of death and the instinctive desire to survive.
Even as a cultivator beyond the mortal realm, you can't completely rid your soul of such instincts.
"If I succeed, our Zhu Clan can swallow the entire Mountain Chicken County and rge into Immortal-Knocking Town. If I fail, I die alone."
"Clan Leader! Why put yourself through this? You've escaped danger so many tis, even if you marry into..."
Zhu Xiaosuo interrupted Zhu Qigao's words.
"In the face of absolute power, sches are useless, you know that. Qigao, regarding the previous matter with Zhu Sixiu, it was my fault. You and Zhu Liude have been with the longest, I hope you both live well."
"Clan Leader..."
Zhu Liude also looked sorrowful.
Zhu Xiaosuo continued:
"Mother."
Madam Feng sighed:
"Sigh, what do you want to say to ?"
"If I die, let your eldest daughter Zhu Run be the next clan leader. She's your daughter, so I hope when the Zhu Clan and Zhuang Clan split, you'll treat them equally."
"You have my word. They're all my children, I won't be biased and let the Zhu Clan fall."
"Good. I also hope you can preserve Zhu Qigao and Zhu Liude's positions. If you find them troubleso, just let them live comfortably with idle positions. The Zhu Clan can afford it."
"Alright, I understand. Don't worry."
"County Constable Dogged Luck."
"Master Zhu. I'm here."
"If I die, you probably won't be able to keep your position as County Constable. You might have to return to Yellow Dog County. If you encounter any trouble, you can seek my mother's help. In recognition of your dedication, I promise on behalf of the Zhu Clan to help you through a difficult ti once."
"Thank you, Master Zhu. Being appreciated by you is my fortune. I wish you success in the examination!"
"Alright. Zhu Liusong."
"I'm here."
"I'm sorry, even if I die, you might not beco part of the seventh generation. But rest assured, if I die, Zhu Qigao and Zhu Liude won't affect your true status. At that ti, I hope you can assist my sister Zhu Run to ensure the Zhu Clan doesn't fall."
"You're too kind, Clan Leader. As a Zhu, it's my duty."
"Wei Min."
"Present."
"I owe you greatly for saving my life, and I've only repaid you with a Yellow Dog County arrest warrant."
"Master Zhu, you're too kind. I was just following orders that day, not worthy of your gratitude."
"That's a separate matter. If I die, you won't fare well in Yellow Dog County, where I've suppressed many constables. You'd better return to Mountain Chicken County to help my mother handle so affairs between the Zhu Clan and Zhuang Clan."
"Understood."
"Godfather."
Zhuang Yun also looked troubled.
"Say what you want directly."
"If I die, please help collect my body."
Zhu Xiaosuo didn't say it explicitly, but Zhuang Yun understood his aning.
The secret of Zhu Xiaosuo's cultivation resources was carried with him.
Asking Zhuang Yun to collect his body ant leaving all cultivation resources to him.
That bottle of Spirit Crystals and the unused ridian Soothing Pill.
From once being life-and-death rivals to now entrusting his final affairs to his godfather.
Neither knew when this incredible transformation occurred.
But both understood without words.
"Alright."
"At that ti, I hope you can also take care of Jieku. This child has a Buddhist nature and won't be a burden to you."
"Sure."
"Jieku."
"Wah..."
"Cry less. If I don't return, listen to Grandpa Zhuang."
"Wah..."
Jieku, now five and a half, couldn't help but cry out loud.
Zhu Xiaosuo patted his little head:
"Don't be too sad. If I don't return, it ans I've gone to find your master. I still have so unresolved words with your master Shi Kengngguaipian and need to apologize."
"Wah... Master Zhu..."
Zhu Xiaosuo took another sip of tea, calming his emotions.
"If I die, the Zhu Clan will have no cultivator to hold the fort. Godfather is willing to help, but he's not from Mountain Chicken County, making it inconvenient for him to intervene in many matters. So, if sothing happens to , you must contract our businesses, giving up transportation, ironworking, and the most troubleso entertainnt businesses, and only keep the dicinal herb business to ensure survival. Whether we can rise again depends on fate."
"Alright."
"Yes, Clan Leader."
"That's all I have to say. You can all leave now. I need to prepare for the examination."
"Master Zhu, I take my leave."
"Yes, Clan Leader."
After a while, only Zhuang Yun and Zhu Xiaosuo remained in the room.
"Godfather, I trouble you to guard and assist in my breakthrough."
Zhuang Yun, having nothing more to say, replied softly:
"Begin."
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