Wu Yuan smiled and said: "Nameng Wu family, the seven branches are as close as one family. This is the ancestral teaching. The elders have taught it since childhood. Wu Yuan dare not forget it."
Wu Mao is the leader of a wealthy clan, and by taking the initiative to bow his head, he has given great face to Heaven.
If Wu Yuan doesn't give him any face, he's afraid that not only the Wu clan, but also Guji, Wu Xiong and even the senior officials of the Hengyun Sect will misunderstand Wu Yuan.
but.
Wu Yuan said that he was "serious", but from beginning to end, he did not deny Wu Mao's proposal.
Zongzhi changes flag? Who can know what will happen in the future?
"Haha, Wu Yuan, the ancestor worship is over here, let's go to the family school and the backyard to have a look. As an elder now, you have to understand the Wu family." Wu Mao said with a smile.
Wu Yuan could not refuse the warm invitation.
that's all.
Wu Mao and Wu Yuan walked at the front of the team, followed by several elders of the Wu family, Wu Xiong and others. They visited the Wu family's mansion again and even went to several 'streets' where a large number of Wu family members lived.
Compared with the first time I visited
This time, it’s not just a quick look!
Wu Mao introduced the Wu clan to Wu Yuan in detail, and called out all the stewards of the Wu clan to salute Wu Yuan and confirm the identity of the elders.
This scene.
Everyone who followed was a little surprised. They were able to confirm that what Wu Mao said before was not a joke or perfunctory.
Treat Wu Yuan as a true 'elder'.
Since ancient times, names and tools cannot be faked.
Wu Mao's public confirmation of Wu Yuan's identity, powers and responsibilities with such great fanfare means that Wu Yuan will truly be able to mobilize the Wu family's resources.
At least, no one in the Wu family dared to question his identity.
After the introduction to the Wu family was completed, Wu Mao welcomed Wu Yuan and his party to the 'restaurant' specially opened by the family.
Hospitality.
It was not until the afternoon that Wu Yuan declined Wu Mao's invitation to stay overnight, and the group left in a carriage.
At the door of Wu's mansion, I watched the shadow of the carriage disappearing.
"Great Elder." Wu Mao turned his head and glanced at the Great Elder and several other ordinary elders.
"I'm afraid you may be full of anger and have many doubts in your hearts."
"Go to the meeting hall and I will explain it clearly." Wu Mao said softly, "I believe you will understand after listening."
Say it.
Wu Mao was the first to walk into the mansion.
Several elders looked at each other in shock. In the end, the elder followed first, and then the other elders followed suit.
...on the carriage on the way back.
"Sir, you have accepted Wu's elder status and banknotes after all." Gu Ji sat on one side and said calmly.
"Otherwise, what can I do?" Wu Yuan played with a stack of gold tickets made of special material in his hand!
One tael of gold is worth ten taels of silver.
This stack of gold tickets may seem small, but each one has a face value of "one hundred taels", and the total value is actually equivalent to 20,000 taels of silver.
"The results of today's trip may not be in line with Young Master's original intention." Gu Ji said calmly.
"Uncle Ji can see it." Wu Yuan smiled: "However, I am a member of the Wu clan, so I can't do too much."
"Since the leader of the Wu Mao clan is wise, let's wait and see. It's still a long time." Wu Yuan leaned back on the narrow car seat and closed his eyes to rest.
An imperceptible smile appeared on Gu Ji's lips and he didn't ask any more questions.
…
Wu family, in the meeting hall.
Many clan members are not qualified to enter, only the clan leader Wu Mao, the great elder and eight other elders gather here.
Several elders came here after hearing the news.
In the hall, everyone looked at the patriarch Wu Mao.
"Clan leader, we believed you and didn't ask questions in front of the clan members. Now, we must give you an explanation." The elder said slowly and logically.
"Great Elder, don't be anxious." Wu Mao glanced at everyone: "Presumably, all the elders are also full of doubts in their hearts, and they want to know the truth urgently."
"I'll keep it short."
"I have received news from the top of the sect that Wu Yuan is not an ordinary specially recruited disciple." Wu Maodao said: "Everyone knows that ordinary specially recruited disciples will only become second-rate masters in the end."
A group of elders couldn't help but nod.
Specially recruited disciples with extraordinary talents, Hengyun Sect has at least one or two, as many as four or five every year, which is very rare.
But wanting to become a first-class master? It’s equally difficult!
Like the entire Nanmeng County, over the past few decades, there have been dozens of specially recruited disciples.
And there are only dozens of first-class masters that have emerged in Nanmeng County over the past few decades.
Could it be that all first-class masters were born as specially recruited disciples?
Unrealistic!
In fact, according to the statistics of Hengyun Sect, less than one-fifth of the specially recruited disciples eventually become first-rate masters.
Within the Hengyun Sect, most of the first-rate masters were born from the large number of senior martial arts academy disciples and Yunwu Palace disciples.
Of course, in terms of proportion alone, the probability of the birth of a strong man who specially recruits disciples is astonishing enough.
As long as you don't become decadent and don't die on the way, you can at least become a second-rate master.
It should be noted that even in the Yunwu disciple hall, those who can eventually become first-rate masters only account for a few tenths of all the disciples.
"According to what the sect's senior officials said, Wu Yuan has great hope of becoming a top master." Wu Mao solemnly said: "In fact, there is even a glimmer of hope of becoming a master of the Earth Ranking."
There was a shock.
Grandmaster of the Earth Ranking? The elders of the Wu family couldn't believe it. Such peerless experts were too far away for them, almost mythical.
A master can establish a sect, establish a sect, and establish territories and borders.
It's no lie.
For example, Yuanhu Villa was founded by the master of the land named "Old Man Yuanhu". He has monopolized the territory for decades and has great prestige.
Even if he only became a top master, it would be terrifying enough. One person could defeat thousands of ordinary soldiers, and it was almost impossible for an ordinary army to trap him.
As strong as the Hengyun Sect, there is only one top master stationed in Nanmeng Mansion all year round.
"Patriarch, I thought you were speaking politely." The great elder couldn't help but said, "Who is that senior official? Is the information reliable?"
“Natural and reliable!”
"This is a sect secret." Wu Mao glanced over and said solemnly: "Remember, what I said today must not be leaked. Once traced by the Supervisory Hall, you should know the culpability."
"clear."
"It will definitely not be leaked." Several elders in the hall said, and they finally understood why the clan leader did not explain publicly.
When it comes to the Supervisory Palace, who dares to be careless?
"Patriarch, having said that, your promise is too much?" An old man in purple clothes couldn't help but said: "The change of clan branches is such a big deal, but the patriarch has never thought of discussing it with us?"
"yes!"
"It's just a gift of silver, but how can we ask the main sect to come?" The other elders couldn't help but nodded.
This is what worries them the most.
The great elder sat on one side and said nothing.
"Stupid." A trace of disappointment flashed in Wu Mao's eyes: "Can't you see? Wu Yuan came today just to have a falling out with his master."
Many elders couldn't help but be shocked when they heard this.
"Zongzhi changed flag?"
Wu Mao shook his head and sighed: "You regard a name as the 'main sect' of a clan that can hardly be called a big clan in Nanmeng. You regard it as a treasure, but Wu Yuan only regards it as a burden."
"I have news. I checked Wu Yuan's files overnight."
"He is not an ungrateful person, and judging from his past deeds, he attaches great importance to the family. Why does he do this to the main sect? He did it on purpose." Wu Maodao: "If we miss Wu Yuan, our Nanmeng Wu family will lose its true identity.
Opportunity to rise.”
"The name of a sect."
"If Wu Yuan becomes a top expert in the future, if he wants to take it away, is it possible that we can keep it? If he doesn't become a top expert, he can't take it away even if he wants to." Wu Mao said softly.
Many elders couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
"We will give Wu Yuan what he wants."
"We must also give him what he doesn't want. Not only must we give it, but we must take the initiative to give it." Wu Mao said slowly: "The purpose is to tie him to my Wu family chariot so that he can't get rid of it even if he wants to.
"
There was silence in the hall.
"As for you worrying about the Wu family in Licheng taking advantage of the small one to swallow up the big one?"
"It's just stupid!"
"Once Wu Yuan takes power in a high position in the clan, if the Wu clan in Licheng wants to expand, they will inevitably move to Nanmeng City." Wu Maodao said: "How many clansmen do the Wu clan in Licheng have? How many clansmen does my lord have?"
"If Wu Yuan wants to hire people in the future, he can't just use people from the Wu family in Licheng."
"After two or three generations, can we still distinguish each other?"
"I can't write two Wus in one stroke. I'm telling it to Wu Yuan, and I'm telling it to you too." Wu Mao said softly.
"But right now..." There are still elders who are hesitant.
"Right now, we are still the main sect. No matter how fast Wu Yuan practices, it will take ten or twenty years for him to become a top master." Wu Mao shook his head and said: "Besides, even if a branch is really formed, the branch of a wealthy family will be far better than that of a small family.
The 'Main Sect' is much stronger."
There was silence, no more objections.
"Great Elder, what do you think?" Wu Mao's eyes fell on the Great Elder.
"Patriarch, what you said makes sense, but we are short-sighted. We will do everything as you say. I only have one suggestion." The great elder said slowly.
Proposal? Wu Mao frowned slightly.
"Increase the amount of silver given to Wu Yuan every year by ten thousand taels!" The great elder said, "Twenty thousand taels is a bit too little."
"Good!" Wu Mao frowned.
…
At dusk, Nanmeng Wuyuan, Guanghui Court.
In the courtyard where Wu Yuan belongs.
"Another 10,000 taels of silver notes have been sent? And there will be 30,000 taels of silver notes every year from now on?" Wu Yuan was stunned, looking at the stack of silver notes handed over by Gu Ji.
The two thousand taels of gold tickets given by the head of the Wu family had exceeded his expectations.
Although the head of the Wu family is much stronger than the Wu family in Licheng, there are more people, bigger stalls, and more places to spend money.
Thirty thousand taels of silver a year? That’s a lot!
"This Wu Mao clan leader is unknown, but it seems that he has unified the opinions of the clan." Gu Ji said: "He has some methods and is more courageous. When you rise, young master, they will probably gain tenfold and a hundredfold benefits."
"Then let them wait first." Wu Yuan shook his head and said. "Uncle Ji, I'm going upstairs to practice first."
Gu Ji nodded.
He admired Wu Yuan very much for this.
No matter how much the outside world praised him, Wu Yuan showed no signs of being proud and would practice alone whenever he had some free time.
In terms of the level of hard work, Guji is inferior to him.
time flies.
The night is getting darker.
Gu Ji has been staying on the first floor, seemingly resting with his eyes closed, but in fact he has been vigilant in all directions to prevent assassination by experts.
As a personal guard, he did not relax at all even in the martial arts academy.
But Guji didn't notice.
A phantom fell silently from the side of the pavilion.
Immediately disappeared into the darkness.
…
There is no curfew in Nanmeng City.
As a big city with a population of one million, it is naturally very lively at night, and a huge man is walking on the bustling Zhongda Street.
"assassin?"
"Those who have reached the level of 'situation control' are the best assassins." The sturdy man grinned and his eyes fell on the majestic nine-story building in the distance: "Star Tower."
"Tsk tsk, this is the government-level Qunxing Tower. I hope you won't disappoint me."