Chapter 348: 216 Ye Pinghai's Request_2

Chapter 348: Chapter 216 Ye Pinghai’s Request_2

Before, the Lin Family Clan Grounds seemed lifeless, with not many members and all at low levels of cultivation, nowhere near the bustle we see today.

Beyond that, even the cultivation levels of the clan members have visibly risen by several notches, with just anyone you see being at least at the Fourth Level of Qi Refinement, and there’s even a considerable number of members above the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement.

Looking at the expressions of these clan members, and the Spirit Swords beneath their feet, all of Second Order High Quality, it was clear their worth had greatly increased.

From the excitement of every member, it was evident that the atmosphere within the family was superb.

Seeing this scene, so starkly different from decades ago, he couldn’t help but hold the Lin Family’s strength in even higher regard.

By the time he had gathered his thoughts, the two of them had already arrived at the Elders’ Council Hall.

At this time, several elders of the ‘Shi’ generation had been waiting before the Elders’ Council Hall, standing in a row, looking at the two men as they slowly approached.

Lin Shikang greeted them with a smile and his loud voice rang out, “Haha, it’s been decades since I’ve seen Brother Ye, I’ve missed you a great deal.”

Upon seeing Lin Shikang and the others, as well as hearing his loud voice, Ye Pinghai also burst into laughter, walking forward to greet the elders of ‘Shi’ generation.

He took Lin Shigong’s hand and said, “Indeed, it has been many years since we last met, Brother Shikang, Brother Shigong, Brother Shihua, how have you been recently?”

“And Brother Shilu, it’s been a few years since we last met, and it seems your cultivation has improved further, the Lin Family truly harbors hidden dragons.”

Lin Shigong replied with a twinkle in his eyes, “Thanks to Brother Ye’s blessing, I fortuitously broke through to the Foundation Establishment over a decade ago, I have to thank you, Brother Ye. Without the Minor Foundation Building Pills you helped refine back then, Shihua and I might have been sitting on the brink of death.”

No sooner had he spoken than Lin Shihua chimed in, “Yes, it was a perilous breakthrough back then, that Minor Foundation Building Pill was our lifesaver, without it, it would have been difficult to say whether we could meet Brother Ye once more.”

“Haha, I merely did what I could, it was nothing significant. You two are fortunate men, and it’s clear that fortune has favored you with a successful breakthrough,” laughed Ye Pinghai.

“Alright, since Brother Ye has kindly visited, I happen to have some treasured tea to share. Let’s go inside to enjoy the tea and rest for a bit, and we will entertain Brother Ye well at dinner later.”

“Shihua, instruct them to prepare some fine ingredients for the dinner, we must do our best to show hospitality,” Lin Shikang said and grabbed Ye Pinghai by the hand, heading toward the interior of the Elders’ Council Hall, with Lin Shigong and the others quickly following behind.

Lin Shihua promptly gave a few instructions to the clansmen beside him and then followed them inside, disappearing in front of the grand hall.

Elders’ Council Hall, inside an austere and dignified reception room.

Lin Shikang and Ye Pinghai sat in the high seats while Lin Shigong and Lin Shihua took their places on either side.

As they chatted casually, Lin Xingrong stood by, offering tea and pouring water for the elders.

Lin Shikang was excited, and while attending to Ye Pinghai, he soon said, “This Dragon Stream Flower Tea is part of my personal collection, harvested from a Second Order Dragon Stream Tree, a legacy from our ancestors. I’m only willing to share it when Brother Ye visits, so take a sip quickly and let me know how it tastes.”

“Oh? Second Order Dragon Creek Tea.”

Ye Pinghai was excited, as he was also a tea aficionado. Upon hearing Lin Shikang’s words, he promptly took the jade cup and tasted a sip of the tea.

As the Spiritual Tea entered his stomach, a scalding energy moved through his meridians and finally settled slowly into his Seven Sea Dantian, causing his complexion to grow rosier.

After a few moments, he nodded in satisfaction and then said, “Not bad at all, this Dragon Creek Tea is truly exceptional, the peculiar aroma is pervasive, and just smelling this natural fragrance is refreshing to one’s spirit.”

“Not only that, but after drinking the Spiritual Tea, I can clearly feel my blood flowing more swiftly. It’s like having consumed half a Lingshen Pill; without even cultivating, the energy contained within has already taken root in my body, slowly transforming into spiritual power—no doubt, it is indeed a High Quality Spiritual Tea.”

Lin Shikang nodded and replied, “Brother Ye, you are right, this Dragon Creek Tea indeed has its unique uses. Seven leaves to a pot, its effects when consumed regularly are outstanding, although it is a pity the quantity is too little, only about half a pound left. If Brother Ye likes it, I will give it to you.”

Upon hearing this, Ye Pinghai chuckled and, after declining several times, Lin Shikang didn’t insist further – after all, it was but a courteous offering, and Ye Pinghai certainly wouldn’t take it seriously.

The group then went back to leisurely sipping tea and chatting. After Ye Pinghai took another sip of the Spiritual Tea, he changed the topic.

“Brother Shigong, is your grandson Tian Ming at the family grounds? It’s been several years since I last saw the lad,” said Ye Pinghai.

Upon his mention of Lin Tianming, Lin Shigong chuckled and replied, “Thank you for remembering him, Brother Ye. I have already sent a message to him, and he should be here to pay his respects shortly. Let’s drink tea and wait a moment.”

“Haha, that’s wonderful, I haven’t seen the boy in a few years and I’d bet his cultivation has significantly improved. The Lin Family is indeed like a dragon lying in wait, destined to return to its former glory one day,” Ye Pinghai said with a chuckle.

“Brother Ye flatters us. The boy indeed cultivates swiftly, but the path to the Golden Core is not so easily trodden. From what I see, Brother Ye, you’ve been at the Ninth Level of Foundation Establishment for many years and must have reached the Foundation Establishing Great Perfection Realm by now,” interjected Lin Shikang, probing for more information about Ye Pinghai’s condition and trying to gather as much news as possible.

Ye Pinghai looked serious in response to Lin Shikang’s inquiry, about to speak, when Lin Tianming entered the room.