Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

The Lin Family’s alchemy inheritance was already acquired more than thirty years ago, whereas the artificing tradition was only wrested from the Zhang Family six years ago.

Speaking of which, they also obtained the secret technique for treasure extraction from spirit veins from the Zhang Family.

After Lin Houfei spoke, it was Lin Houshou who discussed the Formation Hall, where the current array masters of the Lin Family were proving themselves quite capable. There was one third-rank superior grade array master, two third-rank inferior grade array masters, who were the recently advanced Lin Shiyun and Lin Zelu, five second-rank superior grade array masters, five second-rank intermediate grade array masters, and ten second-rank inferior grade array masters!

This was also the Lin Family’s possession of inheritance skills of the fourth rank in three arts, yet with regards to talisman-making skills, they only had third-rank superior grade inheritance, which was found by Lin Shiming from some unlucky cultivator’s storage bag. The highest-ranking talisman maker was the current Lin Shijin, a third-rank inferior grade talisman maker.

Following Lin Houshou’s overview, it was Lin Houyuan’s turn, acting as the interim Family Head, to outline the family’s current resources and the quantity of spirit beasts.

After discussing the various resources, attention turned to Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming.

The Lin Family was facing a critical juncture as well; if not handled properly, they might not only fail to further advance their family’s interests but also risk the ruin of their foundational enterprise.

"Hou Yuan, recap the situation in the Southern Sea Cultivation World for us, along with the family’s future plans. The family’s focus was on Yunzhou in the past five years, and now it’s time to take charge in the Southern Sea Cultivation World!" Lin Xianzhi spoke again. Enjoy more content from NovelBin.Côm

Lin Houyuan nodded repeatedly and said,

"The information we’ve gathered tells us that the Southern Sea Cultivation World is divided into six major sea domains: Coral Sea Domain, Chi Lan Sea Domain, Nine Dragon Sea Domain, Heavenly Illumination Sea Domain, Xue Yun Sea Domain, and Putuo Sea Domain, each of which is far larger than the Zhao Kingdom."

"The six major sea domains are each controlled by six Golden Core powers: Coral Alliance, Chi Lan Sect, Nine Dragon Island, Tianzhao Sect, Blood Cultivation Sect, and Myriad Buddhas Island!"

"Among them, Blood Cultivation Sect in the Xue Yun Sea Domain and Buddha Sect in Putuo Sea Domain are hereditary blood enemies, engaged in constant warfare, while the Coral Alliance in the Coral Sea Domain and Chi Lan Sect in the Chi Lan Sea Domain, which are closest to the Outer Sea, have the most affiliated forces. Under their command, the subordinate forces of Purple Mansion would number more than a handful!"

"These two sea domains are also the most chaotic, where the Foundation Establishment forces might change at any moment!"

"Of course, these two domains also have the widest territories, and the cultivators there mostly rely on transmission formations!"

"The island closest to our Spirit Turtle Island, and equipped with a transmission formation, is Heavenly Phenomenon Island!"

"On the island, a sect called Purple Jade Sect holds overwhelming power, monopolizing the transmission formation. Just the profits from the transmission formation fees alone can reach tens of thousands of intermediate-grade spirit stones each year. After submitting forty percent, the remaining sixty percent is quite substantial..." Lin Houyuan explained each point.

And Lin Shiming finally understood why Lin Shijie was talking about Lin Shiyi.

Naturally, the Lin Family’s plans could not entail subservience to Purple Jade Sect, nor could the Lin Family suddenly appear from Heavenly Phenomenon Island, for even if they managed to deal with Purple Jade Sect, the Coral Alliance behind them might not accept the Lin Family.

They might even mistake them for spies from another family.

Accordingly, the Lin Family intended to start with the three major Foundation Establishment forces under Purple Jade Sect, particularly targeting the Ye Family on Heavenly Phenomenon Island, which engaged in the alchemy business.

The Family Head of the Ye Family, Ye Changyun, had died of poisoning ten years ago. The Ye Family, having lost their only Foundation Establishment peak combatant, was nearly retreating from Heavenly Phenomenon Island, and tracing back three hundred years, it was indeed the Ye Family who were the true masters of Heavenly Phenomenon Island.

Naturally, they became the Lin Family’s collaborators. The Lin Family needed a status while the other party needed strength support. @@novelbin@@

The first step in their collaboration was the matrimonial alliance between Lin Shiyi and the Ye Family’s Ye Yujiao.

Lin Shiming truly supported the family’s plans but looked at Lin Shiyi with a slight unease. Seeing his second brother grinning foolishly, he felt relieved. If Lin Shiyi was dissatisfied, he wouldn’t be smiling so happily.

And with Lin Shiyi’s current mid Foundation Establishment stage body cultivation level, he could easily rank in the top three in strength within the Ye Family and find a solid footing on Heavenly Phenomenon Island.

The discussions also included when the Lin Family should increase their shops’ output, when to help the Ye Family rise to become the second power on Heavenly Phenomenon Island, and when to cannily replace Purple Jade Sect.

"Shiming, do you have anything else to add?" After Lin Houyuan spoke, Lin Xianzhi looked towards Lin Shiming.

"Reporting to Seventh Great-Uncle, the family’s arrangements are very appropriate, but one more thing to note is that we must thoroughly investigate the True Person status of the one behind Purple Jade Sect, and also best to clarify the True Person who used to be in contact with the Ye Family," Lin Shiming added after a pause.

Even in such a vast sea domain, to occupy an island with a transmission formation of the fourth rank, there must naturally be a Golden Core True Person behind it. Although the Lin Family also had the Flaming Sword in the Sword Pavilion, Lin Shiming was not necessarily someone who could command it.

Unless he could make the Flaming Sword owe him something!

On the other hand, the Golden Core True Person of the Coral Alliance was amenable to being persuaded with spirit stone interests.

"Well, then we’ll handle it this way!" Lin Xianzhi nodded, affirming the family’s direction. The Lin Family could steadily establish shops on Heavenly Phenomenon Island. Since the Ye Family has declined, they naturally couldn’t maintain so many shops. After taking their time to plot and eventually taking over Heavenly Phenomenon Island, securing the income from both the transmission formations and the marketplaces, the Lin Family would truly have a firm foothold among the Purple Mansion families.

"Seventh Great-Uncle, at the Yunzhou auction, I acquired a treasure map, possibly leading to the entrance of a Profound Grade Secret Realm!" After discussing important matters, Lin Shiming took out the treasure map he had auctioned.