"If Brother Ming wants to implent this strategy, he needs to think of so rewards to appease everyone."
After going over the conversation between the two in his mind, Shen Chongming nodded slightly.
Speaking of rewards, he actually had a good idea.
"Grandfather has organized many inheritances related to the Hundred Skills of Cultivation over the years. Would it be suitable to use this as a reward?"
Lu Zhiyuan’s expression was slightly stunned, and then he widened his eyes and said, "I think this is a very good idea!"
"Using the Hundred Skills of Cultivation as a reward can encourage each family to specialize in one skill. In the long run, if each affiliated clan can achieve sothing in one of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, not only will they be self-sufficient, but they may also pay tribute to the main family."
Shen Chongming was sowhat excited by his words.
If this is truly the case, among the affiliated clans under his rule, so may excel in Alchemy, others in Talisman Making, and others in Artifact Refining...
The Shen Family collects tribute from them and provides protection—it was indeed a good arrangent.
However, thinking it over carefully, implenting this might prove difficult.
Not to ntion how long it will take for each affiliated clan to achieve sothing in one of the Hundred Skills of Cultivation.
Just enforcing it this way may easily lead these affiliated clans to break away from our control.
Still, there seems to be no other thod at the mont, so for the ti being, this will have to do.
Fortunately, the Shen Family currently has the absolute power to suppress them.
The three of them discussed the matter further, and after confirming that there were no flaws, Lu Zhiyuan instructed the accompanying Clan Court disciples to draw up the new clan rules, then notify the affiliated clans once it was finalized.
"Since this matter is settled, I have sothing to discuss with the patriarch," Lu Zhiyuan said with a slight sigh, "The Clan Court has been established for over thirty years."
"In recent years, I have felt my energy fading, and fear I can no longer fulfill the role of Clan Chief."
"The patriarch should select soone suitable within the Shen Family’s direct lineage to take over."
Upon hearing this, Shen Chongming looked at him with a complex expression.
Literary Dao is not Immortal Dao; the Literary Heart nurtures the spirit but cannot nourish the body.
Lu Zhiyuan’s current strength is comparable to the Immortal Dao Fetal Breathing, but his lifespan barely matches that of a Qi Cultivation Realm Immortal Dao cultivator.
His body shows signs of decay, and his system is filled with the aura of decline.
Indeed, it is no longer appropriate for him to continue working for the Shen Family.
Yet, the Clan Court holds significant power, and not just anyone can be suited to the role of Clan Chief.
Among the Shen Family, Shen Chongxuan is thoughtful but lacks a certain majesty.
His younger brother Shen Chonghong has the majesty, but his character is not suitable for administering punishnt; his personal likes and dislikes are evident, and he easily loses fairness.
As for Shen Chongxu, there’s no need to ntion him; he has more faults and lacks self-discipline, let alone overseeing the Clan Court?
Apart from these three, He Zhongyi is of weak character...
Suddenly, an image popped into Shen Chongming’s mind.
"That girl should be able..."
After murmuring quietly, he cupped his hands towards Lu Zhiyuan and said, "Indeed, it has been exhausting these years, Teacher. Chongming’s considerations were insufficient; I hope Teacher forgives ."
Lu Zhiyuan waved his hand with a smile.
"Once the patriarch has a suitable candidate, let him co to the Clan Court to see . I still need to guide them so they can successfully inherit the role."
"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave first."
After the brothers stood up and respectfully saw Lu Zhiyuan off, Shen Chongxuan curiously said, "Brother Ming is planning to let Li’Er take over the Clan Court?"
Shen Chongming nodded and said, "Just let her act temporarily for a few years."
"The Clan Court is a public instrunt, holding the power of life and death over the clan. In the future, it should be taken over by a candidate for the Shen Family patriarch."
Shen Chongxuan inwardly agreed with his elder brother’s words.
The Shen Family, newly established, still maintains respect and cooperation among the brothers of the third generation.
In the future, who can say for sure?
Having cultivated Literary Dao and read historical books, he has seen many secular families before the arrival of Immortal Sect, where after just a hundred years of inheritance, the sa clan begins scheming against each other and turning into enemies.
Among the affiliated clans under the Shen Family’s rule, similar events of fratricide often arise due to disputes between the direct lineage and secondary branches.
"By the way, grandfather ntioned Chongxu had a romantic debt; do you know the specifics, Brother Xuan?"
Shen Chongming shifted the subject and asked.
Shen Chongxuan heavily sighed, showing a look of disappointnt.
"The woman is a secondary line mber of the Xingyang Liu Family."
"Brother Ming accidentally saved the pair of siblings, and for so reason, later had a romantic encounter with Brother Ming."
Upon hearing this, Shen Chongming’s eyes flashed coldly and he said, "Does this have anything to do with the Liu Family?"
Daring to plot against the main family’s mbers, if established, he would eradicate the entire Liu Family on this alone!
"After grandfather learned of this, he secretly sent people to investigate."
"The woman and her brother are illegitimate children born to the Liu Family master Liu Jing and a secular actress."
"During their childhood, the siblings followed their birth mother, living in hardship until their mother’s death, having never been acknowledged by Liu Jing."
"Later, during a Spirit Root screening, they were found to have Spirit Roots, prompting Liu Jing to secretly bring them into the family."
"To avoid punishnt from the Clan Court, he falsely claid they were born to a deceased concubine, fearing to give their birth mother her status."
Shen Chongxuan paused before continuing sternly:
"The encounter with Chongxu seems coincidental."
"The siblings displayed a cultivation talent that made the Liu Family’s elder son envious, leading him to send the siblings to investigate the Spirit Field at Xingyang’s border, intending to use Southern Border Cultivators and Demon Beasts to eliminate them."
"If there truly is a Liu Family plot behind this..."
"It can only an Liu Jing is a remarkable character."
After hearing these words, Shen Chongming’s gaze deepened as he fell into contemplation.
Based on Shen Chongxuan’s account, everything seed to be a coincidence, lacking any conspiracy.
Yet, he dared not be careless.
Although it wouldn’t greatly impact the Shen Family, committing such insubordination, plotting against the main family, constitutes the greatest threat itself!
"What did Chongxu say?"
Shen Chongxuan hesitated slightly before saying, "He only stated he would not marry that woman, saying nothing else."
"I also secretly inquired about that brother and sister."
"What did they say?" Shen Chongming asked sternly.
"They seek no status, only hoping the Shen Family allows them to keep the child."
Upon hearing this, Shen Chongming’s face revealed a slight cold smile.
The pair likely guessed the Shen Family values bloodline; once the child is born, they would not be deprived of the child’s status.
"Please, Brother Xuan, arrange for that brother and sister to be brought to Yunshui City. I will et them," Shen Chongming said sternly, intending to see what they have planned!
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