Chapter 329: Taihua Mountain Song Family

Just then, Wang Changhong's voice came from outside the door: "Acting Family Head, the Song Family from Mount Taihua, Korea, has sent visitors."

At this, everyone in the hall was astonished.

The Song Family of Mount Taihua is Korea's foremost immortal cultivation family, overseen by a Core Formation cultivator and boasting numerous masters within the clan. Even before the Wang family branched off, their strength couldn't compare to the Song family's.

In recent years, relations between Wei and its neighboring countries have eased, but the Wang family and the Song family have never had any prior association.

"Seventeenth Brother, come in and speak."

Wang Changhong pushed the door open and entered, saying solemnly, "Ninth Sister-in-law, the Song family has sent two Foundation Establishment cultivators and ten Qi Condensation cultivators to visit. They are currently outside the fort."

Wang Ruyan looked at Wang Changxing and the others, asking doubtfully, "Our shops aren't open in Korea, are they? What dealings do we have with the Song family?"

Wang Changxing shook his head and said, "No, all our shops are located within Wei's borders. I haven't heard of us having any dealings with the Song family!"

The others thought back carefully and all shook their heads.

"Well, we'll know once we meet them. Seventeenth Brother, please invite them to the discussion hall; I'll be right there."

Outside Wang Family Fort, twelve cultivators stood inside a three-zhang-long azure flying boat, the front of which resembled a python's head.

A man and a woman stood at the forefront. The man was in his thirties, dressed in a blue scholar's robe with a dignified appearance. The woman wore a long green dress, styled as a young married woman. The middle-aged man's aura was noticeably stronger.

In front of them was a vast expanse of thick white fog, through which a castle could be vaguely seen, though not clearly.

"This Wang family's protective grand formation is somewhat interesting, but they haven't yet been able to conceal their family compound. It seems their formation masters aren't that formidable."

The young woman in the green dress said dismissively.

"The Wang family's rise has been relatively short, so it's normal for their foundation to be insufficient. Compared to other immortal cultivation families, the Wang family's strength is still relatively strong."

The middle-aged scholar smiled faintly and said.

Just as the young woman in the green dress was about to say something, she suddenly turned her head and looked behind her, only to see a streak of azure light rapidly flying towards them.

The azure light was extremely fast, stopping in less than three breaths.

The azure light was none other than a flying sword shimmering with continuous azure light. A tall young man in a green robe stood upon the flying sword; it was Wang Qingshan.

Wang Qingshan carefully examined the two Foundation Establishment cultivators but couldn't recognize their origins. He cupped his fist and asked, "I am Wang Qingshan of Green Lotus. And who are you two fellow Daoists?"

"I am Song Qinghuan from Mount Taihua, Korea. This is my humble wife, Liu Ru."

The middle-aged scholar cupped his fist towards Wang Qingshan and said with a smile.

The two secretly nodded, noting that Wang Qingshan, despite his young age, was already at the second layer of Foundation Establishment.

"So you are fellow Daoists from Mount Taihua. My respects."

A hint of surprise flashed in Wang Qingshan's eyes as he said politely.

The thick white fog churned for a moment, then dispersed and vanished, revealing Wang Changhong flying out on a Fire Feather Eagle.

"Junior Wang Changhong greets the two seniors. Our Family Head requests your presence."

Wang Changhong said respectfully. Seeing Wang Qingshan, he smiled and added, "Qingshan, you've returned at just the right time. Ninth Sister-in-law was just asking about you!"

Wang Qingshan smiled and nodded, saying, "I happen to have something to tell Ninth Aunt, so I'll go with Fellow Daoist Song."

Song Qinghuan and his party followed Wang Qingshan and Wang Changhong into Wang Family Fort and arrived at the discussion hall.

"This humble one, Wang Ruyan, greets the two fellow Daoists."

Wang Ruyan's face showed a sincere smile as she spoke earnestly.

"I am Song Qinghuan, and this is my humble wife, Liu Ru. Madam Wang, are you the Family Head?"

Song Qinghuan's heart was filled with doubt. After all, Wang Ruyan had married into the Wang family; logically, the Wang family head should be a clan member with the surname Wang.

Wang Ruyan smiled slightly and explained, "This humble one is the Acting Family Head. My husband is currently in seclusion for cultivation, so the clan's affairs are handled by me. If there's anything, Fellow Daoist Song can just tell me."

Song Qinghuan nodded, took out a light golden invitation from his sleeve, and handed it to Wang Ruyan with both hands, saying with a smile, "In half a year, our Song family's old ancestor will celebrate their 400th birthday. If Madam Wang has time, you are most welcome to come to our Song family for a few drinks. Our Song family would be most honored to welcome you."

Wang Ruyan suddenly understood. So the Song family had come to deliver invitations. Generally speaking, immortal cultivation families only widely invited guests for major announcements. As for a grand birthday celebration, it was usually just a pretense. Of course, it was also possible that the Song family wanted to display their family's strength, which was why they had widely invited guests.

"So it's Senior Song's 400th birthday. This humble one has long heard of Senior Song's prestige but has never had the chance to meet him. This is a good opportunity to pay respects. Since it's a rare visit for the two fellow Daoists, you must stay for a few more days at our Wang family, allowing us to extend our hospitality."

"With Madam Wang's words, I feel at ease. We appreciate Madam Wang's kindness, but we still need to rush to deliver invitations to other immortal cultivation families, so we won't stay long this time. If we have time in the future, we will certainly pay a visit."

Song Qinghuan smiled and nodded, politely declining.

"Since Fellow Daoist Song still has important matters to attend to, this humble one will not keep you."

Wang Ruyan and Wang Qingshan stood up to see them off, personally escorting Song Qinghuan and his party as they left.

"Ninth Aunt, although relations between Korea and Wei have eased, they were once adversaries. Of course, we cannot disrespect the Song family. Why don't I represent the family and lead people to the Song family to offer birthday wishes?"

Wang Qingshan volunteered.

Wang Ruyan shook her head and said with a smile, "It's just attending a birthday celebration; it doesn't mean our Wang family is in cahoots with the Song family. Even the Yellow Sacred Palace and Hundred Spirits Sect do business with Korea. It's just normal social interaction. Your cultivation level and status are insufficient and would only cause the Song family to look down upon us. If they dare to invite, I dare to go."

The Song family has a Core Formation cultivator overseeing them, and their heritage is longer than the Wang family's. The Song family sent people a long distance to deliver invitations. If Wang Qingshan were to lead people to offer birthday wishes, the Song family would certainly feel that the Wang family doesn't take them seriously. Wang Ruyan, with her fourth-layer Foundation Establishment cultivation and being Wang Huashan's grandniece, leading people to the Song family for the birthday celebration is logical and reasonable.

Of course, Wang Ruyan personally leading the delegation was mainly to expand the Wang family's connections and facilitate its future development.

"Ninth Aunt, I'll go too! Our family's current development is thriving, so there shouldn't be any ignorant individuals attacking the spiritual vein at Red Leaf Ridge."

"That being said, let Eighteenth Brother go to Red Leaf Ridge to oversee things. As for Green Lotus Market, let Changyao take care of it for a while."

In recent years, the Wang family's enterprise has expanded more and more, and the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators is simply insufficient. There are two bottles of 'Golden Geng True Fiend' within the clan, but the clan members who have cultivated to the ninth layer of Qi Condensation do not cultivate Gold-element cultivation methods. Most importantly, they haven't made significant contributions.

Wang Qingjing and Wang Qingzhi's cultivation levels are relatively low. Wang Ruyan currently most wants Wang Qingyuan to establish his Foundation so that she can have more time to cultivate.

"Alright, but in that case, it will trouble Eighteenth Uncle. Oh, right, Ninth Aunt, haven't Twenty-first Granduncle and the others returned yet?"

Wang Qingshan suddenly remembered something and asked with concern.

"Not yet. Logically speaking, they should have returned long ago. They must have been delayed by something but should be back soon."

Wang Ruyan said this outwardly, but inwardly she was very anxious. Wang Changsheng and the other two had been gone for six years and had not yet returned; it would be a lie to say she wasn't worried.

She also wanted to go look for Wang Changsheng and the other two, but she couldn't leave the family's affairs. She could only secretly pray in her heart that Wang Changsheng and the other two would be safe.

"Qingshan, you must be tired from traveling such a long distance back. Go back and rest first! Hand over the affairs at Red Leaf Ridge to Eighteenth Brother."

"Understood, Ninth Aunt. I'll be leaving now."

Wang Qingshan agreed and turned to leave.

Wang Ruyan sighed lightly, raised her head to look at the clear blue sky, and whispered, "Husband, you must return safely."