The Sacred Leaves Family's Wishes for Peace-Chapter 200 In Danger

"Target the Tongshan Xia family? Why has Uncle suddenly made this decision?"

In the small courtyard, Yun Yanshui was taken aback upon hearing his younger sister's words.

"Actually, Uncle doesn't want us to openly confront the Tongshan Xia family. What he likely intends is for Brother Yantian and me to take advantage of the chaos when the other three families and six clans join forces to attack the Xia family—seeing if we can pick up any spoils," Yun Yanshuang explained.

Hearing this, Yun Yanshui nodded in sudden realization.

His uncle was not the type to act recklessly. With the family still in its developmental stage, there was no way they would openly challenge the Tongshan Xia family or wade into the murky waters alongside the three families and six clans.

After all, although their family had grown significantly over the past few years and even become part of the royal lineage, their foundation still paled in comparison to the other three families and six clans. They couldn't afford unnecessary risks. Quietly plotting their development remained the wisest course.

"Not long ago, some within the clan suggested taking action against the Xia family, but your uncle rejected the idea.

"Now, by secretly sending Shuang'er, Yantian, and Xuan'er to see if they can find opportunities amidst the chaos, it's indeed a clever plan.

"It avoids arousing the suspicion of the three families and six clans while also avoiding direct conflict with the Xia family.

"At the same time, they can potentially gather some rare fortunes. With the wealth accumulated by the Xia family over many years, even the smallest scraps could greatly benefit our clan," Yun Yunshan said, puffing on his pipe as he exhaled plumes of smoke.

"However, for added security, Shui'er, you must secretly follow and protect your sister and the others."

Yun Yunshan's sharp eyes settled on his son.

The clan might not know the full extent of his son's abilities, but as a father, Yun Yunshan was keenly aware.

At present, Yun Yanshui's cultivation had reached the peak of the Qi Refinement First Stage.

Among the three families and six clans, very few could threaten his life. Among the younger generation, there was no one who could match him.

Having his son secretly guard them put Yun Yunshan at ease.

Moreover, Yun Yanshui was not a showy individual. He had been cautious and meticulous since childhood, always handling matters with careful consideration.

Time and again, he had excelled in protecting others, further earning Yun Yunshan's trust.

"Father, don't worry. This happens to align with something else I need to take care of."

"Oh? What is it?"

"Wang Liyuan."

"I see. Wang Liyuan is indeed a man of great fortune. I've heard that his cultivation is currently at the peak of the Ninth Stage of the Embryo Breathing Realm, and he's on the verge of entering the Qi Refinement Stage.

"Among the younger generation, only your Brother Yantian can rival him.

"However, Wang Liyuan has already comprehended the Sword Intent and gained significant fortunes from both the ruins of the Pill Cauldron Sect and Mount Wanlong.

"In terms of luck and talent, even Yantian lags slightly behind him.

"If this man isn't eliminated, he could become the next Wang family patriarch—perhaps even surpassing Wang Qingshan.

"Should he grow stronger, he will undoubtedly become a significant threat to our Yun family," Yun Yunshan said gravely.

"Initially, I planned to use the talents from the Upper Three Families to secretly eliminate Wang Liyuan.

"Unfortunately, those so-called prodigies from the Upper Three Families were incompetent. Wang Liyuan managed to escape from the Pill Cauldron Sect ruins, and the trial at Mount Wanlong also failed to kill him. freewebnσvel.cѳm

"This time, when the three families and six clans openly move against the Tongshan Xia family, Wang Liyuan is sure to participate in the conflict.

"That will be the perfect opportunity for me to act in secret."

"When dealing with Wang Liyuan, you must remain cautious. After all, the Wang family still has their patriarch, Wang Qinglin," Yun Yunshan reminded.

"Father, I understand," Yun Yanshui assured.

"Little sister, do we still have any Disguise Pills?"

After responding to his father, Yun Yanshui turned to his sister with a mischievous grin.

"Big Brother, what do you need Disguise Pills for?"

"It's always easier to handle matters when you change your appearance! Besides, with the three families and six clans preparing to move against the Tongshan Xia family, I'm sure other cultivation families and rogue cultivators in Yue Kingdom are also itching to act.

"Our Yun family isn't the only one aiming to take advantage of the chaos.

"Changing my appearance and blending in will make things much smoother, don't you think?"

"You're so devious!" Yun Yanshuang teased, shaking her head as she retrieved a bottle of Disguise Pills and handed them to her brother.

"How can this be called devious? This is strategy, wisdom! Isn't that right, Father?"

Grinning, Yun Yanshui accepted the bottle of Disguise Pills, glancing proudly at his father.

"Haha! Exactly! Caution is the key to enduring for a thousand years," Yun Yunshan replied with a hearty laugh.

Meanwhile, at the Xia family's ancestral land in Tongshan County:

"Our patriarch is dead, the royal court is deliberately suppressing us, and the other three families and six clans are circling like vultures.

"In recent days, they've covertly seized countless properties under our family's name.

"And yet, you all still continue to fight amongst yourselves?"

At the head of the hall, a stern-faced middle-aged man in a long robe spoke with authority.

For years, the Xia family had kept a low profile, deliberately concealing the cultivation level of their patriarch. As a result, the outside world believed the Xia family lacked a Qi Refinement stage cultivator.

Now, their patriarch had died while answering the call to Mount Wanlong, and the family still had no idea who was responsible for his death.

To make matters worse, Xia Changqing—once their hope for breaking through to the Qi Refinement stage—had disappeared without a trace during his mission to deal with the Yun Cang Yun family. Whether he was alive or dead remained unknown.

This left Xia Shangwen seething with frustration.

What angered him even more was that, amidst the royal court's suppression and the predatory gazes of the other families and clans, internal strife for power and resources still raged within the Xia family.

While he could tolerate some scheming and competition among the higher-ups, even the younger generation had begun to show signs of mutual hostility as they vied for cultivation resources.

"Xia Shangwen, what exactly are you trying to say? Do you think you're the head of the Xia family?"

"You have no right to lecture us on what we should or shouldn't do!"

A shadowy-faced young man rose from his seat, casting a disdainful glance at Xia Shangwen.

"That's right! Xia Shangwen, your cultivation level is only at the peak of the Sixth Stage of Embryo Breathing. You're not even as strong as my daughter, Xia Changyue. And yet, you dare to sit there and preach to us? Ridiculous!"

"Uncle Shangwen, it would be better if you allocated the family's cultivation resources to me.

"Now that the patriarch is gone, and no one is holding the fort, if I can obtain more resources, I'll surpass Cousin Changqing and reach the Qi Refinement stage the fastest.

"Once I do, what will the combined might of the three families and six clans amount to? They wouldn't dare set foot on our ancestral land!"

The speaker, a beautiful woman in an elegant dress, stepped forward and fixed her gaze coldly on Xia Shangwen. She was Xia Changyue, one of the Xia family's most talented members, second only to Xia Changqing.

If not for the family dedicating most of its resources to her cousin over the years, she believed her talent might have surpassed his.

A year—no, even just six months.

With enough cultivation resources, she could quickly break through to the Qi Refinement stage and take on the mantle of leadership for the Xia family.

"Hmph! Sister Changyue, what grandiose words. Even if the family poured all its resources into you, it would still be a waste!

"You're almost twenty-five and only at the Eighth Stage of Embryo Breathing. What makes you think you can talk so big?"

The scoffing voice belonged to Xia Changfei, a handsome young man in a white robe. Only eighteen years old, he was already at the Eighth Stage of Embryo Breathing.

In terms of talent, he surpassed both Xia Changyue and Xia Changqing.

"Xia Changfei, are you looking for a fight?"

Xia Changyue's expression turned icy, her eyes flashing with a cold light.

"Who's afraid of who? I'd be happy to take you on. If I kill you, that's one less person fighting me for resources!"

"Enough! Our family is already on the brink of collapse, and yet you refuse to unite and resist external enemies. Instead, you keep fighting amongst yourselves!" Xia Shangwen roared in anger.

"Xia Shangwen, calling you 'Uncle' is a courtesy. Don't think you can lord your title over me!

"If you push me, I'll kill you just the same!"

Xia Changfei frowned, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

"Shangyun, are you not going to rein in your son?"

Xia Shangwen turned to a middle-aged man leisurely sipping tea nearby, his fists clenched tightly.

"What did my son say? Why should I stop him?"

"You—"

"Enough. Just allocate all the resources already and let my son break through to the Qi Refinement stage as soon as possible.

"At least then, we'll have a fighting chance against external threats.

"The longer you delay, the fewer options we'll have to protect ourselves when a real crisis hits."

"The patriarch entrusted me with managing the family's resources before his death. I'm the one who decides their allocation.

"With the way you're behaving now, how can I possibly trust you with these resources?" Xia Shangwen replied coldly.

"Xia Shangwen, you're really asking for it, aren't you?

"Out of respect for familial ties, I've held back, but if you refuse to listen, don't blame me for having my son kill you and take the keys to the family's resource vault by force!"