Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate-Chapter 366 - 223 Becoming Sworn Siblings_2

Chapter 366 -223 Becoming Sworn Siblings_2

“”Hehe, I have already reached the Foundation Establishment Great Perfection Realm, I’ve had these items for some time now, and indeed, there is no use for them anymore.”

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“Furthermore, I wish to take your father as my sworn son, and as several fellow Daoists are here today, I wonder if you could all indulge this junior brother.”

After Ye Pinghai finished speaking, he turned his gaze to Lin Shikang and Lin Shigong, one being the strongest in the Lin Family and the other the father of Lin Xingrong; naturally, their opinions were to be sought.

Lin Shikang and Lin Shigong exchanged a glance, each pondering for a moment.

They were very clear about the profound meaning behind Ye Pinghai’s actions. He was now aiding the Lin Family, proactively taking Lin Xingrong as his sworn son as a gesture of goodwill and as a promise. He also saw potential in the Lin Family.

As long as they nodded their agreement, it meant that Ye Pinghai would be considered half a member of the Lin Family, and he could then pursue the Impact of Golden Core Stage without worrying about the Lin Family harboring any ill will toward him.

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Moreover, such a sworn kinship was greatly beneficial for the Lin Family. Even if he failed to break through, the mere news of this relationship would greatly bolster the reputation of the Lin Family. At the very least, they would be seen as a family with the strength of three individuals at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, most certainly standing out among all Foundation Establishment Families in the Wei Kingdom.

If Ye Pinghai were fortunate enough to break through to the Golden Core Stage, it would be like adding wings to a tiger for the Lin Family, firmly positioning them at the forefront of all Foundation Establishment Families.

Considering these points, the two quickly returned to their senses, and only after Lin Shigong nodded did Lin Shikang smile and say, “Since we’ve had many dealings and share a tangled web of connections, honored by brother Ye’s high regard, brother Xing and I have no objections to this sworn kinship.”

No sooner had these words fallen than Lin Shigong, with a hearty laugh, chimed in, “Indeed, we’ve been associating with each other for decades, and we’ve always gotten along well. Establishing this sworn kinship will bring mutual support in the future. What greater fortune could there be?”

“Haha…”

Upon hearing the words from Lin Shikang and the others, Ye Pinghai was thrilled, then turned to Lin Tianming and said, “Now that I have taken your father as my sworn son, you are like my sworn grandson, and these items are my meeting gifts to you.”

“This… this…”

Lin Tianming hesitated for a moment. Although he was very tempted by these treasures, they were all quite valuable.

It goes without saying for the Fusion Spirit Pill—it has a great effect on cultivation. Even more precious is the Demon Soul Fruit. This fruit is a Second Order Superior Spirit Fruit, born where the souls of Monster Beasts have perished, and collecting it is extremely difficult. It has the effect of refining vitality and tempering both skin and muscle, serving a very powerful and precious purpose.

Both these items would greatly enhance him, and with his powerful Divine Sense and physique, having this Demon Soul Fruit could further enhance him. Its benefits for both combat and Alchemy were clear.

For Ye Pinghai to offer such treasures off the bat, if it were ordinary items Lin Tianming would have had no need for courtesy, but these two items were so valuable that to accept them too casually might incur displeasure.

With these thoughts in mind, he looked towards his grandfather, Lin Shigong, as if seeking his approval.

As Lin Shikang nodded and chuckled, he looked at Lin Tianming and his son, saying, “Xingrong, Tianming, won’t you come forward and pay your respects to your elder?”

Reminded by Lin Shikang, Lin Tianming then accepted the Demon Soul Fruit and three bottles of Fusion Spirit Pills.

Afterward, father and son hurriedly stepped forward, presenting the Spiritual Tea with great respect to Ye Pinghai, before bowing deeply to him.

“Sworn son Xingrong pays respect to Uncle Ye, and sworn grandson Tianming to Grandpa Sea.”

Seeing the sincere salutations from father and son, Ye Pinghai was overjoyed and quickly got up to pull them to their feet.

The two treasures given away were actually obtained through numerous auctions and exchange meets over the years, specifically intended for Lin Tianming, all to bring himself closer to the Lin Family.

Ye Pinghai was very satisfied with taking Lin Xingrong as his sworn child, and he had his own considerations for the gifts he gave away.

With Lin Xingrong’s frequent stays at Qianchuan Market over the years, their interactions had increased considerably. Moreover, Lin Xingrong’s shrewdness in dealing with people and his keen observation won Ye Pinghai’s admiration.

Add to that his need for the Lin Family’s support, and having no direct descendants, he took Lin Xingrong as his sworn son. This was not only to put the Lin Family at ease, but also for his own peace of mind as he pursued the Golden Core Realm.

Besides, Lin Tianming’s talent and the overall strength of the Lin Family were also of great interest to him.

If all went well, with the Lin Family’s overall strength, they could very well help Lin Tianming, who was blessed with extraordinary talent, achieve Core Formation with a high success rate and possibly even reach the Nascent Soul Stage in the future.

For a Loose Cultivator like himself who had cultivated to his current level, no one knew better than he the hardships encountered along the way. The Lin Family had been good to him, and it was these factors together that were the primary drivers for establishing this sworn kinship.

In this way, forging a strong relationship with the Lin Family in advance would offer him something to rely on in the future, creating a win-win situation.”

Returning his focus, Lin Shikang and Lin Shilu were genuinely interested in fostering a good relationship with Ye Pinghai, given that the elders of the Lin Family were very supportive, resulting in a further warming of relations between both parties.

After some casual conversation, the atmosphere gradually settled down.

Lin Shikang picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then got straight to the point.

“Ye, the three-year agreement is fast approaching, have you made your preparations, and how confident do you feel about it?”

Hearing this, Ye Pinghai’s expression grew solemn, and after a wry laugh, he said, “You all should be well aware of how difficult it is to break through to the Golden Core Realm, lacking either Nascent Soul Spiritual Items or defensive treasures is out of the question.”

“I’ve made quite a few preparations in these past few years. Although I have a Gold Fruit to aid me, and several defensive magic artifacts, I still don’t feel confident about succeeding. At most, I have a thirty percent chance!”

“A thirty percent chance is already quite high,” Lin Shikang replied.

“The longer one lingers in the Foundation Establishment Realm, the lower one’s potential becomes. I’m risking it all, hoping for success this time.”

Ye Pinghai responded with a wry smile after hearing Lin Shikang’s words.

But upon further thought, a thirty percent chance was quite good; many people didn’t even have such an opportunity, resorting to a forced breakthrough on the verge of dying, which is immensely more difficult.

Ye Pinghai’s words also served as a wake-up call to Lin Shikang, who was over a hundred years old. If he didn’t attempt to reach the Golden Core Realm soon, as his potential gradually diminished, it would become even harder to make a breakthrough.

Refocusing his mind, Lin Shikang then asked, “Ye, our ancestors’ insights on breakthroughs have been readied. When do you plan to start your attempt to enter the Golden Core Realm?”

Ye Pinghai calmly replied, “I have made all the necessary arrangements. After a period of seclusion to recuperate and studying the breakthrough insights, I can try to impact the Golden Core Realm.”

“As for the timing, it should be roughly half a year at the shortest, or a year at most.”

“When the time comes, I will have to trouble the elders to arrange a suitable place for my seclusion and to guard it for a while.”

Hearing this, Lin Shikang nodded and then discussed with Lin Shihua and the others about the location for the breakthrough.

Considering the density of spiritual energy, as well as the destructive power of the Golden Core Tribulation, the Protective Clan Formation would need to be deactivated for a while before the Tribulation, and then reactivated afterward.

Otherwise, the Lin Family’s Protective Clan Formation would likely be destroyed by the Golden Core Tribulation.

If the formation were to be destroyed, losing the foundation of the clan would be a tremendous loss for the Lin Family.

While there have been examples of surviving the Heavenly Tribulation with the aid of formations, the requirements were excessively stringent and not something the Protective Clan Formation of the Lin Family could handle.

Ye Pinghai did not insist, as he had never considered using a formation to survive the Golden Core Tribulation.

After some deliberation by everyone involved, it was decided to choose a secluded valley behind the peak of Green Bamboo Mountain as the location for the breakthrough.

Not far from the main peak, the valley was filled with bird songs and floral fragrances, rarely trodden by clan members, and its spiritual energy density was comparable to that at the peak’s summit.

Besides, if the Threefold Lightning Tribulation were to come, its potent destructive force would not cause much damage to the main peak.

Ye Pinghai was very satisfied with this arrangement after inspecting the site and quickly finalized the place and time for the seclusion, deciding to commence in two days.

With the seclusion arrangements concluded, several family members spent some time chatting leisurely with Ye Pinghai.

In the evening, Lin Shihua organized a lavish dinner to entertain Ye Pinghai, with Lin Tianming and his son taking turns toasting with spiritual wine.

The Lin Family’s warm hospitality and the joyful atmosphere delighted Ye Pinghai throughout the evening.

Being a loose cultivator with mortal parents who had passed away early in life, he had devoted himself to his cultivation path for nearly a century without ever having a companion. It was through such diligence that he was able to advance swiftly to his current realm.

Now, with the Lin Family and in such an atmosphere, he felt a sense of warmth he had not experienced in a long time.

The lively atmosphere persisted, and after they were full and merry, everyone returned to their respective residences to rest.

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