Chapter 46
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Chapter 46: Finding an Office Location
"Really?" You You brightened up; this was practically a student with built-in theory, just lacking practice.
"Yes, the Elder decided long ago to choose a master, so for generations, we’ve prepared our clansmen. But…" the Yuan Family hadn’t been selected by a celestial maiden until now, given their modest standing.
"Good job!" Having a teacher’s family truly made a difference!
Ling Qi’s demeanor softened further, shedding forced formality for genuine warmth. He asked, "Master, what are your next steps?"
You You froze, her momentary relief replaced by a frown. She laid it out plainly, "First, we return to Shangyang City. Many brothers remain there, and we’ll plant the Yuan Family’s spiritual roots. As for establishing a sect… honestly, I’m new at being a celestial maiden. I’ve got theories but no direction. What’s the essential process?"
Ling Qi blinked, surprised by her bluntness. After consideration, he answered, "Planting roots can wait. To establish a sect, we must first claim a spiritual vein’s territory. Disciples need abundant spiritual energy for effective cultivation."
"You mean we need a base?" Made sense – even brothers needed an office.
"Exactly." Ling Qi nodded.
"But where?" You You grimaced. She knew nothing of terrain and owned no land. Did starting a sect require real estate?
"What about Shangyang City?" Lin Feng suggested. His family owned properties there, enough for thousands.
"Shangyang’s a mortal city – unsuitable." Ling Qi shook his head. "Sect grounds require spiritual veins. Without one, the land’s energy will deplete, harming disciples and locals alike."
"Then where are these veins?" Lin Feng pressed. "Does the Yuan Family have any sites?"
Ling Qi lowered his head guiltily, about to deny when Feng Rong snorted: "If they had veins, would they wait millennia to bond with an celestial maiden?"
Ling Qi admitted awkwardly, "Major veins are held by first-rate sects. Minor ones belong to prominent families. We Yuan have none."
"What now?" Lin Feng fretted.
"Try Wushan." Feng Rong elbowed You You smugly. "The Feng Family’s lousy with spiritual veins. Just come with me – I’ve got plenty of energy-rich spots!"
"No thanks." You You reflexively declined.
Feng Rong’s brows knotted like storm clouds. "Why trust others but doubt me? I made Feng Family your kin at the Heavenly Chosen Ceremony! You think I’d bother if I didn’t care?"
"Enough, Young Master Feng!" You You massaged her temples, containing his outburst. "I appreciate it, but you’re not Feng Family’s head. Claiming kinship without authority? Your father will tan your hide!"
"He wouldn’t dare!" Feng Rong retorted, then gaped in realization. "You never believed I represent Feng Family?"
"…" Obviously. Unlike Long Xi, he’d come to Cheng Tian Pavilion alone – no retainers, just empty boasts. Everyone thought he was grandstanding.
"You…" Feng Rong shot up, trembling with fury. "Fine! Deal with it yourself!" He stormed out, door slamming behind him.
"…" Typical Little Fire Chicken tantrum.
You You sighed, turning to Ling Qi. "About the spiritual veins—"
BANG! The door flew open. Feng Rong marched back in, shoved between Ling Qi and You You, and flopped down with a glare. "What? Can’t I sit here?!"
You You: “…”
Ling Qi: “…”
Lin Feng: “…”
…Sudden much?
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You You eyed Feng Rong’s pouty scowl – all anger and stubbornness. Whatever.
Resuming discussion, she faced their roadblock: no territory. Hundreds awaited in Shangyang – they couldn’t rent office space for so many.
An idea struck. "Are spiritual veins just super energy-dense areas?"
"Correct." Ling Qi nodded.
"What do they look like?"
"They’re formless. Veins make energy self-renewing. Dense energy implies a vein."
"How dense? Any benchmarks?"
"Like Feng Tian Pavilion’s main hall."
"What about liquid energy?"
"Spiritual springs?!" Ling Qi gasped. "Only supreme veins create those!"
"Then…" You You grinned. "I know a perfect place…"
