Chapter 1733: Chapter 649: Three Out of Two, Training in Seclusion Away from Home
The name is congratulations, but in reality, it’s naturally still a probe into the Zhou Family.
However, this time Zhou Chun is upright and not afraid of shadows, entirely not afraid of any investigation or probing.
Because the fact that three Zhou Family cultivators could successfully form their cores this time really is due to their own luck and strength, and has nothing to do with Zhou Chun.
Except for Zhou Yuanlian who used a [Golden Chalice Poison Dragon Fruit], the other two used normal spirit materials for core formation, and are not worried about any investigation.
Even the [Golden Chalice Poison Dragon Fruit] was a trophy Zhou Chun acquired years ago at the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, and it can withstand scrutiny as well.
Thus, when Zhou Chun was dealing with the Golden Core Stage cultivators coming from the two major sects, he was confident and at ease.
After this commotion lasted for some time, with no abnormal situations found, the two major sects could only attribute the success to the Zhou Family’s good fortune.
Several months passed in such a manner, and Zhou Xinyan, who succeeded in core formation first, finally emerged from seclusion after two years of consolidated cultivation.
“Congratulations to my esteemed nephew on achieving Golden Elixir Great Achievement, eternal life is within reach!”
On Green Lotus Peak, when Zhou Chun saw Zhou Xinyan coming out of seclusion, he smiled and offered his congratulations.
“Thank you, Thirteenth Uncle, for your congratulations.”
A cheerful expression appeared on Zhou Xinyan’s face as he responded and then gratefully bowed to Zhou Chun, saying, “It’s thanks to Thirteenth Uncle’s gift of the Nascent Soul Spirit Material that I could succeed in forming the core. Your kindness, Thirteenth Uncle, I will never forget in this lifetime!”
Seeing this, Zhou Chun was quite gratified internally, but he verbally said, “No need to be so courteous, you have worked hard for the family for many years, and we all have witnessed your meritorious deeds and efforts. Those Nascent Soul Spirit Materials were exchanged with your own contributions.”
“Yes, I will certainly devote myself even more to repay Thirteenth Uncle and the family’s trust and support!”
Zhou Xinyan responded artfully.
Then the uncle and nephew relaxedly discussed the arrangement of the Golden Core Celebration.
At the same time, Zhou Chun hinted at his intention to retire and let the talented take over.
But perhaps due to the change in mindset after core formation, Zhou Xinyan seemed not very interested in succeeding as Clan Leader and didn’t show any intention to take over.
Regarding this, Zhou Chun was somewhat helpless.
If Zhou Xinyan doesn’t want to, he certainly can’t force him to agree.
After all, he’s now a Golden Core Stage cultivator, and the deserved respect should be granted.
So Zhou Chun could only have him continue managing family affairs further, at least cultivate a qualified agent before letting go.
The authority of the Clan Leader still exists, and Zhou Xinyan didn’t dare to refuse this request, agreeing on the spot.
A year later, Zhou Xinyan’s Golden Core Celebration was held grandly on Green Lotus Peak, attended by as many as fifteen Golden Core Stage cultivators, including Golden Core Elders from the Moon Wheel Sect and Sunflame Sect.
In terms of momentum, even Zhou Chun’s Golden Core Celebration back then paled in comparison.
After this Golden Core Celebration, Zhou Xinyan was also officially promoted to the Supreme Elder of the Zhou Family.
Two years passed, Xu Fu also quietly emerged from seclusion.
Upon core formation, he had already learned of his Dao partner Zhou Yuanyuan’s death due to failed core formation, and after coming out of seclusion, he briefly met with Zhou Chun before heading to Jiufeng Ridge to reunite with his deceased wife and daughter.
A few days later, the funeral for Zhou Family Elder Zhou Yuanyuan was held at Jiufeng Ridge formally, attended by Zhou Chun, Zhou Mingde, and other senior family members for mourning.
Once the funeral was over, Zhou Chun finally had the opportunity for a private talk with Xu Fu.
In the quiet chamber, Zhou Chun directly looked at Xu Fu and asked, “Elder Xu, do you have any thoughts about your path forward?”
Upon hearing this question, Xu Fu immediately shook his head and said, “I have no thoughts, as long as the family has arrangements, I am willing to comply.”
This answer seemed somewhat unexpected to Zhou Chun, making him pause for a moment.
He stared carefully at Xu Fu for a few moments, then slightly smiled and said, “Elder Xu, feel free to speak your mind, now that you have successfully formed your core, you are a core member of the family as well. If you have any thoughts, feel free to express them boldly!”
After the words fell, Xu Fu continuously shook his head again and said, “Clan Leader, don’t misunderstand, I really have no thoughts at the moment.”
Seeing this, Zhou Chun could only nod and say, “Alright, it seems I overthought. Then Elder Xu, you just focus on cultivating within the family and getting familiar with the Golden Core stage power. When you have more thoughts, you can propose them to the family.”
“Yes, I shall comply.” Xu Fu respectfully responded, and then the conversation ended here.
Although this conversation didn’t yield the anticipated result, Zhou Chun’s plans were not affected.
Under his arrangement, Zhou Yuanlian went to the Jade Mining Mountain Base, stationed under the guise of traveling.
As for Xu Fu, regardless of his future thoughts, he wouldn’t be sent there to take charge.
Nowadays, a Golden Core stage external kin in the Zhou Family is actually not a concern, unable to turn the heavens upside down.
However, preventing external kin from amassing excessive power is still necessary.
A Golden Core stage Xu Fu will not be restrained in the future within the Zhou Family; he can freely do what he wishes.
But correspondingly, he will lose certain real power and can’t have sole control over a sector.
This is the rule Zhou Chun set for those Golden Core stage external kin cultivators in the family!
With the arrangements around Xu Fu temporarily concluded, Zhou Chun quickly put the matter of going out to transform elixir and form the infant onto the schedule.