90: Final Decision

"Elder Zhang, the Kang Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator is already at the third level of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and he only has one grandson, Kang Jian.

It is said that he suffered an injury to his lower body when he was young and is no longer capable of reproduction.

He might resort to unscrupulous means for the sake of this grandson, so it would be best to be cautious."

After making inquiries from various sources, Lin Ying had learned quite a bit about this Kang Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator and knew how deep his resentment was toward the Cultivator who killed Kang Jian.

Worried that Zhang Qingxiao might be careless, he spoke up to offer a reminder.

"Mm, I know. Continue to send people to keep an eye on the movements of the Kang Family."

"Besides imitating our business, is there anything else unusual about the Wu Family?"

"Have they sent anyone to secretly investigate what happened back then?"

After learning about the situation regarding the Kang Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the killing intent in Zhang Qingxiao's heart grew stronger. However, he did not show it in front of Luo Fei and Lin Ying, and instead calmly asked about the situation with the Wu Family.

"There are no other irregularities with the Wu Family. Although the Wu Family Cultivation Level 8 Cultivator we killed was the grandson of the Wu Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator, he was not highly regarded."

"The Wu Family Foundation Establishment Elder has many grandsons, over thirty in total. Except for three or five descendants with good Cultivation talent, he does not care about the others."

After Lin Ying finished reporting on the Wu Family, he hesitated for a moment before cautiously saying, "Elder Zhang, I recently heard some news that the Xiaoyao Sect might be going to war with other Sects again."

He had learned this news inadvertently from an Inner Sect Disciple who was out executing a Sect mission.

Whether it was true or false could not yet be determined.

"Is the news accurate?"

Zhang Qingxiao could not help but feel a little nervous. If a war were to truly break out, as a newly appointed Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder, he would definitely have to participate.

This was an extremely dangerous matter.

The scene of the last time the Xiaoyao Sect, the Wind and Thunder Sect, and the Guiyuan Sect attacked the Chang Sheng Sect was still fresh in his memory.

Even with such an advantage, the three Sects still lost several Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

"I cannot be sure right now."

"I just heard an Inner Sect Disciple mention it, and I haven't heard any news about this from anywhere else," Lin Ying said, shaking his head.

"Send more subordinates to inquire about this news."

"I want to determine the truth of this matter in the shortest possible time."

After Zhang Qingxiao finished giving instructions to Lin Ying, he still felt that something was amiss. He then spoke to Lin Ying and Luo Fei in a serious tone, "Do not leak the news of my Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage for the time being."

"Luo Fei, you must also instruct the maidservants and servants who just heard our conversation."

"If the news is leaked before I officially become a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder, I will hold you accountable."

Luo Fei and Lin Ying naturally understood what Zhang Qingxiao meant; they also did not want Zhang Qingxiao to take risks for the sake of the Xiaoyao Sect going to war with other Sects.

After giving instructions to the two, Zhang Qingxiao hurried home.

At this time, Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer had not yet returned, so he immediately used a Sound Transmission Talisman to ask Zhou Yun about their whereabouts.

Knowing that the two had not yet gone to Li Wanqing's home, he felt relieved after instructing them not to tell Li Wanqing about his Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage yet.

"Husband, what happened?"

Zhou Yun returned home quickly and asked with some concern.

"The Xiaoyao Sect might go to war with other Sects."

"I need to determine the truth of this news and the specific situation before I can decide whether to become a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder now."

Zhang Qingxiao briefly explained the situation.

"Husband, if the Xiaoyao Sect really is going to war, you must not become a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder at this time," Zhou Yun said immediately after learning the reason.

"That's right. Becoming a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder will surely lead to being sent out to fight the Foundation Establishment Cultivators of other Sects."

"Brother Qingxiao, you have just reached the Foundation Establishment Stage and have not yet Cultivated Foundation Establishment Cultivation Techniques or Foundation Establishment spells. If a war really breaks out, it would be too dangerous," Liang Qiaoer also added.

She was now sixteen years old. Compared to when she first followed Zhang Qingxiao, she appeared more mature and was also more reliant on Zhang Qingxiao.

"It is precisely because I considered this point that I need to determine the truth of the news."

"If a war is truly going to break out, even if it means leaving the Xiaoyao Sect, I cannot become a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder."

Zhang Qingxiao already had a decision in his heart.

The three of them, who had been in a great mood because of the Foundation Establishment, no longer had the heart to celebrate because of this matter.

Just like that, seven days passed before Lin Ying finally found out the news.

The Xiaoyao Sect was not really going to war with other Sects; they just had some minor friction with the Wind and Thunder Sect.

"Lin Ying, are you sure it is just some minor friction with the Wind and Thunder Sect and that it won't lead to a war?"

Zhang Qingxiao asked after hearing Lin Ying's report, still feeling a bit uneasy.

"Rest assured, Elder Zhang. I have verified it, and the news is accurate and correct."

"If a war were really going to break out, it would be impossible for there to be no movements at all," Lin Ying said very confidently.

"That's good. Keep an eye out for more news in this regard recently."

"Has the Kang Family had any movements lately?"

Zhang Qingxiao was just worried because he cared. Thinking back to the situation when the Chang Sheng Sect was about to go to war with the Guiyuan Sect, it was completely different from the current situation of the Xiaoyao Sect.

Now, the prices in Xiaoyao City and the Foundation Establishment Cultivators showed no abnormal behavior, so it was basically unlikely that there would be a Sect war.

However, this matter also served as a reminder to Zhang Qingxiao.

It made him have a trace of hesitation about becoming a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder.

He even had the thought of leaving the Xiaoyao Sect to become a Loose Cultivator.

"Mm, I have been sending people to keep an eye on them. The Kang Family's business has had some problems recently and is undergoing adjustments."

"Other than that, there are no other movements."

"The Kang Family Cultivators should not take action against Elder Zhang in the short term," Lin Ying said, knowing what Zhang Qingxiao meant, and briefly explained the situation of the Kang Family.

"That's good."

After sending Lin Ying away, Zhang Qingxiao talked about his thoughts with Zhou Yun and Liang Qiaoer.

However, neither of the two women had much experience and could not offer any good suggestions.

In the end, Zhang Qingxiao still had to make the decision himself.

After a fierce internal struggle, Zhang Qingxiao decided to stay in the Xiaoyao Sect and become a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder.

Although being a Loose Cultivator means not having to face Sect wars, one has to face more problems.

Moreover, it is not necessarily safer.

Staying in the Xiaoyao Sect at least provides a relatively stable and comfortable environment to Cultivate.

Having made his decision, he went directly to the Li Family and met with the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Zhang, on breaking through to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator and becoming a true Cultivator."

"To have broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage at such a young age, Fellow Daoist Zhang has an immeasurable future."

As soon as the Li Family Foundation Establishment Cultivator saw Zhang Qingxiao, he noticed that his Realm had broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage and hurriedly stood up to congratulate him.

"Fellow Daoist Li is too polite."

"I just broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage by chance. I still have many questions regarding Cultivation that I need to ask Fellow Daoist Li."

"I came here this time because I also wanted to ask Fellow Daoist Li about becoming a Xiaoyao Sect Foundation Establishment Elder."

After replying politely, Zhang Qingxiao asked about the purpose of his visit.