Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 768: Son Of The Li Family

Upon Li Wei’s arrival, the members of the clan who had assembled in the Great Hall to deliberate on vital matters of the state were struck with pure joy.

The Ancestral Spirit Tablets they held, which had remained dormant for four decades, suddenly blazed with light!

“Old Ancestor!”

Li Yunbing led the group as the clansmen surged together toward the Ancestral Hall.

In his capacity as the Family Head, Li Xinnian prostrated himself in haste to provide a report on the clan’s status.

“Reporting to the Old Ancestor: During the decades of your absence, our lineage has flourished, and Xinnian has dedicated every effort to its success!”

As he spoke these words, a wave of nervousness washed over Li Xinnian.

This marked his first formal audience and report to the Old Ancestor since assuming the position of Family Head.

His only fear was that his hard work might fall short of the expectations held by the Old Ancestor and the esteemed elders.

“Under the protection of our Li clan, the Three Families and Six Sects of Azure Cloud have all expanded and gained strength.

Ancestor Tianye has reached the Divinity Transformation realm after consuming a vast quantity of Human Elixirs.”

“The four supreme powers of Azure Cloud Prefecture now answer only to the Li clan.

Furthermore, under the guidance of our kinsman by marriage, Sun Haotian, twenty percent of the organizations within the Duravia Trade Prefecture have shifted their allegiance to our Li clan.”

“The Li clan has also successfully planted branch families across numerous territories.”

“We have Uncle Xinghuo’s branch in Northguard City, Xinjue’s branch in Silvermoon City, Zhiheng’s branch in Perennis, and Yuanshang’s branch in the Imperial Capital.

These offshoots are propagating our bloodline in distant lands while seizing control of further commerce and resources.

I am confident that as our bloodline thrives, they will soon begin funneling immense wealth back to the main house.”

“...”

[Your descendants have deliberated. Because the bloodline is flourishing, the family’s offspring will engage in more marriage alliances.

To ensure this does not compromise the clan’s interests, descendants will be dispatched to various regions to set up branch families with the main family's backing.

Should any exceptional talents emerge among future generations, they will be vetted by the Ancestral Hall elders and, with the Old Ancestor’s permission, be granted an audience with the Old Ancestor.]

While listening to the report from Li Xinnian, Li Wei found his mind wandering back to many years prior.

Back then, when the number of children first began to grow, the family had harbored similar ambitions. Regrettably, the clan lacked the necessary strength at the time and had been forced to deal with a troublesome figure like Tian Xing.

But the situation was different now... the family possessed both the raw power and the political clout!

“Old Ancestor, this child... does not know if his conduct over these years has caused your venerable self any disappointment?”

Li Xinnian kowtowed with deep reverence.

When the manifested words [You have done very well] shimmered in the air, Li Xinnian finally let out a long breath of relief.

At that same moment, Li Yaoqing and Li Yaotie stood at the front of the Ancestral Hall with their heads held high.

They shared a brief look before bowing deeply toward the Ancestral Spirit Tablet.

“Old Ancestor, we... have achieved success once more!”

“What?!!”

Li Wei was filled with immense delight.

...

[Li Family Year 620 Great Ceremony: You have granted a portion of the “Power of Rules” to your descendant, Li Dalong.]

In the far west, where the world reaches its end.

Upon the barren earth, Li Dalong clutched the Seal of the Twin Serpents. His eyes glowed with an intense crimson light as he kowtowed toward the sacrificial altar.

“My gratitude to the Old Ancestor. Please remain at ease, Old Ancestor; this child is secure within the Underworld.

Though this Underworld has long been devoid of order—containing only drifting souls, feral ghosts, and yin beasts—it is actually quite fascinating.”

...

[Year 625]

Currently, Li Wei’s flying sword continued its rapid journey toward the next celestial body.

He was down to his final portion of the Power of Rules.

Since Yaoqing and Yaotie were now capable of refining a set of materials every forty years, it meant he would need another portion in eighty years. He was required to reach the next planet within a two-day window.

During this interval, his descendants also needed to gather a massive hoard of resources.

The flying sword slowed for a moment. He knit his brows together, sending his Divine Soul into the Ancestor Space to check on the welfare of the children.

Forty years had slipped by, and the family had grown by more than a dozen new members.

In the future, that number would likely increase; even the clansmen themselves probably struggled to keep track of every individual child’s circumstances, let alone him.

He observed that in Northguard City, Li Xinri was still playing the part of a useless, profligate young master. At this very moment, he was idling in a brothel, listening to music...

In truth, Li Wei felt a strange sense of respect for Li Xinri. Maintaining the persona of a wastrel for so many years was a talent in its own right.

Word had it that when Su Chen attempted to discipline Li Xinri, he ended up being dragged into a life of debauchery himself for two whole years.

As for Li Zhijing, Li Wei held a great deal of affection for the girl. She was somewhat stubborn and domineering, but she was incredibly hardworking and showed great filial piety.

Then there was Li Xinjue...

...

Silvermoon City.

Li Xinjue was busy overseeing the operations of the Li branch family in Silvermoon City. As he passed his mother’s quarters, he paused for a moment, let out a weary sigh, and continued on his way.

Later, as he walked toward the branch family’s main hall, he observed many children engaged in their cultivation.

[Your descendant, Li Xinjue, feels a sense of helplessness because his mother was relocated to Silvermoon City. Acquired Trait: Melancholic]

[Under the direction of his mother, he has taken eight wives, all belonging to prestigious and wealthy families. Acquired Trait: Blessing of Harmonious Wives]

That night.

Li Xinjue was sighing repeatedly. Suddenly, he froze, looking down at the spirit tablet at his waist in total shock. The tablet was glowing with a brilliance that rivaled the sun.

“Old Ancestor... Old Ancestor? Is that you, Old Ancestor?”

He had dropped to his knees before he even realized what he was doing.

Clansmen whispered that the lighting of the Old Ancestor’s spirit tablet was the ultimate sign of his recognition.

He had never harbored any desire to compete with Li Xinri, Li Zhijing, or the Main Family. However, the world is rarely so uncomplicated.

His mother’s family was a power that even his father hesitated to offend, yet she had attempted to harm Li Zhijing. By the time he learned of it, the damage was done.

Still, he knew his mother’s actions were born of a desire for his success. Ultimately, he had failed to be filial to either side.

He had lived under the impression that after being exiled from Northguard City by his father, he had been forsaken by both his parent and the clan. But the Old Ancestor had not forgotten him!

The Ancestral Spirit Tablet emitted a radiance that washed over Li Xinjue, and a mysterious, ancient whisper echoed in his mind.

That simple, profound murmur caused tears to stream down Li Xinjue’s face.

That night.

Every member of the Silvermoon Li family heard the boisterous, joyous laughter of their Family Head.

“The Old Ancestor still acknowledges me! I am still a true son of the Li family! Hahaha!”