Chapter 1545: 599: Bestowing Treasures, Family Matters

Chapter 1545: Chapter 599: Bestowing Treasures, Family Matters

Lin Hongyu formed her core many years earlier than Zhou Chun. Even though she hasn’t taken any elixirs to enhance her mana or cultivation level, her cultivation has reached the peak of the Golden Elixir Early Phase, blocked by a barrier she cannot break through.

Zhou Chun indeed wished to assist her, but the main ingredient for the [Jade Dew Golden Halo Pill] hasn’t been gathered yet, so he is powerless to help at the moment.

Fortunately, in terms of Dharma Treasure, he could lend her a hand.

After meeting each other in the cave residence, Zhou Chun first expressed his gratitude for Lin Hongyu’s assistance in taking care of his disciple, Zhou Zhiying. Then, he said with a smile, “On this trip to Huoluo Country, I acquired two Dharma Treasures that are quite suitable for you, Aunt. Please see if they catch your eye.”

As he spoke, he presented the two Middle-Grade Magical Treasures obtained from the Holy Fire Sect’s red-cloaked beauty.

When Lin Hongyu saw the hair pin and chain Dharma Treasures, she was first startled, then bit her lip and said, “This isn’t appropriate, these gifts are too precious!!”

From her expression and words, it was not difficult to see that she was conflicted at the moment.

She wanted these treasures that were compatible with her both in style and attribute, yet felt that without having made any significant contributions, she was unworthy of such gifts.

Zhou Chun, of course, saw through her internal conflict, and gently persuaded, “Aunt, there’s no need to be formal with me. You’ve devoted yourself to the family over the years, holding fort in all directions. Even if not in merit, you’ve certainly put in effort. Moreover, besides you, there’s no one else in the family more suited to these treasures!”

“Furthermore, in our Zhou Family, such treasures are always distributed as needed, not strictly based on merit!”

“And the stronger your power, the better it is for our family!”

With this persuasion, the not-so-intentional refusal from Lin Hongyu soon faded. She smiled and reached out to accept the two Dharma Treasures, saying, “Since Zhengchun insists, I’ll be forthright. I’ll use these two treasures then!”

“Indeed, as it should be.”

While speaking, Zhou Chun quickly bow-handedly said, “Then I will not disturb you any further while you refine the treasures, and I shall take my leave.”

“Alright, I’ll see you off.”

Lin Hongyu nodded and personally saw Zhou Chun out of the cave residence. Then, she happily entered closed-door meditation to refine her newly acquired Dharma Treasures.

After leaving Lin Hongyu’s cave residence, Zhou Chun then took the opportunity to meet with Xu Fu and others responsible for specific exploratory tasks.

Since the birth of his daughter with the Top-Grade Spiritual Root Aptitude with Wind Attribute, Xu Fu’s status in the Zhou Family has soared, his value enhanced. He has become a family official Elder owing his rise to his daughter’s prestige.

As an official Elder, Xu Fu naturally enjoys all family benefits, and being someone with Superior Spiritual Root Aptitude, he trains with mana enhancement cultivation techniques.

His cultivation level has risen to the Middle Stage Purple Mansion and seemingly is not far from the Purple Mansion Late Stage.

Once he cultivates to the Purple Mansion Late Stage, Zhou Chun will fulfill the promise he made earlier to grant him a Nascent Soul Spirit Material, allowing him to take lead in Core Formation among others.

This future promise drives Xu Fu to exert great effort in exploration, seeking to create achievements to prove his worth to Zhou Chun, hoping to earn more resources.

Additionally, Zhou Chun now also shares affection due to Zhou Zhiying, showing more tolerance to Xu Fu than before, no longer treating him as an outsider.

The bottom line is that the Zhou Family has become powerful now, even if Xu Fu succeeds in Core Formation, he won’t have the chance to repeat Yu Jinghua’s former coup!

Not just Zhou Chun, even Zhou Mingde or Zhou Daoyi could easily suppress such an attempt.

In this light, generosity poses no threat.

It might even serve as encouragement in a roundabout way!

“Clan Leader, with your discernment, the family has currently identified a total of fifteen veins throughout the Wasteland Territory, with six of them already being developed. The remaining nine have not begun extraction due to either being too distant, having Fourth Order Magical Beasts within hundreds of miles, or being of low mining value, so there aren’t any plans yet.”

“Moreover, the family has identified altogether fifty-six various types of resource points in the wilderness, with the resources being harvestable every few or several decades.”

In a grand hall designated for discussions, Zhou Chun sits at the top, listening to Xu Fu who stands below him reporting the situation.

The circumstances over the Wasteland Territory are compiled and sent to Tuyun Ridge every few months, but naturally, there is some delay.

Furthermore, Zhou Chun personally overseeing the local situations represents a form of attentiveness, allowing local cultivators the caution not to act carelessly while instilling the realization that the family does regard these efforts, curbing any sentiments of being abandoned.

Upon listening to Xu Fu’s report, Zhou Chun lightly pondered and asked, “What’s the current count of cultivators in this area?”

Upon this inquiry, Xu Fu briefly considered and quickly replied truthfully, “Currently, the total number of cultivators at various strongholds of the Wasteland Territory is three-hundred-thirty-seven, among which fifty-eight are family cultivators!”

“Hmm, that’s quite a number indeed.”

Zhou Chun slightly nodded and then further asked, “What about the number of mortals? Have there been statistics on the number of mortals under family control and direction?”

Xu Fu seemed hesitant with this question and after a moment of silence, replied in a low voice, “The number of mortals has not been precisely counted, mainly because they are frequently attacked by demon beasts and wild beasts, causing significant reduction. Moreover, not many amongst them are literate or numerate, lacking the ability for large-scale population accounting.”