Family Management Game In Immortal Continent Chapter 866: Fish In Troubled Waters

Merit City, Li Clan Main Residence.

"To the Family Head, a report. Intelligence from the Battle Grotto-Heaven has arrived via Lady Tianyue and Lady Kuanghua."

With utmost respect, the Wine Madman informed Li Xinnian,

"Trouble broke out in Shadowfell Prefecture. A Nascent Soul clan engaged in fierce combat inside the city, deploying a formation to seize a demonic cultivator.

That demonic cultivator boasted a rare innate ability— a set of 'wind-catching ears.'

Our family members seized individuals from that clan for questioning.

Through Soul Searching, we discovered their clan was pursuing a detached head."

Li Xinnian grinned and inclined his head. "You've labored much. You're free to go."

"Understood!"

The Wine Madman quickly withdrew.

As he exited the grand hall, his eyes caught the gently rocking Old Tree, and he let out a deep sigh of ease.

Around fellow Li family members, he seldom showed such humility, but toward Li Xinnian, he always held a special reverence.

The recent Family Head seemed warm and easygoing outwardly, yet the Wine Madman sensed deeply:

Li Xinnian stood as the ultimate figure in the Li family no one dared to cross—not even in jest.

Several years back, at a lavish gathering in Azure Cloud Prefecture, a minor clan—blind to the peril—had quipped in jest,

"The Li family's ascent from obscurity to prominence is truly motivating; we ought to achieve the same."

Li Xinnian had chuckled and joined in the fun then.

Yet soon after... in merely two brief years, that clan disappeared entirely.

Despite the enormity of the incident, no rumors surfaced in their hometown city.

...

Once the Wine Madman left, Li Xinnian's features stayed lit with a cheerful glow.

A gleam from the storage ring on his slim left pinky finger summoned three jade slips into view before him.

The dispatches included:

"Shadowfell Prefecture update: Details on Zishu Lingtian's head; a sect pursues a sinister spirit."

"A concealed sect emerges anew; red glows lit up the night sky, likely tied to the hunt for Zishu Lingtian."

"Multiple great forces have breached Wu Clan lands; whispers claim cries about Zishu Lingtian's corpse were heard."

"Evidently, the Fourth Prince's pact wasn't limited to us.

In pursuit of Zishu Lingtian's Three Corpses, word has circulated across the whole Azure Imperial Dynasty.

The chance to attain Body Integration realm proves an irresistible allure to all."

Li Xinnian knitted his brows.

For more than ten years, since the Fourth Prince tasked them with locating Zishu Lingtian, such events had surged without pause.

This stirred his curiosity about the Zishu lineage's secrets; however, the further he delved, the greater the uncertainties piled up inside him.

The Human Sovereign ranks as the mightiest being across the realm.

Many from his time endure to this day, but the Human Sovereign nears his end.

Numerous offspring of his were unparalleled prodigies, each in turn, yet they perished successively.

At present, Fei Heng alone qualifies as Crown Prince.

The Fourth Prince obviously cherishes the Zishu Clan's dominion greatly, yet he persists in his uprising.

Such enigmas couldn't help but disturb Li Xinnian.

The Li Clan intertwined fully with the Imperial Dynasty; amid rising mysteries, peril lurked ever closer.

All at once, soft hands settled on his head, kneading his temples gently.

A subtle scent wafted by his nostrils.

Li Xinnian's face softened, a smile forming.

"Qingya, weren't you heading to your clan to witness that senior's breakthrough into Divinity Transformation? What's wrong? Did they bother you once more?"

"Mm."

Nangong Qingya grew ever more poised and elegant.

With a light smile, she replied,

"It spanned just a couple of days; still, I've grown unable to tolerate time at my clan.

Ancestor Xianliu hoped I'd murmur some 'pillow talk' to you, aiding the Nangong family's ventures to grow more.

Three days there left me utterly irritated."

"The Nangong family's longstanding flaw." Li Xinnian shut his eyes for repose, savoring this uncommon peace.

"Should he inquire anew, direct him to discuss it with me face-to-face.

At his age and cultivation level, his schemes and deeds seem excessively naive.

Does he fear not turning into a joke among his kin?"

"I've conveyed exactly that. Should the Nangong family possess true ability, prosperity will come on its own.

Lacking talent, even our aid won't let them grasp their heritage."

Nangong Qingya inquired, "Right upon my arrival, I noticed your heavy frown. What weighs on you?"

Li Xinnian let out a sigh.

"Long ago, the Fourth Prince proposed a bargain granting access to Body Integration realm prospects.

Through these years, the Li Clan ignored it entirely.

Yet lately, the Fourth Prince has disseminated this bargain across the Azure Dynasty, drawing in numerous powerful groups with its allure."

Hearing this, Nangong Qingya stayed silent, merely listening attentively.

Her spouse shouldered endless duties, bottling up myriad concerns inwardly.

He'd never voice these anxieties to seniors, dreading failure might let them down.

In these moments, quiet attention sufficed from her.

"Fei Heng's command over recent years, alongside High Ancestor Tianyue's military duties, has made clear to all that the Li Clan holds the Imperial Family's utmost confidence.

Moreover, our disciples frequently invoke Immortal Suppression Bureau edicts to purge opponents; thus, even Hidden Factions seek to steer clear of clashes with the Li Clan."

"It's beneficial, but also not."

"The Family has claimed various Cave Abodes, rooting in more than a dozen spots worldwide.

On the surface, we've scaled to a Hidden Immortal Clan's level.

Still, the Li Clan's real power lags well behind a true Hidden Immortal Clan.

Including the Old Ancestor, Grand Ancestor, two Void Refining Forefathers, and two guest Void Refining elders...

Our actual might doesn't match the Immortal Zhao Clan of old."

"That time, Crown Prince Sheng toppled instantly.

Don't let Fei Heng's border calming and inner stability fool you, nor the Dynasty's slow revival—the Human Sovereign's time runs short.

Worldly tempests shift rapidly; absent a Body Integration master in the Family, how could I rest secure?"

While talking, Li Xinnian chuckled wryly at himself.

"Qingya, am I acting small-minded? The Elders dismissed it, and I felt indifferent.

But with rivals now vying for it, I genuinely crave this Body Integration chance."

Nangong Qingya offered a refined smile.

"You're not small-minded. Others simply took the lead, sparing you much toil.

With chaos stirring, now's the perfect time to 'fish in troubled waters' and join the fray."

The couple shared light conversation and mirth.