39: Chapter 39 Development Planning

The Su Family of Qingyuan.

Su Yang picked up his teacup and took a large gulp, trying to digest the information he had learned from his wife and children. It took him a long time to recover.

Su Xuanming was even more astonished after hearing it, his eyes filled with confusion.

They really weren't gone for a year, but just a month?

In just over a month, the situation in Qingyuan County had undergone earth-shattering changes. First, the Liang Family was annihilated by the Zheng Family, and then the Zheng Family and the Zhu Family were destroyed by their Su Family.

All assets of the three annihilated families now belonged to the Su Family.

The Su Family's industries expanded more than tenfold overnight, growing even faster than Su Yang's ten years of management.

No wonder people say that murder and arson lead to wealth.

Snatching things is indeed a quick way to make money!

No wonder Wang Songyue had such a strange expression when he met him on the road; it turned out he had lost all the profits from the Drunken Immortal Tower and was too ashamed to return and continue managing the restaurant together.

"I didn't expect so many things to happen at home in just over a month."

The tea in the cup was drunk clean, and Su Yang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Fortunately, he had left enough contingencies at home, and Qin Jiangmei was also quite intelligent, knowing to stay at home and wait for the enemy to come to their doorstep, then use the Formation to catch them in a jar.

If they had rushed out impulsively, just one Martial Arts Grandmaster plus a few Innate Realm Perfection Cultivators could have wiped out the entire Family.

Qin Jiangmei's final counterattack was also quite decisive, not giving the Zheng Family and Zhu Family a chance to react, and carrying out the

However, the most crucial point was actually that the Su Family usually kept a low profile and their true strength was not known to outsiders.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have just been the Zhu Family; other Family forces behind the Golden Night Tower would have come as well.

"Mother, was your Cultivator identity exposed?" Su Xuanming asked.

Qin Jiangmei shook her head: "I did not display any Cultivator methods publicly. Everyone in Qingyuan County only considers me a Innate Martial Artist."

In fact, she had not practiced martial arts, nor had she ever revealed her Protective Aura.

But most people tacitly assumed she was a Martial Artist and never thought of her as a Cultivator.

"By the way, who is this?"

Qin Jiangmei's reminder.

Only then did everyone remember that there was an outsider in the main hall, standing quietly behind Su Yang.

"A child I met outside the market. His name is An Ziyao."

Su Yang did not introduce An Ziyao's tragic past in front of him. He would tell his Family about these matters slowly when there was an opportunity.

After not seeing each other for many days, the Family sat in the main hall and chatted for a long time.

Finally, the conversation returned to Family development.

Su Yang did not immerse himself in the joy of the Family's expanding assets.

The rapid expansion of assets can indeed bring huge benefits to the Family, but if their mindset also expands, the Su Family will inevitably become the next Family to be annihilated.

Su Yang pondered for a moment, organizing his words.

"During this period, instruct the Su Family's guards and servants to be low-key, and at the same time, strengthen the Family's internal management. Increased prestige can easily make some people act recklessly. If they cause trouble for the Su Family, they must be severely dealt with!"

"Also, the recruitment conditions for servants and guards must be stricter than before. A large Family business will attract petty people; this matter must be guarded against."

Su Yang turned to Su Xuanming, "This matter will be handed over to your chamber of commerce team. It is both a test for them and an opportunity for tempering."

"By the way, recruit more staff for the chamber of commerce. The Family now has many shops; select a few to establish the Su Clan Chamber of Commerce."

Once the Family's industries grow, it's impossible to do everything personally. The day of power transfer will inevitably come.

A temporarily formed team can only last for a while. For the Family to be stable in the future, they must start cultivating Family talents now.

Without waiting for Su Xuanming's reply, Su Yang had Luo Qian called over.

"Luo Qian, put all your other work aside for now. Focus on establishing the Su Family Academy and the Su Family Martial Arts Hall. At the same time, recruit teachers for the academy and instructors for the martial arts hall from outside."

"From today on, the Su Family's servants and their children can study and practice martial arts for free!"

Su Yang arranged a series of tasks, and the entire Su Family began to move.

Su Xuanming had just returned home and hadn't even had time to rest before he had to start busying himself with Family affairs.

But he didn't feel tired; instead, he enjoyed it.

After all, he was working for the Family's development.

The more diligent he was, the faster the Family would grow, and the more they would earn in the future.

He immediately ran to the Drunken Immortal Tower to find Ji Ya, and the two discussed Family and chamber of commerce matters.

...

In the main hall, Su Yang kept An Ziyao behind.

"You are already a part of the Su Family, so you naturally have to contribute to the Su Family. However, you are still young, so the current stage should focus on improving your abilities."

Su Yang spoke unhurriedly: "I have checked your physical condition and found that you possess a Spiritual Root, so you can become a Cultivator."

"Now there are two paths before you: cultivating martial arts or cultivating immortality. Choose one yourself."

"The Su Family has martial dao pills that can quickly help you become a Innate Martial Artist. The Su Family can also provide you with Cultivation Techniques. Although you only have a Mixed Spiritual Root, you are also a rare Fire Spirit Body, so becoming a Late Stage Qi Refining Cultivator is not a problem; it will just take a longer time."

His calm words, however, stirred up a storm in An Ziyao's heart.

He had originally prepared himself for arduous martial arts cultivation, never expecting that he could actually cultivate immortality!

If he chose to become a Martial Artist, the Su Family could help him quickly achieve a Breakthrough to the Innate Realm, and he would soon be able to avenge his mother.

However, choosing the path of a Cultivator would be quite long, and he wouldn't know when he would gain the strength to avenge his mother, but his future achievements would be higher.

An Ziyao didn't think much and respectfully cupped his fists, saying, "Ziyao is willing to follow the Family Head's arrangements."

The Su Family gave him hope for revenge; his life belonged to the Su Family, so his future path should not be chosen by him, but by the Su Family.

Whether he became a Martial Artist or a Cultivator, he would diligently cultivate.

Su Yang nodded with satisfaction: "Good, you're not stupid, kid. If I were to choose for you, you could actually cultivate both the martial Dao and the immortal Dao."

"My son, Xuan Heng, is like this. Although the highest Realm of the martial Dao is only Grandmaster, it is undeniable that martial Dao achievements are faster. Dual cultivation of martial arts can compensate for the shortcomings of Early Stage Qi Refining."

"However, I also need you to learn an Artifact Refining Legacy. Martial arts will eventually take up some time and energy. If you can't balance both, you can also give up martial arts."

Su Yang gently raised his hand, and two Jade Slips flew in front of An Ziyao.

One was a fire-attribute Cultivation Technique, and the other was a first-order Artifact Refining Legacy.

As a Fire Spirit Body, An Ziyao had extremely strong control over fire attributes, making him naturally suited for the art of Artifact Refining.

Although Alchemy also uses fire, it focuses more on identifying the medicinal properties of spirit plant, while Artifact Refining only requires melting and forging.

An Ziyao took the Jade Slips and said solemnly, "Thank you, Family Head, Ziyao is willing to give it his best shot!"

"You can ask the guards in the courtyard about martial arts matters. Xiao Mei, go arrange a room for him."

Su Yang waved his hand, signaling An Ziyao to withdraw.

He expected An Ziyao to be able to refine Magical Artifacts, but he wouldn't give him too many special privileges.

To receive more benefits from the Su Family, one must make corresponding contributions. Only then can one gain the respect of others and raise one's prestige within the Su Family.

Finally, Su Yang looked at Su Xuanjing. This girl had successfully absorbed Qi into her body.

Thinking of Su Xuanjing's innate destiny, he couldn't help but ask curiously: "Jing'er, you are a Cultivator now. Have you successfully drawn any Talismans?"

Su Xuanjing's lips curved upwards, and she said proudly, "Of course I succeeded! Now I can draw all first-order Low Grade Talismans!"

Drawing Talismans requires concentration and calmness.

Su Xuanjing's fate is Mirror-like Still Water, allowing her to quickly enter a focused state, which perfectly matches the requirements.

Su Yang's eyes lit up after hearing this.

Now, the Su Family has Qin Jiangmei for Alchemy, Su Xuanjing for Talismans, and perhaps An Ziyao will take on the Artifact Refining work in the future.

Of the four major immortal cultivation arts, the Su Family only lacks Formations.