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Chapter 178 A Crisis Lurks in the Foundation of the Family

As the family's preparations progressed, the City Lord's Mansion was bustling with activity. Zhang Peng, Lin Wan'er, Xia Lijuan, and Su Yao had clear divisions of labor and were all busy with their own tasks. Zhang Peng was responsible for teaching cultivation techniques and selecting disciples, Lin Wan'er assisted him in teaching the use of wood-type spiritual power, Xia Lijuan managed the family's daily affairs, and Su Yao used her connections in Suzhou to recruit more resources and talents for the family.

Li Yi made rapid progress in his cultivation, his control over wood-type spiritual power becoming increasingly refined. He often discussed his insights with Lin Wan'er and actively helped other disciples understand the difficult points in their cultivation techniques. Under his influence, the enthusiasm for cultivation among the clan's disciples grew even stronger, and the entire clan was filled with a positive and uplifting atmosphere.

"Young Master Zhang, these are the spiritual herbs and pills we've collected recently, enough for the family's disciples to use for cultivation." Su Yao handed a delicate wooden box to Zhang Peng.

Zhang Peng took the wooden box, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Miss Su, thank you for your hard work these past few days. Without your help, the family's preparations would not have gone so smoothly."

Su Yao blushed slightly and gently shook her head: "It is my honor to be able to help Young Master Zhang."

Just then, Lin Wan'er walked over. She looked at Su Yao and Zhang Peng, a hint of melancholy flashing in her eyes. Although she and Zhang Peng were of one mind, how could she not see Su Yao's feelings for Zhang Peng? However, she quickly composed herself and said with a smile, "Miss Su, thanks to you, the family's supplies are plentiful, and the disciples are more motivated to cultivate."

Su Yao quickly replied, "Miss Lin, you're too kind. This is the result of everyone's joint efforts."

Zhang Peng sensed the subtle tension between the two. He sighed inwardly, but had no time to dwell on it. The establishment of the family was the most important thing at the moment.

With everyone's efforts, the family's residence was gradually completed. A magnificent mansion stood in a corner of Suzhou City, with the words "Zhang Clan of Immortal Cultivation" engraved on the gate, demonstrating the family's prestige and determination. The family members were also performing their duties in their respective positions: some were diligently cultivating in the cultivation room, some were tending to spiritual herbs in the herb garden, and some were researching the crafting of magical treasures in the treasure vault.

However, just as the family seemed to be thriving, a crisis was quietly approaching. Pan Liwei had been observing in secret for a long time and discovered that Zhang Peng's family was developing rapidly. If it was not stopped, it would surely become a major threat in the future. Therefore, he decided to strike first.

One night, Pan Liwei, accompanied by several men, quietly infiltrated the family's territory. They evaded the patrolling disciples and arrived at the warehouse where vital supplies were stored. Looking at the mountains of spiritual herbs and pills piled up inside, a greedy glint flashed in Pan Liwei's eyes: "Hmph, all of this is mine!"

Just as they were about to make their move, a sharp sword aura suddenly struck. Pan Liwei quickly dodged to the side, and upon closer inspection, he saw Li Yi standing not far away, holding a long sword.

"Who goes there! How dare you trespass on the territory of my Zhang family!" Li Yi shouted angrily.

Pan Liwei sneered, "You think you can stop me?" With that, he unleashed a dark spell, and black light surged toward Li Yi like a raging tide.

Li Yi was fearless. He unleashed his wood-elemental spiritual power to resist the dark magic. However, Pan Liwei's strength far surpassed his own, and he gradually found himself unable to withstand the attack.

"Help! Enemy invasion!" Li Yi shouted as he fought off the invaders.

Soon, the other disciples of the family arrived. Zhang Peng, Lin Wan'er, and Xia Lijuan also quickly arrived at the scene. Zhang Peng saw Pan Liwei, a flash of anger in his eyes: "Pan Liwei, it's you again! You dare to cause trouble again!"

Pan Liwei looked at Zhang Peng with a ferocious smile on his face: "Zhang Peng, your family will be destroyed by my hands today!"

Zhang Peng snorted coldly: "You're not qualified!" With that, he unleashed the power of the Dragon Ball, and golden light illuminated the entire warehouse.

Lin Wan'er and Xia Lijuan also quickly unleashed their magic, joining forces with their family disciples to surround Pan Liwei and his group. Pan Liwei was startled; he hadn't expected Zhang Peng's family to be so powerful. But he was unwilling to give up so easily and decided to fight back.

"Kill them!" Pan Liwei shouted, leading his men in an attack on the crowd. Instantly, the warehouse was filled with flashing magical light and deafening battle cries. Zhang Peng unleashed his full power, engaging Pan Liwei in a fierce battle. He discovered that after two years of secluded cultivation, Pan Liwei's strength had greatly improved, and his dark magic had become even more unpredictable and mysterious.

"Zhang Peng, be careful of his dark curse!" Lin Wan'er shouted a warning upon seeing this.

Zhang Peng's heart tightened. He knew the power of the Dark Curse; if he were hit, the consequences would be unimaginable. He concentrated his mind and used the power of the Dragon Ball to form a sturdy shield in front of him.

Just as the two sides were deadlocked, Su Yao suddenly thought of a plan. She quietly went to the array control panel in the warehouse and activated the defensive array of the family's residence. Instantly, the entire warehouse was enveloped in a powerful light, trapping Pan Liwei and the others inside.