Chapter 7: The Sixth Elder Family

Xianxia: Establishing an Immortal Clan Through Simulation 

Chapter 7: The Sixth Elder Family

“Bright Jade Trading Firm? Could it be...”

“That's right. It was established by your Second Great-Grandfather several decades ago. It has now developed into a large-to-medium-sized trading firm in Gentle Breeze City, ranking just below the ten great families. On the surface, this trading firm has absolutely nothing to do with our Lin Clan—”

Perhaps Lin Zichen had given them too much, or perhaps his own cultivation had reached a sufficient level. Whatever the reason, the First Elder did not hide anything from him and revealed the Lin Clan's true foundations.

This left Lin Zichen somewhat speechless.

How could a clan ranked seventh among the ten great families possibly possess such foundations?

It was probably even stronger than the Feng Clan, which ranked second!

[ The hidden powerhouse clan ]

For some reason, this phrase suddenly popped into Lin Zichen's mind, making him laugh despite himself.

But honestly speaking, a clan like this was pretty impressive.

“Chen'er, you've done very well. The clan certainly won't treat you unfairly.”

“However, there's no time to waste. I need to hurry and deliver the Master-Reaching Pills to Grandfather and Second Uncle. We'll discuss your reward after I return.”

At this moment, Lin Shoucheng patted Lin Zichen's shoulder with a gratified expression and was already preparing to leave the hall.

“Hey, wait.”

Seeing how impatient his father was, Lin Zichen helplessly shook his head and hurriedly called out.

“Hmm?”

Hearing this, Lin Shoucheng stopped in his tracks, a hint of confusion appearing in his eyes.

The other uncles were similarly puzzled.

“Father, I haven't finished speaking yet. Don't be in such a hurry.”

“I've only taken out one of the two treasures, and you're already this excited. If I take out the other treasure, wouldn't you get so excited that you'd faint?”

“You brat, your wings have hardened, huh? You actually dare tease your old man now.”

Feeling the amused gazes coming from all around him, Lin Shoucheng's old face reddened slightly. He scolded Lin Zichen jokingly, somewhat embarrassed.

However, Lin Zichen's words immediately piqued his curiosity, and he could not help asking, “Aren't the two treasures you mentioned these two Master-Reaching Pills? What other treasure could there be that you deliberately saved for last?”

“A ten-mu Mid-Grade Spirit Field.”

“Oh, a Spirit Field. That's indeed a treasure. Our Lin Clan owes everything we have today to the three Low-Grade Spirit Fields cultivated by our ancestors... Uh... wait. What did you just say?”

“A Mid-Grade Spirit Field? And ten mu?”

The instant Lin Zichen finished speaking, a figure shot forward and appeared directly in front of him.

Both hands tightly gripped Lin Zichen's shoulders.

The tremendous force made Lin Zichen grimace in pain.

“Easy... Easy...”

Seeing Lin Zichen's pained expression, a hint of embarrassment flashed across Lin Shoucheng's eyes. He quickly reduced the force of his grip.

Fortunately, Lin Zichen's cultivation had already changed dramatically. Although Lin Shoucheng was an Innate Realm martial artist, and the force he unconsciously exerted in his excitement was considerable. At most, it caused Lin Zichen some discomfort and could not actually injure him.

“Is what you just said true?”

“It's really ten mu of Mid-Grade Spirit Field? Where is the Spirit Field?”

Feeling the burning gazes of his father and the uncles around him, Lin Zichen rolled his eyes.

As expected, expecting this bunch of rough martial artists to care whether he had been accidentally injured was less realistic than expecting a sow to climb a tree.

Still, he did not feel the slightest bit unhappy.

Since childhood, practicing martial arts inevitably meant suffering some bumps and bruises. Especially when sparring with peers, sustaining minor injuries had long since become routine.

Therefore, facing his excited uncles and elders, all of whom were staring at him with glowing eyes, Lin Zichen simply requested that they go to the restricted area in the back mountain.

Naturally, none of the Lin Clan's higher-ups present objected.

Under Lin Shoucheng's arrangements, the group quietly made their way to a valley within the restricted area of the back mountain.

The moment they arrived, an elderly man suddenly appeared before them.

His complexion was ruddy, his skin was as fair and delicate as a baby's, yet his hair was completely snow-white.

“Father.”

“Third Uncle.”

“Grandfather.”

Everyone immediately bowed and greeted him.

The old man's name was Lin Weiquan. He was the strongest member of the Lin Clan's fourth generation, possessing cultivation at the eighth level of the Innate Realm.

He was also Lin Zichen's grandfather and the previous Clan Leader of the Lin Clan.

“What are all of you doing here in such a crowd? Don't you have clan affairs to attend to?”

“Hmm? Eighth level of the Acquired Realm? Chen'er, you've reached the eighth level of the Acquired Realm this quickly! Good, good! Heaven truly favors our Lin Clan. Heaven truly favors our Lin Clan!”

Lin Weiquan swept his gaze across everyone. His reprimand had barely begun when, before anyone could explain, his eyes fell upon Lin Zichen.

The moment he sensed the aura emanating from Lin Zichen, he froze.

The next instant, a boisterous burst of laughter rang throughout the entire valley.

Sixteen years old and already at the eighth level of the Acquired Realm.

Even among the super-first-rate forces of the Qianyuan Kingdom, such a person would be considered one of the most outstanding top-tier prodigies.

As long as he did not fall prematurely, someone of this caliber was almost certain to reach the Grandmaster Realm in the future.

And with sufficient opportunities, he might even have a chance to glimpse the legendary Deva Realm—the very pinnacle of the Qianyuan Kingdom.

The future of a top-tier prodigy...

Their Lin Clan was going to rise.

The thought filled Lin Weiquan with uncontrollable excitement.

The other Lin Clan higher-ups were equally radiant with smiles.

Only after Lin Weiquan gradually calmed down did Lin Zichen, prompted by his father, begin to explain.

“Grandfather, it's like this...”

Thus, Lin Zichen had no choice but to repeat the same explanation he had given in the main meeting hall.

Lin Weiquan's heart, which had just begun to settle, was once again thrown into turmoil.

An enormous surge of delight appeared on his face.

“Good! Good! Good! With these two Master-Reaching Pills, Father and Second Uncle will definitely be able to break through the shackles of the Innate Realm and achieve the Master Realm.”

“And with those ten mu of Mid-Grade Spirit Field, if we make good use of it, then in the future, it won't just be Father and Second Uncle. Even I, and perhaps all of you, will have an opportunity to step into the Master Realm...”

“Hahaha! Chen'er, you really are the lucky star of our Lin Clan!”

“You need a place to put the Spirit Field, right? Come, come. Follow me.”

Under Lin Weiquan's guidance, Lin Zichen soon arrived at a large open area.

A wave of heaven and earth spiritual energy, roughly fifty to sixty percent denser than outside, immediately washed over them.

What came into view were three Low-Grade Spirit Fields ranging from ten to several dozen mu in size. Several retired elders and servants were also busy working among them.

“A Mid-Level Formation known as the Maze Formation surrounds this valley. Our Lin Clan paid a huge price to acquire it. Unless a late-stage Master Realm powerhouse or someone above that level conducts a careful investigation, no one can enter this place.”

When speaking of the Mid-Level Formation, a hint of pride appeared on Lin Weiquan's face.

“Grandfather, let's put the Mid-Grade Spirit Field here.”

As he walked and surveyed the surroundings, Lin Zichen suddenly stopped and pointed at the ground beneath his feet.

This location was a full hundred zhang away from the three Low-Grade Spirit Fields, so it would not interfere with them.

At the same time, it remained within the coverage of the Maze Formation.

It was the perfect place to establish the Mid-Grade Spirit Field.

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Note:

Cultivation Realm:

1, Body Refining Realm

2, Acquired Realm (Lin Zichen is here, at the eight level, in chapter 1 he’s in the third level)

3, Innate Realm

4, Master Realm

5, Grandmaster Realm

6, Deva Realm

7, Origin Return Realm