Chapter 315: 203 Guessing_2

Chapter 315: Chapter 203 Guessing_2

Hearing Lin Tianming’s instructions, Lin Tianyue nodded her head and took the demonic beast skin armor he handed over, saying:

“Understood, brother. You can rest assured, I will definitely follow the arrangements. Be careful on your journey.”

“Alright, go cultivate. We are leaving tomorrow morning, so we won’t be disturbing you anymore,” Lin Tianming said.

Lin Tianyue nodded her head, then walked towards the depths of the courtyard, disappearing into the night.

At this moment, Lin Xingping also took out a book and three storage bags, handing them to Lin Tianming and saying, “This is the profit from Luoyun Pavilion for the past two years, totaling over eighty thousand spirit stones, as well as a batch of precious cultivation resources. The details are all recorded in the book. Be careful on the road.”

Lin Tianming accepted the storage bags and the book, his Divine Sense sweeping through them to verify the contents, then spoke, “Uncle, don’t worry. Tianhong is returning to the family with me tomorrow. I believe it won’t be more than a few years before he can attempt to impact the Foundation Establishment Stage. With his talent and age, the chance of success is great, so you need not worry too much.”

“As for Tianyue and the others, and Luoyun Pavilion, I’ll leave them in your care, Uncle. If there is anything you can’t resolve, you can go ask Elder Ye for help.”

“Mm, rest assured. I won’t see you off when you leave the market tomorrow,” said Lin Xingping.

“Alright, Uncle, rest early. I should head back, too.”

With those words, Lin Tianming bowed with clasped hands, then headed to his own room, and both men returned to their rooms.

That night, Lin Tianming didn’t cultivate but went to bed early, preparing to rest well.

The next morning, dawn was just breaking.

Lin Tianfeng and the others were ready to go, sitting in the courtyard waiting for Lin Tianming to come out.

After a short while, Lin Tianming came out and greeted everyone with a smile, “Everyone looks spirited!”

Lin Tianfeng laughed and said with an excited expression, “Well, of course! It’s been three years since we’ve been home, and I do miss the days on Green Bamboo Mountain.”

“Since everyone is eager to return home, let’s not delay any longer. Let’s go home!”

With those words, Lin Tianming took the lead, and Lin Tianfeng and the others followed closely behind.

Soon, they left the market in a grand procession and arrived in a valley more than ten miles outside the market.

Lin Tianming released the Purple Gold Eagle from its Spirit Beast Bag, and then they all jumped onto the back of the Purple Gold Eagle.

Feeling the aura of the Purple Gold Eagle, Lin Tianfeng couldn’t contain his excitement and blurted out, “It has broken through to Second Order?”

“Mm… has been for half a year!” Lin Tianming nodded in response.

Hearing Lin Tianming’s affirmative words, the others were visibly excited. With the breakthrough of the Purple Gold Eagle, the family had added another Foundation Establishment combat power, and it was a flying Spiritual Bird at that.

Seeing the excitement of his companions, Lin Tianming glanced at the map and then issued a command to the Purple Gold Eagle.

Understanding, the Purple Gold Eagle with everyone on its back soared into the sky, entering the thousand-foot-high clouds and reaching its top speed as it shot towards the south.

A few days later, Lin Tianming and the others successfully returned to Green Bamboo Mountain.

After entering the mountain gate, Lin Tianming bade farewell to the others and then hastened to Lin Shikang’s cave abode.

It wasn’t long before he saw Lin Shikang, and Lin Shihua, having heard the news, hurried over as well.

The three of them sat in the courtyard chatting over tea. Lin Tianming asked, “Is Fifteenth Grandfather in secluded cultivation?”

“Hmm…” Lin Shikang nodded and said with a laugh, “After coming out of the Secret Realm, Shi Lu showed signs of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level. With everything going smoothly, it’s time for him to go into seclusion to attempt the breakthrough!”

Hearing this, Lin Tianming was thrilled. If Lin Shilu broke through to the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level, the family would have an additional Foundation Establishment Late-Stage Cultivator, raising the family’s strength to a new level.

Given this, the family’s two Foundation Establishment Late-Stage Cultivators were stepping into the threshold of the top Foundation Establishing Families of the Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World.

Seeing Lin Tianming’s excitement, Lin Shihua asked about the trip to the market, “Tianming, was the trip to Qianchuan Market smooth?”

Lin Tianming collected his thoughts and then reported the entire process of the trip to Qianchuan.

At the same time, Lin Tianming took out several storage bags and handed them to Lin Shihua.

After listening to the whole process, Lin Shikang and Lin Shihua nodded. Lin Shihua checked the storage bags and then expressed satisfaction.

“Tianming, you’ve worked hard on this trip. Now you can focus on cultivating in the family, aiming for an early breakthrough to the Foundation Building Fourth Level,” Lin Shikang said.

Lin Tianming nodded, “Third Grandfather, rest assured. Tianming won’t neglect his cultivation!”

“Hmm, go ahead!” Lin Shikang waved his hand and said.

Just as Lin Tianming was about to get up, he remembered the words of Ye Pinghai and spoke:

“Right, Third Grandfather, before I left the Qianchuan Market, I made a special trip with Uncle Xing Ping and Tian Yue to pay a visit to Elder Ye!”

Hearing this, Lin Shikang nodded, extremely satisfied with how Lin Tianming had handled things. “You did well; he has been of great help to the family over the years, and he indeed deserves a visit!”

Lin Tianming chuckled and began to talk about what Ye Pinghai had mentioned during the visit.

“Elder Ye said he would be back to Green Bamboo Mountain in the coming years to visit you and a few other elders, as he has important matters to consult about, though he didn’t mention what it was about!”

“Ye Pinghai inquired about my cultivation level? He even asked about my confidence in reaching the Golden Core Stage and intends to visit Green Bamboo Mountain?”

Lin Shikang was somewhat surprised; Ye Pinghai had not visited Green Bamboo Mountain for over thirty years, and with his cultivation level and influence, his sudden visit must have some motive.

After reflecting for several days, Lin Tianming had an uncertain idea, but he could not confirm it.

With these thoughts, he immediately said: “Third Grandfather, didn’t the auction at the market convention feature a Gold Fruit?”

“In my opinion, with Elder Ye’s cultivation and wealth, I think he must have participated in the auction, and he might even have acquired the Gold Fruit!”

“As for his reasons for visiting, it’s very likely related to his impacting the Golden Core Stage and perhaps seeking assistance from the Lin Family!”

Upon hearing these words, Lin Shikang and another person did not speak but started to ponder over the possibility.

After a short while, Lin Shikang nodded and then said, “This speculation of yours is indeed very plausible!”

At this time, Lin Shihua also spoke up: “Third brother, impacting the Golden Core Stage, loose cultivators always do so in secret, seeking a quiet and safe place to break through, who would make a big show of it and spread the word around!”

“Yes, Third Grandfather!” Lin Tianming echoed:

“Even though Elder Ye has always had a good relationship with our Lin Family, and is even close friends with a few of the elders, the importance of the Golden Core Stage is too great. Would he really disclose this matter to you?”

As soon as the words fell, Lin Shikang smiled and then shared his own opinion.

“What Tian Ming said does make some sense, but impacting the Golden Core Stage is extremely tough, especially during the final Threefold Golden Elixir Thunder Tribulation. Many cultivators can condense a Golden Core but fail to successfully pass the tribulation and ultimately perish, leaving only a very small number who survive with the aid of treasures and remain in the Fake Elixir Realm!”

“It can be said that this Threefold Golden Elixir Thunder Tribulation is the biggest obstacle on the path to the Golden Core!”

“And as a loose cultivator, Ye Pinghai cannot impact the Golden Core Realm within the market; without a stable and safe place for the breakthrough and no one to protect him, rashly attempting it would be incredibly dangerous.”

“If he comes to the Lin Family for help and borrows some high-quality defensive artifacts, his chances of breaking through the Golden Core Stage will greatly increase!”

“Considering this, that’s very likely the reason for his visit!”

Hearing Lin Shikang discuss this matter, Lin Tianming and the other person suddenly saw the light and felt that it was indeed a strong possibility.

However, Lin Tianming still had some doubts, and he then asked:

“Third Grandfather, Elder Ye is well-known in the entire Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World, and many powers owe him favors. If he seeks help from other forces, shouldn’t it be easy?”

“Yeah… If he seeks help from the Zhenyang Sect, wouldn’t the breakthrough be even more secure?” Lin Shihua said.

“Zhenyang Sect?”

Lin Shikang snorted coldly and explained: “You think the Zhenyang Sect would be that benevolent?”

“Even if they were willing to help, he’d probably have to pay a heavy price, or they might even kick him when he’s down.”

Hearing this, Lin Tianming and the other person nodded, fully agreeing with his statement, knowing the complex inner workings of sects, with various factions and the constant undercurrent of power struggles, it indeed wasn’t a guarantee of safety.

Seeing that Lin Tianming and the other person had no further questions, Lin Shikang continued:

“These are all our speculations, after all. If it’s really as suspected, helping him would be to our advantage, but whether it is so or not, we’ll know when he actually visits!”

“Also, this matter should not be spread around. Only the few of us should know, understand?”

“Understood!”

Lin Tianming and the other person nodded in agreement, chatted for a bit longer, and then left Lin Shikang’s cave dwelling together, each returning to their own.