My Scales Can Make Equivalent Exchange
Chapter 550 - 485

Chapter 550: 485

The Demon Suppression Sect was rapidly expanding in the mortal world, continuously producing congenital martial artists and gathering enough resources, which were then redirected to the children.

An unfounded rumor that the sect’s master was an immortal descended to the mortal world was quietly spreading in the unnoticed corners of mortal life - in various tea houses and storytelling sessions, among scholars and in children’s songs and rhymes.

...

On this day, in the Chu Family Meeting Hall, over a month had passed since the clan elders had last gathered.

Compared to the gloomy atmosphere over a month ago when the clan seemed on the brink of extinction, the mood at the Chu Family gathering today was exactly the opposite, with everyone laughing and looking forward to the future.

Even though they knew that their clan was coveted by a heterodox Dao God Monarch, thanks to Wang Zijia’s timely rescue, there was no fear and unrest, only laughter and joy.

"Alright, that’s enough about the resource allocation from the Murong family, the arrangements for the younger disciples, and the planning for the affiliated minor clans for today."

As Wang Zijia spoke, he paused briefly and scanned the crowd before saying, "Now, let’s move on to another core issue, the training of ’Perfected’ in our clan."

At his words, the joyful atmosphere slightly quieted down. As for the perilous situation of the Chu family, everyone was acutely aware, but it was not something that could be resolved in a short time.

Silence reigned, and the joyful atmosphere quickly morphed into solemnity.

"Perfected training?" The Great Elder Chu Lin was silent for a moment before asking, "Does Master plan to choose the younger generation disciples and focus resources on their intensive training?"

At these words, those with children in the clan were visibly intrigued.

Wang Zijia shook his head. "That’s part of it, but it won’t yield any immediate results. It’s not urgent. It can only be part of our long-term plan for the clan’s inheritance. What I’m talking about is the cultivation of the clan’s ’Perfected’ from the rank of sacrificial wine."

Everyone looked at each other in confusion, not understanding what he meant.

Although many present held the rank of sacrificial wine, and there were also many at the pinnacle of this rank, they were all too aware of their own limitations.

No one among them had a chance to break through to the rank of "’Perfected," given the resources currently available to the clan.

Unless they had a sufficient amount of spiritual objects, there might be two or three of them with a slight chance of breaking through.

But those who were hoping to break through to ’Perfected’ by relying on the peripheral spiritual objects in the clan were utterly unqualified.

Therefore, everyone looked at each other in bewilderment.

They didn’t know to whom Wang Zijia was referring.

Wang Zijia nonchalantly said, "I’ve gathered almost all of the resources from the previous period, and I know that some in the clan are not pleased, although they don’t say it... "

"Master!"

"Who is spreading such rumors!"

"This is getting out of hand, we need to get the clan in order!"

"..."

Before Wang Zijia could finish, the elders burst into heated discussion.

As the main pillar of the Chu Family, everyone present with significant insight was aware of its importance. When it came to prioritizing him and ensuring his well-being first, no one in the high-level management had any objections.

After all, they were crystal clear about the menacing days they had experienced in the past.

However, the younger disciples who lacked discernment only saw what was happening before their eyes. There were bound to be some grumbles - such was human nature.

Wang Zijia raised his hand to halt the ongoing conversation and looked at everyone, saying, "On account of a particular opportunity, I met a fourth-grade Alchemist and used those resources to ask him to concoct a batch of special elixirs."

At this, everyone’s eyes lit up. Could it be...

"Master, are you saying that these elixirs can help people break through to the rank of ’Perfected’?" The Great Elder Chu Lin voiced what was on everyone’s minds.

Wang Zijia nodded and said, "For various reasons, I won’t let the clan decide this time. The ones I call out, starting tomorrow, will go to the Chu Family Ancestral Hall to meditate and attempt a breakthrough for a period of one month."

"Chu Lin, Chu Huai, Chu Hong..."

With Wang Zijia’s roll-call, initially those who were called were rather pleased, but gradually everyone began to frown.

Without exception, the ones being called were all old-timers, some of whom were even well into their eighties.

Not to mention others, even they themselves were stunned. They had never dreamed that they might have a chance to break through to ’Perfected’ in their lifetime.

Although they were sacrificial wine at the Peak Wine Ceremony, these people...

By the time Wang Zijia finished naming all twenty-one individuals who met the value requirement for promotion, everyone had regained their composure and fallen silent once again.

Though many of them were beneficiaries, as clan elders who’d weathered trials and tribulations, they had a broad perspective and a magnanimous spirit.

Finally, it was Chu Lin who stood up and said, "Master, we appreciate your care and consideration for us old-timers."

"But the future of the family lies with the young. Master, you should select some younger individuals instead, and not waste the resources."

"If suitable candidates are really hard to find, we can wait a few more years. Now, our family is not in a hurry. At least for the next five hundred years, we can go at a slow and steady pace."

Seeing the silent crowd, their humility and willingness not only to forego the opportunity to become ’Perfected,’ but also to recommend others in their stead, Wang Zijia was also somewhat silent.

Only those who had truly lived in such marginalized families would understand the fundamental difference between a family monk and a sect monk. The distinction between seizing an opportunity and letting it pass by couldn’t be clearer!

"This elixir is a bit special. It accumulates slowly over time. It would be wasteful to give it to young people. This issue no longer needs to be discussed, I have made my decision." Wang Zijia looked at the crowd and firmly decided.

As a joke, these twenty-one people were carefully selected by Wang Zijia. Among them were a hodgepodge of individuals who had accumulated enough value to make a breakthrough.