Hearing Lin Xiuyuan's words, Zhou Honghe nodded in agreement. He was truly a filial son, and this was something that cultivation families valued most. This was something that he greatly admired.
However, he then saw Zhou Jianwen shake his head, which made him frown. Now that people are dead and everything has vanished, it's just like fallen leaves returning to their roots, so what's the big deal?
But considering that Zhou Jianwen hadn't responded to his previous telepathic message, and seemed to have other ideas, he sat silently to the side, after all, Zhou Jianwen was the clan leader...
At this moment, Zhou Jianwen shook his head and said calmly:
"I'm sorry, young friend Lin, but that's the family rule. Since you've already betrayed the family, how can you be buried in the clan's territory? There are still many auspicious sites in the Yunmeng Mountains. Choose a good one for your burial and let it rest in peace as soon as possible. Since you're in the Yunmeng Mountains anyway, it can be considered a return to the clan's territory in a roundabout way, a return to your roots."
Seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan remained calm and unmoved. He simply stood up slowly, cupped his hands, and said, "In that case, it is truly a pity. I have disturbed Clan Chief Zhou and the Twelfth Elder. I shall take my leave!"
Since this matter could not be resolved, Lin Xiuyuan did not bring up the idea of burying his parents together again.
Lin Xiuyuan found this rather strange. It was just a small matter; there was no need to refuse so decisively.
But he didn't say anything more about it, and turned to leave decisively. With his cultivation level, he had no bargaining power whatsoever in front of a cultivation family of this caliber.
As he stepped out of the room, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but touch the Qiankun bag in his arms, silently saying in his heart, "Father, Mother, I'm sorry. Your unfilial son has not yet been able to give you a proper burial. Please stay with me for a while longer. I will definitely make sure you are buried together in the Zhou family ancestral land in the future!"
Now that we have arrived at this sacred place of cultivation, all we need to do is find a suitable method of inheritance, rely on the wonders of the Purple Talisman, and slowly and diligently cultivate. If cultivating to the Purple Mansion stage is not enough, then we can cultivate to the Golden Core stage!
Since he's brought up the family rules, there's nothing more to say. So he'll keep quiet and settle things with his fists later!
With the wonder of the purple talisman, Lin Xiuyuan believed that this was almost a luxury for other cultivators with mixed spiritual roots, but for him, it was not a luxury at all, and his hopes were not low!
After watching Lin Xiuyuan's figure gradually disappear into the distance, led by the servants outside the door.
Zhou Honghe couldn't help but look at Zhou Jianwen and ask the question that had been bothering him, saying, "Clan leader, this young man's filial piety is commendable. It's just a small matter, is there any need to refuse so decisively? The person has died, and it's understandable that he should return to his roots. Our family rules don't seem to be that strict. Besides, it would be a good thing if he were to join the sixth branch!"
Zhou Jianwen shook his head and said, "Elder Twelfth, it's just the two of us here, so I'll still call you Fifth Uncle."
"Fifth Uncle, I have my reasons for doing this. In normal times, given the decline of the sixth branch, having an additional Foundation Establishment cultivator would be extremely beneficial for the main branch of the Zhou family."
"But that was in normal times. Now, our ancestor is almost..."
At this point, Zhou Jianwen stopped talking, as if he had touched on some taboo, and instead said, "So, it's not right for him to come at this time. It's not that I'm heartless or have any resentment towards Xiaoqin. I understand perfectly well that it's just a small matter. Back then, the family had too high expectations for that girl, which ultimately led her astray and caused her to perish outside. She was clearly a promising Foundation Establishment cultivator. Alas... In short, the timing of this matter is simply wrong!"
"If our ancestor truly reaches that point, not to mention the potential for a life-threatening calamity, once our Zhou clan loses its Golden Core ancestor to oversee things, the accumulated resources of so many years will inevitably attract a pack of wolves. The situation our Zhou clan will face then is unimaginably dire!"
"Since the six branches have withered to this point, and without Foundation Establishment cultivators, they cannot activate the ancient treasures of inheritance, then let's just have one less main branch. In this way, their inheritance slots will fall into the hands of our branches."
"Now that I am the clan leader, these spots will most likely go to our branch. When the time comes and we face a turbulent situation, our branches will have a better chance of weathering the storm."
"Not to mention, if a calamity of death were to strike, having two more ancient heirlooms in our branch would undoubtedly give us a greater chance of surviving and allowing us to lead the Zhou family to continue its lineage!"
In the end, Zhou Jianwen made the final decision, setting the tone for the matter, saying: "In short, the number of people in the Sixth Branch has dwindled to this point over the years, and the situation of my Zhou family is gradually deteriorating. The Sixth Branch has virtually no chance of regaining its former glory. So let's remove them from the family now, and let them all be incorporated into our branch, allowing them to continue to enjoy the preferential treatment of the main branch."
"In that case, perhaps that recent prodigy will be able to reopen the Sixth Branch in the future, and no one will be able to say anything then. From now on, the Zhou family's seven branches will become six branches, and this will be decided at the Elder Hall when the Ancestor comes out of seclusion next time!"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Honghe's expression shifted for a moment, but he quickly nodded, adopting an agreeing look.
He wholeheartedly agreed with these words; otherwise, how could the other party be considered the clan leader? From such a small matter, he could think so far ahead and make some plans for the future of the clan.
Now, with their ancestor nearing the end of his life, the Zhou family is facing an upheaval. That's why they've arranged so many marriage alliances recently. If the ancestor truly passes away, these connections will be one of their pillars of support, ensuring the family's continued development and the continuation of the Zhou bloodline.
The Zhou family has a history of thousands of years. As an old-established family of cultivators, its foundation is naturally very strong. Once the Golden Core Ancestor is no longer there to protect it, it will inevitably attract all kinds of covetousness and encroachment.
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