Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 233 The Crouching Tiger Lin Family

Chapter 233 The Crouching Tiger Lin Family (Seeking Subscriptions)

Two thousand miles away from Yunyuan Immortal City.

Crouching Tiger Mountain.

Outside the Lin family's territory.

A streak of light flashed and landed on the ground, revealing a figure in green.

It was Shen Xuan.

He gave his name.

Soon, the array's mist dissipated, revealing a streak of light that transformed into a blue-robed Foundation Establishment cultivator.

"Welcome, Fellow Daoist Shen. I am Lin Xingcheng, and the head of the Lin family is Lin Xingye. We will be here shortly."

“A few days ago, the patriarch received a letter from Master Wuchen, informing him that a senior cultivator from a major sect was coming. He was proficient in thunder magic and had been looking forward to it for a long time.”

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. I only know a little about thunder magic and rarely fight with others."

Lin Xingcheng led Shen Xuan into the Lin family's territory.

As we walked, I explained the Lin family's situation.

As they were exchanging pleasantries, a whooshing sound rang out, and two streaks of light flew in.

It was the head of the Lin family who came to greet them personally, accompanied by another Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Lin family.

After a while.

The patriarch's residence.

This is the most spiritually rich spot in Wohu Mountain, covering more than ten acres, where the spiritual energy is condensed and appears like smoke and mist.

In the living room.

A banquet had already been prepared.

The three members of the Lin family who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage were all seated in attendance.

Patriarch Lin laughed and said, "I was overjoyed to hear that True Immortal Wuchen had invited a great cultivator from a high-ranking sect to lend a hand. Today I finally get to see him; what a fortunate occasion!"

"Xingye will first offer a toast to Fellow Daoist Shen!"

Shen Xuan also drank it all in one gulp.

"This is Lin Xingping. Our Lin family is somewhat well-known in this Weiwu County."

Lin Xingye was quite pleased with himself.

He has every reason to be proud.

Under his leadership, the Lin family grew from two Foundation Establishment cultivators to three.

Moreover, there is another Foundation Establishment seed who is about to establish his foundation.

The Foundation Establishment Pills are all ready.

All that's left is the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object, the "Worry-Free Fruit".

This is one of the best spiritual objects for a Wood-based cultivator to establish their foundation.

It is difficult to preserve for a long time.

The market supply is scarce, and there is a price but no market.

Fortunately, there is a Qingling Secret Realm in Weiwu County.

It is jointly controlled by the cultivation families in the county.

It opens once every sixty years.

The day it opens will be the day the Ashoka fruit ripens.

Before coming, Shen Xuan had checked the intelligence on the Qingling Secret Realm.

It's just a small, secret place.

Hundreds of years ago, after being discovered by the Biyue Sect, it was repeatedly looted and plundered.

The valuable natural treasures had long been taken away by the Azure Water Sect.

Nowadays, there are no valuable spiritual items left in the Azure Spirit Secret Realm.

However, this is in relation to the Azure Water Sect.

For these Foundation Establishment families, it remains an invaluable treasure.

Many of the treasures inside are still very useful to Foundation Establishment families.

The Ashoka fruit is one of them.

In Weiwu County, the Guan family of Tianhua and the Zeng family of Luoyan are the strongest, each with five Foundation Establishment cultivators.

The Lin family of Crouching Tiger has three members who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, making them quite powerful.

There are four or five families with similar strength to the Lin family.

This time, when the secret realm opened, the Lin family deliberately used a great favor from their ancestor to ask Master Wuchen to send someone to help them.

They were determined to obtain the Worry-Free Fruit.

At first, Shen Xuan thought the Azure Spirit Secret Realm was some kind of dangerous place.

After reading the information provided by Tianxiang Pavilion, I couldn't help but chuckle.

The cultivation families in Weiwu County are somewhat weaker than those in Qingyang Prefecture.

The weakest of the so-called seven Foundation Establishment Realm families has only two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

However, the Foundation Establishment families in Weiwu County are quite united.

Under the leadership of the Guan and Zeng families, an alliance was formed to jointly control the Qingling Secret Realm and prevent outsiders from entering the secret realm.

In the past, those who entered the secret realm were mostly cultivators from the seven major Foundation Establishment families.

For the cultivation families of Weiwu County, the Azure Spirit Secret Realm remains a rare opportunity.

We all belong to the same Weiwu County and develop together. Originally, we rarely fought to the death in the Qingling Secret Realm.

However, times have changed.

Now, resources are scarce, and every household lacks spirit stones.

As this matter concerned the cultivators' opportunities and the development of their families' future generations, the atmosphere in the Azure Spirit Secret Realm gradually became tense.

In previous Qingling Secret Realm incidents, Foundation Establishment cultivators had perished.

This incident nearly caused infighting among the seven Foundation Establishment families and the collapse of their alliance.

Therefore, the Guan and Zeng families discussed and decided to reform the quota system for the Qingling Secret Realm starting from this point onwards.

Each family receives one less spot in the Secret Realm than the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators in each family.

It is no longer limited to the members of the seven Foundation Establishment families.

It can be a family offering, or it can involve hiring outside help.

Slots for the Secret Realm can be transferred.

However, in the secret realm, life and death are irrelevant.

The seven Foundation Establishment families must not use this as an excuse to launch a family war.

This clause was quickly approved unanimously by the seven Foundation Establishment families.

Weaker families wouldn't dare send anyone into the Azure Spirit Secret Realm so easily.

For them, every Foundation Establishment cultivator is someone their family has painstakingly nurtured, and they must not perish in the secret realm.

Even if the secret realm is risky, it's better to invite outsiders to enter, or transfer a spot in the secret realm.

For stronger families, the increased share of rewards from the secret realm is naturally welcomed with open arms.

This led to the Lin family seeking help from Master Wuchen.

Logically speaking, such abandoned secret realms are rarely visited by disciples of the Song Kingdom's sects.

It was somewhat of a waste of talent for Master Wuchen to send him to help the Lin family.

No wonder Ruan Siting told him not to worry.

In the eyes of Foundation Establishment cultivators in sects, Foundation Establishment cultivators in families are much weaker than them.

In terms of cultivation techniques, spiritual power, divine sense, physical body, and magical treasures, it is lagging behind in every aspect.

After several rounds of drinks, the Lin family head took out a geographical jade slip.

"This is a map of the Azure Spirit Secret Realm. Please keep it safe, Fellow Daoist Shen."

"In addition, our Lin family has two slots. Besides Fellow Daoist Shen, there is another fellow Daoist who has been a respected member of our Lin family for many years and will enter the Azure Spirit Secret Realm with Fellow Daoist Shen. I, Lin, will be stationed outside the secret realm to provide support."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Since Patriarch Lin has made all the arrangements, I, Shen, will naturally comply with your request!"

That's just polite talk.

However, coming from the mouth of a high-ranking cultivator, the Lin family head was still quite pleased.

They were exceptionally enthusiastic towards Shen Xuan. Shen Xuan was also secretly using his [Insight Technique] to observe the three Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Lin family.

The Lin family head alone is at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage.

The other two were both in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.

Next, Shen Xuan rested at the Lin family's residence.

Another retainer awaiting the Lin family's invitation.

During this time, Lin Xingcheng led Shen Xuan to visit Wohuling.

Explain to him the past events of the Azure Spirit Secret Realm.

During this time, Lin Xingcheng also introduced him to a younger member of the Lin family.

"This humble girl, Lin Zhuying, pays her respects to Senior Shen!"

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

The deep green bamboo hides the verdant traces, and the beautiful figure of the lady is shrouded in mist.

The person's name.

Lin Zhuying resembles a green bamboo, tall and graceful, swaying gently, possessing a hazy and mysterious charm.

Shen Xuan was not amazed by her appearance.

Cultivators in the immortal cultivation world, regardless of gender, are far more beautiful than mortals.

As if blessed with beauty from a past life, as long as their foundation isn't too bad, they each possess a unique charm and allure when nurtured by spiritual energy.

To Shen Xuan's surprise, according to the [Insight Technique], this woman was estimated to be in her forties and had a cultivation level of Qi Refining Perfection.

Moreover, the cultivation method he practices has an extraordinary origin.

The aura emanating from Lin Zhuying was pure and solid, and its grade was far higher than that of the family head, Lin Xingye.

This is something that cannot be inherited by an ordinary Foundation Establishment family.

"So you are the one who needs the Worry-Free Fruit to build your foundation?"

"Reporting to Senior Shen, it is indeed my daughter."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Rest assured. I, Shen, will bring you the Worry-Free Fruit. Work hard and do not disappoint your family's good intentions."

Shen Xuan offered some words of encouragement.

With Lin Zhuying's talent, if she successfully establishes her foundation, she will surely achieve great things in the future.

The role that female cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage can play is far greater than that of male cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage.

If they were to become husband and wife, their partner would be at least several minor realms higher, and might even be a major realm higher.

Therefore, Shen Xuan was happy to do a favor.

"Thank you very much, Senior Shen!"

After Lin Zhuying left.

Lin Xingcheng then told him the truth.

This time, the person who entered the Azure Spirit Secret Realm with Shen Xuan was none other than Lin Zhuying's mentor.

He was also a disciple of the Lin family for over thirty years, and was known as Qianzhu Jushi.

"Female cultivator?"

"Yes. Fellow Daoist Shen, don't underestimate Fellow Daoist Qianzhu, she..."

Lin Xingcheng thought for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Fellow Daoist Shen, there are some things I can't say. In short, you can talk to Qianzhu Jushi in person after she returns."

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

This Hermit of Thousand Bamboo is either difficult to deal with, or his influence is too great; the Lin family cannot afford to offend him.

a few days later.

The Lin family hosted another banquet.

This time, in addition to the three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Lin family, Lin Zhuying was also among them.

The one sitting in the head seat is the Hermit of Thousand Bamboo.

Shen Xuan glanced at it.

Mid-stage Foundation Establishment, with a powerful aura.

He is by no means an ordinary rogue cultivator.

The head of the Lin family took the initiative to introduce Qianzhu Jushi.

"This is Fellow Daoist Shen Xuan, invited by True Person Wuchen. He is a disciple of True Person of Qingyun Sect and a cultivator of thunder magic."

Upon hearing this, the hermit of Qianzhu quickly stood up.

"Qianzhu of Xuanzhu Sect greets Fellow Daoist Shen."

"So it's a fellow Daoist from the Xuanzhu Sect. I've been wondering who this extraordinary person is who has graced us with their presence!"

The two exchanged a smile and bowed with clasped hands.

The Hermit of Thousand Bamboo had an extremely high opinion of himself and an arrogant attitude, which was directed at the Lin family members who were building their foundations.

If one were to put on airs in front of Shen Xuan, it wouldn't be arrogance, but foolishness.

Of course, Shen Xuan also gave Qianzhu Jushi plenty of face.

Despite repeated requests, Qianzhu Jushi was finally allowed to sit in the chairman's seat.

This is tantamount to admitting that one is inferior to Qianzhu Jushi.

After some pleasantries.

The Lin family head spoke up, saying, "How fortunate the Lin family is to have received assistance from Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and Fellow Daoist Shen!"

"Aside from the Worry-Free Fruit, all other gains from this trip to the secret realm belong to Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and Fellow Daoist Shen."

"In addition, Lin received news that the Guan and Zeng families have both hired powerful experts. Some Foundation Establishment families have sold off their spots in the secret realm."

"Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and Fellow Daoist Shen, please be extra careful."

At this point, the Lin family head looked at Qianzhu Jushi and Shen Xuan with a questioning gaze.

"I wonder, fellow Daoists, once you enter the secret realm, will you act alone or explore together?"

Shen Xuan asked, "What do you mean by that, Patriarch Lin?"

"The secret realm will randomly teleport you in; once inside, you will disperse."

"However, having experienced the Azure Spirit Secret Realm many times, each family has its own methods of dealing with it. Our Lin family has also created a communication jade pendant suitable for contacting others within the secret realm. I wonder if you two would like it?"

Hear this.

Shen Xuan and Qianzhu Jushi exchanged a glance.

Qianzhu Jushi shook his head slightly.

Shen Xuan said, "There's no need for a communication jade pendant. I will discuss this matter with Fellow Daoist Qianzhu privately."

He and Qianzhu Jushi were both disciples of a sect, and they had many ways to contact each other in the secret realm.

There is no need to use the Lin family's communication jade pendant.

Of course, this is just in case.

The whereabouts of a cultivator should not be easily known to others.

This time, the Azure Spirit Secret Realm is much more dangerous than before.

But as long as no one reaches the Core Formation Realm, Shen Xuan has nothing to fear.

Regardless of how much they might gain, saving their lives is a given.

The probability of death is infinitely close to zero.