"Master, Senior Brother Li Su has sent yet another batch of descendants. Over the years, he has sent more than a dozen of them. The problem is that their Spiritual Roots are not very strong. If this continues, our Feixianzong will become a laughingstock in comparison to the other two great immortal sects."
In Feixianzong, a late-stage Foundation Establishment deacon stood before the sect's leader.
Over time, Li Su's descendants with mediocre Spiritual Roots continued to grow up. As soon as they reached the age of 12, they were sent to Feixianzong. Initially, it was manageable, but as more were sent, some individuals within Feixianzong started to voice their concerns.
Despite Li Su's status as a direct disciple of the sect's leader and his peak strength in Foundation Establishment, he couldn't disregard Feixianzong's rules for recruiting disciples in this manner. While some held reservations, no one within Feixianzong dared to exclude or mistreat Li Su's descendants.
Li Su had gained considerable popularity in Feixianzong. His formidable strength and his benevolence toward the sect's leader had earned him special treatment. In recent decades, his cultivation had advanced at an astonishing pace, leading many disciples to speculate whether he would reach the Gold Core stage in his lifetime.
According to common belief, Li Su had around sixty to seventy years left to live. While this seemed like ample time to achieve the breakthrough to the Gold Core stage, many Foundation Establishment cultivators had faltered at this crucial juncture. Nobody could predict what the future held. Who would dare offend a powerful cultivator who might achieve such a breakthrough?
"How many Spirit Stones do his descendants require each year?" the sect leader inquired.
"At present, it amounts to 78 Spirit Stones," replied the late-stage Foundation Establishment deacon.
"Double the amount. I will personally provide these Spirit Stones. Let him know," the sect leader declared.
The deacon of the late-stage Foundation Establishment was taken aback by this sudden decision. The sect leader, however, maintained a calm and authoritative demeanor, leaving no room for objections.
"Yes, Master," the deacon reluctantly acquiesced, now understanding the leader's intentions and unwavering stance.
"Xiaolan, is he still taking concubines?" the sect leader inquired, turning to one of his attendants.
"Yes, Master. Many Xiuxian families wish to marry him. This year alone, Li's residence has hosted a wedding banquet every one or two months," Xiaolan replied.
The sect leader furrowed his brows but soon dismissed the matter. He would be entering a period of seclusion for some time.
The cracking sound of a whip filled the air, accompanied by anguished cries. In a vast square, a large crowd had gathered, consisting of both Li Su's tens of thousands of descendants and common people from the surrounding areas of Los Angeles.
Dozens of individuals had their hands bound, enduring the lashes of several burly men. The force of the whipping shredded the thick clothing of some, leaving their backs bloody and raw. Some screamed in agony, while others lay unconscious. Yet, the whipping continued without respite.
Li Su, with an icy expression, sat atop a high platform, overseeing the scene. This was the day the Li family enforced its strict code of conduct.
Though Li Su himself was a cultivator who cared little for worldly affairs, he delegated the management of family affairs to capable descendants. He even took measures to prolong their lifespans. However, he had also implemented stringent rules for the family, surpassing those of any other clan.
The family rule was stricter than any other, rewarding good behavior and punishing
transgressions. Li Su encouraged his offspring to have more children, but he insisted that any marriages and concubinage be consensual. Those who resorted to coercion or abused the family's power were subject to the family's strict disciplinary measures.
With a thousand descendants, Li Su received an enhanced reward from the system, increasing the effect of his authority over his descendants. With Li Su's presence and the enforcement of strict family laws, even the mediocre descendants were compelled to adhere to upright conduct and refrain from wrongdoing.
However, with such a large number of descendants, occasional troublemakers inevitably emerged. The individuals subjected to public punishment had committed grave offenses. One descendant had forcefully married a peasant girl, while another had abused the Li family's influence to oppress the people of Dongzhou.
Large-scale public enforcement of family law had become a rarity in recent years. The regular family law enforcement team usually managed to address most issues. This team served as a constant reminder and deterrent, ensuring the descendants of the Li family behaved uprightly.
The incident that prompted today's punishment involved a dozen intoxicated younger descendants who had stormed a village. They had ordered their subordinates to seize all the village's girls, intending to defile them. Li Su, passing by at the time, was incensed by this scene. He immediately summoned all clan members back and invited numerous residents of Luocheng to witness the enforcement of family law.
This was no laughing matter; the Li family's code of conduct had always been strict. The crack of the whip echoed for over an hour until everyone lay unconscious. Li Su finally declared, "Imprison them for ten years. After that time, if they remain in my thoughts, I will consider their release."
Silence enveloped the square as Li Su turned and departed. He had spoken only a single sentence throughout the entire ordeal, but it spoke volumes: "Did you all hear what the ancestor said? Anyone who dares to repeat these crimes will face a fate far worse than this—one tenfold in severity!"
Li Su's capable descendants promptly took charge of the aftermath, ensuring that the incident further reinforced the Li family's discipline.
The Li family's moral standards improved as a result of this upheaval.
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