NOVPUBChapter 912: Chapter 485 Return Home_2 Chapter 912: Chapter 485 Return Home_2 Upon doing so, Lin Tianming also made extensive purchases, both as a token of gratitude to Tang Xiuyuan for promptly relaying the Huangyang Kingdom news and as a means to further deepen their friendship.
When the time came for the Lin Family to fully expand their business and take control of other territories, they could also draw upon the strength of the Sky Dragon Pavilion.
Under these circumstances, paying a price now seemed worthwhile.
With such intentions, Lin Tianming had a very pleasant conversation with Tang Xiuyuan.
It was only after spending well over half an hour that Lin Tianming took his leave of the Sky Dragon Pavilion.
Following that, Lin Tianming did not head straight back to the Cave Mansion Courtyard but instead made his way to the workshop auction to meet with the Market City Supervisor Wang Zhi.
It must be said that over the years, Wang Zhi had been quite helpful to the Lin Family.
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Although the Cultivation World had been quite turbulent in recent years, the impact on Luoyun Pavilion had been relatively minimal. Business was lackluster only during critical periods, with profits substantial most of the time.
Wang Zhi indeed had put forth much effort in this regard.
Therefore, even though Lin Tianming had already broken through to the Golden Core Stage and had a fierce reputation outside, ranking amongst the few top experts in the Wei Kingdom, he still personally paid a visit out of gratitude, giving Wang Zhi ample respect.
His proactive visit caused quite a stir and left Wang Zhi with a mixture of trepidation and excitement.
Thus, Wang Zhi hurriedly welcomed Lin Tianming with a high level of hospitality and introduced him to a few fellow disciples.
These newly appointed Market City Supervisors were also members of the Zhenyang Sect who would reside here long term, thus considered individuals of some status.
By doing this, Wang Zhi aimed to foster a good relationship with the Lin Family and to earn Lin Tianming’s recognition.
After all, he was at the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, and although his status in the Zhenyang Sect was not low, breaking through to the Golden Core Stage would require a great deal of resources and the support of other cultivators.
Lin Tianming had been in the limelight these past few years, with extraordinary strength that even Chen Jingtian dreaded.
Though not a disciple of the Zhenyang Sect, his influence in the Wei Kingdom was nonetheless significant.
Even brief pointers from Lin Tianming or a few words to a Sect Elder could prove very effective.
Therefore, Wang Zhi hosted Lin Tianming earnestly and repeatedly mentioned he would further assist in ensuring Luoyun Pavilion could access more resources within the workshop.
Lin Tianming naturally did not reject Wang Zhi’s kindness.
In fact, his personal visit also carried its own significant meaning.
After all, the Lin Family’s long-term development in recent years had relied on the help of many cultivators.
From the very beginning of Luoyun Pavilion, with Li Xiuyuan and Ye Pinghai bustling about, they managed to quickly establish a foothold in Qianchuan Market.
Subsequently, with the aid of many cultivators, Luoyun Pavilion had risen to the top of the shops, earning Spirit Stones for the Lin Family while also extending their influence.
Otherwise, a Foundation Establishing Family with no reputation to speak of, what standing or strength could it possibly have to survive here?
This success was the result of the Lin Family’s extensive networking and meticulous relationships.
Though it cost them some, the path they took was steady, achieving the family’s strategic goals ahead of time.
For these reasons, Lin Tianming always held the belief that friendliness brings wealth, and he was not opposed to lowering his stance when necessary.
Otherwise, with his current cultivation at the Golden Core Stage, there was no need for him to lower his status and take the initiative to visit in person.
His way of handling things indeed yielded different results.
Wang Zhi was no exception, both terrified and immensely grateful at the same time.
With Lin Tianming’s interactions, Luoyun Pavilion could become even more stable, and its future prospects could be brighter.
Following his visit with Wang Zhi, Lin Tianming also visited several cultivators, including the shopkeepers under Myriad Medicine Valley and heads of other large and long-standing Foundation Establishing Families.
During this time, representing the Lin Family, he extended goodwill and sought preliminary collaboration.
With him, a Golden Core Stage Expert and one known for his fearsome reputation in the Wei Kingdom taking the lead, the cultivators he visited were all intimidated yet extremely gratified.
Under his combined hard and soft strategy, they all expressed their willingness to cooperate with the Lin Family, seeking mutual benefit in business.
By noon, after a busy half-day, Lin Tianming finally returned to the Lin Family Cave Mansion Courtyard.
After saying goodbye to Lin Xingli, Lin Tianming set off from Qianchuan Market and headed towards the territory of his clan.
Several days later.
Lin Tianming and the Purple Gold Eagle landed in front of the Mountain Protection Array at the Green Bamboo Mountain Clan Territory.
After a few days of travel, Lin Tianming had passed through Golden Horn Mountain, pausing there for only half an hour.
After briefly meeting Lin Tianqin and a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators, leaving behind some cultivation resources, he continued his journey until he returned to the clan territory.
The journey was rather smooth, and now, seeing the clan lands again, Lin Tianming wore a smile, his heart filled with a multitude of emotions.
Since leaving the clan territory, almost two years had gone by.
Though two years was not very long, the experiences he had endured were not few; nearly constant battles and magical duels had kept him on edge, wearing him down over time.
Now back in the clan territory, his heart relaxed.
Even though his injuries were not fully healed and the fatigue had not lifted, his heart felt like a small boat returning to harbor, indescribably warm and comforting.
“This is what family is; no matter how great the obligations or worries, it is ultimately the resting place of the heart!”
Lin Tianming mused in his heart, his face still wearing a smile, his mood utterly buoyant.
Coming back to his senses, Lin Tianming greeted the clan members patrolling the clan gate and then vanished from the sight of the crowd, leaving the excited clan members stunned in place.
Most of these people were from the Tian generation, generally younger than Lin Tianming.
With the clan repeatedly enhancing basic welfare and various incentive policies, these individuals had nearly all reached the Late Stage of Qi Refining and had become a central force of the family.
Although they were all from the same generation with little age difference, many had not yet seen Lin Tianming in person.
Now, having seen Lin Tianming with their own eyes, even if it was just a fleeting encounter, was enough to excite those who admired him.
Nowadays, with the news of Lin Tianming’s victorious battles at Myriad Medicine Valley and Golden Sword Sect spreading, the reverence within these clan members’ hearts had grown even more fervent.
At this time, Lin Tianming had already left and soon appeared in Lin Shilu’s Cave Mansion Courtyard.
Upon learning of his return to the clan territory, Lin Shihua and several other Shi generation clan members dropped everything to come and meet him.
This included Ye Pinghai, who also hurried over for a gathering.
However, Lin Shikang was not in the clan territory; he had left two months earlier with a party of clan members to carry out a series of plundering missions under the banner of Golden Sword Sect.
At the same time, his purpose was also to look after the Lin Family’s interests, to prevent any trouble.
Lin Tianming returned a bit later and just missed Lin Shikang; otherwise, they might have encountered each other halfway.
At this moment, Lin Shilu’s Cave Mansion Courtyard was bustling with activity.
Then, seeing Ye Pinghai looking stable, Lin Tianming addressed him, “Grandpa Sea, how is your recovery from your injuries?”
“Tian Ming… thank you for your concern, my boy!”
“My injuries weren’t serious, and after meditating in seclusion for more than two months, I’ve mostly recovered!”
Ye Pinghai chuckled, his face revealing a satisfied smile.
He had personally witnessed Lin Tianming’s growth.
Now, Lin Tianming’s cultivation strength had far surpassed his own.
Especially after those two battles at Myriad Medicine Valley and Golden Sword Sect, Lin Tianming’s elegance and formidable power shone through, even overpowering famous experts like Chen Jingtian in the Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World.
Such formidable battle records were exhilarating to think about.
In recent decades, he too had experienced several life-and-death battles, helping the Lin Family through several crises.
Now, he had fully integrated into the Lin Family and received their respect.
Including Lin Tianming himself, everyone held great respect for him, justifying the support and care he had provided.
Reflecting on this, Ye Pinghai was filled with emotion.
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