11: Send resources

“Second Elder, Third Elder, and several Clan Elders, I presume you all have some understanding of the situation of the various Family Disciples within the Family.”

“Our Family is still too weak right now; the backbone of our Family Disciples must mature quickly.”

“Therefore, I want you to re-test the Cultivation talent of all Family Disciples within the Family, record everything clearly, and provide me with a detailed record. Additionally, for this test, compile a separate list for me of all Family Disciples whose talent is of High Grade or above.”

“Gather them when the time comes, then send someone to inform me.”

Ling Feng slowly gave his instructions to the group.

“Yes, Young Lord.”

Everyone responded in unison.

However, seeing Ling Buyi with a hesitant expression, Ling Feng immediately asked.

“Second Elder, do you have something to say?”

Ling Buyi, who was still contemplating the matters Ling Feng had just instructed, was surprised that Ling Feng had noticed his state. He then spoke to Ling Feng.

“Young Lord, I believe you want us to gather the Family Disciples with High Grade or above Cultivation talent within the Family because you intend to focus on cultivating them.”

“However, the Family currently has a shortage of resources, and not enough to Cultivate so many Family Disciples.”

“Second Elder, you guessed correctly. As for the resource issue you are concerned about, I will handle it. You just need to do as I say.”

Ling Feng said with a smile to Ling Buyi.

“Oh, and distribute these resources among yourselves. Also, seize the opportunity to raise your own Cultivation.”

As Ling Feng spoke, he retrieved a Storage Pouch from the System and handed it to Ling Buyi.

“This…”

Ling Buyi took it, and just as he was about to say something, Ling Feng interrupted him.

“Alright, you can all go and get busy now.”

Seeing this, Ling Buyi, Ling Zhan, and the others bowed to Ling Feng.

“We respectfully take our leave.”

Ling Feng watched their retreating figures, pondered for a moment, then also walked out of the main hall and headed towards the place where his Old Family Head was in secluded Cultivation to heal his injuries… “Greetings, Young Lord.”

When Ling Feng arrived at the entrance of the courtyard where his Old Family Head was in secluded Cultivation, the two guards respectfully saluted him.

“Rise.”

“Open the door. I’ll go into the courtyard and sit for a bit.”

Seeing this, Ling Feng immediately instructed the guards.

“Yes, Young Lord.”

The guard then stepped forward and opened the courtyard gate. Ling Feng walked into the courtyard, strolled to a stone table in the garden, and sat down.

“Uncle Ying, come out!”

A moment later, Ling Feng spoke to the air.

“Whoosh… whoosh…”

In an instant, a blue figure appeared before Ling Feng and respectfully said to him.

“Your subordinate, Ling Ying, greets the Young Lord.”

“Alright, Uncle Ying, you don’t need to be so formal with me.”

Seeing Ling Ying like this, Ling Feng couldn’t help but say with a smile.

“Young Lord, these are the rules.”

“Alright, Uncle Ying, I came today just to casually check in. How is my father doing?”

Seeing this, Ling Feng no longer dwelled on it and directly asked Ling Ying.

“Reporting to the Young Lord, the Old Family Head just entered secluded Cultivation in the secret chamber yesterday. With the Old Family Head’s Cultivation and the Profound-Grade Medicinal Pill you provided, the Old Family Head should be able to fully recover and emerge very soon.”

“The Young Lord doesn’t need to worry.”

“Hmm, that’s good. I’ll leave my father’s safety to you, Old Man.”

“Ling Xuan, you come out too.”

Ling Xuan, dressed in black brocade, instantly appeared before Ling Feng. Seeing this, Ling Ying immediately shielded Ling Feng and shouted loudly.

“Young Lord, be careful!”

“Uncle Ying, don’t worry. Ling Xuan is my person; he won’t harm me.”

“I called him out so you two could get to know each other. It wouldn’t be good if there were conflicts due to misunderstandings later.”

“Uncle Ying, what is the current scale of the Shadow Guard members under your command? Is it worth our extensive Cultivation?”

“Young Lord, the Shadow Guard under my command has been established since the Ling Family was founded and has been passed down. Currently, most of its members are descendants of former Shadow Guards, with a small portion being orphans we adopted and raised from a young age.”

“These people are absolutely loyal to our Ling Family. There are currently only over two hundred Shadow Guard members, but due to extremely limited resources, most of the Shadow Guard members’ Cultivation is mainly at Body Tempering Sixth Stage to Body Tempering Ninth Stage, with very few in the Yellow Martial Realm.”

Seeing Ling Feng inquire about the specific situation of the Shadow Guard, Ling Ying immediately told Ling Feng everything about its current state.

After listening, Ling Feng retrieved a Storage Pouch from the System, filled it with three hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones, fifty bottles of Body Refining Medicinal Pills suitable for the Body Tempering Realm, and also some Medicinal Pills for Yellow Martial Realm Cultivation. He casually handed it to Ling Ying and instructed him.

“Uncle Ying, take these resources and distribute them among the Shadow Guard members. Let the Shadow Guard grow as quickly as possible.”

Ling Ying originally thought there wouldn’t be too many resources in the Storage Pouch, but as soon as he opened it and took a look, his face was filled with shock.

He then incoherently said to Ling Feng.

“Young Lord, this is too much! Please take some back and leave them for the Family Disciples.”

“Don’t worry about the Family. These are for the Shadow Guard members.”

“Ling Ying, on behalf of the Shadow Guard members, thanks the Young Lord.”

After hearing Ye Yun’s words, Ling Ying immediately knelt on one knee, saluted Ling Feng, and loudly expressed his gratitude.

“Alright, quickly get up, Uncle Ying. These are all what the Shadow Guard brothers deserve.”

“I came today, and the matters I needed to handle are done. I’ll have to trouble you and the Shadow Guard brothers a lot with my father’s situation.”

“I’ll be leaving now.”

After Ling Feng finished speaking, he walked directly towards the courtyard gate.

Ling Ying looked at the retreating figures of Ling Feng and Ling Xuan and couldn’t help but murmur softly.

“Young Lord, the Young Lord has grown up.”

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