NOVPUBChapter 932: Chapter 495: Exchange Request_2 Chapter 932: Chapter 495: Exchange Request_2 Lin Tianming, as well as Chen Maohua and a few others, were also quite satisfied at this time, generally recognizing the fairness of this resource distribution.
Especially Lin Tianming; he was actually somewhat surprised.
He had initially thought that, given Lu Xingfeng and Zhou Yunxiao’s stronger foundations, they would likely suppress and trouble the two major families, thus skimping on their deserved benefits.
However, the distribution process went smoother than expected.
Although the Lin Family had lost some benefits for those few precious treasures, in his view, those losses were entirely worthwhile.
Now that this matter had concluded, the next step was to distribute the territories under the Golden Sword Sect.
The Lin Family also placed considerable importance on this portion of the benefits.
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This was because the Lin Family currently had a great demand for territory.
It’s worth noting that the Lin Family was now a family that boasted several Golden Core Cultivators, with a clan size of over a thousand members, among which there were dozens in the Foundation Establishment Stage.
It could be said that in terms of overall strength, they were not far behind the other two great sects.
However, even with such strength, the territory controlled by the Lin Family was only a small part of the Luoyun Mountain Range, an area relatively barren, and yet to be recognized by the Zhenyang Sect due to the influence of consecutive great battles.
In comparison, a territory as large as the Luoyun Mountain Range was starkly different from that of Zhenyang Sect and Myriad Medicine Valley.
Even compared to the Chen Clan and the greatly weakened West River Li Family, both also Golden Core Families, it fell significantly short.
Before the great battle among the three sects erupted, even the Zhenyang Sect, which had the shortest heritage, had territories spanning over seventy mountain ranges.
Looking at the Myriad Medicine Valley with the oldest heritage, they controlled hundreds of mountains, many of which were significantly older than the Luoyun Mountain Range.
Certainly, compared to these ancient Golden Core Sects, perhaps there was no comparison.
Yet, compared to the other two great Golden Core Families, the Chen Clan controlled over ten mountain ranges, and the West River Li Family also reached eight mountains.
Seeing this, the single mountain range controlled by the Lin Family did not match its current status at all.
Fortunately, there had been an agreement with the other two sects that after the destruction of the Golden Sword Sect, the Lin Family would acquire twenty percent of their territories.
Although the Lin Family had given up half of the benefits to obtain those precious treasures,
with the Golden Sword Sect’s previously vast territory of nearly a hundred mountain ranges, the Lin Family could still gain control over nearly ten mountain ranges based on the existing agreement.
Once the Lin Family fully controlled these territories, the spirit lands previously belonging to the Golden Sword Sect would naturally become theirs.
Beyond these obvious benefits, the families that previously inhabited the area had to offer part of their spirit stones to the Lin Family every century as a residence fee.
Previously, nearly a hundred years ago, the Lin Family had also offered tens of thousands of spirit stones to the Zhenyang Sect at once, allowing them to remain unharmed for nearly a century.
Although several decades ago, the major families of the Luoyun Mountain Range fell into strife, the Zhenyang Sect, as the backing Sect Overlord, never intervened.
Indeed, such occurrences were not uncommon in the Wei Kingdom’s Cultivation World, or even in other nations.
In the eyes of Golden Core Cultivators, the infighting among local powers is a normal competitive phenomenon that doesn’t substantially impact Sect Overlords.
Unless there’s external interference or direct attacks against the powers under them, Sect Overlords generally do not intervene.
Thus, during the infighting within the Luoyun Mountain Range, the Zhenyang Sect had not stepped in.
Otherwise, the Lin Family could have reported to the Zhenyang Sect long ago and would not have been long oppressed by the Jin Family.
These were the basic rights of a Sect Overlord.
Besides, in times of crisis, the Lin Family could also exercise the Golden Elixir force’s right to conscript, calling cultivators from under its control to fight for the Lin Family.
With these foundations, by relying on the loyalty of the major families towards the Lin Family, the Lin Family’s heritage would further enhance.
Under such circumstances, territory was not merely a nominal enhancement for the current Lin Family, but more so an enhancement of their foundation.
It had reached the moment to distribute territories, and Lin Tianming felt quite uneasy yet somewhat excited.
Before this, Lin Tianming and Lin Shikang had already discussed and had a rough idea of a distribution scheme that would benefit the Lin Family.
Based on the current Golden Sword Sect’s territory, nearly a hundred mountain ranges were to be divided among the four Golden Core Forces.
The Lin Family conservatively estimated that they could obtain control over more than seven or eight territories.
The trouble was, the territories of the major powers in Wei Kingdom were interlocked like the teeth of a comb; no matter how they were divided, it was tough to consolidate those territories together.
Especially for the Luoyun Mountain Range, where the Lin Family was located, lying at the southernmost tip of Wei Kingdom and sharing only a small border with the territories governed by the Golden Sword Sect.
It was nearly impossible for the Lin Family to connect the Luoyun Mountain Range with those newly controlled territories.
Thus, the Lin Family could only think of exchanging some territories with the Zhenyang Sect to achieve their initial aim.
As Zhou Yunxiao spoke about the distribution of territories, he also took out several maps of Wei Kingdom, clearly marked with all the major mountain ranges.
Immediately after, Zhou Yunxiao exchanged pleasantries with a few people before asking Lin Tianming and the others which territories the Lin Family was interested in.
Hearing this, Lin Tianming smiled and then turned to Lu Xingfeng, saying, “Lu Daoyou, according to our prior agreement, our Lin Family can at least obtain control over eight mountain ranges.”
“However, the location of the Luoyun Mountain Range of the Lin Family is secluded. If we choose a region at the southernmost part of the Golden Sword Sect, it would still not connect with the Lin Family, making control difficult in the future.”
“Therefore, we wish to exchange territories with your Sect, namely Qianchuan Market and the surrounding eight mountain ranges to all be under the Lin Family’s command.”
“As for the territories originally due to the Lin Family, including the control over those markets, how about we cede them all to your Sect?”
Hearing Lin Tianming’s words, Lu Xingfeng began to ponder.
Indeed, he understood the situation of the Lin Family, and had previously guessed that the Lin Family would make such a request.
Otherwise, the Lin Family wouldn’t have requested the right to exchange territories before the alliance was formed.
Now that the great battle was over, the Lin Family indeed exercised this power, which was not surprising at all.
However, they from the Zhenyang Sect had previously discussed this at the high levels, so they had a plan in mind.
Thus, after briefly falling silent, Lu Xingfeng then spoke, “Lin Daoyou, it’s not impossible for us to agree!”
Hearing this, Lin Tianming’s expression brightened, and he immediately offered a compliment.
“Thank you, Lu Daoyou, for your generosity!”
As soon as these words fell, Lu Xingfeng gave a wry smile and then changed the direction of the conversation.
“Lin Daoyou, please don’t be too excited. I agree to this matter, but it also comes with conditions. Please listen to them before deciding!”
“Oh? What conditions?”
Seeing this, Lu Xingfeng quickly explained, “Lin Daoyou, Qianchuan Market is a medium-sized workshop, and it’s also one of the only two medium-sized workshops owned by our Sect. Though it was only built a thousand years ago, it also involved significant manpower and financial resources.”
“The market now sees a very considerable flow of people, housing thousands of shops, earning substantial profits each year.”
“If things continue as they are, Qianchuan Market can still expand during future peaceful periods, and the flow of people will also increase, which is a long-term source of income.”
“Compared to the Golden Sword Sect’s several medium-sized workshops, affected by our clean-up actions, their flow of people has at least halved, and it will take quite a lot of manpower and financial resources to return to normal.”
“As a result, Qianchuan Market is extremely important for our Zhenyang Sect.”
“If we hand over the market to your noble family, it would not be cost-effective for our Sect.”
“If it were you, you probably wouldn’t want to trade a market that you painstakingly developed either, right?”
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