Chapter 22 Negotiations Concluded

Fang Yun saw Fang Jianting's emotional breakdown to the point of sobbing, and immediately felt the scene was quite awkward.

Is it their limited experience, or is he unaware of the formidable aspects of the second layer of Qi Cultivation?

Thus, Fang Yun hurriedly consoled: "Elder Ancestor, it's not like that, truly unnecessary, please don't get so worked up!"

Fang Jianting also realized his lapse in composure, and after calming his emotions, looked towards Fang Yun: "Clan Leader, you are not aware, our Fang Family, although we have a heritage of several hundred years, these years have been tremendously difficult for us!

Whenever an accident occurs to a Cultivator in our clan, we are faced with a life or death crisis.

The number of people who have died over the years for this is too many, so many that this old man can't even remember the number.

Not only do us ordinary people suffer, even the Cultivators of past generations had a tough time!

Among these past Cultivators, to breakthrough to the second layer of Qi Cultivation, they would at least spend a decade or more.

Then, either go out to experience the world and search for resources or endure bitterly until their lifespan was at its end, barely breaking through to the third layer!

Even though I, this old man, am not a Cultivator, I can understand the difficulties our family's Cultivators face.

Now, you have broken through the second layer of Qi Refinement in just two short years.

The Spirit Root within you must be extraordinarily outstanding."

Upon saying this, Fang Jianting paused for a moment, then sighed: "It's truly a pity, had you been born in those great sects.

In the future, you would surely ascend to immortality and become an ancestor. Our Fang Family ultimately just holds you back!"

Fang Yun listened to Fang Jianting's words and felt quite touched.

In truth, when he had initially crossed over to this world, he also complained, wondering why he didn't cross over into one of those great sects, but instead came to this ordinary family where cultivation was difficult.

Making his start so arduous.

But then he thought about it, coming to such a family wasn't without benefits.

At least in the early stages, he wouldn't encounter too many dangers.

And in terms of cultivation, with his Golden Finger, progress wouldn't be too slow.

In comparison to those great sects, the current family suit him better.

At least this allowed him ample time to develop.

If he had crossed over to one of those great sects, it would be hard to predict what might occur; perhaps with bad luck, before even making use of the Golden Finger, he could already have been eradicated.

Thereupon, Fang Yun comforted: "Elder Ancestor, do not speak like that. If not for the support of the family, I might still be amongst the mortals, an insignificant person.

Rather than becoming a Cultivator as I am now.

I am full of gratitude to the family!

Thus, let us no longer mention such words in the future, right now we should think about how to repel those pirates!"

"Good, good, good! The Clan Leader's words are most correct, I will not speak of such things in the future!" Fang Jianting also realized he had spoken excessively, now that Fang Yun was a Cultivator in the clan, the stronger his talent, the better for the clan. It is indeed best not to say things that create disaffection.

At this time, Fang Yun turned to look at Fang Yong and said: "Elder Fang Yong, you are in charge of the guard squad within our family, and I believe you are an expert in arranging troops.

Please tell me how I can help in the upcoming confrontation with the pirates, I am ready for your orders!"

Fang Yong, upon hearing Fang Yun's words, immediately came to his senses, shaking his head repeatedly: "I dare not, Clan Leader, how could I dare issue orders to you!

However, with your second-layer Qi Cultivation, we can rest easy!

The other matters, we will handle them, you only need to take care of activating the Spirit Talismans.

With you here, we won't need to pay the extra cost to activate the Spirit Talismans!"

Fang Yun heard this arrangement and nodded.

It was indeed appropriate for him to activate the Spirit Talismans, after all, he didn't need to pay a price for activating them.

"What if other Cultivators appear? I'm a bit worried I won't be able to handle it!"

Fang Yun did not hide his worry about his lack of strength.

Even though everyone present showed shock at his second-layer Qi Cultivation, as if it was very impressive.

Yet, Fang Yun wasn't blinded by these emotions.

He clearly knew that apart from a little Mana, he had no other skills.

If a real second-layer Qi Cultivator, or even a third-layer one, were to appear.

He would surely be doomed.

This was something that could not be ignored.

Fang Yun's cultivation journey had just begun, and he certainly didn't wish for it to end so soon.

Addressing this concern of Fang Yun, Fang Lin explained: "Clan Leader, you do not need to worry about this!

Even if those pirates really did bring a Cultivator, they are most likely to be just first-layer Qi Cultivators.

With Spirit Talismans and the Clan Suppressing Artifact, you should have no problem dealing with them!"

Fang Yun nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

If it was just a first-layer Qi Cultivator, as long as he did not encounter some freak capable of fighting across levels, he should be able to cope.

But why only a first-layer?

However, Fang Yun did not voice this question.

As he quickly realized the reason, a second-layer Qi Cultivator might be weak to him.

But to ordinary mortals, it was ultimately a rather powerful presence.

It's not easy to enlist such a person.

Those pirates probably could not afford such a price.

If those pirates truly could afford that price, with their strength, they wouldn't consider targeting the resource-scarce Spirit Water Island.

And the Spiritual Spring on Spirit Water Island could only support ordinary Cultivators reaching the second layer of Qi Cultivation.

Such Spiritual Objects were thus clearly unworthy in the eyes of other second-layer Qi Cultivators.

Therefore, Fang Lin said that even if there were Cultivators among the pirates, they were likely to be only first-layer Cultivators.

Understanding this, Fang Yun was reassured.

Thus, Fang Yun looked at Fang Yong: "Then alright, I will take care of the Spirit Talismans and any potential Cultivators that may appear!

The remainder of the arrangements and troop deployment, I will entrust to you, Elder Fang Yong!"

Fang Yong quickly responded: "Clan Leader, rest assured, I will certainly not fail this mission!"

Afterward, Fang Yong made some brief arrangements with the elders present, then hurriedly left to organize the clan's guard squad, starting battle preparations.

With Fang Yong's departure, the others also bid farewell to Fang Yun.

As the war approached, apart from dealing with the Innate Realm Martial Artists, within their designated responsibilities, there were still many affairs to be prepared.

Following the departure of the other clan elders, Fang Yun simply decided to stay in the town.

After all, with the war impending, he couldn't possibly return to the mountain and run down when the pirates arrived; that would be too much of a delay.

He just hoped that his absence for these few days wouldn't have too much impact on the growth of the Spirit Rice.

Led by Fang Lin, Fang Yun arrived at the courtyard in the town designated for the Clan Leader.

The courtyard was very large, with pavilions and towers, the residence where the past Clan Leaders lived.

However, the previous Clan Leaders were all Cultivators of the clan and lived in the caves on the mountain, so clearly this place was not frequently inhabited.