91: The opportunity to break through the golden elixir

From the moment Wang Bufan joined the Qinglan Sect, he was considered a favored son of heaven.

Because he was found to have an Earth-attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root, the entire sect treated him with extreme respect.

In his entire life, aside from being a bit unsightly, he had never truly encountered any setbacks.

But now, this unknown Lin Yongmao had caused him to lose so much Face.

"Lin! Yong! Mao!"

These three words were practically squeezed from between his teeth; his fury had reached its peak.

Lin Yongmao rolled his eyes, merely stating indifferently, "Just impotent rage!"

Now that the Lin Family had completely broken ties with the Qinglan Sect, he no longer needed to maintain any superficial cordiality.

Wang Bufan still wanted to continue activating the Talisman Treasure; he couldn't believe that with his Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation, he wouldn't be a match for this mere Qi Refining Stage eighth-layer Cultivator.

Lin Yongmao clearly saw Wang Bufan's movements, so he handed the Qingyuan Sword Talisman Treasure to his father, Lin Yucheng.

Chen Dahao, Wang Bufan's lackey, said, "Brother Fan, let's just drop it! This is the Lin Family's home ground after all, we won't gain any advantage here."

Shi Lei also quickly began to persuade him.

Wang Bufan showed a hesitant expression, and his anger slowly extinguished as he regained his rationality.

"But what about the task Revered Master assigned?"

Shi Lei scratched his head and said, "We've already delivered the message. Since the Lin Family won't listen, we can only ask the Sect Master to personally intervene."

Chen Dahao also shouted loudly, "Our Qinglan Sect has a Golden Core Immortal Revered Master! We advise your Lin Family to obediently comply, otherwise, you'll suffer greatly."

Wang Bufan even added, "At that time, it won't be as simple as sending out a few Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators; it might be direct annihilation, making your Lin Family disappear from Yang City."

Upon hearing these words, everyone in the Lin Family inexplicably trembled, their lips tightly bitten.

If the Qinglan Sect truly sent a Grand Elder Golden Core Immortal Revered Master, then the entire Lin Family would genuinely have no power to resist.

Lin Yongmao snorted coldly, "Is this the scope of your Qinglan Sect?!"

Lin Yongmao spoke eloquently, "Yang City has always been dominated by your Qinglan Sect alone, but this may not continue indefinitely. If your Qinglan Sect continues to act willfully and disregards everyone else, you will Face a collective assault, and there will eventually be a day of destruction."

Wang Bufan looked at Lin Yongmao, his eyes somewhat cold, yet at the same time, he felt there was some truth to his words.

In Yang City, the Qinglan Sect indeed held sole dominance, and the Qinglan Sect had always adopted a suppressive policy, but if all other forces united, the Qinglan Sect might not fare well.

However, if the Lin Family were truly annihilated, then other forces might not hesitate to form an alliance.

"Let's go! Your Lin Family should think carefully!"

Wang Bufan threw down these words and left dejectedly with a few Qinglan Sect Inner Sect Disciples.

Watching the Qinglan Sect members depart, the Lin Family members finally returned to the Deliberation Hall.

Lin Yongmao stepped forward, being the first to say, "I'm sorry, Eldest Uncle, I was reckless."

Lin Yuheng quickly waved his hand, saying, "Yongmao, this isn't your fault. If we weren't more assertive, Wang Bufan would disregard our Lin Family even more."

Lin Yumo sighed, "This truly isn't Yongmao's fault, but... our Lin Family's days ahead will be difficult."

Lin Yucheng had an even stronger sense of crisis: "If the Grand Elder of the Qinglan Sect personally arrives, how should our Lin Family respond?"

Just as the Lin Family members were discussing heatedly, a figure quietly walked in.

"Our Lin Family may not be without the power to resist!"

This voice was resonant and powerful, and everyone's gaze unconsciously turned towards the direction from which the voice came.

"Grandpa (Father)!" × N

Many people present were extremely emotional, some even shedding tears, such as Lin Yulian.

The previous Family Head of the Lin Family—Lin Xuanbo.

The father of Lin Yuheng and others, and Lin Yongmao's grandfather.

It had been publicly announced that Lin Xuanbo had long since passed away due to his Lifespan running out, but unexpectedly, he miraculously appeared here.

The news of Lin Xuanbo being alive had been kept hidden from most of the Lin Family, with only a select few knowing, not even his own daughter Lin Yulian.

Now seeing his father alive and well before him again, how could Lin Yumo not be emotional and shed tears?

Lin Yongmao's emotions also subtly shifted; this was the influence of his predecessor's memories on him.

Grandpa Lin Xuanbo doted on him, his youngest grandson, and in his youth, his grandpa had personally guided him a great deal.

Lin Yongmao's memories also held the deep impression of not eating or drinking for three days, missing his grandpa after his grandpa's passing.

Unexpectedly, Lin Xuanbo had faked his death, only to deceive the many forces in Yang City.

The Lin Family's rapid development in recent years had made most of the forces in Yang City (especially the Qinglan Sect) quite wary.

If the Lin Family had a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, it would be one thing, but so many Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators had appeared.

Without a Golden Core Immortal Revered Master overseeing them, the Lin Family could not rival the Qinglan Sect.

Therefore, under Lin Xuanbo's arrangements, this generation of the 'Xuan' character辈 had 'passed away' one after another, disappearing from everyone's sight.

The clan members of the 'Yu' character辈 also had to bide their time, with only Lin Yuheng being a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator on the surface.

Once the Lin Family produced a Golden Core Immortal Revered Master, the Lin Family could shock the world.

Lin Xuanbo's gaze swept over everyone present; these were all the Lin Family's Bloodline.

His voice was gentle and strong: "If that old ghost from the Qinglan Sect personally comes, I will personally Face him. Coupled with the Family's Formation, not to mention defeating him, protecting the Family should not be a big problem."

Lin Xuanbo's cultivation had already reached Foundation Establishment Stage Great Perfection, only a step away from the Golden Core Stage.

One of his purposes for coming out this time was to put the Family's Disciples at ease.

Lin Yuheng's eyes gleamed as he said, "Father, as long as you are here, our Lin Family has its backbone."

Lin Xuanbo's gaze was very calm: "The Lin Family's backbone should be you now; all major and minor Family affairs are decided by you."

His gaze shifted to Lin Yucheng, and he slowly said, "Yucheng, you went to Yang City this time, was your journey smooth?"

Lin Yucheng said, "The various resources in Yang City are much better than in Yang City, even Foundation Establishment Stage items can be purchased relatively easily."

"I want to ask you to do something. However, this matter carries a certain risk..."

Lin Yucheng's gaze was firm; he said, "Father, just say it, I will definitely handle it well."

"I plan to go into seclusion after a while to attempt to Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm, but I am still lacking a few items. If I have these items, the probability of forming a Golden Core can increase by thirty percent."

Lin Yucheng said, "Father, I will go to Yang City to procure them now. If our Lin Family has you, a Golden Core Immortal Revered Master, then the current crisis is nothing."

If Lin Xuanbo formed a Golden Core, he could protect the Family for at least another three hundred years.