Chapter 18: The unconscious Chu Xiuran

Looking at the Third Rank and Fifth Rank cultivation techniques in his hands,

Chu Tianyang immediately made a decision.

This Third Rank technique would be cultivated by all the Elders,

while he and the patriarch, Chu Jingyue, would cultivate the Fifth Rank technique, the Cloud Clearing Art.

After all, a Fifth Rank technique was far too precious;

if it were to leak out,

it would absolutely bring a catastrophic disaster upon the Chu family!

"Wait until the Elders have cultivated to the Third Rank Martial Master stage before switching to the Fifth Rank technique!"

Chu Tianyang went out to make arrangements.

As the ancestor,

he rarely managed family affairs,

but now that the family was in ruins and the patriarch Chu Jingyue was suffering from heavy injuries, he had to handle these matters personally!

After a round of counting,

Chu Tianyang's heart felt heavy.

Originally there were over seven thousand clansmen, but now there were only three thousand left!

"Jingyue, arrange this immediately: take all the healing herbs and elixirs obtained from the Ma family and use them to treat the wounded. Do not hold anything back; we must ensure the safety of those who remain!"

Chu Tianyang said to the patriarch Chu Jingyue.

The latter was the current patriarch of the Chu family,

who had previously suffered heavy injuries and fallen into a coma.

Even though he was no longer in critical condition thanks to the elixirs, his face remained pale.

Chu Jingyue was a middle-aged man,

slightly plump in build, with a rather prosperous appearance!

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Chu Jingyue nodded,

then hesitated and asked, "Ancestor, is that Fourth Rank Demon Venerable giant python really our Chu family's guardian beast?"

Although the giant python had saved them,

as the patriarch, he still felt some worry.

After all, that big fellow was staying right in their Chu family;

it was like having a sharp sword hanging over their heads at all times, which was more terrifying than being killed.

"That is correct, Lord Beast God is indeed our Chu family's guardian beast!"

"We have already established a Great Dao Contract, so you can place complete trust in the Beast God; he will not harm our Chu family clansmen!"

Chu Tianyang said earnestly,

"Once the family's vitality has recovered slightly, I will announce this to everyone!"

"But you must remember, even with the Beast God's protection, our Chu family must still strive to be self-reliant. If we can solve a problem ourselves, we must absolutely not disturb the Beast God!"

"Also, I can tell you one thing in advance, but you must bury this in your stomach and not speak of it to others!"

Chu Tianyang suddenly leaned into Chu Jingyue's ear and whispered, "Lord Beast God has just gifted our Chu family a Fifth Rank cultivation technique!"

Chu Jingyue's body shook violently.

He looked at the ancestor in disbelief and said, "This... is this true?"

"Hmph, would I, your ancestor, lie to you?"

"Now do you understand the Beast God's kindness toward our Chu family?"

"This... but why?"

Chu Jingyue could not understand.

A Fourth Rank Demon Venerable,

and possessing a Fifth Rank cultivation technique,

why would it be willing to become the guardian beast of their Chu family?

"I asked the Beast God as well!"

"The Beast God said it is all a matter of fate!"

"Enough, do not overthink it. From now on, just put all your heart into managing the family and cultivating!"

"For those matters we cannot solve, the Beast God will naturally take action!"

"Yes, Ancestor, Jingyue understands!"

Chu Jingyue took a deep breath,

the worry in his heart completely set aside,

and he suddenly felt much lighter!

But at the thought of the Fifth Rank cultivation technique,

he was filled with excitement!

Perhaps their Chu family had truly reached a turning point,

and was about to begin a period of vigorous development!

Seeing Chu Jingyue leave, Chu Tianyang also prepared to go into seclusion to cultivate the Cloud Clearing Art; he was going to break through to the Third Rank Martial Master stage!

He had been immersed in the Second Rank for many years,

and the reason he could not break through was simply the lack of heritage,

but now that the timing, location, and people were all in his favor, it was time for him to break through.

But just at this moment,

Great Elder Chu Hongtu ran in quickly with a pale face,

his face full of worry.

He was an old man,

covered in bandages and limping as he walked.

"Hongtu, what has happened?" ===== CHAPTER 19 =====