CHAPTER 290: CHAPTER 290: NO COMPARABILITY

Lin Shuo glanced appreciatively at his wife; the topic shift was very well-handled, even though she couldn’t possibly know the family secrets.

The family rules dictate that a wife, being married into the family, is not qualified to know the fundamental secrets of the Lin Family; daughters will eventually marry out into others’ families and thus cannot be told about the bloodline heritage.

In the past, the matter of awakening the bloodline and thus receiving the Heavenly Level Cultivation Technique was cautiously and vaguely disclosed by the father when the child successfully established their Foundation, but only the patriarch was qualified to know all the secrets.

It wasn’t until an elder who had traveled to other worlds returned years ago that they discovered that due to the lack of Spiritual Energy, no one had successfully awakened for many years, prompting that elder to create the Silent Cultivation Tower.

Because it consumed massive amounts of energy and could only support one person attempting to trigger the heritage in the tower, it could only be activated once every two years.

The Lin Family, with its large population, naturally engaged in both open and covert struggles over who would get to enter.

Years ago, wife and son were ambushed, all because a direct disciple learned the family secret post-Foundation Establishment and arrogantly believed they could awaken their bloodline heritage and cultivate Heavenly Level Techniques to rise above others, indiscreetly divulging the truth during disputes with branch members.

The exiled branch harbored resentment against the family and targeted the current Young Patriarch’s son, Wan Mingchuan, seeking to abduct the infant to uncover the secrets of Heavenly Level Techniques, unaware of the supposed heritage’s true nature.

Afterwards, upon investigation, the Lin Family rules were immediately amended so that only the appointed Young Patriarch was qualified to enter the tower to attempt an awakening, and only the selected Young Patriarch could inherit part of the secret.

Whether other direct descendants were eligible to know and enter the tower for cultivation was determined by joint discussions among the knowledgeable elders.

Therefore, Lin Shuo hoped the blood-soaked incident on Lin Family Hill would not be mentioned again, to avoid opportunists speculating wildly.

"I’ve been cultivating under my Master’s guidance for less than two months, as for the Cultivation Technique..." Wan Mingchuan thought for a moment and truthfully replied, "My talent is average, but with my Master’s instruction, things have been going smoothly."

Upon hearing this, Lin’s wife relaxed instantly.

Since marrying into the Lin Family as a second wife, she was constantly compared to the original wife, not as beautiful as Ouyang Ying; neither her maiden family nor husband’s family favored her as much as Ouyang Ying, even having three children doesn’t match the handsomeness of Ouyang Ying’s son.

She finally found a point where her child could outshine, beaming as she sipped her tea and sighed, "Being slightly late in enlightenment isn’t a big deal, our children should start cultivation by four or five. But no worries, starting late has advantages, with hard work they can catch up!"

"Oh?" Bai Yunqi glanced at her and asked, "How long until your son successfully establishes his Foundation?"

Lin’s wife didn’t sense anything amiss, maintaining her proud smile as she replied, "My son Tianzuo was born smart, enlightened at four, cultivated for ten years, and is now nearing the Foundation Establishment threshold."

"How long?" Wan Mingchuan felt baffled as he looked towards Yun Mo.

The other party equally helplessly nodded to indicate this was like his own situation. Cultivation Technique wasn’t suitable and wasn’t realized, only establishing the Foundation after many years of striving, thinking himself a genius, when actually it’s just a joke!

"Ten years to cultivate to near Foundation Establishment." Lin’s wife remained haughty, assuming the other party’s exclamation was sincere admiration.

Lin Shuo and the elders also showed pleased expressions, as they evidently considered ten years of cultivation nearing Foundation Establishment to be genius-level.

Wan Mingchuan’s interest waned immediately.

Only now did he realize how fortunate he was to seize the opportunity to follow his Master, meeting amazing predecessors like Brother Long and Sister Hu.

Even Brother Mo at his worst was once a tribal leader; compared to a so-called cultivation family that was severed and then rekindled, it doesn’t hold up.

"What’s the daily Spirit Stone provision for the Lin Family’s children?" Hu Zhile asked with a faint smile.

"It varies slightly according to status, cultivation speed." Lin Shuo felt it was finally time to showcase the family’s foundation, waved his hand gently smiling, "Upon returning to the Lin Family, Mingchuan, as the eldest son, naturally receives the best treatment, five Spirit Stones per month."

Five? Jiang Yuan also felt a bit bewildered.

When first entering the Wilderness World, the background mentioned humans reduced to the lowest tier, which he hadn’t paid much attention to. The story always speaks like this to reflect the harsh survival environment, and once the chosen one appears, it flaunts and tackles face.

But a direct descendant of a prestigious cultivation family with only five Spirit Stones per month for cultivation?

On second thought, he felt relieved.

Given the vast number in the family, a child’s five Spirit Stones plus more distributed to elders, the family payroll monthly truly is substantial. Unlike in the small courtyard with few people, he personally manages the Alchemy Room and holds sway over a profitable industry, thus can lavishly spend Spirit Stones.

"What about the Elixir? How many are typically supplied?" Considering his apprentice recognizing his roots hasn’t much Spirit Stone resources, he assumed elixirs must surely be allocated more for direct descendants?

They’re not cabbages, cannot possibly give them to branches, the resources surely concentrate on direct lineages for cultivation.

The hall suddenly became silent, Lin Shuo and others looked at each other, evidently not expecting this question.

That’s an elixir!

Even a single one requires tens of thousands of Spirit Stones and connections to buy, let alone supply a few? Collectively, the entire clan hardly seen elixirs, let alone consuming them!

"Xiao Chuan, this is the general state for human cultivators, can you fathom how fortunate you are with the Venerable Family?" Bai Yunqi lazily crooked himself, jesting, "You achieved Foundation Establishment in less than two months not only due to modest talent and a well-matched Cultivation Technique from the Venerable Family but also due to unlimited Spirit Stones and Elixirs daily."

For instance, when the Spiritual Power becomes abundant and reaches Foundation Establishment level naturally, consuming a Foundation Establishment Pill substantially increases the probability of success.

Lin Family’s direct second son, by rights, enjoys the best peer treatment, yet despite this, still hasn’t reached Foundation Establishment in ten years, seems Lin Family isn’t providing much assistance."

Hu Zhile also nodded in agreement, "If you certainly wish to stay, you can, but remember to visit us often back home."

"I glanced around Lin Mansion, despite its beautiful carvings, pavilions, and towers many, its beauty is not worth mentioning compared to our Spirit Pool that supplies constant Spiritual Energy for cultivation."

"Due to rare Spiritual Energy, lacking adequate Spirit Stones and Elixirs will hamper cultivation growth. Lady Lin stated correctly, enlightenment should begin at four or five, you’re already starting late; without the Venerable Family and Brothers and Sisters urging, never slack off."

Wan Mingchuan, upon hearing this, felt even more homesick, but yet to accomplish his goals; obediently nodding, "Sister Hu rest assured, if left here, I surely visit home whenever possible, definitely cultivate diligently not interfere with cultivation, strive to elevate to the Enlightenment Realm as soon as possible! But..."

His gaze shifted toward Lin Shuo’s side, a pair of twins named Tianzuo and Tianyou, his expression somewhat conflicted as though genuinely considering whether to stay or leave.

The hall remained eerily silent.

All of Lin Clan’s members were left speechless, two months to Foundation Establishment success? Foundation Establishment attempt just had the legendary Foundation Establishment Pill to enhance success rate? Unlimited Spirit Stones and Elixirs, casually used? Resident place even has a Spirit Pool supplying endless Spiritual Energy?

Two mighty elder figures spoke, all came as crushing blows, shockingly driving everyone’s minds humming.

Those are words not even conjured up in bragging, but are everyday cultivation life for others!

Everyone’s uncontained proud expressions in the hall froze on their faces, Lady Lin flushed instantly, even Lin Shuo and several braggart elders awkwardly bowed searching to cover up, but could squeeze out no words.

The juniors faced shock and envy, staring at Wan Mingchuan with longing gazes akin to wolves eyeing prey.

Were it not elders forbidding juniors to randomly chatter, they’d rush over for flattering favors; any Spirit Stone or Elixir slipping from fingers suffice for years of endeavors!