Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

Lin Shiming arrived outside Lin Shitao's cave abode, patiently waiting outside its entrance.

The peach trees at the cave's entrance had blossomed again, their vibrant flowers leaving Lin Shiming momentarily in a daze.

Ever since achieving Golden Core, each of his secluded cultivation sessions lasted at least a decade, dulling his sensitivity to the cycles of spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

For a moment, Lin Shiming felt a sense of bittersweet reflection.

This so-called cultivation sought longevity, but day after day spent in a cave abode secluded from the world seemed to lose a touch of the original essence.

At times like this, he felt nostalgic for the days when he roamed mountains and rivers alongside Lin Shitao in pursuit of tempering their hearts.

However, given the current circumstances, even if he wanted to rest, he couldn't afford to.

The entire Cultivation World was in turmoil.

"Seventh Brother." After a long while, Lin Shitao stepped out, her face radiating joy, reminiscent of her youthful smile amidst the Peach Blossom Forest.

Indescribably beautiful.

"Shitao, congratulations!" Lin Shiming offered his congratulations and then presented a pill furnace. It was a fifth-rank superior-grade pill furnace, one that Lin Shiming had obtained from a secret realm of the Tianzhao Sect within the Heavenly Illumination Sea Domain.

This furnace, with four legs and three ears, was exceedingly heavy and unembellished in design.

The densely packed spirit patterns covering its surface were inscribed with intricate depictions.

"Seventh Brother, this is wonderful! With this divine furnace, I'll have more confidence in refining the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid and Gold Condensation Pill. It will even be more convenient to research the Nascent Transformation Pill in the future!" Lin Shitao exclaimed in delight. The Purple Mansion Jade Liquid she mentioned was intended for Lin Zeying.

As her son, it was only fitting that he receive nothing but the highest-quality Spiritual Liquid.

The Gold Condensation Pill, meanwhile, was meant for Lin Xianzhi and Lin Houyuan. As for the Nascent Transformation Pill, Lin Shitao hadn't forgotten about it either.

But she hadn't given even a moment's thought to herself.

Lin Shiming embraced Lin Shitao. At that moment, he no longer thought of the fifth-rank divine furnace as a mere gift.

Perhaps without this furnace, Lin Shitao might have been more relaxed.

"Shitao, there's no rush. During these days, you can plant more peach trees. As the family's spirit veins grow stronger and the mountain peaks rise higher, the peach trees seem to have dwindled in number!" Lin Shiming hated to see Lin Shitao overworking herself.

Lin Shitao had originally loved cultivating Spirit Plants the most but had switched to becoming an Alchemist because of him.

Now, after finally breaking through to Golden Core, Lin Shiming still wanted Lin Shitao to take things easier.

"Seventh Brother, don't worry. As long as you're here, I'm happy." Lin Shitao spoke with heartfelt meaning.

She then buried her head into Lin Shiming's embrace.

"Shitao, what is your Heart Demon truly about?" Lin Shiming asked curiously at that moment, feeling that Heart Demons had been particularly fierce lately.

Breaking through to Golden Core was far beyond the difficulty of breaking through from Foundation Establishment to Purple Mansion.

He was certain that without the Thousand Year Cold Jade, Lin Shitao might have failed as well.

Meanwhile, Lin Shijie and Lin Shimo had resolved all lingering regrets before their breakthroughs.

Moreover, their life experiences were rich, unlike Lei Xuan and Lin Shitao, whose experiences were comparatively limited.

"I dreamt of a female cultivator with an Ice Spirit Root and a fox-woman. Both of them were peerlessly beautiful!" Lin Shitao hesitated, then said this with a touch of fear.

She seemed worried that Lin Shiming might agree with her assessment.

The beauty of those two carried unique traits, and even Lin Shitao herself felt she paled in comparison.

"Ah, those two!" Lin Shiming understood at once upon hearing her words.

He then recounted the stories of the two women, causing Lin Shitao's furrowed brow to relax as she broke into a smile once again.

"Shitao, do you know why you felt inferior?" Lin Shiming asked.

"Why?"

"Your confidence has waned. Otherwise, how could Lin Shiming's wife compare unfavorably with anyone? A Golden Core cultivator and fifth-rank Alchemist, barely over two hundred years old, how many such individuals exist in this world?" Lin Shiming said.

Lin Shitao's eyes lit up upon hearing this.

"Let's go. It's been ages since we last visited the sea. Let's go look at the sea!" Lin Shiming took Lin Shitao's hand, leading her to the Southern Sea to witness the grand waves.

During the Spring Equinox, the tides rise and fall intermittently, their crashes onto rocky outcrops giving rise to even greater sprays.

The two spent a tender evening together, and by the morning, Lin Shiming had departed. Beyond family matters, he also had responsibilities to the clan.

Most importantly, he needed to deliver the Minor Divine Ability Fruit to Lin Xianzhi.

Arriving at Qinglian Peak, Lin Shiming gazed at the familiar Qinglian Lake and nearby pavilion, his face glowing with a smile.

He recalled how nervous he had been during his first ascent to Qinglian Pavilion, worrying about Lin Xianzhi's personality.

"Seventh Granduncle!" Lin Shiming transmitted his voice respectfully.

"Shiming is here." Almost simultaneously with Lin Shiming's voice transmission, Lin Xianzhi sensed his arrival.

"Come!" Lin Xianzhi brought Lin Shiming into the pavilion and poured him Spiritual Tea.

"Thank you, Seventh Granduncle." Lin Shiming clasped his hands in gratitude.

"Shiming, it is I who should thank you. You've ushered the Lin Family into an unprecedented era of prosperity!" Lin Xianzhi said with affection, his gaze filled with love.

To him, Lin Shiming was already like a child.

"Seventh Granduncle, you overpraise me. Our family owes its success to your guidance. What I've contributed amounts to little." Lin Shiming replied humbly with a bow.

"Besides, we still need your continued leadership!" He added, pulling out a Jade Box.

Within the box was the gleaming golden Minor Divine Ability Fruit, named Dawnblade Minor Divine Ability by Lin Shiming. Indeed, one sword strike from it had been breathtaking.

Once Lin Xianzhi mastered this Minor Divine Ability and combined it with the Soul Summoning Sword, his strength might rival Lin Shijie's.

"This…" Lin Xianzhi, though having long desired the Minor Divine Ability Fruit, hesitated when it was in his hands. Previously, he had given it to Lin Shiming.

Now, seeing it again, he hesitated anew.

"Seventh Granduncle, this Minor Divine Ability Fruit isn't something one can take casually; it depends on compatibility. Your Metal Spirit Root makes it perfectly suitable for you!" Lin Shiming understood Lin Xianzhi's thoughts but wasn't about to let him decline.

"Moreover, Seventh Granduncle, I've consulted Lei Xuan and Shitao. To break through to Golden Core requires mental clarity. Although your state of mind is excellent, I still suggest that you travel to the Eastern Domain. Once everything is aligned, then proceed with the breakthrough!"

Lin Shiming elaborated.

After conversing for a long time, Lin Shiming finally left to visit the Council Hall.

Within the hall, Lei Xuan was already present.

"Shiming, I've decided to go to the Eastern Domain to train. Once I've completed my training, I'll enter the Heavenly Thunder Secret Realm to refine the Acquired Thunder Body!" Lei Xuan declared with unwavering resolve.

"Good!" Lin Shiming nodded, turning then to Lin Yanjiao.

"Yanjiao, ensure all clan members seeking breakthrough-level resources like the Thousand Year Cold Jade Spirit Pendant undergo five years of training!" Lin Shiming instructed, establishing the rule.

Otherwise, frequent failures in breakthroughs would lead to greater losses in the long run.

Given the current period of crisis, there was little choice.

Cultivation cannot be rushed. On this point, Lin Shiming needed to enforce discipline.

Besides, the Lin family wasn't in dire need of one or two newly advanced Golden Core cultivators for the time being.