I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Time flies, and another month has passed in the blink of an eye.

On the island in the middle of the lake, the cultivation lives of the three young men, Lin Xuanqi, Lin Xuanjing, and Lin Xuanfeng, have gotten on track.

He spent his days regularly studying the clan's teachings, practicing cultivation, refining his body, and playing with a few children.

Their comprehension is indeed quite outstanding. They have already mastered the Qi Refining Chapter of the "Ten Thousand Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor" and can guide spiritual energy to circulate smoothly through specific meridians. The Qi sensation in their dantian is also gradually becoming more abundant.

Among them, Lin Xuanjing, who has the best talent, has made the fastest progress. Not only is his cultivation speed half a step ahead, but he also awakened the "Heart of Ten Thousand Beasts" a few days ago.

This is precisely the most crucial prerequisite for establishing a deep connection with spirit beasts after cultivating the "Ten Thousand Beasts Paying Homage to the Ancestor Technique".

Only by using this as a bridge can one establish the initial spiritual connection with unhatched spirit beast embryos or innocent cubs, cultivating irreplaceable tacit understanding and loyalty from a young age.

It can also prepare them to form a life-bound contract with the spirit beast.

Lin Che has been closely monitoring the children's progress.

He planned to prepare their first natal spirit beast after Xuanqi and Xuanfeng had also awakened their Hearts of Ten Thousand Beasts.

For the Lin family members, this is undoubtedly a milestone on their path of cultivation.

The choice regarding the eldest son, Lin Xuanqi, was almost a foregone conclusion.

The ever-growing Cangming Jiao clan in the family's secret realm is undoubtedly the best choice.

Both being water-related, they are highly compatible and have enormous potential.

Lin Che already had a suitable target in mind for his second son, Lin Xuanjing.

It is that long-sealed, yet unhatched Azure Sky Eagle.

This egg originated from a second-tier superior-grade Azure-eyed Eagle egg, which was offered by Yan Hongling, the former captain of the Red Fox Squad, as a token of gratitude for breaking the curse.

Later, Lin Che used the power of the system to upgrade the Azure Sky Cloud Eagle to a third-tier bloodline.

This eagle possesses pure wind-attribute bloodline, is as swift as lightning, and can soar through the heavens, perfectly matching Xuan Jing's wind spirit root.

This egg was of little use to Lin Che. He had not hatched it before, and had deliberately sealed it with a secret technique from the Beast Taming inheritance to prolong its life.

The idea was to leave it to a suitable successor, and now it has come in handy.

Only Lin Che was temporarily troubled by his third son, Lin Xuanfeng.

Currently, none of the spirit beasts cultivated by the Lin family are of the metal element.

This means he needs to find a solution as soon as possible, either by looking for and purchasing gold-attribute spirit beast cubs or spirit beast eggs with sufficient potential at auctions and spirit beast shops in Chuyang City and even further afield.

Alternatively, one can personally venture out to explore, find, and attempt to tame a wild, cultivable group of metal-type spirit beasts.

The latter is undoubtedly more in line with the long-term interests of the Lin family, but it is also more difficult and risky.

Moreover, Lin Che needs to broaden his horizons even further.

A year later, the other four children will also be tested for their spiritual roots and begin their cultivation, embarking on the path of cultivation.

They also need to make plans early regarding their natal spirit beasts.

Children have different spiritual attributes. Although the existing species of spirit beasts can cover some of them, the current choices are still insufficient if we want to find the "best partner" with perfect attribute matching and excellent potential for each child.

"Perhaps... it's time to consider systematically introducing or cultivating more spirit beast species with a single attribute."

It's not just about meeting the immediate needs of the children, but also about planning for the future of the family for hundreds and thousands of years.

If a high-quality spirit beast breeding system with complete attributes such as metal, wood, water, fire, earth, wind, thunder, and ice can be established.

Therefore, in the future, every member of the Lin family will have a corresponding natal spirit beast with matching potential to choose from at each major realm of cultivation.

This forms a powerful combination of combat strength and support capabilities.

Of course, there is another option: those with a water-based spiritual root, like Xuan Qi, can continue to focus on contracting the Cangming Jiao lineage.

If we can cultivate a Jiaolong team, we can fight alongside him in all directions.

Lin Che can still vividly imagine that scene now.

When Xuanqi achieves the Golden Core and Nascent Soul stages in the future, he will be accompanied by a group of dragons, creating a magnificent spectacle of turbulent waters and seas. He might even earn a prestigious title like "Dragon Lord".

……

Just as Lin Che was pondering, a communication talisman hanging at his waist suddenly lit up with a soft light and vibrated gently.

Lin Che scanned the talisman with his divine sense and understood the message within.

A slow smile curved his lips, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.

"Ha, so the Zhou family finally couldn't hold back any longer and is making their move!"

He stood up, straightened his robes, and stepped out of his secluded meditation room.

With a flash of sword light, the person soared into the air and sped towards the council hall in the core area of ​​the family's comprehensive district.

Upon entering the council chamber, a slightly somber atmosphere immediately enveloped one.

Liu Yunzhou, covered in dust from his journey, paced back and forth in the hall with a furrowed brow and obvious anxiety on his face.

On the other side, Liu Qingxue sat upright in a side position, holding a jade slip in her hand, calmly flipping through it.

Five years is enough time for a boy to shed his naivety.

Liu Yunzhou has now grown into a tall, upright young man with broad shoulders and a thick back.

His once youthful face has been etched with the sharp edges of time and hard work, his complexion is a healthy deep tan from years of traveling, and his eyes have become resolute.

Thanks to Lin Che's generous support, advanced cultivation techniques, and the nurturing from his natal spirit beast, the Fujiang Crocodile Turtle, his cultivation progressed rapidly.

At the age of twenty-one, he had already reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, just one step away from the later stage.

Given his aptitude as a mid-grade spiritual root, this speed is definitely fast. If nothing unexpected happens, he has a good chance of achieving Foundation Establishment before the age of thirty-five.

In contrast, Liu Qingxue's change in temperament was more reserved and profound.

Five years ago, her aloofness and arrogance had transformed into a cold and dignified aura that emanated from within, making it difficult for others to look directly at her.

That's the sense of pressure that naturally arises from holding a high position, cultivating one's character, and having given birth and raised children.

However, judging from Liu Yunzhou's anxious appearance, she clearly hadn't revealed a single thing about Lin Che's backup plan to her younger brother.

Hearing the steady footsteps, the two looked up at the same time.

Liu Yunzhou's eyes lit up, and he immediately strode forward, his tone urgent:

"Patriarch! The Zhou family has indeed made their move! They've officially announced that, effective immediately, they will drastically reduce or even completely cut off the supply of the four types of meat-producing spirit beast cubs to our Lin family!"

His anxiety deepened: "This matter concerns the lifeblood of Baiweizhai. If the raw materials run out, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

He paused, his fist clenching involuntarily, his tone filled with indignation and confusion: "And the reason they gave was actually to blame the Zhao family!"

The excuse that the Zhao family's continuous suppression has damaged the family's spirit beast industry, resulting in insufficient production capacity and forcing them to prioritize core channels is utterly absurd!

Liu Yunzhou has been managing the affairs of the Spirit Beast Zone for a long time and has a general understanding of the art of beast taming.

The Zhou family's foundation lies in spirit beasts, so their core breeding grounds must be heavily guarded, like an iron fortress.

Even if the Zhao family suppresses it, it is absolutely impossible for them to easily damage its fundamental reproductive ability.

If it really comes to the point where it is necessary to cut off supplies to external parties in order to "protect core channels", then the Zhou family is probably not far from being wiped out!

This is clearly an excuse!

Lin Che walked to the head seat and sat down comfortably, giving Liu Yunzhou an approving smile for his analysis.

He nodded: "Yunzhou's words hit the nail on the head. This move is probably not due to the Zhao family, but more likely because the Zhou family is wary of the Lin family and is deliberately trying to cut off the Lin family's development momentum."

His tone shifted, and Lin Che's expression became calm and composed: "However, you don't need to be too anxious. I anticipated this and made preparations for it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yunzhou was taken aback. The anxiety on his face instantly froze, turning into astonishment and confusion: "You were prepared all along?"

Lin Che stood up, his sleeves fluttering slightly. "Come with me, I'll take you somewhere so you can see for yourself." With that, he led the way out of the hall.

Liu Yunzhou stood there, his mind racing, when suddenly, a thought that had almost been forgotten flashed through his mind.

His eyes widened suddenly, and an expression of unbelievable surprise flashed across his face.

He exclaimed in disbelief, "Could it be that the secret cultivation in the Southern District has been successful?! Patriarch, you are truly farsighted; you actually foresaw this day long ago! You were already prepared!"

He looked excitedly at his sister Liu Qingxue, who had already calmly stood up, only to see that she merely nodded slightly to him, her beautiful face expressionless.

Liu Yunzhou immediately understood, his expression somewhat complicated.

The older sister must have known the truth all along, but she kept it a secret and didn't even reveal a word to her own brother.

Liu Qingxue walked to her younger brother's side, her cool voice calmly saying, "This is a family secret, of great importance. When it's your turn to know, you will naturally be informed."

Now that she is a member of the Lin family, she naturally has to consider all matters concerning the Lin family.

At the same time, in order to cooperate with Lin Che's plan, she naturally would not reveal even a single piece of information to anyone.

This is the best way to minimize the risk of leakage.

Liu Yunzhou pondered his sister's words, understood the key point, paused for a few seconds, then quickly followed.

……

Before long, the three arrived at the southern part of Shattered Star Lake, an area that is shrouded in thick spiritual mist year-round.

Lin Che had already informed Su Wanwan and Wang Lingsu via a sound transmission talisman.

The secrets of this place and the subsequent arrangements will inevitably require the participation of these two core members who are in charge of the family's internal affairs.

A moment later, a magnificent green figure rapidly approached from the forest path.

Su Wanwan rode sideways on the back of a graceful Senyu Spirit Deer with lush branches on its antlers, her skirt fluttering in the wind.

Now 24 years old, she has long since shed her girlish naiveté, possessing a slender figure and a quiet, graceful demeanor.

Only her almond-shaped eyes remained clear and bright, and her personality remained somewhat lively in private.

The last to arrive was Wang Lingsu, the current head housekeeper of the Lin family.

She still dressed smartly, but time had tempered her former carefree personality into a more mature, capable, and still radiant charm.

She has a bright and cheerful smile, acts decisively and thoughtfully, yet still retains a unique wit and cunning in private.

"Husband, am I not late?" Before she arrived, her voice preceded her. Wang Lingsu controlled a jade-eyed eagle and landed lightly beside the group.

Lin Che smiled and shook his head: "You've come at the perfect time."

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Lin Che's gaze swept over the four core family members before him, his tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible pride:

"Since you're already here, come with me and see the results of my years of secret cultivation."