Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Atop the main peak of Green Bamboo Mountain, on the square in front of a pavilion, a man in white robes and another in gray robes walked towards each other. These were the only two Foundation Establishment Cultivators of the Lin Family.

The man in white was named Lin Shikang, with cultivation at the Seventh Level of Foundation Establishment, aged one hundred and ten, and the third in seniority among his generation—he was the oldest and highest in rank within the Lin Family.

The man in gray was Lin Shilu, ranked fifteenth in his generation, with cultivation at the Third Level of Foundation Establishment, aged eighty-three, and he was also the only Second Order Artifact Refiner in the Lin Family.

'Elder brother, has Ninth Brother suddenly summoned us because something significant has occurred?'

Lin Shilu asked in confusion. Lin Shikang had the highest cultivation level in the Lin Family, and Lin Shilu hoped to gather some information from him.

Lin Shikang also looked puzzled as he spoke,

'Shi Gong only sent a message for us to gather at the Elders' Council. He was secretive and didn't say much, so it must not be anything disastrous. If it were, he wouldn't have mentioned nothing at all. Don't worry. We have both been in secluded cultivation these past few years. It's an excellent opportunity for us to go and see.'

'Haha, Elder brother has a point. I have been refining artifacts every day for the past two years—it's time for a rest.'

With that said, the two flew together towards the waist of the main peak.

At the same time, at several important pavilions on the mountainside of Green Bamboo Mountain, one after another person flew out, all with puzzled expressions, heading in the same direction.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

In a pavilion located in the midst of Green Bamboo Peak's waist, a large elliptical round table more than ten meters wide stood in the center of the hall, surrounded by more than twenty bluestone seats. At this time, four elders were already seated.

One of the elders, who was the Hall of Merit's Master Lin Shixin, spoke up,

'What is Ninth Brother up to? He hasn't made such a fuss in over ten years. What's so serious?'

Another elder in a green robe said;

'Tian Ming took on the guard duty at Qingfeng Town and has come back to visit relatives. He even brought back a Purple Gold Eagle. It couldn't be because of this trivial matter, could it?'

The speaker was the Clan Leader of the Lin Family, Lin Shihua, ranked twelfth among his generation at eighty-eight years old, at the Great Perfection Realm of Qi Refinement, and had been the family head for fifteen years.

'It's highly unlikely. The Purple Gold Eagle brought by Tian Ming may be exceptional and talented, but it's far from enough to alarm all of us. Let us not speculate further and wait; we'll know everything shortly.'

The other elders agreed, 'Indeed, let's wait. Perhaps Elder brothers will also join us.'

After half an hour had passed, several more people arrived. At this point, the hall had gathered more than a dozen family members, including the older generation of Shi clan members, as well as several who were in their prime from the Xing line. The hall now concentrated most of the Lin Family's top combat power apart from the Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

Outside the great hall, Lin Tianming followed behind his grandfather and father, the three of them proceeding together towards the Clan Elders' Assembly Hall.

Normally, given Lin Tianming's rank and strength, he would not qualify to attend the Clan Elders' Assembly, but his grandfather wanted him to speak directly to the elders and advocate for himself, as it was overall improper for the older generation to embarrass a junior.

Suddenly, two streaks of azure light appeared, and two middle-aged cultivators appeared before the grandfather and grandson.

Lin Tianming was taken aback. They had appeared before him without a sound, and he hadn't noticed them at all. They must undoubtedly be Foundation Establishment Cultivators, as no one at the Great Perfection of Qi Refinement could achieve such a feat otherwise.

Indeed, his father saluted with a fist and bow;

'Nephew Xing Rong pays his respects to Third Uncle and Fifteenth Uncle.'

Lin Tianming also saluted with a fist;

'Great-Grandson Tian Ming pays his respects to Third Grandfather and Fifteenth Grandfather.'

Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu nodded in satisfaction and encouraged Lin Tianming:

'At seventeen, you've reached the Seventh Level of Qi Cultivation and are a First Order Medium Grade Alchemist. You truly haven't let us old fellows down. You must continue to work hard; the future of our family is depending on you to take up the burden.'

'Thank you, Third Grandfather and Fifteenth Grandfather. I will surely work hard to strive for an early Core Formation and restore our family's glory.'

The grandfathers nodded contentedly and then entered the grand hall together, with Lin Tianming following behind.

After the five of them entered the grand hall, all the elders inside stood up, greeted each other, and sat down one by one.

Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu sat at the highest seats, with Clan Leader Lin Shihua, Grandfather Lin Shigong, and Lin Shiji, who was the Enforcement Hall Master and one of the three Complete Qi Refining clan members, sitting in order. Lin Shiji was one hundred and five years old this year and ranked fifth among the Shi generation.

Sitting behind were several clan members at the Ninth Level of Qi Refinement, including Head of the Skill Transmission Hall Lin Shigang, Head of the Scripture Pavilion Lin Shihe, and Hall of Merit's Master Lin Shixin.

The eldest, Lin Shikang, ranked third, while the youngest, Lin Shilu, ranked fifteenth; only these eight members of the Lin Family's Shi generation were alive.

The heads of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Artifact Refining Hall, and Talisman Crafting Hall were held by members of the Xing generation. Though the Formation Hall existed in name, it lacked a qualified Array Master and remained vacant for the time being.

Several important members of the Xing generation were present as well, such as Lin Tianming's father, Lin Xingrong, who managed the family's businesses in Luoyun Market and was responsible for the security and transactions of all shops and goods there, wielding power not the slightest inferior to any of the hall masters present.

There were also a few specialized talents within the grand hall, ensuring that the people gathered here were truly the elite of the Lin Family.

After everyone had taken their seats, Lin Tianming paid his respects to all the elders and then stood behind his grandfather, remaining silent.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Clan Leader Lin Shihua began to speak:

'Ninth Brother, you've called us all here, even startling Third Brother and Fifteen. Everyone is quite busy; if there is something important, please speak quickly and don't beat around the bush.'

Lin Shigong stood up and said:

'What I'm about to share today is indeed joyous news. Tianming has acquired a Mysterious Grade Technique, an Alchemy Insights Jade Tube from a Third Order Alchemist, and over a dozen crucial ingredients needed for the Minor Foundation Building Pills.'

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All the family members in the grand hall, except for the knowledgeable grandfathers and father, took in a sharp breath, their faces flushing with excitement. Each of the three items was worth a fortune.

'Quick, quick, let's see them!' Caught up in the excitement, Clan Leader Lin Shihua couldn't help but urge.

Lin Tianming stepped forward, placed the technique and the Alchemy Experience, as well as fifteen jade boxes on the stone table, and then stepped back.

Lin Shikang, Lin Shilu, and Lin Shihua each picked up one of the items to examine, while several elders began to inspect the jade boxes containing Hidden Spirit Grass.

'Truly, the heavens bless our Lin Family, the heavens bless our Lin Family.'

Lin Shihua was the first to burst out laughing, his expression filled with frenzy.

All the clan members present couldn't help but laugh with joy, silently heaving a sigh of relief.

The Lin Family had been living rather frugally for the past decade. Fifteen years ago, in order to enable Lin Shilu's Foundation Establishment, they had exhausted decades of savings. Coupled with intentional difficulties from several forces within the Luoyun Mountain Range, the Lin Family had faced tough times, only able to bear insults silently.

Had it not been for other families' hesitance to provoke the legacy left by our ancestors, the Lin Family might have already been pushed out of the Luoyun Mountain Range.

Now, with this windfall, holding firm for another ten years, if they could successfully raise a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators, the Lin Family would no longer need to swallow their pride.