Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

The azure sea surface gently undulated, the waves already growing calmer and more tranquil.

Countless cultivators flew in and out of Heavenly Phenomenon Island.

In the markets, the cries of vendors were ceaseless, and the taverns were noisy to the extreme.

After the beast tide, the somewhat mortal side hidden within the hearts of the many cultivators once again emerged.

They drank Spiritual Wine, changed out of their garments soaked with Demonic Beast blood, and adorned themselves with luxurious silk robes.

They walked under the sunlight.

Slightly tilting their heads upwards, they basked in the long-missed comfort.

Lin Shiming stepped off the Transmission Formation, and in his Storage Bag, there were now many more Spiritual Objects.

Among these objects, there was a portion of Purple Mansion Jade Liquid, two Zi Xuan Precious Jades, and also two hundred Foundation Establishment Pills, as well as a large number of Second and Third-Rank Magic Artifacts.

All of these were rewards from the demon-slaying leaderboard.

Lin Shiming, of course, undeniably ranked first on the Purple Mansion demon-slaying leaderboard of Heavenly Phenomenon Island, and even on the overall leaderboard of Xu Ri Island, he was still first, although the rewards were calculated according to each separate leaderboard.

The second and third positions on the leaderboard were Jiuxiao Scatter Man and Lin Shijie, respectively.

Of course, this was also the result of Lin Shiming's sharing of battle merits.

True Person Hongyu did not contest Lin Shiming on this matter, and even if she had, these rewards would still have fallen into the Lin Family's hands.

Beyond this, the Lin Family also needed to distribute rewards to the cultivators on Heavenly Phenomenon Island.

As for the specific cultivators to receive the distribution, Lin Shiming was planning to entrust Jiuxiao Scatter Man with the task.

With treasures in the Storage Bag, the streets were bustling, revealing their original prosperity; in the future, there would only be more cultivators here.

The Lin Family, in association with Nine Dragon Island's Fengxing Trading Company, would see the number of cultivators coming to Jiuyue Island multiply countless times compared to now.

The war had ended, but for Nine Dragon Island and even Jiuyue Island, there would likely be an unending influx of cultivators venturing deeper into the Outer Sea!

However, faced with the coming prosperity, Lin Shiming had no smile to show, especially when seeing the reconstructed lofts and the remnants lingering in the corners, and the feeling that some figures were missing in the marketplaces.

The Lin Family had not fared well in this beast tide.

It was only when Lin Shiming arrived at the foot of Zi Yu Mountain and gazed upon the Lin Family compound, looking at the Ascending Immortal Ladder, that he felt some consolation.

The sight before him was very different from the marketplace; after restoring the arrangement of Zi Yu Mountain, it was filled with white cloths and white candles, the somber sound of bells ringing continuously.

Everyone wore white robes, with solemn expressions, and countless cultivators were kowtowing step by step on the Ascending Immortal Ladder.

With each step, they knelt devoutly.

The leaders among them were Lin Shiyuan and Lin Shilei.

Those kneeling had all lost close relatives in the beast tide.

They adhered to each step as if they were carrying the spirits of their heroic dead back.

Lin Shiming did not speak, only giving a devout bow.

The entire Lin Family mourned in silence for three days.

The entire ancestral shrine was lit with candles day and night.

Lin Shiming himself wore plain clothes and sat in silent meditation in the ancestral shrine for three days.

It was not until the fourth day that Jiuxiao Scatter Man arrived, bringing Lin Houwei from the marketplaces, and Lin Shiming also emerged from the ancestral shrine, landing in the great hall.

"Elder Jiuxiao, you have worked hard these days!" Lin Shiming said sincerely.

During these days of the Lin Family's mourning, Jiuxiao Scatter Man had been presiding over all the big and small matters within the marketplaces.

One must know that although the beast tide had ended, there were still Demonic Beasts lingering in various places across the islands.

"This is what I should do," replied Jiuxiao Scatter Man with a nod.

"However, I am ashamed of my inadequate strength..." Jiuxiao Scatter Man obviously thought of Lin Yuqing.

And he also thought of the Lin Family's mountain covered with white cloth.

"Elder Jiuxiao need not feel guilty; it is the Lin Family that is still weak," Lin Shiming shook his head, not blaming Jiuxiao Scatter Man, who had not abandoned them during the great battle and had made contributions to defending Heavenly Phenomenon Island.

"Elder Jiuxiao, do you still remember the agreement we had before?" Lin Shiming asked.

Jiuxiao Scatter Man's expression brightened a bit, showing some excitement.

"Of course I remember."

"Now that the beast tide has stabilized, we can return to the Eastern Domain. Additionally, I may need to trouble Daoist Jiuxiao here!" Lin Shiming took out the numerous scales of the Chameleon Flood Dragon, shimmering with changing colors, which, even long after its death, continued to shift.

"This is?"

"Please assist me in crafting a Fourth-Order Supreme Grade Magical Treasure, preferably a concealment one!"

"Might this be somewhat wasteful?" Jiuxiao Scatter Man hesitated, as these were scales from a Fifth-Order Jiaolong, and moreover from the rare Chameleon Flood Dragon.

The materials could be considered Intermediate Grade among the Fifth Order.

Using them to forge only a Fourth-Order Supreme Grade Magical Treasure indeed seemed like an overuse.

"It's fine; this time was extremely perilous, and if there are leftovers, I would like Elder Jiuxiao to craft a Formless Sword as well!"

Lin Shiming was clearly aware that making this decision was something he had contemplated for a long time. Upon reaching the Eastern Domain, security was of the utmost importance. Having offended the Heavenly Demon Sect, both Heavenly Demon True Person and Liu He True Person might be waiting for him to walk into their trap.

While a Fifth-Order Magical Treasure would be desirable, the Lin Family did not possess a Fifth-Order Artifact Refiner, and he himself could not utilize a Fifth-Order Magical Treasure.

Attaining the Gold Condensation Pill safely was now the most prudent course of action.

"Very well, but I might need quite a few additional materials!" Jiuxiao Scatter Man nodded.

Lin Shiming then took out a Token, allowing Jiuxiao Scatter Man to select from the Lin Family's Treasure Pavilion; even if they lacked anything, they should spread the word through the family immediately.

After the discussion ended, Jiuxiao Scatter Man was about to leave when he saw Lin Shiming take out a Jade Pot; from within the pot emanated an intoxicating fragrance that instantly made Jiuxiao Scatter Man freeze in place.

Jiuxiao Scatter Man sniffed slightly, his gaze drawn to Lin Shiming's pot, his eyes reflecting incredulity.

In the end, he looked at Lin Shiming tentatively.