Long Family.

Five Dragons Island has five main spirit vein peaks, and now the Long Family still occupies two of them, even though they have retracted their influence.

The Profound Sound Pavilion actually occupies one spirit vein, another one is claimed by various forces, with Lin Chang'an occupying the main peak, followed by the Lu Family, some other families, and the forces of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

Completely assimilating this spirit vein by all major forces is far from being accomplished overnight.

And the last spirit vein is jointly controlled by two local Core Formation families, and back then, as Master Tan said, they seemed to have connections with someone close to the Fifth Elder of the Bihai Palace.

"It seems that above doesn't want to see a powerful and united Five Dragons Island, otherwise, they wouldn't have retained the Long Family."

Along the way, Lin Chang'an analyzed the situation, and couldn't help but shake his head privately; he didn't want to get involved in these forces' struggles.

However, maintaining the current stable situation of Five Dragons Island was beneficial for him.

After all, no one wants a chaotic and turbulent cultivation environment.

"Three esteemed friends, the Patriarch attempted to break through to the Nascent Soul stage before but failed. He is still in seclusion healing his wounds, and cannot personally receive the three of you. Please forgive us."

Upon entering the Long Family, the middle-aged robust man currently in charge said with a smile, but his words carried a faint sense of forcefulness.

Although everyone is of Golden Core influence, such influence is also ranked in different grades.

The Long Family has contended for Nascent Soul before, even though they failed, their foundation remains.

Especially with the appearance of the Long Family's two Golden Core cultivators, their full strength was on display.

"Mr. Long is being too polite."

Faced with the faintly strong attitude of the Long Family, even the somewhat proud Xu Lingfeng had to bow his head at this moment.

After all, the Long Family has dominated Five Dragons Island for a hundred years, and their intimidating presence is still there.

However, after the Long Family subtly showed off their strong foundation, they turned around and softened their tone with smiles, demonstrating the goodwill of the current Long Family.

Though Liu Ruyu is a woman and seems to rarely voice her opinion on ordinary days, during such significant matters, she unexpectedly caught Lin Chang'an's attention.

"This Xu Lingfeng seems tough, but actually lacks a big picture perspective, while on the other hand, this Liu Ruyu has it.

When faced with the Long Family subtly, she smoothly shifted the topic to the merchant ship from Sea Abyss City."

Witnessing this, Lin Chang'an secretly nodded; indeed, women are naturally adept at acting.

Nonetheless, there was something about Xu Lingfeng that seemed off to him. As a sect prodigy after Core Formation, being a bit proud is expected. Just like him, didn't he also feel invincible after Core Formation for a while?

But the news brought by Yun Yao's Phoenix Cry Bird directly led him to embark on a low-profile journey again.

However, Lin Chang'an squinted his eyes while observing Xu Lingfeng: ever since he achieved Core Formation, his perception has become stronger, and he can also sense emotional fluctuations.

Earlier at the trade fair, and even just now, Xu Lingfeng seemed very stable with emotions unlike what it appears outwardly.

"But this is the internal matter of the Profound Sound Pavilion, and I don't intend to meddle. It could very well be an act put on for outsiders."

Lin Chang'an shook his head privately, who knows if it's the Profound Sound Pavilion performing for others.

"Come, come, friends, have a taste of our Long Family's Spirit Tea."

The three Golden Core cultivators of the Long Family greeted the three Golden Core cultivators of the Profound Sound Pavilion with smiles, yet inwardly feeling slightly frustrated and helpless.

The Long Family seems powerful, but previously they were too arrogant and lost their backers.

While the Profound Sound Pavilion, along with two other families, have aligned themselves with the backing of Sea Abyss City. As time passes and circumstances change, they feel a sense of melancholy in their hearts.

This Immortal Cultivation Realm truly is a stage of never-ending performances.

But for now, it seems everyone requires a stable situation, with no surprises anticipated within the next hundred or so years.

After all, no major force is foolish; everyone desires benefits, but not at the cost of substantial losses.

There's a chance it could turn into a scenario of the mantis stalking the cicada, only to be followed by the oriole.

No one wants to serve as someone else's stepping stone.

"Great tea."

Since arriving at the Long Family, Lin Chang'an instead felt refreshed. Once, the Long Family was unreachable, yet now, aren't they offering smiles warmly?

This is the impact brought by strength.

"I'm glad Mr. Lin likes it."

Looking at Lin Chang'an, the robust Golden Core cultivator of the Long Family sighed in his heart, never expecting that the previous incident with the Spirit Ship harboring a potential threat to the family.

If it were an ordinary Core Formation cultivator, they naturally wouldn't care, but a Tier Three Array Master.

If it's not necessary, no one wants to offend.

The Long Family's invitation of the Profound Sound Pavilion as guests this time was indeed sincere.

"By the way, Mr. Lin, before your Core Formation, you once took our Long Family's Spirit Ship to Sea Abyss City, but encountered Tribulation Cultivators midway, resulting in quite a loss. This was our Long Family's mistake."

After talking for half a day, one of the Long Family's Core Formation cultivators seemed to recall something, suddenly turning to Lin Chang'an with a apologetic smile.

And Lin Chang'an's expression was calm. If he was a lone Loose Cultivator, naturally he'd have little to say.

But now, with the backing of others and being an Honored Guest Elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion, the Profound Sound Pavilion needed him as a Tier Three Array Master, and similarly, there were times he needed the Profound Sound Pavilion.

"Mr. Long is being too courteous."

"Indeed, this was our Long Family's mistake."

In front of Xu Lingfeng and Liu Ruyu, the robust Core Formation cultivator of the Long Family made no secret of his intention to make amends and befriend them.

In the end, he even mentioned compensating for the previous incident.

"If that's the case, then I must thank Mr. Long very much."

Lin Chang'an smiled openly; why not accept benefits when they are handed over without cost.

As for grievances?

Simple, as long as he can get what he needs, he doesn't mind letting bygones be bygones.