Chapter 84 The new elder of the family

Chapter 84 The new elder of the family

The last one who arrived late was the Great Elder Song Gubai.

As soon as he saw Song Gubai's figure, Song Qingming was so surprised that he almost stood up from his chair.

Compared with four years ago, the eldest elder of the Song family looks much older, his hair and beard have turned gray, and his face is covered with wrinkles on his forehead.

Normal monks would never show such an old appearance unless they were about to live for a long time. This elder who had worked hard for the Song family for many years was already approaching the end of his life.

Song Gubai's life was running out. Song Qingming calculated carefully in his mind that he was already 112 years old this year. Looking at the state of the great elder, he was afraid that he would no longer be able to fight easily with others.

As an old monk with a short lifespan, his blood essence and blood have been severely depleted. Using magic power at will will affect his short lifespan. In Song Gubai's current state, it is estimated that he can only last three to five years at most. If he consumes more When one's own vitality is detected, it is very likely that one will be able to sit down in advance.

Seeing that the old man who taught him since childhood had been eroded by time, Song Qingming couldn't help but feel a little sad.

Although these low-level monks in the Qi Refining Stage are what mortals call immortals, they cannot build a foundation any further and will one day turn into a handful of loess.

Recently, Great Elder Song Gubai discovered that his essence and blood began to decline at an accelerated rate, and he also knew that his life was short. He has not moved around in recent months and has been recuperating his body in his own cave. Outside the Patriarch Song Gushan, other monks on the mountain did not know his current state.

After entering the door, he saw everyone looking at him strangely. Song Gubai put a smile on his face and said loudly: "Everyone, I'm really sorry, I'm a little late."

"First Elder, please take a seat quickly." Second Elder Song Changfeng quickly stepped forward and helped the First Elder to his seat.

Although there were changes on the faces of Song Qingming and others in the meeting hall, they did not ask. The longevity of the elder was not a secret in the Song family. They, who had been cultivating for many years, naturally knew it very well.

If they can't build the foundation to achieve enlightenment, they will have to face this day sooner or later. There is really no need to feel compassion for others. If everyone just shows concern, it will make the great elder feel even more sad.

After the great elder took his seat, the patriarch Song Gushan said directly: "We are summoned this time because there are two important things that we need to discuss with you."

"The first thing is that Qingze has decided to join the Xiaoyao Sect. Some of you may already know this, but I still want to say one more thing. After all, Qingze is from our Song family. Even if he joins the Xiaoyao Sect in the future, Zong is also a member of our Song family, so don’t have too many prejudices against him.”

After hearing this incident, except for Song Qingming and Ninth Uncle Song Changxin, several Song family elders present looked a little unhappy. After all, a person they had cultivated for decades suddenly chose to leave the family. They Naturally, I will not feel good in my heart.

Ninth Uncle Song Changxin rarely participated in family affairs, and he also didn't care much about this matter.

Although Song Qingming was a little puzzled by his third brother Song Qingze's initiative to join the Xiaoyao Sect, he also understood his choice. After all, Song Qingze's talent was far beyond that of fellow monks like them. If he stayed in a small family like the Song family, he would be able to build a foundation in the future. The chances are definitely slim.

After choosing to join Xiaoyao Sect and become an inner disciple, it is completely different. With his talent, he will definitely be able to successfully reach the ninth level of Qi refining within ten years. In Xiaoyao Sect, he also has a great chance to obtain a building. Kidan's.

These large and small immortal cultivating families under the Xiaoyao Sect will have the opportunity to select and send people directly to the Xiaoyao Sect every ten years. After these people enter the Xiaoyao Sect, they will directly become the inner disciples of the Xiaoyao Sect, and the chance of building a foundation is far away. Much older than those outer disciples.

On the one hand, he has the people who trained him, and on the other hand, he has his own path. How to choose, it would be difficult for him to choose if it were Song Qingming.

However, since Song Qingze has chosen his own path, he should naturally bear the criticism from his tribe in the future.

Seeing that no one spoke, Song Gucai went on to talk about the next thing.

"The second thing is that there are some changes in the elders of the family. As everyone knows, the elder is a bit old and is not suitable to work in the mountains all the time. From now on, the elder will no longer participate in family affairs. I have already discussed it with the elder From now on, Chang Feng will take over the affairs in his hands, and the family law enforcement and monster hunting matters will be left to Chang Xin for the time being.

Also, Qing Ming has broken through to the late stage of Qi refining. According to family rules, I want him to serve as the family elder from today on. Do you have any objections? "

After everyone exchanged glances about this matter, they all nodded and agreed to the clan leader's arrangement.

In fact, when they first saw Song Qingming sitting here, they had roughly guessed the intention of the clan leader. Only Song Qingming, the person involved, did not expect that the clan leader would let him take up the position of family elder so soon, and they felt a little panicked.

In fact, Song Gushan had no choice in making such an arrangement. After the Great Elder Song Gubai told him about his physical condition a few months ago, Song Gushan originally planned to arrange for Song Changfeng to take over the position of the Great Elder, and let Song Qingze take over Song Changfeng's position. of.

But Song Qingze suddenly proposed to join the Xiaoyao Sect, which disrupted the original arrangement of the patriarch Song Gushan.

Song Gushan and the elder Song Gubai are of the same generation. He is only ten years younger than him and has lived nearly a hundred years. Originally, Song Gushan planned to let the second elder Song Changfeng take over as the clan leader after he passed away. Song Qingze, like Song Changfeng, would first serve as an elder to hone his skills and then succeed as the clan leader in the future.

Now that the elder can no longer manage things, Song Qingze is going to join the Xiaoyao Sect, which has caused Song Gushan, the clan leader, some headaches. Fortunately, Song Qingming has returned to the clan leader at this time, and his cultivation has also broken through the late stage of Qi Refining. This finally comforts Song Gushan.

Seeing that Song Qingming seemed to be hesitant to speak, Song Gushan smiled and said to him: "Qingming, you don't have to be too stressed. Let's put it this way. You just came back, so I won't arrange your specific responsibilities for the time being. The family has rented another store in Qinghefang, and your fourth uncle is a little too busy alone. You can go there to help the family take care of it. I will write a letter to Changqiu and ask him to fully cooperate with you." The eldest elder Song Gubai also said: "This time, the clan leader has carefully considered letting you come out to serve as the family elder. All of us will get old after all. There is no other suitable person in the younger generation who can serve as an elder. Only you are more knowledgeable, so you can only work hard for a while." "Don't worry, clan leader, Qingming will work hard and live up to the family's trust." Hearing the old clan leader and the eldest elder's words full of love, Song Qingming nodded heavily and agreed, and there was a hint of determination in his eyes. After the great elder retired, the clan had a new elder, Song Qingming. With a little training, he might become the next great elder. Even if Song Qingze left, the Song family would not be in a period of transition. The other elders had already sensed that the clan leader intended to let Song Qingming take on important responsibilities in the future.