I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Looking at his lively and adorable children, Lin Che's mood improved even more after his breakthrough.

He no longer concealed his presence and stepped lightly into the front yard.

"Father! You've emerged from seclusion!"

On the roof beam, the sharp-eyed Lin Xuanfeng was the first to spot him. He immediately waved his little hand excitedly, his loud voice breaking the tranquility of the courtyard.

Upon hearing the sound, the children in the pavilion all looked up, their faces instantly lighting up with surprise.

"Father!"

"Father!"

The children called out excitedly, like fledglings returning to their nests, putting down what they were doing and joyfully rushing towards Lin Che.

Because Lin Che consistently advocates respecting children's nature and encouraging them to explore their own interests.

Even if some of his attempts seem like "futile efforts" to others, he never simply dismisses them.

Therefore, in the hearts of his children, he is both a stern father and a partner who understands and supports them the most, making him extremely popular.

Apart from Lin Xuanjing, who was still immersed in the world of carving and seemed to be isolated from the outside world, the other children all gathered around Lin Che.

The talkative second son, Lin Xuanjing, kept chattering away.

The youngest, Lin Xuandong, eagerly showed off his thick book, "Xuandong's Record of Encounters," as if presenting a treasure.

Naturally, there's also Lin Xuanfeng on the rooftop.

"Daddy, look! I'm sure I can fly this time!" Lin Xuanfeng stood on the edge of the roof, his little face showing no fear, only full of confidence and anticipation.

Before he finished speaking, he actually took a few steps back, took a running start, and then leaped into the open space in the courtyard!

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to his bold move.

Suddenly, the simple hang glider on his back opened in the wind with a "whoosh" sound, and surprisingly, it did not fall apart immediately.

The small figure glided through the air for a brief moment, propelled by the momentum.

Unfortunately, it was less than two meters away.

The paraglider's height and speed were far from sufficient, and it lost its momentum in an instant, causing him to plummet headfirst to the ground.

"Oh dear?" Lin Xuanfeng was clearly not expected that his "success" would be so short-lived. One moment he felt like he was flying, and the next he was surrounded by a rapidly enlarging grassland. A look of surprise flashed across his face.

Lin Che was already prepared. His expression remained unchanged, and with a slight thought, a wisp of pure true essence flowed from his fingertips.

It quickly condensed in mid-air into a semi-transparent, faintly glowing hand of primordial energy.

It gently and steadily supported the falling small body, slowly lowering him and the glider together.

He then dispersed his true energy, casually freeing the somewhat dazed Lin Xuanfeng from the ropes binding him, and pulled him into his arms.

"Commendable courage, good idea, but it still needs a lot of improvement." Lin Che ruffled his son's soft black hair.

Her eyes were smiling, and her tone was full of encouragement, but she showed no intention of solving all his problems for him.

He knew that the joy and valuable experience of this exploration could only be truly gained by the child through personal experimentation, failure, and improvement.

The other little ones, who barely reached his waist, immediately protested when they saw Lin Che hugging Xuan Feng. They chattered and surrounded him, reaching out their little hands to hug him too.

"Good, good, good, everyone gets a share, not one will be missing!" Lin Che laughed loudly, picking up each of the little ones one by one, weighing them in his hands, and then putting them down. The courtyard was immediately filled with joyful laughter.

At this moment, the eldest son, Lin Xuanqi, with his round face, nestled in his arms and raised his little head.

With anticipation in her eyes, she asked earnestly, "Father, will we be able to begin our cultivation soon?"

Compared to his third brother's unreliable plan, he longed to be like his father, using his own magic to ride a sword, which was the right path!

Normally, a child's spiritual root will begin to develop and stabilize around the age of five.

However, when immortal cultivation sects or large families conduct large-scale spiritual root testing in mortal cities, they often choose six-year-old children.

The main reason is the large number of people born in different months. To ensure that their spiritual roots are completely stable and the tests are accurate, six years old is the safest age.

But for his own child, Lin Che naturally didn't need to wait until he was six years old.

Moreover, he has a system that allows him to preview the information beforehand.

His divine sense quietly swept over the children in his arms and around him.

The three eldest sons are now over five years old, and their spiritual roots have already matured.

The other four little ones are only four years old, and their spiritual roots are still in the final stage of stabilization, which will take about another year.

Lin Che's mind raced, and he decided to tease her.

He paused deliberately for a moment, then smiled at Lin Xuanqi in his arms, "Yes, according to the plan, we intend to officially test the spiritual roots of you three lads tomorrow. However..."

He drawled, watching his son's face instantly tense up: "Cultivation requires spiritual roots to draw qi into the body. Qi'er, what if the test shows you don't have spiritual roots?"

Lin Xuanqi's excitement froze instantly, and his round little mouth opened slightly.

Of course he had thought about that question.

The thought that if she really didn't have spiritual roots, all those delicious snacks and novel spiritual fruits containing spiritual energy, as well as all the magical spells her father had demonstrated, would be out of her reach.

The little guy suddenly felt everything go black, as if the sky was about to collapse, and his little face scrunched up like a bun.

Beside him, Lin Xuanfeng took off his heavy protective suit.

I feel relaxed all over.

But he was a little hungry, so he casually took a pastry wrapped in a handkerchief from his older brother's pocket.

He mumbled a reassurance, "Big brother, why are you panicking? Father is so powerful! We're his own sons, how could we not have spiritual roots? You're overthinking it!"

"That's right, that's right," the second brother, Lin Xuanjing, also came over and patted his eldest brother's shoulder, looking like a little adult.

"Instead of worrying about that, we should think about what spell we should learn first once we have spiritual roots!"

Looking at the different expressions on his three sons' faces, and the other little ones who, although young, were beginning to think and seemed to understand, Lin Che felt a warmth in his heart.

Stop teasing them and smile, "Alright, I won't scare you anymore. Don't worry, Daddy promises you that each of you will be able to embark on the path of cultivation in the future."

Even if... even if something were to happen, your father would do everything in his power to find rare and precious treasures to cultivate your spiritual roots, ensuring that you would never be deprived of your connection to the Great Dao!

Just then, a clear and sharp bird song came from high above, breaking the warm atmosphere of the courtyard.

The children were immediately drawn in, all tilting their heads back and looking toward the source of the sound.

In the distance, a streak of icy blue light streaked across the sky at incredible speed, arriving above the courtyard in the blink of an eye.

It was a large, ice-blue bird, its feathers as if sculpted from millennia-old ice, gleaming with a cold and pure azure luster. Its wingspan was broad, and its posture was elegant and swift.

It was Liu Qingxue's natal spirit beast, the Xuanbing Cangyu Falcon.

"Mommy's back!" the children exclaimed excitedly.

The Xuanbing Cangyu Falcon folded its enormous ice-blue wings and hovered precisely above the courtyard, the icy air it generated instantly refreshing the sweltering atmosphere.

The next second, a figure in cyan lightly flipped off the bird's back and landed steadily beside the group.

It was Liu Qingxue, dressed in a neat blue outfit.

After landing, she looked up and met the gaze of the Xuanbing Cangyu Falcon circling in the air, and nodded slightly.

The Xuanbing Cangyu Falcon responded with a low cry, then, without lingering, flapped its wings and soared into the sky once more, transforming into an ice-blue arc to continue its duty of patrolling the Lin family's airspace.

When Liu Qingxue's gaze turned to the courtyard and landed on Lin Che, the delicate face that was usually covered with a thin layer of ice instantly melted away, revealing a clear look of joy.

"Husband, you've emerged from seclusion?" Her voice remained cool, but her tone betrayed her concern and joy.

She naturally knew about Lin Che's seclusion to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

At this moment, Lin Che's aura was full and profound, and the spiritual light around him was restrained yet even more profound, clearly indicating that he had successfully broken through and stabilized his realm.

"Congratulations, my husband, you have taken another step forward on the path to enlightenment." Her eyes were filled with a genuine smile.

However, when she glanced at the pile of specially made protective suits and scattered "glider" parts on the ground out of the corner of her eye, her eyebrows twitched slightly.

Looking up again, his sharp, falcon-like gaze immediately locked onto the small figure trying to shrink into the shadows behind Lin Che—Lin Xuanfeng.

"Xuanfeng," Liu Qingxue's voice was not loud, but it carried an undeniable coldness.

"You silly child, did you disobey your mother's instructions again and act recklessly?" Her gaze swept across the rooftop and then fell back on the pile of equipment that had obviously undergone "high-altitude testing".

Lin Xuanfeng's small body stiffened instantly, and the smugness on his little head peeking out from behind Lin Che instantly turned into guilt. He subconsciously shrank back behind his father.

Seeing this, Lin Che smiled and slightly turned to the side, his broad shoulders completely shielding his son behind him.

"Qingxue, there's no need to be too harsh on him. Feng'er has this inquisitive mind and is even willing to try things out. He's not just fooling around. He's seriously doing what he wants to do."

With his father's support, Lin Xuanfeng immediately became bolder, peeking halfway out from beside Lin Che's legs and whispering in agreement, "That's right, that's right!"

Seeing the father and son forming a "united front," Liu Qingxue's deliberately serious expression finally crumbled.

She shook her head helplessly, her tone softening: "Husband, you've been too lenient with them. Their audacity is appalling; what if something were to happen to them..."

"I understand your concerns," Lin Che said, holding her hand and feeling the warmth between his fingertips.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. The children's safety is always the top priority."

Knowing that her husband was exceptionally capable and had indeed never put the children in any real danger, Liu Qingxue stopped pursuing the matter.

She then began to check the children's homework for the day.

Because the Lin family is still too small and a complete clan school system has not yet been established on the island, the children's basic education is taught by Lin Che, Wang Lingsu, Su Wanwan and herself in turns.

The teaching materials used were enlightenment books carefully compiled by Wang Lingsu's father.

It was further revised and supplemented by Lin Che, combining his own experiences and knowledge of cultivation, making it a truly tailor-made work.

She examined the items carefully, occasionally asking questions or pointing out shortcomings in a low voice.

The children quieted down in front of her and answered respectfully.

After the homework check was completed and the children were allowed to continue their own activities, the relaxed look on Liu Qingxue's face gradually faded.

She approached Lin Che, her brows furrowed slightly, and lowered her voice, her tone carrying a hint of seriousness:

"My lord, there is something I need to discuss with you. I'm afraid... we're in trouble."