NOVPUBChapter 829: Chapter 446: The Conditions of the Lin Family Chapter 829: Chapter 446: The Conditions of the Lin Family Green Bamboo Mountain, Lin Family Clan Grounds.
At noon on this day, the sun was as ardent as ever. Inside the family, there was a continuous flow of people coming and going, as if peace had been restored.
Inside the Family Reception Hall, Lin Shikang was seated in a high position, while Shao Changyi himself occupied the guest seats below.
Faced with Shao Changyi’s sudden visit, Lin Shikang had not fully recovered from his injuries, about seventy to eighty percent at best, yet he hastily ended his seclusion to receive the guest.
The visitor in question was a Golden Core Cultivator from Myriad Medicine Valley. If the visitor had been merely a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, Clan Leader Lin Shihua’s reception would have sufficed.
But the visitor’s identity and cultivation were not to be taken lightly. If Lin Shikang did not make an appearance, it would have seemed too inattentive.
Furthermore, with just a bit of contemplation, Lin Shikang and Lin Shihua could guess the main purpose of Shao Changyi’s visit.
...
After all, Myriad Medicine Valley was currently facing fierce attacks from the Golden Sword Sect, with the majority of their forces committed to the main battlefield.
At such a critical juncture, Shao Changyi’s proactive visit from such a distance was undoubtedly to invite the Lin Family to take action together against the Golden Sword Sect.
Such a matter was also of utmost importance to the Lin Family at this point, as it related to the direction of the family’s future development.
After all, they would be participating in a war between Golden Core Sects, amidst which top forces like the Blood Red Alliance were stirring the waters.
If the Lin Family were to become deeply mired in the conflict, or if Myriad Medicine Valley could not withstand the attack from the Golden Sword Sect, and the Lin Family took a stance too early, or even acted against the Golden Sword Sect, they would inevitably face retribution from the Golden Sword Sect later.
Under these circumstances, without seeing significant benefits, the Lin Family definitely could not disclose their stance prematurely or participate in the struggle between the Golden Sword Sect and Myriad Medicine Valley too soon.
Such immense family strategies relied not only on Lin Shihua; it was necessary to consult with other clan members of the same generation.
At that moment, Shao Changyi also took a measured look at Lin Shikang, observing him covertly.
Before his arrival, the news of the Lin Family’s battle against the Qingyun Sect had already spread throughout the major regions of Wei Kingdom, especially the siege and killing of Xu Zhi by four of the Lin Family’s Golden Core Cultivators, which confirmed their elimination.
When this news came out, he, like most people, was somewhat skeptical.
Thinking of the Qingyun Sect’s mighty momentum just days ago, their attack on the Luoyun Mountain Range had been fruitless in just a few days, and the escape of the Qingyun Sect cultivators had been witnessed by many Wei Kingdom cultivators.
Also, there was the great battle at Luoyun Market, where though thousands of Cultivators did not see it at close range, they could not mistake the uproar.
And Lin Tianming was undoubtedly at the Golden Core Stage at the time, barely combining his serious injuries with the actual situation back then, which finally confirmed the Lin Family’s terrifying strength.
Now, after his appraisal, he found that Lin Shikang’s aura was somewhat wilted, clearly showing signs of unhealed injuries.
However, his cultivation at the Golden Core Stage was undeniably accurate.
By now, he firmly believed that the Lin Family had the strength to kill both Xu Zhi and Meng Qingfeng.
With this in mind, he had to follow the sect’s plan and invite the Lin Family to join the ranks of Myriad Medicine Valley and Zhenyang Sect.
Convinced, Shao Changyi took the initiative to speak, breaking the temporary silence.
“Lin friend, congratulations! Your Lin Family really made a splash this time, surprising everyone in Wei Kingdom and making it all seem incredible!”
Shao Changyi’s initial remarks were filled with congratulations and flattery, without any mention of the Lin Family’s deep concealment. It seemed he didn’t want to touch upon the Lin Family’s sensitive nerve and provoke their hostility.
Hearing this, Lin Shikang responded with a light smile, “Friend Shao flatters us! Our Lin Family just had some luck, far from being comparable to a Great Sect with a thousand years of inheritance!”
Having said that, Lin Shikang changed the subject, asking directly, “Friend Shao, what brings you to the Lin Family at such a critical moment?”
Lin Shikang’s straightforward query took Shao Changyi by surprise.
Nevertheless, since Lin Shikang was direct, it saved Shao Changyi the trouble of dancing around the issue.
“Therefore,” Shao Changyi slowly began, “since you are so forthright, Lin friend, I won’t beat around the bush either.
“You must be well aware of the current situation. I won’t hide it from you, Lin friend; both Myriad Medicine Valley and Zhenyang Sect are in an extremely precarious position, having exhausted ninety percent of our forces against the Blood Red Alliance and Golden Sword Sect.”
“And now, with Huangyang Kingdom exploiting the situation, had the Lin Family not emerged to block Qingyun Sect, our situation would have been even worse.”
“As such, after discussions among our two Sect’s higher-ups, we sincerely invite the Lin Family to lend a hand and support our two Sects!”
Upon saying this, Shao Changyi stood up and faced Lin Shikang with clasped fists and a bow, his attitude and tone exceedingly earnest, showing no slight to the Lin Family.
Seeing this, Lin Shikang also clasped his fists in return and smiled lightly, “Friend Shao, while our Lin Family is indeed willing, I’m afraid we’re unable to assist!
“After all, the combined effort of me and our family members to eliminate Xu Zhi and Meng Qingfeng has already left us heavily wounded.”
“Moreover, most of our Lin Family Members who have broken through to the Golden Core Stage haven’t done so for long, and we lack even a few decent Magical Treasures. It took us the strength of nine bulls and two tigers just to kill those two.”
“With that being the case, our Lin Family certainly won’t have the capacity for another battle in the short term!”
