Cultivating a family of immortals

Before Xu Changle could even express his gratitude, Xuan Yebai flew directly towards the mountain peak on his sword, preparing to join forces with Xuan Qingya to launch an attack.

Xu Changle then headed down the mountain to begin deploying high-grade spirit stones.

Halfway up the snow-covered mountain, Xu Wanghe quietly watched the busy crowd below, a slight smile on his lips. But when he looked up and saw Xuan Yebai riding a sword on the mountaintop, his gaze gradually turned melancholy.

"Now that we've embarked on this path, we must continue walking it..."

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Lin Chenbi obtained a [Primordial Soul-Gathering Mushroom], but when he led his men to hunt down Lin Jinglan, they failed to find him.

It wasn't until he began leading his disciples in retreat, leaving the Ningyuan Zhize area and arriving in the city to rest while waiting for people from other sects to emerge, that he received a summons from his sect.

Lin Jinglan's Life and Death Jade Talisman... is shattered!

When Lin Chenbi received the message, he was drinking tea in the tea room. He immediately crushed the teacup, feeling extremely pleased with himself.

That night, he drank heavily all night again. After getting drunk, he knelt in the direction of the Haoran Sect and kowtowed several times.

After finishing, he stood up and murmured:

"Ancestors of the Lin family above... It's not that I'm heartless, it's just that our collateral branch has been oppressed for too long... Now, thanks to the blessings of our ancestors, we... have finally turned the tables!"

"Rest assured, I will definitely lead the Lin family to a higher position. With me here, the Lin family... will surely go further and further!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he smashed the wine cup, his expression extremely sinister.

After a few days, the sect disciples who had been seizing spiritual herbs in Ningyuanzhi Marshland gradually emerged.

Lin Chenbi's original intention was to wait for the Chaoyang Sect Master and his party to come out so that they could travel together towards Mohe County.

After all, this is the safest and most secure method.

As for his good fortune in obtaining the [Primordial Soul-Condensing Mushroom], no one knew about it, and he would never admit to it.

More than ten days later, the people from Chaoyang Sect finally came out.

To Lin Chenbi's surprise, the new sect leader of Chaoyang Sect had died inside, and only the sect leader's wife and three disciples came out.

After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Chenbi learned that the Chaoyang Sect Master had died in battle protecting everyone, and they had not obtained the [Yuanzhi Soul-Condensing Herb].

Both sides gave the same account, so it was obvious they understood each other without saying a word.

As for who won it, he would never reveal it until his death.

Although the Lin family and the Xiang family are sworn enemies, they now have the same enemy.

They can now become allies.

After finalizing the matter, everyone couldn't wait to go home.

On the way, Chu Lanwei brought up the matter of the Chaoyang Sect in order to win over Lin Chenbi.

The group was on the spirit boat. Lin Chenbi sat at the bow, listening intently to the meaning behind Chu Lanwei's words, his eyes narrowed.

"My Haoran Sect has been quite unstable in recent years, and I never expected the Chaoyang Sect to be in the same situation... However, after returning to your sect, who in your Chaoyang Sect is preparing to take over as sect leader?"

Lin Chenbi followed her words and asked directly.

Chu Lanwei gazed at him quietly. A gentle breeze swept through the gaps in the spirit boat's formation and into the boat, lifting a strand of her hair from her forehead.

"I don't know yet... but if someone from my side becomes the sect leader, we will naturally have to be on good terms with Sect Leader Lin. As you know, our deceased sect leader had a rather unpleasant temper, and the sect is currently controlled by his people..."

At this point, Chu Lanwei smiled slightly and stopped there.

Lin Chenbi gazed at the woman who had been the wife of the Chaoyang Sect Master for hundreds of years... pondering to himself.

"What does this woman mean? I know Xiang Cangyue, of course. He's treacherous and cunning, and seems to have some issues with his head... It seems his death isn't as simple as they say. So..."

"I see. This woman has quite the tricks up her sleeve, trying to use my Haoran Sect to quell the internal strife within the sect..."

Thinking of this, Lin Chenbi smiled slightly:

"I also deeply regret the chaos at the Chaoyang Sect. But I wonder, with your person becoming the sect leader, what will my Haoran Sect gain?"

"My friendship, and the future... In the face of the Xu family's chaos, my Chaoyang Sect will definitely intervene!"

Having said that, Chu Lanwei spoke without hesitation.

Lin Chenbi raised an eyebrow, about to ask what kind of condition this was, but then he changed his mind and thought for a moment before speaking:

"I'll add one more clause: if any disputes arise between our two sects in the future, your Chaoyang Sect must grant our Haoran Sect three-tenths of the profits!"

"Deal!" Chu Lanwei said calmly, "So that's how it is. It should be this way from now on!"

"Haha, Madam Chu, you're so generous!"

After the two parties reached an agreement on the matter, they also agreed on some details.

"The very night you return to your sect, my Haoran Sect will attack your Chaoyang Sect. At that time, taking advantage of the internal strife within your sect, you can eliminate your disciples. After things have calmed down, our two sects will discuss our agreement in front of your disciples..."

"Absolutely not!" Chu Lanwei interrupted Lin Chenbi.

Lin Chenbi raised an eyebrow. "What does Madam mean by this?"

"I naturally understand Sect Leader Lin's meaning. He wants to secure rights for the Haoran Sect in front of the disciples of both our sects. However, this matter must not be said directly... Sect Leader Lin, as you know, we cannot be accused of colluding with outsiders to attack our own sect for personal gain."

Before Lin Chenbi could speak, Chu Lanwei continued, "As for our agreement, Sect Leader Lin, rest assured, although I am a woman, I always keep my word... I will definitely abide by the agreement. If my Chaoyang Sect breaks the agreement in the future, you can tell us what happened today, and we can be accused of colluding with outsiders!"

Looking at the determination in Chu Lanwei's eyes, Lin Chenbi thought to himself, "What a fine lady of the Chaoyang Sect!"

After a moment of silence, Lin Chenbi slowly nodded in agreement.

After the agreement was reached, the spirit boat continued its journey forward.

It was already the morning of the second day when they entered the territory of Mohe County.

A thin mist hung in the air, obscuring everything below.

Upon entering the Tea Horse Town, Lin Chenbi, who had been meditating with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and frowned as he looked at the communication jade talisman hanging at his waist.

"Messages on the communication jade talisman are distinguished by color: cyan is for minor matters, black is for major matters, and red is the highest level."

Why did the red light up?

He reached out and took down the communication jade talisman, channeled his spiritual power into it, and after just one glance, he was horrified and jumped to his feet.

"This... wiped out the entire family..."

His face turned deathly pale, and his heart felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer. Involuntarily, tears of blood welled up in his eyes.

Seeing this, Chu Lanwei frowned and asked:

"Sect Leader Lin, this is..."

Before Lin Chenbi could reply, a cold voice came from the thick fog:

"Is that the Chaoyang Sect's spirit boat ahead?"

Chu Lan looked at Lin Chenbi, who snapped out of his daze and immediately nodded.

"Yes! You all..."

"I am a disciple of the Xuan Yuan Sect, and I am here to guard this place today. You may pass after your identification is verified!"

Chu Lanwei was unaware of what had happened that caused the Xuan Yuan Sect to seal off the city.

She was about to say that she was traveling with the Sect Master of Haoran Sect when she saw Lin Chenbi draw his long sword without hesitation and stab the four disciples who were with him!