Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Chapter 463: Chapter 268 Visit_2 Chapter 463: Chapter 268 Visit_2 Here, the prices of treasures were significantly higher, often nearly double the usual rate.

Even so, the business here was enough to make any power envious.

Upon reflection, Lin Tianming could understand why.

The dangers here were self-evident, and the risks involved in moving treasures were much higher, compounded by the limited number of shops and the overall strength of Foundation Establishment Cultivators far surpassing any market in the Wei Kingdom.

Given these reasons, such high prices were normal, and such bustling business was the due reward for those involved.

After all, “Where there is risk, there is opportunity” was no lie; the more dangerous the place, the easier it was to earn Spirit Stones.

Fortunately, he had made ample preparations before coming to Yuyao City, with a good supply of Elixirs and talisman paper, so he wouldn’t need to restock on treasures for a while unless he suffered a significant loss.

Otherwise, with prices like these, even though he had plenty of Spirit Stones and treasures, spending them would be painful enough.

The two strolled around the Sky Dragon Pavilion and left empty-handed, continuing their leisurely walk through the shop district.

Soon, Lin Tianming and his companion arrived at the East District of Yuyao City, where Zhenyang Sect Disciples resided.

Glancing around, the layout here was similar to their own living area, with numerous stone halls arrayed together, but here the buildings were larger and appeared more exquisite.

The two approached a secluded stone hall. Lin Tianming cast a Law Decree, and soon the hall’s protective spells receded, revealing an entrance.

Stepping through one after the other, they entered, where Li Xiuyuan was already waiting at the entrance, calling out warmly from afar.

“Lin, it’s been a while. To think that you representing the Lin Family in this war against the Demon Beasts!”

“Hehe… Our Lin Family’s strength is limited. The elders truly couldn’t spare the effort, so I had to join the battle myself!”

Lin Tianming replied with a smile, then respectfully clasped his hands and exchanged pleasantries with Li Xiuyuan.

“And who might this be?”

Seeing the woman by Lin Tianming’s side, Li Xiuyuan was very curious, as he had never seen Qin Xi before, which prompted his question.

“Li, this is my cousin, Lin Tianxi, who has joined me in responding to your Sect’s call to arms.”

“Hurry and greet Li!” urged Lin Tianming, looking at Qin Xi by his side.

“I offer my greetings to you, Li!” Qin Xi curtseyed graciously, with all the poise expected of a Lin Family member.

“Haha… So this is Lin’s cousin, truly a lady of talent and beauty, a genius with both gifts combined, truly the envy of others!”

Li Xiuyuan couldn’t help but praise her as he looked at Qin Xi.

Indeed, he was captivated by her beauty upon first sight.

Moreover, she was younger than Lin Tianming yet had already reached the Foundation Establishment Second Layer, which was simply unbelievable.

Lin Tianming’s talents had already impressed many, but here was a female member of the Lin Family with frightening abilities.

One could imagine that with its pool of talented individuals, the Lin Family would certainly rise to prominence and perhaps even become a Golden Core Family if they had a hundred years of stable development.

Such fortune of the Lin Family was indeed enviable.

Regaining his composure, Li Xiuyuan exchanged pleasantries with Lin Tianming and then promptly invited Lin Tianming and his cousin into his abode.

Lin Tianming was not one to stand on ceremony, so he and his cousin followed Li Xiuyuan deeper into the stone hall, while he began to introduce the place to them.

Through Li Xiuyuan’s introduction and his own observations, it was indeed clear that the treatment Zhenyang Sect Disciples received was much better; not only were their private abodes larger, but each also had their own stone hall.

Besides, the Spiritual Energy in this area was even denser than where they resided.

Although it’s not obvious, if one stays here to cultivate for a long period, the difference will become apparent over time.

But there’s nothing to be done about it, who would that person be if not a core disciple of the Zhenyang Sect.

As the overlord of the Southern Wei Kingdom, it’s natural to give priority to disciples from their own sect, so such a disparity is to be expected.

Before long, the three people including Lin Tianming were seated in the reception room, where Li Xiuyuan served his treasured Spiritual Tea as hospitality, and then they started to chat leisurely.

After exchanging pleasantries, Li Xiuyuan got straight to the point.

“Lin, I assume that during our meeting at Qianchuan Market, my junior brother Wang Zhi might have shared some matters with you. What are your thoughts on this?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Tianming pondered for a moment, then spoke, “Li, I’m not opposed to joining your team.”

“However, could you disclose a bit more information, so that I can make a clearer decision before committing?”

Hearing this, Li Xiuyuan nodded and responded, “Your concerns, Lin, I fully understand. Even if you hadn’t asked, I would not have concealed anything.”

“You must be aware of the reason behind my envy to form a team, and why I’m making such a grand effort for this task.”

“Frankly speaking, with the battle against the Demon Beast Army at the front lines involving thousands or tens of thousands of cultivators, forming teams of a certain size is quite common.”

“The sect encourages us disciples to use this opportunity to compete for merits and talents, in preparation for the upcoming exploration of the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm.”

“As for the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm, you’ve certainly heard of it. The top three contributors, be they from families or Loose Cultivators, can enter the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm.”

“This time, my goal is to prepare for the Impact of the Golden Core Stage in the future. As long as my recruited team is among the top ten in terms of the number and quality of Demonic Beasts killed, I will earn a spot to enter the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm.”

“So, this opportunity is something I’m pursuing with clear purpose, that’s why I’m recruiting cultivators, to take a chance for my own path.”

Li Xiuyuan explained earnestly, with a detailed introduction, sharing almost everything he knew and his plans without reservations.

Soon, Lin Tianming understood the arrangement of the Zhenyang Sect and was somewhat interested in Li Xiuyuan’s earnest invitation.

Still, he remained prudent and didn’t immediately agree.

At this time, Lin Tianming asked with a perplexed expression, “Li, may I know how many teams the Zhenyang Sect will organize this time, and are there any restrictions on the teams you’re recruiting?”

“Besides, in the upcoming battles against the Demon Beasts, will it be fair among the teams, and are there chances we’ll be assigned to some dangerous tasks?”

Lin Tianming didn’t hold back, laying out all the questions he wanted to know.

Hearing these questions, Li Xiuyuan nodded. He did not seem reserved about Lin’s caution and inquiries.

Li Xiuyuan thought for a moment and then began to explain patiently.

“For this frontline resistance against the Demon Beast Army, besides our Zhenyang Sect, the other two Golden Core Sects have made similar arrangements.”

“Regarding the issues you’re concerned about, Lin, I can tell you clearly that this time our sect has deployed two hundred disciples at the Foundation Establishment Stage, all with the qualifications to recruit a team.”

“Each disciple can recruit up to fifty Foundation Establishment Cultivators to form a team, without a limit on the level of cultivation.”

“As for whether we will be assigned to execute special tasks, it’s hard to say. However, if there are dangerous tasks assigned, the sect will provide compensation accordingly, and won’t let us perish for nothing.”

Relieved by Li’s words, Lin Tianming could see that the Zhenyang Sect took this matter seriously, with well-thought-out and relatively fair rules.

As Li had said, this was not only a test for their disciples but also for the summoned cultivators. To secure a spot to enter the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm, one must achieve enough merit.

Given how difficult it is for a cultivator alone to rank among the top three, due to the large base of summoned cultivators and the inclusion of many at the Foundation Establishment Late-Stage, it indeed seemed a wise choice to join a team formed by disciples of the Zhenyang Sect, to cooperate and fulfill mutual needs.