I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Within seven days, good news came one after another from the three children.

They successfully sensed the spiritual energy floating in the world!

Among them, Lin Xuanjing, who possesses a top-grade wind spirit root, has the most amazing talent. In just three days, he clearly captured the invisible yet omnipresent spiritual energy pulse.

Next comes the process of drawing qi into the body.

Thanks to the solid foundation that Lin Che had laid for them over the years with gentle spiritual food, as well as his detailed and precise methods of inducing qi, the three children made quite good progress.

Just over a month later, the three of them crossed that threshold one after another, officially entering the first level of Qi Refining and becoming true cultivators.

Lin Xuanjing's speed was astonishing—it only took sixteen days!

This cannot be explained simply by saying that he has excellent comprehension.

Lin Che had been secretly monitoring the progress of each child.

Seeing that the time was ripe, he privately summoned Lin Xuanjing to his side.

In the meditation room, there were only the father and son.

Lin Che set up a soundproof barrier and looked at his second son with a solemn expression.

"Jing'er, I have something to tell you today. You must keep it in mind and never tell anyone, not even your mother or your brothers and sisters." Lin Che's voice was deep and serious.

Seeing his father's serious expression, Lin Xuanjing immediately put away his usual playful nature and nodded earnestly: "Yes, Father, I understand."

"When you tested your spiritual root, the spirit stone showed that it was only a high-grade wood spiritual root."

Lin Che looked directly into his son's eyes: "However, that is not your true spiritual root. Your true spiritual root is an extremely rare one—a top-grade wind spiritual root."

Lin Xuanjing's pupils contracted slightly. As intelligent as he was, he instantly connected it to his unusually fast cultivation speed and his extraordinary sensitivity to a certain spiritual aura in the air during cultivation.

But he didn't exclaim; he simply pursed his lips and waited for his father to continue.

"Wind spirit roots are known for their speed, agility, and unpredictability. Top-grade wind spirit roots are one in ten thousand, and their rarity and potential far exceed those of ordinary top-grade spirit roots," Lin Che explained slowly.

"The reason why your father used the power of the formation to temporarily conceal your true spiritual root and only reveal the phenomenon of the wood spiritual root was to protect you."

To prevent you from attracting attention prematurely, getting caught up in unnecessary trouble, or attracting unpredictable prying eyes and dangers.

Although Lin Xuanjing is young, he has inherited his father's intelligence and his mother's composure.

In addition, he gained a deeper understanding of the cruelty of the cultivation world through his studies at the clan school.

He immediately understood his father's profound meaning and good intentions.

A maturity beyond his years appeared on his young face: "I know what's important, Father is doing this for my own good."

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Until the child has sufficient power to protect himself, this top-grade wind spirit root is a secret that needs to be kept hidden.

To the outside world, I have always presented myself as having a superior-grade wood spirit root.

Seeing his son understand his intentions so quickly and thoroughly, Lin Che's eyes showed a look of relief.

"It's good that you understand." Lin Che patted his son on the shoulder.

"For now, only you and I know about this. But in front of others, you need to be careful not to show too much of your cultivation progress. In the future, you will need to cultivate the secret technique to conceal your cultivation level."

"Your son will remember your teachings, Father," Lin Xuanjing solemnly replied.

……

Once the three had stabilized their cultivation levels, Lin Che summoned them to his secluded meditation room once again.

Inside, the array formation flowed, isolating the inside from the outside.

Lin Che's expression was more serious than ever before, his gaze sweeping over the three young faces in front of him, which were already showing signs of determination.

"Today, I, your father, will impart to you the foundation upon which my Lin family stands, the cornerstone of its heritage—the family's most core cultivation technique, the Myriad Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he flipped his palm, and a cyan jade slip appeared out of thin air, hovering in mid-air.

Lin Che paused, then said, "This is the Qi Refining Chapter of the Myriad Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor Technique. The complete technique can only be obtained gradually after you reach the corresponding cultivation level and pass the tests of your father and the family."

This was a decision made after careful consideration by Lin Che.

The complete "Ten Thousand Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor" is a Heaven-Rank cultivation technique with immense influence.

If even the slightest hint of this were to leak out, the Lin family, with its current strength, would be utterly powerless to resist the covetousness and plunder of those behemoths.

Dividing cultivation techniques into different realms for transmission is a common and effective method used by many sects and families in the cultivation world to protect their core inheritance.

This ensures the orderly transmission of the technique while minimizing the risk of the entire technique being leaked due to the unexpected death of a disciple, soul search, or betrayal.

The three children sat obediently on the warm jade cushions, looking at each other with barely suppressed excitement and anticipation in each other's eyes.

Finally, they were about to embark on this magnificent path of cultivation!

They carefully accepted the jade slip of inheritance from their father, immersed themselves in it, and began to eagerly browse the profound contents of the cultivation method.

Lin Che did not leave immediately, but stood aside with his hands behind his back and began to explain in detail to the three of them the various precautions for cultivating the Qi Refining Chapter of the "Ten Thousand Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor" technique.

He started with the most basic Qi circulation routes and the key points of circulating Qi throughout the body, explaining how to better match one's own spiritual root attributes with the cultivation method, and how to attract and refine spiritual energy.

Furthermore, it discusses the subtle artistic conception contained in the cultivation method that complements the beast taming, as well as the mental obstacles and spiritual stagnation that beginners may encounter.

He broke down his experiences and insights into this practice, explaining them in a way that children could understand.

It wasn't until the three of them had a relatively clear and comprehensive initial understanding of this fundamental cultivation method that would accompany them throughout their Qi Refining period that they gained a basic understanding of it.

He took out another jade slip, completely different from the previous ones.

"Cultivation techniques are the foundation of cultivation, but building a solid foundation for one's Dao is not something that can be done so easily."

Lin Che's voice became exceptionally solemn.

"In order to build a solid foundation for you that far surpasses that of other cultivators of the same level, I have decided that, starting tomorrow, you will need to cultivate a body-refining secret technique in addition to the Ten Thousand Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor Technique—the Nine Refinements Golden Body."

He glanced at his three sons' faces, which were filled with surprise and contemplation, and said in a firm tone: "This is not an elective, but a compulsory course!"

Before you successfully establish your foundation and lay your Dao foundation, you must advance body cultivation and Qi cultivation in tandem.

This is the path I have planned for you, the path I myself have walked.

Lin Che began to explain to the children the reasons for choosing "Nine-Refined Golden Body".

The greatest advantage of this Spirit-Rank Body Refining Secret Technique is its "universality" and "solidity".

It has no special requirements for the cultivator's physique or spiritual root, and any cultivator can practice it;

There is no need to consume rare natural treasures to temper the body; the main method is to guide spiritual energy back and use medicinal baths to temper the body.

After successful cultivation, it will not grant any fancy supernatural abilities.

Its effect is simple and unpretentious.

It comprehensively and thoroughly enhances the practitioner's meridian resilience, the vitality of the five internal organs, and the capacity and stability of the dantian.

Ultimately, he forged a "foundation body" capable of bearing even greater magical power and climbing to higher realms.

"The path of cultivation is nothing more than three things: 'essence, qi, and spirit.' The Myriad Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor Technique focuses on cultivating 'qi' and 'spirit,' while the Nine-Refined Golden Body is the foundation for solidifying your 'essence'!"

"A strong physical body means wider and more resilient meridians, which can withstand more intense and rapid spiritual energy circulation."

This means greater vitality and resilience, providing an extra layer of protection in battles or adventures;

This also means that when you attempt to establish your foundation and solidify your Dao foundation, you will have a greater chance of success, and the Dao foundation you forge will be more perfect and stable!

This is paving the way for your long-term future!

Seeing their father's unprecedentedly serious expression, the three children felt a chill run down their spines.

They knew that when their father, who was usually kind and friendly and even playful with them, showed such an expression, there was no room for negotiation on his decisions, and they must have made profound considerations.

They already had some understanding of body cultivation from their tribal studies courses.

They even knew that there were cultivators who specialized in the Dao.

Knowing that it is a path to temper the body and unleash potential, one can feel the hardship just by listening to it.

The father's actions were by no means unfounded; rather, they were truly laying the most solid foundation for their future.

"I will persevere! I will never complain!" Lin Xuanfeng declared first, his small hands tightly gripping the jade slip.

His eyes were filled with the fearlessness and determination of a newborn calf.

He could almost see himself becoming stronger after being tempered.

Lin Xuanqi nodded silently and solemnly, accepting his own jade slip with both hands, his round little face full of seriousness.

Although he loves to eat, he is never ambiguous when it comes to important matters and understands the profound meaning behind his father's arrangements.

Lin Xuanjing accepted the jade slip from his father's hand without the slightest hesitation.

He even raised his eyebrows slightly, feigning nonchalance, and said, "It's just body tempering! No pain, no gain! It's a piece of cake!"

But deep within his sparkling eyes lay a solemn respect for the challenges to come.

Seeing that his three sons showed no fear of difficulty and were instead eager to try, Lin Che's eyes showed satisfaction and he felt quite gratified.

He dedicated himself to cultivating his children's independent personality and resilience from a young age, and this vision has now yielded results.

From the time the children were able to take care of themselves, Lin Che allowed them to live independently.

In this process, bumps and falls are inevitable.

In response, Lin Che stipulated that unless the three mothers suffered actual physical injuries or broken bones, they must not step forward to help or comfort them.

At first, Su Wanwan and the others were heartbroken, but with Lin Che's persistence, they gradually saw changes in the children.

Therefore, in the Lin family mansion, one would not see a scene of servants attending to their young master.

The children are responsible for making their own beds, tidying up their belongings, and wiping down the furniture in their rooms every day.

They also have to take turns cleaning the classrooms where they attend classes at the tribal school after class.

You must also keep your primer books neat and organized by yourself.

These seemingly trivial daily tasks are not meant to be harsh, but rather are the most basic lessons in "cultivating the mind".

Through repeated hands-on and self-reliant actions, one's delicate nature is worn away and one's laziness is overcome.

Instead, a sense of responsibility, orderliness, and resilience that never gives up in the face of difficulties gradually become internalized.

Lin Che firmly believes that the path of cultivation is long and arduous. More important than innate talent and spiritual roots is a Dao heart that can endure hardships without changing its will and maintain its original intention in the face of temptations.

The seeds of this Daoist heart often sprout in the most ordinary life trials and the cultivation of self-discipline.

Teaching children to take responsibility for themselves from a young age lays the earliest and most solid foundation of their character for dealing with inner demons and tribulations on their spiritual path and for the solitary pursuit of enlightenment in the future.

"Excellent! With such awareness, you truly are a worthy son of the Lin family!"

Seeing his three sons facing the mandatory body tempering without fear, but instead with determination in their eyes, Lin Che felt gratified.

He paused, then continued, "Furthermore, your clan school courses will not stop just because you begin cultivation."

Next, introductory courses on various arts and skills related to cultivating immortality will be available to you.

For example, basic alchemy identification, principles of common talismans, understanding of simple formations, and the properties of spiritual materials and minerals, etc.

These courses do not require them to delve deeply into a particular skill, but rather to broaden their horizons and build a basic cognitive framework for the complex knowledge system of the cultivation world.

Otherwise, when you are alone in the future, you may see a spiritual plant but not know its name, grade, medicinal properties, or even toxicity.

When encountering an enemy, they are completely unaware of what kind of magical artifact the enemy is using, what kind of talisman they are activating, or what kind of formation they are setting up.

That would be more than just being ignorant and making a fool of oneself.

They are putting their own safety at great risk!

Lin Che explained earnestly, "Cognition is power."

The subsequent studies will give you a basic understanding of the various methods, resources, and dangers in the cultivation world.

This is the foundation for making the right judgments when you independently explore secret realms, trade with others, or even fight to the death in the future.

The more you know, the better you can avoid risks and seize opportunities.

"Only focusing on breathing exercises to enhance one's cultivation level is far from sufficient!"

……

The three children listened attentively, keeping every word of their father's teachings in mind.