115: Arrival of Zi Mansion

Within half an hour, Lin Shiming flew to the Council Great Hall.

The Council Great Hall had been renovated again, becoming a two-story building, which symbolized a Foundation Establishment Family Head. If Lin Shiming were to Breakthrough to Purple Mansion and still be the Family Head, it would become a three-story building.

On the second floor of the Council Great Hall, Lin Shiming saw Lin Yuqing, the Family's Grand Elder. He was trembling, waiting extremely anxiously. Only after seeing Lin Shiming enter did his heart calm down a little.

Behind Grand Elder Lin Yuqing was a middle-aged man of about fifty. The middle-aged man was also dressed in brocade robes, with a heroic spirit in his brows, faintly resembling the Grand Elder in his youth. He too was anxiously waiting by the side.

This man was Lin Yuqing’s son, Lin Qiuxian. As a mortal, he was not part of the generational naming system and usually resided in Xing County!

Behind his son, a child of about eight was clutching Lin Qiuxian’s coattail, his small eyes curiously looking around. After Lin Shiming entered, his eyes never left Lin Shiming.

“Grand Uncle!” Lin Shiming greeted him with a bow.

The latter also bowed in return:

“Family Head!”

They addressed each other according to their respective positions. Lin Shiming had grown accustomed to this over the years. After all, he was not only the Family Head but also a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, a status that made him practically the second most important person in the Lin Family.

“Grand Uncle, this matter must be kept secret, right?” Lin Shiming naturally knew at this moment that Lin Yuqing’s grand-grandson had been tested and found to possess a Spiritual Root, and it was even the legendary Lightning Spiritual Root.

This type of anomalous Spiritual Root could, in some sense, be considered a Single Spiritual Root. It would be fine if such a Disciple appeared in a Sect, as the Sect could protect him. However, if such a Disciple appeared in a Family and the news leaked, the Family could very likely be coerced or enticed by a Sect into having him join their Sect!

Especially since this anomalous Spiritual Root was still so young, his mind not yet mature.

“No one else knows. This was a test I conducted alone in Xing County for Qiuxian’s descendants. Even if there were an unusual phenomenon, no one would know it was an anomalous Spiritual Root. Even Lin Qiuxian will retire on Fangmu Mountain in the future!” Lin Yuqing said this with great restraint, yet his words still couldn’t hide his excitement.

Previously, he had been extremely envious of both Lin Yuqi and Lin Houyuan.

Now, his grandson also possessed an anomalous Spiritual Root, destined to be renowned for generations. How could he not be excited?

“Good, Grand Uncle’s actions reassure Shiming. Shilei will be recorded in the Family Register as having Three Spiritual Roots, but the Family stipend will be three times the basic stipend. Additionally, he will be listed as a Family-supported Disciple, with all extra stipends issued in my name. Furthermore, Grand Uncle, you will also enjoy three times the stipend for ten years!”

“Family Head, could my portion of the stipend be transferred to Shilei at the same time? I am old now, and Spirit Stones are of no use to me!” Lin Yuqing said this with extreme nervousness.

In fact, according to his personality, he wouldn't usually be so hesitant about everything. But this concerned his grandson, his Genius grandson with an anomalous Spiritual Root, and for the first time, he felt uneasy.

“Don’t worry, Grand Uncle, the Spirit Stone stipend is naturally up to you to decide. The Family couldn’t be more supportive of your decision!” Lin Shiming nodded.

“Also, Grand Uncle, Shilei will be personally guided by you. When Seventh Grand Uncle returns, having killed Li Xiulei of the Li Family this time, he might even find Li Xiulei’s Cultivation Technique!”

“Shilei, good child, come and greet your Seventh Brother!” Lin Yuqing was overjoyed at this and pulled Lin Shilei over. The latter was visibly somewhat afraid, and only came before Lin Shiming at his father’s urging.

“Seventh Brother!”

Hearing the childish “Seventh Brother,” Lin Shiming couldn’t help but smile. The Family finally had an anomalous Spiritual Root. So, from his Storage Pouch, he took out a Lightning Hook, which was a top-grade Magical Artifact of four tiers refined for him by Lin Yutie.

“This Lightning Hook is a gift for Little Shilei’s Cultivation journey!”

“This is so valuable, how can I accept it?” Lin Yuqing naturally understood the importance of a top-grade Magical Artifact.

This Lightning Hook Magical Artifact would normally sell for five or six thousand Spirit Stones in the market, and possibly seven or eight thousand Spirit Stones if encountered at an Auction.

“Why can’t you accept it? It’s just a second-tier Magical Artifact?” Lin Shiming said indifferently, also recalling his first mission, when Lin Yuqing had likewise given him a large amount of spirit water.

Lin Yuqing eventually accepted it on behalf of Lin Shilei under Lin Shiming’s earnest insistence. Once the latter reached the Late Stage of Qi Condensation, he would be able to use the top-grade Magical Artifact. With Lin Shilei’s talent, reaching the Late Stage of Qi Condensation would not be too late.

After dealing with the matter of the anomalous Spiritual Root, Lin Shiming returned to the Green Lotus Pond and began to re-consecrate the nine formation swords, as well as consecrating the newly acquired Kui Wood Shield, the Tiangang Sword Formation, and the Blazing Fire Banner.

For ten full days, Lin Shiming consecrated Magical Artifacts within his Immortal Cave.

The rising sun once again heralded the arrival of a new day.

Lin Shiming exhaled a turbid breath. At this moment, he had finally initially refined the Tiangang Sword Formation and the Blazing Fire Banner, leaving his imprint. At the same time, the formation swords were once again placed in his spirit platform, restarting their consecration.

With most matters handled, Lin Shiming finally found time to prepare to Cultivate a newly acquired third-tier spirit vine.

He had consulted many Secret Manuals regarding that spirit vine, but none had any record of it. He could only accelerate one and then observe its effects.

Lin Shiming specifically chose a small mountain behind Fangmu Mountain. First, he infused it with spiritual energy. Unlike second-tier vines, third-tier vines absorbed true essence at an incredibly terrifying speed.

As he cast the catalytic spirit spell, with a loud bang, a seed instantly sprouted countless vines. These vines were entirely purple, quickly filling the sky, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws, like purple Spirit Snakes dancing high in the sky.

But besides this, there seemed to be no other special features.

However, the next moment, Lin Shiming was surprised to find that in addition to the vines growing in the sky, its roots underground also grew wildly and became extremely thick, with their tips like long spears, wreaking havoc in the soil!

This made him overjoyed. The root attack of this vine would surely surprise everyone and could play a crucial role at critical moments.

“As expected of a seed from a Purple Mansion Cave, let’s call it Purple Gold Vine!” Lin Shiming looked at the vine before him, growing more and more delighted the more he looked.

This Purple Gold Vine was not only abundant and incredibly sturdy, capable of binding Foundation Establishment Cultivators without much trouble, but its roots could also transform into Purple Gold spears for attack.

He couldn't help but put the normal cultivation of the Purple Gold Vine seeds on his agenda.

And on that very day, a spirit boat once again appeared above the Lin Family.

It was Lin Xianzhi returning, accompanied by Lin Xianzhi’s Senior Brother, Xie An. However, that wasn’t all; behind him, an old man in purple robes slowly emerged.

Looking closely, it was none other than Daoist Zi Xuan!

This greatly astonished Lin Shiming. He hadn’t expected Daoist Zi Xuan to come and was filled with countless thoughts.

“Shiming, quickly come and pay respects to Master!” Lin Xianzhi directly transmitted a message to Lin Shiming.