Cultivation Begins with Daily Intelligence Reports

254: mundane actionsIn recent years, several other forces in the city, such as the Zhao Family and Li Family, have developed rapidly, subtly gaining an advantage over the Lin Family.

Especially the Zhao Family, which has several members who have reached Acquired Perfection, and even an Innate Old Ancestor to guard their grounds.

Their arrogance is rampant, and they have provoked the Lin Family multiple times. Although the Lin Family still has its Foundation, its high-end combat power is clearly insufficient, and Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch feels immense pressure.

”Alas, if the cultivation main Family could still occasionally send people to inspect, bestow some Medicinal Pills, and offer guidance, as they did decades ago, why would my Lin Family be in such a state...”

Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch sighed inwardly, his gaze involuntarily drifting towards the Black Mountain in the northwest, where clouds and mist swirled. It was the Immortal’s abode in his heart, yet also an unreachable dream.

Just then—

A clear yet invisibly majestic voice, like rolling thunder, suddenly boomed over the entire Lin Family Manor, entering everyone’s ears with astonishing clarity:

”Clan Chief of the Lin Family’s mortal branch, come out to meet me quickly! I am the Family Head of the cultivation main Family, Lin Lingshan!”

The voice wasn’t particularly loud, but it seemed to contain a strange magical power, penetrating through layers of houses and walls, directly resonating in everyone’s hearts.

The shouts on the training ground ceased abruptly. All Lin Family Clansmen were stunned, subconsciously stopping their movements, exchanging bewildered glances, their faces filled with doubt and surprise.

”Who? Who’s speaking?”

”Cultivation main Family? Is it real? What does it mean?”

”Such... such a terrifying voice, my entire body’s Qi and blood have congealed!”

Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch trembled violently, his tiger eyes wide open, his face instantly flushing with blood and then rapidly receding, turning pale white.

He abruptly looked up, following the sound, and saw five figures suspended in the sky outside the manor’s main gate, appearing out of nowhere.

The leader was a burly man with a majestic face. Although his attire was simple, the profound and unfathomable aura around him made his Soul tremble.

In his hand, he held a black token, inscribed with a vigorously written ’Lin’ character.

It was indeed the token of the cultivation main Family!

Behind him were four people, three men and one woman, all with extraordinary bearing and sharp eyes, with faint Spiritual light flowing around them, clearly not ordinary individuals!

”It’s... it’s really an Immortal Master from the main Family!”

Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch’s voice trembled, so excited he almost fainted. He fell to his knees with a thud, kowtowing to the ground, his voice choked with sobs as he cried out:

”Clan Chief of the mortal Lin Family branch, Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch, greets the Family Head of the main Family! I did not know of Immortal Master’s arrival and failed to welcome you from afar; I beg for your forgiveness!”

At his prostration, all Lin Family Clansmen on the training ground, old and young alike, instantly reacted, kneeling down in a rush, kowtowing like pounding garlic, their hearts filled with endless reverence and ecstasy.

The cultivation main Family! The legendary Immortal Masters! They had actually descended.

Lin Lingshan and the four others slowly descended, landing in front of the manor’s main gate. Lin Lingshan’s gaze swept over the prostrate, excited crowd, his heart also filled with myriad emotions.

He gently raised his right hand, and a gentle Spiritual power lifted Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch, saying in a deep voice, ”Clan Chief Daxiong, there’s no need for such ceremony, please rise and speak. We have important matters to discuss on this visit.”

”Yes! Yes! Immortal Master, please! Please come inside quickly!” Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch quickly stood up, bowing respectfully, and ushered Lin Lingshan and the four others into the most spacious and solemn ancestral hall in the manor.

The news spread like wildfire throughout Dakang City.

”The Immortal Masters from the cultivation Lin Family are here!”

”They’re at the Lin Family Manor! Heavens, I saw it with my own eyes, they were treading on auspicious clouds, flying in mid-air!”

”The Lin Family is about to prosper! Quick, prepare generous gifts and go visit the Lin Family!”

For a time, major forces in Dakang City stirred up. Especially the Zhao Family and Li Family, who had long-standing grievances with the Lin Family, were on tenterhooks, their Family Heads’ faces so dark they could drip water.

Inside the Lin Family Ancestral Hall, Lin Lingshan dismissed everyone except Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch and a few clan elders. He directly stated his purpose.

He also demonstrated a small Fireball Spell, completely dispelling Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch’s last trace of doubt.

When they heard that the main Family not only needed manpower but was also willing to bestow the legendary ’heaven-breaking pill’ to help mortal Martial Artists achieve a Breakthrough to the Innate stage, Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch and the clan elders were utterly astonished, followed by uncontrollable ecstasy.

”Heaven-breaking... heaven-breaking pill! Immortal Master... are... are your words true?”

Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch’s voice was hoarse, tears streaming down his face.

”If we can obtain this Divine Pill, my mortal Lin Family... my Lin Family’s sons and daughters, are all willing to go through fire and water for the main Family, without hesitation even unto death!”

”Naturally, it is true,” Lin Lingshan said calmly.

With a gentle wave of his hand, more than ten bottles of Qi and Blood Pills appeared on the table.

These items, not very valuable in the Immortal Realm, were undoubtedly miraculous Spirit Pills among mortal Martial Artists.

”Take these Qi and Blood Pills as compensation for the main Family’s long absence.

However, the heaven-breaking pill is precious and limited, so only the best will be chosen. Clan Chief Daxiong, immediately gather all clan disciples between the ages of sixteen and forty, with cultivation at Acquired Middle Stage or above, at the training ground! I will personally screen them!”

”Yes! I obey the Immortal Master’s decree!” Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch trembled with excitement and immediately gave the order.

Soon, nearly a hundred strong young men stood densely packed on the Lin Family’s training ground, each with eager eyes, excited expressions, and a hint of nervousness.

The Immortal Master’s selection—an opportunity to ascend to heaven—was right before their eyes!

Lin Lingshan stood on the high platform, his gaze like lightning, sweeping over the crowd below. He said little, directly taking out a fist-sized, crystal-clear ’Spirit Testing Stone’.

”This stone can sense your Qi and blood Foundation and Meridians potential. Come forward one by one, place your palm on the stone, and fully circulate your Internal Energy!” Lin Lingshan’s voice was majestic.

The screening began.

The first to step forward was a young man in his early twenties named Lin Feng, a prominent figure among the younger generation of the clan, with Acquired Late Stage cultivation.

He took a deep breath, placed his palm on the Spirit Testing Stone, and fully activated his Internal Energy.

Buzz! The Spirit Testing Stone glowed faintly, emitting a soft red aura, not dazzling, but quite stable.

”Qi and blood are decent, Meridians are above average, Acquired Fifth Layer can stay.” Lin Lingshan nodded slightly. Lin Feng was overjoyed and excitedly retreated to the side.

Next, everyone came forward in turn. Some made the Spirit Testing Stone glow brightly, earning a slight nod from Lin Lingshan, while others’ glow was dim, or even showed no reaction, forcing them to retreat dejectedly.

When it was the turn of a thin, pale young man, the Spirit Testing Stone actually burst out with dazzling white light, even faintly accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder.

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Lingshan’s eyes:

”Oh? It’s the rare ’Sharp Gold Physique’? Although he has no Spiritual Root, his Physique is special, and his Meridians are exceptionally tough. He’s a good candidate for sword practice! What’s your name?”

The young man replied somewhat timidly, ”Reporting... reporting to Immortal Master, this junior is Lin Ying.”

”Good! Lin Ying, stand at the front!” Lin Lingshan rarely showed a trace of a smile. This Lin Ying, perhaps in the future, could enter the Dao through martial arts, and his achievements might not be inferior to those with Spiritual Roots.