In the Xu Family villa in Yian District, Jiangnan City, the three generations of the Xu Family were gathered in the living room, except for Xu Xin, who was away at school.
Xu Feng's grandfather, father, and elder brother were all having lunch together, filled with laughter and joy. After all, it was Xu Feng's first day back since graduating from the Training Camp.
Even though they kept in touch every day through phone calls, the joy of actually seeing Xu Feng was far greater. After all, they didn't know if he was injured or if he was missing any body parts.
After lunch, Xu Feng took out eight Thousand-Year Black Crow Roots and twenty Thousand-Year Willow Heart Woods from his backpack and placed them on the table. As soon as he opened the packaging, a fragrant aroma wafted out.
"What's this?" his elder brother, Xu Gang, asked curiously, voicing the thoughts of his grandfather and parents.
"Spirit of Plants and Trees..."
Xu Feng hadn't even finished explaining when Xu Gang exclaimed, "This is the Spirit of Plants and Trees? The ones that cost billions each?"
"Xiaogang, calm down, don't be so surprised," his father, Xu Zimo, reprimanded. "Billions each, and they're priceless. Even if you have money, you can't buy them."
"Hmm! How did you get them, Xiao Feng?" Xu Yunguo asked curiously.
"I found a Mist Island on the Australia Continent. I found them there. I used one, and now I've reached the peak of the God of War level."
"Xiao Feng, you should take the Spirit of Plants and Trees yourself. Grandpa is old, and it won't have much effect on me." Xu Yunguo said sincerely to Xu Feng, even two Spirits of Plants and Trees couldn't compare to his grandson's future.
"Xiao Feng, can you surpass the peak of the God of War and become a Councilor if you take the Spirit of Plants and Trees with your current cultivation?" Xu Zimo asked, staring at Xu Feng.
Xu Feng felt helpless. He still had 110 Spirits of Plants and Trees, not to mention the more than three hundred Wood Tooth Crystals?
If it weren't for the Spiritual Reader's secret transmission of 312 styles from the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins, he could have absorbed the Wood Tooth Crystals and reached the Planetary Level long ago, and even after absorbing more than 300 Wood Tooth Crystals, he would likely have reached the 7th or 8th stage of the Planetary Level!
"Father, Grandpa, don't worry. I have my own plans, I'm not short of this little bit of resources."
Xu Feng quickly added, "Grandpa, this is my intention. If you don't accept it, I won't be able to enter the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins with peace of mind!"
"Enter the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins!!!"
"Yes, enter the No. 9 Ancient Civilization Ruins. Grandpa, you can rest assured. The ancient civilization ruins obviously have special treatment for Spiritual Readers. All the Spiritual Readers who have entered the ancient civilization ruins in recent years have been able to return safely."
Xu Yunguo sighed, but then he smiled. "Xiao Feng, ever since you became a martial artist, I knew your achievements wouldn't be lower than a Battle General. Not long ago, you became first in the Elite Training Camp in just one month. You're only 18 years old now, yet you've already reached such strength. Zimo, you really gave birth to a genius son."
Xu Zimo nodded in amazement. "More than a genius, he's a monster!"
Xu Yunguo nodded. "Yes, at only 18 years old, he's already at the peak of God of War. Indeed, he's a monster."
Xu Feng was speechless. Do you really have to praise your own junior like that?
"Xiao Tian, how should I take it?" Xu Gang also wanted to improve his strength as soon as possible.
"This Thousand-Year Black Crow Root, each one needs to be soaked into three kilograms of medicinal liquor, and you only need to take 100mg a day."
"As for the Thousand-Year Willow Heart Wood, you can consume it orally after reaching the Advanced Battle General level, after a month of training. It just doesn't taste very good."
They weren't like Xu Feng, who could use the Guiding Technique to absorb the energy of the Spirit of Plants and Trees. They could only consume it orally. Xu Feng had tasted the Spirit of Plants and Trees before; it was bitter and astringent, which was why he always used the Guiding Technique to absorb it.
"As for the remaining Spirit of Plants and Trees, leave it at home, and we'll make arrangements later."
Xu Yunguo nodded with satisfaction towards Xu Zimo and his wife, then said, "Xiao Feng, come sit next to Grandpa."
Xu Gang frowned slightly, his heart immediately clenching. A thought surfaced in his mind, causing him genuine worry.
In a prestigious family, the second son's position was far above the eldest son's, which wasn't normal. However, in the Xu Family, this had not only happened but everyone seemed to accept it as a matter of course.
But he concealed his feelings well, so no one noticed.
Xu Feng was slightly stunned, glanced at his elder brother, and didn't feel any discontent from him. He nodded and sat down on the chair next to his grandfather.
"Xiao Feng." Xu Feng immediately bowed slightly in his seat, saying, "Grandfather, what are your instructions?"
Xu Yunguo smiled and sighed, "Xiao Feng, I never thought you would grow up so quickly and become a peak God of War, and a Spiritual Reader at that."
Xu Feng's facial muscles twitched slightly twice. Seeing the strange look in his elder's eyes, he couldn't help but feel embarrassed. At this moment, facing his elder, he suddenly realized that being a God of War didn't seem to be that useful after all.
"Grandfather, you're joking,"徐 Feng said awkwardly after holding back for a while.
Xu Yunguo nodded with satisfaction, "Xiao Feng, from now on, two-tenths of the Xu Family's income will be recorded under your name. Also, you'll have a share in the Xu Family company's shares in the future."
Xu Family's couple still wore smiles, as if they had known about this long ago.
However, in their hearts, they both sighed inwardly, the old ginger is still the spicier one.
At this moment, the old man's tactic was to bind Xu Feng to the chariot of their own interests.
It was still very necessary to prepare for a rainy day.
Xu Feng was slightly stunned and said, "Grandpa, you must be mistaken. What would I need so much money for?"
Xu Yunguo waved his hand and said, "I've already decided. Let's do it this way."
Xu Feng opened his mouth, blinked twice, and suddenly understood his grandfather's intentions. The words that were about to come out of his mouth were immediately swallowed back down.
Then he nodded solemnly and said, "Okay, I accept it, Grandpa."
Although Xu Feng didn't care about the money and shares, this was Xu Yunguo's goodwill. Accepting it also represented a responsibility.
Only then did Xu Yunguo smile with satisfaction and say, "I'm tired today. Xiaofeng, you guys go and rest."
After they left, Xu Yunguo said with satisfaction, "This child has finally grown up."
However, Xu Yunguo was just saying those words. After all, no one could associate Xu Feng with an ordinary child after considering his achievements.
After leaving the living room, Xu Gang suddenly stopped.
"Dad, will Xiao Feng inherit the position of Head of the Xu Family in the future?" Xu Gang asked.
Xu's father was stunned for a moment, then chuckled, saying, "Impossible."
"Why? Xiao Feng is a God of War!"
"Because he will definitely surpass the God of War realm, that's why he cannot inherit the position of Head of the Xu Family." Xu Zimo's expression was also somewhat complicated, with both relief and a hint of indescribable regret.
Xu Gang's handsome brows seemed to furrow slightly as he asked, "Then why?"
"It's simple, because the Xu Family can't hold him back."
After saying those words, both Xu Gang and Xu Zimo felt a sense of inexplicable relief.
Once they understood how to take them, his parents and older brother each took two Spirits of Plants and Trees and went to consume them.
His mother, Li Lijin, had only intended to take one Spirit of Plants and Trees, but Xu Feng insisted on giving her an extra one.
After his parents and older brother had gone to digest the Spirits of Plants and Trees, Xu Feng looked at the remaining two Spirits of Plants and Trees that had been allocated and informed Xu Xin to return as soon as possible to take them.
Before they left, Xu Yunguo specifically instructed them to settle for a while before taking the Spirits of Plants and Trees, and not to reveal their strength. They should demonstrate it gradually. If others knew they possessed Spirits of Plants and Trees, many people would covet them.
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