Dapeng's Time Travel Life

Chapter 214 The Foundation for a New Chapter in Family Development

Sunlight streamed into the training grounds of the Qingyun Sect. Disciples stood in neat rows, their movements fluid with spiritual energy, shouts rising and falling. Zhang Peng stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over each disciple, his heart filled with satisfaction. Having weathered several battles with the forces of darkness, the disciples of the Qingyun Sect had grown increasingly resilient. Now, it was time to plan for the long-term development of the clan.

"Wang Yongli." Zhang Peng turned around and looked at a middle-aged man in plain clothes with a shrewd face beside him. It was Wang Yongli, the newly appointed butler.

"Master, what are your orders?" Wang Yongli replied respectfully, his eyes revealing competence and composure.

“I’ve been thinking about the family’s development lately. We can’t rely solely on force; we also need to focus on resources and industries. I’ve heard that there’s an unusually strong spiritual vein deep within the family’s territory, which may contain a spirit stone mine. Arrange for some reliable disciples to explore it.” Zhang Peng’s expression was serious, and his tone was decisive and left no room for doubt.

Wang Yongli nodded slightly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes: "Patriarch, rest assured, I will arrange this matter properly. However, exploring spirit stone mines will require a lot of manpower and resources, and we also need to guard against other forces coveting them. We must make thorough preparations in advance."

"Yes, you've thought this through thoroughly. Select the stronger and more loyal disciples to form an exploration team. Also, arrange for some disciples to patrol and guard the surrounding area, and report back immediately if anything unusual happens." Zhang Peng made the arrangements methodically, constantly sketching out the blueprint for the family's future in his mind.

After settling matters concerning the spirit stone mine, Zhang Peng turned his attention to the family business. "Besides the spirit stone mine, we also need to expand our family business. Currently, the cultivation world has a huge demand for elixirs and magic weapons, so we can increase our investment in this area."

Wang Yongli's eyes lit up: "What the patriarch said is absolutely right. Although our Qingyun Sect has a certain foundation in alchemy and weapon crafting, in order to stand out in the cultivation world, we still need to recruit more talents and improve our techniques."

Zhang Peng pondered for a moment and said, "Go and spread the word, offering generous benefits to attract alchemists and weapon refiners. In addition, establish trade relations with other sects and families, exchange goods and services, and enhance our influence."

"Yes, Master. I'll take care of it right away." Wang Yongli accepted the order and left, his steps hurried and efficient.

After finishing his family affairs, Zhang Peng went to the training ground to instruct his disciples in their cultivation. He personally demonstrated the wonders of the Chaos Spirit Technique, and the disciples gathered around, watching intently and occasionally letting out exclamations of amazement.

"Everyone, pay attention. The key to the Chaos Spirit Technique lies in the fusion and transformation of spiritual power. You must make your own spiritual power resonate with the power of chaos in order to unleash its maximum power." Zhang Peng demonstrated and explained at the same time, with every movement meticulously executed.

The disciples followed suit, striving to comprehend the mysteries of the Chaos Spiritual Technique. For a time, the training ground shimmered with vibrant, multicolored spiritual energy. Zhang Peng moved among the disciples, correcting their movements and answering their questions.

Just as Zhang Peng was focused on instructing his disciples in cultivation, a small team returned from a mission. Team leader Li Ming quickly stepped forward and knelt on one knee: "Master, while on our mission, we encountered a small remnant of a dark force."

Zhang Peng frowned slightly: "Oh? How is it?"

Li Ming raised his head, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes: "We successfully repelled them and seized some spoils of war, including several magical artifacts and a dark cultivation technique."

“Very good. Send the spoils and cultivation manuals to my room. I will check them later,” Zhang Peng said.

Li Ming accepted the order and left. Zhang Peng returned to his room, looking at the magical artifacts and dark cultivation techniques laid out on the table, and fell into deep thought. These spoils of war might bring new opportunities for the family's development. Although the dark cultivation techniques were evil, they might also contain some unique cultivation techniques that could be studied, learned from, and adapted for his own use.

He picked up a magical artifact and examined it closely. It was a black dagger, its surface covered with mysterious runes, radiating a chilling aura. Zhang Peng channeled his spiritual power into the dagger, and instantly it shone brightly, a powerful force surging forth from it.

"What a treasure!" Zhang Peng thought to himself. He decided to give this magical artifact to a disciple in his family who was skilled in close combat, to enhance his fighting ability.

Next, Zhang Peng opened the dark cultivation manual. The cultivation methods recorded in the manual were extremely cruel, using the absorption of others' spiritual energy as a means of advancement. However, Zhang Peng did not discard it immediately, but patiently studied it, trying to find something he could learn from it.

After some research, Zhang Peng discovered that the dark cultivation techniques possessed unique skills in the compression and manipulation of spiritual energy. He combined these skills with the Chaos Spiritual Technique, attempting to create a new cultivation method.

In the days that followed, Zhang Peng guided his disciples in their cultivation while simultaneously researching new methods. Under Wang Yongli's management, the family business gradually returned to normal. In the alchemy room and weapon-refining workshop, the furnaces roared, the air was filled with the fragrance of elixirs, and the light of magical artifacts flickered intermittently.

The exploration of the spirit stone mine has also made progress. The exploration team reported that a medium-sized spirit stone mine has indeed been discovered deep within the family territory. The spirit stones in the vein are of superior quality and the reserves are abundant.