24: My child... I'm so sorry you had to go through all this!

Inside the Lin Family's main hall.

The Elders were all radiant and full of vitality.

They had suppressed their Realm for many years.

Now that they had achieved a Breakthrough, they felt refreshed and invigorated.

"Eighth Elder, you're falling behind. I'm already at Martial Immortal Fourth Layer, why are you only at Third Layer?"

Sixth Elder joked, looking smug.

"You just Cultivated a few years longer than me, what are you showing off about?"

"I'll be better than you sooner or later."

Eighth Elder was so angry his teeth were itching.

In just half a day,

this guy had mocked him no less than twenty times.

It was only because their mother gave birth to him a few years earlier; otherwise, it would be hard to say who had the higher cultivation!

Everyone watched the two competitive brothers and laughed internally.

Second Elder Lin Dong sighed.

"I really envy you."

"You can even compete over Martial Immortal Fourth Heaven."

"Unlike me, standing alone, at Martial Immortal Ninth Heaven. Even Big Brother isn't as strong as me."

Everyone: "..."

Breaking through nine Realms in a single day.

What the heck!

We all know your talent is monstrous, but how can it be this monstrous!

Lin Tao also walked out from inside the hall.

He coughed, inadvertently revealing his cultivation base.

"Holy crap, Big Brother, you..."

"How are you also at Martial Immortal Ninth Heaven?"

"Are you going to let us live!"

Eighth Elder wailed dramatically.

He originally thought that after years of accumulation, when he achieved a Breakthrough to the Martial Immortal Realm,

he wouldn't be the lowest ranked among them anymore.

But he never expected that,

these older brothers would be more outrageous than the last.

The most hateful one was Brother Six!

He was only slightly stronger than himself, yet he was utterly smug!

Lin Tao raised his hand and pressed down slightly in the Void Realm.

"Be modest."

"It's not my fault that my strength is immense."

This Versailles-style statement made his brothers roll their eyes.

"Can we challenge the Su Family now?"

Someone who couldn't hold back any longer quickly asked when he saw everyone achieving Breakthroughs.

Hearing this, Lin Tao remained silent for a moment.

In the end, he still shook his head.

"No."

"The Martial Immortal Realm might be considered a significant figure normally."

"But the Su Family's Foundation is deep after all. Last night, I tried to secretly investigate."

"Before my Divine Sense could even enter the Su Family manor, it was shattered by an extremely powerful pressure."

The brothers were greatly alarmed.

Lin Tao was already at Martial Immortal Ninth Heaven.

Someone stronger than him... could only be a Martial God Realm or even a True Immortal Realm existence!

"If that's the case, the Lin Family really needs to lay low for a while."

"We suppressed our Realms for thousands of years, and we are still far from our limits."

Second Elder Lin Dong spoke in a deep voice, signaling his brothers to calm down.

"Lay low?"

"How can we lay low? We haven't had Cultivation resources for a thousand years!"

Eighth Elder immediately became unhappy and complained.

"We are all fine, we're old anyway."

"Are we still going to seek the Dao of eternal life?"

"But what about Youer? This whole ordeal has practically used up all our Cultivation resources!"

"If you ask me, we should just fight them! Even if we die, we'll break a few of their teeth!"

Sixth Elder angrily smacked Eighth Elder twice on the back of the head.

"Fight, fight!"

"All you know is reckless action. That sounds good coming from you."

"We can just die, but what about Youer? Do you want to abandon him?"

Eighth Elder winced from the hits, rubbed the back of his head, and plopped down onto the ground.

"Then tell me what we should do!"

"Give me an idea!"

Sixth Elder was speechless.

He didn't have any ideas either; he just felt they couldn't fight recklessly.

Only reckless fools would do that!

A rare silence fell over the main hall.

People are iron, rice is steel; miss one meal and you panic from hunger.

This saying holds true for Cultivators as well.

Without the support of Cultivation resources, the Lin Family would soon decline.

Finally,

Lin Tao, the backbone of the group, stepped forward.

He looked at his brothers and said in a deep voice.

"I can go out and take on some Star Domain Missions."

"It will also provide some subsidy for the Family. At the very least, Youer's Cultivation resources won't be neglected."

Hearing this, Eighth Elder quickly said, "Big Brother, I'll go with you so we can look out for each other."

Everyone responded, stating that they wanted to go out together.

Lin Tao angrily rebuked, "Nonsense! If everyone leaves, what about Youer?"

"This matter is settled!"

Second Elder Lin Dong looked uneasy: "Big Brother, let's discuss this again!"

"Star Domain Missions are still too dangerous!"

Star Domain Missions are tasks released by powers or individuals within the All Heavens and Myriad Realms.

The process is simple.

Take the money, do the job.

For ordinary, simple tasks, most people belong to a Family and wouldn't need to hire outsiders.

Most of the released missions are extremely dangerous.

They involve either traversing the Void Realm to intercept and kill enemies, or entering the Dragon's Den and Tiger's Lair to explore Secret Realms and seize treasures!

Even mercenary groups that make a living this way often don't survive until the end.

Lin Tao displayed the dignity of a Big Brother, fiercely sweeping his sleeves.

"This matter is settled!"

"The Lin Family cannot stop!"

Lin Dong wanted to persuade him further, but Lin Tao shut him down with a single sentence.

"Shut up!"

Everyone felt immense sadness in their hearts.

They all knew Big Brother was forced to risk his life, Licking Blood Off A Knife's Edge, for the Family's survival.

The atmosphere in the hall was incredibly heavy at this moment.

Suddenly,

a head poked in from outside the hall door.

"Uncles."

"What are you all talking about?"

Lin You asked, his eyes sparkling.

Lin Tao's expression froze.

"It's Youer."

"You finished your seclusion so quickly?"

Halfway through the sentence, Lin Tao regretted speaking.

There were no Cultivation resources.

What else could he do but come out!

Just sit there idly?

Yesterday, when Youer was Cultivating, he secretly observed.

Spiritual Qi gathered heavily around Lin You, but there was no sign that he was absorbing Spirit Stones or Heaven And Earth Treasures.

Youer told a white lie.

He deliberately acted this way so that they could achieve a Breakthrough.

Thinking of this, Lin Tao felt even more guilt in his heart.

He felt he had wronged this only heir.

Everyone's hearts were like clear mirrors, and they remained silent at this moment.

"Mhm."

"I made a little bit of progress, so I came out of seclusion."

Lin You nodded and walked into the main entrance smiling.

Seeing him still pretending to be strong to comfort them, everyone felt even more distressed.

They wished they could all go out and take on missions.

To make up for the debt in their hearts.

Without Cultivation resources, what results could he possibly achieve in just one day?

He was just trying to keep them from worrying.

Lin Tao forced a smile, waved his hand, and signaled Lin You to come forward.

"Youer, we didn't say anything just now."

"Just chatting casually."

"Are you having any difficulties Cultivating recently? Just tell Brother Tao. Brother Tao doesn't have much else, but he has plenty of reserves."

As soon as he said this.

Everyone fell silent again.

They could count the threads on Big Brother's underpants.

Where would he have any reserves left?

"Me?"

"I don't have any difficulties."

"I eat well and sleep soundly."

Lin You looked at everyone, puzzled.

He continued speaking, wanting to announce the good news.

"I came this time because I have great news to tell everyone."

Lin Dong also sighed.

"Child, is it about your Legacy?"

Lin You nodded frantically.

"Yes, yes."

"It's about the Legacy!"

Lin Dong felt terrible in his heart, feeling that Lin You had endured too much at such a young age.

Even though he had no resources left for his own Cultivation, he was still comforting these old fogeys.

"Good child."

"I have wronged you..."

But the next second,

his expression froze in place.

Looking at the Secret Realm space Lin You threw out, he instantly cracked his voice, his eyes bulging into ovals.

"What the heck is this?"

"Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land?"

"Holy crap!"

"Are you messing with Brother Dong?"