356: Chapter 299 356: Chapter 299 Jiang Tang arrived at the high skies of Immortal Lord City and sent a message to Luo Yaxuan and Lai Jianlin to let them know he had something to attend to at the Jiang Family, and he would visit their clans later.
After waiting at home for two days, the previous suspicions of Luo Yaxuan and Lai Jianlin as to why Jiang Tang suddenly announced his visit to Immortal Lord City were confirmed; indeed, he had come for the Jiang Family.
The two informed their families, emphasizing the importance of waiting when necessary.
Since Jiang Tang had business with the Jiang Family, they urged their elders to avoid any conflicts with them in the future.
Now that they had become friends with Jiang Tang, the friend of their friend was also a friend; the Jiang Family might potentially become their ally.
Upon hearing his son Luo Yaxuan’s report that the eminent Alchemist Jiang Tang had come to Immortal Lord City, Luo Sheng called his father and three elders for a meeting.
The Ancestor, upon learning that the supreme Alchemist had arrived in the city, could not stay in seclusion and hurried out to discuss with his son and grandson how to receive the supreme Alchemist.
“Luo Sheng, quickly open the main gate.
Let’s all go out to greet the supreme Alchemist.
Organize the whole clan to beat drums and gongs to warmly welcome the supreme Alchemist.”
His father’s arrival made his name, Luo Sheng, ring out loud; ever since becoming the Family Head, only his father and mother would occasionally address him by his full name, especially in exciting situations like the current one.
“Father, there’s no need to rush; Jiang Tang went to the Jiang Family upon arriving in Immortal Lord City.”
Why did he go to the Jiang Family first?
We can’t just wait at home!
What if he has other matters and leaves?
We must immediately pay a visit to the Jiang Family.”
Ancestor Luo’s impatience infected everyone.
Initially, Luo Yaxuan thought of waiting, feeling confident that since Jiang Tang had promised, he would not go back on his word.
Others had affairs with the Jiang Family, and as guests, they had never been enemies with the Jiang Family nor allied with them.
Nevertheless, he did not object; how could they miss such an opportunity?
The elders also agreed with the Ancestor’s idea; in the family, aside from the Family Head, the former Family Head Ancestor Luo’s opinions carried the most weight.
Luo Sheng ordered the family members to prepare a banquet, and the personnel were all waiting for their signal to welcome the esteemed guest with gongs and drums.
The three generations of them, along with the three elders, set off for the Jiang Family, their intent clear; after this visit, they would become allies with the Jiang Family because they had a common friend in Jiang Tang.
Lai Jianlin reported to his father that Jiang Tang had arrived in Immortal Lord City.
Upon knowing this, Family Head Lai understood that the Luo Family must be aware and inquired about their son Luo Jia’s stance.
Lai Jianlin had already received a message from Luo Yaxuan saying that the main members of their family intended to visit the Jiang Family, a fact Lai Jianlin relayed to his father.
Family Head Lai was a shrewd man; knowing that Ancestor Luo himself had taken action, he recognized the significance of Jiang Tang.
Family Head Lai had always wanted his family to be a first-class clan, but unfortunately, the abilities of the family members were lacking.
Thus, aligning with the Luo Family and depending on Jiang Tang, now there was also the Jiang Family.
Family Head Lai passed the message to his family’s patriarch and convened three elders.
With everyone assembled, they all went together to visit the Jiang Family and meet Jiang Tang.
Neither Ancestor Luo nor Ancestor Lai deemed it inappropriate for them, despite their age, to meet young Jiang Tang.
It was true that Jiang Tang was young, but at his tender age, his cultivation surpassed that of these elderly men.
In the Cultivation World, the strong are respected; as long as you are powerful, even a baby would be revered and esteemed.
Jiang Tang had reached the Jiang Family in the sky and had already informed the Jiang Family Head of his arrival.
The Jiang Family Head and the three elders’ trip to Immortal Venerable City to purchase supreme Elixirs was known to the whole family.
Patriarch Jiang and the family members, after waiting for more than half a month, finally anticipated the return of the Family Head and the elders.
They had been longing day and night for their return.
Patriarch Jiang did not disclose to the other family members their purpose of purchasing supreme Elixirs, mindful that if only a small amount was brought back, not everyone would get a share.
The old Patriarch thought only of his prime goal – advancing his cultivation – for people are inherently selfish.
Patriarch Jiang had learned that the ancestors of both the Luo and the Huang Families had advanced their cultivation by consuming supreme Elixirs.
Hence, among the foremost triad of families, only he and the ancestor of the Huang Family had not yet advanced.
This was a dangerous signal; if the ancestor of the Lai Family had enhanced his cultivation, their rise was imminent.
He had been stuck at his current level of cultivation for many years and had thought he could no longer advance, but now, with new hope, he naturally wanted to secure more resources for himself to reach greater heights in cultivation and no longer fear other families.
Do not say he, the old man, was too selfish; his responsibility as the patriarch was significant, providing stability for the family.
Finally, the return of his son and the three elders approached, and he secretly met them to learn that their gains were immense.
Not only had they purchased supreme Elixirs, they had also become friends with the supreme Alchemist, allowing their family to name this supreme Alchemist Jiang Tang as an honorary Family Head.
Rumors in the Martial World suggested that Jiang Tang was born a commoner without the support of a family, as his kin were plain farmers, all of whom had perished.
Jiang Tang could be considered an orphan, and sharing the same surname indicated kinship.
Another benefit of having Jiang Tang as a Family Head was that their clan would never lack supreme Elixirs.
Such a powerful supreme Alchemist was likely strong in other aspects as well, not just in Alchemy.
With his formidable cultivation, he’d certainly possess mighty techniques and spells, a prowess they could request him to teach their family.