The door closed with a click, and Tuoba Yan's eyes fell on the long jade box on the table.
The box is about one meter long and more than half a foot wide. As soon as I picked it up, I felt it was heavy, at least a hundred pounds, and the coldness seeped into my palms.
This cold jade is taken from the distant Arctic Circle and has always been famous for its miraculous preservation effect. In the eyes of soul masters, it is the best choice for storing rare items and is very valuable.
The box was not locked, and the gaps were tightly sealed by the ice crystals naturally emitted by the cold jade, like a natural preservation barrier.
Tuoba Yan gathered strength in his fingertips and applied force lightly. With a crisp "crack" sound, the ice shattered and the lid of the box slowly opened.
In an instant, a faint and elegant fragrance lingered around and went straight into the nose, refreshing the mind.
Looking closely, there was a strange magical herb lying quietly in the box.
The leaves are a mysterious dark purple, with a faint glow, as if inlaid with countless sparkling gems, shining brightly, exuding an otherworldly and mysterious aura.
This is the Holy Soul Grass.
There is a misty fairy air lingering around his body, and the fluctuations of soul power are vigorous and restrained, which has fascinated countless soul masters and made them dream of it. Even if they just sniff it, they will feel refreshed and clear-minded.
This thing is extremely beneficial for improving mental strength.
Because it is a magical herb, it is hard to find and priceless.
Because it can repair a person's damaged spiritual power, that is, the soul, even a family of soul masters with a strong foundation would not easily use it as an item to enhance spiritual power.
Over the next half month, the tribesmen who had gone out to collect whale glue returned home one after another, all with full loads.
Tuoba Xi presented the secret of whale glue to the Spirit Hall. Although he did not get the coveted training resources in return, he secured several important positions for his family and placed four family members in key positions in the Spirit Hall.
Although other families were dissatisfied with this, they dared not speak out.
Qian Daoliu announced to the public that the Tuoba family selflessly contributed the secret of whale glue and deserved a generous reward.
Anyone with a discerning eye knows that this is just a high-sounding excuse.
In terms of seniority, Qian Daoliu was Tuoba Yan's great-grandfather, and Tuoba Yan's late grandfather was Qian Daoliu's younger brother. Having someone from the Tuoba family hold a key position in the Spirit Hall undoubtedly helped stabilize the Qian family's rule.
Looking at the Spirit Hall, the person who hated this matter the most was Bibi Dong.
She was determined to uproot the Qian family, but now this unexpected change was like a huge rock blocking her way, making it much more difficult for her to realize her ambition.
On the same day, the Tuoba family promulgated the contribution system, which was a far-reaching reform.
The children of the clan are no longer judged by blood relationship. As long as they make contributions to the family, they can accumulate contribution points and obtain corresponding cultivation resources.
The family treasury is also fully open. As long as the contribution value reaches the standard and the conditions are met, you can exchange it for rare soul skills and secret manuals or natural treasures at will.
There are many ways to obtain contribution points.
You can go to the Mission Hall to receive missions and obtain them by completing missions;
Outer disciples with poor backgrounds can choose to become maids for others and receive fixed contribution points every month. If they are meritorious in saving their master, they will receive additional rewards.
All family business staff, from managers to waiters and even sweepers, can earn contribution points every month as long as they register with the family.
If someone makes constructive suggestions or hands in valuable treasures, they will receive generous additional rewards.
Since the implementation of the system, the atmosphere in Tuoba Prefecture has been completely renewed.
Tuoba Yan strolled along the corridor. The servants who had treated him indifferently in the past now all had respectful expressions on their faces and took the initiative to greet him. Their respect was sincere and earnest, and it was beyond words.
Servants would even often bring delicious food from home and invite him to taste it.
"Young Master, try the osmanthus cake my mother made using her ancestral craftsmanship."
"Master, this is my father's newly brewed wine, the first batch, please try it!"
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As soon as Tuoba Yan returned to the room, Tuoba Xi walked in with a happy face. Seeing his grandson sipping wine with osmanthus cake, Tuoba Xi's eyes fell on the delicious food on the table.
Seeing this, Tuoba Yan smiled and said, "This osmanthus cake is still warm, freshly baked. Grandpa, would you like to try it?"
"Are you drinking wine?"
"A little drink is good for your health. Grandpa, is this another happy occasion for you?"
Tuoba Yan cleverly changed the subject.
This family reform has achieved remarkable results and greatly enhanced the cohesion of the clan members.
In order to stand out and obtain resources for cultivation, the clan members have been eager to complete tasks and serve the family. In the process, their sense of belonging to the family has unknowingly become deeper and deeper.
A sense of belonging and cohesion.
This is an essential element for the healthy growth of a force.
Tuoba Xi knew that his grandson was sensible, so he didn't try to stop him from enjoying life. He went straight to the point: "As expected of my grandson, you guessed it right. Come and see what treasures Grandpa brought you."
After saying this, Tuoba Xi lightly touched the ring storage soul guide with his fingertips, and with a wave of his hand, a piece of red soul bone floated out.
Seven circles of energy ripples were spreading around the soul bone, and a black whirlwind below was holding it up, keeping it suspended steadily in the air.
Anyone well versed in soul bones could tell at a glance that the black whirlwind indicated that this was a ten thousand year old soul bone, and the seven circles of ripples indicated that it was as old as seventy thousand years.
As the soul bone appeared, the surrounding temperature rose sharply and a heat wave rolled in.
Tuoba Yan hadn't forgotten the 30,000-year-old soul bone Qian Daoliu had gifted him a few months earlier—the Exploding Flame Right Arm Bone. He didn't want to get too involved with the Qian family or Bibi Dong, so he immediately asked cautiously, "Where did this soul bone come from?"
"The Wind Sword Sect purchased this item at the Tiandou Auction a while ago and came to us, offering to exchange it for a 40,000-year-old wind-attributed spirit bone from our family. They're also willing to give us three pieces of ten-thousand-year-old whale glue and ten pieces of thousand-year-old whale glue."
"Whale Glue?"
"Exactly!"
Speaking of whale glue, Tuoba Xi's face suddenly lit up, his eyes full of pride. "I don't know how the Wind Sword Sect learned of the magical effects of whale glue and secretly found me. The Fire Leopard Clan has also been making frequent inquiries recently, hoping to exchange things for whale glue."
Tuoba Xi only handed over the secret of whale glue to Qian Daoliu of the Spirit Hall.
The Spirit Hall has already dispatched personnel to various markets to purchase whale glue.
The Wind Sword Sect and the Fire Leopard Family may have learned the secret of whale glue from Qian Daoliu, or from the family members who work in the Spirit Hall, or they may have "stolen" it while monitoring the Tuoba Family.
No matter which way it is, it doesn't matter to the Tuoba family.
Now, due to the whale glue incident, Tuoba Xi has become a hot figure in the Spirit Hall. Many families are vying to contact him, just to exchange whale glue.
Unfortunately, almost all the whale glue on the market, regardless of its age, from ten years to ten thousand years, has been taken by the Tuoba family.
Who could have expected that whale glue, once regarded as a sexual enhancement, would play a vital role in the cultivation of soul masters.
The whale glue in the Tuoba family's warehouse is piled up like a mountain. In addition, Tuoba Xi is the strength of Soul Douluo and the identity of Platinum Bishop of the Soul Hunting Brigade. He is also the "royal relative" of the Spirit Hall. Even if others covet it, they can only stay away.
"Don't rush the exchange yet. Let this matter develop for a while. Once the true value of whale jelly becomes known, you'll be able to exchange it for something more valuable."
"Okay, I'll do as you say!"
Seeing that the family's foundation was flourishing due to his grandson's advice, Tuoba Xi adopted Tuoba Yan's advice without hesitation.
Tuoba Yan noticed that Tuoba Xi did not leave his room and asked, "Anything else?"
Tuoba Xi pointed at the soul bone in his grandson's hand and said, "Find a suitable opportunity to absorb this soul bone. It will be very helpful for you to obtain your second soul ring."
Soul bones can significantly improve the physical fitness of soul masters. Like treasures such as whale glue, they provide considerable assistance in absorbing high-age soul rings.
Tuoba Xi suddenly changed the subject, staring intently at Tuoba Yan, and asked tentatively, "Yan'er, Grandpa is going to find you a marriage partner."
Tuoba Yan decisively refused and said, "No need!"
Tuoba Xi didn't give up and continued, "Don't be in a hurry to refuse. The wife I want to introduce to you is... Hu Liena!"