Chapter 398 Decision_2
It could be said that in just a few short decades, the Lin Family had transformed from a small clan struggling to survive amidst precarious circumstances into the leading Foundation Establishing Family in the Wei Kingdom's Cultivation World.
Lin Tianming played an absolutely critical role in this transformation.
No one could replace this role, let alone place it in the same category!
Understanding this, Lin Shihua fell silent for a long time, unable to utter a single word.
Seeing this, Lin Tianming continued, "Fifteenth Grandfather, as a descendant of the Lin bloodline, it is only right for me to contribute to our clan!
"In addition to that, I have left behind three hundred thousand Spirit Stones and a small portion of the items useful to me, so if I need any treasures in the future, I can simply take them from the family's treasure vault."
"Even if there is something we don't have, the family will help to collect it."
No sooner had he spoken than Lin Shigong and Lin Xingrong also began to urge Lin Shihua to accept.
"Shihua... you should accept on behalf of the family. This kid has always been lucky, he always gains a lot every time he goes out, and he certainly doesn't lack treasures for cultivation."
"Yes... Twelfth Uncle, accept it. If Tianming needs to collect anything in the future, the family must help him!"
Hearing the words of Lin Xingrong and the others, Lin Shihua nodded thoughtfully.
Right after that, he casually took the storage bag and the Spirit Beast Bag in front of Lin Tianming.
After finishing these actions, Lin Shihua stood up, cupped his fists towards Lin Tianming, and said a word of thanks.
"Tianming, your contribution is seen by all of us. On behalf of the more than five hundred members of our clan, I thank you!"
"No, no, this is too much!"
Seeing this, Lin Tianming protested while quickly standing up, pulling an emotionally stirred Lin Shihua back to his seat.
"Twelfth Grandpa is too kind!"
"I have only done my best, hoping that the clan can use these resources to substantially strengthen our overall power, in order to face any crisis that might erupt at any moment!"
Hearing Lin Tianming's words, Lin Shihua nodded.
He was equally aware of the Lin Family's situation and understood what they were up against.
Nevertheless, the Lin Family had to keep moving forward, no matter what—once they weathered this storm, they could truly make a name for themselves in the Wei Kingdom's Cultivation World.
And this could happen in ten years or perhaps twenty years.
In short, the Lin Family had no other option.
Realizing this, Lin Shihua glanced at everyone and then spoke, "Tianming has made such a great contribution to the family; in fact, he already has the right to utilize all the family's strength and resources!"
"It's just that this kid has always been self-reliant and hasn't exercised this right over the years!"
"Now that Tianming is so understanding of the greater good, I will not say any more useless words!"
"In any case, except for the Third Order Items, we will reserve all these treasures for Elder Shi, Shi Lu, and Tianming's use. All the other treasures must be distributed to those potential clanspeople, to help them improve their cultivation further, as well as their proficiency in the Four Arts of Cultivation."
Hearing this, the few people present had no objections.
After all, Third Order Items are generally used by Golden Core Cultivators or those with a high level of proficiency in the Four Arts of Cultivation.
And currently, only Lin Shikang, Lin Shilu, and Lin Tianming among the Lin Family qualified.
One was a clansman in the process of impacting the Golden Core Stage, one was a Second Order High-Grade Alchemy Master, and another was a Second Order High-Quality Artifact Refiner; ordinary clanspeople basically had no use for Third Grade Treasures.
All things considered, the genuinely valuable treasures were indeed for the use of these three.
Seeing no one opposed, Lin Shihua nodded in satisfaction.
Meanwhile, Lin Tianming added at this moment.
"The quantity of this batch of resources is substantial, and the variety of treasures is very comprehensive. When we distribute them to the clanspeople, we must also set some rules to stir up their enthusiasm for cultivation."
"Therefore, I suggest we step up the efforts of the Monster Hunting Squad, for only through hard work can they obtain more resources!"
"Besides, a small portion of resources could be used to recruit some Qi Refining Families, including some capable Loose Cultivators, all of whom can serve our Lin family."
"That's a good suggestion!"
Lin Shilu, who had been silent for a long time, was the first to agree.
"The cultivation world is about to descend into chaos, and relying solely on the Lin Family's current strength may leave us spread too thin. Recruiting some families and loose cultivators can significantly enhance our family's error tolerance in crisis management," he said.
Hearing these words, Lin Shihua nodded his head in agreement, thinking to himself that this suggestion was indeed good, especially since it came from both Lin Shilu and Lin Tianming.
"Hmm... I'll make the arrangements immediately!"
"Good, let's proceed with that plan then. It seems, Shihua, you'll be quite busy during this time!" Lin Shigong said with a smile.
"Hehe... for the sake of the family, it's only right that I be busy!" Lin Shihua waved his hand and smiled indifferently, seemingly in a good mood.
Lin Shilu also spoke with a face full of joy, "Since we've almost settled the matters at hand, let Tianming and Xingrong rest as they're both exhausted. Let's all get to work."
"With the large amount of spirit ore materials that Tianming brought back, along with several damaged defense artifacts, I plan to refine them over the next few years and then create a few more defense artifacts to help Tianming and me confront the Threefold Lightning Tribulation when we challenge the Golden Core Stage!"
Having said this, Lin Shilu took the Green Scale Shield and a few attack talismans from Lin Tianming, intending to thoroughly refine them to see if he could raise them to the quality of Second Order Superior.
Lin Tianming naturally had no objections to this.
Now that he had obtained the Nascent Soul Spiritual Item, all conditions for challenging the Golden Core Stage were met, and he also planned to seclude himself for cultivation to improve his cultivation.
Perhaps in just a few years, he would be able to challenge the Golden Core Stage.
The force of the Thunder Tribulation was indeed terrifying, and he would need some high-quality defense artifacts to withstand it. Even if Lin Shilu hadn't mentioned it, he would have asked for his help.
After all, among the Lin family members, Lin Shilu had the highest skill in artifact refining.
After Lin Shilu and Lin Tianming exchanged a few words, they confirmed the next steps of their plan.
Soon after, the group made small talk for a little while before leaving Lin Shilu's cave dwelling one after another.
Lin Tianming and his two grandsons left together and returned to Lin Xingrong's cave dwelling.
Having received the news of their return in advance, his mother and Qin Xi had both finished their cultivation practice and were specially waiting in Lin Xingrong's cave dwelling, obviously intending to spend some quality time together.
When they arrived at his father's dwelling, both mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were already waiting there.
After exchanging greetings, Lin Shigong and the others sat in the courtyard and chatted leisurely.
Meanwhile, Lin Tianming took Qin Xi's hand, shared a few words with her, and then joined the others.
Having not seen her for nearly two years, his mother's cultivation level was still at the Third Level of Foundation Establishment, which seemed to indicate that as her cultivation level rose, it became increasingly difficult for her to make progress.
Qin Xi's cultivation, however, had soared after her period of secluded cultivation and had already reached the realm of Foundation Establishment Fourth Level. Her aura was extremely stable, clearly only a step away from reaching the Fifth Level.
With some Spirit Fruits, she could break through at any moment.
Seeing this, Lin Tianming was thrilled and quickly took out a large number of Second Order Spiritual Fruits. These were items purchased from the Sky Dragon Pavilion, and some were leftovers found in Chen Jianbin's storage bag.
The grade of these Spirit Fruits was not low; even the least among them was of Second Order Medium Quality. They were excellent Spirit Fruits for Foundation Establishment Cultivators to enhance their cultivation.
He had kept these items for his parents and sister, as it was he who had obtained them in the first place, and moreover, he had already turned in most of them.
With his strength and status, how the remainder was distributed was entirely up to him, and no one else had the right to interfere.
Thus, he quickly distributed these Spirit Fruits among them.
Initially, Qin Xi and his mother were unaware and repeatedly declined.
But after listening to Lin Shigong's explanation, once they heard about Lin Tianming's experiences in the Secret Realm, they couldn't help but gasp and were almost too anxious to speak.
However, upon seeing that Lin Tianming had returned safely and appeared unharmed, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law finally calmed down.
Seeing that their grandfather had accepted the Spirit Fruits, the two of them no longer insisted on refusing.
Afterward, the family enjoyed a long and happy chat, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law even prepared a dinner feast. Everyone in the family was present, except for Lin Tianyue, who was still at the Qianchuan Market.
After dinner, Lin Tianming and his wife bid farewell to their elders and returned to their own cave dwelling.
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