NOVPUBChapter 922: Chapter 490: Qingshui Market (Request for Monthly Votes)_2 Chapter 922: Chapter 490: Qingshui Market (Request for Monthly Votes)_2 In those rare moments of leisure, under Lin Tianming’s lead, the two of them spent their days frolicking through mountain ranges around the clan territory, living a life akin to that of immortals and their spouses.
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Ten days later.
At the square in front of the Lin Family’s mountain gate in the Green Bamboo Mountain Clan Territory,
Lin Tianming waited on the side, while the Purple Gold Eagle circled overhead, seemingly having the time of its life like a playful child.
After a short while, Ye Pinghai and Lin Shigong, along with a few other clan members of the Shi generation, arrived together and landed steadily beside Lin Tianming.
Seeing the newcomers, Lin Tianming greeted them with a smile and quickly stepped forward to pay his respects, his demeanor humble and polite.
Lin Shihua and the others also returned the greeting, not showing any disdain for Lin Tianming just because he was a junior.
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At that moment, Lin Shihua glanced at Lin Tianming and Ye Pinghai, a trace of melancholy flashing across his face, clearly worried about the negotiations not proceeding smoothly.
After all, Myriad Medicine Valley and Zhenyang Sect were the two biggest forces in Wei Kingdom, each with a history spanning thousands of years and profound depth.
Even though the combat power of the Golden Core Stage cultivators in both forces had suffered severe losses after the recent war, they still held the absolute initiative when dealing with the Lin Family.
If irreconcilable conflicts arose, the Lin Family would once again fall into dire straits.
Thinking of these things, Lin Shihua let out a helpless sigh.
Then, folding his hands in salute, he said to Ye Pinghai, “Brother Ye, Tianming is young and impetuous. After you arrive at Qingshui Market, please remind my Third Brother to stay calm.”
“Unless it’s a matter of principle, let’s try to give way as much as possible. Let’s avoid conflict with them unless absolutely necessary.”
“Don’t worry, Brother Shihua!”
Ye Pinghai folded his hands in response and then followed up with a smile.
“Brother Shi Kang is even older than I am, and he’s also meticulous in thought. We’ll discuss matters together; I’m sure we can reach a mutual understanding and return safely in the end.”
Upon hearing Ye Pinghai’s words, Lin Shihua’s stern expression eased considerably, clearly he agreed with Ye Pinghai’s sentiment of discussing matters together.
Lin Shihua then turned to look at Lin Tianming and continued to offer advice.
“Tianming, always prioritize the overall situation!”
“The Lin Family’s history is short, and we cannot yet compare with the deep roots of Myriad Medicine Valley and the other major forces; we need time for development. Though we now have some strength for self-preservation, it is still best to keep a low profile.”
“The trees that stand out in the forest are often destroyed by the wind; you should understand this principle.”
Hearing this, Lin Tianming nodded his head. Even without Lin Shihua’s reminder, he was well aware of it himself.
He knew that the Lin Family’s rise had been too abrupt.
Despite their rapid growth, in reality, they were not yet a match for either Myriad Medicine Valley or Zhenyang Sect.
Currently, the Lin Family had become incredibly prominent, having shone brightly in the recent war, like a dazzling new star.
And he himself had slain many foes in the war, achieving astonishing feats.
Reflecting on it, he indeed had been too conspicuous and high-profile.
In his view, powerful strength was a double-edged sword; it could deter others but also inspire fear and hidden opposition against the Lin Family.
For now, the Lin Family had risen like a comet, with their current achievements sufficiently dazzling, drawing the attention of cultivators throughout Wei Kingdom.
This was both a time to expand the family’s influence and a period when the Lin Family could become a thorn in the side for some.
Of course, the rise of a great power always entails these issues.
Because the rapid growth of a great power inevitably encroaches upon the interests of others.
Fortunately, the great entity that was Golden Sword Sect had collapsed, freeing up tremendous benefits.
This provided the Lin Family with a chance for development and drew the attention of others.
Under the weight of such benefits, Myriad Medicine Valley and Zhenyang Sect needed time to assimilate and had no spare energy to limit the Lin Family’s growth.
Thus, the hostility and targeting towards the Lin Family could not compare to those powers that had grown up in crevices.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming felt fortunate.
He knew this was an excellent opportunity for the Lin Family!
However, the Lin Family couldn’t afford to be too careless or too high-profile any longer.
As long as the Lin Family maintained a low profile for a while longer, just another thirty to fifty years, and once their strength had become sufficiently formidable, even if the other two major sects recovered their senses and harbored malicious intentions against the Lin Family, they would no longer be able to shake its foundation.
Aware of the importance of this, Lin Tianming also let out a slight sigh of relief.
Then, he turned to Lin Shihua and replied, “Rest assured, Twelfth Grandpa, Tian Ming will follow the arrangements of Third Grandfather and Grandpa Sea!”
Hearing this, Lin Shihua nodded, feeling much more at ease in his heart.
At that moment, Lin Tianming looked at the few people present and then slowly said, “Grandpa Sea, it’s about time, we should depart now!”
“Mm… Prepare to set out on the journey!”
Ye Pinghai nodded and said with a smile.
No sooner had he spoken than Ye Pinghai gestured with a cupped fist towards a few people behind him, then took the lead in crossing the Protective Clan Formation, emerging outside the formation.
Lin Tianming and the Purple Gold Eagle did not delay, quickly following in his steps.
Outside the formation, the two of them consecutively leapt onto the back of the Purple Gold Eagle and sat down cross-legged.
Afterward, with a piercing cry from the Purple Gold Eagle, it shot straight into the sky, quickly ascending thousands of feet high and soon vanished without a trace.
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Qingshui Market.
At the entrance, a large number of cultivators were queuing to enter.
As news of the meeting between the senior cultivators of the various Golden Elixir Forces spread, cultivators from all over the Wei Kingdom gathered at Qingshui Market.
It was obvious that these people were also there with the mentality of enjoying the excitement, arriving at the marketplace before the negotiation conference began.
In just half a month, thousands of cultivators had rushed over, and the number of cultivators continuing to come each day kept increasing.
Before this, due to being situated on the front lines of a great battle and serving as a stronghold for a prolonged period, Qingshui Market already hosted a considerable number of loose cultivators.
Now, the human traffic in Qingshui Market had surged even more.
Seizing this moment, the Zhenyang Sect also organised a grand and highly prestigious auction in conjunction with several major Commerce Alliances.
It was said that even the rarely opened Golden Core Auction Venue had been revived after many years, with a vast array of treasures prepared.
Once the news was released, coupled with the date of the high-level cultivator negotiation meeting drawing closer, it attracted even more cultivators to come.
This time, they could participate in the auction while also witnessing the top powerhouses from the great sect families.
Consequently, the Qingshui Market was now bustling with popularity, with the human traffic up to this point already surpassing that of the time of the great war.
It was foreseeable that in the following half a month, even more cultivators would continue to arrive, and the human traffic would keep growing.
On that day, around noon, the sun was shining brightly.
On a mountaintop outside the entrance to Qingshui Market, the figure of the Purple Gold Eagle appeared.
Lin Tianming and Ye Pinghai sat on the back of the Purple Gold Eagle, gazing into the distance at the faint outline of the city ahead, a trace of weariness flickering across their faces.
The two had spent the better part of a month traveling across the territory controlled by the Zhenyang Sect, from the furthest south of the Luoyun Mountain Range to the northernmost part of the Qingshui Mountain Range.
With both of them traveling together and with their cultivation strength, the journey had naturally been smooth, and they had now arrived at their destination.
At this time, Lin Tianming turned his head and said to Ye Pinghai, “Grandpa Sea, let’s go straight over, shall we?”
“Mm!”
Ye Pinghai nodded, his expression calm.
Seeing this, Lin Tianming instructed the Purple Gold Eagle, directing it to head straight for the entrance of the market.
In no time at all, the Purple Gold Eagle brought the two to the entrance of the market.
While still in mid-air, the Purple Gold Eagle circled overhead the entrance, its massive body drawing the gaze of everyone below.
Instantly, the cultivators gathered at the entrance all looked up, some of them seeming to recognize Lin Tianming and his companion.
“Look quickly, that’s a second-order late-phase Purple Gold Eagle!”
The first to spot the huge shadow overhead stammered, his expression somewhat panicky.
