Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

Fangmu Mountain, Lin Shiming had already tidied up everything in the cave mansion, all magic artifacts were ready, and he had checked every Spirit Talisman and array flag.

He had also spent some time taking care of the Spirit Plants once more before suddenly feeling the urge to clear his mind and consider taking a walk on the mountain.

Since becoming a member of the Lin Family and a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he hadn't really taken the time to observe Fangmu Mountain. But at that moment, he felt an unexpected desire to take another look.

He had grown up on Fangmu Mountain since he was a child, and for over thirty years, he had witnessed its transformation from a Third Rank Intermediate Grade Spirit Vein to a Third Rank Superior Grade Spirit Vein.

He first looked at Qinglian Pool and Qinglian Lake, where the lotus leaves of the pool were more numerous and larger, with more plentiful lotus seeds, including many Third Rank lotus seeds.

These lotus seeds were the best for neutralizing poisons.

Ever since his seventh granduncle's recovery, he had quite a few in his Storage Bag.

In Qinglian Lake, there were Spirit Fish constantly leaping on one side, while on the other, a Spirit Crocodile was casually showing its black head.

Nearby was a pavilion, which no longer had a chessboard on it, nor could one see his seventh granduncle Lin Xianzhi.

Come to think of it, this pavilion did not have a name yet.

"Why not call it 'Yongzhi Pavilion'?" Lin Shiming thought, and then chuckled softly; his seventh granduncle's personality might actually prefer the pavilion to remain nameless!

He then walked down the mountain.

Quite unintentionally, he found himself in Peach Blossom Forest.

It was already late spring, and the flowers on the Spirit Peach Trees were exceptionally radiant. Countless petals were dancing in the sky, and Spirit-Seeking Bees buzzed up and down, creating a breathtakingly beautiful scene.

In the depths of the forest, a lady in a green dress stood under the tallest peach tree, gently pouring Nurturing Spirit Liquid.

The peach blossoms fell onto her black hair and green dress, carpeting the ground around her.

Lin Shiming recognized her at a glance, it was Lin Shitao.

Back then, it was he who brought Lin Shitao back from the Spirit Peach Tree in Peach Blossom Town. It was also that day in Peach Blossom Forest when he helped her become an Alchemist.

Now it seemed Lin Shitao had not forgotten to take care of these Spirit Peach Trees.

Lin Shiming approached and she gradually turned around. Upon seeing Lin Shiming, her face brightened with joy, but then it was tinged with worry, possibly due to the summons from Qingxuan Sect.

"Seventh brother!"

"Shitao, you're still caring for these Spirit Peach Trees? This might affect your cultivation," Lin Shiming said.

"Thank you for the reminder, seventh brother. Shitao will be careful," Lin Shitao quickly replied.

After that, neither of them could find more to say.

Neither were good with words, especially now when only the two of them were left, the atmosphere turned somewhat awkward.

"Shitao, keep up with your cultivation. Your talent is among the top three in the family!" Lin Shiming tried to start a new topic.

Lin Shitao's face flushed as she nodded, then she suddenly spoke up.

"Seventh brother, I learned a piece called Peach Blossom Melody from third sister. If you have time, could you listen to it?"

"Oh, sure!" Lin Shiming nodded and then took a seat on a stone bench.

Lin Shitao took out a guzheng and then fixed her gaze on the strings, beginning to slowly pluck them.

The sound of the strings was delightful and ear-pleasing. Although Lin Shiming was not versed in music or understood the five tones, he inexplicably found the Peach Blossom Melody to be pleasant, very appealing to the ear, and surprisingly well-matched with the sea of blossoms around them.

As the melodious music played, it seemed as though the peach blossoms were dancing as well, and with the breeze, petals cascaded down one by one.

And there, under the shower of blossoms, Lin Shitao appeared like an immortal aloof from the world among the flowers.

"In Peach Blossom Dock there lies a Peach Blossom Hermitage, within which dwells a Peach Blossom Immortal!"

Or perhaps, in the north there is a beauty, who lives isolated from the world; one glance would overthrow a city, a second glance would overthrow a nation!

Lin Shiming was immersed in the moment, and by the time he returned to his senses, the sun had set, and the sounds of insects filled the air.

"Seventh brother…" Lin Shitao lifted her head, her eyes glowing with a mix of excitement and concern, as if she had made up her mind about something and was about to speak, but Lin Shiming interrupted her.

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"Shitao, Seventh Brother knows your heart, but now Seventh Brother seeks only the Immortal Path. Immortality represents the Great Dao; emotions are but the Lesser Dao. We are both cultivators striving for immortality and should prioritize the Immortal Path above all else!"

Lin Shitao's face suddenly turned bleak, her expression filled with disappointment.

Before she could even speak, the outcome was already clear.

"Seventh Brother, what if you succeed in your pursuit of the Great Dao?" Lin Shitao still asked unwillingly.

"Then the Lesser Dao may be fulfilled!" Having said this, Lin Shiming left with a sweep of his sleeves, heading straight for the Qinglian Pond Cave Mansion.

The feelings of the young girl, he had long comprehended.

But born in a world of immortal heroes, how could he not yearn for the Purple Mansion, for a Golden Core, for eternal life! He truly couldn't be content without these pursuits.

Even though he might have once longed for the affection between men and women, and perhaps had been deeply ensnared by it at one point, he knew all too well that time was of the essence. The lifespan limits of each realm were like a ladder ascending to the heavens.

If one cannot set foot upon it, they would end up falling through the clouds with an unresolved heart.

If one does not push forward with bloody determination, who can claim that the path to immortality is not worth seeking?

After Lin Shiming left, beside the Peach Blossom Forest, Lin Shiqi also emerged, looking at Lin Shitao who was still sitting there dazed, her heart filled with pity.

Lin Shiming had brought Lin Shitao to Fangmu Mountain, and she had watched Lin Shitao grow up.

"Shitao..."

"Third Sister, I understand. Seventh Brother is devoted to cultivation. Then I shall assist Seventh Brother in fulfilling the Great Dao!"

"I will wait for Seventh Brother's success in the Great Dao, then the Lesser Dao may be fulfilled."

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Three days passed, and above the Lin Family's territory, another Spirit Boat appeared. On the Spirit Boat, which now carried over forty people, three were at the Foundation Establishment stage, namely Lin Xianzhi, Lin Shiming, and Lin Houyuan.

The Qi Cultivators at the Ninth Level were Lin Yuqing, Lin Houyong, Lin Hou Shou, and Lin Houyu, among whom Lin Houyu was the sixth elder of the 'Hou' generation and had newly reached the Qi Cultivation Ninth Level in the past three years.

The rest, who were in the late stages of Qi Cultivation and familiar to Lin Shiming, included Lin Shiyi, Lin Shiyun, Lin Houyuan, Lei Xuan, and others.

"Let's go!" The Spirit Boat soared into the clouds, with Lin Xianzhi at the very front and Lin Shiming taking a position at the rear.

With Lin Xianzhi and Lin Shiming at opposite ends, they kept a mutual watch over the group.

This Spirit Boat was a Third Rank Superior Grade Magic Artifact and, upon taking flight, it transformed into a ray of golden light and shot through the sky.

Behind them, Fangmu Mountain was enveloped by waves of spiritual fog under a burst of light, with the formations fully activated!

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In Zhao Kingdom, within the territory of the Spirit Beast Sect in Heavenly River State, Cloud Realm Mountain.

A Spirit Boat slowly descended from the sky, and from the formation in front of the boat, a multitude of cultivators emerged, all dressed in the robes of the Spirit Beast Sect, with most wearing robes representing one spirit beast. The leading figure wore a robe representing two spirit beasts.

"Who are the cultivators ahead?"

"Could you kindly inform your peers that the Lin Family, a subordinate family of the Qingxuan Sect, has been ordered to come and provide defense!" Lin Shiming, in a blue robe, stepped out of the Spirit Boat and spoke loudly.

As he spoke, a golden token flashed out. On the front of the token were the characters for 'Qingxuan', and on the back was the character for 'Lin'.

This token now served as an identification artifact within Zhao Kingdom, specially crafted by a Fourth Rank Artifact Refiner, bound to the owner's identity and requires the owner's True Yuan to activate.

Furthermore, the token was used to distinguish affiliation, with Qingxuan Sect disciples having 'Qingxuan' on both sides, while family members had their surname on the reverse.

This Spirit Boat, coming from afar from Fangmu Mountain, carried Lin Family cultivators who had traveled for one and a half months to reach Heavenly River City in Heavenly River State. They had then been ordered to defend an Intermediate Grade Spirit Stone Mine within Cloud Realm Mountain.

"Oh, turns out to be Daoist Lin, a renowned name indeed. We will open the formation for you!" The cultivator in brocade robes within the formation replied with smiles and subsequently opened the formation.

"I am Lin Gang, and perhaps a few hundred years ago, we were of the same clan!" The middle-aged cultivator said with a laugh.

The group from the Lin Family finally stepped out from the Spirit Boat, led by Lin Shiming and Lin Xianzhi at the forefront, as they entered Cloud Realm Mountain.

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