Family Cultivation: I Farm and Raise Fish under the Sea

Chapter 148: Chapter 104: Return to the Family! Lu Chen’s Surprise!_2

Lu Chen also slowly walked over, a face full of satisfaction.

“Good to have you back, good to have you back, a Spirit Pill is hard to come by, this is an ancient injury of mine, as long as you are safe, I can rest assured…”

In such a short time, the two thought their son had returned without success, but instead of blaming him, they looked at him with hearts full of pain.

“Don’t worry, I haven’t been injured, and this trip was also quite smooth.”

Lu Li smiled, his face somewhat mysterious.

“Could it be…?”

Ye Yuchan couldn’t quite believe it, exchanging a glance with Lu Chen, both revealing a hint of anticipation deep in their eyes.

Lu Li smiled and nodded, then took out a Spirit Pill.

The Medicine Pill was as big as a fist, very large indeed, surrounded by a bright aura, emitting white mist.

As soon as it was taken out, the air was immediately filled with a strong and pure fragrance.

Ye Yuchan and her partner took a sharp sniff and instantly felt a jolt of energy, their whole bodies feeling as if they could float away in ecstasy.

“This is… A top-grade Spirit Pill!”

She looked at her son, her face full of shock.

Lu Chen was also full of amazement, clenching his fists, his body trembling with excessive excitement.

“Can this Medicine Pill heal primordial injuries?”

His voice was somewhat incredulous, his face gradually showing a blush.

Lu Li nodded solemnly, “This pill is a third-grade Spirit Pill, it can not only heal injuries but also slowly enhance the physical body and foundation, increasing the chances of a breakthrough in Foundation Establishment…”

“Good! Good! Good…”

Lu Chen’s eyes shone brightly, his heart extremely stirred.

He had waited too long for this moment, over twenty years, and had almost despaired.

It was not just Foundation Establishment he had no hope of achieving in this life, his lifespan might have also greatly diminished.

Unexpectedly, he found hope in a desperate situation, his own son had actually found such a Spirit Pill.

That once proud and vigorous Lu Chen had come back!

Lu Chen looked lovingly at Lu Li, “My son, you’ve really made an effort.”

Ye Yuchan also wore a face full of pride, their son not only had become the pillar of the Lu Family Ancestor but had also greatly increased her face in the Ye Family, making the clan envious, she couldn’t be prouder.

“Father, shave off some of the Medicine Pill’s powder each day, soak it in spring water to take, and after your injury heals, then make a breakthrough attempt for Foundation Establishment…”

Lu Li spoke with a smile.

Then he handed over a white porcelain bottle.

“Inside here is a Foundation Establishment Pill, Father should take this as well.”

Lu Chen took the two Medicine Pills, his heart so shocked that he felt almost numb.

Ye Yuchan, too, was beaming with reflected glory, their son was growing ever more mighty in divine abilities.

Afterward, the group exchanged a few more words, and only then did Lu Li get up to leave.

…

After a short while, Lu Li returned to his own cave.

He went deep into the secret chamber and sat cross-legged, ready to take inventory of his plunder.

He then poured out all the Spiritual Objects from the Storage Bag.

A vast array of Five Elements Spiritual Materials and various Medicine Pills and Magic Artifacts filled the room.

Surges of Spiritual Energy began to rise, emanating faint glows, and even the spiritual energy inside the room became somewhat chaotic.

He estimated that this large collection of Spiritual Objects was worth around seventy to eighty thousand Spirit Stones.

“Those old Foundation Establishment Cultivators are indeed wealthy.”

Just as he was preparing to collect the Spiritual Objects, a flash of light suddenly caught his eye from a corner.

Lu Li looked intently and saw dozens of golden Spirit Rice grains quietly piled up in the corner.

The Spirit Rice gave off a faint glow, the grains were very large, about as thick as a thumb, shaped like animal teeth.

And the surface of the Spirit Rice was also very shiny, containing a strong vitality within, with Spiritual Energy encircling it.

“Is this second-grade Spirit Rice?”

Lu Li’s expression was one of surprise as he picked up a grain of Spirit Rice to examine it closely.

After a while, his face lit up with joy as he confirmed that this was indeed second-grade Dragon Tooth Rice.

As a second-grade Spirit Rice, it was quite effective for Foundation Establishment Cultivators, possessing a strong amount of Spiritual Energy when mature and, if consumed over a long period, it could slowly enhance cultivation and physical vitality, perfectly suited for his consumption.

“Now that the spirit field beneath the sea is upgraded, I can plant second-grade Spirit Rice and no longer need to search for it, which is a great relief.”

Now he had quite a bit of second-grade spirit soil and plenty of Spirit Stones in hand, plus the family treasury, enough to upgrade the spirit field.

As for the outdated low-level Spirit Rice and spiritual materials, he planned to put them all into the family treasury, letting clan members exchange them for contribution points.

This would create a good cycle, giving some lower-level Cultivators something to strive for.

He was aware of the current state of the family, and it was time for a change.

Lu Li collected all the Spiritual Objects from the ground and then began to sit and cultivate.

Cultivation is like rowing upstream; one must never slack off.

…

Several days later, as the sun rose, its golden light spilled across the land.

Mystic Moon Island was shrouded in a thick fog, tinted a brilliant gold, making it incredibly vibrant and colorful.

At this time, on a square halfway up Qingling Peak,

The crowd was bustling, with various conversations and laughter mixing together, creating a lively atmosphere.

All the clan members had gathered together, including Lu Yuting, Lu Yuling, and several others, as well as some peripheral clan members.

Cultivators guarding the outer islands had also returned to Mystic Moon Island, temporarily replaced by Guest Official Cultivators.

“Yu Ling, you’re closest to the Clan Leader, do you know why the Clan Leader has summoned us today?”

A middle-aged man looked at Lu Yuling with confusion. As a peripheral clan member, he only had a mid-stage Qi Refinement cultivation.

Lu Yuling smiled, “I’m not sure either, but it should be something good. Let’s just wait patiently.”

Hearing this, everyone felt relieved and began to quietly wait.

As both the Ancestor and Clan Leader of the clan, this was the first time Lu Li had called for a family gathering, so no one dared to act rashly.

After a short while, the sun gradually rose higher.

The warm sunlight shone on the crowd, heating up the atmosphere.

Inside the cave’s secret chamber,

Lu Li slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light shot out like lightning piercing the void before slowly vanishing.

Feeling the Divine Power within him strengthened once again, he was filled with joy.

Endless Divine Power surged through his limbs, giving him the illusion that he could punch through the void with a single blow.

He knew this was due to his Divine Power growing more abundant.

After this, Lu Li planned to utilize the family’s treasury and the Five Elements Spiritual Items at his disposal to break through the second Divine Map; his strength would greatly increase then.

The next time he encountered Duan Muxi, he would not have to flee in disgrace.

Lu Li gathered his thoughts and got up to walk out of the cave.

Once outside the cave, he leaped up into the sky.

Between the vast Forest Sea, a figure flew rapidly toward the square on the mountainside, his presence astonishing.

The multitude of Lu Family members felt as if a mountain was slowly pressing down on them, making it hard to breathe.

This was still the result of Lu Li trying his best to contain his aura.

If he were to fully release it, the people might find it difficult even to stand.

“We pay our respects to the Ancestor!”

Seeing Lu Li’s silhouette in the sky, everyone except Ye Yuchan and another person quickly stood up to pay their respects, their expressions very respectful.

Their loud voices echoed through the vast forests, startling countless birds.

Even Lu Yuting and the others were no exception; in formal occasions, they too had to fully uphold the authority of the Ancestor.

“There’s no need for so much formality; please, take your seats,”

Lu Li quickly flew to a Jade platform at the front and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the crowd slowly sat down, the area becoming quiet.

Everyone was waiting for the new Ancestor to speak, anticipation written on their faces.

Lu Li sat on a cushion, his eyes shining brightly as he scanned the audience, making everyone tense up and sit up straight.

After a moment, he finally slowly began to speak.

“The main purpose of calling everyone for this clan meeting is to announce several matters. Third Aunt, please report on the family situation.”

Lu Yuting smiled and nodded, then stood up and addressed everyone: “The clan currently owns a total of ten small spirit islands, is affiliated with twelve small Qi Refinement families, and possesses four shops in the marketplaces.”

“All the Spiritual Objects on the island, including the Spirit Rice, and several ore veins… The total annual income in Spirit Stones is around fifty thousand.”

“Between salaries for all clan members and Guest Officiaries, as well as Array maintenance and various expenditures, the clan nets a surplus of twenty-two thousand three hundred Spirit Stones.”

She narrated the family’s recent status in detail.

Everyone frowned upon hearing this; the situation was only slightly better than in previous years.

Wondering what measures the new Ancestor would implement for improvement, people quietly looked to Lu Li.

Having heard Third Aunt’s summary, Lu Li had a clearer understanding of the finances.

The clan’s financial state was worrisome, and the annual surplus wasn’t much after accounting for required contributions of Spiritual Objects by the Qi Refinement families.

Additionally, a portion of the Spirit Stones had to be paid as tribute to the Purple Mansion Family.

Of course, the Purple Mansion Family was also obliged to pay a hefty sum of Spirit Stones to the Flowers Sect, which was the rule set by the paramount Flowers Sect of the outer sea.

Those who dared challenge it had disappeared without a trace.

Although the Flowers Sect only recruited female disciples, no one dared to underestimate it; several Golden Core Venerables within the sect had held sway over the vast outer sea for thousands of years.

Lu Li remembered the substantial amount of Spirit Stones left by Liu Luoxin and felt somewhat bemused.

The Spirit Stones had, in one way or another, made their way back to him.