Chapter 240: Chapter 122: I Really Didn’t Mean to Live Off a Woman!_4 After all, there are only so many major cultivation families around. Now that the Lu Family and the Bai Family have made a move against the Chen Family, the Yu Family and the Zheng Family are unlikely to just sit by and watch. Once the Lu Family and the Bai Family swallow up the Chen Family’s cultivation resources and gain Red Leaf Valley as a spiritual land, they will be able to develop rapidly. By then, the birth of new Foundation Building Great Cultivators will pose a threat to those around them. Beforehand, the Lu Family had anticipated the possibility of the Wugong Ridge Zheng Family getting involved, hence the need for swift action. “If this man in blue robes really is from the Bi Lake Mountain Yu Family, it seems that the Yu Family has also been paying attention to the affairs between the Lu Family and the Chen Family, hoping to get a slice of the pie,” Lu Changsheng contemplated in his heart. Thinking of the earlier matter when the Third Young Master of the Yu Family had come to recruit him. He felt it was quite normal for the Yu Family to want to intervene. “Just now, both the Lu Family Ancestor and the Bai Family Ancestor were injured, and with the Yu Family having two Foundation Building Great Cultivators, plus the Zheng Family Ancestor, that makes three Foundation Building Great Cultivators. It’s hard to say how this matter will be resolved,” Lu Changsheng sighed internally. He knew it wouldn’t be easy for the Lu Family to take down the Chen Family. Before he could think further, he saw three streaks of rainbow light flying out from the depths of Red Leaf Valley. They were the Lu Family Ancestor, Bai Family Ancestor, and Lu Yuanzhong, who were in the process of cleaning up the Chen Family. “Greetings to Lu Daoist, Zheng Daoist.” “May I ask why the two esteemed daoists have come here?” The Lu Family Ancestor said to the man in blue robes and the man in black robes. The Bai Family Ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong also looked at the two with disfavor, vaguely guessing the purpose of their visit. “This old ancestor came here at the invitation of Patriarch Chen to visit Red Leaf Valley,” the Zheng Family Ancestor in black robes replied, looking at the three of them. He was inwardly shocked. He had received a call for help from the Chen Family, learning that the Lu Family had given birth to a new Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator and had joined forces with the Bai Family to attack Red Leaf Valley. To his surprise, the Chen Family had fallen so quickly. He couldn’t help but feel fortunate to have encountered the Patriarch of the Yu Family on the way. Otherwise, coming here alone would have been dangerous. “Lu Daoist, a few days ago, Patriarch Chen sent Young Master Chen to our Bi Lake Mountain, stating that the Chen Family is willing to become a vassal of our Yu Family.” “So, I have come here with Young Master Chen, intending to discuss this matter in detail with the Chen Family. What are you doing here in Red Leaf Valley?” The Patriarch of the Yu Family said calmly to the Lu Family Ancestor and his group. He was also surprised that the Chen Family had already fallen. And that both the Lu Family Ancestor and the Bai Family Ancestor were still alive. He had received news of the Lu Family and Bai Family joining forces to attack the Chen Family. He had initially thought that this battle would at least result in the demise of both the Lu Family Ancestor and Patriarch Chen, with the Bai Family Ancestor seriously injured. Then their Yu Family could reap the benefits of the fishermen. But unexpectedly, both the Lu Family Ancestor and the Bai Family Ancestor in front of him were not dead. They were only injured, with their aura in disarray. “Visiting, becoming vassals?” The Lu Family Ancestor, Bai Family Ancestor, and Lu Yuanzhong’s faces all darkened upon hearing this. It was clear to them why the Yu Family and Zheng Family had come. “The Chen Family of Red Leaf Valley and our Lu Family are mortal enemies. With my impending death, I wished to settle the grudge between our families before I pass. “What, do you, Lu Daoist and Zheng Daoist, plan to interfere?” The Lu Family Ancestor spoke, no longer courteous, and said coldly. He was prepared to die, and after uniting with the Bai Family and spending a massive amount of resources, they had finally annihilated the Chen Family. Now that the Yu Family and Zheng Family had come, they expected him to spit out the meat that was already in his mouth, as if such an easy thing existed in the world. Even if the Yu Family was much stronger than their Lu Family, with two Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators, their Lu Family was not to be trifled with. “The words of Lu Daoist are incorrect. We of the Yu Family naturally would not intervene in the grudges between your Lu Family and the Chen Family.” “But since Patriarch Chen has expressed his wish for the Chen Family to become a vassal of our Yu Family, this is a matter we have to care about,” the Patriarch of the Yu Family stated with a serious expression. “You say that the Chen Family, having become a vassal of your Yu Family, makes it your vassal? Now that Old Ghost Chen is dead, why not let him speak for himself?” Bai Family Ancestor also snorted coldly. Clearly, the opposite party was setting up a clear opportunity for plundering in the wake of disaster, and he naturally was not in a mood to converse nicely. “Young Master Chen, please explain the situation to the two daoists,” the Patriarch of the Yu Family turned and instructed the Young Master Chen in a crimson brocade robe beside him. “Indeed, my Chen Family has decided to become vassals of Bi Lake Mountain’s Yu Family. Therefore, this Red Leaf Valley also belongs to the Yu Family,” Young Master Chen said, looking towards Red Leaf Valley before speaking with eyes full of hatred. “Who are these mongrels, presuming to speak for the Chen Family?” “There is no longer a Red Leaf Valley Chen Family!” The Lu Family Ancestor said coldly, taking action at once. He launched a mana-filled longsword towards Young Master Chen. “Bang!” With a gesture, the Patriarch of the Yu Family broke the mana-filled longsword. Then he spoke indifferently, “Lu Daoist, if that’s how it’s going to be, are you saying you wish to be at odds with my Bi Lake Mountain?” “Quite at odds, indeed?” The Lu Family Ancestor chuckled derisively and said, “In ordinary times, my Lu Family might indeed fear your Yu Family by three points.” “But this old man doesn’t have much time left, and before death, I’d like to recklessly challenge Lu Daoist’s divine skills!” While speaking, he turned his gaze towards the Zheng Family Ancestor and said, “Old Ghost Zheng, do you intend to meddle in this matter?” The Lu Family Ancestor spoke calmly, but his eyes carried a fierce and ruthless menace. To grow into a Foundation Establishment Ancestor was not merely a matter of talent or meditation cultivation. He had also experienced countless bloodbaths. It was only as he aged and became an ancestor that he began to cultivate his temperament and nature. “I have no intention of meddling,” the Zheng Family Ancestor said with a smile. “But the Chen Family once owed my Zheng Family a debt of resources. Now that your Lu Family and the Bai Family have destroyed the Chen Family, to whom should I turn for that debt?” “After all, you know the situation of my Zheng Family, Daoist Lu. Absorbing the Chen Family, you wouldn’t miss that bit of resources, would you?” said the Zheng Family Ancestor. Naturally, he could see that both the Lu Family Ancestor and the Bai Family Ancestor were injured. But he did not wish to conflict with either of them. After all, if a Foundation Establishment Cultivator truly fought with all their might, it may not end in death, but significant injuries would likely result. Moreover, aside from the Lu Family Ancestor, there were also the Bai Family Ancestor and Lu Yuanzhong—the latter being a newly advanced Foundation Establishment cultivator—present. Yet he couldn’t just walk away without a share of benefits. “Lu Daoist may indeed bargain for a few moves without issue.” “But our Golden Sun Ancestor is also on his way here. Do you really think you can defeat me?” said the Patriarch of the Yu Family as he unleashed a crimson-yellow wheel and an ice-blue crescent wheel from his sleeve, readying for battle. Spiritual light surged around him, and he exuded an incredibly fierce spiritual pressure and bravery. “Golden Sun Ancestor?” Upon hearing this name, the Lu Family Ancestor, the Bai Family Ancestor, and Lu Yuanzhong all narrowed their eyes, aware of the formidability of this Golden Sun Ancestor. And their current state left them with no confidence of capturing the Patriarch of the Yu Family alive. Besides, there was also the Zheng Family Ancestor nearby. “It seems that your Yu Family has resolved to be the fisherman who benefits from the quarrel,” said the Lu Family Ancestor. “But aren’t you curious, Patriarch Yu, as to how our two families managed to breach the Chen Family so swiftly?” he continued. Upon hearing this, both the Patriarch of the Yu Family and the Zheng Family Ancestor were visibly taken aback. Inside Red Leaf Valley. “Is a fight about to break out?” Lu Changsheng mused as he watched from below the tense standoff above, with the Patriarch of the Yu Family summoning his spiritual artifacts and showing a ferocious stance. But the very next moment, he saw the Patriarch of the Yu Family’s crimson-yellow wheel turn, unleashing a wave of crimson and yellow flames that swept over and instantly reduced the nearby Young Master Chen to ash. Right after, five Foundation Building Great Cultivators ascended to board the spirit boat in the sky. “Hmm? What’s this?” “Could it be that they’ve negotiated a truce?” Lu Changsheng furrowed his brow in curiosity. He hadn’t expected that one moment there seemed to be an impending clash, and the next, they ceased hostilities, killed that Chen Family youth in the red robe, and together boarded the spirit boat. “If these two really are Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators from Bi Lake Mountain and the Zheng Family of Wugong Ridge, then the Lu Family and Bai Family will have to concede some benefits this time,” “After all, it’s not just about seizing territory, but also being able to hold it.” “Only when you have the strength to defend and gain recognition from the surrounding area can you truly take possession,” “Otherwise, as the saying goes, ‘lose the people and you lose the land.’” Lu Changsheng thought to himself. Although the Lu Family and the Bai Family had taken down Red Leaf Valley and killed Ancestor Chen, they had yet to take full control of the valley. Moreover, both the Lu Family Ancestor and the Bai Family Ancestor were not in the best condition, and Lu Yuanzhong had just reached Foundation Establishment. Under these circumstances, it would indeed be difficult to hold Red Leaf Valley against the Yu Family and the Zheng Family. If the conflict were to escalate, his survival would become all the more precarious. “I hope for a peaceful resolution,” Lu Changsheng silently wished. He hoped that the families would maintain peace and stability, allowing him time to grow and develop quietly. From the earlier battle where Meng Xiaochan, the Lu Family Ancestor, and the Bai Family Ancestor teamed up against Ancestor Chen, he realized that killing a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator was still a daunting task. With the help of a Second Rank Puppet, a Talisman Treasure, and the Treasure Bone Technique, he could defeat a Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator, but if the opponent fought desperately and used all their methods, he too would get injured. Though he had Life-Substituting Talismans and was not overly worried, at this stage, Lu Changsheng still preferred to avoid encounters with Great Cultivators of Foundation Establishment. He simply desired steady growth, secretly advancing all the way to Foundation Establishment.