Xianxia: Establishing an Immortal Clan Through Simulation

“Father, is this grand hall secure enough?”

Lin Zichen didn’t immediately explain his reasons. Instead, he scanned the surroundings carefully before asking in a solemn tone.

This cautious behavior caused the senior members of the Lin family present to freeze momentarily. They exchanged glances, noticing the seriousness in each other’s expressions.

Lin Zichen had always been more composed than his peers since childhood. If his earlier forceful entrance into the council hall could be dismissed as youthful impulsiveness, his current demeanor suggested the matter was far more significant than they had anticipated.

After a brief moment of shock, Lin Shoucheng refrained from asking more questions. He waved his hand, sending a stream of energy into a circular panel within the hall. Instantly, intricate and mysterious patterns emerged on the walls, emitting a faint glow.

It was a basic soundproof formation.

As a family with over two centuries of heritage, the Lin family had some resources at their disposal. Hiring a novice formation master to set up a soundproof formation was not a difficult task. Moreover, among basic formations, soundproof formations were relatively simple and could even be set up by those who had just stepped into the ranks of formation masters.

“With this formation in place, no one within a kilometer—unless they’re a Master or stronger actively probing—can overhear anything happening in this hall.”

“Now, speak. What’s the matter?”

After setting up the formation, Lin Shoucheng directed his gaze back to Lin Zichen. The other elders did the same.

Under their focused gazes, Lin Zichen’s expression remained calm.

Having lived two lives and recently awakened a golden opportunity that greatly increased his cultivation, Lin Zichen was brimming with confidence. This Stage of scrutiny did not faze him in the slightest.

“I’ve recently come across a fortuitous opportunity.”

A fortuitous opportunity? Why bring that up? At their Stage, everyone present had encountered their share of fortuitous encounters.

Lin Shoucheng and the other elders were puzzled.

Just as they were about to speak, a sudden and incredible aura rose from Lin Zichen’s body, leaving everyone shocked.

Crack!

“Postnatal Stage Stage Eight? Chen’er, y-you’ve reached Postnatal Stage Stage Eight?”

“No, wait. Weren’t you at Stage Three just half a month ago? Advancing five stages in just two weeks? How is this even possible?”

“Chen’er, what exactly happened?”

The astonishment caused the tea cups in some elders’ hands to shatter, and Lin Shoucheng himself flashed over to Lin Zichen’s side, placing a hand on his wrist.

Moments later, Lin Shoucheng’s body began to tremble, overwhelmed by immense joy.

“Stage Eight of the Postnatal Realm, and your foundation is perfectly stable!”

“Chen’er, how did this happen?” Lin Shoucheng’s gaze locked on Lin Zichen, his emotions a mix of astonishment and delight.

Advancing five stages in just half a month! Even the renowned Ninth Prince of Qianyuan Country—Qianyuan Shaokun, ranked first on the Qianyuan Heavenly Talent List—had taken a month or two to advance a single Stage during his time in the Postnatal Stage. Compared to Lin Zichen, the difference was like heaven and earth.

“I’ve recently obtained a mysterious inheritance.”

“But that’s not the main point. The reason I’ve interrupted Father and the uncles’ discussion today…”

At this point, Lin Zichen paused. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, he extended his hand.

In an instant, two ancient wooden boxes appeared in his palm. As soon as the boxes emerged, a faint but alluring fragrance wafted through the air, refreshing the minds of everyone present.

“It’s because of two treasures I received from this inheritance. I believe they will be of greater use to the family.”

Inheritance?

Two treasures?

To contribute them to the family?!

The Lin family’s senior members were stunned by Lin Zichen’s words. None of them had expected such selflessness from someone so young.

While they didn’t yet know the exact level of the items in the wooden boxes, the lingering medicinal fragrance alone was enough to indicate they were at least mid-grade spiritual pills or higher.

To put things in perspective, a mid-grade spiritual pill was something even experts at the Master Realm would covet.

“Chen’er, you…”

“Father,” Lin Zichen interrupted calmly, “I recall that Great-Grandfather and Second Great-Grandfather both have fairly advanced cultivation Stages. Have either of them reached the Ninth Stage of the Prenatal Realm?”

“If they are at that stage, I believe these two Breaking Sect Pills would be enough to elevate them to the Master Realm and provide the Lin family with two Masters to oversee its future.”

What? Breaking Sect Pills?!

As soon as Lin Zichen said this, all the senior family members present stood up abruptly, their eyes fixed on the wooden boxes in his hands. Their faces were filled with excitement and disbelief.

If what Lin Zichen said was true, then their Lin family’s future was bright indeed.

“With three or more Prenatal Realm experts overseeing a family, it can rank as a third-rate power. But with three or more Master Realm experts, we’d qualify as a second-rate power. With these two Breaking Sect Pills, the Lin family reaching second-rate status is just a matter of time!”

“Exactly! Having masters to oversee the family will accelerate our growth many times over.”

“Hahaha! Chen’er truly is the Lin family’s lucky star!”

Lin Shoucheng carefully opened one of the wooden boxes. As he did, a medicinal fragrance, ten times richer than before, instantly filled the entire hall. Within the box were two dark-red pills, their potent aura leaving everyone in awe.

The atmosphere in the grand hall immediately became lively, with the Lin family’s senior members unable to contain their joy.

To put things in perspective, only three forces in Qingfeng City had Master Realm experts, and apart from the City Lord’s mansion, the other two forces only had one or two such experts each, which barely qualified them as second-rate powers. Even so, these forces dominated the city, untouchable by any others.

If the Lin family were to gain two Master Realm experts, they would undoubtedly rise as the fourth untouchable power in Qingfeng City.

How could they not be thrilled?

“Father, uncles, even if Great-Grandfather and Second Great-Grandfather manage to break through to the Master Realm, I suggest we do not reveal this immediately. Keeping this as a hidden trump card could save the Lin family in times of crisis.”

“Instead of rapid expansion, I’d prefer to establish a trading firm in secret and develop it discreetly. This would allow the Lin family to secure resources without drawing too much attention.”

Lin Zichen hesitated briefly but couldn’t help voicing his thoughts.

The Lin family was just starting to rise. They couldn’t afford to get carried away.

“Haha… Don’t worry, Chen’er. Don’t forget the Lin family’s ancestral teachings. Even if you hadn’t mentioned this, we would have done the same.”

“Indeed. Our forefathers always said: Reveal one generation, hide one generation, nurture one generation. Even if we have Master Realm experts, we will only outwardly appear to have Ninth-Stage Prenatal Realm experts. Only when we have mid- or late-stage Master Realm experts will we consider revealing the presence of one or two Masters in the family.”

“As for setting up a trading firm in secret…”

At this point, the Lin family elders exchanged knowing smiles.

The Grand Elder couldn’t help stepping forward, smiling warmly as he addressed Lin Zichen.

“Chen’er, do you know about the Luminous Trading Firm in the city?”