Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

At dusk, upon learning that Lin Tianming had returned to the clan, both Grandpa and Father hurried back to their own small courtyard.

The five of them sat in the courtyard, enjoying tea and idle chat, which was indescribably comfortable.

According to Grandpa, the Lin Family had undergone significant changes in recent years. With the substantial improvement of basic welfare for the clan and encouragement for members to gain experience, a large number of clanspeople strove to break through, and the younger generation progressed at an incredible speed, multiplying the overall strength of the Lin Family by several times.

Lin Tianming also reported his experiences over the past year, in order not to worry his family, he did not mention those bloody and dangerous encounters.

However, his accounts clearly could not deceive Grandpa and his father.

Having lived for nearly a hundred years and having seen too much of the survival of the fittest and the killing for treasures, Lin Shigong knew these were simply the rules of the Cultivation World.

As Lin Tianming's growth accelerated, Lin Shigong's views about him were quietly changing.

Once wishing for him to spend his entire life within the clan grounds, he was now very clear.

The talent of Lin Tianming, and the responsibilities he bore, destined him to venture beyond the Luoyun Mountain Range, and even leave the Wei Kingdom to explore a more vast and expansive world.

Only by undergoing trials by fire could one shed all superficialities and become a strong leader, capable of restoring the family's former glory.

And on this thorny and rugged path, he knew he could no longer be of much help.

As night fell, their casual conversation drew to a close, and Lin Tianming took out four Sky Fei Fruits to give to his grandfather and the others.

While the Sky Fei Fruits were not of much use to Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the energy they contained could still save several years of arduous cultivation.

The four of them accepted the fruits without pretense, and each went back to their rooms to rest.

One day, outside Green Bamboo Mountain.

A three-zhang-tall Crowned Spirit Crane flew rapidly towards the Lin Family Clan Grounds, reaching the great formation of the clan grounds in just over ten breaths' time.

A young and an old man jumped off the Crowned Spirit Crane, landing on a hilltop.

The elder, named Sun Dingfeng, a member of the Jiuhua Mountain Sun Clan, was at the Foundation Establishment Fifth Level.

The youth, named Sun Ruiyang, a member of the younger generation of the Sun Family, was in his early twenties, and looked curiously at the distant light screen and said,

"Seventh Grandpa, is this the Lin Family's clan grounds?"

"Hmm…" Experience new tales on empire

The elder remained calm and replied indifferently.

After putting the Crowned Spirit Crane into the Spirit Beast Bag, he formed a hand seal and sent out two messages, which quickly vanished into the transparent light screen and disappeared.

Half an hour later, the light screen tore open, and two people stepped out from inside—it was Lin Shilu and Lin Shikang.

Before even arriving, Lin Shikang walked forward with a cupped fist greeting and a hearty smile,

"It turns out Daoist Sun has come for a visit; any neglect is regrettable, please forgive us!"

Upon seeing Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu approach, Sun Dingfeng did not dare to presume, and quickly went forward with Sun Ruiyang.

"Not at all, Sun Mou came unannounced, and I hope I have not disturbed your tranquil cultivation!"

"Ruiyang, don't you hurry to pay respects to the two seniors!"n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Hearing Sun Dingfeng's instruction, Sun Ruiyang showed respectful demeanor and hurriedly bowed,

"Junior pays respects to the two seniors!"

Lin Shikang laughed heartily and praised,

"Young friend, you need not be so formal. To have reached the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement at such a young age, the Sun Family indeed has a gathering of geniuses!"

"Well, since Daoist Sun has made a special trip, there must be something to discuss. Please come to the clan residence, and let Lin Mou offer you some hospitality!"

Sun Dingfeng smiled lightly.

"Thanks to Daoist Lin!"

"Please…"

"Please…"

Inside Lin Shikang's courtyard at the Peak of Green Bamboo Mountain.

Lin Shikang and Sun Dingfeng sat in a pavilion, enjoying Spiritual Tea, while Sun Ruiyang stood to the side looking around.

"Daoist Sun, it has been many years since we last met. Why have you come to visit today?"

Lin Shikang directly inquired, although he and Lin Shilu already had an idea, they still pretended to be unaware.

Seeing Lin Shikang and his companion playing dumb, Sun Dingfeng did not call them out on it. Without beating around the bush, he directly stated his purpose.

"Daoist Lin, I have come on behalf of the Sun Family to pay a visit, hoping to collaborate with the Lin Family. I wonder if you would be interested."

"Oh..."

"How would you like to collaborate? Please enlighten me, Daoist Sun!"

"In one year, the city's grand competition will be held. Surely, Daoist Lin, you are aware of the Jin Family's movements these past two years?"

"Both you and I are well aware that the current Jin Family, with its great strength and wolf-like ambitions, seems to be preparing to make a move against our families."

"Therefore, the Sun Family intends to form an alliance with the Lin Family, standing together in both advance and retreat to resist the Jin Family. What do you think of this, Daoist Lin?"

Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu exchanged glances, communicating with each other through telepathy.

After only a few moments, they seemed to have reached an agreement. Lin Shikang, with a solemn expression, began to respond.

"Daoist Sun, I, Lin Mou, am also deeply aware of the Jin Family's ambition. Alas, the Lin Family's foundation is thin and our strength is limited, I'm afraid we may not be able to share much of the burden for the Sun Family. Therefore..."

Seeing Lin Shikang's pitiable expression, Sun Dingfeng knew that the Lin Family would not easily take a stance without some benefits.

Fortunately, he had come prepared, never expecting to sway the Lin Family with just a few words.

Sun Dingfeng took out a dark green storage bag and handed it to Lin Shikang.

"Daoist Lin, if the Lin Family agrees to the alliance, consider these one thousand talisman papers as a token of sincerity from our Sun Family."

Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu extended their divine sense to inspect the contents of the storage bag and both showed a hint of surprise.

There were two hundred First Order Superior Grade talismans, three hundred Medium Grade talismans, and the remainder, amounting to five hundred, were Lower Grade.

It seemed the Sun Family was truly putting forth a significant offer, with the given talismans valued at several thousand spirit stones at least.

Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu were somewhat tempted; the Lin Family already had grievances with the Jin Family, and the Jin Family's ambition was no secret. Once their fangs were bared, they would certainly not spare the Lin Family.

"Daoist Sun, I wonder what the Luo Family and the Wu Family's views are on this matter?"

Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu were also inclined towards forming an alliance, but they did not agree outright, aiming to gain more benefits for the Lin Family.

Sun Dingfeng thought for a moment before replying:

"I have already visited the Luo and Wu Families, and both have agreed to form an alliance to confront the Jin Family. Now, only the Lin Family remains!"

"Although the Jin Family is powerful, taking on all four of our families at once is unlikely to end well for them. Should an opportunity arise, we might eliminate the Jin Family, and their wealth would be divided with the Sun and Lin families each taking thirty percent, while the Luo and Wu Families each take twenty percent."

"What do you say?"

Lin Shikang kept a calm demeanor, continually communicating with Lin Shilu through telepathy to weigh the pros and cons.

Soon, they came to a consensus. The Lin Family and the Jin Family were mortal foes with no chance of reconciliation. Better to take this opportunity to deal them a severe blow, and if possible, to completely eradicate them.

Making up his mind, Lin Shikang spoke up:

"Daoist Sun, as a Talisman Crafting Aristocratic Family, the Sun Family possesses a multitude of talismans. I wonder if you could spare a few Second Order talismans?"

"I am not greedy and only request ten. With them, the Lin Family will join the Sun Family's ranks!"

When Lin Shikang agreed to join the alliance, a flash of joy crossed Sun Dingfeng's face.

At Lin Shikang's request for ten Second Order Talismans, his expression changed instantly.

Second Order Talismans were no trivial commodity. Even the Sun Family, with a century of accumulation, had only a limited stock.

"Daoist Lin, within our Sun Family, Second Order Talismans are also extremely precious and rare. At most, we can provide five. Would that be acceptable?"

Seeing that Sun Dingfeng's expression did not seem feigned and considering the Lin Family had already gained quite a bit, Lin Shikang did not further press the issue.

"Let's follow Daoist Sun's proposal. The Lin Family will form an alliance with the Sun Family, united in our cause!"

Sun Dingfeng retrieved five Second Order Talismans and handed them to Lin Shikang, fulfilling his promised contribution.

After half an hour of negotiation, the two finalized the details of their alliance.

The Lin Family pledged to stand firmly with the Sun Family in their fight against the Jin Family. Should they break this vow, those of the Lin Family who had sworn the oath would die violently on the spot.

"Daoist Lin, now that we have agreed to form an alliance, let us swear an oath to the Heart Demon."

"Very well!"

After the time it took to drink a cup of tea had passed, both individuals recited their Heart Demon Oaths. Once a mysterious beam of light entered their Sky Spirit Covers, the oath was complete.

A quarter of an hour later, Sun Dingfeng and his companion left the protective formation of the Lin Family's clan grounds, boarding a Crowned Spirit Crane and flying away.

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