Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Three days later, at Green Bamboo Mountain Clan Territory.

In the plaza outside the Elders' Council Hall, dozens of people were gathered, almost all of them clan members above the fourth level of Qi Refinement.

The clan members participating in the Luoyun Market competition were leaving the clan territory today, headed for Luoyun Market. A crowd emerged from their seclusions to see off Lin Shilu and the others.

Lin Shikang, Lin Shigong, and Clan Leader Lin Shihua, as well as other clan members of the "Shi" generation, were all present without exception.

In the plaza, Lin Xingyu and Lin Tianfeng were bidding farewell to familiar clan members.

Looking at the people before him, Lin Shikang seemed somewhat melancholic.

Despite having given instructions several times over in the past few days, Lin Shikang still took Lin Shilu aside for a long chat.

After speaking for a good half an hour, it was Lin Shilu who finally took the initiative to say goodbye.

"Third brother, Ninth Brother, it's getting late. We must depart now, please take care of things within the clan!"

"Hmm, be careful in everything, and remember not to act recklessly!"

After speaking, Lin Shikang took out a storage bag and handed it to Lin Shilu, whispering something to him.

More than ten breaths later, not until Lin Shilu had promised repeatedly, did Lin Shikang let out a sigh of relief and personally escorted Lin Shilu and the others outside the Protective Clan Formation.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a large group of clan members appeared at the entrance to the formation.

Watching the clan members before him, Lin Shilu's heart felt complex. Parting now, it was hard to predict—if it might be a final farewell.

"Shi Lu, let's go!"

Lin Shikang waved his hand, having already given all the necessary instructions—it was time to set off.

With slightly reddened eyes, Lin Shilu, accompanied by Lin Tianfeng and others, bowed to a certain tower within the clan and then passed through the light curtain of the Protective Clan Formation.

Outside the clan's formation.

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Lin Shilu waved his hands and pulled out a Flying Sword from the storage bag, which he suspended in front of him.

After casting a Law Decree, the greenish-yellow Spirit Sword swiftly grew to a length of three Zhang. Lin Shilu leaped onto the sword first, followed by Lin Xingyu and Lin Tianfeng.

Infusing it with Spiritual Power, the Spirit Sword soared into the air, flying towards Luoyun Market in the north.

Watching Lin Shilu ride the sword away until he disappeared into the horizon, Lin Shikang still did not move.

After gazing for half an hour, at Lin Shigong's reminder did he finally snap back to attention, let out a sigh, and turned to Lin Shihua to speak.

"Has the Protective Clan Formation been fully activated?"

"It has been activated!"

Lin Shihua responded truthfully, and then reported on the defense situation of the Lin Family.

Ever since the Lin Family had entered a state of war preparedness, groups of people patrolled the clan territory every day. Even the range of the Protective Clan Formation had been significantly reduced, covering only the Peak of Green Bamboo Mountain and a small town where mortals lived.

With the reduced range and all the formations activated, the defensive and offensive power of the formation had increased several-fold, but the consumption of Spirit Stones was enormous. If it went on for too long, the Lin Family could not sustain it; they could only hold out for half a year.

After hearing Lin Shihua's arrangements, Lin Shikang was very satisfied.

After disbanding the rest of the clan members, Lin Shikang and Lin Shihua together inspected the clan territory one last time to ensure no oversights, then returned to the Summit of Qingzhu Mountain.

...

At Golden Horn Mountain, Jin Family Clan's Territory.

Beneath a thousand-zhang high peak, several rivers converged at the base of the mountain to form a massive waterfall, a spectacular sight to behold.

Inside a pavilion atop the mountain, Jin Zhiying sat with a man in a black robe in the high seat of the great hall.

Several members of the Jin Family were seated below, listening to the conversation between Jin Zhiying and the black-robed elder.

Jin Zhiying lifted a jade teacup, took a sip of Spiritual Tea, and began to chat leisurely with the black-robed elder beside him, speaking very politely.

"Daoist Zhuang, are you confident in the task you have been entrusted with?"

In response to Jin Zhiying's question, the Zhuang-surnamed elder revealed a hint of an unusual expression.

"I am absolutely certain I can break through the Protective Clan Formation of the other families, but the Lin Family's formation is of no low grade; I am not overly confident. However, if Jin Daoyou launches a full-force attack, as long as a gap in the formation is opened, I can take advantage of it to find a flaw, and there is a good chance of breaking through the formation."

Hearing Zhuang Zhenxin's assurance, Jin Zhiying showed a strange smile.

The Luoyun Mountain Range had been peaceful for nearly two hundred years. In order to swallow the other four major families in one fell swoop, he had been scheming for decades, and now the time was ripe; it was time to make a move.

If he was going to strike, he had to inflict a total defeat on the other four major families. If he could acquire the treasures of the Sun Family and Lin Family, he might even have the chance to break through to the Golden Core Realm.

An excited Jin Zhiying considered this possibility.

"Hmm, with Daoist Zhuang's involvement, we're bound to succeed this time."

"Here is a small portion of the deposit; after the matter is settled, the Jin Family will provide the remaining Spirit Stones, to your satisfaction!"

After finishing his words, Jin Zhiying handed over a storage bag to Zhuang Zhenxin.

After taking the storage bag from Jin Zhiying's hand and checking its contents with his Divine Sense, Zhuang Zhenxin showed a satisfied smile, quickly regaining his composure.

"Rest assured, Jin Daoyou, I will do my utmost. However, let me say this clearly: as per our agreement, after the success, I shall have unrestricted access to the collections of the Sun Family and Lin Family, and you must hand over the item I require. I hope Jin Daoyou does not go back on his word.

Otherwise..."

Jin Zhiying nodded, confidently saying:

"Of course, if Daoist Zhuang fulfills the task, the Jin Family will not break its word!"

"Hmm!"

Once the two came to an agreement, Jin Zhiying turned his gaze to the many clan members below.

"Zhisong, the day for the Luoyun Market competition is approaching. You and Chao Zong bring the younger generation along. Act according to plan. That Lin youngster has an exceptional talent; we must ensure his demise. Should he escape, he would become a relentless problem for the future."

"Understood!"

Jin Zhison stood up and cupped his hands in response, then took the clan members with him as they departed.

...

Inside a secret chamber in a small courtyard within Luoyun Market, Lin Tianming was operating his Cultivation Technique, inhaling and exhaling Spiritual Energy rhythmically.