The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

49: Zhang Lingxuanye successfully established his foundation.”How is that possible?”

Hearing Uncle Ying’s words, Steward Wen Yiluo almost lost her voice. Others might not know Uncle Ying’s strength, but she did—Golden Core Fifth Layer. Yet, facing Jiang Chen, he actually said he felt a sense of danger.

One must know that the stronger a cultivator is, the more accurate their perception. Thus, in her eyes, the young Jiang Chen’s strength was actually greater than Uncle Ying’s. This made her, who had always been crowned with the title of Genius, feel quite overwhelmed.

”Who can say for sure what happens in this world? Although that Clan Leader Jiang’s Realm isn’t high, he gives off the feeling of a tyrannical wild beast. For some people, fighting across levels is common. Just like you, Young Miss, you can easily win even when fighting several levels above your own.”

Uncle Ying felt a mix of emotions. This was the so-called Genius. Unlike him, it took over a hundred years to Cultivate to the Golden Core Fifth Layer, and as for fighting across levels, that was completely out of the question.

Hearing Uncle Ying say this, Steward Wen Yiluo fell silent, and for a moment, neither spoke.

Jiang Family Main Hall.

As Jiang Beiyuan’s spiritual energy suddenly surged, fortunately, Jiang Chen was prepared; otherwise, the Jiang Family Main Hall would have been blown away by this Aura.

”Thank you, Clan Chief.”

Jiang Beiyuan stood up and bowed to Jiang Chen. Feeling the surging spiritual energy within his body, the barrier to the Foundation Establishment Realm felt like torn paper. If he wished, stepping into Foundation Establishment would be effortless.

He knew that all of this was brought to him by the Clan Chief. He bowed solemnly to Jiang Chen, his heart filled with endless gratitude.

”Congratulations. Since you’ve made a Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Twelfth Layer, go directly to your Immortal Cave for secluded meditation. Breaking through to Foundation Establishment as soon as possible is the right path.”

Jiang Chen said calmly. Although Jiang Beiyuan was at the Qi Refining Twelfth Layer and had the strength of the Foundation Establishment Stage, Qi Refining was still Qi Refining, and it wasn’t as if he couldn’t break through. Once he reached Foundation Establishment, his strength would likely be the greatest among the Elders.

”Yes.”

Jiang Beiyuan was about to head into seclusion when a strong fluctuation suddenly came from the direction of an Immortal Cave. Jiang Chen and the Second Elder left the hall together and arrived at the location of the Immortal Cave.

Before long, the other Elders also arrived to witness the scene.

”It’s Ling Xuanye. It looks like he’s about to break through.”

”It seems letting him join the Family was a good choice.”

...Jiang Chen also had a faint, subtle smile on his face.

Rumble...

Just then, the stone door of the Immortal Cave slowly opened, and Ling Xuanye appeared before everyone.

Seeing so many people standing at the entrance of the Immortal Cave, Ling Xuanye didn’t react for a moment.

”Congratulations on your successful Foundation Establishment.”

Seeing Ling Xuanye still in a daze, Jiang Chen slowly spoke to congratulate him.

”Greetings, Clan Chief, and Elders.”

Only then did Ling Xuanye snap out of it and hurriedly bowed.

”No need for formalities. Since all the Elders are here today, I announce that Ling Xuanye is now a Guest Elder of my Jiang Family, in charge of the Pill Refining Pavilion.”

Jiang Chen first spoke to Ling Xuanye and then announced it to the group of Elders.

”Thank you, Clan Chief. I, Ling Xuanye, will not fail the Clan Chief or the Jiang Family. From this day forward, I am a man of the Jiang Family in life and its ghost in death. I will single-mindedly contribute to the Family.”

Ling Xuanye’s impassioned oath significantly improved the Elders’ impression of him.

”Greetings, Guest Elder Ling.”

”Greetings, Guest Elder Ling.”

...For a time, the Elders addressed him by his title, and both sides acted like old acquaintances who had known each other for a long time.

”Alright, everyone disperse. We will discuss future matters together tomorrow.”

Jiang Chen said to the Elders. It was already late, and they couldn’t just stand there in the cold wind.

The next day, Jiang Family Main Hall.

Five Elders and one Guest Elder were present, with Jiang Chen sitting at the head.

”Now our Jiang Family is on the right track, and the market is fully completed. Now the task is to attract merchants to settle in our Qingyun Market. Also, we need to recruit personnel for our Qingyun Pavilion. Do you have any suggestions?”

Jiang Chen asked, looking at the Elders.

”Clan Chief, we also need to buy some maidservants. Otherwise, we have to handle all the trivial matters ourselves and have no time to Cultivate.”

The Grand Elder spoke. It was true; they were all cultivators, yet lately, they had to clean the rooms and prepare three meals a day themselves. There were only so many hours in a day, and half of it was gone once these chores were done.

”Very well. During this time, go and bring the Clan Members from Tianlin City here, and buy some maidservants and servants while you’re at it. Let the Fifth Elder go with you.”

Jiang Chen agreed immediately and then spoke to the Fifth Elder.

”Understood, Clan Chief.”

Jiang Beiyuan agreed without hesitation.

”Anything else?”

Jiang Chen asked.

”Clan Chief, I want to lead the War Hall Disciples to continue expanding outward to see if we can gather more resources.”

The Second Elder stood up and said.

”You may, but there might be danger in the outskirts, so be careful. Let the Third Elder accompany you. With two in the Foundation Establishment Realm going, don’t be too reckless. The primary goal is to protect the War Hall Disciples.”

Jiang Chen said seriously. Most of the Disciples were currently in the War Hall. If they encountered danger and were wiped out, the Jiang Family would lose more than half its strength.

”Yes, Clan Chief. If we encounter danger, I won’t let a single War Hall Disciple come to harm as long as I’m alive.”

Jiang Liejun patted his chest and guaranteed.

”Indeed, Clan Chief. With my brother and me together, we guarantee the War Hall Disciples will return unscathed.”

The Third Elder, Jiang Lielong, followed suit.

”Good, you said it yourselves. If even one Disciple doesn’t return, you’ll have to answer to me.”

Hearing Jiang Chen’s casual yet weighty words, Jiang Liejun and his brother suddenly felt a surge of pressure.

”Alright. Fourth Elder, place this Profound Rank Martial Skill, the Nirvana Sword Art, in the Scripture Pavilion. In the future, Family Disciples can exchange for this Martial Skill using Contribution Points. The price is temporarily set at 500 Contribution Points. All Elders have priority to learn it and can pay the points later. From now on, you will be stationed at the Scripture Pavilion. You can provide guidance to Disciples who encounter problems in their cultivation. For every Disciple you guide once, you will earn one contribution point.”

Jiang Chen said to Jiang Haitao. This Elder didn’t like fighting, so assigning him to guard the Scripture Pavilion was a good choice.

”Thank you, Clan Chief.”

The Fourth Elder, Jiang Haitao, immediately beamed with joy. Although his old face was covered in wrinkles, his expressions were vivid.

”Guest Elder Ling.”

Jiang Chen called out to Ling Xuanye, who was sitting at the very back.

”Clan Chief.”

Ling Xuanye stood up and bowed.

”The Pill Refining Pavilion will be entrusted to you from now on. If you find anyone in the clan suitable for Alchemy, you should also provide them with guidance.”

Jiang Chen said seriously to Ling Xuanye.

”Understood, I will certainly do so.”

”For the Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicines you need for Alchemy, go to the Grand Elder.”

”Yes.”

Looking at the group of Elders, Jiang Chen suddenly felt that he still didn’t have enough manpower.

There were many things in the Jiang Family that needed handling. For instance, once the Grand Elder brought the Clan Members from Tianlin City, how to arrange them—whether to build houses suitable for ordinary people or where they should live—hadn’t been planned yet. He could only take it one step at a time.