237: trade

In the Lin Family's Core Area, Zhou Luo walked along the somewhat desolate main road, encountering very few Main Family Disciples.

The war between the Lin Family and the Lu Family was escalating, and most of the Family's Disciples had gone to the front lines to fight, leaving only the old, weak, women, and children within the entire Family.

Perhaps only Zhou Luo, the Sixth Elder, seemed a bit out of place.

However, he was not idle; as an Alchemist, he only needed to provide the Medicinal Pills stipulated by the Family each month, and fighting on the battlefield was not his concern.

He arrived at the Family Head's private residence.

In the main hall, Lin Tianxiong, seated on the throne, saw Zhou Luo arrive and immediately broke into a joyful smile, rising to say, "Sixth Elder, you've arrived."

Zhou Luo bowed slightly: "Greetings, Family Head."

"No need to be so polite. Come, please take a seat quickly," Lin Tianxiong greeted.

Zhou Luo walked to a nearby golden nanmu armchair and sat down, and a servant immediately respectfully brought Spirit Tea.

The aroma of the tea wafted out, refreshing the mind and spirit.

This was High Grade Spirit Tea.

"May I ask why the Family Head sought me?" Zhou Luo inquired.

Lin Tianxiong did not answer directly, but instead chuckled, "Sixth Elder's pair of children truly bring glory to my Lin Family."

Zhou Luo smiled indifferently: "It's merely their Opportunity, and moreover, they are now Immortal Sect Disciples."

These words caused Lin Tianxiong's smile to freeze.

He understood that the other party meant to say that their connection with the Lin Family was now merely one of Bloodline, and their primary identity was as Immortal Sect Disciples.

To ask them to help the Lin Family, one would have to consider the Immortal Sect's wishes.

"Haha, indeed," Lin Tianxiong gave an awkward laugh.

Then he leaned slightly, somewhat troubled, and said, "Sixth Elder, as you know, the Lin Family's war situation hasn't been very good recently."

This protracted war had lasted for over twenty years, with many ceasefires during that period.

Originally, the Lin Family had gained the upper hand.

But unexpectedly, the Lu Family had somehow obtained help from the Zhang Family.

Although the Zhang Family did not openly assist the other party, they secretly provided Spirit Beasts to the Lu Family, causing the scales of war to tip back towards the Lu Family.

That was why Lin Tianxiong had no choice but to seek out Zhou Luo for help.

Zhou Luo feigned surprise: "Is the war situation that intense?"

Then he said with a helpless expression, "Family Head, but I am only an Alchemist; I am not skilled at fighting on the battlefield."

Lin Tianxiong's mouth twitched. He took a deep breath and said, "Sixth Elder, actually, I don't need you to take action. I just want you to persuade the Second Elder and the others."

Although Lin Guangxuan and the others, as Family members, also participated in the war.

However, because they themselves were not proponents of war, and had previously had factional disputes with the Main Family, they were completely half-hearted on the battlefield, putting in effort without commitment.

The key was that Lin Tianxiong couldn't control these guys, so he had no choice but to turn to Zhou Luo.

Zhou Luo raised an eyebrow, feigning alarm, and said, "Family Head, what are you saying? How could I control the Second Elder and the others?"

Lin Tianxiong naturally didn't believe these words.

He got straight to the point: "Sixth Elder, just tell me what you want. Anything I can fulfill, I will fulfill."

Zhou Luo didn't expect this old fellow to be so direct.

He smiled slightly: "Family Head, fighting for the Lin Family is our responsibility. How could I take advantage of the situation?"

"However, I did hear that the Fourth Elder's situation is somewhat critical; he really should be helped."

As soon as these words were spoken, Lin Tianxiong's expression changed.

Because he knew very well why the other party mentioned the Fourth Elder at this critical juncture.

The Fourth Elder, Lin Tianfang, had always been guarding that new Spirit Mine, the one with a small Spiritual Vein beneath it.

Zhou Luo's mention of this matter made his objective quite obvious.

He wanted to take control of that new mine.

Lin Tianxiong's eyes flickered with a strange light, and he remained silent.

Zhou Luo was not in a hurry and waited quietly.

After the Spirit Tea was finished, Lin Tianxiong seemed to make up his mind and said, "Sixth Elder, I will have Tianfang go to support the front lines."

Between the Family and the Spirit Mine, Lin Tianxiong chose the greater good, opting for the former.

Only then did Zhou Luo nod in satisfaction. He said unhurriedly, "Since the Fourth Elder has left, it seems that Spirit Mine is lacking a person in charge. I will arrange for Changle and the others to go."

Hearing Changle's name, Lin Tianxiong's heart sank.

Because he knew that the other party was an Immortal Sect Disciple, and now Zhou Luo was sending him, it was clearly a forceful move to seize control of the Spirit Mine.

But it had come to this, and he was powerless to stop it.

Who made him get entangled by the Lu Family and the Zhang Family?

"Then I shall trouble the Sixth Elder."

Towards the end, he even had to thank the other party.

"Everything is for the Lin Family. I will make sure the Second Elder and the others pay more attention," Zhou Luo said with a smile as he stood up.

Leaving the Family Head's private residence, Zhou Luo returned to Zhou Garden and called Xu Changsheng over.

"Master," Xu Changsheng stood there respectfully.

"I want you to take Changle and the others to the Spirit Mine," Zhou Luo said bluntly, and briefly told the other party what had just happened.

Xu Changsheng had been to that Spirit Mine and later learned its secret. Now, hearing these words, he naturally understood Zhou Luo's intentions.

He immediately stated: "Master, rest assured, I will definitely guard the Spirit Mine well."

Zhou Luo nodded, "You go ahead and make arrangements."

After Xu Changsheng left, Zhou Luo called the children over.

This included Zhou Changle and Zhou Shiling.

He now had thirty-six children, nine of whom possessed combat strength at or above the Qi Refining Fifth Layer.

Among the nine children, the eldest son, Zhou Changan, stood at the forefront.

He wore a white robe, his figure was tall and straight, his face was resolute, and his eyebrows and eyes resembled his mother, Lin Qinghan.

Although he only had a Nine-Rank Spiritual Root, under a good Family upbringing, his younger siblings all respected him greatly.

He was now twenty-five years old, and due to the help of Innate Qi and his Cultivation of the Gathering Spirit Art from a young age, he had already entered the Qi Refining Sixth Layer.

However, as he grew older and due to the limitations of his Spiritual Root, if he didn't have other Opportunities, he would likely be stuck in the Qi Refining Realm in the future.

But, if Zhou Luo could obtain the Materials for refining Foundation Establishment Pills, then his eldest son might not be unable to achieve Foundation Establishment!

"I called you here today because I intend for you to gain some experience," Zhou Luo said lightly, informing them about the trip to the Spirit Mine.

Although there were also Lu Family members attacking near the Spirit Mine, it was far less brutal than the front lines. With Xu Changsheng's High Grade Formation abilities, plus Changle and the others, it was sufficient.

Moreover, they could take the Opportunity to seize control of that Spirit Mine.

Hearing this, everyone's expressions varied, and the boys seemed full of fighting spirit.

"Changle, Shiling, your Realms are the highest, so you must take good care of your older brothers and sisters," Zhou Luo instructed.

Among these nine, Zhou Changle and Zhou Shiling were the youngest, but their combat strength was the strongest.

"Don't worry, Father," Zhou Changle said confidently, holding his head high.

Then Zhou Luo looked at Zhou Changan: "You are the eldest brother, the most steady. War is not a game, so you must manage your younger siblings well."

Zhou Changan nodded heavily: "Father, I know."

"Father, we are also very steady, aren't we...?" In the crowd, Bai Zhiyan's first child, Zhou Changhuan, said with a smile.

The others also burst into laughter upon hearing this.

"You children," Zhou Luo's lips curled up: "Since you are all steady, then don't make your mothers worry."

"Definitely! As the saying goes, 'When brothers are of one mind, they can cut through metal!'"

"You brat, what do you mean? You forgot about your older sister, didn't you?"

"Oh no, Father, my sister hit me! You must uphold justice for me..."

For a moment, the scene was chaotic, filled with laughter and joy.