292: The moon is also full and the incomplete book appears again (three chapters in one, thanks to Xiao Yule for the tip)

In the Family Study Building, within the academy, Lin Yuqing's eyes showed hesitation.

Lin Shiming was right; if Yu Qi dared to risk his life to witness it, why shouldn't he?

He glanced at Lin Shilei, who also had teary eyes at this moment. He was extremely satisfied with this grandson.

A Thunder Spiritual Root, he began refining his Qi in his twenties and had hopes of achieving Foundation Establishment in his early thirties. One should know, Lin Shiming was no more than that!

With such a grandson, what did he have to fear?

Seeing Lin Yuqing's expression, Lin Shiming unhesitatingly took out a jade box. Inside the jade box was a crystal-clear mulberry fruit.

Fiery red spirit patterns still shimmered on the surface of the mulberry fruit.

It looked just like a translucent agate.

“Is this a second-tier spiritual fruit?”

The jade box sealed the Spiritual Qi, so Lin Yuqing and Lin Shilei naturally couldn't feel the spiritual might of the mulberry fruit.

But such spiritual charm was rarely seen in ordinary spiritual fruits.

“Grand Uncle, the true essence of a third-tier spiritual fruit is not something a Cultivator whose vitality is nearly depleted can consume!” Lin Shiming said again.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuqing felt relieved.

He nodded, and Lin Shiming, with a slight spell, opened the jade box, then quickly controlled the spiritual fruit to fly into Lin Yuqing's mouth.

The latter only felt an extremely dense Spiritual Qi surge forth, its purity far exceeding that of the Lin Family's Spiritual Vein.

He instantly realized he had been tricked, but by then, it was too late.

The spiritual fruit transformed into true essence and entered his mouth.

He had no choice but to sit down and begin meditating.

To his astonishment, he saw countless forces of Qi and a mysterious Spiritual Qi filling his entire body.

Lin Shilei next to him was also incredibly shocked, because at this moment, Lin Yuqing was bathed in red light, like the agate just now, and all of Lin Yuqing's wrinkles were visibly fading away.

Life force was re-emerging, Death Qi completely dispersed, and Spirit Light shone anew.

Everything was growing in reverse!

“Shilei, let's go. Don't disturb Grand Uncle!” Lin Shiming knew what Lin Shilei wanted to ask, but it wasn't the right time to answer.

The two were just outside the academy.

And the entire academy was covered by countless layers of restriction arrays, placed one after another by Lin Shiming.

Lin Shilei still looked full of questions, but at the same time, also filled with endless gratitude.

“Grand Uncle, go to Shuangmu Island to Breakthrough Foundation Establishment in a few days. You go too!”

Lin Shiming said, not mentioning the fu ling fire mulberry fruit.

He did not plan to inform the rest of the Family Cultivators about either the taiqing purple jade fruit Tree or the fu ling fire mulberry fruit Tree.

This was also for the Family's protection, as it involved too much.

Ordinary Cultivators wouldn't need it either.

“Don't worry, Family Head, Shilei swears by the Heavenly Dao that this matter will remain in his heart!” How could Lin Shilei not understand Lin Shiming's meaning?

Moreover, going to Shuangmu Island was the best help for him.

One should know, his Thunder Turtle was more suited for the sea. If Lin Yuqing's body hadn't been getting weaker, he wouldn't have left Shuangmu Island.

After dealing with Lin Yuqing, Lin Shiming also breathed a sigh of relief.

That day, Lin Shiming stood guard for Lin Yuqing outside the Family Study Building.

It wasn't until evening, as the sun set and a fiery red horizon appeared in the distance.

Casting long shadows of the Family Study Building.

The door opened, and a middle-aged figure walked out, a powerful Spiritual Qi erupting, surprising Lin Shilei greatly!

This figure was indeed Lin Yuqing, only at this time, Lin Yuqing looked about thirty years old in Lin Shiming's memory, perhaps even younger.

However, as an elder, Lin Yuqing was too embarrassed to appear as a youth.

“Shiming…” Lin Yuqing's expression was complex.

Only after consuming this spiritual fruit did he realize how precious it was.

By this point, he naturally wouldn't believe it was a second-tier spiritual fruit.

It was probably a third-tier or even a fourth-tier spiritual fruit, or more!

“Grand Uncle, the Family is going to conquer the Outer Sea. Without enough Body Cultivators, how can we compete with those Yao Beasts for territory!” Lin Shiming knew Lin Yuqing had countless things he wanted to say in his heart.

Even at this moment, Lin Yuqing had not fully absorbed the properties of the fu ling fire mulberry fruit; he only thought that Lin Shiming was still guarding him outside, so he eagerly came out.

And when Lin Shiming said this, Lin Yuqing only nodded.

Just as Lin Shiming said, the Family was in his heart.

Lin Yuqing went back inside, and Lin Shilei expressed his gratitude again.

Lin Shiming, however, couldn't stay any longer. He patted Lin Shilei's shoulder, and the next moment, a pill bottle appeared in Lin Shilei's hand.

“Work hard!”

“Remember to pay a sum of merit points at the Hall of Merits!” Lin Shiming left these words and departed from the Family Study Building.

The Medicinal Pills in the pill bottle were precisely the two Foundation Establishment Pills given by Zi Xuan Sanren.

Coincidentally, Lin Shilei and Lin Yuqing each received one.

He still had many heavenly spirit fruits in his Storage Pouch, which could also allow Lin Shitao to refine Foundation Establishment Pills again, and his Tian Ling Fruit Tree in the Grotto-heaven World was also about to ripen.

The Lin Family was not short of Foundation Establishment Pills. The only thing to note was that these large numbers of Foundation Establishment Cultivators should mostly be transported to Shuangmu Island.

Before possessing sufficient strength, the Lin Family was not suitable to display those few undeveloped fangs before the colossal Qingxuan Sect.

Walking out of the Hall of Teachings, his steps were slow.

At this moment, his mind also began to wander. His next destination was not anywhere else, but precisely the Alchemy Pavilion.

However, for him, whether in his previous life or this one, he had never been involved in romance.

So, even after making up his mind, he was still somewhat hesitant.

Under the setting sun, his shadow stretched longer and longer.

By the time he reached the outside of the Alchemy Pavilion, the sky had already grown dim.

Only at the farthest edge of the horizon, a wisp of residual sunlight scattered its last brilliant rays.

And was about to disappear beneath the towering mountains… Inside the Alchemy Pavilion, Lin Shitao skillfully manipulated one of the Lin Family's ancient, tea-fragrant Pill Furnaces.

Beside the Pill Furnace was a five-colored, double-eared Pill Furnace.

However, she didn't use it, but continued to use the Lin Family's most primitive Pill Furnace.

Lin Shiming gave her so many gifts; she was very happy.

But for her, it was also very disappointing.

Lin Shiming hadn't sought her out alone, nor had he confided in her.

It seemed he had forgotten the ardent promise under the Peach Blossom Grove.

The Dao is solitary; that person still prefers to walk alone!

Boom!

A faint rumble was heard, and a wisp of black smoke emerged from the Pill Furnace.

Accompanied by a dull, medicinal stench, there was no doubt that the Alchemy had failed.

Lin Shitao, without any surprise, waved her hand to put away the Pill Furnace, then looked at the guzheng with broken strings placed to the side.

Finally, she sighed.

The guzheng's strings could be mended, but how could the strings of her heart be mended?

But the next moment, a Spiritual Light entered.

It was a sound transmission talisman, which landed in Lin Shitao's hand.

Upon seeing the talisman, Lin Shitao couldn't help but let out a giggle.

“Shitao, I heard peach blossoms bloom at night, and the moon is full!”

Lin Shitao tidied her makeup and changed into a red silk dress.

After repeatedly checking herself, she left the Alchemy Pavilion, looked up at the sky, and smiled sweetly.

Hmm, there was no moon, nor any stars!

The sky was very dark!

Only Lin Shiming stood behind a locust tree at the entrance of the Alchemy Pavilion, smiling awkwardly.

“Shitao!” Lin Shiming greeted her. At this moment, his mind was filled with regret; he didn't know why he had sent that message.

But seeing Lin Shitao's slightly flushed face, wearing a red silk dress, he felt extremely stunned.

He was momentarily captivated.

The beauties of the imperial harem paled in comparison; a single glance and a smile captivated all!

Likely so!

“Seventh Brother, I've also learned a new tune!” Lin Shitao replied with a gentle smile.

The two also walked towards the Peach Blossom Grove.

For Lin Shiming, the Spirit Peach Trees in the Peach Blossom Grove were all brought back by him.

And for Lin Shitao, it was precisely the Spirit Peach Trees that changed her destiny.

Arriving at the most central second-tier High Grade Spirit Peach Tree, Lin Shitao took out her guzheng and began to play.

Her slender, jade-like hands fell upon the strings.

Zheng!

A sound from the guzheng, as if plucking Lin Shiming's heart!

Then the melody slowly emerged.

The tune was still the old one; there was no new tune.

It meant that her feelings were still the same; there was nothing new.

But Lin Shiming, in the melody, heard worry and longing.

Two strings were broken, but it didn't affect it in the slightest; in fact, he felt they were broken just right.

When the tune finished, it was already deep into the night, and the peach blossoms had not yet bloomed!

Lin Shiming felt a little uneasy. Lin Shitao had played a tune, but he hadn't fulfilled what he said: the peach blossoms hadn't bloomed, the moon hadn't appeared, let alone being full!

Indeed, peach blossoms bloom at night, and ordinary peach trees bloom quickly, but for Spirit Peach Trees, blooming at night is true, but it is also extremely long.

And the next moment, with a wave of Lin Shiming's hand, countless ordinary spiritual papers for drawing second-tier spirit talismans appeared before him. He dipped his brush in ink and began to draw.

What remained on the paper were not spirit talismans, but individual peach blossoms, and finally, an oil lamp was placed inside.

A peach blossom lantern was thus formed.

He didn't stop, and Lin Shitao watched quietly beside him, until hundreds of peach blossom lanterns hung from the nearby Spirit Peach Trees.

Illuminating the entire Spirit Peach Grove brightly, the night was enchanting.

And the next moment, Lin Shiming's true essence also went towards several nearby Spirit Peach Trees.

The flower buds on the second-tier Low Grade Spirit Peach Trees, which had not yet bloomed, instantly began to open.

The pink stamens bloomed step by step, becoming increasingly captivating and exquisitely beautiful under the peach blossom lanterns!

Peach blossoms also bloomed in Lin Shitao's eyes.

Looking at the peach blossom lanterns covering the mountains and plains, and the beautiful peach blossoms quietly blooming, which even the Spirit Seeking Bees on Fangmu Mountain hadn't been told about.

Lin Shitao's smile was like a flower!

Lin Shiming walked forward and embraced Lin Shitao.

The world fell silent, with only their heartbeats, unspoken to each other.

“How about I marry you?” Lin Shiming gently asked.

Lin Shitao blinked her long, captivating eyelashes, like peach stamens, and gently nodded. After nodding,

Her face was flushed.

The peach blossoms around them were still blooming.

Illuminated by the peach blossom lanterns, they appeared even more enchanting. The two leaned against each other, lingering for a long time… That night, Lin Shiming expressed his feelings, and Lin Shitao was also beaming.

Of course, Lin Shiming did not take the final step.

He did not plan to break his virginity before reaching the Golden Core Stage; this was good for him and good for Lin Shitao.

Golden Core Stage Cultivators have a lifespan of a thousand years, and maintaining primal yin and primal yang allows for better Breakthroughs.

And it was also that night that Lin Xianzhi rose from the pavilion. He lifted the fishing rod in his hand.

Under the cover of night, he smiled and left Fangmu Mountain, unnoticed and undetected by anyone.

The next day, the entire Lin Family suddenly awoke from their sorrow and joy: Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao were about to hold their grand wedding.

This was absolutely great news for the Lin Family.

This not only represented the stability of the Family but also aligned with the Family's policies.

It was well-known that the offspring of talented Cultivators who married would also possess excellent Innate talent.

Even many of the Hou Generation and Shi Generation Cultivators began to look forward to the possibility of a Heavenly Spiritual Root appearing.

The mountain began to be decorated with lanterns and streamers, and various colorful ornaments.

Smiles appeared on everyone's faces; the Lin Family at Fangmu Mountain, which had not recovered from Lin Xian Zhi's passing, finally regained its vitality due to this joyous occasion.

However, what the Lin Family Cultivators didn't expect was that this wedding would not invite other families, but instead only recall all the Family Cultivators, keeping everything simple!

Normally, the wedding of a Family Head of a Foundation Establishment Family would certainly involve inviting Cultivators from the entire Yunzhou and notifying the Qingxuan Sect.

Invitations would be sent out in advance.

But this time, there were no such invitations, and the auspicious day was only set for seven days later.

Instead, a small number of Cultivators stationed at Shiling Cave, Lingnan County, and Shuangmu Island were recalled.

This included Lin Houyong and Lin Shijie, who were stationed on Shuangmu Island.

When the news spread, it was naturally Lin Houyuan who presided over it.

Originally, with the High-Grade Spirit Stone he had, he naturally wanted to go into seclusion to Breakthrough to Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

But for Lin Shiming's wedding banquet, he no longer had the mind to continue his seclusion.

While Fangmu Mountain was orderly, Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao were already on their way to Xing County.

In Lin Shiming's mind, he recalled the first time he went to Qingtao Town, and the figure that was lying on his Flying Sword.

He just didn't expect that now, the other party had become his father-in-law.

An hour later, the two landed outside Xing County.

Looking at the larger and wider county town, ever since the Lin Family gradually improved, the Mortal world also became more prosperous, as the Lin Family had more Cultivators to better protect these Mortals.

And the more Mortals there were, the greater the chance of children with Spiritual Roots being born.

Lin Shiming, in a green robe, and Lin Shitao, in a green dress, entered the city gate and headed directly towards the mansion in the west of the city.

They finally stopped at a mansion named Guanglin Mansion.

The entire mansion was not small, and the house servants at the entrance were clearly martial artists, with fierce Qi showing between their brows.

Seeing Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao approaching, with their exceptionally refined demeanor, clearly not Mortals, they immediately asked:

"Do you have an invitation?"

"No, but you can tell Lin Guanglin that his daughter, Lin Shitao, has come to visit!"

As the three words 'Lin Shitao' were spoken, the two gatekeepers immediately panicked, clearly having heard this name many times.

And given Wang Mazi's previous conduct, it was inevitable that he would heavily publicize Lin Shitao.

This would also elevate his status in the Mortal world.

After exchanging glances, one of them immediately went inside the mansion to report.

Lin Shiming didn't have to wait long; he saw the former Wang Mazi, now in splendid robes and brocade, hurriedly leading a group of youths, children, and women out.

He came to greet Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao.

"Immortal Master, please!" Wang Mazi had now changed his name to Lin Guanglin; although his appearance was older and his temples were somewhat gray, his face was more confident, and he showed greater reverence towards Cultivators.

It was important to note that Lin Shiming looked the same as he did thirty years ago; now, Lin Shiming still looked exactly the same as he did over thirty years ago, without any change.

The large Family behind him, however, somewhat surprised Lin Shiming; this was clearly the style of Lin Shizhong's father.

Of course, he didn't think it was bad; this was also the Lin Family's policy.

Perhaps there truly were children with Spiritual Roots among them.

Following Lin Guanglin into the mansion, the other party asked them to sit on the high platform.

But how could Lin Shiming agree to sit there?

"Father, Seventh Brother and I are here to discuss something with you!" Lin Shitao stepped forward proactively.

She explained the matter in detail, and Lin Guanglin was even more delighted.

He had originally thought of matching Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao, but he didn't know why it took thirty years for this to happen.

And Lin Shiming, an Immortal Master, personally coming for the three letters and six rites, and the four Hire and five gold, made him feel overwhelmed with honor.

His heart was filled with extreme excitement for a moment!

"Father-in-law!" Lin Shiming also changed his address and offered tea with the etiquette of a Junior.

At the same time, he took out the engagement letter and the betrothal gift.

Although their wedding would not be grand, it still had to be held within the Lin Family, and for Lin Shitao, he also had to invite her father.

Furthermore, the process of the three letters and six rites, and the four Hire and five gold, had to be completed.

Lin Guanglin immediately ordered his servants to prepare a banquet, directly inviting the entire Ma residence.

On this day, Lin Guanglin was immensely glorious, and Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao were also extremely satisfied.

They were Cultivators, and they would eventually witness the passing of these Mortal relatives; the only thing they could do was ensure the latter could enjoy a lifetime of prosperity.

Both of them would also feel more at ease.

The banquet lasted for three full hours, and Lin Shiming also took out a pot of first-tier spirit wine; this spirit wine was only useful for Innate Stage Cultivators, but at this moment, it was just right to drink with Lin Guanglin.

As for Mortal food, Lin Shiming had long been on a fasting diet, so he didn't touch it.

After a feast, Lin Guanglin pulled Lin Shitao aside.

This made Lin Shiming a bit curious, and it was only when Lin Shitao returned and transmitted her thoughts to him that he understood.

It turned out that Lin Guanglin had also led many of his other children to participate in the Ascension to Immortality Assembly, but none had appeared, and he superstitiously believed that perhaps if Lin Shiming presided over the Ascension to Immortality Assembly, a new Immortal Root would appear.

Furthermore, he also promised to take out three exotic treasures and offer them as tribute to Lin Shiming.

Lin Shiming nodded, but he wasn't interested in the exotic treasures.

Testing Spiritual Roots was too simple for a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; even without a Spirit Testing Plate, one could use true essence to detect Spiritual Roots.

Lin Guanglin was overjoyed and hurriedly summoned all the children in the entire Ma residence who were not older than twelve years old.

One by one, he had Lin Shiming examine them.

Lin Shiming also checked them one by one, and to his surprise, he actually detected a Four Spiritual Roots.

And that Four Spiritual Roots also exceeded everyone's expectations, because that child was merely the offspring of Lin Guanglin and a maid; compared to the other children, the young man's clothing was noticeably inferior to the others.

His eyes were also extremely deep and spiritual, which made Lin Shiming look at him a few more times.

Lin Guanglin was also overjoyed, immediately telling the young man named Lin Ping to follow Lin Shiming, and even declared that after Lin Shitao's wedding, he would continue to take more wives.

The young Lin Ping merely nodded and stood behind his elder sister, Lin Shitao.

Everything was ready, and just as Lin Shiming was about to leave, Lin Guanglin brought three plates from the room.

"Father-in-law, detecting Spiritual Roots was merely a convenience!" Lin Shiming shook his head.

He didn't want to accept it.

However, the next moment, to his surprise, the System prompt sounded:

"Please collect the incomplete scroll, and you will obtain a more complete scroll Magic Treasure!"

Lin Shiming immediately used his Divine Sense, only to see that on the plate in front of him, there were three treasures in total: one was a Low-Grade Spirit Stone, another was a jade ring with Spirit Qi, but it only looked like a second-tier Low Grade Magical Artifact.

The scroll at the very back, however, was precisely the incomplete page of the scroll Magic Treasure he had obtained before.

From the first incomplete page, he had obtained the Demon Enticement Pill and the Bloodline Ancestral Return Secret Method; from the second incomplete page, he had obtained the Spirit Control Seal and the Soul Restraining Seal.

He hadn't expected to find an incomplete scroll page with Lin Guanglin, a Mortal.

Although this was somewhat incredible, considering that the incomplete scroll page didn't emit Spirit Qi and appeared somewhat ancient and dim, he understood.

"Immortal Master, this is both a return gift from my youngest son and a return gift for the betrothal!"

Seeing this, Lin Shiming generously accepted it.

Not to mention the importance of this incomplete scroll, he had to accept it simply as a return gift.

Lin Shiming was not stingy and took out another second-tier Body Refining Pill, which was useful for Body Cultivators.

He handed it to Lin Guanglin and instructed:

"I hope Father-in-law will grind some powder with a jade implement and consume it daily; it can strengthen the body and improve health!"

Lin Guanglin was also overjoyed; a Medicinal Pill that could strengthen the body and improve health for Cultivators appeared before his eyes, how could he not be delighted?

After dealing with Mortal affairs, Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao stayed for another day before flying towards Fangmu Mountain.

Lin Guanglin did not agree to go to Fangmu Mountain together to attend the wedding.

Mortals ascending Fangmu Mountain was unprecedented for the Lin Family; Lin Shiming didn't mind setting a precedent, but for a Mortal, going to a world full of Cultivators would also be uncomfortable.

Instead, a small banquet was held for Lin Shiming and Lin Shitao at the Ma residence.

When they returned to the spirit boat, they also brought Lin Ping, but at this moment, Lin Ping was already called Lin Shiping.

Although he was young, because he was Lin Shitao's younger brother, he naturally became the youngest member of the Shi Generation.

Lin Shitao also smiled faintly.

This return visit to Lin Guanglin could be considered as fulfilling a wish of Lin Shitao's.

Which young woman getting married wouldn't want her parents' blessings?

Moreover, they didn't have much time to visit Lin Guanglin while they were on Fangmu Mountain.

However, Lin Guanglin's life was clearly extremely fulfilling at this moment, which put them at ease, and with the Body Refining Pill, he might even be able to make more contributions to the Lin Family's Cultivators.

Upon returning to Fangmu Mountain, Lin Shitao took Lin Shiping to the Hall of Teachings.

Lin Shiming returned to his Immortal Cave, took out the incomplete scroll Magic Treasure, and then took out the incomplete scroll page he had gained this time.

The scroll page was still dusty and dull, without any Spirit Qi; if it were other Cultivators, they would surely think it was an ordinary gray jade.

As the gray scroll page approached his previous Magic Treasure, it emitted a burst of gray light.

The next moment, the scroll page mysteriously merged seamlessly with the Magic Treasure.

He picked up the scroll Magic Treasure; it already had three pages.

The first page contained the Demon Enticement Pill and the Bloodline Ancestral Return Secret Method, the second page contained the Soul Restraining Seal and the Spirit Control Seal, and when he looked at the third page, Lin Shiming discovered that it was a method for refining a Magic Treasure!