Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Chapter 64 Lin Qing's Fame

Back in his cave abode on the spirit boat, Lin Qing didn't immediately look through the "Floating Light Sword Scripture." Instead, he sat cross-legged and began meditating to regulate his breathing.

This trip is extremely dangerous, and we will use every means at our disposal.

The three-colored sword energy he had painstakingly cultivated for many years was completely exhausted, the Beast Taming Ring and the Yuan Yi Cauldron were severely damaged, and there were very few second-tier talismans left... Even his own meridians were slightly damaged...

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While Lin Qing was recovering with his eyes closed, the Su family had already compiled the rankings for this Nine Clans Alliance.

First, the Su family. They slew twelve second-tier sea monsters…

Second, the Gu family. They slew eight second-tier sea monsters…

Third, the Lin family! They slew six second-tier sea monsters! Three of them were killed by Lin Qing alone!

Such dazzling combat power even slightly overshadowed the prowess of the Thunder Spirit Root Ancient Thunder.

Some busybodies ranked these new prodigies and gave them the nickname "Southern Gulei, Northern Linqing."

Upon hearing this news, Lin Qing immediately thought of a martial arts story from his previous life on the blue planet.

I couldn't help but think to myself: Why can't it be "Nanjing Forestry University Youth"...?

However, with this ranking, the Lin family's annual income increased by more than a thousand spirit stones, greatly alleviating the pressure brought about by the population surge in recent years.

Therefore, as soon as Lin Qing and the other two returned to Wanling Island, they couldn't wait to announce the news.

When the news spread, the entire Lin family was overjoyed. Everyone, young and old, was all smiles. The worries and depression that had accumulated over the past few days were swept away, and everyone was thrilled.

"Life is getting better and better."

"Yes, it's all thanks to the painstaking efforts of the Ancestor and the Clan Chief..."

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Seeing everyone's genuine smiles, Lin Qing felt a great warmth in his heart. The gloom he felt from venturing into the demon's lair, encountering traps, and fighting the sea monster to the point of near death was soothed by the laughter and joy.

"That's the power of family unity."

Lin Qing muttered to himself.

"It is also the driving force for generations of clan leaders to strive."

In the midst of the warm and harmonious atmosphere, Lin Qing stepped forward and solemnly introduced Bai Ling'er to the elders and members of the clan.

Some time ago, because the Nine Clans Alliance was too rushed, he only had time to place Bai Ling'er on Wanling Island before rushing to Qingyang Island.

Bai Ling'er wore a lotus-colored silk dress, her long hair was styled into a flowing cloud bun, and shallow dimples were visible on her cheeks.

She was poised and graceful, and with a slight bow, she softly introduced herself:

"Greetings to all elders and members of the Lin family. I am Bai Ling'er, and I am fortunate to have been accepted by Senior Lin, who has allowed me to visit Wanling Island and contribute my modest efforts."

"I apologize for bothering you all."

Her voice was sweet and pleasant, and her demeanor was humble and polite. She left a very good impression on the Lin family as soon as she appeared.

Lin Shengyuan's round face showed a knowing expression, and he immediately transmitted his voice to Lin Qing:

"Liu'er, talk to Uncle Yuan and make it clear whether you have feelings for this girl."

Lin Qing was taken aback upon hearing this, then shook her head, both amused and exasperated, and said telepathically, "Uncle Yuan, you're overthinking it! This is just a little girl."

"Oh? Liu'er likes mature women?"

Lin Shengyuan got more and more excited as they talked, and he seemed to care a lot about Lin Qing's marriage.

There's no way around it; as the youngest patriarch of the Lin family and a Foundation Establishment cultivator, Lin Qing is now practically a "golden bachelor."

Given her distinguished performance in this Su family operation, it's easy to imagine that suitors will flock to her in the future.

If we don't take advantage of this opportunity now, we may never have another chance.

Just as Lin Shengyuan's mind was racing, thinking about the plump women in the clan, Lin Qing quickly explained telepathically.

"Uncle Yuan, Qing'er is single-mindedly devoted to the Great Dao."

"As you know, a pure Yang body is somewhat helpful for breaking through to the Purple Mansion realm."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shengyuan was taken aback, but he didn't say anything more. After all, it was for this very reason that their ancestor, Lin Canglan, had never married or had children.

Lin Shengyuan's round face showed a hint of regret and sympathy.

"That will be tough on you."

"By the way, Uncle Yuan."

Lin Qing quickly changed the subject and shifted the focus: "My original plan was to have Bai Ling'er cooperate with Yun Yue to manage Linhexuan."

"But I'm not clear on the specifics of the situation right now. So I'd appreciate it if you could make the arrangements accordingly?"

Lin Qing had been away for six years, and upon his return, he was immediately thrown into battle, so he was truly unaware of the affairs of the clan.

Lin Shengyuan smiled slightly and handed over a jade slip: "I have compiled and organized the Lin family's annual business operations according to the method previously instructed by the clan leader, and formed a clear and concise report."

"The clan leader can take a look when he has some free time."

"Oh?" This was unexpected for Lin Qing. He hadn't expected that the clan elder in front of him would actually take his casual remark to heart.

Actually, this is because Lin Qing hasn't adapted to his Foundation Establishment status yet.

You must understand that in the eyes of low-level cultivators, a single word from a Foundation Establishment cultivator is a supreme command, let alone Lin Qing, who is the head of a clan!

After a short while, seeing that Bai Ling'er quickly became friends with several clansmen, he felt relieved.

After all, he felt somewhat guilty for "tricking" a young girl to come to a remote island far from her hometown.

Bai Ling'er and Lin Kaihua were about the same age but had completely different personalities. However, they got along surprisingly well, and Lin Kaihua immediately invited Bai Ling'er to live in the same dormitory with her.

During their training, Lin's eligible disciples all lived in the school dormitory.

"Then Kaihua should get along well with Sister Bai Ling'er."

Lin Qing approached Lin Shengyuan and smiled as she agreed to Lin Kaihua's suggestion.

Hearing this, Elder Lin Shengze, who was not far away, frowned slightly and became secretly on guard.

"Although this girl was brought back by the clan leader, she is still an outsider."

"We still need to have Sister Shengyu keep a closer eye on things..."

The family tradition is of paramount importance and must be passed down through generations. Abruptly agreeing to let Bai Ling'er stay would displease Lin Shengze, who is upright by nature.

However, although he was upright, he was not pedantic. He suggested that the matter be discussed with the clan chief after the crowd had dispersed.

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That evening, Lin Qing returned home and handed over the damaged magical artifacts, the Spirit Net and the Yuan Yi Cauldron, to his father's closed-door disciple, Lin Yunpu, for repair. He would need to nurture the Beast Taming Ring himself using the secret methods from the "Mysterious Spirit Beast Suppression Manual".

He then went into the Ling Shan Tang restaurant and, like an ordinary person, prepared a dinner with his mother, Madam Wang.

Under the hazy moonlight, warm a pot of spiritual wine and accompany it with several plates of spiritual fruits and dishes.

A family of three and their apprentice chatted about everyday matters, their joyful atmosphere making time seem to slow down.

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After dinner, Lin Qing returned to his cave. This time, he unusually did not immediately begin cultivating, but instead lay down on the jade bed and fell into a deep sleep.

This trip to the demon's lair had greatly depleted his energy and spirit.

Furthermore, the confrontations with families such as the Su and Gu clans, while seemingly mild and restrained, were in fact calculated step by step and extremely exhausting.

He was especially wary when talking to Su Qing, who was at the Purple Mansion level, fearing that the other party would discover the existence of the Creation Jade.

Having cultivated for so long, Lin Qing has come to understand more and more that the mystery and preciousness of this Creation Jade far exceeds his imagination. It is no wonder that even those at the Purple Mansion and Golden Core stages would covet it!