Chapter 1072: Chapter 1072

"Uh? In the name of the Divine, distributing gemstones to the nobility, distributing small cakes to the citizens? Father, wasn’t it always you who presided over the festivals and rites..."

"From now on, it’s up to you! This is the first year you’ll be in charge, so the distribution of small cakes should be doubled. I will also arrange for people to kneel and pay homage on the spot, singing praises of your divinity and love for the people! When you see them, you must personally lift them up and loudly tell the citizens that this is not your grace, but the grace granted through you by the Heavenly Serpent Divine!"

The Clan Leader Xiupan finished speaking leisurely, glancing at his startled eldest son. He reached out his hand, affectionately ruffling his son’s long hair.

"Trade gemstones, perform sacrificial rites to all gods, ally through marriage, conduct festival rites, distribute gemstones and bread... After completing these five critical tasks, your divinity and prestige will be enough to inherit my position as Clan Chief!"

For the first time, worry appeared on the face of Xiutur so full of vigor. He stepped forward, grabbing the arm of Clan Leader Xiupan.

"Father, your... your health?"

"My health is good, don’t worry! My son, you are my heir. I’m just making some preparations in advance, paving the way for your future! You must know, your uncles and cousins are still watching this position. You need to establish your divinity early to crush their ambitions!"

Clan Leader Xiupan waved away his son’s hand, deliberately showcasing the authority of the Divine Descendant Clan Leader. Inside, he harbored an inexplicable worry, but he couldn’t voice it.

"Ever since grandfather destroyed Mayapan and exterminated the Kekum Royal Family, both grandfather and father, successive generations of Clan Chiefs, have not lived past fifty! Whereas the great-grandfather before them lived to sixty-five! I am already forty-eight this year. What if I too don’t live past fifty... Damn Kekum Royal Family, who knows what curse they cast upon our clan!"

Clan Leader Xiupan narrowed his old eyes, a vicious glint flashing in them. Chills ran down Xiutur’s spine, lowering his head, unsure of what schemes his father was concocting.

"Hehe! Their last line of descendants hides in the jungle two hundred leagues northeast, under the protection of the Kapul Family. Perhaps, before I die, I should deploy troops to distract the Kapul people and completely eradicate this last remnant. I must lift the curse, so it doesn’t pass down to my son..."

Thinking of this, a rare tenderness flickered in the eyes of Clan Leader Xiupan. He looked at his eldest son, who was as sturdy as a warrior yet worriedly face, and smiled with satisfaction, then promptly waved him off.

"Xiutur, go now! Quickly assemble eight hundred samurai, have the civilians pack the valuable goods from the warehouse, and hurry north! The western gemstone fleet moves swiftly, never staying long at any one City-State. Don’t miss them! May the Heavenly Serpent Divine protect you!"

"As you command, I shall prepare immediately, setting off at dawn tomorrow! May the Heavenly Serpent Divine protect!"

Xiutur responded loudly, respectfully saluting his father. Then, he strode away, like a warrior preparing for battle. With a clear goal in mind, he walked the long road set by his father, aiming to climb the highest peaks. This path had long been arranged, beyond earthly imagination.

The next day, under the personal leadership of Prince Xiutur, eight hundred Xi Wu samurai, along with several hundred civilians, left through the north gate of Mani City, hastily heading towards tail village of the coastal Tail Feather Clan.

The elderly Clan Leader Xiupan stood atop the high palace, watching the group depart, a calm and natural smile on his face. He had ruled the Xiu Clan for twenty years, step by step turning the Xiu Clan into the most powerful force on the peninsula. He also clearly understood the various parts of the Maya, knowing the hearts of those inside and outside the City-State.

"Mighty Heavenly Serpent Divine, protect Your bloodline! Destined fate, write the epic of the Divine Descendant... Everything is under control!"