Chapter 6: Fortune Cultivator

Time quickly passed to the next day!

Just as Ye Qingxuan thought he would cultivate slowly within the Ye family, spending a long period of years, an accident suddenly descended.

"Ye Qingxuan, this is the reward for your first place in yesterday's assessment; keep it safe yourself.

Also, the Family Head has something to discuss with you; follow me!"

Ye Qingxuan, who had just stepped out preparing to head to the Hall of Transmitting Techniques, was called back by the suddenly appearing Ye Yonglun.

Ye Qingxuan was stunned, hurriedly caught the small purple pouch Ye Yonglun threw at him, and then quickly followed Ye Yonglun's steps.

After reaching Ye Yonglun's side, Ye Qingxuan could not help but ask:

"Uncle of the clan, what does the Family Head need with me?"

Ye Yonglun paused for a moment, pondered for a while, then slowly shook his head:

"I do not know the specific matter, but it seems to have something to do with a spot for a Fortune Cultivator!"

Hearing Ye Yonglun's words, Ye Qingxuan fell into thought, murmuring to himself:

"Fortune Cultivator?"

Under Ye Yonglun's lead, the two quickly arrived at the family's council hall.

At this moment, three people were already in the council hall; one was the middle-aged man in the upper seat, imposing without needing to show anger.

This man was none other than the current Ye family head—Ye Yu Hong, a cultivator at the mid-stage of Golden Core.

Two others stood in the center of the hall, both Ye family members from the same batch as Ye Qingxuan.

These two were named Ye Qingbi and Ye Qinghe; although Ye Qingxuan knew their names, he was not familiar with them.

Ye Qingxuan and they shared a common trait: they all possessed Earth Spirit Roots.

"Family Head, Ye Qingxuan has been brought!"

After entering the council hall, Ye Yonglun respectfully bowed to Ye Yu Hong.

Ye Yu Hong glanced at Ye Qingxuan and nodded slightly, saying:

"Hmm, you may leave."

After Ye Yonglun withdrew, Ye Yu Hong began to size up the three of Ye Qingxuan.

Although Ye Qingxuan felt a bit nervous inside, he remained outwardly calm and composed.

The other two, however, were already trembling in fear.

After all, they were only twelve-year-old youths; being called over early in the morning to meet the Family Head, how could they not be nervous?

Seeing the three's reactions, Ye Yu Hong stopped playing games, put away his serious expression, and smiled lightly:

"Hehe, do not be nervous. I called you here because the Ancestor obtained a spot for a Fortune Cultivator at the Xuantian Sect, so I wish to ask who among you is willing to go to the Xuantian Sect and become a Fortune Cultivator!"

Ye Qingxuan's heart stirred:

"Fortune Cultivator? Ancestor? Xuantian Sect?"

He had learned about the Xuantian Sect from the library; it was one of the three dominant powers in the Eastern Region, possibly a top-tier existence throughout the Earth-Xuan Realm.

However, he did not know the relationship between his family and the Xuantian Sect.

Furthermore, was the Ye family not a Golden Core family? How could there be an Ancestor in the Xuantian Sect?

A person whom a Golden Core realm Family Head could call Ancestor? What cultivation base did they possess?

Although Ye Qingxuan carried great doubts in his heart, he did not rashly reveal them.

The other two needed no mention; they were completely frozen in place, at a loss.

Seeing that the three did not speak, Ye Yu Hong thought that since it was not a secret matter, he would begin to introduce it actively:

"This Xuantian Sect is..."

From Ye Yu Hong's narration, Ye Qingxuan gradually gained a clear understanding:

So!

Their Ye family was a vassal force of the Xuantian Sect.

As one of the three dominant powers in the Eastern Region, the Xuantian Sect's sphere of influence covered twenty-one great provinces in the Eastern Region, including Qingzhou where the Ye family resided.

Among these twenty-one great provinces, most medium and small powers chose to rely on the Xuantian Sect for survival; the Ye family was naturally no exception.

It was precisely by relying on the rules and order established by the Xuantian Sect that the Ye family, merely a Golden Core family, could occupy a considerable spiritual land in Qingzhou of the Eastern Region and maintain its lineage for ten thousand years.

With the Xuantian Sect suppressing everything above, cultivators from various powers might engage in conflicts externally, but they would never rashly attack and destroy a faction.

At the same time, powers like the Ye family, which relied on the Xuantian Sect, would mostly send the most talented members of their clan to the Xuantian Sect to cultivate.

This would not only provide a better cultivation environment for talented clan members but also grant them the protection of the Xuantian Sect, avoiding premature death!

However, doing so meant that clan members sent to the Xuantian Sect could no longer be fully counted as Ye family members.

Because once they entered the Xuantian Sect and swore the Sect's Dao Oath, they could not commit acts detrimental to the Sect's interests.

The more powerful the sect, the stronger the binding methods; this is also the reason those top-tier powers can endure for ages.

The stronger the sect, the more unbreakable its interior; those with profound cultivation bases are none who are short-sighted.

To plant spies within a dominant power like the Xuantian Sect?

Facing individuals planted by hostile powers, a dominant power like the Xuantian Sect would only open wide the doors of convenience.

Dare to plant a spy, and they dare to accept them into their ranks, letting others throw meat buns at dogs, with no return.

Precisely because of this, Ye family members who joined the Xuantian Sect could no longer be fully counted as Ye family cultivators.

For instance, the Ancestor of the Ye family in the Xuantian Sect is a Nascent Soul realm cultivator, yet the Ye family can still only be called a Golden Core family.

But even so, vassal powers like the Ye family would still send their clan's most talented members to the Xuantian Sect.

First, for the future of these clan members; staying in the family would only hinder their talents.

Second, to have a reliance for the family, enabling better development.

Although these clan members cultivated in the sect from childhood, and because of the Sect's Dao Oath could not betray the sect, between the sect and the family, they could only lean toward the sect.

But without harming the sect's interests, they could protect and support their own clans.

As long as the clan's strength rose, they could secure enough resources to retain disciples of higher talent and cultivate even stronger experts.

This time, for instance, a Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Xuantian Sect had secured a Fortune Cultivator slot for the Ye family.

A Fortune Cultivator forms a contract with a spiritual land of heaven and earth, creating their own domain to become the Lord of that Blessed Land.

By leveraging the Blessed Land, a Fortune Cultivator can breed vast amounts of cultivation resources; the higher the grade of the Blessed Land they control, the more resources they produce, and the higher their grade becomes.

Thus, once one becomes a Fortune Cultivator, they can bring considerable resources to their clan.

However, to become a Fortune Cultivator, one must first possess an Earth Spirit Root, and second, practice a special secret technique of the Xuantian Sect before cultivation begins.

Once the practitioner's cultivation base reaches the peak of Qi Refining, they may choose a spiritual land to contract with, break through to Foundation Establishment, and thereby become a Fortune Cultivator.

Moreover, the Xuantian Sect's minimum standard for admitting disciples is a three-element Spirit Root, yet the Fortune Cultivator path is the only one without such restrictions, allowing direct entry as a disciple of the Xuantian Sect.

The secret techniques for becoming a Fortune Cultivator are essentially monopolized by the major hegemonic powers.

Hearing this, Ye Yu Hong paused for a moment.

At this moment, Ye Qing Bi and Ye Qing He were already captivated by Ye Yu Hong's words, their faces showing signs of eagerness.

Yet Ye Qingxuan's expression was somewhat unusual, and he silently thought in his heart:

"Blessed Land?"

At the same time, his consciousness involuntarily extended a portion toward the space within his mind.

Ye Yu Hong paid no attention to the three's expressions, instead giving them time to absorb the information and think.

Below, Ye Qingxuan returned to his senses, his mind occupied with unknown thoughts.

As one of the hegemonic powers of the Eastern Region, the Xuantian Sect had existed for over a million years; relying on the Xuantian Sect would allow him to develop safely for a very long time.

But the Ye family was a vassal power of the Xuantian Sect, situated within the sect's sphere of influence; barring major mishaps, this too would allow him to develop safely.

His lifespan was eternal, and resources could be accumulated slowly; the only things that truly attracted him were the hegemonic power, the Xuantian Sect, and the strange sensation in his mind upon first hearing the term "Blessed Land."

Besides, if being a Fortune Cultivator sounded so good, how could the slots be obtained so easily? There might be some restrictions involved!

At this thought, Ye Qingxuan's heart stirred; looking at the paused Ye Yu Hong, he hesitated for a moment before speaking up to ask:

"Clan Head, what effects and restrictions does becoming a Fortune Cultivator have on the Fortune Cultivator themselves?"