Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Chapter 349: Chapter 216 Ye Pinghai’s Request_3

He strode forward and gave Ye Pinghai a bow, then spoke, “Tian Ming greets Grandpa Sea. Just six years apart, and you seem to have grown even stronger.”

Ye Pinghai waved his hand modestly and said, “You’re really impressive, young man. A few years go by, and your cultivation has broken through to the Foundation Building Fourth Level. When I was your age, I had just broken through Foundation Establishment. Compared to you, I’m hardly in the same league.”

“Haha, Grandpa Sea overestimates me.”

Lin Tianming replied and proceeded to greet the elders, then sat down with his father at the lowest seating, waiting for something.

Seated in a high position, Ye Pinghai surveyed the few people in the hall, and Lin Shikang immediately understood.

He spoke with a grave expression, “The people here are all core members of our Lin Family and those familiar to Brother Ye. If there’s anything you need help with, just speak frankly. Over the years, you’ve gone to great lengths for the Lin Family. As long as it’s within our power, I can speak on behalf of the Lin Family and promise to do our utmost.”

Seeing Lin Shikang’s earnest expression and firm tone of voice, Ye Pinghai let out a hearty laugh.

“Good.”

“If the brothers speak so straightforwardly, then I won’t beat around the bush.”

At this moment, Lin Tianming and all the other clan members perked up, all eager to learn if Ye Pinghai’s reason for visiting was indeed for the Golden Core Path as they had guessed.

Ye Pinghai pondered for a moment, then made up his mind.

“I do have a matter to discuss on this visit. If Tian Ming had attended the major auction at Qianchuan Market several years ago, perhaps you could guess some of it. I did indeed obtain the Gold Fruit.”

“And this visit is to make preparations for my impact on the Golden Core Stage.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expression grew serious. The Gold Fruit had indeed been obtained by him, and the impact of reaching the Golden Core Realm was no trivial matter. The entire Wei Kingdom had only a few dozen Golden Core Cultivators, which showed how much attention this matter would attract if it got out.

Ye Pinghai seemed to have anticipated the crowd’s reaction and continued while they were in astonishment;

“As a Loose Cultivator, my situation is well known to everybody. I plan to make an attempt on the Golden Core Realm in three years’ time, for which I wish to rely on the Lin Family Treasured Land and the wisdom of Ancestor of the Lin Family. The spiritual energy in Green Bamboo Mountain is rich enough to support my advancement.

“As for the actual process of reaching the Golden Core Stage, I do not need any help from you all. If I die under the Heavenly Tribulation, consider my possessions as compensation. If, by chance, I succeed, I shall not hesitate to face death for any crisis the Lin Family might face in the future.”

“Should there be any falsehood in my words, may I never advance an inch on my path again. I wonder if Brother Lin and everyone present is willing to help me out?”

No sooner had the words fallen than Ye Pinghai looked at Lin Shikang with an anxious yet hopeful expression.

He had made full preparations for his attempt on the Golden Core Realm. Although it was possible to forge ahead alone, finding a spiritually abundant and safe locale was not easy.

Beyond that, more crucial was the breakthrough wisdom left by the ancestor of the Lin Family. Such knowledge was rare throughout the Wei Kingdom, and he dared not seek help from Golden Elixir Forces.

There were other families with ancestors who had reached Golden Elixir Experts, but his relationships with those families were mediocre. They would not help without receiving some treasure in exchange, and he had to be wary of them coveting the Gold Fruit.

In such circumstances, the Lin Family was his first choice. His interactions over the years had shown that the Lin Family Members were of good character and the family’s reputation in the Cultivation World had always been excellent; they were unlikely to commit avarice.

If the Lin Family were to turn greedy and snatch the Core Formation treasures, he wasn’t completely powerless to resist. He had prepared a trump card capable of inflicting severe damage on the Lin Family, which was extremely important.

If the Lin Family refused his request for help, he had other families in mind. If there was truly no suitable option, he would have to take a risk and find an appropriate Spirit Land to attempt the Golden Core alone.

Collecting his thoughts, Lin Shikang, sitting nearby, did not seem to ponder much. He exchanged nods with Lin Shihua and Lin Shilu, and finally turned to Lin Tianming, seemingly seeking his opinion.

Lin Tianming didn’t hesitate, as they had discussed and reached a unanimous decision beforehand, if Ye Pinghai sought help, they would agree immediately.

Whether he succeeded or not, there would be no loss for the Lin Family; once he made a breakthrough, remembering the previous life-saving grace and the assistance of Core Formation this time, the Lin Family would have a slim chance of survival in any future crisis.

Besides, him attempting a breakthrough in the Lin Family Clan Grounds meant all Foundation Establishment Clan Members could closely witness the Power of the Threefold Thunder Tribulation, an extremely rare opportunity. In time, when someone from the Lin Family made an impact on the Golden Core Realm, they could make advance preparations.

No matter the outcome of the impact on the Golden Core, the Lin Family wouldn’t be at a loss and would even gain a lot of experience.

Having thought this through, Lin Tianming nodded without hesitation to express his opinion.

Seeing Lin Tianming confirm, Lin Shikang spoke up, “Brother Ye has been kind to the Lin Family over the years, and now that he needs the Lin Family, naturally, we should lend a helping hand. Brother, you can represent the Lin Family and accept this matter; we hope Brother Ye can step onto the Golden Core Path in one fell swoop.”

When Lin Shikang agreed to the matter, Ye Pinghai breathed a sigh of relief.

As he was getting older and his potential was dwindling, he couldn’t afford to waste much time. If the Lin Family refused to help, it would have caused him much trouble and delayed him unnecessarily.

Fortunately, the Lin Family nearly agreed without a second thought, which was somewhat unexpected for him.

Regaining his composure, he laughed heartily and then said, “A great kindness does not warrant thanks; if by some fluke I succeed, I will definitely not forget the grace of the Lin Family.”

Lin Shikang laughed as well, “Brother Ye, no need to overthink it. Helping out is just a minor effort. Honored that Brother Ye holds the Lin Family in such regard, just focus on your Golden Core breakthrough with peace of mind. I here make a promise, there will be no vile intentions, and should I harbor any malevolence, may my path in cultivation not advance a single inch.”

Seeing Lin Shikang state his position so clearly and make such a promise, if he harbored any greedy thoughts and acted against him, it would be difficult to make further progress with his state of mind damaged.

At this thought, he was somewhat moved and let down his guard.@@novelbin@@

What followed was a lively scene, as the clan members and Ye Pinghai exchanged cultivation experiences, with Ye Pinghai having no reservations. In his Second Order Superior Alchemy Expertise, Lin Tianming and Lin Shigong absorbed a lot of experience in the art of Alchemy.

The lively exchange continued well into the day, with everyone reaping benefits.

As evening approached, accompanied by the family’s senior members, they warmly hosted a banquet for Ye Pinghai, where the clan members also had the rare opportunity to gather and heartily drink Spiritual Wine, creating an extremely warm atmosphere.

In a moment filled with laughter, the wariness between them melted away, and their affection deepened.

Time flew swiftly, and half a month passed quickly.

On this clear morning, on the Bluestone Street of the clan grounds, Lin Shikang and Ye Pinghai were walking in front, followed by several key clan members, with Lin Tianming among them.

Soon after, they arrived at the plaza in front of the mountain gate.

With a smile, Ye Pinghai clasped his fist towards Lin Shikang and the others and said, “Brother Shi Kang, fellow daoists, thank you for your warm hospitality. I need to make further preparations, and in three years, I will come on time as agreed.”

“Take care, I shall take my leave.”

The Lin Family members on the other side nodded, returned the gesture with clasped hands, and then Lin Shikang gave a few instructions to Lin Xingrong beside him.

Lin Xingrong nodded and then approached Ye Pinghai, ready to accompany him back to Qianchuan Market.

After the two nodded to each other, they left the Protective Clan Formation.

Outside the Protective Clan Formation, Ye Pinghai summoned the Inkwind Spirit Boat, and the two hopped on, one after the other. Then, turning into a dark shadow, they flew toward the northern Qianchuan Market.

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