Cultivation Begins with Daily Intelligence Reports

246: The Lin family continues to grow strongerWhen they saw that the returning group, though covered in dust and carrying injuries, had suffered no serious casualties, especially since Lin Jingyu was safe and sound.

His aura, on the contrary, was like a submerged Dragon in the abyss, even stronger than before, and the long-suppressed joy erupted like a volcano.

Lin Lingshan’s powerful body trembled, and he rushed forward in a single stride, his large, palm-fan-like hand heavily slapping Lin Jingyu’s shoulder, his voice choked and trembling with extreme excitement:

”Good! Good boy! It’s great that you’re back! It’s great that you returned safely! My Lin Family... My Lin Family truly has the blessings of our ancestors!”

He scrutinized Lin Jingyu from head to toe, then looked at the team behind him, who clearly had huge gains and high morale.

The colossal stone that had been hanging in his heart for an unknown period finally crashed to the ground, replaced by immense pride, ecstasy, and self-assurance. With such a Qilin son, how could the Lin Family fail to prosper! How could it fail to flourish!

Lin Jingyu felt the strength and excitement conveyed by the Clan Chief’s slightly trembling large hands, and the fervent gazes of the surrounding clansmen that almost seemed to melt him. A warm current surged in his heart, and he said loudly:

”Uncle Lingshan, everyone, we are back. Although this trip had twists and turns, the harvest was abundant. Let’s return to the Family!”

Before departing, Feng Xixi and Xu Li both solemnly bid farewell to Lin Jingyu, exchanging more precise Communication Jade Talismans, agreeing to maintain frequent contact, share information, and jointly face future storms.

After this battle, a profound combat friendship had been established between them and Lin Jingyu; they mutually acknowledged each other.

The Lin Family was plunged into unprecedented celebration and busyness, filled with vigorous vitality and hope.

Lin Jingyu handed over the massive amount of resources he brought back, except for those essential for his own Cultivation.

The rest were all given to Lin Lingshan for the construction and development of the Family.

For a time, the Lin Family’s Foundation surged at an astonishing speed.

The Family Vault was rapidly expanded. Inside, Spirit Stones piled up like mountains, shining brightly. Medicinal Pills, jade bottles, Artifact Refining Materials, finished Magical Artifacts, Talismans, and Formation Plates of various grades were dazzlingly displayed, radiating precious light and misty Spiritual Qi.

Lin Lingshan and the Family Elders, following Lin Jingyu’s suggestions, formulated a series of ambitious revitalization plans overnight, drastically reducing Family taxes, encouraging childbirth, and adding maternity subsidies.

They established a rigorous Family Contribution System, allowing clansmen to exchange Cultivation resources by completing various tasks.

They expanded the Family Academy, heavily hiring experienced Loose Cultivators and down-on-their-luck Outer Sect Disciples to systematically teach age-appropriate children basic Cultivation Technique characters, as well as pharmacology and Artifact Refining knowledge.

They selected young clansmen with potential, with Lin Jingyu personally overseeing them, providing resource prioritization and focused training.

Spending enormous wealth, they invited Formation Masters from Tianfa Pavilion to further reinforce and repair the Family Protection Formation, and added several sets of Spirit Gathering, Defensive, and Early Warning Formations.

The entire Lin Family was like an ancient tree receiving timely rain after a long drought; every branch burst forth with vigorous vitality.

The clansmen’s faces radiated the glow of hope, and their enthusiasm for Cultivation reached an unprecedented high.

Every morning in the village, the square was filled with figures diligently practicing their Cultivation Techniques.

They believed that with the gains from this Secret Realm trip, the Lin Family would surely rise steadily.

Handing everything over to Lin Lingshan and the others for implementation, Lin Jingyu strolled to the secluded courtyard where his sister, Lin Jingxia, lived.

The residual light of the setting sun filtered through the sparse bamboo fence, scattering into the courtyard, coating everything in a warm orange hue.

Lin Jingxia was sitting cross-legged on a worn cushion, her small face tense, fine beads of sweat dotting the tip of her nose, diligently circulating the basic mantra of the Evergreen Art, guiding that faint trace of Spiritual Qi to move laboriously through her Meridians.

Her Aptitude was only average to low, making her Cultivation efforts yield half the result for twice the work, and her progress was agonizingly slow. Although her nature was tenacious, she never complained.

But the tightly furrowed brows and the fatigue and anxiety that could not be dispelled between them pierced Lin Jingyu’s heart like needles.

Hearing footsteps, Lin Jingxia slowly stopped her exercise, opened her eyes, and upon seeing her older brother, a pure and dependent smile immediately blossomed on her face, and she quickly rose:

”Brother, you’re back! Did you bring me anything delicious?”

After sensing the profound and ocean-like aura emanating from Lin Jingyu.

She lowered her head slightly and said with a hint of disappointment:

”Brother, you seem to have grown stronger again, but I...”

Before Lin Jingyu went to the Secret Realm, he hadn’t told Lin Jingxia the truth, lest she worry.

He used the excuse of studying Alchemy at Miaoling Pavilion.

His return now made Lin Jingxia extremely happy.

”Not only delicious things, but fun things too...”

Lin Jingyu walked forward, naturally and gently rubbing her hair, his gaze soft.

”Cultivation is not achieved in a single day. Haste makes waste. Steadily progressing and solidifying your Foundation is the Righteous Path. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself.”

His voice was gentle, carrying a power that soothed the heart.

Lin Jingxia nodded obediently, but her eyes dimmed slightly:

”Mhm, I know. It’s just... seeing everyone in the clan progressing so fast. Sister Ling’er even made a Breakthrough to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer a few days ago.

I... I don’t want to drag everyone down, and I don’t want to always be the one who needs protection...” Her voice gradually lowered, carrying a hint of imperceptible choking.

Lin Jingyu felt a slight pang in his heart.

His sister was sensible enough to be heartbreaking since childhood, gentle on the outside but tough on the inside, and extremely competitive. The Immortal Dao is long and unpredictable; he deeply understood that one’s own strength was the fundamental necessity.

He hoped to protect her for a lifetime, but he hoped even more that she would have enough capability to establish herself in this treacherous world, possessing her own strength and dignity.

”Xia’er.”

Lin Jingyu smiled slightly, his smile carrying reassuring confidence.

”Brother stumbled upon an Opportunity during this trip, acquiring a treasure perhaps capable of helping you Cleanse Meridians and Marrow, improve your Physique, and step onto the fast track of cultivation.”

As he spoke, he carefully and solemnly took something out of his Storage Pouch.

In an instant, a refreshing and exotic fragrance containing vast life energy permeated the air, causing the Spiritual Qi in the entire courtyard to become slightly more active.

What appeared was a Spiritual Plant that was entirely crystal white and smooth like jade, resembling a Glossy Ganoderma but thicker, with profound Marrow Patterns naturally formed on its surface, flowing with misty Marrow Light.

It was precisely that ”Jade Marrow Glossy Ganoderma,” a rare treasure from the Secret Realm!

This item possesses the miraculous effects of Cleanse Tendons and Marrow, Shed Mortal Coil and Exchange Bones, and improving Innate Foundation! For those with mediocre Aptitude, it is nothing short of a Heaven-Defying treasure capable of altering destiny! Its value is incalculable!

It could likely fetch thousands or tens of thousands of Spirit Stones at an auction.

Also taken out were several Auxiliary Medicinal Materials with extremely mild medicinal properties, used to neutralize the Glossy Ganoderma’s potency and protect the Meridians, all of which were extraordinary items.

”Today, Brother will open the furnace for you and refine a batch of ’Spirit Cleansing Pills.’ With this Pill, your Aptitude will surely improve significantly.” Lin Jingyu’s tone was calm, yet carried undeniable certainty.

He stood in a quiet spot in the courtyard and, with a wave of his hand, took out the ”three yang furnace” gifted by Vice President Gu Yue, which was of decent quality.

The furnace body had three legs and a round belly, engraved with three Golden Crow patterns, currently emitting a stable spiritual light under the setting sun.

His Cultivation had advanced greatly, and his control over Pill Fire and understanding of medicinal properties had reached the Transcendent realm. He now had complete confidence in refining such a Grade Two Medicinal Pill.