Family Rise by Daily Intelligence-Chapter 271 - 167: Upgrading the Spirit Vein, Establishing the Marketplace, and the Gongsun Family’s Scheming (Part 2)

Chapter 271: Chapter 167: Upgrading the Spirit Vein, Establishing the Marketplace, and the Gongsun Family’s Scheming (Part 2)

If the elders of the family were still around,

they would probably be so happy, but unfortunately, they can’t see any of this.

Fu Changsheng also felt joy in his heart.

At the same time,

a familiar mechanical voice rang in his mind:

"Ding"

"You have upgraded the Fu Family’s Spirit Vein in Luofeng Mountain to Tier One Top-Grade, gaining 400 Contribution Points."

Immediately after,

the Contribution Points on the panel changed from 310 to 710.

Because he was soon heading to the Ten Thousand Mountains, Fu Changsheng deliberately held a family council in advance, and the clan elders, hall masters, and stewards were all present.

Everyone took their seats,

and presented the important matters they were each responsible for.

When Fu Yongshang stood up,

Liuu Meizhen, sitting below, specifically transmitted a message to Fu Changsheng: 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"Husband, Elder Runzhi is fully immersed in artifact refining now, and currently, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and the restaurant in Nanyang Marketplace are all managed by Yongshang. Since he took charge of the family’s business, the profits have increased by more than ten percent each year. He seems to have a knack for business. This time, upon hearing of your return to the clan, he came back from the marketplace specially, saying he has important matters to discuss with you."

Fu Changsheng nodded slightly.

After Fu Yongfu finished discussing the clan operations, he paused, then bowed with formal respect and said:

"Patriarch, to the east of our fief lies the Ten Thousand Mountains. Each year, a large number of cultivators go there to hunt. However, their supplies have to be taken to the Cao Family’s Cao Yang Marketplace, which is the fastest route, and it still takes more than three months for Qi Cultivators—an inconvenience."

"Previously, Yunshan County was the territory of the Cloud Mountain Tribe, but now it’s become the Fu Family’s fief. I suggest establishing a comprehensive marketplace in Yunshan County."

"Firstly, it would allow cultivators going hunting to rest and recover temporarily; secondly, it offers a place for them to trade supplies."

"Once the marketplace is created, I believe no cultivator will go all the way to Cao Yang Marketplace when they can come to ours. The Fu Family would also have the advantage of acquiring first-hand demon beast materials and spiritual flowers and herbs. We could purchase the raw materials at the lowest prices and then, through the Talisman Hall, Artifact Refining Hall, Alchemy Hall, Brewery, and Manufacturing Hall, turn them into products to sell, generating substantial profits. If the marketplace is truly established, I can guarantee at least twenty thousand Spirit Stones in profits annually!"

Upon hearing these words,

the eyes of the Fu Family’s upper management brightened one by one.

Fu Changsheng also found this idea promising:

"Yongfu, have you calculated the cost of building the marketplace?"

"Patriarch, I have calculated it. For the raw materials needed to construct the marketplace, we can use the clan’s Profound Iron Ore Veins, and the Yanyang Woodland can also be utilized. The more complicated matter is that we need a Tier Two Protective Array. In addition, once the marketplace is established, it must have a Foundation Establishment cultivator stationed there, especially since we border the Ten Thousand Mountains."

"Of course, to attract quality clientele, the Spirit Vein of the marketplace’s location can’t be too low-tier. Otherwise, cultivators entering would not receive timely recovery."

"Thus, if the Spirit Vein in the fief could be Tier Two, it would be ideal; if not, then Tier One Top-Grade will suffice for gradual improvement."

"However, these construction costs can be recouped within five to eight years."

Fu Yongfu continued to speak.

Fu Changsheng raised his hand:

"Yongfu, your idea is excellent. Prepare a detailed plan, and we will discuss and refine it together within the clan. But for now, our family’s goal is to be promoted to a Ninth-Grade Noble Family."

"Starting from the beginning of the year,

our fief must pay tribute to the Court."

"Therefore, we need to quickly elevate the clan’s Spirit Vein to Tier Two, and the required Spirit Stones will depend on the collective effort of everyone present."

"Yes, Patriarch!"

Everyone responded in strong unison.

Thinking of soon being ennobled as a Ninth-Grade Noble Family,

everyone’s hearts were suddenly filled with motivation.

After Fu Changsheng gave a few more instructions, he let them all disperse. Mentioning to Meizhen and his elder brother that he would be leaving for a while, he then departed from Luofeng Mountain.

He flew toward Nanli Mountain, where Shangguan Hongyu had sent a message.

About half a month later,

a Sword Rainbow descended atop Nanli Mountain. After Fu Changsheng landed, he found that Shangguan Hongyu had long been waiting there:

"Miss Hongyu, sorry to keep you waiting."

"I’ve only just arrived."

When Shangguan Hongyu’s Divine Sense swept over Fu Changsheng, a look of surprise flashed in her phoenix eyes. In just three years, Fu Changsheng had unexpectedly reached the Fifth Layer of Foundation Establishment; such a cultivation speed was comparable to many Noble Family geniuses and was truly astounding.

After exchanging just a few words,

another streak of rainbow light sped in from the horizon; as the light faded, it was revealed to be Lin Tianfu. This time, he hadn’t brought his Dao companion. Lin Tianfu apologized and cupped his hands:

"The clan’s miscellaneous affairs kept me busy, leaving me hard-pressed to get away. Apologies for keeping you two waiting."

Fu Changsheng and Shangguan Hongyu naturally didn’t mind.

Seeing everyone was present,

Shangguan Hongyu immediately said:

"This time, we’re heading to Rainbow Orchid Valley, and the most troublesome challenge will be that pair of Tier Two Mid-Stage Three-Flower Demon Butterflies. The Three-Flower Demon Butterflies are best at Divine Soul attacks and Illusion Technicques. Although only Tier Two Mid-Stage, facing them without preparation, even late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators could suffer losses."

"Therefore my idea is,

when the time comes, we lure one of the Three-Flower Demon Butterflies out of the valley first. Then, I will lay an array as an ambush outside the valley to eliminate them one by one. Changsheng, Fellow Daoist Lin, what do you think?"

Lin Tianfu, having been stuck at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment for years, had now broken through to the Fourth Layer. Yet, facing two Three-Flower Demon Butterflies alone, he felt unsure of his own combat abilities:

"Fellow Daoist Hongyu, are you suggesting that one of us, either I or Fellow Daoist Fu, should be responsible for luring the Three-Flower Demon Butterflies into the trap array you’ve set up?"