45: Lin's development direction

Lin Yuheng's words resonated like a heavy hammer in the hearts of every member of the third generation of the Lin Family.

When Lin Xuanbo completely handed over the Family's power to him, he decided to devote all his efforts to the Family's development.

All the disciples of the Lin Family's third generation were invigorated; while they might have had some internal conflicts before, they all temporarily set them aside at this moment.

Han Yuying echoed, "I approve of encouraging Family disciples to study various arts and crafts, and improving the treatment for those sub-professionals who pass the assessment."

Han Yuxiu also refused to be outdone, saying, "Our Lin Family currently only has Spiritual Plant Masters as a standout, and investing in other sub-professional fields is very worthwhile."

Lin Yubai said, "I suggest exchanging for some first-tier Legacies of other sub-professions at Spirit Treasure Pavilion, and the Family contribution points required for Family disciples to redeem these Legacies should just be a token amount."

Lin Yuheng nodded, showing an appreciative expression: "Previously, the Family's procurement was handled by Yubai. This task should still be given to you!"

Lin Yucheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let me handle this task. I have a connection with Shopkeeper Xu of Spirit Treasure Pavilion, and perhaps I can save some of the Family's resources."

Lin Yuheng nodded in agreement.

Han Yuying's tone shifted: "As for the second point the Clan Chief just mentioned, I believe it's inappropriate."

Lin Yuheng: "Why do you say that?"

Han Yuying continued: "To go to other territories, the only way is to cross the Qingyang Mountain Range, which is too dangerous. If personnel are lost along the way, it will severely deplete the Family's core strength."

Here, it's necessary to add a note about the geographical locations of Qingyang City, the Cultivator Family forces near the Qingyang Mountain Range, and Qinglan Sect.

These forces are all built on one side of the outer Qingyang Mountain Range. If one doesn't choose to cross the Qingyang Mountain Range, then one must choose to cross the Gloomy Abyss.

Although the Qingyang Mountain Range is dangerous, this danger is merely a known one, at most involving third-tier Yao Beasts.

However, the danger of the Gloomy Abyss is unknown. Many Cultivators who chose to explore the Gloomy Abyss have, without exception, disappeared without a trace.

Crossing the Dark Abyss is absolutely impossible!

This has long become a consensus among the forces near the Qingyang Mountain Range.

Lin Yuheng sighed: "That makes a lot of sense. Even if I personally lead the team, I probably wouldn't have the confidence to cross the Qingyang Mountain Range."

Lin Yucheng: "I do recall one force that can safely pass through the Qingyang Mountain Range—"

"Spirit Treasure Pavilion!"

Almost in unison, everyone spoke these three words.

Spirit Treasure Pavilion does not belong to any Family or Sect force; they only care about Spirit Stones, and their reputation is extremely high.

Lin Yucheng: "Spirit Treasure Pavilion must have some special method to pass through the Qingyang Mountain Range. Their team leaders' cultivation will not exceed the Foundation Establishment Stage."

Han Yuxiu: "If we can get their method, this problem might be easily solved."

Lin Yumo felt that the logic was flawed, and he asked: "But why does Spirit Treasure Pavilion have a method to cross the Qingyang Mountain Range, yet they don't bring Foundation Establishment Pills to sell?"

Lin Yucheng explained: "I know about this. A strong Dragon cannot suppress a local snake. Spirit Treasure Pavilion doesn't want to offend Qinglan Sect because of this, which is why they never procure or sell Foundation Establishment Pills."

"So that's how it is!"

Lin Yucheng continued: "I want to use some of the Family's resources to exchange with Shopkeeper Xu for the method of entering and exiting the Qingyang Mountain Range, or to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills from him. I wonder if the Clan Chief agrees?"

Lin Yuheng: "If possible, any of the Family's resources can be at your disposal."

Although the second plan was rejected, they seemed to have found a new Dao. However, whether it will ultimately succeed still depends on Lin Yucheng's follow-up.

Lin Yuheng: "Everyone can offer suggestions for the Family's development. As long as they are valuable, Family contribution points can be rewarded."

Everyone racked their brains, thinking.

Lin Yumo suddenly suggested: "Actually, there's a suggestion I've wanted to make for a long time. Our Lin Family is maintained by Family blood ties, but this is not the only way.

Perhaps, we can consider introducing more Cultivators with different surnames, accepting those Loose Cultivators who wish to join our Lin Family, and thereby expanding our influence."

Lin Yubai: "But 'those not of our kind are sure to be of a different mind.' Wouldn't that be a bit too risky? Moreover, if we do this, it will inevitably cause displeasure from Qinglan Sect."

Lin Yuheng: "Therefore, we must operate this in secret. First, we must ensure the character of the Cultivators who join the Family, and second, we must absolutely not be discovered by Qinglan Sect."

This suggestion, after being spoken by Lin Yuheng in this way, was naturally approved.

Lin Yuheng: "If anyone has suitable candidates, you can recommend them, especially those with strong development potential in sub-professions."

...

During the Family meeting, everyone brainstormed and fully exercised democratic awareness.

The Lin Family also determined its basic direction of development, which was to develop discreetly and Cultivate various sub-professionals.

...

Lin Yucheng and Han Yuying returned home.

Lin Yucheng handed the only Foundation Establishment Pill to Han Yuying and said, "Yuying, this Foundation Establishment Pill is for you. You should try to Foundation Establishment during this time! Although Big Brother only managed to exchange for one Foundation Establishment Pill, fortunately, the quality of this Medicinal Pill is good. This was hard-earned by Big Brother."

Han Yuying gently tucked her hair: "But you need this Foundation Establishment Pill more than I do. I always stay within the Family and won't encounter any danger, so my personal strength isn't that important."

Lin Yucheng: "Did you forget? Our son gave me a thousand-year purple jade fruit. I plan to try to Foundation Establishment using the energy from the thousand-year purple jade fruit."

Han Yuying: "I'm still worried..."

Lin Yucheng: "Don't worry. We'll go into seclusion together. Only when we both Breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage can we better protect our son."

...

Lin Yucheng and Han Yuying both went into seclusion, and Lin Yongmao naturally chose to return to Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff.

On Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff, Lin Yongmao continued to Cultivate the Mystic Spirit Body Tempering Art. He wanted to use this time to Breakthrough the Mystic Spirit Body Tempering Art to the second level.

Now, most of his Meridians have been tempered, and only a little more consolidation is needed for the first level to reach Perfection.

As his Meridians strengthened, his Cultivation speed also increased. Originally, it would take more than two months to reach the Qi Refining Stage Seventh Level, but now it only takes less than a month.

This Cultivation speed cannot compare to those peerless Geniuses, but it is much faster than that of ordinary Cultivators.

For the coming days, he plans to stay put on Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff and never go out.

Especially now that both his parents are in seclusion, there might be risks even within the Family, and only the Grass and Trees are All Soldiers Formation can bring him some sense of security.

His mother, Han Yuying, should have no problem Breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage. Her Divine Sense has already entered the Foundation Establishment Stage level in advance, which is greatly beneficial for her Breakthrough.