334: Chapter 288 334: Chapter 288 Luo Yaxuan, together with his grandfather, grandmother, and parents, was part of a family that had not reunited like this for a very long time.
It must have been several years since they last gathered and felt such joy.
People in the Cultivation World do not place as much emphasis on family affection, or so some who lack a sense of family would believe.
As a member of a great clan, naturally, one would hope that all members of the clan harbour the intent to contribute to the family.
Luo Yaxuan enjoyed drinks and dishes with his grandfather and father, engaging in conversations particular to the men.
They discussed everything from clan businesses to methods and issues encountered during cultivation.
As the youngest elite, Luo Yaxuan had surpassed his father, an Elder at the Golden Core Stage, in cultivation, yet he was still a level below his grandfather.
All three men of their family had reached the Golden Core Stage, making this the most in-sync they had ever been in their discussions about cultivation methods.
Ginger gets hotter with age, but Luo Yaxuan represented a new generation of elites from the Nangong Immortal Sect.
He carried with him the experiences taught by the Elders of his sect and his master, which he could share with his grandfather and father.
Ancestor Luo did not think of himself as much stronger than the younger generation; when it comes to talent and opportunity, he felt inferior to his grandson.
Luo Sheng had finally reached the initial stage of the Golden Core but did not consider his experience to surpass that of his son, who was a level higher.
The two women of the Luo Family had long finished their meals; they did not drink, only sitting by the side, pouring wine for the men and listening to their cultivation experiences.
Luo Yaxuan spoke of his years at the Immortal Sect, revealing his fortuitous relationship with a good master and informing his family of his master’s daughter.
“Son, your master’s intention is clear.
If he wants you to marry his daughter, what do you think?”
Neither Luo Sheng nor the ancestor, being men, would ask such questions.
They believed it was the best opportunity to seize the moment and become stronger.
They deemed it more important than indulging in romance, which could distract one’s mind.
Their decision to marry and have children was made when the chances for progress were not great.
Luo Yaxuan, however, was different; he now had better opportunities to become stronger, and after marriage and children, all chances might diminish.
Madam Luo and Madam Luo, on the other hand, were eager to hold grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
Luo Yaxuan shook his head, finding his mother’s question somewhat amusing as he replied, “Sister Liu Jiaojiao is just 15 years old.
I surely do not wish to be the old cow eating tender grass.
Besides, I’m not currently interested in finding a partner.
My main focus is on cultivation.”
“The grandson has the right idea,” the ancestor agreed.
The two seated men concurred, and as their wives, they could only agree on this topic.
“Right, son, will you return to Nangong Immortal Sect?”
Luo Sheng thought that his son had already spent so many years in the sect, and now was the time when the clan needed him the most, needed its elites to return.
“I won’t be going back to the sect anytime soon.
If the family needs me, I can only ask the Immortal Sect for a leave of absence or perhaps even leave the sect.”
“Whatever your plans are, you and your father can discuss them.
However, the most pressing matter now is to acquire more Supreme Elixirs.
I took two as gifts and they enhanced my cultivation; I feel our family needs many more Supreme Elixirs, and I too need more of them,” the Ancestor voiced his eagerness for the elixirs.
After many years yearning to become stronger and to hasten the arrival of Ascension, his dream was never far away.
“Grandfather, father, I came out of seclusion today, and many of my brothers and sisters came to my courtyard.
They all requested the family to allocate resources for the purchase of Supreme Elixirs, even offering part of their resources to buy them,” Luo Yaxuan informed them.
“Son, this is a good idea they have.
It’s impossible for the family to have so many resources to buy all the Supreme Elixirs at once.
With their contributions, it might be easier,” Luo Sheng agreed.
“Mhm, father, I’ve told them that tomorrow I’ll hold a general meeting for everyone willing to contribute resources.
The family will contribute a portion based on the amount offered, and those who contribute the most will be prioritized for the Supreme Elixirs,” Luo Yaxuan laid out the plan.
Family Head Luo Sheng agreed with his son’s idea, and after the family finished their meal, they each went to rest.
Luo Yaxuan also returned to his courtyard to rest.
This time, back in his room, he was not cultivating but truly sleeping like a mortal.
Luo Yaxuan intended to relax his body and have a good night’s sleep, as he might continue to travel outside on the morrow.
Carrying the burdens of the family, instances of relaxing and sleeping might become rarer and rarer.
“Bong bong clang, bong bong clang”
Early in the morning, just after Luo Yaxuan had eaten the breakfast sent by a servant, he heard drum rolls and gongs outside.
This was the signal of a major clan meeting.
Upon hearing this and the announcement, all members had to attend.
Those watching the shops or on duty could only send representatives.
Luo Yaxuan left his courtyard and arrived at the Luo Family’s large plaza, which definitely covered more than a thousand square meters.
There was a high platform where the principal speaker would address the crowd, while the listeners below could only listen.
There were musicians playing drums and gongs beneath the platform.
Family Head Luo Sheng had not yet appeared on the platform, but those who came to the meeting were already gathering below.
As the Young Family Head, Luo Yaxuan had the right to be on the platform, and today he also had the opportunity to speak; he stood at the edge of the platform.
At that moment, Family Head Luo Sheng arrived, nodded to his son, and then stood in the center of the platform.