43: Enter Qinglan Sect

In the immortal cultivator territory near the Qingyang Mountain Range, only the Qinglan Sect had a Second-Order Alchemist who had the opportunity to refine Foundation Establishment Pills.

Therefore, Foundation Establishment Pills were almost entirely monopolized by the Qinglan Sect.

Even the Spirit Treasure Pavilion in Yang City did not sell Foundation Establishment Pills.

For ordinary Cultivators, there was only one way to Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage: join the Qinglan Sect and consume a Foundation Establishment Pill.

Only those peerless Geniuses could Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage without consuming a Foundation Establishment Pill, and their Spiritual Root talent must at least be a top-tier Heavenly Spiritual Root or a variant Spiritual Root.

However, the Qinglan Sect still left a way out for other forces, which was to exchange large quantities of Cultivation resources, but this was a completely unequal transaction.

Lin Xuanbo had lived for nearly two hundred years, was experienced, and had a very deep understanding of issues.

Even knowing that they would be severely exploited by the Qinglan Sect, their Lin Family still had to extend their necks.

"Yuhuan, I'll leave this matter to you. You can use any resources within the Family as you wish, but you must bring back the Foundation Establishment Pill."

Lin Yuheng nodded firmly; the Foundation Establishment Pill he had consumed when he had Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment was also obtained by his father in the same way.

...

The next day.

Qinglan Sect.

The Qinglan Sect was located on Qingyun Peak, on the outskirts of the Qingyang Mountain Range. Its territory was more than five times the size of the Lin Family's Cloud Mist Mountain, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi was even denser.

At this moment, Lin Yuheng stood silently at the foot of Qingyun Peak, waiting for a patrolling Disciple of the Qinglan Sect to announce him.

"If only we could develop our Lin Family to be as powerful as the Qinglan Sect! By then, there would naturally be a large number of forces willing to submit to us," Lin Yuheng lamented.

Just as he was lost in thought, an Inner Sect Disciple of the Qinglan Sect, dressed in white, walked over and said indifferently to Lin Yuheng:

"Lin Family Head, our Grand Elder is currently in seclusion, and Sect Master Yuan is in the main hall to receive you. Please follow me!"

Even though the other party only had Qi Refinement Stage Great Perfection Cultivation, he was not overly respectful to the Foundation Establishment Stage powerhouse Lin Yuheng and maintained a humble yet unyielding demeanor.

This was the confidence brought by leaning on a large Sect force.

"Alright!"

Lin Yuheng did not get angry; he just silently followed behind this middle-aged Cultivator in white.

The organizational structure of the Qinglan Sect was more systematic. The closer one got to the peak of Qingyun Peak, the more abundant the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi became, and correspondingly, only Cultivators of higher status were qualified to reside there.

Near the peak were the Immortal Caves of the Sect Master, Grand Elder, and other Elders.

The Sect Master of the Qinglan Sect was meeting Lin Yuheng in his own Immortal Cave this time, so Lin Yuheng also had the opportunity to explore the core area of the Qinglan Sect.

Yuan Wang was the Sect Master of the Qinglan Sect. He had been in office for over fifty years, and his Cultivation had reached Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection. He was just a step away from entering the ranks of Golden Core Stage powerhouses.

One should know that Golden Core Stage Cultivators near the Qingyang Mountain Range were almost invincible.

He lightly pinched his brow, having just managed to finish dealing with some important Sect affairs.

As Sect Master, although he could obtain a large amount of Cultivation resources, it also wasted a lot of his time for Cultivation and profound comprehension.

Yuan Wang's concubine moved with light steps, slowly walked over, and softly said, "Husband, the Lin Family Head has arrived. Should I let him in now?"

"No rush, find an excuse to make him wait for a while!" Yuan Wang said indifferently.

As Sect Master, his art of managing people had reached the pinnacle of Perfection.

"Alright!"

After receiving Yuan Wang's instructions, the concubine, whose appearance was clear and refined, walked out of the Immortal Cave.

"Our Sect Master is currently at a critical juncture in his seclusion. We hope Family Head Lin can wait for a while."

Lin Yuheng did not reveal any emotions and said, "No rush, no rush!"

In his heart, he had already greeted Yuan Wang's ancestors for eighteen generations. If he didn't have a favor to ask, Lin Yuheng would have flicked his sleeves and left long ago.

Even if he was in seclusion, he could wait in the reception hall within the Immortal Cave; there was no reason to stand outside the Immortal Cave.

After about three hours, the concubine finally led him into the Immortal Cave.

Sect Master Yuan Wang's Immortal Cave, due to the arrangement of a Second-Order Spirit Gathering Array, had Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi so dense that it was almost liquefying.

Upon entering the Immortal Cave's range, his pores instantly opened, and his body felt as if it was constantly being cleansed.

Within the Immortal Cave, many rare Spirit Medicine and Spirit Fruits were planted, including even precious Spirit Medicine with a hundred years of medicinal age.

If these were placed outside, they would surely cause a bloody storm.

Seeing Lin Yuheng's astonished expression, the concubine couldn't help but cover her mouth and snicker.

Soon, Lin Yuheng was led into the reception hall by the concubine.

In the main seat of the reception hall, Yuan Wang was resting with his eyes closed. He slowly opened his eyes when he saw Lin Yuheng enter.

Lin Yuheng quickly clasped his fists and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader Yuan! I have long admired your great name, and now I am finally fortunate enough to meet you. I am Lin Yuheng, the current Family Head of the Lin Family."

"You are now the Lin Family Head? I seem to remember the original Lin Family Head was Lin Xuanbo."

Yuan Wang spoke with a puzzled expression. In truth, as Sect Master, he knew all this information; he just wanted to probe Lin Yuheng's words and observe his reaction.

"Lin Xuanbo is my father; he passed away a few years ago. Now, the Lin Family is under my leadership," Lin Yuheng explained, a hint of sadness appearing on his face.

On the surface, the Lin Family only had him, an Early Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator, while the old Family Head Lin Xuanbo had already passed away due to his Lifespan running out.

"Oh, so that's how it is!" Yuan Wang looked thoughtful.

"I have come to seek an audience with Sect Leader Yuan this time, hoping to gain the protection of the Qinglan Sect," Lin Yuheng said, adopting a humble and subservient posture.

"Everything will be done according to the previous rules. Your Lin Family will offer a fixed amount of Cultivation resources annually, and every five years, you will send a direct descendant to Cultivate in our Qinglan Sect. When the Lin Family faces a crisis, our Qinglan Sect will offer assistance."

Yuan Wang spoke slowly, his tone revealing the authority of a superior.

"This is an honor for our Lin Family!"

Lin Yuheng continued, "There is one more matter, which I hope the Sect Master can grant."

"Feel free to speak!"

"Our Lin Family wishes to request two Foundation Establishment Pills. There are Cultivators in our Family whose Cultivation has reached Qi Refinement Stage Great Perfection, but they have been unable to Breakthrough due to the lack of Foundation Establishment Pills..."

"This matter is difficult. There are also many Disciples within the Sect who need Foundation Establishment Pills to Breakthrough their Cultivation, and they have always been in short supply. I just don't know what resources the Lin Family has brought that can be exchanged for two Foundation Establishment Pills?"

The two old foxes, who had lived for a thousand years, were playing a game of 'Liao Zhai'. Just from their verbal exchange, the hidden stakes could be seen.

Yuan Wang's unspoken meaning was that he would not give the Foundation Establishment Pills unless Lin Yuheng provided Cultivation resources that satisfied him.

Lin Yuheng took a deep breath and said, "Sect Leader Yuan, I have brought over all of the Lin Family's savings."