Family Cultivation: Many Children, Many Blessings

Chapter 102 What if one is willing to die for the sect?

The war has just begun, and the Xuanbing Hall is still relatively respectable.

There was no provision for forcibly conscripting cultivators to the battlefield.

But this does not mean that the Xuanbing Hall is 'merciful'.

Xie Ling Shuang is now barely considered a 'high-level' member of the Xuanbing Hall. Especially after returning from the Luan Bird Secret Realm, she has gained a lot. Her cultivation has now advanced to the late Foundation Establishment stage, and her strength and future potential have both improved. She has also begun to learn about many secrets of the sect's higher-ups.

Therefore, she understood the Xuanbing Hall's style of doing things even better.

Now that war is approaching, the prices of various strategic items have begun to rise, especially for treasures such as talismans and puppets, which are of great help on the battlefield; the price increases will be even more dramatic.

However, Xuanbing Hall does not intend to purchase at a premium; it plans to buy at the price before the price increase.

If the Lin family does not accept the offer, or even tries to sell it at a higher price at this time, it will anger the Xuanbing Hall and the consequences could be severe.

She deliberately took on the task from the Lin family because she was afraid that if other people came, they wouldn't be able to reach an agreement with the Lin family.

They brought Lin Qingyao back specifically, just in case.

If she doesn't have enough influence, then Lin Qingyao can mediate.

Fortunately.

Changyue has always been very wise. She didn't say anything or explain the seriousness of the matter, and just agreed.

……

Xie Ling Shuang had clearly underestimated Lin Chang Yue.

At this point, not only him, but most of the other high-ranking members of the Lin family could also recognize the seriousness of the problem.

The Lin family sells talismans, and they can raise prices in the market according to market conditions.

But how could they dare to raise the price for the Xuanbing Hall?

At most, Lin Changyue could only take advantage of the fact that the Xuanbing Hall wanted to purchase a large number of talismans from him, and he wanted to see if he could get some materials for making third-tier talismans from the Xuanbing Hall in return.

As a long-established Golden Core sect, the Xuanbing Hall possesses an unimaginable abundance of resources.

Selling them second-tier talismans and then recycling the materials for third-tier talismans makes perfect sense, doesn't it?

Sure enough, after Lin Changyue mentioned some of the Tier 3 materials he was in short supply, Xie Ling Shuang said that the Xuanbing Hall did indeed have a considerable stockpile, and some of them could be traded with the Lin family.

"But... Brother Changyue, what do you need these Tier 3 materials for? You don't need them to make Tier 2 talismans and Tier 2 puppets, do you?" Xie Ling Shuang asked curiously.

Of course, she wouldn't think about third-tier talismans.

That makes no sense.

There are only a handful of third-tier talisman masters in the entire cultivation world of Yu Kingdom, and it seems that there isn't a single third-tier puppeteer in the current era.

It's impossible for the two technicians from the Lin family to have broken through to the third rank so quickly.

"My talisman skills recently broke through to the mid-second tier, allowing me to create talismans with special effects. However, these talismans have extremely high requirements for materials; third-tier materials can increase the success rate," Lin Changyue said in a serious tone.

This was an excuse he had already come up with.

As for the second-tier mid-grade talisman skills, revealing them to the outside world was also part of his plan.

It wouldn't be a problem to let the Xuanbing Hall know.

On the contrary, this special time can increase his and his family's importance and make the Xuanbing Hall pay more attention to him.

"A mid-tier second-level talisman master?"

Xie Ling Shuang's eyes lit up upon hearing this, a mixture of surprise and joy in them. She indeed stopped pressing for details about the purpose of the third-tier materials, and exclaimed, "I never imagined that Brother Chang Yue's talent in the art of talismans was so terrifying! At such a young age, your talisman skills have already reached the mid-second tier. Not to mention the Xuanbing Hall, even in the entire cultivation world of Zheng Guo Yu Kingdom, few can rival you. It seems that in the future, you not only have a chance to become a third-tier talisman master, but you are almost certain to become one!"

She was genuinely happy for Lin Changyue.

If Lin Changyue had only piqued the interest of the Xuanbing Hall before, and was willing to return to the Xuanbing Hall, he would have been given very high treatment.

Now, Lin Changyue has the leverage to 'negotiate' with the Xuanbing Hall!

A genius talisman master who is only in his early fifties and has already raised his talisman skills to the middle level of the second rank, if nothing unexpected happens, has a higher probability of becoming a third-rank talisman master in the future than Xie Ling Shuang has a higher probability of successfully forming her core!

"That makes things much easier. As long as Brother Changyue can continuously provide mid-grade second-tier talismans, you can exchange almost all the third-tier materials in the sect's inventory!"

Xie Ling Shuang assured.

The two discussed the specific details of the deal and quickly reached an agreement.

Lin Changyue then naturally did not forget to plead for his son Lin Qingyao, asking Xie Ling Shuang to take care of him and not let him go to the battlefield.

Xie Ling Shuang smiled and said, "Brother Chang Yue, you're overthinking this. Qing Yao is only at the sixth level of Qi Refining. Even if he were an ordinary disciple, it would be unlikely that he would be assigned to the battlefield. Moreover, Qing Yao is Elder Shi's beloved disciple, and he values ​​him highly. He definitely won't let him go to the battlefield."

Lin Changyue nodded, relieved by those words.

After a while, Lin Changyue hesitated before speaking, "Ling Shuang, there's something I'm not sure if I should ask."

Xie Ling Shuang readily replied, "Brother Chang Yue, just say what you need to say. If you can tell me, I certainly won't keep it to myself. If it's a confidential matter that can't be shared, I'll speak frankly as well."

"I'd like to ask why the Xuanbing Hall and the Liuli Sect have started this war? Over the past hundred years, although there have been frictions between the two sides, they have always exercised restraint." Lin Changyue asked, voicing his doubts. "Both the Liuli Sect and the Xuanbing Hall are currently doing well and do not need to expand outwards. There is no need for them to risk severe damage or even annihilation by launching a war, is there?"

The two major Core Formation sects are adjacent to each other and occasionally have conflicts of interest, competing with each other for resources.

However, none of these entanglements affect the foundation of the sect's development.

Even if a sect were to sever all these disputed interests and relinquish them, it wouldn't significantly impact the sect's development.

It's just something to add to the existing beauty.

Why would they suddenly start a war for such a small, icing-on-the-cake benefit?

This wasn't just Lin Changyue, nor just the Lin family's higher-ups, but rather a group of Foundation Establishment families under the Xuanbing Hall who had been searching for this information all along.

Knowing the specific reasons why the two major sects launched a war would be extremely important for cultivation families, allowing them to make many preparations in advance.

For example, if the conflict isn't very serious, it might just be a momentary impulse, and the fighting might end after a while. In that case, the various families can continue as usual and there's no need to be too tense.

If the conflict between the two sides is related to the life and death of their sects, they will most likely fight to the bitter end, until one side is destroyed. In that case, it is necessary to make plans as soon as possible.

The Lin family, for example, would need to arrange for more of its disciples and resources to be transferred to Liaoyuan Immortal City.

Xie Ling Shuang's face held a deep, enigmatic expression as she shook her head and said, "I do know some inside information about this matter, but I don't know the exact details. So I'm sorry, I can't tell you, Brother Chang Yue."

Lin Changyue nodded in understanding.

But after hearing Xie Ling Shuang say this, he could roughly tell that the war between the Liuli Sect and the Xuanbing Hall was not just a momentary squabble.

There must be a deep entanglement involved, whether it's revenge, or the struggle for a treasure or opportunity, it involves a great deal of people.

It seems this war will not end easily.

The Lin family needs to make more preparations.

really.

After thinking for a moment, Xie Ling Shuang said with some deliberation, "What I can tell Brother Chang Yue is that this war is unlikely to be a life-or-death struggle, but it will definitely be a true test of strength. So it won't end in the short term."

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After taking her son away, Su Yuejiao naturally showered him with warmth and care.

Holding Lin Qingyao's hand, she wished he would recount all his experiences in the Xuanbing Hall over the past three years.

Three years is not a long time, but it's not short either.

When Lin Qingyao left home, he was only 14 years old, still a teenager.

Now 17 years old, he has grown into an adult.

The changes are enormous.

"Mother, don't worry, I'm doing very well in the sect. Master is patiently teaching me, and my fellow disciples are also very caring. Look, I'm already at the sixth level of Qi Refining, just one step away from the seventh level. I'm almost catching up with you, Mother. My cultivation speed is much faster than when I was at home."

Lin Qingyao ate the delicious spiritual fruit and said with a grin.

A young boy, naturally, cannot understand his mother's worries.

"His cultivation progress is not bad."

Su Yuejiao nodded. Her cultivation level was only at the eighth level of Qi Refining, while her son had already reached the sixth level. Although there was a bottleneck at the late stage of Qi Refining in between, with Lin Qingyao's talent and comprehension, he would probably catch up with her in six or seven years at most.

"What about talisman skills? When will you catch up with Mother?"

"Forehead……"

Lin Qingyao scratched his head and remained silent.

Su Yuejiao is already a first-tier high-grade talisman master, while Lin Qingyao's talisman skills have not even broken through to the first-tier mid-grade.

In the past few years since he arrived at the Xuanbing Hall, he has not neglected his cultivation and has even worked harder, but he has relaxed a lot when it comes to tedious things like drawing talismans.

Otherwise, given his talent in talismanic arts...

It should be a mid-grade first rank now.

"What did I tell you before you left? You can't just focus on cultivation, you absolutely can't slack off on drawing talismans! Raising your talisman skills to the second tier is just as important as your Foundation Establishment! If you can become a second-tier talisman master in the future, you will receive a very powerful inheritance!" Su Yuejiao said earnestly.

Lin Qingyao said dismissively, "The Xuanbing Hall has several third-tier inheritances. After I improve my cultivation and become a Foundation Establishment cultivator, the sect's resources will be more than enough for me."

"You silly child!" Su Yuejiao frowned.

In terms of lineage, her master, True Man Feng Lei, was a renowned figure and one of the most powerful rogue cultivators in the Yu Kingdom's cultivation world.

However, compared to a sect like the Xuanbing Hall, its foundation is still much weaker.

Even if Lin Qingyao succeeds in establishing his foundation in the future, how much of the Xuanbing Hall's resources will he be able to share?
It is naturally far inferior to the treasure left behind by Master Fenglei!
If Su Yuejiao cannot obtain the treasure left by her master herself, she will naturally have to leave it to her son, Lin Qingyao.

But she was also clear-headed and knew that she couldn't tell her son about this yet.

So he thought for a moment and said, "Qingyao, since you're back this time, why don't you stay at home for a while and not go back to the sect for now? Anyway, the Xuanbing Hall and the Liuli Sect are at war recently, and the situation is turbulent. I'll have your father talk to your Aunt Xie, and she should agree."

Before Su Yuejiao could finish speaking, Lin Qingyao stopped eating the spiritual fruit and stood up urgently, saying, "Mother, how can this be! It is precisely because the sect is at war that I must go back! If I stay at home now, what will my senior brothers and sisters think of me after the war is over?"

Su Yuejiao was taken aback for a moment and then said, "Your cultivation level is still low, and you don't need to go to the battlefield. Not going back won't cause any trouble..."

“No!” Lin Qingyao shook his head decisively and said, “Even if I don’t go to the battlefield, I will still have a role to play. Moreover, if this war lasts a long time and is not over in two years, I may already be in the late stage of Qi Refining.”

Su Yuejiao took a deep breath, suppressing her anger, and asked, "What, now that your cultivation has reached the late stage of Qi Refining, you're going to apply to go to the battlefield?"

Lin Qingyao nodded seriously and said, "The sect nurtured me, so if there is a need, I should naturally go to the battlefield."

Snapped!
Su Yuejiao slammed her hand on the table and said angrily, "The sect nurtured you? You've only been in the Xuanbing Hall for a few years! How many years have the Lin family, I, and your father nurtured you? Don't you think about what I would do if something happened to you on the battlefield?"

Seeing his mother angry, Lin Qingyao's thoughts remained unchanged, and he did not think he was wrong.

What does it matter if we go to the battlefield? What if we die for our sect?

So many senior brothers and sisters, didn't they all face death without fear?

But he quickly said, "Mother, don't be angry, I was just saying that. This war can't last that long..."

A wise child is better than his mother.

Su Yuejiao felt a deep sense of regret once again.

She was really wrong.

She should never have agreed to let her son go to the Xuanbing Hall.

(End of this chapter)