Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

"Rumble..."

The sky erupted with a copious amount of Sword Qi, raining down upon the two Cold Ice Crocodiles.

Meanwhile, the icicles spat out by the Cold Ice Crocodiles assaulted them, colliding with the barrage of attacks unleashed by Lin Tianming and his companion.

"Bang bang bang..."

A series of crackling explosive sounds transmitted through the air, and the formerly calm surface of the water suddenly churned into colossal waves.

The attacks from both sides were incredibly fierce, the shockwaves from the explosions flipping Lin Tianming and his ally over.

Barely stabilizing their forms, Lin Tianming and his companion's expressions were grave, particularly Hu Yuan, whose face appeared exceptionally grim.

The bodies of the two Cold Ice Crocodiles were immensely large, their dozens of zhang long bodies incredibly agile. As they twisted through the water, their thick and lengthy tails swept across, aiming to beat the two men to death then and there.

The fierce assault of the Cold Ice Crocodiles came lunging at them, the formidable force whistling through the air, something ordinary Foundation Establishment Cultivators wouldn't dare to withstand head-on.

Even with Lin Tianming's sturdy physique, being struck by that massive tail would surely cause injury, and possibly even threaten his life.

At that moment, Hu Yuan glanced at the attack of the Cold Ice Crocodiles, his face darkening as he hastily dodged.

On the other side, Lin Tianming was even quicker, retreating dozens of zhang away in advance.

Once they steadied themselves, Hu Yuan frowned deeply and spoke to Lin Tianming at his side.

"Fellow Lin, these Cold Ice Crocodiles are no easy adversaries. Even if we join forces, it may not be easy to emerge victorious, let alone the fact that we don't have much of an advantage."

"In my opinion, if there is nothing of value, we had better leave quickly!"

It was obvious that Hu Yuan didn't possess Lin Tianming's keen vision and had not discovered the presence of the Creation Fruit Tree at the bottom of the lake.

Had he known about the tree at the lake's bottom, with three Fruits of Fortuity nearly ripe, he would never give up such an opportunity, regardless of the danger, given his level of cultivation strength.

But he had not noticed, and having seen the power of the two Cold Ice Crocodiles after a round of attacks, he realized their strength far surpassed any opponent they had previously faced.

As such, it was only natural for him to consider retreating.

In reality, had Lin Tianming not seen the Creation Fruit Tree, he would not have wanted to engage in a major battle with the two Cold Ice Crocodiles, nor would he have wanted to waste time with a head-on confrontation.

After all, there was scarcely less than three months left before the closure of the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm.

Time had become increasingly important for them. Before encountering something worthwhile, he did not plan to overly deplete time, energy, or expendable items such as talismanic weapons.

More importantly, if they were to be gravely injured, their subsequent competitiveness would be significantly weakened, and the chances of acquiring treasures would be even lower.

What he desired, something Hu Yuan, who had been cultivating for over a hundred years, would also think of.

Otherwise, considering his desire for Nascent Soul Spiritual Items, he probably wouldn't have suggested a retreat.

Understanding this, Lin Tianming felt quite torn at this moment.

If Hu Yuan were to leave alone, Lin Tianming would be left to deal with the two Cold Ice Crocodiles by himself, which was a significant pressure.

At the very least, he would no longer be able to reserve anything and might even have to use life-saving Spirit Arts. Despite going all out, he still might not be guaranteed victory over the two Cold Ice Crocodiles.

However, a truth in the Cultivation World has always prevailed: risk and opportunity coexist!

Should he manage to defeat the two Cold Ice Crocodiles on his own, he could then claim three Fruits of Fortuity and the invaluable Creation Fruit Tree for himself.

But if he were to join forces with Hu Yuan, he would inevitably have to share some of the treasures, and differences might arise over the precious loot, leading to enmity.

If it were just a minor disagreement, at most he would concede one Fruit of Fortuity and make some compensation.

The fear was that the news would leak and reach the ears of the three Great Sects. Given their strength and modus operandi, they could totally commit acts of murder for treasures.

If it came to that, how should he respond?

If he were to take action, he wouldn't be their match; after all, one can hardly fight against greatly outnumbered forces, particularly here within the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm, sided by twelve Sect Disciples who were no less capable than he.

Even if he managed to secure the treasure by chance, how would he leave the Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm smoothly? And what then, after leaving?

If he were to truly fall out with them, how could the Lin Family alone contend with a large Sect, even if they had Ye Pinghai, a Golden Core Cultivator, stationed within?

At this moment, Lin Tianming was hesitant, clearly undecided.

Yet, judging by the current situation, Hu Yuan was unaware of the existence of the Fruits of Fortuity. Without seeing sufficient benefits, he was unlikely to be willing to risk it all.

But if Lin Tianming insisted on staying in this place, facing attacks from the two Cold Ice Crocodiles and still unwilling to leave, Hu Yuan, upon careful thought, would realize that something extraordinary must have been encountered.

Otherwise, he wouldn't take on such a great risk.

In such a scenario, it was likely that Hu Yuan would still detect subtle clues.

Instead of that, it would be better to generously invite Hu Yuan to join the fight. After slaying the two Cold Ice Crocodiles, he could share one Fruit of Fortuity with him. If that was not satisfying, he could compensate with more treasures.

After all, in any case, the Lin Family must acquire two Fruits of Fortuity and firmly control the Creation Fruit Tree.

As long as Hu Yuan received benefits and became tied to him, he shouldn't offend the Lin Family before his Core Formation, nor would he likely reveal the news about the Fruit of Fortuity.

After all, he knew the importance of the Fruits of Fortuity and understood that it was also a matter of life and death for him.