46: The Lin family has seven branches and three holy sons!

The Lin Family of Qingzhou, Family Headquarters.

Over half a year had passed since the three prodigies, Lin Hao, Ye Chen, and Lin Yun, had set out for training.

During this time, the Lin Family did not go silent due to the departure of its core disciples. Instead, under the remote command of Lin Dao and the execution of Lin Xuan and other Elders, it expanded, integrated, and strengthened at an unprecedented speed.

Every day, Cultivators from all over the Nine Provinces came by reputation, wishing to join the Lin Family or its vassal forces.

Resource points, mineral veins, and Spiritual Plants were constantly being surveyed, acquired, and developed.

Nourished by the pale golden Luck, the cultivation of the Family disciples improved rapidly across the board, and Geniuses emerged one after another.

The entire Lin Family was like a vigorously beating heart, full of vitality and potential.

However, rapid expansion also brought some problems. The personnel structure became complex, resource allocation required more refined management, and the original Family management model began to show its limitations.

Unclear rewards and punishments, low efficiency, and internal competition or even friction began to occur occasionally.

Lin Dao sat in the Quiet Room of the ancestral hall, taking in everything through the System panel.

On this day, a majestic decree was issued from the Quiet Room of the ancestral hall, resounding throughout the entire Lin Family headquarters, and even covering all important vassal cities and strongholds through the communication Formation:

"All direct and collateral disciples of the Lin Family, heads of all vassal forces, and Guest Elders, return to the headquarters immediately! Three days later, a full clan assembly will be held in the Family's central square! Do not fail to attend!"

The voice contained a trace of Nirvana Realm majesty, making everyone who heard it tremble and dare not delay.

For a time, countless streams of light flew towards the Lin Family of Qingzhou from all directions, and the entire Family machine began to operate efficiently.

Three days later.

The Lin Family's central square was packed with people, solemn and dignified.

On the square, different areas were divided according to status and position.

At the very front were the core direct members of the Lin Family and the Elders of various branches. Behind them were the large number of collateral disciples.

Further back were representatives from various vassal Sects and cities, as well as invited Guest Elders.

It was a sea of black, with tens of thousands of people, yet it was silent, so quiet that a needle drop could be heard.

All eyes were focused on the tall white jade platform in front of the square.

When the time came, the space fluctuated slightly, and a figure appeared silently in the center of the stone platform.

The person wore green clothes and a jade crown, his face still shrouded in faint Chaos Qi, with only a pair of eyes as deep as a sea of stars calmly scanning the audience.

It was Lin Dao!

Even though the majesty of the Nirvana Realm was deliberately restrained, it naturally revealed a trace of heart-stopping, vast aura.

"Greetings to the Old Ancestor!"

Ten thousand people below the stage, regardless of cultivation level or status, bowed in unison, their voices shaking the sky, filled with incomparable fanaticism.

Because Lin Dao had led the Lin Family from a corner of Qingzhou to become the "Guardian Family" that now shook the Nine Provinces!

Lin Dao raised his hand slightly, lifting everyone up.

"Today, I have summoned you all here to establish new rules for the future foundation of our Lin Family for ten thousand generations, to clarify rewards and punishments, to encourage those who come after, and to climb to the peak together!"

"Our Lin Family has received the blessing of the Imperial Dynasty, and our Luck is prosperous. However, to forge iron, one must be strong oneself! If the interior is chaotic and rewards and punishments are unclear, even the greatest foundation is in danger of collapsing! Therefore, starting today, the Lin Family will implement the 'Contribution Point System'!"

The crowd below held their breath and listened carefully. They all knew that this would be the key to everyone's future cultivation and development.

Lin Dao waved his sleeve, and a huge light curtain unfolded above the stone platform, with dense, clear golden characters appearing on it.

[General Outline of the Lin Family Contribution Point System]

1. Ways to obtain Contribution Points:

1. Mission Hall tasks: The Family will regularly release various tasks, ranging from low to high difficulty, covering protection, exploration, hunting Yao Beasts, collecting Materials, teaching skills, external negotiations, etc. After completion, corresponding Contribution Points will be awarded based on the task difficulty rating.

2. Resource submission: Cultivation Techniques, Martial Skills, Medicinal Pills, spiritual Materials, mineral vein information, etc., obtained by disciples while training outside can be submitted to the Family, and after appraisal by professional Elders, they can be exchanged for Contribution Points.

3. Cultivation Breakthrough: Every time a Family disciple breaks through a major Realm, they can receive a one-time Contribution Point reward. The higher the Realm, the more generous the reward. Special Physiques and talented individuals receive additional bonuses upon Breakthrough.

4. Skill Contribution: Family Alchemists, Artifact Refiners, Talisman makers, and Formation Masters can receive fixed Contribution Points and dividends based on the Rank, quantity, and success rate of the items they refine.

5. Clan Competition and Grand Competition victories: Regular competitions held within the Family, as well as those representing the Family in external competitions and achieving rankings, will be heavily rewarded!

6. Special Contributions: Significant feasible suggestions for Family development, discovery of important resource points, saving Family members or property, improving Family reputation, etc., will be awarded special Contribution Points after review by the Council of Elders.

2. Uses of Contribution Points:

1. Exchange for cultivation resources: Can be exchanged for Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Spiritual Plants, Cultivation Techniques, Martial Skills, Sharp Weapons, protective Magic Treasures, etc. The Family's secret collection, the 'Guardian Pavilion', will be open to the public, with items exchanged using Contribution Points at clearly marked prices!

2. Access to cultivation Holy Lands: The Family will open or upgrade special cultivation sites such as the 'Cultivation Tower', 'Enlightenment Room', 'Star Palace', and 'Sword Intent Forest', which require Contribution Points to enter; the longer the duration, the greater the consumption.

3. Hiring guidance: Contribution Points can be consumed to request guidance on cultivation from high-level Cultivators of the Family (including Elders, Guest Elders, and even Saints).

4. Posting tasks: You can consume Contribution Points to post private tasks in the Mission Hall, seeking help from others (such as teaming up for training, finding specific Materials, etc.).

5. Improving status: Accumulating enough Contribution Points can improve one's status Rank within the Family, enjoying higher authority and treatment (such as accessing more Advanced intelligence, mobilizing part of the Family's strength, etc.).

3. Contribution Point recording and inquiry:

1. Special "Identity Jade Plate": Every Family member (including core members of vassal forces and Guest Elders) will receive a specially made Jade Plate, engraved with a special Formation inside, connected to the Family's Luck, recording Contribution Points in real-time, and cannot be tampered with.

2. Contribution Hall: The Family has established a special institution, the "Contribution Hall", responsible for task release, review, distribution of Contribution Points, resource exchange, and other matters.

3. You can check your own Contribution Points and exchange list at any time through the Identity Jade Plate or by going to the Contribution Hall.

The content on the light curtain was extremely detailed, covering all aspects, and instantly caused a slight commotion below the stage. Everyone was quickly calculating in their hearts what this System meant for them.

The vast majority of people, especially the young disciples and those from vassal forces, had excited gleams in their eyes!

This meant that as long as one was willing to work hard, had ability, and contributed to the Family, one could obtain cultivation resources that were previously unimaginable!

It broke some restrictions of birth and direct/collateral lineage, truly achieving relatively fair opportunities!

Of course, there were also some vested interests who were used to the original order and relied on their status to obtain resources who secretly frowned, but no one dared to speak out against it. The Old Ancestor was promoting it personally, and the System seemed fair and in line with the Family's long-term interests.

Lin Dao took in everyone's reactions and continued, "The Contribution Point System aims at 'the capable rise, the average step aside, the mediocre fall', allowing our Lin Family to maintain eternal vitality and the strong to remain strong! Specific details will be announced by the Contribution Hall later."

He paused, his voice raised a few points, carrying an unquestionable majesty: "The System is the bone, and the Bloodline is the veins. To clarify responsibilities and condense joint strength, from today on, the Lin Family will be divided into seven branches internally!"

The audience below became completely silent instantly, and even the sound of breathing was clearly audible. Branching! This was a major adjustment to the Family structure!

The text on the light curtain changed accordingly.

[The Seven Branches of the Lin Family]

1. War Hall (Red Branch): Responsible for external conquests, protecting the Family, and clearing out hostile forces. Composed of the strongest combatants in the Family who are good at killing. The Branch Master is temporarily concurrently held by Lin Xuan.

2. Internal Affairs Hall (Orange Branch): Responsible for daily management within the Family, resource scheduling, disciple cultivation, Contribution Hall operations, etc. The Branch Master is held by a direct Elder with deep qualifications and fair handling of affairs.

3. Alchemy and Artifact Hall (Yellow Branch): Responsible for Alchemy and Artifact Refining. Gathers Family Alchemists and Artifact Refiners, responsible for supplying the Family with Medicinal Pills and Magical Artifacts. The Branch Master is held by a prestigious Alchemy Grandmaster.

4. Talisman and Formation Hall (Green Branch): Responsible for Talisman production, Formation layout, and maintenance. The Branch Master is held by a Formation Master.

5. Shadow Hall (Cyan Branch): Responsible for intelligence gathering, infiltration, assassination, and internal supervision. This branch is the most mysterious and is directly responsible to the Old Ancestor. The Branch Master is not public.

6. External Affairs Hall (Blue Branch): Responsible for external negotiations, trade, management of vassal forces, accepting Guest Elders, etc. The Branch Master is held by an Elder who is adept at social interaction and skilled in negotiations.

7. Legacy Hall (Purple Branch): Responsible for research, improvement, and innovation of Cultivation Techniques, guarding the Family's secret collection 'Guardian Pavilion', assessing the exchange value of Contribution Points, etc. Composed of the most knowledgeable and insightful Elders and Guest Elders in the Family. The Branch Master is held by a venerable Elder who is well-versed in ancient and modern knowledge.

The seven branches perform their own duties and do not belong to each other; the Branch Masters are directly responsible to the Old Ancestor and Lin Xuan. Every year, assessments will be conducted based on the performance of each branch to allocate resources.

Everyone listened with surging hearts. Such a clear structural division meant that the Lin Family was truly transforming from a Family-style management to a modern, efficient, and massive force!

Finally, Lin Dao's gaze became deep and full of expectations, and he slowly spoke the last and most important decision:

"A country has a monarch, and a Sect has a Saint. To set an example, inspire the current generation, and lead the future, by my resolution, I hereby confer—"

His voice was like a great bell, spreading in all directions:

"Lin Hao, Ye Chen, and Lin Yun as the Saints of my Lin Family!"

"The position of Saint is transcendent. They do not need to bow to Branch Masters, receive priority resources, can mobilize part of the Family's strength, represent the face of the Lin Family, and the future Clan Chief will also be selected from among the Saints!"

"I hope the three Saints will Cultivate diligently and not live up to this honor! I also hope that all disciples of my Lin Family will take the three Saints as examples and strive to catch up! The future of the Lin Family belongs to every one of you!"

"Roar!!!"

The whole scene boiled over instantly! Saints! And three of them standing together! The three of them were the undisputed banners of the younger generation of the Lin Family!

Conferring them as Saints was well-deserved! This greatly condensed the hearts of the people, especially the centripetal force of the young disciples!

"We respectfully follow the Old Ancestor's decree!"

"Congratulations to the three Saints!"

"Taking the Saints as our example, for our Lin Family, we will not hesitate to die!"

The sound like a mountain calling and a sea roaring resounded through the square, and everyone's passion was ignited, their eyes burning.

Lin Dao looked at the passionate scene below the stage and nodded slightly. The skeleton had been set, the flesh and blood were full, and the Soul had been injected.