Ironwood Manor!
The newly built Lin Clan Main Hall was filled with high-ranking members of the Lin Clan.
Lin Zhentian sat in the main seat, and Lin Yun sat in the first position to his left.
This indicated Lin Yun's current status in the Lin Clan, second only to Lin Zhentian.
Because of the Six Beasts, the entire Lin Clan now held Lin Yun in awe and respect. Even the elders didn't dare to put on airs in front of him.
However, they didn't know how strong Lin Yun's true power was. Their awe was mostly due to the Six Beasts.
The main seat to Lin Zhentian's right had also changed from Lin Ken to Lin Xiao. After receiving help from the Yang Yuan Stones, Lin Xiao's strength had fully recovered and even improved, reaching the late Heavenly Yuan Realm.
Lin Dong also participated in the core layer of the family.
Among those present, he and Lin Yun were the only two third-generation juniors.
Lin Zhentian stood up, surveyed the crowd, and slowly began, "We have been in Ironwood Manor for over a month. The clan's resources have been constantly consumed and need to be replenished. In addition, the felled Ironwood has piled up like mountains, and hundreds of Yang Yuan Stones have been mined. It's time to take these things to Flame City for trade to enhance the strength of our Lin Clan."
"This is the first time our Lin Clan is trading Yang Yuan Stones. It's of great importance, and the journey to Flame City is long with many bandits along the way."
"The news that our Lin Clan possesses a Yang Yuan Stone Mine cannot be concealed. Those bandits have likely already found out. This transport will probably face many difficulties."
"I plan to personally escort it!"
"Father, no." Lin Ken immediately stood up to object. "Ironwood Manor is the foundation of our Lin Clan now. There can be no mishaps. You must stay here to oversee things."
Lin Mang immediately echoed, "That's right. Everything in our Lin Clan is now centered on Ironwood Manor. Father cannot leave here."
"How about I lead the team? Although my strength is not as good as Father's, I am also in the late Heavenly Yuan Realm. Ordinary bandits cannot do anything to me." Lin Xiao proactively stepped forward to volunteer.
"Listen to me!"
Lin Zhentian waved his hand and looked at Lin Yun. "The Fire Python Tiger and Black Iron Demon Leopard are the strongest assets of our Lin Clan. Even I feel somewhat lacking in presence when facing those three beasts. With the three beasts guarding Ironwood Manor, there should be no major issues. After I leave, Yun'er will still be in the manor."
Everyone's gaze fell on Lin Yun, as the Fire Python Tiger and Black Iron Demon Leopard obeyed his commands.
Since it concerned the family's development, Lin Yun didn't back down. He immediately stood up, ready to participate in the discussion.
Crucially, he didn't want to stay and guard the home; he also wanted to go out and explore. Only by going out would he have more opportunities to establish missions.
Lin Yun said, "Grandpa, the Fire Python Tiger and Black Iron Demon Leopard are the trump cards of our Lin Clan. Outsiders don't know about them yet. If you leave Ironwood Manor and enemies attack, we can only deploy them. Exposing them too early is detrimental to our Lin Clan, and passive exposure will also put us in a passive position in the future."
"Grandpa, your deterrent power against enemies is stronger. Grandpa, you should stay and guard Ironwood Manor. With you here, you can deter petty villains. Anyone who wants to attack will have to think twice."
"The caravan will be led by Uncle Lin Xiao and me."
"After I leave, the Fire Python Tiger, Black Iron Demon Leopard, and Qing Tan can still command them. This way, the defensive strength of Ironwood Manor, both openly and secretly, remains undiminished."
"As for the caravan, Uncle Lin Xiao has recovered to the late Heavenly Yuan Realm, and no one knows yet."
"And I have broken through to the mid Heavenly Yuan Realm. Fighting above my level is not a problem."
"This also has the effect of appearing weak to the enemy, which can lure out those who want to target our Lin Clan."
"When the other party tries to target the caravan, we will catch them off guard and ensure they don't return!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they immediately felt it made sense.
Especially upon hearing that Lin Yun had already broken through to the mid Heavenly Yuan Realm, they were even more shocked. His breakthrough speed was too fast. In such a short time, he had already begun to surpass the older generation.
Mid Heavenly Yuan Realm, combined with Lin Yun's extremely high proficiency in Martial Arts, indeed made it possible to contend with those in the late Heavenly Yuan Realm.
Lin Yun's arrangement was very secure.
Everyone readily agreed.
Once the leaders of the departing team were decided, the other accompanying personnel were much easier to determine. In a short while, a team of over a hundred people was assembled. Lin Xia and Lin Dong also went along to gain experience.
Originally, Qing Tan also wanted to join the fun, but she had to stay behind to look after the Six Beasts.
"This task is very important. Only our Qing Tan can handle it. It's only for a few days, and we'll be back soon." In a small room, Lin Yun comforted the little loli.
"Brother Lin Yun, then you must come back quickly. If you come back late and my Cold Qi acts up and I freeze into an ice sculpture, you'll never see your little cutie again." Qing Tan pouted and lightly punched Lin Yun's chest with her small fists.
She also really wanted to go into the city, but Brother Lin Yun wanted her to stay and watch the Six Beasts.
"Little cutie" was a playful nickname Lin Yun occasionally used for Qing Tan in private. After helping her resolve her Cold Qi multiple times, they had spent a considerable amount of time alone together, and their relationship had become increasingly intimate. Qing Tan had also started to act a little spoiled around him.
Of course, this was also because Lin Yun doted on her too much, causing her to become dependent on him.
There was nothing he could do; who wouldn't love a little loli!
Lin Yun gently comforted her for a while and promised to bring back delicious food and fun things for her. Only then did Qing Tan stop and get off him.
These strawberries were planted too densely... Lin Yun touched his neck, which felt a little itchy and slightly painful, and the corners of his mouth involuntarily curved up forty-five degrees.
Fragrant! The next day, the Lin Clan's caravan, led by Lin Xiao, set off from Ironwood Manor.
A team of over twenty carts and more than a hundred people marched grandly towards Flame City.
Such a large team could not be hidden from others.
Soon, the Xie Family, who had been monitoring the Lin Clan, received the news.
Xie Qian quickly went to discuss with Lei Bao.
"Brother Bao, the Lin Clan has sent a caravan to Flame City, carrying your family's Ironwood, over twenty carts! Should we make a move?"
Lei Bao narrowed his eyes and asked, "Who is leading the team, and how many Heavenly Yuan Realm experts are there?"
"Hehe, this time the Lin Clan only has Lin Xiao leading the team, no other Heavenly Yuan Realm powerhouses."
"I think the Lin Clan also knows the importance of Ironwood Manor and doesn't dare to send out too much strength. That Lin Xiao is probably a discarded piece sent out to test the waters. Although his strength has recovered, it's not as good as before. He probably has no hope of advancing, which is why Lin Zhentian let him take the risk."
"Brother Bao, since they've sent them out, we don't need to be polite. We'll take them all, and it will also mean one less Heavenly Yuan Realm expert for the Lin Clan."
Xie Qian chuckled sinisterly.
Lei Bao shook his head, secretly pondering. Ever since the Lei Family lost four Heavenly Yuan Realm experts and suffered heavy losses, he had become cautious in everything he did.
"It shouldn't be that simple. First, release the news about the Lin Clan's caravan, let all the bandits along the way know."
"There will definitely be bandits who can't resist making a move. We'll observe first and see. No need to rush to act. If there's no trick, we'll intercept them when they return. It'll be perfect, as they will have already traded the Ironwood and Yang Yuan Stones, saving us trouble."
"When the time comes to intercept them, I'll leave it to your Xie Family. You handle it. During this time, I need to focus all my efforts on breaking through to the Core Formation Realm."
Xie Qian nodded, "Brother Bao, you are indeed thoughtful. I will go now and won't disturb your breakthrough to the Core Formation Realm."
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