Chapter 329: Gathering Information_2
Tang Xiuyuan smiled and politely replied.
Hearing these sincere words, Lin Tianming nodded and then said goodbye to Tang Xiuyuan, taking Lin Tianfeng and the others to leave the Sky Dragon Pavilion.
Before long, Lin Tianming and his two companions returned to the Cave Mansion Courtyard.
Back at the Cave Mansion Courtyard, the four of them sat in the yard, drinking tea and chatting leisurely.
"Tianfeng, what do you two think about what Daoist Tang said?"
Hearing Lin Tianming's question, Lin Tianfeng pondered for a while, and then spoke, "Daoist Tang's speculation is indeed highly likely, after all, it concerns a Third Order Spiritual Beast, and there isn't a single power in the southern Wei Kingdom capable of slaying such a beast!"
"And the Xu Family being silently eradicated, the involvement of an unknown Golden Core Cultivator, truly has the power and motive!"
As soon as he had spoken, Lin Tianhu also began to chime in.
"Tianfeng is right; the Xu Family may have been around for nearly a thousand years and its foundation is no worse than the Lin Family's."
"Yet despite that, they vanished without a trace. This must be the work of a Golden Core Cultivator, and it's not impossible that someone at the Mid Stage Golden Core cultivation did it."
Hearing these opinions, Lin Tianming nodded; his own thoughts were along the same lines.
However, what none of them knew was that the Tyrant Spirit Ape that once chased the Wind Dusk Beast had both perished on the Lin Family Clan Grounds.
After half a quarter of an hour, they exchanged many ideas but still came to no conclusion, and so the topic came to a close.
At this time, Lin Tianming looked at Lin Tianfeng and Lin Tianhu, and then started to talk about the arrangements for leaving.
"Tianfeng, things at the market are almost settled, and I plan to leave for the clan grounds tomorrow. I'll leave things here to you!"
Hearing this, Lin Tianfeng nodded and thumped his chest in response.
"Sixth brother, rest assured, the Demon Beast Tide has been mostly stabilized, and with Tianhu and me here in Qianchuan Market, with our cultivation strength, as long as we don't recklessly leave the market, there won't be any danger."
"Yes, elder brother, with Foundation Building Fourth Level cultivation strength, you are also quite formidable. Although not the top in the market, you're certainly not bad!"
Hearing these words, Lin Tianming nodded in satisfaction, feeling quite reassured about Lin Tianfeng and the others.
After all, Lin Tianfeng had been stationed in Qianchuan Market for several years some time ago, and was very familiar with the various powers within the market. Coupled with his steady character and knack for making friends among cultivators, it was certainly not difficult for him to be stationed there.
Additionally, both he and Lin Tianfeng's cultivation strength were not low, making them strong figures in the current Qianchuan Market.
It could be said that, with the overall increase in the family's strength, the previously strenuous personnel arrangements had also become much easier.
"In that case, I have nothing to worry about, but if you face any difficulties, you can seek help from Daoist Wang!" Lin Tianming advised gravely.
"You can be at ease, sixth brother, it's you who should be careful. Recently, it seems that the southern Wei Kingdom has been somewhat restless. Take extra precautions!"
"Hmm, let's arrange it this way. Everyone be careful and do not slack in cultivation!" Lin Tianming gave a reminder and then exchanged a few words with Qin Xi, confirming the time of departure.
Subsequently, the four individuals stood up and left, entering their respective training rooms.
The next morning, at dawn, Lin Tianming and Qin Xi each emerged from their training rooms.
By that time, Lin Xingyan and a few other Qi Refining Stage Clanspeople were already waiting in the courtyard.
Seeing Lin Tianming come out, Lin Xingyan looked flushed, his facial expression filled with impatience.
These clanspeople had been in Qianchuan Market for several years, coincidentally during the outbreak of the Demon Beast Tide, and had almost never returned to the clan grounds for all those years.
Lin Xingpu was somewhat better off, having returned to the clan grounds once before to deliver a message.
As the leader, Lin Xingyan hadn't stepped out of Qianchuan Market's boundaries in all these years.
Now that the defensive duty had come to a successful close, he could finally return to the clan grounds for closed-door cultivation, attempting to Impact the Foundation Establishment Stage.
For this day, he had long anticipated.
Now that they were about to leave, Lin Xingyan was naturally thrilled.
Seeing the eagerness of the waiting clansmen, Lin Tianming did not want to delay.
"Uncles, is everything arranged properly?"
Hearing the inquiry, Lin Xingyan responded, "Everything has been arranged, everything that needed handing over has been handed over, and I've prepared all the items that should be taken back to the clan grounds!"
Lin Tianming nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this and after giving a few words of instruction, he led the clan members out of the Cave Mansion Courtyard.
The journey was smooth, and the group made their way out of Qianchuan Market to a mountain peak outside the market.
Lin Tianming released the Purple Gold Eagle and promptly jumped onto its back, followed by the others tracing his steps.
At that moment, with a piercing screech, the Purple Gold Eagle soared into the sky and quickly ascended thousands of zhang into the high altitude.
Taking advantage of the faint moonlight, the Purple Gold Eagle turned into a dark shadow, carrying everyone southward, swiftly disappearing into the boundary of Qianchuan Market.
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At the Luoyun Mountain Range, Golden Horn Mountain.
At twilight, the setting sun's afterglow sprinkled over the peaks of Golden Horn Mountain, and clusters of red maple trees swayed in the breeze.
What a splendid evening scene!
At this time, several figures appeared high in the sky at the mountain gate on the outer perimeter of Golden Horn Mountain's peaks. It was Lin Tianming and the others, returning from Qianchuan Market.
After ten days, the trip had gone quite well, and they had finally arrived safely at Golden Horn Mountain.
Upon reaching this place, they stepped into the Lin Family's territory and were completely safe.
However, now that the demonic beast tide had receded, with his cultivation strength, unless he encountered a Golden Core Cultivator, there was hardly anyone blind enough to trouble him.
At this moment, viewing the familiar scenery, Lin Tianming felt elated and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
"Two years, I've finally come back!"
In his heart, although two years was not a long time and he had previously spent similar lengths of time away, this time was different.
Before, it was nothing more than a trip to Qianchuan Market, either accompanied by Lin Shilu or fellow clan cultivators, so it wasn't a lonely journey and there were no risks.
But this time, he had been to the perilous frontlines of Yuyao City.
There, even a cultivator at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment could find their life terribly cheap.
He estimated that, just from the battle at Yuyao City alone, nearly a thousand Foundation Establishment Cultivators might have perished.
These were Foundation Establishment Cultivators, essentially the mainstay and often the backbone of each Foundation Establishing Family.
Yet, even so, there were so many Cultivators who fell during the battle at Yuyao City. Among them was Luo Chenggu of the Luo Family, a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator who died on the battlefield.
Such a dangerous place, he had traversed alone, without the company of clanspeople or assistance from family members.
This was in stark contrast to being stationed in Qianchuan Market.
Fortunately, during those two years in Yuyao City, although it was arduous and fraught with danger, he had persevered and survived.
Beyond that, the rewards he garnered matched his expectations and even exceeded them by a good margin.
Collecting his thoughts and looking at the familiar scenes before him, eager to see his long-missed father, Lin Tianming's expression was one of excitement and impatience.
The few clan members around him also wore smiles, clearly in a very good mood.
Just then, several Lin Family Members were seen approaching on Sword Flight, apparently having spotted them.
Even from afar, the voices of the Lin Family Members reached them.
"It's Tianming and the others, let's hurry over!"
Leading the way, Lin Xingyou landed excitedly in front of Lin Tianming with his clanspeople.
Seeing the newcomers, Lin Tianming and the others went up to greet them and had a brief chat.
After a short while, having patrol duties to attend to, Lin Xingyou and the others took their leave first.
Watching Lin Xingyou and his group exit the Mountain Protection Array, Lin Xingyan smiled and said, "Tianming, let's go in. Your father must be waiting for you too!"
"Let's go, inside!"
Lin Tianming waved his hand grandly and led the others deeper into Golden Horn Mountain, quickly vanishing from the spot.