Clan Cultivation: Starting with Plundering Demonic Beast Talents

Within a few months, nearly twenty cultivators passed away, and the atmosphere in the family became rather somber.

Fortunately, a few days later, news came that Lin Qingping and Lin Qingyu had successively broken through to the ninth level of Qi Refining.

It eased the sorrow on the faces of the family members.

Half a month later, clan chief Lin Yaojiang convened a meeting of elders.

At the summit, the Elder's Hall.

All six elders and thirteen deacons of the family were present.

To everyone's surprise, the three large armchairs at the head of the table were made of jade.

Today, surprisingly, two cultivators are sitting here.

However, upon seeing another figure besides the clan leader, his expression became somewhat complicated.

There was a steward of the Zong generation, his brows furrowed. According to the family rules, that was the position of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Several people whispered among themselves, planning to advise the clan chief later.

The group sat on either side of the long table, leaving the seat of honor vacant.

"Clan leader, isn't this a bit presumptuous? In fact, Elder Yaoyan's former seat is sufficient."

Lin Qingyang offered his suggestions.

These three grand master chairs in the Lin family are a symbol of the status of Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Although he possesses Foundation Establishment combat power for both the second-tier superior Kui Water Yin Thunder Arrow Formation and the second-tier Ice Soul Pig Puppet.

But family rules are ultimately not to be disobeyed.

"No need. You have made contributions to the family, and the other three major families have recognized your strength. How can we, as your own people, not show any appreciation?"

The clan leader Lin Yaojiang's answer, which did not use divine sense to transmit his voice, puzzled everyone.

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Soon, everyone was present, and the meeting began.

Lin Yaojiang first took out two storage bags, raised his hand, and released all the spiritual items inside.

The twelve spiritual herbs in total were divided into two portions.

"According to the family rules announced several years ago, the six candidates will first advance to the ninth level of Qi Refining, and then they can exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills and other supplementary medicines."

"Lin Qingyang advanced to the ninth level of Qi Refining in Feng Huo Shan half a year ago, and can exchange for six Foundation Establishment Pill auxiliary medicines first."

"Lin Qingping and Lin Qingyu broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining a month ago, and one copy can be exchanged for them."

Lin Qingyang had already prepared his meritorious deeds.

After a few breaths, he looked at the ten Foundation Establishment Pill supplements of different shapes in his palm and felt quite at ease.

"The second thing is good news."

Lin Yaojiang raised his hand and tossed out eight spirit contracts that shimmered with mountain and river patterns. "Half a month ago, the Liu, Yuan, and Su families each sent an elder to transfer eight shops to us for three hundred spirit stones each."

"The reason is that Elder Qingyang killed a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator at the front line of Fenghuo Mountain as a congratulatory gift."

As soon as he said this, everyone present understood.

Among the other four major families in Cangshan County, Lin Qingyang's status was already equivalent to that of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

So, according to the rules of Nanhefang.

Thirty years ago, they perished while protecting the mountain apes, and their chieftain was seriously injured.

Lacking the strength to establish a foundation, they were forced to transfer five of their buildings.

Now, the Lin family patriarch has recovered from his injuries and advanced to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment.

The Grand Elder also has the achievement of killing a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator, a feat that only a Foundation Establishment mid-stage cultivator could accomplish.

The three families had to give back all the shops they had acquired, and even transfer three more of them.

That's the rule.

Upon hearing this news, the stubborn old deacons who had previously intended to offer advice all booed.

If the opponents have already acknowledged it, and they themselves still point fingers and criticize, wouldn't they just become a laughing stock?

With eight shops acquired, the annual income will be at least over a thousand spirit stones.

The annual salary of the family cultivators can be increased by a few more coins.

For Lin Qingyang, his current status is equivalent to that of a clan leader, and he can obtain more resources every year.

Amidst the joy of the crowd.

Lin Yaojiang raised his hand to interrupt everyone, his face grave. "There's another piece of bad news."

He looked down and said, "Zong Kai, tell me what's going on."

Lin Zongkai had just returned from Qishui Pool. He stood up and looked at everyone, "Everyone, starting half a year ago, the number of monsters around Qishui Pool has increased dramatically."

"According to preliminary investigations, at least several dozen first-tier demonic beasts have appeared near Qishui Pool."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "That's not the worst part. Senior Jiang from Nanhefang sent a message a while ago."

"Because the front line of Fenghuo Mountain suffered heavy losses, during the six-month rotation period, hundreds of monsters broke through the defense line, including several second-tier monsters."

As soon as he finished speaking, the breathing of everyone present became heavier, and the second-tier demonic beast entered Cangshan County.

This can be described as a disaster, even for the four major families.

With a limited number of Foundation Establishment cultivators, everyone can only stay at the family's mountain gate.

But which family doesn't have a rare resource like Qishuitan that needs to be protected?

There are always resource points without Foundation Establishment cultivators, but once they encounter a second-tier demon beast, dozens of cultivators are wiped out.

The losses were enough to set back the family's development by more than a decade.

However, giving up directly, whether it's destroyed by monsters or taken by others, would be a huge loss.

"Clan leader, Qingyang is willing to go and guard Qishuitan."

Lin Qingyang volunteered, a hint of anticipation flashing deep in his eyes.

He had only been to Qishuitan once, but it had always stayed in his heart.

"Okay, then."

Lin Yaojiang's expression shifted slightly. He actually wanted Lin Qingyang to stay behind to oversee the family while he went to Qishuitan to take charge.

After all, Qingchi Mountain has a second-tier grand formation.

The Ancestral Hall is also equipped with a second-tier high-grade formation, making it safe.

But he saw Lin Qingyang's insistence and agreed.

He then made arrangements, transferring Lin Qingyang to oversee the Qishui Tan area.

Lin Zongkai went to Nanhefang to take charge of the shops under the family name.

Lin Qingping and Lin Qingyu traveled back and forth between Fenghuoshan and took over Lin Zongbo's former duties, responsible for transporting magical artifacts made from cold iron ore.

Soon, the meeting is over.

Just as Lin Qingyang was about to leave, a voice transmission appeared in his mind.

"No matter what, protect yourself. As long as you are here, your family will be here."

He looked up at Lin Yaojiang in the armchair and nodded.

The technique of transmitting sound secretly is a method that only Foundation Establishment cultivators can use.

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After the elders' meeting, Lin Qingyang immediately went to Qishuitan.

The journey took only a few hours.

He then killed three first-tier high-grade demonic beasts and twelve first-tier mid-grade demonic beasts.

"This time, the Fengshan front suffered a great loss, and the gaps in the defense line are probably not small."

Lin Qingyang quickly figured it out.

Originally, the cultivators, family cultivators, and independent cultivators stationed at the Qingyuan Sect of Fenghuo Mountain were all present.

The three parties combined have a total of over sixty Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Now, there are only about twenty people, which is only one-third of the original number.

Even if the Qingyuan Sect dispatches its internal deacons and simultaneously summons its affiliated forces to fill the gap, it will still take time.

The monsters must have entered the territory around that time.

"However, there is no need to worry too much. Lishan County and Cangshan County will be the first to bear the brunt, with less than ten second-tier demonic beasts each taking half."

"Within the remaining county, there are countless resource points; I estimate I'll only need to deal with two at most."

Lin Qingyang had thought about it before accepting the task.

He should be safe and sound on this trip.

Soon, he arrived at Qishuitan.

The formation set up by the Lin family here is the Concealing Illusionary Light Formation.

Although the grade is only first-grade high-quality, thanks to the earth veins, the Lin and Xu families have nearly a hundred cultivators stationed there.

If you input mana at the same time, it is estimated that it can reach the level of a second-order formation.

Surrounded by illusory light, Foundation Establishment cultivators were about to attack, and without special methods, it would be impossible to break the formation in a short time.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Lin Qingyan is currently in charge of this area, and his cultivation level is now at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

After Lin Zongkai left, he took charge of everything.

"Indeed, you've been promoted to deacon. As an elder, I should give you some congratulatory gifts."

Lin Qingyang took out two bottles of Qi-strengthening Pills from his storage bag.

"Thank you for your kindness, Elder."

Lin Qingyan took the pill bottle, his eyes showing joy.

Two bottles of Qi-Strengthening Pills would cost at least two hundred spirit stones, which is already half a year's supply for him.

As for someone like Lin Qingyang, who receives one and a half bottles of Qi-stabilizing pills and one bottle of Cloud-like Pills every month, that's something he wouldn't even dare to dream of.

In fact, most Qi Refining cultivators are like Lin Qingyan.

In other words, Lin Qingyang's ability to refine second-tier talismans and his wealth enabled him to spend money and compress cultivation time.

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