I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

The next morning, as dawn broke.

Lin Che slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness awakening from his meditation.

Beside her, Su Wanwan was still fast asleep, her breathing soft and her face serene.

He rose gently, not disturbing her peaceful sleep. With a slight thought, a gentle breeze quietly swept through the room, washing away the lingering fragrance of last night's intimacy.

After changing into a neat set of casual clothes, Lin Che pushed open the door and stepped out, ready to begin his work for the day.

Stepping into the backyard, the moist morning air mixed with the fresh scent of grass and trees greets you.

In the center of the garden, the already quite large Forest Spirit Deer was quietly curled up.

Its body exudes a soft, ethereal light green hue, subtly echoing the surrounding flowers and grasses glistening with morning dew, making them appear vibrant and full of life.

Su Wanwan's natal spirit deer has grown increasingly tall and large.

My gaze shifted to the dedicated training room on the other side, where a regular and powerful sound of air being torn apart could be heard.

Lin Che gently probed with his divine sense and "saw" a monkey-like spirit beast with fur as blue as the deep sea, facing a specially made training post, meticulously throwing punches, retracting stances, and throwing punches again.

Its eyes were focused, its movements were fluid and explosive, and a faint mist of water vapor condensed and dispersed around it with each punch.

This was the spirit beast he had specially chosen for Wang Lingsu—the Tide Spirit Ape.

It successfully advanced from the original second-tier superior Azure Wave Spirit Ape.

Apes are known for their intelligence, and they are well-suited to assist Wang Lingsu in managing the increasing number of guest advisors. Lin Che has already entrusted her with this task.

Finally, his gaze fell on the courtyard where Liu Qingxue lived.

It contains a special training room, which is currently emitting a stable faint light from the operation of the array, isolating it from internal and external sounds.

Clearly, this talented young girl with an ice spirit root is diligently studying within it.

Since being criticized by Lin Che last time, she has calmed down and stayed at home, focusing on cultivating on the island. She has handed over the task of patrolling the territory to the spirit beast Xuanbing Cangyu Falcon.

Through their spiritual bond, she can know immediately if any problems arise.

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Riding on his sword, with a gentle breeze on his face, Lin Che quickly arrived above the satellite lakes scattered like stardust on the shore of Shattered Star Lake.

Every so often, he would come in person to inspect these carefully cultivated aquatic products.

When divine sense probes into it, the first things it probes are the first and second satellite lakes.

In the clear lake water, a group of silver-threaded spirit stream fish, each about the length of a palm and shimmering with fine silver light, swam in groups, their scales intertwining like a flowing galaxy.

Roughly estimated, the total number has reached around 500, the population is stable and full of vitality.

"It's about time." Lin Che's mind stirred slightly, and his divine sense precisely locked onto the fifty tails, selecting the best-sized and most energetic adult individuals.

With a thought, he activated the secret realm tokens and collected them all into an empty body of water in the Azure Profound Secret Realm, preparing to upgrade them and breed higher-level bloodline individuals.

Next, his consciousness turned to the third and fourth satellite lakes.

Sunlight spilled onto the lake, reflecting a dazzling golden glow.

That was the reflection from the scales of the golden-scaled, red-eyed trout.

Their bodies are covered with dense, golden scales that shimmer and shimmer under the light, while their crimson eyes add to their mystery and nobility.

There are over sixty adult trout, each one plump and strong, swaying their tails leisurely in the blue waves, looking exceptionally succulent and tempting.

"Great, I'll stew two of them tonight!"

Lin Che was in a good mood today and decided to take two of them later to taste this precious product he had cultivated himself.

At the same time, he selected 30 fish of the best quality from more than 130 fish fry in the lake and sent them to the secret realm as well.

In Satellite Lake No. 5, a different kind of lively scene unfolds.

The largest group consists of jade-like, translucent jade prawns, numbering over a thousand.

They either quietly cling to the aquatic plants and rocks, or nimbly leap and shuttle, densely packed and full of vitality.

Without hesitation, Lin Che selected two hundred individuals of moderate size with intact shells and moved them into the secret realm's waters.

Finally, our attention turned to satellite lakes six and seven.

Here the water surface is more open, and thousands of blue-headed ducks are playing and swimming. They are of different sizes, with green beaks, emerald green heads, and smooth feathers. Sometimes they flap their wings and splash the water, and sometimes they bury their heads to forage for food, with quacking sounds rising and falling.

Due to the consistently stable sales and excellent reputation of Baiweizhai, Lin Che has officially included Satellite Lake No. 7 in the breeding area for the Baer's Blue-headed Duck.

The ironhead fish that were originally raised in Lake No. 7 have been transferred to the secret realm for breeding.

Neat duck sheds have been built on both lakeshores, and dedicated staff have been assigned to take care of them.

At this moment, next to the duck shed in Lake No. 7, the newly recruited, diligent guest servant had already gotten up early and was skillfully mixing the spirit grain and special feed in the correct proportions, preparing to start a new day of feeding work.

The unexpected appearance of the Shadow Hall's spies served as a wake-up call for Lin Che.

In the past, his main concern when recruiting retainers was the potential presence of spies from other cultivation families.

But now, the situation is clearly much more complicated.

Among these outsiders, there may very well be more dangerous and more secretive spies from the Shadow Hall.

Their motives are unclear, and once they erupt, the harm they cause could far exceed that of ordinary family rivalries.

"We must not let our guard down..." Lin Che's gaze sharpened, and he had already made up his mind.

He planned to have the Azure Profound Realm Spirit use its extraordinary ability to conceal itself to secretly observe the daily words and actions and social interactions of these guest elders, especially those seemingly insignificant and subtle anomalies.

The goal is not to immediately identify any potential spies, but to have a clear understanding of the situation and provide early warnings.

After inspecting the aquatic products along Satellite Lake and confirming the growth status of various spirit fish and shrimp, Lin Che turned his sword and continued to fly to the Spirit Beast Garden in the East District.

The scale of the Spirit Beast Garden has undergone tremendous changes compared to a few months ago.

The enclosures specifically for raising Pearl White Jade Chickens, Moonlight Rabbits, and Black Hill Toads have been significantly expanded several times over.

The brand-new fences, spacious activity areas, and neatly arranged, clearly defined shacks reveal a thriving development.

Inside the enclosure, the number of the three types of spirit beasts also increased several times over.

Groups of pearl-white jade chickens of varying sizes, their plumage as white as snow;

The moonlight rabbits leaped and hopped nimbly deep in the bamboo forest;

The black-earth dolphins, in groups of three or five, rolled around contentedly in the soft earthen pits, making satisfied humming sounds.

As the industry expands, the workload naturally surges.

Care, cleaning, feeding, disease prevention, recording growth data... each task requires sufficient manpower.

Unable to allocate manpower from within the family at the moment, Lin Che had no choice but to take some risks and double the number of guest retainers recruited to meet the needs of daily operations.

Seeing the busy guests, Lin Che did not stop and flew to the Northern Spirit Herb Garden on his sword.

The name of the herb garden still exists, but in reality, it is somewhat "unworthy of its name".

In addition to cultivating a small number of special spice plants for cooking and seasoning.

The majority of the area could be more accurately described as a "feed farm".

To ensure a sufficient supply of feed for carnivorous spirit beasts such as the Pearl White Jade Chicken and Moonlight Rabbit.

Thirty neat and uniform plots of spiritual land have been cultivated here.

In the fields, there are no rare herbs, but instead, there are lush, green jasper rice, polygonatum vines, and other spiritual plants cultivated specifically for spiritual beasts as fodder.

Several newly recruited retainers were busy in the fields, some using the Little Cloud Rain Technique to irrigate, others bending over to weed, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

Su Wanwan was in charge of all the affairs here. Lin Che observed briefly and saw that everything was in good order, so he did not linger. His sword flashed again and flew straight towards the main area.

The comprehensive area now has a completely new look.

The original open space and simple buildings have been replaced by a well-planned and stylistically unified group of buildings.

The various functional buildings, such as the Merit Hall, the Mission Hall, and the Spirit Hall, are arranged in a well-organized manner.

The roads were smooth and dotted with greenery, finally revealing the order and grandeur that a cultivation family should have.

At this moment, wisps of smoke rose from the direction of Ling Shan Tang, and a unique aroma, a blend of various spices and meats, wafted in the wind, making one's mouth water.

Inside the hall, Liu Yunzhou was intently watching over a specially made large pot, carefully adjusting the heat of the earth fire array. The thick braising liquid in the pot was bubbling and boiling, soaking the already flavorful and tempting meat of various spirit beasts.

To prevent the recipe from being leaked, Lin Che did not entrust the core aspects of braised food production to his guest advisors, but instead entrusted this important task to the relatively trustworthy Liu Yunzhou.

With the clan's infrastructure basically completed, Liu Yunzhou finally had some free time.

As the saying goes, having more skills is never a bad thing; mastering another skill is definitely a good thing for him.

Liu Yunzhou studied under Lin Che for nearly a month, mastering the art of braising, from the selection and processing of ingredients and the precise proportion of spices to the subtle control of heat and the timing of braising.

Now, the braised dishes he makes by hand are almost identical in taste to those made by Lin Che.

Among these, controlling the heat took him the most time.

The reason is that he does not have a fire elemental root, making it difficult for him to accurately control the temperature with his own spiritual power.

Fortunately, the Shattered Star Lake Complex already had underground fire, and when Ling Shantang was built, it was specially connected to underground fire pipes. With the help of a sophisticated fire control array, it was enough to simulate the various stable fire temperatures required.

Sensing footsteps behind him, Liu Yunzhou immediately turned around alertly.

Upon seeing that it was Lin Che, a respectful expression immediately appeared on his face, and he bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Patriarch!"

Lin Che nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the fragrant braising pot, before asking, "How has Baiweizhai been doing lately?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunzhou quickly took out a neatly bound account book from his pocket and handed it over with both hands: "Master, the detailed accounts are here, please take a look."

Yesterday I estimated that Baiweizhai's profits would be around 380 low-grade spirit stones.

Lin Che took the ledger and began to carefully read through it.

The above clearly records the breeding costs of four mythical beasts, including the Pearl White Jade Chicken and the Moonlight Rabbit, the labor costs of hiring retainers, and the expenses for spices, fuel, etc., in the preparation of braised dishes.

Three hundred and eighty spirit stones represent the net profit after deducting all costs.

He looked back at the records for the past few days and found that although the earnings fluctuated slightly, they were generally stable within this range.

Based on this calculation, the family is expected to earn over 11,000 low-grade spirit stones per month, which translates to a net profit of nearly 140,000 low-grade spirit stones per year!

This profit is extremely considerable.

This also fully demonstrates how profound Lin Che's beast-taming inheritance is.

It includes exclusive recipes that ensure the best growth rate for spirit beasts while saving the most spirit stones.

It also covers the secret methods for preventing and treating common diseases of various spirit beasts.

Without this legacy, problems such as breeding losses, disease mortality, and slow growth would significantly reduce costs, and the current level of profit would be considered good.

While overjoyed, Lin Che also soberly recognized the shortcomings of his family.

The family's business structure is too singular, with almost all revenue tied to Baiweizhai.

While this provides a foundation, it is not a long-term solution for stability. In the future, we need to gradually expand into more revenue streams to enhance our resilience against risks.

On the other side, after Lin Che finished reviewing the accounts, Liu Yunzhou continued to report on the rumors he had noticed in the shop yesterday: "By the way, Master, I heard in the shop yesterday that something terrible had happened at Black Tooth Swamp."

Lin Che put down the ledger, calmly turned his gaze to him, and showed a perfectly timed questioning look on his face, as if he knew nothing about the matter.

Liu Yunzhou lowered his voice, his tone carrying a hint of enjoying the spectacle.

"According to many rogue cultivators who returned from the swamp, they witnessed firsthand that the Zhao and Zhou families, who had originally claimed to be allied and cooperating, were actually fighting fiercely inside! The scene was said to be quite intense."

He paused, his gloating expression growing even stronger.

"There's an even more explosive piece of news circulating privately: it's said that the Zhou family somehow managed to get their hands on a top-grade third-tier spirit fruit from those ruins! It's priceless! I think it's probably because of this treasure that the two families have completely fallen out."

He thought for a moment and added, "With this news out, the prominent forces in Chuyang City will probably be restless."

Of course, the Li family isn't included; they've been unusually low-key lately, constantly shrinking their sphere of influence.

Lin Che understood in his heart, but remained expressionless on his face.

Just as he expected, the news about the "Ten Thousand Poisons Blood Dragon Fruit" must have been deliberately spread by the Zhao family to cause trouble for the Zhou family.

As for why the Li family, who were originally the most arrogant in Chuyang City, are now so low-key?

It is said that it is because their ancestor's lifespan is about to end and he is in seclusion to break through to the Golden Core stage.

If they fail, the Li family will lose the connection between their ancestor and the city lord's mansion. Given their usual arrogant attitude, they will definitely face retaliation from other families or independent cultivators.

Therefore, they are currently preoccupied with their own problems. Otherwise, given the Li family's past behavior, they would definitely have gotten involved in this mess.

Currently, the Zhao and Zhou families are mutually restraining each other, and their hatred has been formed, so they have no time to look at other matters in the short term.

The Li family, skilled in alchemy, were preoccupied with their own problems and were forced to retreat to protect themselves.

The Chen family, which makes talismans, and the Sun family, which refines weapons, have no fundamental conflict of interest with the Lin family.

Looking around Chuyang City, there are no other obvious hostile forces that could hinder the Lin family's development.

Lin Che's gaze fell upon the orderly family territory outside the window, and his heart burned with excitement.

The following period, seemingly calm yet turbulent, was undoubtedly a crucial "golden period of development" for the newly established Lin family.