Deep in the hall, memorial tablets are dedicated to several ancestors who have made outstanding contributions since the Bai family established their foothold in the Black Mountain Mountains. Twenty-four longevity candles as thick as arms stand on both sides, and the dim candlelight reflects the flickering of the tablets.
The middle-aged man sitting in the center of the hall is none other than Bai Xianzhong, the current patriarch of the Bai family. He was in the early stages of establishing his foundation. He has been in charge of the family for twenty years and his reputation has become more and more powerful. It can be said that one person supports the Bai family.
There are four men and one woman on both sides, all monks in the late stage of Qi refining. They are in charge of the Bai family's foundation and are the five elders of the clan.
Further down, according to the duties of each department, there are many columns divided into high and low cultivation levels. The place is crowded and dark. Basically all the monks of the Bai family who are currently in the clan are present, and the atmosphere in the whole place is quiet and solemn.
Bai Zichen and Bai Ying stood at the back. They were short, and even when they stood on tiptoes, they could only see the shoulders of the adults in front.
"The uncle seems to be in the second row. It seems that his status in the clan is good. After all, he is only one step away from the late stage of Qi refining. Once he breaks through, he will become the main fighting force in the clan."
With their two ages, if it weren't for the special nature of the whole clan meeting, as long as the Bai family monks can attend regardless of their age and cultivation level, they would not be qualified to enter this council hall. But it is just a decoration, no matter how complete it is.
It was not the turn of the two teenage children to intervene in the clan discussion, and the rest of the people's attention was not on them.
Fatty Bai stretched his head, looking very excited, and lowered his voice: "Brother Chen, have you heard what the clan leader said? Even the Qingfeng Gate has confirmed that it is the cave of Wuyue Zhenren. Our Bai family will be able to dig it out this time.
One or two treasures will make the world prosperous, and maybe one of the five major cultivating families will have a new position in the next few years!"
Chen Taige, a real person from the Five Sacred Mountains, was known as the number one casual cultivator in Mizhou three hundred years ago. He was once a late Jindan cultivator who was expected to reach the realm of Nascent Soul, and he had quite a reputation throughout the Liang Kingdom.
After returning to his hometown of Heishan County in his later years, the Qingfeng Sect was even more overwhelmed. After all, although the Supreme Elder in the sect was also a Jindan master, he was far behind Chen Taige, the number one casual cultivator in Mizhou.
Chen Taige's natal magic weapon is a set of heavy-duty magic weapons in the shape of five peaks, which is why he got his title. The five peaks appeared together, and countless monks died under this magic weapon.
However, this true man seemed to have no heirs. After his death, the disciples who followed him quickly dispersed, but several magic weapons, including the Five Sacred Peaks, were nowhere to be found.
At that time, some people speculated that Wuyue Zhenren had a real treasure cave in the dark. Within a hundred years after his death, there was a treasure hunting craze. After a long time, it slowly faded away.
Bai Zichen carefully recalled the records about Wuyue Zhenren in the Heishan County Chronicles, and couldn't help but be fascinated by them.
"The key to the Wuyue Immortal Cave Mansion depends on the attitude of the Qingfeng Sect. If they are willing to give us a sip of the soup, that's fine. But if they want to monopolize this opportunity and exclude all the immortal cultivating families, our Bai family will have to work hard.
I'm afraid I can only lose my wife and lose our troops with all my strength."
Elder Bai Shoushun, who has white beard and hair but rosy complexion, is as powerful as Hong Zhong. He is not only a Qi Refining Dzogchen practitioner, but also a senior member of the family. "Honggu, your Jiang Liang is from the Qingfeng Sect, and his master is the elder of Fu Dian."
Position, has he heard any news from within the sect, and what are the plans of those big shots?"
In Heishan County, the Qingfeng Sect is said to have the best and most resources, and is vaguely in conflict with the other immortal cultivating families.
But after so many years, I have long been part of you, and you have been part of me.
For example, the Bai family has more than ten disciples who have joined the sect from generation to generation. Elder Honggu's Taoist companion was also a disciple of the inner sect of Qingfeng sect. Although he is not good at fighting and fighting, his skill with talismans is famous far and near, and he is already a first-level disciple.
A top-grade talisman.
"Brother Liang sent a letter yesterday. The opinion of several elders of Qingfeng Sect is to unite with several cultivating families to first encircle Wuyue Zhenren's cave and drive away the scattered cultivators, and then slowly develop it..."
The only woman among the five elders was a middle-aged beautiful woman with a plump figure and a hint of wind and frost in the corners of her eyes. She pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly.
"It would be great if we have the opportunity to cooperate. Our family contributes a lot of resources to the Qingfeng Sect every year, and we actively respond to any orders. We should not be left behind in this response."
"It's hard to say. Those five families are so powerful that even the Qingfeng Sect would have a headache if they really join forces. They will definitely worry about their ideas."
It is said to be a clan meeting, but it is actually a discussion among the five elders. Occasionally, Bai Xianzhong will say something, and everyone will immediately stop listening and wait for him to finish before continuing the discussion. The rest of the clan, regardless of their status, unless they are named by the elders, will not
One who dares to speak without permission.
Bai Zichen was hiding at the back, leaning against a beam and listening with great interest. How could he know so many sects of various families in Heishan County and his own clan just by reading books, many of which he would need to pay attention to when traveling in the world of immortality in the future.
"...Then it's settled. Tomorrow Honggu and Bai Lu will bring a group of clan members to set off with me to Wuyue Zhenren's cave. The affairs of the clan will be left to the elder. In addition, the patrol team will cheer me up and send more people.
, increase the number of patrols, and use thunderous means when necessary. Loose cultivators have gathered recently to prevent some short-sighted Jie cultivators from coming to my Bai family with evil intentions."
With the decision from the patriarch Bai Xianzhong, the Bai family's next actions were decided.
The sudden departure of a foundation-building monk, two elders and a team of elite family monks will inevitably leave a lot of strength inside the Bai family. Bai Zichen suddenly felt that the family was not as safe as he imagined, and the original plan for steady development might not be possible.
After changing it, I am still too weak.
A boy who had just successfully refined his Qi had not yet learned any spells and had no life-saving means at his disposal. Even a few strong men armed with weapons could threaten him.
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"Chen'er, here are five Vajra Talisman, five Fireball Talisman, and five Divine Movement Talisman. I taught you the specific usage methods last night. You must remember them well."
Bai Jiuan rubbed Bai Zichen's head and said earnestly, "While uncle is not at home, don't run around. Live well with Bai Ying and his family on Qingfeng Cliff. Don't go back to Fufeng Ridge for the time being."
"Uncle, I understand." Bai Zichen nodded honestly.
As soon as the clan meeting ended yesterday, Bai Jiuan received a notice and was selected into a team of twelve people to accompany the clan leader to the Five Mountains Immortal Cave Mansion.
The family's orders cannot be violated, not to mention that there are big risks, which are naturally accompanied by big opportunities.
He is a Four Spiritual Roots monk, and he has less than ten years left before the age of fifty when his vitality and blood will decline. If he still wants to reach the foundation building stage, he will have no chance without risking his life.
But I, my little nephew who has just embarked on the path to immortality, can't rest assured. The Bai family has set up a large formation with Hanxiu Peak as the center. However, the edge areas only have basic functions of early warning and blindness. Only the formation within the main peak can provide real protection.
Kill the enemy.
After thinking about it, he simply entrusted Bai Zichen to Bai Ying's parents. Both of them were monks in the middle stage of Qi refining. They had the ability to protect themselves if they encountered a calamity cultivator. The family patrol team could arrive after a little delay.
At the same time, in order to give my little nephew a certain degree of self-protection, he stuffed a bunch of talismans over him.
It is said that human relationships in the world of immortality are indifferent, and Taoist friends, tribesmen, and even Taoist companions, masters and disciples can betray each other in the face of interests, but Bai Zichen still felt the true care from his uncle.
After explaining the matters and greeting Bai Ying's parents, Bai Jiu'an left in a hurry. Looking at his back, Bai Zichen felt a little heavy in his heart.
They are worried about the uncertain future of their uncle's trip, anxious about their own low cultivation level, and confused about the fate of the Bai family amid the turmoil.
Once a family member like him loses the protection of his family, his life will be like that of the lowest-level casual cultivator, wandering in the wind and rain, with no fixed place to live.