The yellow light on the panel surged.
The clan contribution points directly fell from fifty-six to six.
There was a buzzing sound.
Fu Changsheng instinctively looked at his sleeve, only to see it bulging with a box adorned with white dragon patterns. Upon opening the box, a palm-sized Dharma robe came into view.
Soon after.
A stream of information flowed into his Sea of Divine Sense:
"Tier One High-Grade Invisibility Cloak. Once worn, unless detected by a cultivator with Divine Sense, no one can perceive your presence."
Doesn't that mean.
With this Invisibility Cloak, he could navigate with ease among the Qi Cultivators!
For someone at the Qi Cultivation Second Layer like him.
This Invisibility Cloak came at just the right time.
Especially since he was about to make a trip to the Nanyang Marketplace to procure seeds of Red Marrow Rice for the clan's fifty acres of Spirit Field that needed replanting urgently.
With the Invisibility Cloak.
His trips to and fro the marketplace became significantly safer.
Fu Changsheng immediately performed Sacrificial Refinement on the Invisibility Cloak, and once worn, he indeed appeared almost invisible.
A few days later.
According to the intelligence, the day Fu Tai would acquire the Cloud Mulberry Fruit in Nanyang Town was approaching, and Shangguan Chen finally completed setting up the Seven-Star Quicksand Array.
At Luofeng Mountain, the seven positions corresponding to the Celestial Qian and Earth Fiend, along with the Beidou Seven Stars in the sky, had threads of Star Power falling into the seven Array Plates. The entire Luofeng Mountain trembled thunderously, and the starlight converged in the air to form a silver light shield, which descended with a boom, enveloping and protecting the entire mountain.
As the starlight circulated.
It added a mysterious aura to Luofeng Mountain.
Shangguan Chen was visibly exhausted to the point of pallor, and Fu Changsheng stepped forward to salute him:
"Master Chen, thank you for your hard work!"
"It's my duty, here's the Passage Token for the Seven-Star Quicksand Array. Keep it well, the Technique is..."
Shangguan Chen stayed at Luofeng Mountain for nearly ten days and was evidently keen to leave, demonstrating several times how to operate the Array Hub Central Array Plate in just a few words, and after a few instructions to Fu Changsheng, he was ready to leave by Flying Ship.
Fu Changsheng hurriedly mentioned the payment for eliminating Li Guiming.
But Shangguan Chen waved his hand dismissively:
"I have watched over Hongyu since she was young, and you are her savior. This isn't worth mentioning."
Fu Changsheng expressed his gratitude with a bow and escorted Shangguan Chen off. He held the Passage Token in his hand, feeling a mix of excitement.
With the array in place.
For the coming years.
The Fu Family would have no concerns about their safety for the time being.
The eldest brother hiding in Maple Forest, the third younger brother, and the fourth younger sister also rushed back to the clan's land consecutively.
Upon seeing the starlight-surrounded Luofeng Mountain Clan land, they each widened their eyes, and the chubby third brother Fu Changli even gave Fu Changsheng a thumbs up:
"As expected of Second Brother, not only did you successfully ally with the Shangguan Family but also resolved the clan crisis."
"Third Brother, according to the rules, we should now call Second Brother as the Patriarch!"
Fourth sister Fu Changli threw a glance at the eldest brother Fu Changren as she said this.
Among the four.
Eldest brother Fu Changren was the oldest and had a cultivation level higher than theirs, being at the Qi Cultivation Third Layer, but since he was from the second branch, the position of Clan Leader should rightfully pass to Fu Changsheng,
Fourth sister Fu Changli was worried that eldest brother Fu Changren might overthink.
Yet Fu Changren was the first to stand up, bowing respectfully to Fu Changsheng:
"Greetings to the Patriarch!"
Seeing this, the third brother and fourth sister also followed suit and bowed.
Fu Changsheng nodded and said:
"Currently, there are only four cultivators left in the Fu Family. To preserve our ancestral heritage, we must unite as one and strive upward, rekindling the glory of our forebears."
"Yes, Patriarch."
The three responded in unison.
Just as Fu Changsheng was about to instruct them on the upcoming matters,
a buzz resounded in his mind.
A familiar voice sounded once more:
"Ding"
"You have successfully gained the recognition of three siblings, and rightfully assumed the position of Patriarch, gaining nine Contribution Points!"
Immediately after.
The clan contribution points astonishingly rose from six to fifteen.
This was indeed an unexpected delight.
With this.
He could proceed to redeem intelligence.
He immediately said:
"Eldest Brother, you will be fully responsible for the clan's fifty acres of Spirit Field. Third brother and fourth sister, you two will assist Eldest Brother. Eldest Brother is a Tier One Middle-Grade Spirit Plant Cultivator; if you have any questions, feel free to ask him."
"Yes!"
The three acknowledged their duties.
Fu Changsheng instructed them on a few matters, mentioning that he needed to inspect Nanyang Town, and directed Eldest Brother Fu Changren to lead the others in cultivating the Spirit Field.
When departing,
he specifically handed over the Passage Token for the Seven-Star Quicksand Array to Eldest Brother Fu Changren:
"Eldest Brother, remember, without my command, don't let anyone inside, and you three must not leave without permission."
At this point, the Fu Family.
Cannot endure another betrayal.
Nanyang Town is located just at the foot of Luofeng Mountain.
The town's market takes place every three days, during which residents from various villages bring their produce to sell.
Fu Changsheng donned the Invisibility Cloak and left Luofeng Mountain.
Upon reaching Nanyang Town, he went straight to Mayor Fu, who was a collateral descendant of the main branch and was assigned to oversee the mundane town since he couldn't cultivate.
News of Fu Changsheng's appointment as the new Patriarch had already spread throughout the clan, and due to the unusual period, no banquet was held.
Mayor Fu was overwhelmed with fear upon seeing the Patriarch personally arrive:
"Patriarch, is there anything I can do for you?"
"You guard the town's entrance personally. When you see Fu Tai arriving, have him bring his baskets to meet me, and remember, not a word is to be leaked."
"Understood, I'm on it!"
Mayor Fu was quite anxious, unsure of what offense Fu Tai had committed; in his impression, Fu Tai was an honest fruit farmer whose orchard had a history of over a hundred years, and every time his apples hit the market, they were snatched up immediately.
He truly couldn't fathom what Fu Tai had done wrong.
The marketplace gradually became lively as villagers continuously entered the town.
Stationed at the town gate, Mayor Fu finally spotted Fu Tai from a distance and hurriedly walked a few steps to inform him:
"I'm buying all your apples; help me bring them to the manor."
"Oh, thank you for your patronage, Mayor."
Fu Tai found nothing surprising.
Their orchard's produce always sold well, especially with this being the first batch of freshly ripened fruits, perhaps the Mayor intended them as gifts.
Fu Changsheng waited at the Mayor's residence for about an hour.
He finally heard heavy footsteps outside the hall.
Soon.
A fruit farmer carrying two baskets of apples entered.
Fu Changsheng waved immediately:
"All right, you two wait outside the door."
Immediately.
He rose from his seat.
Quickly approaching the baskets of apples.