The Crazy Son-In-Law

“Chief, what did leader Xiao say?”

Elder Er asked, looking at Miao Xiuyun, whose face was set with determination.

“There’s likely to be a major upheaval in the martial arts world of this country!”

Miao Xiuyun spoke with a sigh, then shared the details of what Xiao Shun had discussed with him.

Upon hearing this, everyone showed expressions of shock.

Seeing this, Miao Xiuyun smiled faintly, “Heh, while I am away, you few will stay here in the village to handle the relocation. Once we take over the Southeast Old School Society, we will all move to Cliffside!”

“What about the people from Bronzemeadows and Redmeadows?” Elder Er followed up.

After pondering for a moment, Miao Xiuyun replied, “Although leader Xiao did not specify, I believe they will also join us in moving to Cliffside!”

Meadowfolks were inherently a collective; Xiao Shun naturally wouldn’t divide their management, something Miao Xiuyun was sure of.

“Does this mean resources will need to be redistributed?” Elder San said worriedly.

Elder Er responded, “That’s inevitable. Conflicts among us Meadowfolks have always stemmed from resource issues. The New School Society certainly won’t stand by and watch us fight amongst ourselves. They will definitely redistribute resources, but since our Silvermeadows are far more powerful than the other Meadowfolk, the New School Society will likely favor us in the allocation!”

Glancing at the distant mountains, Miao Xiuyun murmured, “More than resources, I am concerned about the several jade mines we Meadowfolk have. I wonder how leader Xiao will decide to distribute them.”

Each of the Meadowfolks held control over some incredibly valuable jade mines, a crucial resource for obtaining necessities of life. Now that all Meadowfolks were part of the New School Society, it was uncertain how Xiao Shun would allot these mines.

“Chief, leader Xiao manages such a large New School Society, the expenses must be huge. Plus, once we leave the Meadowfolk, mining jade will be much tougher. Perhaps we should exchange these for some cultivation resources with leader Xiao!” Elder Er shared his thoughts for Miao Xiuyun to consider.

Pleased with the suggestion, Miao Xiuyun nodded, “That’s a good idea. I hear that leader Xiao is a master of pill cultivation and can surely provide us with many potent substances to enhance our skills!”

The group continued their discussions until the moon was high in the sky, then each returned to their quarters, satisfied.

Xiao Shun was on the phone in his room with Qin Zhenhuan, informing him of Nie Jiuchong’s death and discussing their next steps.

After a lengthy ten-minute call, he hung up.

The next morning, Xiao Shun rose early.

After washing up, he joined Miao Xiuyun at the Silvermeadows’ council hall.

The large room was already filled with key figures from within the Meadowfolks.

Even the injured Elders Si and Wu, along with Miao Erye, were present!Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

Seeing Xiao Shun enter the council hall, everyone greeted him respectfully, “Leader Xiao!”

Xiao Shun nodded slightly and took the main seat, surveying the dozen Gu technique masters, he said, “You’ve all just joined the New School Society. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me.”

As soon as he finished speaking, an elder from Bronzemeadows asked, “May I inquire, leader Xiao, how will benefits among us Meadowfolks be distributed in the future?”

Hearing this, everyone perked up and focused intently on Xiao Shun.

“The New School Society values hard work and rewards accordingly. From now on, the more one contributes to the organization, the more resources they will obtain,” Xiao Shun explained, pausing briefly to study the somewhat astonished faces of the elders, then firmly continued.

“Of course, considering the unique situation of you Meadowfolks, I will provide you with an easier channel to exchange resources in the early stages, helping you quickly integrate into the organization,” he stated.

“Leader Xiao, most of the New School Society consists of martial cultivators. What kind of cultivation resources can we, the Gu cultivators, exchange?” someone asked.

Xiao Shun looked at the questioner with approval. “That’s an excellent question!”

Had this question been raised at the inception of the New School Society, he might not have been able to provide a satisfactory answer to the Gu cultivators.

But now, the situation was different; he had a response that would definitely satisfy these masters of Gu cultivation.

After some thought, Xiao Shun smiled and said, “The most important cultivation resources for Gu cultivators are the Gu insects and Gu grasses, which I am aware of! Gu insects cannot be mass-produced and must be cultivated by you, but I can provide the Gu grasses.”

“Gu grasses are highly toxic plants and are extremely difficult to cultivate. How much can you provide us?” someone else inquired.

Hearing this, Xiao Shun shook his head. “Regarding the quantity, I cannot give you any guarantees, as it ultimately depends on your own cultivation capabilities.”

“Our own cultivation capabilities?”

The Gu cultivators were momentarily stunned, unsure of what he meant.

Seeing the confused faces, Xiao Shun continued, “Before explaining this, I have something to ask you.”

Suppressing their doubts, everyone spoke in unison, “Please speak, Leader Xiao.”

“I would like you to temporarily move from Meadowfolk and join Silvermeadows in relocating to Cliffside. Would you be willing to do so?”

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Apart from the people of Silvermeadows, the rest of the Meadowfolk were shocked, unsure of how to respond.

The mountains had been the home of the Meadowfolks for generations. The idea of leaving their homeland was not appealing.

After all, the situations of Bronzemeadows, Redmeadows, and Silvermeadows were different. Silvermeadows had agreed to Xiao Shun’s relocation proposal easily due to the pressure from the Gu Clan.

After waiting a moment and seeing no one willing to respond, Xiao Shun was not surprised.

“To be honest, the reason I want you to go to Cliffside is to rely on your Gu artistry to guard the mountain, as it will soon be the location of our New School Society’s ‘Pellet Pavilion.’ I know leaving your homeland is unpleasant, so I am willing to provide each of your clans with one cubic meter of ‘Hallowed Chromatic Earth’ as compensation!”

Everyone was momentarily stunned upon hearing this.

Miao Xiuyun exclaimed in shock, “Hallowed Chromatic Earth!”

Waving his hand, Xiao Shun chuckled, “Haha, do not be surprised. The amount of Gu grass I mentioned also depends on this!”

The fame of “Hallowed Chromatic Earth” was well known among the Gu cultivators; possessing such a divine substance would make cultivating Gu grass no longer difficult.

With the huge incentive before them, Miao Aman was the first to stand up and express his opinion, “We, Bronzemeadows, are willing to go to Cliffside!”

“I from Redmeadows as well!” Miao Wu quickly agreed.

There was no choice; the “Hallowed Chromatic Earth” was too important for these Gu cultivators. To obtain it, they were willing to leave their homeland.

Xiao Shun, smiling at the excited Gu cultivators, couldn’t help feeling a bit proud.

Then, he said solemnly, “Cliffside is very important to the New School Society, and I need you all to help me guard it diligently!”