NOVEL WEB Chapter 681: Shitao Accompanies
The crimson sun rose from the east, and on the Lin Family square, many cultivators gathered at this moment.
Lin Shiming also flew in from the horizon; today was the day to head to the Tianliu Archipelago.
The grand ceremony of Tianliu True Monarch was about to be held, and since Lin Shiming had significant relations with Tianliu Island, it was only natural for him to go in advance.
Moreover, the gift had to be prepared in advance as well.
When Lin Shiming flew into the square, other family members also intending to go had already been waiting here for some time.
Although Lin Shiming was early, the family members knew that he would arrive slightly earlier than expected, and they would not let Lin Shiming wait for them.
So they preferred to come even earlier themselves.
This time, the Golden Core cultivators going to the Tianliu Archipelago were only Lin Shiming and Lin Shilei; the Purple Mansion cultivators were Lin Changxing, Lin Yanxing, and Lin Zehong; the Foundation Establishment cultivators were Lin Changjian and Lin Changxiao, along with Foundation Establishment Late Stage Lin Changxue.
Lin Changxue was currently highly cherished in the Lin Family, mainly guided by Lin Changxing.
After all, Lin Changxing had a Water Spirit Root, while Lin Changxue had a Heavenly Spirit Root, which made cultivating in the Lin Family's Taihan Secret Realm quite fruitful.
"If you're ready, let's set off early. The spiritual feast on Tianliu Island is renowned; by then, you can all enjoy it," Lin Shiming said.
At this moment, a streak of green rainbow swept over from afar, and Lin Shitao flew over.
"Seventh Brother, I want to go this time too!" Lin Shitao exclaimed.
Lin Shiming was momentarily stunned upon hearing this, but he quickly understood.
"Then let's go together."
Lin Shitao's sudden tagalong without consulting him clearly indicated there was a reason.
Lin Shiming could guess some of it, but for him, whether Lin Shitao went or not made no difference as he would remain true to himself.
Lin Shitao's appearance was just a minor episode; Lin Shiming led the clan members toward the Transmission Formation.
The Transmission Formation only led to the Redwood Archipelago or Heavenly Phenomenon Island.
Although Heavenly Phenomenon Island was not as prosperous as Jiuyue Island nowadays, under Lin Shiming's powerful Divine Sense, he could see everything clearly.
So, he directly turned towards the Redwood Archipelago.
As the teleportation light faded, the other family members were more or less dizzy, but Lin Shiming remained calm and composed, spreading his Divine Sense around Redwood Island, observing changes on the island.
Compared to before, the spiritual energy was naturally much less because Red Leaf True Person, during relocation, left only two Spirit Veins.
Although the Lin Family had developed somewhat in recent years, their main focus was still on Shuangmu Island.
The Spirit Vein here hadn't even reached Superior Grade Fifth Rank.
Still, there were quite a few cultivators.
Lin Shiming glanced around and was reassured, not staying long on Redwood Island, and continued towards Tianliu Island via Transmission Formation.
When the teleportation light landed, he immediately saw the ancient Tianliu Tree at the center.
The ancient tree was much taller and denser than decades ago.
The spiritual energy on the island had somehow transformed into a Sixth-Order Spirit Vein.
This naturally puzzled Lin Shiming, but he soon surmised that it likely had the support of Coral Island.
Zhao Yulin and Zhao Fuling were both cultivators from the Zhao Family, and although Tianliu Island had a good relationship with the Lin Family, in the face of significant matters, Tianliu Island would more likely follow Coral Island.
"This ancient Tianliu Tree is so large! When will our Lin Family have such a grand tree!" Lin Shilei and others marveled.
The most powerful wood demons in the Lin Family were currently Elder Mu at the Purple Mansion Middle Stage and Lei Tong at the Purple Mansion Late Stage, plus a Purple Mansion Early Stage sandalwood demon.
"Senior Lin." At this moment, a female cultivator suddenly spoke up.
Lin Shiming recognized her too, as she was the Purple Mansion female cultivator who attended the blood coral True Monarch's ceremony previously.
"Uncle Zhao asked me to wait for you here, please follow me!" The Purple Mansion female cultivator, with an exceptionally sweet appearance, said. If Lin Shiming remembered correctly, she was also a Heavenly Spirit Root cultivator, likely to become a Golden Core naturally in the future.
Lin Shiming couldn't help but glance at Lin Shitao at the moment.
Seeing the latter still smiling, he felt reassured.
Even though he had nothing to hide, he felt a bit uneasy that Zhao Yulin had prepared a room for him in advance.
The group followed the female cultivator to the Tianliu Tower on the Tianliu Archipelago.
The Tianliu Tower was a pavilion used for entertaining cultivators visiting Tianliu Island.
However, what was once a single pavilion had transformed into a palace complex for the True Monarch's grand ceremony.
Every True Person had their palace, and the Lin Family also had a dedicated palace here.
"This is it, Senior Lin, you can rest here first. I will inform Uncle Zhao."
"If you need anything, please feel free to contact me."
"No worries, go ahead!" Lin Shiming nodded slightly.
"Seventh Brother, there seem to be quite a few female cultivators on Tianliu Island," Lin Shilei remarked.
Hearing this, Lin Shiming couldn't help but glance twice at Lin Shilei, then jokingly said:
"If you fancy anyone, feel free to reach out. I believe Tianliu True Monarch will give me face for that!"
"Of course, it has to be mutual feelings!" Lin Shiming quickly added.
Lin Shilei immediately blushed, wanting to say something but ultimately staying silent.
The Lin Family's palace was named Welcoming Lin Palace, located at the innermost part of the palace complex, showing the respect Tianliu True Monarch had for the Lin Family.
From the location alone, it already seemed quite favorable.
Welcoming Lin Palace had four floors in total.
This type of palace symbolized the status of cultivators.
Usually, Purple Mansion had two-floor small palaces, Golden Core had three-floor palaces, and Nascent Soul had four-floor luxurious palaces.
"Shilei, Changxing, Changxue, arrange yourselves as needed!" Entering the palace, there was a large hall, and Lin Shiming directed the other Lin Family members to settle down.
Afterward, he stepped out, intending to visit Tianliu True Monarch in advance.
Despite Tianliu Island viewing him highly and treating him like a Nascent Soul cultivator, Lin Shiming knew well that he couldn't be compared to a Nascent Soul cultivator. If he waited for the host to visit, it would be rather careless of him.
It was important to understand that, in terms of seniority alone, Tianliu True Monarch was still his elder.
Moreover, Tianliu True Monarch had given him significant guidance in the Sword Domain, without which Lin Shiming wasn't sure his Sword Dao realm would have progressed so smoothly.
"Shitao, come with me too," Lin Shiming called Lin Shitao when leaving.
Since the latter came along, Lin Shiming naturally kept him by his side.
Lin Shiming sent a message to Tianliu True Monarch.
Then, he headed towards Tianliu True Monarch's Tianliu Palace.
Recalling this, Lin Shiming couldn't help but think of the time when Red Leaf True Person had asked him to contact Tianliu True Monarch, and back then, Tianliu True Monarch didn't even meet him.
But Lin Shiming was well aware that at that time, Xu Ri True Person had been slain by him and the Flaming Sword.
The entire Red Leaf Island had surrendered.
Very soon, Tianliu True Monarch replied, and upon seeing this, Lin Shiming took Lin Shitao with him towards Tianliu Palace.
Tianliu Palace was situated at the center of Tianliu Island, not too far from here.
"Lin Shiming of the Lin Family brings his family to congratulate Tianliu True Monarch on his breakthrough." Upon arrival at the palace, Lin Shiming immediately announced.