Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

At that moment, he had entered a state of deep cultivation, on the brink of a critical juncture, with no strength to mount an effective counterattack.

Under such circumstances, should he be disturbed and forced to exit his retreat to engage in battle, there was a genuine risk he might suffer a decline in his realm of power.

It was at this critical moment that Lin Shikang, with his cultivation at the peak of Foundation Establishment Great Perfection, braced himself against the risk of perishing, desperately guarding the entrance to the valley.

Lin Shikang did this solely to buy him time, and in the process, sustained significant injuries.

From any perspective, the Lin Family, including Lin Shikang himself, had made indelible contributions to his breakthrough to the Golden Core Stage.

Thinking of this, Ye Pinghai was deeply moved and solemnly resolved that even though he had broken through to the Golden Core Stage, he would definitely stand with the Lin Family.

In doing so, he was not only repaying the Lin Family's efforts, but also remaining true to his Daoist heart, which would further aid him in the pursuit of immortality.

Collecting his thoughts, Ye Pinghai looked at Lin Shikang with concern and asked, "Lin, how are your injuries?"

"Take this Nourishing Yuan Pill as soon as possible, with it, your injuries should recover before long!"

As he finished speaking, a jade bottle appeared in Ye Pinghai's hand, containing the very Nourishing Yuan Pill he had mentioned.

"Nourishing Yuan Pill?"

Lin Shikang blushed slightly, surprised inwardly.

Nourishing Yuan Pills were revered elixirs for healing, of second-order superior grade, with excellent restorative effects, certainly the strongest among all second-order healing elixirs.

Such sacred healing elixirs were exceedingly rare, and needless to say, valuable. Only alchemists of Ye Pinghai's caliber would possess a few in their collection.

Ordinary cultivators, in general, could only acquire them at auctions in mid to large market fairs.

Such a revered healing elixir, needing just one dose, could heal common injuries within a few days, as long as one's meridians were not completely severed or the body dismembered.

There were even claims that after taking one Nourishing Yuan Pill, even severed limbs could regrow.

Ye Pinghai had just undergone the Heavenly Tribulation, sustaining severe injuries, and certainly, he would not have many Nourishing Yuan Pills left.

At this moment, though Lin Shikang greatly coveted the pill, he also felt somewhat embarrassed and thus repeatedly refused Ye's kind offer.

Seeing this, Ye Pinghai feigned anger and said, "Lin, do you look down upon me, brother?"

"The Lin Family has bestowed upon me both the favor of saving my life and rebirth. Now I wish to repay the Lin Family, and you won't even allow me that small gesture of gratitude?"

"This... this?"

Lin Shikang was at a loss for words, stammering uncertainly.

After several remonstrations from Ye Pinghai, he finally forced the jade bottle containing the Nourishing Yuan Pill into Lin Shikang's hands.

Seeing his sincerity, and acknowledging that the Lin Family truly had made great sacrifices on his behalf, Lin Shikang accepted the elixirs with a bow of thanks, no longer demurring.

Satisfied with this, Ye Pinghai nodded, but his expression suddenly turned grave as he glanced at the wailing Tyrant Spirit Ape not far off.

He sighed and then said, "Lin, what shall we do about this Tyrant Spirit Ape and the Wind Dusk Beast?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shikang also let out a long sigh, his expression complicated and troubled.

He had speculated earlier that these two Demonic Beasts had fled from the battlefield and ended up dying on the Lin Family Clan Grounds by a twist of fate.

It was a poignant reminder of the fickle nature of fortune.

Yet on reflection, whether they died from mutual destruction or were slain by others, once the Zhenyang Sect learned that the Tyrant Spirit Ape had perished on Lin Family grounds, the Lin Family could not shirk responsibility.

After all, a third-order Sect Guardian Spiritual Beast was nearly as formidable as a Golden Core Cultivator.

Such a grave loss, even for a lineage like Zhenyang Sect that had lasted for thousands of years, could not be ignored.

Facing this reality, Lin Shikang turned pale, uncertain of what to do.

At that moment, both of them fell into a pensive silence, clearly faced with a difficult dilemma.

Unable to decide, Lin Shikang pondered and resolved to collect the corpses of the Tyrant Spirit Ape and Wind Dusk Beast before devising a strategy, in an attempt to erase any traces and prevent word from getting out and bringing unnecessary trouble to the Lin Family.

Fortunately, the particulars of this battle were witnessed only by the two of them.

Lin Shihua and the other clan members had already evacuated from the clan grounds, and no one else was aware of the details and outcome of the battle.

With this arrangement, as long as a few core clansmen and Ye Pinghai kept quiet, no one else would be the wiser.

Thinking of this, Lin Shikang spoke, "Ye, let's first collect the corpses of these two Third Order Demonic Beasts."

"As for how to deal with them and how to face the Zhenyang Sect, let's have me and a few clan brothers discuss and then make an arrangement, alright?"

Hearing this, Ye Pinghai nodded his head.

He understood the gravity of the situation. The Lin Family's fear of trouble from the Zhenyang Sect made such caution only natural.

"Hmm, that's indeed what we should do!" replied Ye Pinghai.

With no further delay, the two of them went toward the lifeless bodies of the Tyrant Spirit Ape and the Wind Dusk Beast.

At this moment, the life force of the Tyrant Spirit Ape was fading fast, its body barely moving, with only a weak breath left. Even if they did nothing, it would naturally die within half a quarter of an hour.

In its current state, unless there was a heaven-defying Spiritual Medicine, there was no hope for it to survive.

Without hesitation, Ye Pinghai walked up to the Tyrant Spirit Ape and launched an attack, his strike ending its life.

His movements were smooth and decisive, without any hint of reluctance.

In fact, by doing so, he was signaling to Lin Shikang that he had personally ended the life of the Tyrant Spirit Ape and would naturally stand with the Lin Family.

Even if the Zhenyang Sect learned of the battle's details, he was willing to bear the consequences.

After all, the death of the Tyrant Spirit Ape was to some extent directly related to him.

Seeing his actions, the signal he intentionally released was far more effective than any words could be.

Lin Shikang sighed in relief internally, fully approving of Ye Pinghai's action.

In his heart, he also firmly believed that the Lin Family had not misjudged him, and the risks taken would receive their due rewards.

Refocusing his mind, Lin Shikang no longer delayed and quickly set about cleaning the body of the Wind Dusk Beast.

His movements were fast, meticulously collecting every valuable part of the beast, leaving nothing behind.

The inner core, in particular, was extremely precious; for a Foundation Establishing Family, its value was immeasurable.

Since the two demonic beasts were already dead, clinging to these treasures would not change the outcome.

This thought lifted the burden from Lin Shikang's shoulders, and within half a quarter of an hour, he had completed the collection.

Ye Pinghai did likewise a short distance away. Both men finished processing the bodies and then erased much of the evidence of their fight.

Soon, they regrouped with expressions filled with excitement and a tinge of anxiety.

Just then, Lin Shihua stealthily crossed over from a mountain peak, flying towards them.

Following Lin Shikang's orders, he led the clansmen to retreat from the Lin Family Clan Grounds and hide in a valley outside Green Bamboo Mountain.

Concerned that Lin Shikang had not yet joined him, Lin Shihua entrusted Lin Shigong with leading the clansmen to stay put.

He then sneaked back to the clan grounds to assess the situation of the battle and to look for Lin Shikang.

Arriving at the outskirts of the clan grounds and finding no more commotion from the battle, he made his way deeper inside.

Upon seeing Lin Shikang and another person there, Lin Shihua was overjoyed and quickly flew over.

From a distance, his anxious voice reached them, sounding very worried.

"Third Brother, Ye, how are you? What about the two Third Order Demonic Beasts?"

Noticing the confusion on Lin Shihua's face, Lin Shikang let out a wry smile before saying, "Shihua!"

"Immediately organize the clansmen to return to the clan grounds and then swiftly rebuild the areas that were destroyed by the demonic beasts."

"As for the specifics, I will explain them to you later!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Shihua's confusion deepened, but as Lin Shikang had spoken, he refrained from pressing further.

Presumably, what needed to be said, Lin Shikang would not hide; what didn't need to be known, there was no necessity for him to inquire.

In all these matters, Lin Shikang's judiciousness ensured he would measure his actions properly.

With these thoughts, Lin Shihua nodded and then turned around, flying back towards the area outside the clan grounds.