A small tree must grow into a towering tree to shelter people from wind and rain. It must become lush with foliage, and this requires a very long time, growing bit by bit, with branches and leaves slowly extending out until it becomes that giant tree.
A family is like this too, requiring inheritance and continuation through generations. No one can accomplish anything alone; they must unite as one, bound together to achieve great things.
And why cultivate relationships? Because you never know when you will need a certain power, and you never know if your family will remain steadfast.
Why did Ning Ge say Qi Taiguo is a reserve strength for several families?
