44: The Ownership of the Foundation Building Pill

“Five thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones!”

“Two catties of six-hundred-year-old Cloud Mist Tea!”

“Two thousand catties of Spirit Rice!”

“These are the resources our Lin Family is offering to exchange for two Foundation Establishment Pills, Sect Leader Yuan, what do you think?”

These resources, let alone exchanging for two Foundation Establishment Pills, should be enough for ten.

But who made Qinglan Sect hold a monopoly? He had no choice but to hand over so many resources.

Finally, he added two thousand catties of Spirit Rice, which his sister-in-law had painstakingly cultivated.

A hint of imperceptible greed flashed in Yuan Wang's eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

These resources were extremely precious even to him, a Cultivator at the Great Perfection of the Foundation Establishment Stage, and he could even use them to acquire some Spirit Medicine he needed to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage.

Yuan Wang hesitantly said, “The resources provided by Clan Chief Lin are very precious, but you also know that refining Foundation Establishment Pills is not easy. Not to mention the precious Materials, just hiring a Second-Order Alchemist is a huge expense.”

Even with Lin Yuheng's strong mentality, he couldn't sit still. He hurriedly said, “No matter how precious a Foundation Establishment Pill is, it shouldn't be impossible to exchange for it with these resources, right?”

Yuan Wang glanced indifferently at Lin Yuheng, then said, “It can be exchanged, but only for one.”

“Alright, I'll exchange!”

Lin Yuheng only exchanged a large amount of resources for one Foundation Establishment Pill, but this was also within reason.

Qinglan Sect controlled the only channel to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills, and they would definitely drive a hard bargain.

...

After Lin Yuheng walked out of the Immortal Cave, Yuan Wang's concubine came out. She had been hiding behind a screen the whole time, and she had heard their entire conversation.

“Husband, this Lin Family seems to have accumulated quite a lot of Cultivation resources. It seems their development in recent years has been relatively fast among the major Cultivation Families.”

As Yuan Wang's concubine, she was not just a pretty face. Not only was she a Second-Order Spiritual Planter herself, but she was also intelligent and saw things very clearly.

Yuan Wang didn't say much, and it was hard to guess what he was thinking. Yuan Wang handed her the Cloud Mist Tea and Spirit Rice, saying, “Huiniang, you are a Second-Order Spiritual Planter. Take a look at the quality of these things?”

The concubine named Huiniang quickly took the Storage Pouch and began to inspect its contents.

“These Cloud Mist Teas have all reached six hundred years of age. They are good things! It's a pity I can't see the Lin Family's six-hundred-year-old tea tree with my own eyes.”

“These Spirit Rice… seem to be of higher quality than those grown by conventional methods, and the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi contained within them is richer.”

Yuan Wang chuckled and said, “This is an unexpected surprise.”

He silently thought to himself, “The Lin Family cannot be touched for now. The immediate priority is to gather resources for forming a Golden Core and Breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage in one fell swoop.”

At that time, Qinglan Sect would have two Golden Cores, and their dominant position near the Qingyang Mountain Range would be unshakeable.

...

Most of the third-generation members of the Lin Family had gathered in the Family's deliberation hall, and even those who had been in seclusion for Cultivation for many years came out to join the fun.

The reason was none other than that the Clan Chief had exchanged for a Foundation Establishment Pill from Qinglan Sect, and this meeting was to discuss the ownership of this Foundation Establishment Pill.

The atmosphere was tense, with three strong competitors: Lin Yucheng's Family, Han Yuxiu, and Lin Yubai.

Especially Han Yuxiu and Han Yuying, the two sisters, their eyes were almost spitting fire as they stared directly at each other.

Lin Yubai was Lin Yongmao's paternal granduncle and was also in charge of managing the Spirit Beast courtyard. His Cultivation had also reached the Great Perfection of the Qi Refinement Stage.

Everyone looked on as if enjoying a show, watching the two sisters, Han Yuying and Han Yuxiu.

Han Yuying's Family had two people who needed this Foundation Establishment Pill, while Han Yuxiu herself had also reached the Great Perfection of the Qi Refinement Stage and also needed a Foundation Establishment Pill to Breakthrough her current Realm.

The two had always been at odds, which was a recognized fact in the Lin Family. Especially Han Yuxiu, who always wanted to outdo Han Yuying in everything.

“Sister, this Foundation Establishment Pill was exchanged by my husband with great difficulty from Qinglan Sect. It should rightfully belong to our Family.” Han Yuxiu said as if it were a matter of course, as if the Foundation Establishment Pill was already in her possession.

And Han Yuxiu was not to be outdone. She had never been afraid of an argument. She said, “The contributions my husband and I have made to the Family are obvious to everyone. Whether it's spiritual plant or hunting demons, neither can be without! If this Foundation Establishment Pill isn't given to our Family, how many Family disciples will be disheartened?!”

Han Yuxiu still said, unwilling to show weakness, “I also have the necessary contribution points and meet the exchange conditions. It's not like only your Family is qualified.”

“The Clan Chief is here!”

Someone shouted from the crowd, and the two finally ceased their bickering.

Lin Yuheng entered, took his seat at the Clan Chief's exclusive position, and calmly scanned the crowd. The deliberation hall immediately quieted down.

“Everyone, stop arguing. I have already decided on the ownership of this Foundation Establishment Pill. It should be given to Old Four's Family. Not only because of their contribution points, but more importantly, because of the contributions Old Four's Family has made to our Lin Family.”

Lin Yuheng said very seriously, while glaring at Han Yuxiu a few times, with a warning in his eyes.

Han Yuxiu was somewhat unwilling to show weakness. Her gaze met Lin Yuheng's, and she didn't expect her own husband to side with outsiders. However, Han Yuxiu knew that she shouldn't go against him in the current situation.

She had originally thought this Foundation Establishment Pill was hers, but she didn't expect Han Yuying's Family to get it.

Damn Lin Yuheng, if he didn't consider himself, he should at least consider his son.

Unlike Han Yuxiu's shame and indignation, Han Yuying had already revealed a triumphant expression. She stepped forward and took the jade bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill from Lin Yuheng.

As she passed by Han Yuxiu, she deliberately shook the jade bottle, full of provocation, as if saying, “You want it? I'm not giving it to you!”

Han Yuxiu's face had turned liver-colored. She wished she could leave the deliberation hall immediately, but the meeting of the Lin Family's third generation had not yet concluded.

Lin Yubai's expression also showed some dejection. Without a Foundation Establishment Pill, he might never have the chance to Foundation Establishment in his lifetime.

Lin Yuheng continued, “Besides distributing this Foundation Establishment Pill, there is one more matter that needs to be discussed with everyone.

It is already very difficult for us to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills from Qinglan Sect. Even some precious resources, Qinglan Sect will guard them jealously, so we need to find a way to break this deadlock.

I have two proposals here. I wonder if everyone agrees?”

Lin Yumo was the first to speak, “Clan Chief, as long as it benefits the development of our Lin Family, we are a hundred percent supportive.”

Lin Yubai cleared his throat, and after everyone's attention was focused on him, he said solemnly:

“First, encourage Family disciples to specialize in various arts. Besides Spiritual Plant Masters, the Family will allocate a large amount of resources to Cultivate Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, and Talisman Makers, etc.”

“Second, the Lin Family will send a team to explore other regions and strive to open up new channels for trading Foundation Establishment Pills.”