205: I can't explain it clearly

More than half a month later.

As the Liu Family Foundation Establishment Grand Ceremony approached, the entire White Crane Lake became increasingly lively.

Countless Cultivators gathered at the lakeside Merchant Alliance, all wanting to catch a glimpse of the Liu Family's newly promoted Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Foundation Establishment Cultivators hold extraordinary status, possess powerful magic, and have long lifespans; as time passes, they slowly stop viewing ordinary people as people.

Ordinary Cultivators rarely have the chance to see a Foundation Establishment Ancestor, usually only catching a distant glimpse.

During the Foundation Establishment Grand Ceremony, the newly promoted Foundation Establishment Ancestor will certainly appear to give a lecture, which is a rare opportunity for ordinary Cultivators to have close contact.

All the restaurants and inns in the lakeside Merchant Alliance market have raised their prices, and the number of Cultivators has exceeded two thousand, with more still arriving.

On White Crane Lake, a massive cloud-breaking flying boat floated on the water, with dozens of newly built water platforms nearby.

The celebration venue was not on Lake Heart Island, but on this cloud-breaking flying boat.

On the day the Grand Ceremony began, the first to board the ship were the heads of the various families in Yongning, as well as Liu Xuan's many fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law.

The Liu Family only sent invitations to families with Late Qi Refining Stage members and above, meaning only Late Qi Refining Stage Cultivators were qualified to board the ship.

Other Cultivators who did not receive invitations could still come, but they could only stay on the water platforms below and could not board the ship.

However, there was a group of exceptions: Liu Xuan's fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law. They also received separate invitations and could board the ship.

For example, Bai Zixuan and Bai Zijing from the Bai Family; their cultivation levels were insufficient, but because they were the fathers of Bai Zhiwei and Bai Ling, they also received invitations.

"I heard the Liu Family's Foundation Establishment Ancestor is named Zi Lan and is Liu Xuan's Concubine. Since our daughter is also Liu Xuan's Concubine, doesn't that make us the Foundation Establishment Ancestor's elders?"

Several middle-aged men and women, dressed in luxurious clothing but lacking any aura of a Cultivator, boarded the ship. Looking at the decorations filled with Immortal Qi on the ship, their eyes were full of excitement.

They were the first batch of fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law from when Liu Xuan first arrived in Yongning, such as the parents of Wang Yuwan, Luo Ruoyan, and others. Many were just Martial Artists, not even considered Cultivators.

Although they were once part of Immortal cultivation families, they were only marginal figures with no status to speak of.

Now it was different. As Liu Xuan's fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, even the Clan Chiefs treated them with courtesy, and there were countless people trying to curry favor with them.

As the Liu Family's strength grew, their status rose accordingly.

This time, with the Liu Family producing a Foundation Establishment Ancestor, their status rose even higher, and some people started to get carried away.

"Keep your voice down!"

"If you want to die, don't drag us down with you!"

There were those who were carried away, but naturally, there were also those who were clear-headed. They immediately moved away from the person speaking.

Their status was entirely dependent on Liu Xuan. Offending the Liu Family and the Foundation Establishment Ancestor was one thing, but if they dragged their daughters down with them, that would be bad.

This time, the one who broke through to Foundation Establishment wasn't Liu Xuan, but his Concubine. In the eyes of clever people, this was not necessarily a good thing for their daughters.

"What are you afraid of?"

"My daughter is deeply favored by Liu Xuan, and not long ago, my grandson was tested and found to have a Spiritual Root!"

The man spoke toughly, but his voice grew quieter and quieter; he was still afraid of the might of a Foundation Establishment Ancestor.

"Grandfather!"

"Grandmother!"

...

A group of children of various ages ran over, each searching for their own grandfathers and grandmothers.

The three-to-five-year-old children were all rosy-lipped and white-toothed, dressed neatly and properly, and were extremely cute.

The five-to-ten-year-old children had outstanding temperaments, with sharp, bright eyes full of vitality.

The children over ten years old had extraordinary bearing, and some even had the thick aura of Martial Artists on them; they were clearly proud sons of heaven.

The children shed their usual mischievous personalities, each becoming well-behaved and sensible, with some even helping to receive guests.

'When did this bunch of rascals become so sensible?!!'

Liu Miao watched in dumbfounded amazement; she knew these little ones were very smart, but this was the first time she had seen them so polite and sensible.

Liu Xuan was handsome, and none of his Concubines were lacking, so the children all looked good. Plus, having eaten Spirit Rice since they were young and receiving the best guidance, it was normal for them to be outstanding.

Because of the addition of these children, the atmosphere of the celebration became much more joyful and less serious.

"Are... are these all Liu Xuan's children?"

A Late Qi Refining Stage Clan Chief looked at the hundred or so children of various sizes, his expression full of shock.

He had long heard that Liu Xuan had many wives, Concubines, and children, but he had no intuitive concept of it. Only when he saw them did he realize how exaggerated it was.

Excluding the servants and attendants, there were already hundreds of people on the Flying Boat, including over a hundred children, two or three hundred fathers-in-law and mothers-in-law, and a portion were Liu Xuan's Concubines. In other words, more than half were Liu Xuan's relatives...

Strictly speaking, most of the remaining Late Qi Refining Stage and Perfection Qi Refining Stage Clan Chiefs could also be considered Liu Xuan's relatives; there were hardly any outsiders on the scene!

"The Lu Family, Ancestor Lu has arrived!!"

Following the announcement, Lu Pingan appeared above the high platform, and Liu Xuan led Lin Xue'er, Zi Lan, She Xiaorong, and others to welcome him personally.

"Greetings, Ancestor Lu!"

Liu Xuan cupped his hands in greeting and personally led him to the special throne above.

"Junior Brother Liu, no need to be so polite. You and I can just address each other as Senior/Junior Brother!" Lu Pingan smiled and returned the greeting, then looked at Zi Lan, who was standing beside Liu Xuan in a purple dress with a noble temperament. "This must be Fellow Daoist Zi, right? Congratulations! Congratulations!"

Zi Lan returned the greeting and smiled. "I am Zi Lan, a Concubine of the Liu Family. Since we are both in Yongning, I hope Fellow Daoist Lu will look after me in the future!"

"Easily said, easily said!"

Lu Pingan gave Liu Xuan a strange look; he really couldn't figure out how he managed to make a Foundation Establishment female Cultivator willing to be a Concubine.

'Perhaps she just broke through and hasn't adapted to the status of a Foundation Establishment Ancestor yet! It will change after a while.'

Lu Pingan did not have high hopes for Liu Xuan; a Foundation Establishment Stage Dao Companion was not so easy to handle.

Once cultivation reaches the Foundation Establishment Realm, one must be a person with a firm Dao Heart. How could she be willing to be a Concubine to a Qi Refining Cultivator?

"Red Pine Sect, Ancestor Qingyun has arrived!!"

After a while, another announcement rang out across White Crane Lake, drawing countless people below to look over.

"Disciple pays respects to Revered Master!"

"Greetings, Ancestor!"

...

Liu Xuan bowed, and the women beside him also bowed one after another.

Lin Qingyun nodded indifferently, swept a glance at the women beside Liu Xuan, and went to take his seat.

"Little Xuan, tell me honestly, is the Liu Family still under your control?" As soon as he sat down, Ancestor Qingyun transmitted his voice to Liu Xuan.

"Don't worry, it's just someone who just broke through to Foundation Establishment. If she forces you, just drive her away!"

Lin Qingyun came personally this time to support Liu Xuan, to avoid him being bullied by a woman.

"Uh..."

"Revered Master, Laner doesn't have such intentions. You are overthinking it!"

"Really?"

"With me backing you up, what are you afraid of? Just speak your mind!"

Lin Qingyun obviously still didn't believe that Zi Lan was truly willing to be a Concubine for Liu Xuan; she must have some ulterior motive.

Liu Xuan must be saying this because he was being coerced; after all, Liu Xuan, at the seventh level of Qi Refining, had no power to resist Zi Lan, who had Foundation Establishment cultivation.

"This..."

Liu Xuan was at a loss for words; this matter was really hard to explain!