Chapter 144: Two Happy Events

Song Qingming, having just arrived at the Song family council hall, discovered that Clan Leader Song Changfeng and several elders had long been waiting there.

The seat originally belonging to the clan leader at the head of the hall was, for some reason, empty at this moment. Song Changfeng had added a chair and sat in a position slightly to the side.

"Sixth Uncle, you are..."

"Qingming, you are now the only Foundation Establishment cultivator in the clan. The position of clan leader should also be handed over to you to take charge of. My fellow elders and I have already discussed this matter, and no one has any objections."

According to the traditional rules of the cultivation world in the State of Wei, the position of clan leader in major cultivation families is held by the cultivator with the highest cultivation base in the entire family. After all, in the cultivation world, the strong have always been respected; Song Qingming knew this point.

Although Song Qingming had not yet fully accustomed himself to his current status as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he had been back for more than half a month and had more or less felt the change in the clan members' attitudes toward him.

The clan leader and several elders in the council hall were basically elders he was familiar with. Now, the way they looked at Song Qingming also made him feel that it was not quite the same as before.

"Sixth Uncle, it is not that I am unwilling to be this clan leader, but I am indeed not knowledgeable enough about managing the family's affairs. It would be better to wait until I am familiar with it before discussing this matter."

"Since you say so, then I will manage it for you for now. However, you must sit in this chair prepared for you first. Before you take over as clan leader, you must still serve as the Great Elder of the family. From now on, starting with us elders, the family must also attach importance to some rules of the cultivation world, so as to avoid clan members going down the mountain and meeting other Foundation Establishment cultivators without knowing the difference between superior and inferior, thus causing trouble for no reason."

The clan members on the mountain were all people Song Qingming was familiar with. Everyone, including himself, did not feel much change in his status as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and when speaking to him, they still treated him as a peer or a junior just like in the past.

This was also because the Song family had not produced a Foundation Establishment cultivator for hundreds of years, so it was normal for everyone not to react immediately. Otherwise, in other cultivation families that had existed with Foundation Establishment cultivators, such a thing would be absolutely impossible.

Hearing Song Changfeng's words, Song Qingming did not hesitate this time and stepped forward to sit in the seat at the head of the hall.

After Song Qingming took his seat, Song Changfeng then slowly said to everyone, "The reason I invited everyone here this time is because yesterday I received a post from the Huang family for a mountain visit. Huang family ancestor Huang Shengyue is coming to visit our Mount Funiu in a few days. Everyone, speak your minds and see what purpose they might have in coming this time."

"What other purpose could there be? It must be aimed at Qingming. I reckon they should still want to win us over like they did with the Qian family." The Thirteenth Uncle, Song Changxiong, who had always been outspoken, quickly stated his thoughts.

"Changxiong is right. I think they should mean the same thing. After all, we were originally vassals of the Huang family. It's just that I don't know what conditions they will offer this time." The family affairs elder, Fifth Aunt Song Changling, also echoed.

Song Changfeng nodded and continued, "Since everyone is clear about the Huang family's purpose in winning us over, then next, I must ask for everyone's opinion. Should we continue to stand with the Huang family like the Qian family?"

"The Qian family almost had their clan wiped out by following the Huang family. I think we still need to weigh it carefully. When the Huang family comes tomorrow, let's see what conditions they can offer. If they don't treat us well, we can also stand on the Gao family's side."

"We cannot do that. The Huang family's strength is so strong. I heard that Huang Shengxin is already in seclusion for Core Formation. If our attitude is not clear, we might suffer a great loss in the future."

Everyone spoke one after another, discussing for a long time, and finally chose to stand with the Huang family.

Song Qingming also agreed with this result. After all, the Huang family was powerful now. As far as the Song family was concerned, Song Qingming had just achieved Foundation Establishment and indeed did not have many chips to put on the table to influence the situation in the entire Qinghe County. Making a safe choice at the moment was exactly what Song Qingming wanted most.

Just as everyone had made their decision, another invitation was sent to Mount Funiu. However, this time it was not for Song Changfeng, the Song family clan leader, but was specifically addressed to Song Qingming.

After opening it and looking, he discovered that it was a post from the Gao family, inviting him to gather at Qinghe Fang.

Song Qingming looked at the name Gao Yuyao written on the post, hesitated for a moment, but still shook his head and handed the post directly to Song Changfeng.

"Tell Fourth Uncle to go to the Gao family restaurant and give a reply, saying that I have been in seclusion recently and cannot attend the appointment."

Three days later, on Mount Funiu, a sword light flew over. A young woman in white stepped on a flying sword and arrived at the guest pavilion at the foot of Mount Funiu.

The Song family cultivators guarding the mountain saw this scene and hurriedly knelt down.

"Greetings, Senior. The clan leader is already waiting in the council hall. Please follow me up the mountain, Senior."

The young woman in white nodded and smiled lightly, "Lead the way."

At the same time, Song Qingming and the other Song family cultivators who had received the news quickly gathered in the family council hall.

Looking at Huang Shengyue, who was walking over in white, Song Changfeng hurriedly led Song Qingming and the other Song family members out of the council hall to welcome her.

"Senior, your condescension to come here truly makes our Mount Funiu shine. We haven't had distinguished guests on the mountain for many years, and our Song family is poorly prepared. Please don't mind, Senior, and come to the hall for a chat."

Huang Shengyue waved her hand and said, "Clan Leader Song is too polite. Although I have been in seclusion for years and rarely go out, our two families have been one for many years. I am just visiting my neighbor; how could I mind?"

After the two exchanged a few pleasantries outside, Song Changfeng then respectfully welcomed Huang Shengyue into the council hall.

"Senior, this is some spiritual tea cultivated by our Song family. I suppose it cannot catch your eye, Senior. Please forgive us."

After Huang Shengyue sat down, she picked up the spiritual tea by her side, took a sip, nodded, and looked at Song Qingming, who was sitting beside Song Changfeng, and said, "I suppose this must be the young friend Song Qingming who just achieved Foundation Establishment not long ago. I didn't expect the young friend to look so young; the future is truly boundless!"

Song Qingming, upon hearing this, hurriedly stood up, bowed, and said, "Qingming greets Senior Huang. I am dull-witted, and being able to luckily achieve Foundation Establishment was also thanks to the help of a noble person. Please do not misunderstand, Senior."

"Young friend Song has already achieved Foundation Establishment and become one of us, so there is no need to address me as Senior. Before I left, I inquired with a good friend in the Xiaoyao Sect and only then learned that young friend Song achieved this opportunity because of a great contribution to the sect, which was bestowed by True Person Li. Young friend Song being able to have this opportunity truly makes those of us who cultivate bitterly very envious.

This time, I represent the Huang family in visiting Mount Funiu mainly for two things: first, to specifically congratulate young friend Song, and second, there is a matter I want to remind you about."

Updating later.

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