39: The six major families surrendered

Looking at Chen Hong and the other Clan Leaders of the six remaining Families in the main hall, he said with a smile, "Gentlemen, the Ling Family's performance didn't disappoint you, did it?"

"Not at all, Clan Leader Ling, you're too kind. However, the strength the Ling Family displayed this time truly makes us admire you."

Hearing this, Chen Hong immediately stood up and respectfully replied.

"Since that's the case, I believe you are all aware of the Ling Family's current strength. Even if more people from the Mystic Limit Sect and the Royal Family of the Imperial City come, the Ling Family is more than capable of handling them."

"Regarding the matter you mentioned earlier, this Clan Leader agrees."

"However..."

When Chen Hong and the others heard Ling Feng agree to them becoming the Ling Family's subsidiary Families in the future, they were ecstatic. But when they saw Ling Feng's hesitant expression, their hearts sank.

Before Chen Hong could even ask, Sha Zhengfei was the first to stand up and respectfully address Ling Feng, saying, "Clan Leader Ling, there's no one else here, so please speak freely."

"Good. Since that's the case, I'll lay some unpleasant truths out in advance."

"Once you become a subsidiary Family of my Ling Family, you must strictly discipline your Family Disciples. If any of my Ling Family Disciples discover someone daring to use my Ling Family's name to commit evil, bully others, or tarnish my Ling Family's reputation, then don't blame me for not having warned you in advance."

"Of course, after becoming a subsidiary Family of my Ling Family, you only need to submit a portion of your Cultivation resources each month. As for your internal Family affairs, no one from my Ling Family will interfere. Additionally, if there are any juniors with excellent Cultivation talent in your Family, they can apply to join the Ling Family and Cultivate alongside Ling Family Disciples, enjoying the same treatment as Ling Family Disciples."

Hearing this, Chen Hong and the others were utterly astonished. They hadn't expected the Ling Family to be so generous to subsidiary Families that joined them. The six of them instantly stood up, then immediately knelt on one knee before Ling Feng, excitedly exclaiming, "We pay our respects to the Venerable One! We are willing to serve the Ling Family!"

Hearing the change in their address towards him, Ling Feng knew that they had completely submitted.

At the same time, the familiar System prompt sounded in Ling Feng's mind once again.

"Congratulations, Host, for gaining the submission of the six great Families of Qingyun Town. Family Luck value increased by 100,000."

Hearing the System prompt, Ling Feng was instantly astonished. He hadn't expected that subduing the six great Families would bring him such a massive amount of Luck value.

A moment later, Ling Feng calmed his excited feelings. Looking at Chen Hong and the others, he said with a smile, "Gentlemen, please rise quickly."

"Gentlemen, everything the Ling Family has now is only temporary. In the future, the Ling Family will only become stronger. In the future, you will be glad for the decision you are making now."

"Yes, Lord."

Ling Buyi and Ling Zhan looked on with disbelief, followed by overwhelming joy. They never imagined that the six Families, who were once on equal footing with the Ling Family, would one day become its subsidiary Families.

Regardless of everyone's reactions, Ling Feng then instructed Ling Buyi, "Grand Elder, there are still many Marrow Cleansing Pills in the Family, aren't there? Later, give ten to each of them, and an additional twenty Spirit Gathering Pills."

"Yes, Clan Leader."

"Marrow Cleansing Pill! Spirit Gathering Pill!"

These Medicinal Pills were all very valuable. Their own Families only occasionally purchased a few as rewards for Family Disciples, but they never expected the Ling Family to take out such a large quantity at once to give to them.

This showed the profound foundation of the Ling Family.

Ling Feng ignored the astonished Chen Hong and the others, and instead spoke to Ling Buyi again, "Oh, right, Grand Elder, in the future, instruct Ling Qing and the others that besides refining the Family's normal Cultivation Medicinal Pills, they should refine a bit more each month. At that time, provide some to Chen Hong and the others."

"Yes, Clan Leader."

"However, Clan Leader, having Hall Master Ling Qing and the others refine more Medicinal Pills should definitely not be a problem with one Fourth Grade Alchemist and one Third Grade Alchemist leading the Alchemy Hall. It's just that the Spirit Medicine for refining Medicinal Pills might not be enough."

"Even if Hall Master Ling Qing and the others are powerful, without enough Spirit Medicine, it's like a clever housewife without rice to cook."

"Hmm, that is a problem. In the future, have the Family acquire more from Loose Cultivators or some mercenary teams. Family Disciples can also go to the Lianyun Mountains to collect, but be sure not to go too deep."

"If it's really not enough in the Late Stage, then we can only purchase from the Flying Cloud Commerce Guild."

"Venerable One, does the Family still have Third Grade and Fourth Grade Alchemists?"

Chen Hong, not waiting for Ling Buyi to speak, was the first to ask in surprise.

"Yes."

After hearing Ling Feng's absolutely certain answer, Chen Hong and the others were so shocked they couldn't speak.

The Ling Family actually had Third Grade and Fourth Grade Alchemists?

Alchemists were an extremely precious and rare profession. Even many powerful individuals held high-grade Alchemists in great respect. Now, they hadn't expected the Ling Family to have Third Grade and Fourth Grade Alchemists.

"We thank the Venerable One for the reward."

"However, Venerable One, regarding the Spirit Medicine for refining Medicinal Pills, my Family still has a large store. I will send people to transport all of it over when I return, and my Chen Family will also increase its acquisition of Spirit Medicine in the future."

"My Sha Family too."

"I..."

A moment later, Chen Hong and the others calmed their feelings and then respectfully said to Ling Feng, "Good. Since that's the case, this Clan Leader cannot let you suffer a loss. In the future, for any Spirit Medicine you provide, you can take fifty percent of the Medicinal Pills refined from it."

Hearing this, Ling Feng couldn't help but say with a smile, "Thank you, Venerable One."

After hearing Ling Feng's words, Chen Hong and the others were incredibly excited. They originally didn't expect any reward for sending over their Family's Spirit Medicine, as they already felt they were getting a good deal. But they hadn't expected Ling Feng to give them fifty percent of the Medicinal Pills refined from the transported Spirit Medicine.

What was the difference between this and a free gift?

Looking at the six people's respectful expressions, Ling Feng couldn't help but nod secretly, his face full of satisfaction. After all, if the Ling Family wanted to develop, relying solely on Ling Family members would be very difficult to achieve rapid growth. Therefore, they needed some people to help the Ling Family with tasks.

The six great Families in Qingyun Town, excluding the Ling Family, had always had a good reputation. Their Family members acted with integrity and openness, and there was no bullying or taking advantage of others. Otherwise, Ling Feng would not have easily allowed them to become subsidiary Families of the Ling Family.

While the Ling Family was rapidly developing, Ling Feng didn't mind helping those who were loyal to the Ling Family.

Ling Feng then spoke to Chen Hong and the others again, "Work hard, Cultivate diligently. The Ling Family will not treat you unfairly. In fact, reaching the Earth Martial Realm, Heaven Martial Realm, or even higher in the future is not impossible."

"We are willing to die for the Venerable One, and serve the Ling Family diligently."

Hearing this, Chen Hong and the others were instantly excited, kneeling on one knee and shouting loudly.

"Hmm, rise, all of you."

"Alright, everything that needed to be said has been said. Grand Elder, take them to the Alchemy Hall to collect the Medicinal Pills."

Seeing this, Ling Feng casually waved his hand and said, "Yes, Clan Leader."

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