89: Zhang Lingyuncheng

Hearing Ling Wuji’s question, the terrifying aura Ling Feng had just emanated vanished instantly without a trace. He then looked at Ling Wuji and responded with a smile.

“Father, it’s just as you thought.”

“I have already had a Breakthrough, and am now a genuine Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artist.”

However, Ling Feng did not reveal his true combat power, as it would always be beneficial to keep some trump cards hidden.

Upon hearing Ling Feng’s affirmative answer, Ling Wuji, Ling Buyi, Ling Zhan, and the others couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

“What?!”

“Clan Chief, you’ve had another Breakthrough!”

“A Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artist not yet twenty years old, what terrifying talent is this?”

A moment later, after their excited emotions had calmed down, Ling Feng spoke again.

“Father, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, please do not spread the news of my becoming a Imperial Martial Realm Martial Artist for now. The Ling Family currently needs time to develop and should not attract too much attention.”

“Mm-hmm.”

The others pondered for a moment, then all nodded in agreement.

Seeing this, Ling Feng then smiled and said to them.

“Father, Second Uncle, Third Uncle, now that you understand my situation, shouldn’t you tell me about the changes that have occurred in the Family during my half-year seclusion?”

“Otherwise, if I, the Clan Chief, go out and don’t even know the Family’s situation, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?”

“Hahaha.”

Hearing Ling Feng’s words, Ling Wuji and the other two couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Afterward, Ling Wuji directly said to Ling Buyi, who was beside him.

“Second Brother, you and Third Brother have basically been handling Family affairs during this time. Why don’t you tell Feng’er about it?”

Hearing this, Ling Buyi immediately stood up and replied.

“Yes, Eldest Brother.”

Seeing that Ling Buyi was about to stand and recount the recent changes, Ling Feng spoke up.

“Second Uncle, please sit and speak. We are all Family here, it’s just like chatting, there’s no need for so much formality.”

“Feng’er is right, sit and speak, Second Brother.”

Hearing this, Ling Wuji also nodded in agreement, chiming in.

Seeing this, Ling Buyi cupped his hands towards Ling Feng and the others, then sat down directly. He then spoke loudly to Ling Feng.

“Reporting to the Clan Chief, during your half-year seclusion, the changes that have occurred in the Ling Family can be said to be extremely significant. Firstly, the city built by integrating Qingyun Town has been completed. It is large enough to accommodate millions of people, and the Family’s main residence has also been expanded. As for the cultivation of the Family members, with your current cultivation, Clan Chief, you can easily ascertain it, so I will just give a brief summary.”

“Currently, besides you, Clan Chief, the most powerful Martial Artists in the Family are the Grand Elder, the two Protectors in the Protector Pavilion, Deputy Hall Master Ling Tie of the Weapon Refining Hall, and Guardian Ling Di, all of whom are King Warrior Realm Martial Artists.”

“I, Ling Zhan, Deputy Hall Master Ling Qing of the Pill Hall, and three Family Elders are all Heaven Martial Realm powerhouses.”

“The rest of the Family also has a total of sixty Inner Sect Protectors, all of whom are Earth Martial Realm powerhouses, and two hundred Outer Sect Deacons, all of whom are Profound Martial Realm Middle Stage to Profound Martial Realm Perfection Martial Artists.”

“Regarding Disciples, Ling Xuanji and Ling Zifan have both become Earth Martial Realm Perfection Martial Artists and should soon be able to Breakthrough to Heaven Martial Realm powerhouses. Additionally, Ling Yong and others who have fused with Spirit Bodies have all reached Profound Martial Realm Late Stage to Perfection cultivation. As for the remaining six of the twelve previously focused on cultivation, they all have Profound Martial Realm Early Stage cultivation.”

“These are some of the basic situations of the Family over the past six months.”

“Not bad, I didn’t expect such significant changes in just half a year of my seclusion.”

“I’m sure Second Uncle and Third Uncle, you must have put in a lot of effort.”

“You’ve worked hard, Second Uncle, Third Uncle.”

“Clan Chief, you overstate it. Seeing the Family grow stronger day by day, we are overjoyed.”

Hearing this, Ling Buyi and Ling Zhan both stood up and responded.

Seeing this, Ling Feng waved his hand casually, then slowly inquired.

“By the way, Second Uncle, now that the city capable of accommodating millions of people has been built, the Family’s main residence has been expanded, and the strength of the Family members has also advanced by leaps and bounds, the Spirit Stone resources I left before my seclusion must be almost depleted, right?”

“Reporting to the Clan Chief, they are indeed almost depleted. Furthermore, the Ling Family currently owes the Flying Cloud Commerce Guild two payments totaling eighty million Low-Grade Spirit Stones.”

After hearing Ling Feng’s question, Ling Buyi said helplessly.

“Mm-hmm, no matter. I will give you some more resources that the Family needs later. As for the outstanding payment to the Flying Cloud Commerce Guild, I will personally make a trip then.”

Hearing this, Ling Feng then smiled and said to Ling Buyi.

“Yes, Clan Chief.”

Hearing this, Ling Buyi respectfully responded. Then, as if he had thought of something, he spoke again respectfully to Ling Feng.

“By the way, Clan Chief, there are two more matters that require your decision.”

“One is, what should the newly built city be named?”

“The second is that the Family’s new main residence has been expanded, but these peaks are still ordinary peaks, and the Spiritual Qi is far inferior to the previous Family main residence. Therefore, most of the Family members are still gathered in the previous main residence.”

After hearing Ling Buyi’s two questions, Ling Feng couldn't help but lower his head in thought.

“Naming the city? The main residence’s Spiritual Qi is sparse?”

A moment later, Ling Feng slowly looked up at Ling Wuji, Ling Buyi, Ling Zhan, and the others, and slowly said.

“Do you have any good ideas for the name of this newly built city?”

“Tianyun City?”

Ling Buyi spoke with a slight question in his voice.

“No, no, that’s not good. It would be better to take a word from Feng’er’s name, ‘Feng’ (Wind), and a word from Qingyun Town, ‘Yun’ (Cloud), and call it Fengyun City.”

Hearing this, Ling Wuji spoke.

At the same time, Ling Zhan, who was beside them, said boorishly.

“Why make it so complicated? This city was built because of the existence of our Ling Family. It would be simpler to just use the Family surname and call it Ling City.”

As Ling Feng’s words fell, Ling Buyi and the others immediately began to discuss.

Hearing their discussions, Ling Feng spoke directly.

“Third Uncle is right, this city was built because of the existence of our Ling Family, but at the same time, we cannot forget our roots.”

“How about this, let’s call it Lingyun City?”

“Lingyun City.”

Hearing this, Ling Wuji couldn't help but murmur softly, then his eyes lit up, and he clapped his hands, exclaiming.

“Not bad.”

At the same time, Ling Wuji and Ling Zhan also secretly nodded.

Seeing this, Ling Feng said with a smile.

“Since that’s the case, it’s decided. The city will be called Lingyun City.”

“Yes, Clan Chief.”

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