Family Cultivation: Many Children, Many Blessings

Chapter 101 Xie Ling Shuang Arrives

Heading to Liaoyuan Immortal City at this time would naturally be a good mission.

There's no need to worry about being caught in the crossfire of war or being dragged onto the battlefield. Even if the Xuanbing Hall loses in the future, or is even destroyed by the Liuli Sect, it will still be safe in Liaoyuan Immortal City.

but.

The best person to be in charge of Liaoyuan Immortal City is definitely someone who has reached the Foundation Establishment stage.

Not only can they keep the situation under control, but they can also provide support should the battle situation deteriorate to its worst point.

After so many years of getting along, Chen Ping has completely integrated into the Lin family and is regarded as one of their own.

As for Qin Li, although she has only been married into the Lin family for a short time, less than three years.

However, in the past three years, she has not only given birth to a child for Lin Changyue, but has also never interfered in any important decisions of the Lin family, only focusing on her own cultivation. Therefore, the Lin family's higher-ups have basically put their minds at ease with Qin Li, and no one would think that her marriage to Lin Changyue was for ulterior motives.

Therefore, in the minds of the Lin family's higher-ups, the best candidate to go to Liaoyuan Immortal City was naturally either the Lin brothers, Changyue or Changgeng.

After all, these two are the legitimate heirs of the Lin family.

However, if it is agreed that Chen Ping or Qin Li will go to Liaoyuan Immortal City, no one will have any objections.

Before the meeting, clan leader Lin Daoyuan and several senior and high-ranking elders had already met and made some decisions and considerations for today's meeting.

He had figured out how to get one of Lin Changyue or Lin Changgeng to go without leaving a trace, while also making sure that Qin Li and Chen Ping were not unhappy and felt that the Lin family was treating them differently or not trusting them.

Unexpectedly, when everyone suggested sending a Foundation Establishment cultivator to lead a group of promising young talents from the Lin family to Liaoyuan Immortal City, Qin Li immediately stepped forward and said that she could not take on this important task and should leave it to someone else, as she wanted to stay and guard the Lin family territory.

Then, Chen Ping also stepped forward and said that he was also unwilling to go to Liaoyuan Immortal City, and asked that the task be given to Lin Changyue or Lin Changgeng.

Clan Chief Lin Daoyuan and the others were stunned upon hearing this, and felt a sense of shame.

Well, judging others by one's own petty standards.

They're completely overthinking it.

They had been planning how to subtly delegate the task to Lin Changyue or Lin Changgeng, but it turned out that they didn't need to do anything at all; the two of them simply refused.

Lin Changyue was not quite aware of the clan leader and elders' decision; they had met privately without informing him.

But Lin Changyue was also somewhat surprised at this moment.

He was well aware that his wife, Qin Li, did not want to go to Liaoyuan Immortal City.

She left Liaoyuan Immortal City and married into the Lin family, how could she possibly go back?
Even if she can fool her junior sisters and brothers like Xiao Churan after returning, if she accidentally runs into her master, True Person Chilian, her disguise will inevitably be seen through, which will cause more trouble.

Once the news of her marriage into the Lin family is exposed, the Lin family will not only be able to avoid disaster in Liaoyuan Immortal City, but their situation may be even worse than when Xuanbing Hall was captured by Liuli Sect!
Therefore, Lin Changyue understood that his wife, Qin Li, would definitely not go to Liaoyuan Immortal City.

Why did Chen Ping refuse to go to Liaoyuan Immortal City without any hesitation? What was the reason?
"Changyue, what about you? Are you willing to lead a portion of your clansmen to Liaoyuan Immortal City to oversee the area?"

With Qin Li and Chen Ping both stating they wouldn't go, clan leader Lin Daoyuan could only look helplessly at Lin Changyue and ask for his opinion.

Lin Changyue said in a deep voice, "I think it's best to leave this matter to Chang Geng. I have a family to support, my wife and children are all in the clan, it's inconvenient for me to go to Liaoyuan Immortal City alone. Moreover, as a second-level talisman master, the clan's talisman business depends on me for 80% of the business. If I go to Liaoyuan Immortal City, what will happen to the clan's talisman business? Chang Geng is alone and focused on cultivation, he is the best candidate to go to Liaoyuan Immortal City."

Lin Daoyuan and the other elders shook their heads upon hearing this, unsure of what to say.

They secretly thought that going to Liaoyuan Immortal City was a "good job," but unexpectedly, all four of the family's Foundation Establishment cultivators refused to go. In the end, Lin Changgeng, who was no longer present and was guarding the market on Seven Star Island, became the "scapegoat."

However, Lin Changyue's words do make sense. In comparison, Lin Changgeng, who is single-minded and only wants to reach the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment, is indeed more suitable to lead the team to Liaoyuan Immortal City.

"Let's settle this matter here. Let Chang Geng go to Liaoyuan Immortal City."

This matter is now considered closed.

The group then discussed some other matters.

For example, after Lin Changgeng went to Liaoyuan Immortal City, another Foundation Establishment cultivator had to be sent to Seven Star Island Market to take charge.

This matter was taken over jointly by Lin Changyue and Qin Li, a married couple.

As Qin Li's cultivation gradually recovers and she is about to return to the late Foundation Establishment stage, the requirements for spiritual veins during her daily cultivation will increase.

Although the spiritual vein on Lingzhu Peak is also of the second rank, it is not the main vein, but a branch vein.

It's not a big problem for cultivators in the early and middle stages of Foundation Establishment, but it's quite difficult for those in the later stages.

Some time ago, Qin Li was discussing with Lin Changyue about finding an opportunity to 'move'.

Either move to the family's main peak, or go to the Seven Star Island Market.

The spiritual veins of Seven Star Island Market are of a higher quality than those of the Lin family's main vein, which is more than enough for Qin Li to return to the late Foundation Establishment stage or even the peak Foundation Establishment stage.

Unexpectedly, the Xuanbing Hall and the Liuli Sect went to war, and Lin Changgeng was about to head to Liaoyuan Immortal City, which conveniently left the Seven Star Island Market empty.

……

After the family meeting.

Back at Lingzhu Peak, Lin Changyue called his dozen or so wives together for a family meeting.

A major battle has broken out between the two Core Formation sects, and they are about to move to Seven Star Island Market. I wanted to let everyone know so that you can prepare in advance.

The wives didn't have any objections to moving to Qixing Island Market. After all, many of them had been asked by their children to help them whisper in Lin Changyue's ear.

Upon hearing that the two major Core Formation sects had started a war, everyone's expressions turned serious.

Even those present who lacked spiritual roots, such as Huang Ying'er, Ding Qingxue, and the He family twins, clearly understood what the war between the Xuanbing Hall and the Liuli Sect meant.

When gods fight, mortals suffer; when the city gates catch fire, the fish in the moat are also affected.

There is nothing more.

Two of them had the most solemn expressions, and another even had a look of fear and panic in his eyes.

The one with a solemn expression was Ding Qingxue, because her daughter Lin Qingchan's wedding to the Jin family was approaching, but now that the two major sects were at war and turmoil was coming, the wedding would probably be difficult to arrange.

As for the one who was terrified and panicked, it was Su Yuejiao.

Her son, Lin Qingyao, joined the Xuanbing Hall a few years ago!
Lin Changyue naturally noticed the changes in his two wives' expressions, so after announcing the matter, he approached them separately one by one to offer his condolences.

Ding Qingxue is alright; as for her daughter Lin Qingchan's marriage, she'll just have to see how things go and adapt accordingly.

If the battle between the two major sects is not too fierce and the flames of war do not spread to these cultivation families, then the wedding will proceed as planned.

If the battle escalates and the Xuanbing Hall begins conscripting soldiers from various families, creating a chaotic and unsuitable situation for marriage, then postponing it for a few days is perfectly acceptable. The main concern is Su Yuejiao's situation; her son, Lin Qingyao's, is indeed worrying.

When Lin Changyue heard about the war, he immediately thought of this place and began to think about solutions.

"I regret it so much! I shouldn't have let Qingyao become a disciple of the Xuanbing Hall! It's all my fault, I shouldn't have been so greedy!"

With no one around, Su Yuejiao's eyes welled up with tears of anxiety.

She was a proud and strong-willed woman, but now that her son was caught in the vortex and might face a life-or-death crisis, no matter how strong she was, she couldn't control her feelings of self-blame.

If they don't join the Xuanbing Hall, no matter how fierce the war gets, even if the Xuanbing Hall is defeated and destroyed in the end, a younger member of the family like Lin Qingyao will most likely be fine.

But once you join the Xuanbing Hall, you will have to live and die with the sect, and you will most likely be sent to the battlefield!
Once you're on the battlefield, your life or death is out of your control!

"No one can predict what will happen in the future. You agreed to let Qingyao join the Xuanbing Hall in the first place, also for his own good, to give him a brighter future..."

Lin Changyue held Su Yuejiao in his arms and comforted her, "Besides, there's no need to be so pessimistic. Qingyao is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, right? He hasn't even entered the late stage of Qi Refining yet. In the Xuanbing Hall, if it weren't for the fact that he became a disciple early on, he would still be in the outer sect and would have difficulty entering the inner sect! With such cultivation strength, he would be at the very bottom in the Core Formation sect."

"In the great battle between the two Core Formation sects, only disciples whose cultivation has reached the late stage of Qi Refining may be forced to go to the battlefield."

Lin Changyue's words were not simply meant to comfort his wife; they were the truth.

Just like when the Lin family fought the Zhou family, unless it involved the extermination of the royal family, the clan members in the early stage of Qi Refining would not go to the battlefield. They would be kept in the family as seeds, and the early stage of Qi Refining would be the main force.

In sects like the Xuanbing Hall, which focus on Core Formation, Foundation Establishment cultivators are the main force on the battlefield, and their minimum skill level is at the late Qi Refining stage.

A cultivator at the mid-stage of Qi Refining wouldn't even qualify as cannon fodder on the battlefield.

It will serve no purpose other than sending people to their deaths in vain.

"But I'm still worried." Su Yuejiao's eyes were red as she looked up and asked, "Husband, is there any way to bring Qingyao back?"

Lin Changyue sighed. If there were a way to bring Lin Qingyao back, he would have just said so.

"The Xuanbing Hall has strict rules. If we desert now, the consequences could be worse than going to the battlefield!"

Lin Changyue said earnestly.

However, after waiting a moment, he added, "Don't worry, I'll find a way to make sure Qingyao doesn't go to the battlefield."

Lin Changyue had a general plan in mind.

When two major sects go to war, even the most wealthy sects will find themselves lacking in strategic resources.

Among them, talismans are one of the most important strategic items!

There are currently no second-tier talisman masters inside the Xuanbing Hall. That's why Xie Ling Shuang asked He Qingxi to come to the Lin family to buy talismans from Lin Changyue when she was going to the Luan Bird Secret Realm.

If Lin Changyue is not mistaken, someone from the Xuanbing Hall will come to the Lin family again soon to buy second-tier talismans from him!

Under these special circumstances, the Lin family had no choice but to accept the offer from the Xuanbing Hall.

However, if Lin Changyue provides talismans to the Xuanbing Hall while also taking care of a minor, unimportant disciple in the mid-stage of Qi Refining, the Xuanbing Hall should not refuse.

……

Lin Changyue was right.

Just half a month later, the Xuanbing Hall sent an envoy to the Lin family to purchase second-tier talismans.

What Lin Changyue didn't expect was that this elder was none other than Xie Ling Shuang, with whom he had a close relationship!
Xie Ling Shuang, as one of the ten true disciples of the Xuanbing Hall, can even be said to be the most promising and talented among the ten true disciples!

Under normal circumstances, someone of her status wouldn't personally do errands.

Just assign any Foundation Establishment elder.

What surprised Su Yuejiao even more was that Lin Qingyao also came back with Xie Ling Shuang!

Seeing Lin Qingyao return, Su Yuejiao was overjoyed. Her anxious heart, which had been pounding these past few days, finally calmed down. Forgetting all formalities, she apologized and pulled her son aside so that Lin Changyue could meet Xie Ling Shuang.

"Thank you for your presence, fellow Daoist. It is an honor to have you here..."

Lin Changyue was about to say a few polite words.

Xie Ling Shuang immediately interrupted with a smile, "Alright, Brother Chang Yue. The first two times we met, there were outsiders present, so it's understandable that you were being formal with me. But now we're on your Lin family's territory, my master isn't here, and other high-ranking members of the Xuanbing Hall are here. There's no need for us to be so reserved, is there?"

"Uh... fine then." Lin Changyue shook his head helplessly.

Xie Ling Shuang is indeed a very nostalgic person.

To be honest, Lin Changyue felt that his unintentional act of helping Xie Ling Shuang, who was at her weakest when she was young, was a very small favor and not worth Xie Ling Shuang remembering for so long.

If it were him, he probably wouldn't have remembered it for so long.

It's been decades.

Moreover, a few years ago outside the Luan Bird Secret Realm, Xie Ling Shuang gave him a precious and rare third-tier demon beast blood jade at a price that was almost like giving it away.

Even if there was a 'gratitude' back then, it has long been repaid.

Thanks to Xie Ling Shuang's deliberate efforts, the awkwardness and unfamiliarity between the two were quickly eliminated.

Then we started talking about business.

"Brother Changyue, can you guess why I've come to the Lin family this time?" Xie Ling Shuang asked.

Lin Changyue didn't pretend to be stupid and said, "Is it the same reason you sent Qingxi last time, for talismans and puppets?"

Xie Ling Shuang nodded, somewhat embarrassed, and said, "However, the demand this time is much greater than last time... and I can't buy it at a premium, so I can only buy it from the Lin family at the market price."

Lin Changyue expressed his understanding, saying, "In such a special time, it is only right for the Lin family, as a family under the Xuanbing Hall, to contribute its share. However, as I said before, talismans are easy to handle, but puppets still need to be determined based on the situation, and the Xuanbing Hall will have to provide the materials."

"Brother Changyue, you can understand and get better." Xie Ling Shuang breathed a sigh of relief.

Despite her noble status, she personally came to the Lin family, not because the sect knew of her past relationship with Lin Changyue and thought she was easy to talk to, so they sent her.

Xie Ling Shuang knew that the sect's attitude was tough this time, and she was afraid that the conditions offered would be too harsh and the Lin family would not be able to accept them, which would cause a conflict between the two sides!

That's why she took the initiative to accept the task and come to the Lin family after hearing about it.

(End of this chapter)