Cultivation begins in Qingfeng Market.

The Lin family has a history of over three hundred years and is mainly divided into three branches.

The clan leader, Lin Shanhe, was detached from worldly affairs and devoted himself to cultivation.

Elder Lin Shanyu is the clan leader's younger brother and is mainly responsible for guarding the ancestral land.

Second Elder Lin Chongxiao leads the family's demon-hunting team, responsible for external battles and fights.

The third elder, Lin Xinglong, who is his father and Lin Zhao and Lin Xuan's grandfather, is mainly responsible for the family business and external connections.

He stepped into the array without hindrance, the halo of light gently caressing his body like cool water ripples.

They went straight to the core area of ​​the family, located on the mountainside of Qingxi, in front of their father Lin Xinglong's cave.

Uncle Zhao was already waiting outside the cave, like a silent stone statue.

Lin Tianze bowed respectfully. Uncle Zhao was his father's sworn brother and an elder who had watched him grow up.

His cultivation had reached the seventh level of Qi Refining, giving him a transcendent status. After receiving a signal, he entered the cave.

The interior furnishings are extremely simple, with all four walls made of natural mountain stones. Only a blue futon is placed in the center, clearly indicating that it is a place for ascetic practice.

Lin Xinglong, with his white hair and beard but still vigorous, sat cross-legged on it.

His aura was deeply connected to the entire cave, profound and unfathomable.

"Tell me, what made you so eager to rush back day and night?"

Lin Xinglong slowly opened his eyes, his gaze calm and unwavering.

Lin Tianze dared not be negligent and reported on the recent changes in the market and Lin Xuan's involvement in the conflict between several major forces.

He also reported in detail about the Po Jun Demon Hunting Team's request to purchase talismans through Lin Zhao, specifically requesting the [Splitting Light and Shadow Talisman].

After listening, Lin Xinglong merely raised the corners of his mouth, revealing an enigmatic smile: "Just for such trivial matters?"

"Father, how can this be a small matter?" Lin Tianze was taken aback, his tone urgent.

"I specifically sent Old Zhao to the shop today, and even deliberately let Zhao'er know a little bit about it. Why didn't he tell you? That doesn't make sense!"

Lin Xinglong's tone carried a hint of mockery.

Lin Tianze was speechless for a moment, his face showing embarrassment: "I was unsettled as soon as I heard about the Splitting Light and Shadow Talisman."

I rushed back immediately, unaware that Uncle Zhao had gone to the shop today.

"You're so impulsive. If you had half the composure of the second son, Xuan'er wouldn't have gotten into this mess with you."

Lin Xinglong shook his head and sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Father, aren't we talking about serious matters? Why are you bringing up Xuan'er again?" Lin Tianze became increasingly embarrassed.

"Alright, let's get back to the main topic." Lin Xinglong's expression turned serious, and his tone was calm yet as powerful as a thunderclap. "Clan leader, prepare to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage."

"What?!" Lin Tianze was shocked and could hardly believe his ears. He suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"What's the panic?" Lin Xingrong said calmly. "My Lin family has been planning to produce another Foundation Establishment cultivator for fifty years. Those people should have gotten used to it by now." After saying that, he burst into laughter.

Lin Tianze was still in shock and didn't know what to do.

"You don't need to worry about the market area. Let them make a fuss. You don't need to pay attention to them."

"You should talk to Xuan'er about this yourself and clear things up. Don't act like a father anymore."

Lin Xinglong paused, then continued casually, "As for Zhao'er, isn't it just a [Splitting Light and Shadow Talisman]?"

"If the Demon-Hunting Team wants it, just give it to them."

"Father! That's a second-tier talisman! It's a testament to our family's strength!" Lin Tianze exclaimed in shock.

He knew that even as an elder, his father rarely possessed second-tier talismans, so how could he give them away so easily?

A sudden inspiration struck him, and he abruptly looked up, his eyes gleaming with astonishing light.

"Could it be that you've successfully advanced to a second-tier rune master?"

Lin Tianze knew that his father had been trying to create second-tier talismans all these years. Only this reason could explain why his father regarded such a precious talisman as something ordinary!

Lin Tianze's mind raced, and then he thought of the Po Jun Demon Hunting Team. An even more startling guess surfaced in his mind.

"Could it be the Po Jun Demon Hunting Team that previously cooperated with our Lin family, planning to jointly establish our foundation?"

He had vaguely heard his father mention before that the Lin family had previously had an outside partner they were collaborating with.

Now that all the clues have been pieced together, the answer seems to be on the verge of being revealed.

Lin Xingrong smiled but remained silent, neither admitting nor denying.

Lin Tianze frowned, deep in thought.

Finally, he revealed his biggest question.

"Father, I still feel something is amiss. If the Lin family is truly allied with the Po Jun Demon Hunting Team, they would simply ask you directly if they wanted the talismans."

Why go through all that trouble, going through a junior like Zhao'er? Besides, there were outsiders present at the gathering; the news was bound to leak out.

If you give out the talisman now, wouldn't that be the same as announcing to the market that you have broken through to the second-tier talisman master?

How could those Foundation Establishment forces sit idly by and watch the Lin family produce another Foundation Establishment cultivator? This Foundation Establishment plan is already riddled with flaws before it has even begun.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xinglong calmly raised a finger and said leisurely:

"First of all, the Lin family's intention to produce another Foundation Establishment cultivator is not a recent development; the family has been preparing for it for fifty years. This cannot be hidden from those with ulterior motives."

He then raised his second finger, his gaze sharpening, "You only see them using Xuan'er and Zhao'er to test the strength of my Lin family."

Why can't it be our Lin family that uses this opportunity to test just how many eyes are secretly watching us?

Then, he raised his third finger, his gaze becoming as deep as an abyss: "Third, I just told you that the clan leader is about to achieve Foundation Establishment, why are you so certain it's true?"

To tell you the truth, even I can't confirm whether the clan leader's Foundation Establishment is true or false.

Looking at his son's utterly shocked expression, he slowly said, "Truth and falsehood, reality and illusion, until the very last moment, who can truly see through it all?"

The longer a family has been passed down through generations, the less likely it is to reveal its true colors or take action.

"If I release this brand-new second-tier talisman, they will become suspicious and hesitant, even more afraid to act rashly."

"Alright, the elders are in charge of these family power struggles. Just keep that in mind and don't interfere too much."

Lin Xinglong waved his hand, ending the topic, "Go back to the market and bring back a batch of talismans."

That Gao Yuan must be highly regarded by Po Jun, otherwise they wouldn't have used him to do this.

Since they've spoken according to the proper etiquette, my Lin family can't appear stingy.

"I understand, son. I will go and make the preparations." Lin Tianze suppressed his shock and respectfully agreed.

Lin Xinglong's divine sense stirred slightly, scanning him carefully. His tone softened a bit, adding a hint of concern:

"Your cultivation is already at the peak of the seventh level, and your spiritual energy is solidified. How confident are you in breaking through to the eighth level?"

"Father, my magical power still needs some time to develop. I need to refine it for another two years before I can have a greater chance of success," Lin Tianze replied truthfully.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xinglong flicked his sleeve, and a warm jade bottle flew to Lin Tianze's side. "Take this bottle of [Qi Harmony Pill]. It will save you a year of hard work."