Two thousand miles outside Yunyuan Immortal City.

Wo Hu Mountain.

Outside the grand array surrounding the Lin family's grounds.

A flash of escape light descended to the ground, revealing a figure in blue.

It was Shen Xuan.

He announced his name.

Soon, the mist of the array dispersed, and out came a flash of escape light, transforming into a blue-robed Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

"Welcome, Fellow Daoist Shen. I am Lin Xingcheng, and the Patriarch Lin Xingye will arrive shortly."

"A few days ago, the Patriarch received a letter from Master Wuchen, informing us that a high-ranking disciple, adept in Thunder Techniques, would visit. We've awaited this eagerly."

Shen Xuan slightly smiled.

"You are too kind, Fellow Daoist. I only know a bit about Thunder Techniques and seldom engage in conflicts."

Lin Xingcheng led Shen Xuan into the Lin family grounds.

As they walked, he introduced the Lin family's situation.

While they were exchanging pleasantries, the sound of something breaking through the air arose as two escape lights dashed in.

It was the Patriarch of the Lin family, bringing along another Foundation Establishment from the Lin family, personally arriving to welcome him.

A moment later.

The Patriarch's mansion.

This was the place with the densest Spiritual Qi in Wo Hu Mountain, covering more than ten acres, with Spiritual Qi concentrated like smoke and mist.

In the reception hall.

A banquet had already been prepared.

The three Foundation Establishments of the Lin family all accompanied him.

The patriarch of the Lin family laughed and said: "I heard that Master Wuchen invited a high-ranking disciple for assistance, and Lin was elated. Today, I am fortunate to finally meet you!"

"Xingye offers a toast to Fellow Daoist Shen first!"

Shen Xuan also drank it in one go.

"This is Lin Xingping. Our Lin family, in this Weimu County, holds a modest reputation."

Lin Xingye was quite proud.

He had every reason to be proud.

Under his leadership, the Lin family grew from two to three in the Foundation Establishment.

Moreover, there is a Foundation Establishment Seed, about to establish its foundation.

The Foundation Establishment Pill was already prepared.

Only the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object "Ashoka Fruit" remained.

It is one of the best Foundation Establishment Spiritual Objects for Wood Cultivators.

Very difficult to preserve for long periods.

Market supply is scarce, with prices but no market.

Fortunately, there is a Cyan Spirit Secret Realm in Weimu County.

Jointly controlled by the county's Cultivation Clans.

It opens once every sixty years.

The opening day is when the Ashoka Fruit matures.

Before coming, Shen Xuan reviewed the intelligence on the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm.

It's merely a small secret realm.

Hundreds of years ago, after being discovered by the Bishui Sect, it was repeatedly pillaged many times.

Valuable Heavenly and Earthly Treasures were long taken by the Bishui Sect.

Now, inside the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm, there are no longer any valuable Spiritual Objects.

But this is relative to the Bishui Sect.

For these Foundation Establishment Clans, it remains a rare treasure trove.

Many of the treasures inside are still very useful to Foundation Establishment Clans.

The Ashoka Fruit is one of them.

In Weimu County, the Tianhua Guan family and Luoyan Zeng family are the strongest, each with five Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

The Wo Hu Lin family, with its three Foundation Establishments, is considered strong.

There are also four or five families with strength comparable to the Lin family.

This time, when the secret realm opens, the Lin family specifically used a major ancestral favor to request Master Wuchen to send help.

They are determined to obtain the Ashoka Fruit.

At first, Shen Xuan thought the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm was some perilous place.

After seeing the intelligence provided by the Celestial Fragrance Pavilion, he couldn't help but laugh wryly.

The Cultivation Clans of Weimu County are somewhat weaker than those of Cyan Yang Prefecture.

The so-called seven major Foundation Establishment families, the weakest, have only two Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

However, the Foundation Establishment Clans of Weimu County are quite united.

Under the lead of the Guan family and Zeng family, they formed an alliance to jointly manage the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm and together prevented outsiders from entering the secret realm.

In the past, those entering the secret realm were mostly from the seven major Foundation Establishment families.

For the Weimu County Cultivation Clans, the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm remained an invaluable opportunity.

Since everyone was part of Weimu County and developed together, there was rarely any life-and-death struggle in the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm in the past.

But as time went on.

By now, resources have become scarce, with every family lacking Spirit Stones.

As it concerns the opportunities for cultivators and the development of family descendants, the atmosphere within the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm has gradually become tense.

In several previous times within the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm, there were Foundation Establishment Cultivators who perished.

This incident almost led to a rift among the seven major Foundation Establishment families, with the alliance nearly collapsing.

Thus, the Guan family and Zeng family deliberated and decided that from this time onward, the allocation of places in the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm would be reformed.

The number of secret realm spots obtained by each family would be one less than the number of their Foundation Establishment cultivators.

It would no longer be limited to the people of the seven major Foundation Establishment families.

It could be a tributor from the family, or they could invite external aid.

The secret realm spots could be transferred.

However, in the secret realm, life and death are not accounted for.

The seven major Foundation Establishment families must not use this as an excuse to launch clan wars.

This clause was quickly unanimously agreed upon by all seven major Foundation Establishment families.

Weaker families did not dare to send people into the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm easily.

For them, each Foundation Establishment Cultivator was cultivated by the family with great effort and could not perish in the secret realm.

Even if the secret realm was risky, it was better to invite outsiders to enter or transfer the secret realm spots.

And the stronger families, relatively speaking, increased their share of harvests from the secret realm, which of course they welcomed with open arms.

This led to the Lin family seeking help from Master Wuchen.

In theory, this kind of abandoned small secret realm is rarely involved with Sect disciples of Song Country.

Master Wuchen asking him to assist the Lin family was somewhat overkill.

No wonder Ruan Siting told him not to worry.

In the eyes of Sect Foundation Establishment Cultivators, Clan Foundation Establishment Cultivators are much weaker than them.

In terms of Cultivation Techniques, Spiritual Power, Divine Sense, Flesh Body, and Magical Treasures, they lag in all aspects.

After three rounds of drinks, the patriarch of the Lin family took out a Geography Jade Scroll.

"This is the map of the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm; please take it, Fellow Daoist Shen."

"Additionally, our Lin family has two spots. Besides Fellow Daoist Shen, there is another daoist who has been a tributor to our Lin family for many years and will enter the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm with Fellow Daoist Shen. I will be outside the secret realm for support."

Shen Xuan laughed and said: "Since the patriarch has arranged it, I would rather graciously accept!"

These were polite words.

But coming from the mouth of a high-ranking disciple, the patriarch of the Lin family was very pleased.

Especially enthusiastic towards Shen Xuan.

Shen Xuan was also secretly using the Insight Technique to observe the three Foundation Establishments of the Lin Family.

Only the Patriarch of the Lin Family was at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

The other two were both at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Next, Shen Xuan rested in the Lin Family's territory.

Waiting for another tributor invited by the Lin Family.

During this period, Lin Xingcheng led Shen Xuan to tour Wo Hu Ridge.

Explaining to him past events of the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm.

During which, Lin Xingcheng also introduced a younger member of the Lin Family to him.

"My young daughter, Lin Zhuying, greets Senior Shen!"

Shen Xuan was slightly taken aback.

The green bamboo is deeply hidden in the greenery, the figure of the beauty is hazy in meaning.

The name reflects the person.

Lin Zhuying resembled a green bamboo, tall and elegant, swaying with an air of mystique and enigma.

Shen Xuan was naturally not stunned by her appearance.

In the Cultivation Realm, cultivators of both genders appeared far more attractive than ordinary people.

As if facial beautifying in the past life, unless one's base was too poor, under the nourishment of Spiritual Qi, they all held their own charm and charisma.

What surprised Shen Xuan was that, through the Insight Technique, this woman appeared to be in her forties, yet she astonishingly possessed a Qi Cultivation Realm at the Perfection Stage.

Moreover, the cultivation technique she practiced was of extraordinary origin.

The aura emanating from Lin Zhuying was pure and solid, greatly surpassing the quality of the Patriarch Lin Xingye's technique.

It was far from within the capability of a common Foundation Establishment Clan to pass down.

"Are you the one who needs the Ashoka Fruit for Foundation Establishment?"

"Reporting to Senior Shen, it is indeed this young girl."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Rest assured. I will surely bring you the Ashoka Fruit. Cultivate diligently and do not let down the family's intentions."

Shen Xuan encouraged her briefly.

With Lin Zhuying's aptitude, should she succeed in Foundation Establishment, she will certainly have notable accomplishments in the future.

A female cultivator at Foundation Establishment can be far more impactful than a male cultivator at that stage.

If one marries deeply, the partner could be several minor stages higher, or even across a great realm.

Thus, Shen Xuan was glad to do a favor easily.

"This young girl thanks Senior Shen!"

After Lin Zhuying withdrew.

Only then did Lin Xingcheng speak frankly.

Accompanying Shen Xuan into the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm this time was Lin Zhuying's mentor.

Also a tributor of thirty-some years to the Lin Family, known as Scholar Qianzhu.

"A female cultivator?"

"Yes. Fellow Daoist Shen should not underestimate Fellow Daoist Qianzhu, she..."

Lin Xingcheng thought for a moment and said hesitantly, "Fellow Daoist Shen, there are matters I cannot discuss. In short, once Scholar Qianzhu returns, discuss with her in person."

Shen Xuan immediately understood.

This Scholar Qianzhu is either difficult to deal with, or too formidable for the Lin Family to offend.

Several days later.

The Lin Family hosted another banquet.

This time, besides the three of the Lin Family's Foundation Establishments, Lin Zhuying was conspicuously present.

Seated at the main seat was Scholar Qianzhu.

Shen Xuan glanced over.

Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, with a strong aura.

Not an ordinary loose cultivator.

The Lin Patriarch eagerly introduced Scholar Qianzhu.

"This is Fellow Daoist Shen Xuan, invited by Master Wuchen. A True Disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect and a Thunder Cultivator."

Upon hearing this, Scholar Qianzhu hurriedly stood up.

"Qianzhu of the Profound Bamboo Sect, greets Fellow Daoist Shen."

"Ah, so it is a fellow of the Profound Bamboo Sect. I have always wondered which high master has come!"

The two exchanged glances with a smile and politely saluted each other.

Scholar Qianzhu carries herself haughtily, a demeanor she shows towards the Lin Family's Foundation Establishment cultivators.

If she were to put on airs in front of Shen Xuan, it wouldn't be considered pride but foolishness.

Of course, Shen Xuan also showed ample respect to Scholar Qianzhu.

Repeatedly offering, allowing Scholar Qianzhu to sit at the main seat.

Effectively acknowledging herself beneath Scholar Qianzhu.

After some pleasantries.

The Lin Patriarch spoke, "How fortunate for the Lin Family! To receive the support of Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and Fellow Daoist Shen!"

"On this trip to the secret realm, aside from the Ashoka Fruit, any harvests belong entirely to Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and Fellow Daoist Shen."

"Additionally, I've received news. The Guan Family and Zeng Family have both hired strong practitioners. Some Foundation Establishment clans have even sold off their secret realm slots."

"I ask Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and Fellow Daoist Shen to be especially vigilant."

Upon this, the Lin Patriarch glanced at both Scholar Qianzhu and Shen Xuan, with a questioning look.

"Do the two fellow Daoists plan to act independently or explore together once inside the secret realm?"

Shen Xuan asked, "Patriarch Lin, what do you mean by this?"

"The secret realm transports randomly, dispersing individuals upon entry."

"However, after many explorations of the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm, each family has developed response strategies. Our Lin Family has even crafted Communication Jade Pendants specifically for the secret realm. I wonder if the two will need them?"

Upon hearing this.

Shen Xuan and Scholar Qianzhu exchanged glances.

Scholar Qianzhu gently shook her head.

Shen Xuan then spoke up, "We won't be needing the Communication Jade Pendants. Fellow Daoist Qianzhu and I will discuss how we contact within."

Being disciples of sects, both he and Scholar Qianzhu had their ways to communicate in the secret realm.

There was no need to use the Lin Family's Communication Jade Pendants.

Of course, this was also a precaution.

A cultivator's movements shouldn't be easily known to others.

This time, the Cyan Spirit Secret Realm posed a greater danger than before.

Yet as long as it's below the Core Formation True Master level, Shen Xuan remained unafraid.

Setting aside the potential gains, keeping his life was no challenge.

The chances of demise were nearly zero.

Others face numerous crises, seeking fortune amid danger, treading on thin ice.

For him, it was merely an idle stroll.

If anyone dared to plot against him.

Shen Xuan wouldn't mind claiming their assets.

After the banquet.

Shen Xuan went alone to Scholar Qianzhu's residence.

In the secret chamber.

Scholar Qianzhu stared at Shen Xuan intently.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, may I impertinently ask, if you encounter a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivator, can you handle it?"

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