Chapter 35
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Chapter 35: The Plans of the Long Family
“Noble Lady, though the Wu Family’s Celestial Maiden is young, her family shouldn’t be underestimated,” Ling Qi said after some thought. “Their absence from Cheng Tian Pavilion all these years likely wasn’t the celestial maiden’s choice. With all immortal clans arriving tomorrow, you must prepare early.”
“Hmm, got it!” You You nodded. Given Wu Yue’s childlike nature, she probably wouldn’t think of such things, but her family would handle it for her.
From Ling Qi’s earlier explanations, You You learned the Wu Family had risen rapidly in the past decade solely because of Wu Yue. As the only new celestial maiden in the Immortal Realm, clans had no choice but to appease the Wu Family. They exploited this by claiming their “young celestial maiden” needed support, amassing power to influence her future sect.
But You You’s arrival changed everything. Clans now had alternatives, so the Wu Family panicked and rushed to Cheng Tian Pavilion before losing their advantage.
“There’s another reason the Wu Family is desperate to join,” Ling Qi added.
“What?”
“The Long Family from the Western Region.” Ling Qi lowered his voice. “Months ago, they announced they’d choose a celestial maiden as their leader and relocate. Though they haven’t named a sect, their influence means they’ll seek a close alliance.”
“Long Family?” You You blinked.
Seeing her confusion, Ling Qi explained, “Beyond the Three Sects and Six Schools, there are ancient families like the Western Long, Eastern Feng, and reclusive Qing Ling Bai. They’re not sects but rival them in power.”
“How?”
“These families trace back to Ancient Times. Some members awaken ancient bloodlines, granting natural spiritual roots. Their roots might be weaker than those gifted by celestial maidens, but they can cultivate independently.”
“They have spiritual roots?!”
“Yes.” Ling Qi nodded. “The Long Family carries dragon blood. Their current head, Long Xi, reached Golden Core cultivation through sheer talent.”
“Then why seek a celestial maiden?”
“I’m unsure,” Ling Qi admitted. “Perhaps they want more. Few in their family awaken bloodlines, and…” He hesitated. “If allied with a celestial maiden, Long Xi would become her Follower.”
“Follower?”
Ling Qi looked surprised but explained, “Followers differ from regular disciples. They share the celestial maiden’s power, gaining boosted cultivation and swearing lifelong loyalty. Only elites with top qualifications become Followers—they’re future sect leaders.”
“Oh!” You You snapped her fingers. “They’re like management trainees!”
“…”
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“There’s more than one, right?” You You asked, imagining departments expanding.
“Even small sects have three Followers minimum.”
“So the Wu Family’s here to snatch the Long Family?” They wanted both investors and talent. You You sighed—she couldn’t compete with the Wu Family’s resources. Maybe she’d focus on other “shareholders.”
Ling Qi produced a thick stack of papers. “Noble Lady, you might review these family profiles.”
You You scanned the documents—each listed a clan’s location, history, finances, and potential issues. “You compiled this?!”
Since the Wu Family’s arrival, Ling Qi had subtly educated her about noble houses, but this detail shocked her. “Thanks! This helps!”
“The credit isn’t mine.” Ling Qi clasped his hands. “Cheng Tian Pavilion already had these records. I merely organized them.”
Still, compiling this quickly was impressive. She briefly fantasized poaching him.
“Prioritize the Ji, Jian, and Yu Families.” Ling Qi pointed. “The Jian Family owns spirit stone mines—perfect for funding a new sect. Ji and Yu have large disciple numbers and occupy spiritual veins, ideal for cultivation.”
“So one’s rich, the other has prime real estate?”
“…Precisely.” He nodded, unfazed by her bluntness. “They’re low-profile. The Wu Family likely overlooks them.”
You You studied the list but paused, pulling a sheet from the bottom. “Tell me about the Yuan Family.”
Ling Qi’s eyes flickered. His palm tightened slightly. “Noble Lady… favors the Yuan Family?”
“Yes.”
He inhaled. “The Yuan Family has a thousand-year legacy but no notable achievements. Their ancestors founded a great sect, but now…”
“But they have a Nascent Soul Elder!” You You tapped the paper. Money and land mattered less than expertise. She couldn’t outbid the Wu Family, but the Yuan Family offered ancient cultivation techniques—and a ready-made teacher.
Ling Qi stared. “You mean…”
“I want to meet this Elder.”
