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255: bestowed elixirsThis selection process lasted an entire afternoon.

Ultimately, from nearly a hundred individuals, Lin Lingshan initially selected fifteen disciples with the most robust Qi and blood Foundation and the best Meridians potential, including Lin Feng and Lin Ying.

These fifteen individuals were all experts at the Acquired Middle Stage, Late Stage, or even Peak, representing the core elite of the Mortal Lin Family.

However, just as Lin Lingshan was about to announce the results, a commotion erupted outside the manor.

”Zhao Family Patriarch Zhao Mang, Li Family Patriarch Li Wanjin, respectfully request an audience with Immortal Master Lin Family! We hope the Immortal Master will grant us an audience!”

The voice was loud, carrying a deliberately cultivated respect, yet unable to conceal the underlying urgency and greed.

Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch’s expression changed, and he whispered:

”Immortal Master, this Zhao Mang and Li Wanjin are the patriarchs of the other two major powers in the city. They often have conflicts with our Lin Family. Their visit this time is likely with ill intentions...”

Lin Lingshan snorted coldly, a hint of chill flashing in his eyes. ”It’s fine, let them in! I want to see what tricks they’re trying to play.”

Soon, two elegantly dressed and distinguished middle-aged men, surrounded by a group of guards, walked into the ancestral hall courtyard.

Zhao Mang, who led the way, was tall, with a gloomy face and flickering eyes, his aura subtly carrying an eerie fluctuation. Li Wanjin, on the other hand, was a Fat (fatty), his face plastered with smiles, but his eyes were as shrewd as a ghost’s.

Upon seeing Lin Lingshan, who stood with his hands behind his back and an unfathomable aura, both men felt a chill in their hearts. They immediately bowed respectfully: ”Junior Zhao Mang (Li Wanjin), greets Immortal Master!”

Lin Lingshan looked at them indifferently: ”Two Patriarchs, what is the matter?”

Zhao Mang raised his head, forcing a smile, his tone filled with probing:

”Hearing of the Immortal Master’s arrival, this Junior specifically came to pay respects. Also... I heard that the Immortal Master wishes to recruit people from the mortal world to go to the Immortal Family’s Blessed Land?

I wonder... if my Zhao Family’s sons can have the honor of serving the Immortal Master? Even... even if it means having a slave mark planted, we will not hesitate!”

He actually directly proposed a request to willingly become a slave!

Li Wanjin also quickly echoed: ”That’s right, Immortal Master! My Li Family disciples are also willing to follow the Immortal Master, and will do whatever you command!”

They were well-informed and had already heard about the heaven-breaking pill, and their greed surged.

If they could seize this Opportunity to gain an Immortal Fate, even as slaves or servants, it would be a hundred times better than struggling in this mortal world.

Not to mention anything else, at least they could secure an Opportunity for their descendants.

Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch’s expression immediately turned extremely ugly upon hearing this. These Zhao Mang and Li Wanjin were clearly here to snatch their Opportunity.

Lin Lingshan’s gaze swept over Zhao Mang and Li Wanjin, as well as the guards behind them with their fervent eyes, and he sneered inwardly.

How could he not know their intentions? But then he thought, for this recruitment, the more people the better. As long as Restrictions were planted, he wasn’t afraid of their rebellion.

After a moment of contemplation, Lin Lingshan slowly spoke:

”You two indeed have some courage. Very well, since you are willing, I will give you an Opportunity.

Bring the disciples from your clans who are above the Acquired Middle Stage in cultivation and meet the age requirements, and I will test them all. If their Aptitude is acceptable, they can also come along.

However, it must be stated beforehand that upon entering my Lin Family, a ’Loyalty Talisman’ must be planted, and you must never betray us for life. Those who violate this will have their Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering! Are you willing?”

Zhao Mang and Li Wanjin, far from being afraid, were overjoyed upon hearing this, kowtowing repeatedly: ”Willing! Willing! Thank you, Immortal Master, for your benevolence!”

Immediately, the Zhao Family and Li Family also quickly brought their eligible disciples.

After testing, nearly forty more Martial Artists with good Aptitude were selected from the two families. With the original fifteen from the Lin Family, Lin Lingshan’s mind was somewhat at ease.

If this group of people could be successfully brought back and cultivated, it would greatly alleviate the Family’s pressure.

He then thought about it and directly issued a notice to the entire city, inviting all eligible Martial Artists to come for testing.

After all, driving one duck is the same as driving a flock of ducks.

Another twenty-plus qualified Martial Artists were obtained.

Subsequently, under the reluctant yet hopeful gazes of Clan Leader of the Mortal Branch and others, Lin Lingshan and the other four, along with these eighty-plus mortal Martial Artists, quietly left Dakang City.

To avoid attracting attention, they did not use flying Magical Artifacts in the initial stage, but instead relied on the augmentation of Swiftness Talismans, traveling day and night towards the Black Mountain.

Although these Martial Artists had not reached the Innate Realm, they were all exceptionally skilled, and with the effect of the Swiftness Talismans, their speed was extremely fast.

Along the way, Lin Lingshan and the others also took the Opportunity to observe their Heart-Nature and endurance, and taught them some basic breathing and Qi absorption methods, allowing them to initially adapt to the Spiritual Qi environment.

After one day, the group finally arrived at the edge of the Black Mountain Range.

Feeling the suddenly dense Spiritual Qi in the air, and the faintly visible, heart-palpitating Formation light barrier in the distance.

All the mortal Martial Artists were deeply shocked, filled with infinite reverence and longing for the Immortal Family’s land they were about to enter.

Lin Lingshan conjured a shuttle-shaped Magical Artifact, carrying the group in batches to the foot of Mount Taihang.

When the last batch of people passed through the light barrier of the clan-protecting Formation and truly stepped into Lin Family Village, looking at the Spiritual Qi-shrouded houses before them, the fragrant medicinal fields in the distance, and the occasional Cultivators flying across the sky on streaks of light.

These Martial Artists from the mortal world all held their breath, as if in a dream.

Their lives, from the moment they stepped onto this land, would be completely changed. And the Lin Family, with the injection of this fresh blood, was about to usher in a new stage of development.

Lin Lingshan was covered in dust, his face showing fatigue, but also the relief and satisfaction of completing his mission.

He strode towards Lin Jingyu and the others who had rushed over upon hearing the news, and laughed loudly: ”Jingyu, I have not failed my mission! I have brought the people back!”

Lin Jingyu’s gaze swept over the group of uneasy yet undeniably excited mortal clansmen, and he nodded slightly, a hint of imperceptible expectation flashing in his eyes.

The Foundation of the Family was being solidified brick by brick. The road ahead might still be full of thorns, but the fire of hope was burning ever brighter.

The Spirit Refining Art quietly circulated. Although it couldn’t precisely detect the Aptitude of those without Spiritual Roots, it could roughly perceive the vigor of their Qi and blood, the strength of their bones, and whether their loyalty was genuine.

It was clear that the direct descendants of the Lin Family were more loyal and had a stronger sense of belonging, so he directly selected five Lin Family members who were at the Acquired Peak.

He bestowed five heaven-breaking pills upon them and had them consume them.

The process of taking the pill was quite painful. The powerful medicinal effects of the pill, once unleashed, felt like a raging fire burning the body, or ten thousand ants gnawing at the bones, testing everyone’s will.

But these five individuals were all top-notch experts chosen from a hundred in Lin Family Village, with tenacious willpower. Not one of them cried out in agony; they all gritted their teeth and endured, their bodies drenched in sweat, their skin crimson.

The next day, the results were in.

Four out of the five successfully broke through to the Innate Realm!

During their Breakthrough, their Qi and blood erupted like wolf smoke soaring into the sky, their muscles and bones resonated, their eyes shone brightly, and their strength increased several times over.

The other two, although they did not Break through, also had their Physiques greatly improved, far exceeding ordinary Martial Artists.

This made everyone else extremely envious.

”Everyone has a chance to obtain a heaven-breaking pill, provided they work loyally for my Lin Family. I, Lin Jingyu, will not mistreat anyone.”

Lin Jingyu promised.

This made everyone even more excited. Having personally witnessed the Immortal Family’s methods and the Immortal Family’s scenery before their eyes, they all expressed their unwavering loyalty and their willingness to work hard.

Lin Jingyu smiled, this trip to the mortal world had yielded considerable gains.

There were even a few individuals with Spiritual Roots, as well as one with a Sharp Metal Physique, which supplemented the sparse number of Cultivators.