Chapter 335: Qin Xi's Sense of Belonging_1
As Lin Shikang and Ye Pinghai presented their gifts, the clan members gathered in the main hall were treated to an eye-opening display.
An Ice Frost Sword and two Beautifying Pills; the value of these items was no less than tens of thousands of Spirit Stones.
Giving such generous gifts that were also very suitable for Qin Xi, it's clear that a lot of thought had gone into them.
Lin Tianming was somewhat surprised, but he also felt moved.
It's known that it is not uncommon for family clans to provide gifts for newlyweds, and some elders do give presents, but the gifts from other clan members are usually not very expensive, often just a bottle or two of elixirs, as a token of their sentiment.
Besides, at the wedding ceremonies of most clan members, attendance is limited, and elders like Lin Shikang usually don't participate; at most, the Clan Leader would attend as a witness.
Yet for his own wedding ceremony, nearly every available family member had come, and they had brought a variety of treasures with them, some giving just a few Spirit Stones, others gifting a Second Order Magical Artifact.
Such an outpouring of lavish gifts and such a grand wedding celebration were almost unheard of in the family's nearly thousand-year history.
With the lively atmosphere continuing to surge, Lin Tianming and his bride proceeded to pay their respects to several elders of the Lin Family with "Shi" in their names.
At this moment, they bowed to Clan Leader Lin Shihua.
Lin Shihua saw this and chuckled, saying, "My gift can't compare to those of your third uncle and the others; don't look down on it, alright?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Shihua took out two Medium Quality Second Order Attack Talismans and handed them to Qin Xi.
Hearing this, Lin Tianming hurriedly waved his hands and responded, "How could you say that, Twelfth Grandpa? Regardless of the gift's value, it represents the thoughtfulness of our elders, and Xi'er and I would never disdain it."
Hearing this, Lin Shihua nodded, and then he took a cup of wine and drank it all in one gulp.
Qin Xi then accepted the Second Order Talisman gifted by Lin Shihua and, led by him, the two of them continued to Lin Shilu's presence.
As the youngest elder of the Lin Family, he was also the one with the most outstanding talent.
At this time, Lin Shilu looked at Lin Tianming in front of him and nodded in approval.
The Lin Family had many members, but not many youngsters could interact with him. Perhaps only a few core family members like Lin Xingzhi and Lin Xingrong were able to exchange a few words with him.
As for Lin Tianming, he was someone Lin Shilu had watched grow up, personally witnessing and even participating in his cultivation.
The first time he left the Luoyun Mountain Range was with Lin Shilu, and on their return, after visiting Qianchuan Market, they established the Luoyun Pavilion together.
Latter on, during the expedition to the Xuan Yue Mysterious Realm, they faced life and death together, and Lin Shilu stood in front of him, protecting him from the elements.
Putting aside their generational differences, their relationship could be described as both mentor and friend, and their affection for each other had always been strong.
Now, Lin Tianming's talents and strength had surpassed Lin Shilu, leaving him far behind.
To this, Lin Shilu felt sincere relief and happiness.
"Tian Ming pays respects to Fifteenth Grandfather!"
With this greeting, Lin Tianming interrupted Lin Shilu's reminiscing.
Then, Lin Shilu chuckled, stood up, patted Lin Tianming's shoulder, and said earnestly with a touch of sentiment, "Not bad at all!"
"Who would have thought time could fly so fast; before you know it, you are now a family man."
"Heh heh... Now that you are married, you should contribute to the family's lineage!"
Upon this sudden change in tone, Lin Shilu's serious expression softened.
This remark instantly filled the entire main hall with laughter.
Clearly, the clan members understood the underlying meaning of his words.
At this moment, under the gaze of all the women present, Lin Tianming and Qin Xi couldn't help but blush.
Seeing his expression, Lin Shilu laughed heartily, completely ignoring the reactions of the clan members.
He then waved his sleeve, took out the Green Scale Shield he had once used, and handed it to Qin Xi.
At the same time, he said with a smile, "For your wedding, your third uncle and the others have all given generous gifts."
"Heh heh... Although my strength is not at par with your third uncle and the others, I cannot let them outdo me in terms of a gift."
After saying this, Lin Shilu's tone shifted as he gave a heartfelt exhortation.
"This Second Order Medium Quality Defense Artifact has been with me through many battles. Although it has sustained some damage, here and there, I have done my best to repair it to almost 90% of its full defensive power."
"Recently, I've acquired materials to forge new defensive artifacts, so I'm passing this Green Scale Shield to Xi'er."
"I hope you and your spouse will work together in harmony and, sooner or later, both step into the Golden Core Stage to lead our family towards glory."
Hearing this, Lin Tianming's complexion turned rosy, deeply moved.
In his heart, Lin Shilu and the late Lin Shixin had a significant influence on his cultivation and growth.
As a child, he always followed Lin Shixin around, and as he grew older, when it came time to officially enter the Cultivation World, Lin Shilu became his guide.
Over the years, Lin Shilu had taken great care of him, selflessly crafting various Spirit Instruments and accompanying him on treasure hunts. He was also wholeheartedly willing to instruct him on any cultivation doubts.
Though Lin Shilu was amiable towards other clan members, providing guidance and even painstakingly crafting treasures for them,
No one else had received such thorough and selfless attention like Lin Tianming had.
Contemplating these thoughts, Lin Tianming felt deeply touched, and looking at Lin Shilu, he couldn't help but feel his eyes moisten.