Duty Hall Disturbance
Falling in Love with You
630book
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After returning to his residence, Wang Changsheng finally accepted his third granduncle's suggestion to not overlay the charm array on top of the charms for the time being. After all, he had only learned how to make charms for a short period of time. If he rashly tried to overlay the charm array, the probability of failure was very high.
He only had 12 Fireball Charms with a layer of charm array on top of them. [Latest Chapter Reading …]
After figuring this out, Wang Changsheng threw this matter to the back of his mind and took out the Jade Slip to read.
During the day, Wang Changsheng used an ordinary brush to draw charms on white paper. At night, he meditated and cultivated. His days were very fulfilling. In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.
On this day, after breakfast, Wang Changsheng left the courtyard and walked in a certain direction.
According to the usual practice, five days before was the day of the family's distribution of spirit stones. Usually, his father would bring the spirit stones to him. Perhaps because of his busy work, Wang Ming Yuan had not come this time. Therefore, Wang Changsheng could only go in person.
After the time it took to burn a stick of incense, Wang Changsheng stopped in front of a pavilion that was nearly ten feet high. The plaque of the pavilion was engraved with three large golden words: "Duty Hall".
The Duty Hall was the place to deal with the family's chores, assign disciples to carry out tasks, and also distribute spirit stones and pills. Strangely, the Duty Hall, which was usually very lively, was particularly quiet today. Not many people came in and out.
In this regard, Wang Changsheng did not care too much and walked in.
The Duty Hall had a total of two floors. The first floor was the place to assign tasks, and the second floor was the place to distribute spirit stones. Walking into the Duty Hall, Wang Changsheng was surprised to find that there was no one on the first floor. Just as he was puzzled, a fierce quarrel came from the second floor.
Wang Changsheng could not hear clearly what was said.
Wang Changsheng frowned slightly and walked towards the stairs leading to the second floor.
"No, I don't want blank charms. I want spirit stones."
"That's right. We want spirit stones, not blank talisman papers. These things are useless to us."
"I've already said that the clan has encountered some difficulties. Please understand. For the time being, we'll use blank talisman papers to replace spirit stones. Once the clan has overcome this crisis, we'll definitely give you spirit stones." A yellow-robed elder in his sixties or seventies patiently explained.
"Humph, Fifth Elder, it's not that we want to make things difficult for you, but our lives have always been tight. We can only count on the Spirit Stones every month. We understand that the family has encountered difficulties, but the blank Talisman paper has already been distributed for three months. Don't tell me that it will continue to be distributed?" A middle-aged man with a long beard snorted softly.
He retorted loudly.
"That's right. How long will it take? You have to give us an explanation today."
"Yeah! Fifth Elder, you can't keep giving us blank talismans just because you say the clan is in trouble! "
"Fifth Elder, if you can't handle it, we want to see the Patriarch and let him handle it."
"That's right. See the Patriarch and let him give us an explanation."
Hearing the clansmen's words, Wang Changsheng frowned. From the conversations of the crowd, he vaguely understood the cause of this dispute. This was a dispute over spirit stones. The clan couldn't even distribute spirit stones to the clansmen. Where did his father get the spirit stones to buy auxiliary magic tools? Could it be that his father had really used the clan's spirit stones?
Thinking of this, Wang Changsheng's face couldn't help but reveal a trace of worry.
"Hey, isn't this our Young Patriarch?" It wasn't known who said this, but everyone turned their heads and focused their gaze on Wang Changsheng.
Dozens of eyes focused on Wang Changsheng, causing him to frown.
"Young Patriarch, you have to be the judge. The clan has already distributed blank talisman papers for three months. How can they continue to distribute blank talisman papers this month? How do you want us to cultivate?"
"That's right. Young Patriarch, tell the Patriarch to distribute the spirit stones this month first! Then distribute the blank talisman papers next month. "
"Young Patriarch, take us to see the Patriarch! The Patriarch will definitely be able to solve this matter for us. "
Facing the questioning of the clansmen, Wang Changsheng didn't know how to answer. However, he knew that if he didn't handle it well, it was likely to bring trouble to his father.
After thinking carefully, Wang Changsheng slowly opened his mouth and said, "Father is busy with official business and I rarely see him. As for using blank talisman papers instead of spirit stones, I think it's a joint decision of the clan elders. Even if I'm the Young Patriarch, I can't change it. This time, I'm also here to receive the blank talisman papers." After saying this, Wang Changsheng shifted his gaze to the yellow-robed man.
The old man.
Hearing this, the yellow-robed old man nodded in satisfaction and said, "That's right. This decision was made by the elders. Even the Young Patriarch must abide by it." After saying this, the yellow-robed old man took out a stack of talisman papers and an account book from his sleeve.
Wang Changsheng stepped forward and took the blank talisman papers. He dipped his finger in cinnabar and pressed his fingerprint on the three black characters written on the paper, "Wang Changsheng".
Seeing this situation, some of the clansmen's faces relaxed. The Young Patriarch received the blank talisman papers, so they couldn't be too calculative.
"Humph, how do I know if the Young Patriarch is putting on a show for us. On the surface, he's receiving the blank talisman papers, but in private, he's taking the spirit stones." A middle-aged man with a long beard whispered in a low voice.
Although the middle-aged man's voice was very soft, many of the clansmen still heard it. After listening to the middle-aged man's words, many of the clansmen's faces showed signs of suspicion again. However, due to the identity of the Young Patriarch, they didn't dare to casually talk about it.
Seeing this, Wang Changsheng's face became serious. He looked at the clansmen present and said seriously, "Everyone, we come from the same ancestor. From the time we were born until now, the clan has invested a huge amount of resources in each of us. At present, the clan has only encountered some difficulties. We should help each other.
We should unite and help the clan pass through this difficult time. Don't question the clan's decision. As for the clansmen who think that I'm putting on a show, I don't want to refute it. I don't want to refute it, and I don't want to refute it. Heaven is watching what people do. I, Wang Changsheng, have a clear conscience. "
After listening to Wang Changsheng's righteous words, some of the clansmen lowered their heads in shame. The suspicion on their faces also dissipated. However, some of the clansmen still didn't believe Wang Changsheng's words.
"Young Patriarch, it's wrong for us to question the clan's decision. However, you should give us a deadline! You can't keep giving us blank talisman papers! "A clansman inquired.
"If it's fast, it'll take a month. If it's slow, it'll take half a year. I guarantee with my status as the Patriarch that I will give you the spirit stones within half a year." At this moment, a dignified voice sounded from behind Wang Changsheng.
Hearing this, Wang Changsheng turned around to look. Wang Ming Yuan was walking up the stairs. His dignified gaze swept across everyone present.
"I didn't think that in the end, father would still be alarmed." Seeing his father, Wang Changsheng smiled bitterly. The thing he didn't want to see the most had happened.
"Since the Patriarch has said so, we naturally won't doubt it." Seeing Wang Ming Yuan, the middle-aged man who had been refuting him earlier said without hesitation. He looked as if he was following the Patriarch's lead.
"I believe in the Patriarch. Half a year it is."
"The Patriarch's words are trustworthy."
Hearing Wang Ming Yuan guarantee with his status as the Patriarch, the clansmen naturally didn't doubt him. Under the persuasion of the yellow-robed elder, the clansmen left the Duty Hall. The Duty Hall returned to its original tranquility.
Look at the refreshing scenery!
Chapter 8
Undercurrent
Falling In Love With You
630book
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
"Patriarch, if you had come a little later, I'm afraid that these bastards would have destroyed the Duty Hall." After sending away the troublemakers, the yellow-robed elder couldn't help but sigh in relief. He looked at Wang Ming Yuan and said. [Latest Chapter Reading …]
"Fifth Uncle, you should just call me Second Brat! If you call me Patriarch, I'm afraid my life will be shortened. "Hearing this, the dignified expression on Wang Ming Yuan's face disappeared. He smiled bitterly and said.
"Okay, okay, I won't say any polite words. Although they won't cause trouble this time, you must quickly solve the Spirit Stone problem. You have to know that in these years, because of certain things, some uncles are very dissatisfied with you. If the clansmen also cause trouble, there will be big trouble." The yellow-robed elder said.
He glanced at Wang Changsheng and said sincerely and earnestly.
"Nephew understands Fifth Uncle's words. Nephew still has things to deal with. I'll come see you another day." Wang Ming Yuan nodded and left with Wang Changsheng.
"Father, is the clan really unable to give out Spirit Stones?" Walking to a place where there was no one, Wang Changsheng looked around and asked in a low voice.
"Don't worry, Father can solve it. You can focus on your cultivation." Wang Ming Yuan's tightly knitted eyebrows relaxed. He smiled softly, but everyone could see that his smile was forced.
"Father, can you privately give me a few dozen blank Fu Papers?"
"Blank Fu Papers? You want to learn how to make Fu Papers, right? No problem, but the quantity can't be too much. I'll send someone to deliver it to you later. "Hearing this, Wang Ming Yuan was slightly surprised, but he quickly reacted and agreed without hesitation.
"I don't need too much. Two or three dozen will do. If it's really not enough, one dozen is also not a problem."
After today's matter, Wang Changsheng realized that the pressure his father was facing was greater than he had imagined. He should help his father do something.
Not long after Wang Changsheng returned to his residence, Wang Ming Yuan sent someone to deliver the blank Fu Papers. There were no less than ten dozen. This number shocked Wang Changsheng. If the person who delivered it was not his father's trusted aide, Wang Changsheng would not have dared to accept it.
What Wang Changsheng did not know was that the clan had bought a large number of blank Fu Papers. Because of some reasons, they could not be sold and were kept in the clan's warehouse. Wang Ming Yuan used the power of the clan leader and could still take out ten dozen blank Fu Papers. Of course, Wang Ming Yuan also hoped that his son could learn how to make Fu Papers.
He could help a little in the future.
Although there were eleven dozen blank Fu Papers in his hand, Wang Changsheng did not immediately start to make Fu Papers. Although he had read the contents of the jade slip several times, out of caution, Wang Changsheng read the contents of the jade slip again.
After reading the contents of the jade slip, Wang Changsheng had lunch, bathed and changed his clothes, and began to make Fu Papers.
In half a month's time, Wang Changsheng had not only mastered the three fire attribute Fu Papers, but was also familiar with the basic Fu Papers of other attributes. However, he had not tried it on blank Fu Papers.
In a quiet room of the Wang Family, a middle-aged man wearing a blue robe was sitting on a chair. Not far in front of him stood a middle-aged man with a long beard with an extremely respectful expression.
If Wang Changsheng were here, he would definitely recognize that the blue-robed man was his uncle Wang Mingzhi.
"Wang Hai, Second Brother guarantees in his capacity as the Patriarch that the spirit stones problem will be solved within half a year?" Wang Mingzhi looked at the middle-aged man and asked.
"Yes, the Patriarch said this in front of many clansmen. Many clansmen couldn't continue to make trouble after hearing this. So, they left under the persuasion of the Fifth Elder," Wang Hai replied respectfully.
"Did he say how the spirit stones problem will be solved? Or what measures will be taken? "
"He didn't. Do you want to find someone to make trouble?"
"No need. I have a sense of propriety in this matter. You can go! Wait until I become the Patriarch. I won't forget to give you benefits, "Wang Mingzhi shook his head and made a promise.
"Yes, the white-haired old man opened his eyes, waved his hand, and said lightly.
The one-armed old man wanted to say something. But, he hesitated and swallowed his words after hearing the white-haired old man's words.
"It's rare for all the uncles to gather together. If I remember correctly, the last time was when I was elected as the clan leader. What's wrong? Did something big happen in the clan that requires all the uncles to come together?" Wang Ming Yuan sat down at the head of the table and glanced at Wang Mingzhi on his left.
The elders in the room chuckled.
"Ming Yuan, we old fellows are already old. It stands to reason that we shouldn't meddle in clan affairs. But, as the Patriarch, you're really outrageous. You can't even distribute the spirit stones to the clansmen every month," said a purple-robed old man sitting at the end of the table.
"That's right. Previously, in order to cut down on expenses, we reduced the amount of spirit stones given out every month. But now, we're not giving out any spirit stones at all. Mingyuan, Seventh Uncle is really disappointed in you," another elder echoed.
"If this goes on, the clan will sooner or later be destroyed by your hands."
The clan elders spoke one after another, all of them blaming Wang Ming Yuan. Not a single one of them was good.
Sitting at the head of the table, Wang Ming Yuan frowned and looked at Wang Mingzhi. He found that his big brother was looking at him with a smile that wasn't a smile.
Seeing Wang Ming Yuan's increasingly ugly face, the smile on Wang Mingzhi's face became even brighter. Most of the uncles present supported him, but those who supported Wang Ming Yuan couldn't come because they were tied up with clan affairs.
"Cutting expenses was agreed upon by all the uncles. As for the spirit stones distributed to the clansmen every month, I've already said it. It's just that we're short on cash flow. In half a year, no, in three months, I'll definitely solve this problem. Uncles, please give me some time." Wang Ming Yuan's eyes flashed with determination.
"Three months? If you continue like this, not to mention three months, I think it won't even take a month before the clan's members are dismissed. I think you should just abdicate, "sneered the one-armed old man.
After listening to the one-armed old man's words, the white-haired old man frowned and looked at the others. Most people's expressions didn't change. Obviously, they already knew about this matter. The white-haired old man glanced at Wang Mingzhi with deep meaning.
"Yes, abdicate. The position of clan leader should be given to the capable person."
"Abdicate?" Hearing this, Wang Changsheng's face changed slightly. He glanced at the uncles and sneered, "Ninth Uncle, didn't I just send your grandson to cultivate the spirit fields? Do you have to say this? "
"I'm not abusing my position for personal revenge. If the next clan leader asks my grandson to cultivate the spirit fields, I have no objection. Anyway, it's all for the clan." The one-armed old man shook his head and denied abusing his position for personal revenge. He then said, "Ming Yuan, it's not that I want to criticize you, but you've been the clan leader for more than ten years, and now the clan can't even distribute the spirit stones every month.
Don't you have any responsibility? In addition, at the beginning, you refused to marry the Family Li and married a rogue cultivator, which made our relationship with the Family Li very tense. Isn't that your doing? Also, because your son's cultivation is stagnant, you disturbed the old ancestor's cultivation and asked him to check on your son. Isn't that your fault? "
In the face of the one-armed old man's questioning, Wang Mingyuan frowned. He didn't know how to answer for a while. Ninth Uncle was telling the truth, and he really couldn't refute.
"The current situation of the clan is not optimistic. If we change the clan leader rashly, it will easily cause turmoil and is not conducive to unity. Let's wait for a while!" The white-haired old man sitting on the right said.
"Hmph, big brother, I know Ming Yuan is your son, but you don't have to be so protective! Don't tell me that your bloodline will continue to dominate the position of the clan leader even if the successor is incompetent? "The one-armed old man snorted softly and spoke with slight dissatisfaction.
"Old Ninth, you can't say that. Mingyuan was able to become the patriarch because the majority of the people agreed to it. Moreover, our Wang family has no precedent for changing the patriarch. If the patriarch can be removed as he pleases, doesn't that mean the next patriarch can also be removed as he pleases?" The white-haired old man said unhurriedly. He glanced at Wang Mingzhi and said indifferently.
"Well …" The one-armed old man didn't know how to answer all of a sudden.
"Big brother, of course we can't dismiss the clan leader at will, but he can't even give out the magical stones to the clansmen every month. It's useless for him to be the clan leader."
"Exactly, Ming Yuan has been the clan leader for more than a decade, and the clan is getting poorer and poorer. It's really necessary to change the clan leader. If big brother thinks we're being selfish, how about we let the ordinary clansmen decide whether Ming Yuan can continue to be the clan leader or not?" An elder suggested.
Hearing that, the white-haired old man frowned slightly, but didn't say anything. Because of the reduction of the magical stones to the clansmen every month and the replacement of the magical stones with blank talismans, many clansmen must be dissatisfied with his son as the clan leader. Letting them choose the clan leader was no different from abdicating.
"I was wondering why it's so lively today. It turns out that you're choosing the clan leader. Can I say a few words?" Right at this moment, a middle-aged man dressed like a scholar walked in. The man had handsome features and a thin body, and he kept fanning himself with a folding fan.
"I was wondering who it was! Ah, it's you, my seventeenth brother. I thought you didn't like to interfere in the clan's affairs? "Seeing the middle-aged scholar, the one-armed old man was surprised and asked curiously.
"Hehe, ninth brother, no matter what you say, I'm still a member of the Wang Clan. How can I not interfere in such an important matter as choosing the clan leader?" The middle-aged scholar chuckled.
Wang Ming Yuan was also surprised to see this middle-aged scholar. This seventeenth uncle cultivated the Confucian Dao Cultivation Art. Normally, he liked to mince words and make friends with ordinary people. He almost never interfered in the clan's affairs and could be said to be a neutral faction. However, his cultivation was ranked in the top three of the clan, so no one dared to underestimate him.
"If seventeenth brother has something to say, then say it. Let everyone hear it. In any case, there are no outsiders here," the white-haired old man said.
Hearing this, everyone looked at the middle-aged Confucian scholar, wanting to hear what kind of good plan he had to offer.
With so many people looking at him, the middle-aged scholar felt a bit embarrassed. He lightly coughed and said, "Big Brother thinks that the clan leader is chosen by everyone and can't be removed just like that. Ninth brother thinks that the clan leader should be the most capable person. I think that you're all right. I have a suggestion. Let Second Nephew be the clan leader for three more months.
If he can turn the situation around in three months and turn the losses into profits, then let him continue. If he continues to lose spirit stones, then we'll replace him. What do you think? "
"This method is acceptable, but three months is too short. It'll take at least a year," the white-haired old man bargained.
"Hmph, I also think three months is too long! How can the clan have so many spirit stones for him to waste? "
Seeing that the two sides were about to quarrel again, the middle-aged scholar hurriedly said, "How about this, each of you take a step back. Two months. If you don't agree, then just ask the Ancestor. Continuing to quarrel like this isn't a solution."
Hearing the word 'Ancestor', the expressions of the single-armed old man and the white-haired old man changed slightly.
The white-haired old man hesitated for a moment before looking at Wang Ming Yuan. The latter nodded and thought for a moment before saying, "I don't have any objections. If Ninth Brother wants to go to the Ancestor, then I'll accompany you."
"Hmph, I don't want to quarrel with you! I agree with this, but I'll say this first. If Mingyuan can't turn the losses into profits in two months, then he must immediately abdicate. "The single-armed old man put forward his conditions. He had already understood the clan's current situation through his son. They had lost several thousand spirit stones, so he didn't believe that this hole could be filled.
Wang Ming Yuan could fill it up in two months.
"No problem, but the Immortal Gathering Residence's steward needs to be replaced." Hearing this, Wang Ming Yuan agreed without hesitation and also stated his conditions.
"Deal. I can also rest for a few days." Wang Mingzhi thought that a steward wouldn't be able to stir up any waves, so he agreed.
That's it for you.
Chapter 11
Father's Shock
Falling in Love with You
630book
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
After reaching an agreement, Wang Mingzhi and the rest naturally didn't stay any longer. The group of clan elders left the ancestral hall one after another. 【..】
"Seventeenth Brother, it's good that you came today. Otherwise, I don't know how things would end!" The white-haired old man smiled at the middle-aged scholar and said gratefully.
The Wang Clan had been established for hundreds of years, and the clan had already formed a strict system. Peers were addressed according to their birth order. For example, Wang Changsheng was ranked seventh among his peers, so he should be addressed as Seventh Brother or Seventh Brother.
"That's right! Seventeenth Uncle, if you didn't come, I don't know how big brother and the rest would be causing trouble! "Wang Ming Yuan also looked at the middle-aged scholar with gratitude.
"You're thanking the wrong person. If Third Brother didn't ask me to come, I wouldn't have bothered to come!"
"Third Brother?"
"Third Uncle?"
Wang Ming Yuan and the white-haired old man looked at each other and saw a touch of surprise in each other's eyes.
In Wang Ming Yuan's impression, Third Uncle usually preached in the classroom and focused on training the younger generation of the clan. He rarely got involved in clan affairs. Because of this, Third Uncle and Seventeenth Uncle were closer than the other brothers. Wang Ming Yuan didn't find it strange that Third Uncle could persuade Seventeenth Uncle.
But the question was, who persuaded Third Uncle?
"Yes, Third Brother asked me to be a peacemaker. But then again, Ming Yuan, you're really a little bad as a clan leader. You're usually fair in your work. Even if Third Brother asked me to come, I wouldn't have come." The middle-aged scholar's expression was a little serious.
Wang Ming Yuan heard this and his face turned red. As the clan leader, he couldn't escape the responsibility of the clan's current situation.
"Ahem, anyway, I still have to thank you this time. Seventeenth Brother, I have a Welcoming Immortals Painting in my hand. It was made by Immortal Heavenly Talisman before he stepped into the World of Immortals. Are you interested in taking a look?" The white-haired old man coughed lightly and changed the topic.
"Immortal Heavenly Talisman? Big Brother, are you talking about the cultivation genius who stepped into the World of Immortals at the age of fifty and achieved the Yuanying Taoism in hundreds of years? "The middle-aged scholar was slightly stunned when he heard this, and then he was overjoyed and very excited.
"Yes, I got this painting by chance. I don't know whether it's real or not. Seventeenth Brother, can you help me identify the authenticity?" The white-haired old man stroked his beard with a proud face. Anyone who had a painting of Immortal Yuanying in his hand would feel proud.
"Then I'll bother you, Big Brother. Let's go! I can't wait. "After that, the middle-aged scholar dragged the white-haired old man away in a hurry with an impatient look.
"Whether you can continue to be the clan leader depends on your performance in these two months. If you need help, come to the Green Bamboo Pavilion to find me." When Wang Ming Yuan was in a daze, a voice transmission appeared in his mind.
"Two months?" Wang Ming Yuan heard this, smiled bitterly, shook his head, and left the ancestral hall.
At noon, the lecture had ended. There were only two figures in the large teaching hall, one old and one young. They were Wang Changsheng and Third Uncle Wang Li.
"Third Uncle, do you think Seventeenth Uncle can persuade the other clan elders?" Wang Changsheng looked at Third Uncle with a frown and a worried face.
"It's hard to say. It's the first time I've seen so many clan elders making trouble." Wang Li shook his head with a touch of worry in his muddy eyes.
Hearing this, Wang Changsheng's face was a little disappointed. He took the Talisman to find his father in the morning, but was told that his father went to the ancestral hall. He didn't think much and went to the teaching hall to chat with Third Uncle. He accidentally learned that First Uncle united a group of clan elders in an attempt to force his father to abdicate. The ancestral hall was an important place. Even if he was the young clan leader, he couldn't casually enter and leave.
With no other choice, Wang Changsheng could only ask for help from Third Uncle.
"Do you blame Third Uncle for not going to the ancestral hall to speak for you?" Wang Li seemed to have seen through Wang Changsheng's thoughts and asked.
"No." Wang Changsheng hurriedly denied, but his face couldn't help but redden. He was clearly lying.
"Brat, do you think you can hide your little thoughts from Third Uncle?" Wang Li scolded with a smile. He sighed and continued, "These years, I've rarely interfered with clan affairs. Even if I did go, I wouldn't be able to help your father much. Also, a few years ago, you often came to my courtyard. Do you think those clan elders are blind?"
"If you didn't go, then why did you ask Seventeenth Uncle to go? Doesn't he only like to recite poetry and read calligraphy and painting? Does Seventeenth Uncle's words have more weight than yours? "Wang Changsheng asked curiously.
"You're still young. You'll know when you grow up," Wang Li said mysteriously. He didn't explain the reason behind it.
"Because Seventeenth Uncle is the Ancestor's son, so his words have weight." Just as Wang Changsheng was thinking hard about the reason behind it, a loud voice came from outside.
Just as the voice fell, a figure walked in. It was Wang Ming Yuan. He had a faint smile on his face.
"Father, you're fine." Seeing Wang Ming Yuan, Wang Changsheng's face lit up. He hurriedly walked forward and asked with concern.
"Don't worry, Father is fine. Your Seventeenth Uncle has spoken, so your First Uncle and the others won't dare to force me to abdicate." Wang Ming Yuan patted his son's shoulder and revealed a gratified expression.
"It can't be! Your Seventeenth Uncle said something, and Ninth Brother and the others stopped making trouble? "Wang Li asked doubtfully.
Hearing this, Wang Ming Yuan glanced at Wang Changsheng. After seeing the worry in his son's eyes, he sighed and said, "I knew I couldn't hide this from you. Big Brother and the others have agreed to let me continue to be the Clan Leader. However, I have to make up for the losses within two months. Otherwise, I'll have to abdicate in two months."
"Making up for the losses in two months is indeed not easy." Wang Li came to a realization when he heard this. Then, he turned his gaze towards Immortal Wang and said with a soft laugh, "However, with Immortal's help, it might not be impossible."
Hearing this, Wang Ming Yuan was slightly stunned. He asked doubtfully, "Sheng 'er can help me? You must be joking! Third Uncle? "
"Do you think I'm joking?" Wang Li said seriously.
In response, Wang Changsheng laughed and took out a talisman that shone with red light. He smiled and said, "Father, what do you think this is?"
"Of course I know this, it's the Fireball Talisman!"
"Okay, okay, Changsheng, stop teasing your father. Take out all the talismans you've drawn!" Wang Li urged as if he couldn't stand it anymore.
Seeing this, Wang Changsheng didn't try to hide it any longer. He took out all thirty or so talismans that he had drawn.
"These … these talismans were all made by you?" Seeing the dozens of shining talismans in Wang Changsheng's hands, Wang Ming Yuan was shocked and said in disbelief.
"En." Wang Changsheng nodded with a proud face.
"Ming Yuan! You have a good son. This kid is very talented in talisman making, "Wang Li said in an envious tone. To be honest, when Wang Changsheng took out the talismans he had made and showed them to him, his reaction was not much better than Wang Ming Yuan's. From learning to successfully making talismans, it took less than a month.
The whole process was based on his own hard work. This kind of situation was not unprecedented, but in their Wang Family, he was indeed the first person.
Just look at it.
Chapter 12
Black-Clothed Guard
Falling In Love With You
630book
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
"How many dozen talisman papers did you use to make these talismans?" After calming down a little, Wang Ming Yuan asked with a trace of curiosity. [Latest Chapter Reading …]
"Sixteen dozen. In total, I made twenty-seven Fireball Talismans, one Vajra Talisman, and seven Water Arrow Talismans," Wang Changsheng replied truthfully.
"What? Only sixteen dozen? " Even though he was already mentally prepared, when he heard Wang Changsheng's words, Wang Ming Yuan's face could not help but reveal a trace of shock.
Although Wang Ming Yuan had never personally sold talismans, he had been in charge of the family for many years. He was quite clear about the price of many cultivation items. A Fireball Talisman was worth one low-grade spirit stone. A Water Arrow Talisman was also one spirit stone. As a defensive talisman, the price of the Vajra Talisman was slightly more expensive, generally selling for ten spirit stones.
The purchase price of a dozen blank talisman papers was only half a spirit stone. If all of these talismans were sold, after deducting the cost, they would still earn thirty-six spirit stones.
The family's business, the Immortal Gathering Residence, had already been losing money for more than a year. Not to mention earning spirit stones, they were almost unable to pay the annual rent. If not for the fact that the Immortal Gathering Residence was a business left behind by their ancestors and could not be casually abandoned, Wang Ming Yuan would have already sold the store.
"Yes, Father. Didn't I just start learning how to make talismans? The consumption is a bit high, but I guarantee that as my experience in making talismans increases, the consumption will decrease in the future. "
"Sixteen dozen talisman papers to make thirty-five talismans, this is called a lot?" Hearing this, Wang Li's wrinkled face could not help but twitch.
"Besides Third Uncle, how many people know that you can make talismans?" Wang Ming Yuan frowned slightly and asked in a deep voice. His expression was somewhat nervous.
"I only told Third Great Uncle and Seventeenth Great Uncle. That's right, and Father. The others should not know. I also went to the market to buy the talismans. “”
"I can prove it. Don't worry, Mingyuan, I know what you're worried about. I'll talk to your seventeenth uncle and make sure he won't spread the news," Wang Li explained as if he saw through Wang Mingyuan's thoughts.
"Then thank you, Third Uncle. I still have some things to deal with, so I won't disturb you. Sheng 'er, follow me." Wang Ming Yuan was relieved when he heard this. He greeted Wang Li and left with Wang Changsheng.
Along the way, Wang Ming Yuan kept silent and his expression was a little serious. Seeing this, Wang Changsheng also did not speak and obediently followed his father.
"Wang Fu, go get a team of black-clothed guards and surround the young master's courtyard. From today onwards, without my order, no one is allowed to enter or leave at will, including the young master." As soon as they left the instruction hall, Wang Ming Yuan ordered a fat old man who followed beside him.
"Yes, Master." The fat old man nodded and left quickly.
"Father, is it necessary?" Seeing this, Wang Changsheng smiled bitterly and said indifferently.
"Sheng 'er, you are still young. There are many things you don't understand. Listen to your father."
When Immortal Wang heard this, he couldn't say anything else.
Returning to the small courtyard where Wang Changsheng lived, the fat old man was already guarding there. Beside him were more than a dozen cultivators wearing black uniforms. They formed a circle and surrounded the small courtyard where Wang Changsheng lived.
Most of these cultivators were middle-aged. There were both men and women. Their cultivation was between the fifth and sixth level of Qi Refining. The leader was a bald man in the tenth level of Qi Refining.
"Wang Yang, I will repeat it to you again. Without my order, no one is allowed to enter or leave the young master's courtyard at will. Violators will be treated as traitors. You arrange the rotation of people yourself." Wang Ming Yuan said with a dignified face.
"Yes, Clan Leader. Violators will be treated as traitors." The bald man called Wang Yang repeated Wang Ming Yuan's words. His face was very serious.
"Sheng 'er, there are no outsiders now. Tell your father honestly. How many charms can you make? Which one are you best at? What's the highest success rate? How many charms can you make in a day? Of course, this is under the condition that it doesn't affect your cultivation." As soon as they entered the room, Wang Ming Yuan threw out a lot of questions.
Wang Changsheng knew that this was related to his father's position as Clan Leader. He did not immediately answer. After thinking for a while, he said, "Right now, I know three charms: Fireball, Water Arrow, and Vajra. I'm best at Fireball. The success rate for Fireball is about 50%. The Water Arrow is a little lower, only 30%. As for Vajra, it's less than 10%.
I can make charms for ten hours a day. I haven't calculated how many charms I can make in a day, but I can give it a try. "
In fact, Wang Changsheng's words were a little arrogant. With his current fifth layer Qi Refining cultivation, it would be good if he could continuously make charms for six hours. However, this was related to his father's position as Clan Leader. Wang Changsheng had to give it a try no matter what.
Hearing this, Wang Ming Yuan nodded. His fingers lightly tapped the table, and he fell into deep thought.
After a while, Wang Ming Yuan stopped tapping the table and said, "How about this, you give Father fifty, no, thirty charms every day. The rest of the time is up to you. I'll have Wang Fu send you the charms and food. You can give him the finished charms. Is that okay?"
"No problem." Wang Changsheng agreed without the slightest hesitation. With his current level of talisman crafting, thirty charms was a bit much. However, for the sake of his father's position as Clan Leader, Wang Changsheng still decided to give it a try.
"Wang Fu will send you the charms in a moment. Father suggests that you draw as many fireball charms as possible. After all, the success rate is higher. Of course, this is only a suggestion. If you want to draw other charms, Father will fully support you." Wang Ming Yuan sincerely suggested.
"Understood, Father."
After sending off his father, Wang Changsheng shifted his gaze to his mother's portrait and muttered to himself, "Mother, don't worry. I will help Father keep his position as Clan Leader."
"What? Second Brother sent a group of black-clothed guards to surround the small courtyard where Nephew Changsheng lives. "After hearing his subordinate's report, Wang Mingzhi's face was full of doubt.
"Yes, Great Uncle. It really is the black-clothed guards. It seems that they will be stationed there for a long time." In front of Wang Mingzhi, a yellow-clothed man respectfully said.
"After leaving the ancestral hall, where did Mingyuan go? What did he do? Tell me the truth. "The one-armed old man sitting next to Wang Mingzhi said.
"The Clan Leader left the ancestral hall and went to the teaching hall first. Because the Clan Leader sent people to guard outside, we couldn't enter the teaching hall. I don't know what the Clan Leader did, but it didn't take long for the Clan Leader to come out with the Young Clan Leader. Then, he asked Steward Wang to send a group of black-clothed guards to guard outside the Young Clan Leader's courtyard. The Clan Leader stayed in the Young Clan Leader's courtyard for a while and then left."
"I know. You can leave now! Keep a close eye on him. If Second Brother does anything, tell me immediately. "Wang Mingzhi ordered without any doubt.
The yellow-clothed man responded and respectfully left.
"Ninth Uncle, what do you think Second Brother wants to do? The black-clothed guards are the most elite force of our clan. They are not easily used. Besides, although I am competing with Second Brother for the position of Clan Leader, I can't kill my own nephew. Yes, I admit that my son beat Second Brother's son, but why did he send a group of black-clothed guards?" Wang Mingzhi said with some dissatisfaction.
"I don't know what Mingyuan is thinking, but I finally understand why Seventeenth Brother appeared in the ancestral hall today. It was Third Brother's doing."
"Third Uncle? Ninth Uncle, do you think Third Uncle will persuade Seventeenth Uncle to stand on Second Brother's side? "As if thinking of something, Wang Mingzhi's expression was a bit nervous.
"Don't worry, your Seventeenth Uncle is not interested in these things. Otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed out of the affairs of the clan for so many years. This time, it was most likely Third Brother who asked Seventeenth Brother to come." At this point, the one-armed old man looked deeply at Wang Mingzhi and continued, "Although your father passed away many years ago, with me here, I won't let anyone bully you. Just send people to keep an eye on Mingyuan.
If you have time, go visit the uncles. Although they are old, there are still many things worth learning. "
"Yes, Ninth Uncle." Wang Mingzhi's eyes flashed as if he was thinking of something.
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