Legacy of the Spirit Stone-Chapter 5 – The Future of the Yang Clan

Chen Yang was carried by Yang Guanfeng at all times, nurtured with spiritual power, and was currently tucked inside his sleeve.
Elder Yu had been guarding the Four-Leaf Spirit Grass, so he did not make an appearance this time.
Chen Yang looked at the people kneeling before him, feeling quite satisfied in his heart.
The Yang Clan was now showing signs of rising.
Although still weak, with proper planning, the potential for the future was significant.
"Rise."
Yang Guanfeng spoke, calling everyone to stand.
His gaze then fell on the three children at the front of the crowd, a kind smile immediately appearing on his face.
These three children were the promising talents of the Yang Clan he had mentioned before.
He had risked entering the Secret Realm to provide better cultivation conditions for these three children.
Although the Yang Clan currently had him and Elder Yu, both Mid Qi Condensation cultivators, deterring others from provoking them, Yang Guanfeng knew the greatest fear for the clan's long-term development was a generational gap.
In his generation, only he had the aptitude for cultivation; his two brothers were ordinary people, at most practicing martial arts.
This resulted in the current situation of the Yang Clan having two Mid Qi Condensation cultivators but not a single Early Qi Condensation one.
Realizing this, since becoming the clan head, Yang Guanfeng had encouraged the clan to have more offspring, believing that with quantity, quality would emerge, producing children with cultivation potential.
The Yang Clan's population grew from over fifty to nearly a hundred.
"Brothers, take your seats, let's begin today's council meeting."
"Yes."
The two brothers responded and began ing various clan matters.
Though they lacked cultivation aptitude, they were skilled in managing the clan's affairs.
Yang Feiyun handled internal matters, while Yang Xiaolei managed external affairs, organizing everything efficiently, allowing Yang Guanfeng to focus on cultivation.
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Half an hour later, they finished their s.
Chen Yang also learned the basic situation of the Yang Clan.
The Yang Clan owned shops on three streets in Willow Leaf Town and had a mine outside the town.
There were ninety-seven Yang family members, and including servants, laborers, and guards, the total population exceeded three hundred.
Such a scale was unmatched by any other family in Willow Leaf Town.
"ing to the Ancestor, this year's imperial tax revenue has been settled, and the family finances are still operational, but there might not be any surplus by the year's end," Yang Feiyun ed.
As he said, Chen Yang's concerns lay here.
With such a large population, did the Yang Clan have room to continue developing in Willow Leaf Town?
From Yang Feiyun, he learned that families residing in towns under the Dynasty's rule had to pay taxes based on population due to the Dynasty's protection.
Moreover, if there were cultivators in the family, not only would the basic population tax increase proportionally, but additional taxes, such as spirit crystals and materials, would also be levied.
The Yang Clan was still in its early stages; could they bear such heavy taxes?
Chen Yang's concerns were not unfounded.
In fact, Yang Guanfeng had long been planning to move out of Willow Leaf Town and establish their own base.
However, as previously mentioned, there were no other Qi Condensation cultivators in the clan, only him and Elder Yu. The various troubles of establishing their own base were too much for them to handle.
The Yang Clan was already struggling with the current tax burden.
Adding three Early Qi Condensation cultivators would certainly lead to a deficit.
He thought they would have to endure many more years, wasting the talents of the three children.
Who would have thought that the unexpected appearance of the Secret Realm would bring a turning point?
"Hmm, I'll find a way to resolve this matter. Thank you both for your hard work. Does anyone else have anything to ?"
"ing to the Ancestor, there are no more matters."
"Good."
Yang Guanfeng nodded, then looked at the three children.
"You three stay, the rest may leave."
"Yes, Ancestor!"
After everyone left, only Yang Guanfeng, his two brothers, and the three children remained in the council hall.
Yang Feiyun stepped forward and signaled to the three children, who immediately understood.
"Yang Xiaohu."
"Yang Yueqing."
"Yang Mingrui."
"Greetings, Ancestor!"
"Good, rise."
Facing these three children, Yang Guanfeng smiled. They were the treasures of the family.
The children were of different ages, with Yang Xiaohu being the oldest at fourteen, dark-skinned and robust.
He was Yang Xiaolei's concubine's son, showing excellent physical qualities from a young age, later discovered by Elder Yu to have cultivation potential.
Yang Yueqing was Yang Feiyun's legitimate daughter, twelve years old, not particularly outstanding in appearance but known for her maturity beyond her years, unlike a typical child.
The youngest, Yang Mingrui, had just turned ten, still innocent, discovered by Elder Yu a few months ago to have cultivation potential.
He was not the child of Yang Guanfeng's three brothers but came from a collateral branch.
Among the three, his talent was the best.
"Feiyun, Xiaolei, thank you for your hard work for the family over the years."
Yang Guanfeng looked at his two brothers and said.
"Big brother, don't say that, it's nothing."
"Exactly, compared to you risking your life outside, what we do is nothing."
With no outsiders present, their relationship was evidently closer.
Having grown up together, Yang Feiyun and Yang Xiaolei had been taken care of by Yang Guanfeng since childhood.
Now that Yang Guanfeng was the clan head, they naturally did their utmost for the family.
After a few pleasantries, Yang Feiyun and Yang Xiaolei left.
Before leaving, they instructed their children to follow the Ancestor diligently in cultivation and not to disappoint the family's expectations.
"Follow me."
Yang Guanfeng led the three children through the council hall to the entrance of the Forbidden Zone, a place ordinary people could not reach.
The three children curiously peered inside, having known about the Forbidden Zone since childhood but never having entered.
They had only heard from their elders that entering here was like a fish leaping over the dragon gate, transforming their lives entirely.
With a mix of nervousness and anticipation, the three children followed Yang Guanfeng into the Forbidden Zone.
Upon entering, they were greeted by a high wall, completely blocking the view inside from the outside.
This wall was personally constructed by Elder Yu, reinforced with spiritual power and formations, ensuring its strength and alert capabilities.
Yang Guanfeng lifted the three children and leaped over, entering the Forbidden Zone.
Indeed, he hadn't set a gate for entry into the Forbidden Zone; one had to leap over the wall to enter.
This would trigger the formation's alert, notifying Elder Yu inside immediately.
"Wow!"
"So high!"
"Ancestor is amazing!"
The three children exclaimed in awe upon landing, looking at Yang Guanfeng with admiration.
Yang Guanfeng smiled at their reaction, "Do you want to have the same skills as the Ancestor?"
"Yes!"
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The three children shouted in unison, eyes full of anticipation.
Yang Guanfeng gently brushed their heads.
"You will, and your skills will be much greater than the Ancestor's. The sights you see will be broader."
He said, "But remember, you are always part of the Yang Clan. Everything you gain now comes from the family, and you should always consider the family's interests."
Yang Xiaohu and Yang Mingrui nodded somewhat bewilderedly.
However, the young girl Yang Yueqing, after hearing Yang Guanfeng's words, thought for a moment, then nodded firmly, her eyes filled with determination.
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