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At the celebration banquet, Immortal Master Xueshan quickly finalized the rewards and punishments for the Twelve Inner Islands.

These rewards and punishments were clearly all about the Ziyang Secret Realm, but Lin Shiming found it a bit strange because the Ziyang Secret Realm was clearly occupied by the Yao Race.

Besides the Ziyang Secret Realm, the remaining punishments and rewards concerned the allocation of shares in a Heavenly Secret Realm.

In Lin Shiming's view, this was the most important, and it seemed to be related to the Golden Core combat strength of each island.

Lin Shiming's understanding of Real Person Hongye's act of gifting an island deepened once again.

However, he also knew that he was currently taking up a spot, but he wouldn't get any benefits from it.

Unless he let the Yan Yang Sword reveal its presence.

But that would break the pretext of a Dao Protector.

Just as Lin Shiming was lost in thought, Immortal Master Xueshan looked towards Lin Shiming:

"This Immortal Master is also very fortunate that during this beast tide, our Coral Alliance saw the emergence of numerous outstanding new talents. They will all receive rewards from the Alliance, so each island must report the top five on the Demon Slaying List!"

"At the same time, we also have someone here who has slain many demons and is exceptionally brave. This person is none other than Lin Shiming of the Lin Family, whose Daoist title is Qian Mu!"

"He has slain over twenty Purple Mansion Cultivators, which is enough to earn him the title of the number one Purple Mansion Cultivator!"

At this, everyone looked towards Lin Shiming, including the Golden Core True Persons of the Twelve Inner Islands and the various Immortal Masters of Nine Dragon Island. Only the two Buddhist Immortal Masters seemed to be there just for tea, remaining indifferent and occasionally taking a sip.

"Alliance Leader, you flatter me. This Junior merely slew some semi-Jiaolong snakes and pythons that had just entered the Great Demon realm!" Lin Shiming also stood up, cupped his hands, and showed an embarrassed expression.

He dared not accept the title of 'number one Purple Mansion Cultivator'.

And many Immortal Masters secretly praised Lin Shiming.

Lin Shiming could only smile bitterly and nod.

And just at this moment, an abrupt and untimely voice rang out.

"Young Friend Lin, at such a young age and so outstanding, may I ask about your lineage?" Mulei Zhenren of Golden Thunder Island stood up and spoke with an expectant look.

Lin Shiming glanced at the Immortal Master out of the corner of his eye, and then he understood Real Person Hongye's earlier warning.

As the Alliance Leader, Immortal Master Xueshan would not make things difficult, but for these Immortal Masters from the Golden Thunder Island faction, they naturally wouldn't miss this Opportunity.

"Please be aware of the Soul Questioning Talisman in the dark, and be careful of Mulei Zhenren. He already suspects you of slaying Sanxiao Sanren!"

Lin Shiming's heart involuntarily tensed.

He wasn't afraid of the Soul Questioning Talisman in the dark, but he hadn't expected Mulei Zhenren to suspect him of slaying Sanxiao Sanren.

Sanxiao Sanren was a Named Disciple of Golden Core Golden Thunder. That day, near Tianxiang Island, he was collecting a miniature High Grade Thunder Spirit Stone Mine and later coerced Lei Xuan into joining his Sanxiao Island, only to be slain by him on the spot.

At that time, he successfully searched his soul, and the other party had not transmitted any message.

Lin Shiming guessed that the news had been leaked from Lianyun Island, but he knew that the other party definitely didn't have conclusive evidence.

However, the most difficult part was that the other party had suddenly made a move, combined with the Soul Questioning Talisman. As long as they asked him if he had slain Sanxiao Sanren,

his answer or lack thereof could both lead to exposure.

After all, the Soul Questioning Talisman was present, and it was highly likely that the Soul Questioning Talisman was in Immortal Master Xueshan's hands.

"Replying to the Immortal Master, this Junior is a member of the Lin Family, and the Family Legacy indeed had a few Opportunities." Lin Shiming spoke concisely, not saying much, as there was a Soul Questioning Talisman present.

The other party's question was also subtle.

After all, the Cultivators present were not inexperienced Juniors.

Each was more astute than the last; asking too directly would lead to everyone avoiding the question. Asking vaguely, on the other hand, might cause them to reveal everything, especially when combined with a Soul Questioning Talisman.

However, his calculations were destined to go awry under Lin Shiming's System prompts.

Mulei Zhenren was naturally dissatisfied with Lin Shiming's brief answer.

Just as he was about to act up again, Real Person Hongye stepped forward:

"Daoist Mulei, the remaining specific Legacy should not require our Rising Sun Island's branch island master to answer, should it!"

Real Person Hongye spoke, blocking Mulei Zhenren's mouth.

Of course, this also blocked Immortal Master Xueshan.

In large forces, the answer is sometimes not particularly important; attitude is.

Besides Real Person Hongye, Immortal Master Kuangfeng and Tian Liu Zhenren both subtly shifted their bodies and glared at Mulei Zhenren.

This attitude fell into Immortal Master Xueshan's eyes.

Even if he knew Lin Shiming had a problem, as long as he wasn't a spy sent by the other five major forces and didn't negatively impact the Coral Alliance, he wouldn't pursue it.

Moreover, this was at a celebration banquet, not a private interrogation.

Upon hearing Real Person Hongye's words, Mulei Zhenren naturally wanted to stand up and retort, but after seeing Tian Liu Zhenren and Immortal Master Kuangfeng, he felt a bit bitter.

He was not Golden Core Golden Thunder, and even if he were Golden Core Golden Thunder, in this situation, he would have to concede three points.

He forced down his blush and finally spoke with indignation:

"Then Youngster Lin, privately slaying our Golden Thunder Island's Sanxiao Sanren, surely you should give an explanation for that!"

Mulei Zhenren took out a Jade Slip, which flew directly into Immortal Master Xueshan's hand.

Immortal Master Xueshan took the Jade Slip and also looked at Lin Shiming, but her expression remained cold, revealing nothing else.

At this moment, the other party also looked at Lin Shiming.

Within the Coral Alliance, if branch island masters killed each other without sufficient evidence that the other party was a traitor, then killing them violated the Alliance's rules.

It was a first-degree felony of the Coral Alliance.

As Mulei Zhenren handed over the Jade Slip, seeing Lin Shiming's calm reaction and Immortal Master Xueshan's silence,

he took another step forward!

He directly released his pressure, intending to suppress Lin Shiming.

Unexpectedly, Lin Shiming took a step forward:

"Senior Mulei, I respect you as a Senior, but fabricating evidence is something this Junior cannot accept!" Lin Shiming did not answer about Sanxiao Sanren at all.

He knew that at this moment, even if he spoke of Sanxiao Sanren robbing the Lin Family's talents and Spirit Stone Mine,

it would be useless; he killed him, and that was that!

And Immortal Master Xueshan's tacit approval was even more intriguing.

He bet that the Jade Slip was empty!

Sure enough, Immortal Master Xueshan spoke:

"Mulei, the evidence in your Jade Slip is insufficient, and Young Friend Lin has never been to the Golden Thunder Islands!"

As Immortal Master Xueshan said this, Mulei Zhenren's face darkened.

He slumped back into his seat, no longer speaking.

However, even though Mulei Zhenren slumped back and conceded, Real Person Hongye would not let go of the Opportunity so easily.

"Mulei, can you casually slander the heroes of our Rising Sun Island?"

"This time, you must give an explanation!"

"Let's just consider this old man's muddled mistake!" Mulei Zhenren took out a Storage Pouch, threw it out, and it landed in Real Person Hongye's hand.

Only then was the matter settled.

Lin Shiming also secretly clenched his fists. His strength was still insufficient. If not for the System's prompt, he might have been harmed by Mulei Zhenren this time.

After all, judging from Immortal Master Xueshan's attitude, she seemed unwilling to see the defensive faction grow too strong.

After all, the location of the Rising Sun Islands was relatively important, and its Alliance with Tianliu Island was already openly acknowledged.

And several outer islands that had been infiltrated, such as Lianyun Island, were almost destroyed by the beast tide, with two of them now in Lin Shiming's hands.

This meant that the current Rising Sun Island was a pure force, and if it fell into the defensive faction, it would mean the defensive faction would grow too large.

From Immortal Master Xueshan's perspective, this did not align with her interests as Alliance Leader, even if Lin Shiming had a Dao Protector behind him.

Although the Coral Alliance was a single entity, this model of the Twelve Inner Islands would clearly give rise to more conflicts of interest.

As for what treasure Mulei Zhenren gave Real Person Hongye, Lin Shiming was not interested.

After all, Real Person Hongye had stepped forward to obtain it herself, so letting her have it was a fair exchange.

"Alright, the beast tide has just ended, everyone, let's not stir up any more disputes!" Immortal Master Xueshan couldn't help but advise.

As he spoke, he raised the cup in his hand, and the fragrance of the fifth-grade spirit wine completely enveloped the entire hall.

Even the raised wine glass showed some unusual phenomena.

Amidst the wisps of green mist, the spiritual image of a monkey under the moon appeared, extremely magical.

The others also quickly picked up their wine glasses and poured themselves a cup.

Lin Shiming at this moment also closely observed the emerald green spirit wine, his breathing quickening involuntarily, feeling his entire body's true essence circulating rapidly.

This fifth-grade spirit wine, compared to fifth-grade spirit tea, was even more magical and potent.

Just a single whiff made his mind tremble.

"To victory!" Immortal Master Xueshan was the first to speak.

"To victory!"

...The other Immortal Masters and Lin Shiming also responded in unison.

With a mouthful of emerald wine, Lin Shiming felt as if he saw a group of exceptionally agile monkeys fishing for the moon in a lake within his mind.

It was incredibly clear.

And the true essence in his body began to surge like clouds, so much so that his Cultivation Technique couldn't help but start operating.

Lin Shiming didn't control it.

Not only Lin Shiming, but no one else controlled it either.

Lin Shiming guessed that this spirit wine might be like the one Immortal Master Kuangfeng had once given.

It was also to test everyone's Cultivation Techniques. Those who clearly cultivated demonic, demonic beast, or ghost Cultivation Techniques would be instantly revealed at this time.

This was also a simple test.

After drinking the spirit wine, Lin Shiming felt extremely comfortable in his heart. This fifth-grade spirit wine was truly extraordinary.

Its enhancement to cultivation was also quite remarkable. Lin Shiming was just unsure if this spirit wine could be packed and taken away.

If it could be packed and taken away, giving a cup to Nine Heavens Hermit might even allow Nine Heavens Hermit's cultivation to advance further!

The Nine Heavens Spirit Water Scripture he cultivated just happened to require powerful spirit wine.

"By the way, Daoist Hongye, the Fellow Daoists of Nine Dragon Island have had three outer islands consecutively breached by the Jiaolong Clan, and Daoist Fengxing's actions this time are also for revenge. What are your views on this from Rising Sun Island and Tianliu Island?"

"Replying to the Alliance Leader, Rising Sun Island is probably willing but unable. All Teleportation Arrays have been destroyed, and a large number of Cultivators have fallen..." Real Person Hongye replied directly.

As soon as these words were spoken, the few Immortal Masters from Nine Dragon Island immediately straightened up in their seats, their expressions becoming somewhat grim.

They came to the celebration banquet not for a genuine celebration.

They had suffered heavy losses this time, and the Chief Island Master of Nine Dragon Island had ordered them to retrieve the golden dragon fruit tree that was about to bear ripe golden dragon fruit!

Attending the banquet was also for cooperation with the Immortal Masters of the Coral Alliance.

Otherwise, how could they come here to celebrate? They were the losers.

"Daoist Fengxing, this..." Immortal Master Xueshan also looked embarrassed.

This embarrassed look, coupled with the clear internal discord within the Coral Alliance before the banquet,

instantly made it more convincing!

After all, earlier, Mulei Zhenren dared to produce false evidence, and Lin Shiming and Real Person Hongye dared to refute it.

The several Immortal Masters of Nine Dragon Island immediately felt even more bitter. They had originally thought they could watch a show, but now they realized it was more like a trap set by the other party.

"Daoist Xueshan, this time, due to Senior Brother Nine Dragons' orders, how about this: your Coral Alliance provides an outer island Teleportation Array for our Nine Dragon Island, and for the next fifty years, Nine Dragon Island will provide two more Jiaolong cubs to the Coral Alliance!"

Immortal Master Fengxing looked pained. Their Nine Dragon Island had lost three golden dragon fruit trees, greatly reducing the number of Jiaolong they could cultivate.

Immortal Master Xueshan's tone also became hesitant, but then she nodded and looked at Real Person Hongye.

"Daoist Hongye, at that time, the extra Jiaolong cubs will be competed for among your several islands. You will arrange an outer island here, directly corresponding to Xuelong Island's Teleportation Array!"

Real Person Hongye finally nodded.

She nodded and then looked at Lin Shiming:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, find a place on your Nine Peaks Island for Nine Dragon Island's island to teleport to. Additionally, Daoist Fengxing also has a Wind Travel Merchant Alliance, which is renowned throughout the Six Great Sea Regions!"

"Good!" Lin Shiming nodded. There was no room for maneuver in this matter.

Nine Peaks Island was also the most suitable.

However, this was a difficult task, as it might once again provoke a counterattack from the Jiaolong Clan.

And Real Person Hongye saying this also secured an Opportunity for the Lin Family to cooperate with a large merchant group.

At that time, Nine Peaks Island would definitely become more prosperous.

Many resources that the Lin Family desired could also be purchased, and even Materials for making fifth-grade Spirit Puppets, such as nether dark iron wood, might appear!

"Young Friend Lin, here is our Wind Travel Merchant Alliance's token. Our Wind Travel Merchant Alliance is indeed somewhat famous in the Six Great Sea Regions. If Young Friend likes, you can even purchase a semi-Jiaolong carriage!" Immortal Master Fengxing also let out a long sigh of relief.

Being able to borrow the path, he had completed half of his mission.

As for the minor matters of the merchant Alliance, he naturally wouldn't care.

"Thank you, Senior Fengxing!" Lin Shiming accepted the token and repeatedly expressed his gratitude.

However, when he put away the token, he also placed it in a jade box within his Storage Pouch.

Facing such Immortal Masters, he was now accustomed to being cautious.

With all matters settled, the celebration banquet once again returned to its main theme.

Everyone tasted the Spirit Cuisine and spirit wine.

Even Lin Shiming couldn't help but take the wine pot, pour another cup, and place it on the table.

Then he began to eat the Spirit Cuisine.

These Spirit Cuisine were all fourth-grade top-grade Spirit Cuisine, and the ingredients included Jiaolong meat, which was incredibly rich in blood Qi, truly luxurious to the extreme.

An ordinary Cultivator might taste a bite and be unable to control their true essence, exploding on the spot.

"Everyone, it's rare for Immortal Masters to gather. How about another small trading session?" One of the two Buddhist Cultivators finally spoke.

This was the first time the Buddhist Cultivator had spoken.

His purpose, however, was for a small trading session.

It was as if he came here simply because there were many Immortal Masters, allowing him to exchange for desired treasures.

"Great Master Mingdeng's words are reasonable. Let's remove the wine and Spirit Cuisine and hold a trade fair!" Immortal Master Xueshan also nodded.

Some Purple Mansion Cultivators entered and began to remove the Spirit Cuisine and spirit wine one by one.

However, Lin Shiming put that cup of wine into his Storage Pouch, and after Immortal Master Kuangfeng glanced at him, he handed the wine pot to Lin Shiming as well.

Lin Shiming naturally did this for Nine Heavens Hermit, increasing his chances of obtaining a Core Formation Pill.

Seeing Immortal Master Kuangfeng hand over the wine pot, he also nodded and then subtly accepted it.

Although the other Immortal Masters in the hall did not have the habit of packing spirit wine and Spirit Cuisine,

he was the only Purple Mansion Cultivator here!

He didn't care about that; he could distinguish between face and practical gains.