236: arrange

The Grand Elder's funeral was grand, as if the Main Family couldn't wait to announce to others that they had lost an Elder.

However, this didn't have much impact on the war between the Lin Family and the Lu Family, as the Grand Elder had been in seclusion for so many years and hadn't made any significant contributions.

As soon as the funeral ended, Zhou Luo led his son and daughter back to Zhou Garden.

In the main hall of Zhou Garden, Zhou Changle looked at his father, who was seated in the place of honor, hesitated for a moment, then said, "Father, are you really not going to help the Second Elder and the others?"

Hearing this, Zhou Luo's eyes narrowed, and his voice deepened slightly.

"They sought you out?"

Zhou Changle bowed, his tone respectful: "Please don't be angry, Father. I just think what the Second Elder said is right."

He lowered his head, but a strange light flickered in his eyes.

As a Disciple of the Immortal Sect, he naturally wanted his father to take charge of the Lin Family. Moreover, his father had the strength to do so, and in his eyes, the Main Family was simply unworthy.

Zhou Luo stared at him and said calmly, "I have my own plans."

But Zhou Changle was still unwilling. He said discontentedly, "Father, the Main Family is now dragging the Lin Family into an abyss of eternal damnation. If you don't act, the entire Lin Family will be ruined."

This argument was put forth by Second Elder Lin Guangxuan.

According to him, this was the result divined by the Grand Elder at the cost of his Lifespan before his death.

Zhou Changle grew up under Zhou Luo's tutelage, and he deeply understood his father's power. Whether it was the Cultivation Technique for absorbing and exhaling Qi, or the combat Cultivation Technique given to him later, both had brought him great benefits.

In addition, he had also learned about the Main Family's scheme against his father's Master, and knew that his father was dissatisfied with the Main Family.

This was also why he had appeared so cold in the face of the Main Family's warm welcome.

Therefore, he wanted his father to wield the authority of the Lin Family and lead it to prosperity.

Zhou Luo remained silent, seemingly uninterested in this matter.

He naturally knew about the Grand Elder divining with his Lifespan, and even he had to admire the Grand Elder's understanding of himself.

However, the time for his own plans had not yet arrived, because the Lin Family's Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor had not yet appeared.

As long as he was there, even if he wanted to overthrow the Main Family, it would be futile.

He didn't believe that the Foundation Establishment Old Ancestor would truly allow an outsider like himself to take charge of the Lin Family.

Moreover, he currently had more important things to do.

Having already entered the ninth level of Qi Condensation, he would be able to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Realm in a few years. Therefore, his emergence from seclusion was partly due to the return of his children and the Grand Elder's matter, and partly to find the Materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Zhou Luo remained silent, making Zhou Changle a little anxious. He turned his head and gave his sister a meaningful look.

Zhou Shiling's pleasant voice then also rang out.

"Father, I think my brother is right. In these past ten years, for the sake of fighting the Lu Family, the Main Family has caused countless deaths."

She was equally dissatisfied with the Main Family.

The main reason was that she felt the unfairness of her father's experiences.

She knew that after her father became the Sixth Elder, he had always been ignored by the Main Family. If not for her and her brother being favored by the Immortal Sect, her father's position as Sixth Elder would have been completely dispensable and not valued by the Main Family at all.

In her eyes, a person as powerful as her father, with her mother being a descendant of the Main Family, should have received more respect.

Instead of being summoned and dismissed at will.

Of course, Zhou Shiling didn't know that all of this was Zhou Luo's voluntary choice.

On the way, she and her brother had already discussed that when they returned home, they must persuade their father not to live in seclusion and ignore worldly affairs anymore.

Zhou Luo looked deeply at his son and daughter, realizing that they had indeed grown up, but they didn't know the proper order of importance.

"We'll discuss this later. How are things with the Foundation Establishment Pill and the Materials?" he asked gently.

Now that his children had gained the qualification to enter the inner Sect, their status in the Immortal Sect was rising sharply. If they could purchase directly from the Immortal Sect, it would save a lot of trouble.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Changle looked up, a troubled expression on his face: "Father, Revered Master said that the Sect's Foundation Establishment Pill and Materials can only be used internally and are forbidden for outsiders."

"If Father wishes to purchase them, he can only join the Immortal Sect."

The Azure Origin Sect certainly didn't lack Foundation Establishment Pills, but such important items, like Longevity Pills, were subject to strict control.

"Father, if we get Foundation Establishment Pills, we can secretly give them to you," Zhou Shiling's soft voice sounded again.

Zhou Luo, however, shook his head: "There's no need for that."

Although he indeed yearned for the Foundation Establishment Pill, he wouldn't go so far as to rely on his children.

Moreover, if such a matter were discovered by the Immortal Sect, and it displeased the Golden Core Immortal Revered Master, the trouble would be immense.

It seemed he could only search for the Foundation Establishment Materials himself.

"Father, if you take charge of the Lin Family, perhaps it would be easier to obtain Foundation Establishment Materials," Zhou Changle said, his eyes burning.

Zhou Luo didn't expect this boy to be so ambitious.

He looked at the other party and said earnestly, "Changle, do you know what the most important thing is for me?"

Zhou Changle scratched his head, hesitating: "Strength?"

Zhou Luo nodded: "That's right, strength is the most important thing. Becoming the Lin Family Patriarch, or being in charge of something, are all superficial."

"When your strength is sufficient, these things will come easily."

"I know what you're thinking, but I hope you don't mistake the means for the end and forget what Cultivation is for."

Zhou Changle's heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head: "Father, your son has been enlightened."

Zhou Luo said calmly, "You are still young, and it's normal to have such thoughts, but what you should do more is to cultivate diligently. Improving your strength is the true Dao."

His vision was no longer confined to this small Lin Family.

With his long Lifespan, his gaze had already been set higher.

Therefore, he also hoped that his son and daughter would not waste their talents and should focus on Cultivation.

Zhou Changle and Zhou Shiling both nodded heavily.

"I will be going out in a while. Since you two are back, I'll leave Zhou Garden in your care," Zhou Luo said slowly.

Zhou Changle and Zhou Shiling knew that their father intended to search for Foundation Establishment Materials, so they said in unison, "Please rest assured, Father, we will definitely protect Zhou Garden."

Zhou Luo's eyes darkened slightly: "Not just Zhou Garden."

Their hearts tightened.

They instantly understood that their father was referring to those who belonged to the Grand Elder's faction.

Sure enough, their father wasn't truly uninterested in taking charge of the Lin Family.

Recalling his father's previous teachings, Zhou Changle suddenly had an epiphany.

After a few simple instructions, Zhou Luo sent them to accompany Lin Xi.

Not long after they left, Xu Changsheng walked in: "Revered Master, the Family Head wants to see you."

Under Zhou Luo's guidance, Xu Changsheng had successfully been promoted to an Upper Grade Array Formation Master, and his status had risen significantly.

The Family had even offered him a new courtyard.

But Xu Changsheng refused.

In his opinion, if it weren't for Zhou Luo, he wouldn't be where he was today. So, to show his gratitude, he chose to stay with his Family.

Zhou Luo was thoughtful.

Why would Lin Tianxiong be looking for him at this critical juncture?

He decided to go and see.

"Understood."