Clan Treasury

"Enter the Clan Treasury?"

Hearing Lin Fan's words, Great Elder Lin Mu below the hall was taken aback before hurriedly stopping him. "Clan Leader, that cannot be allowed."

"The Clan Treasury is where the Lin Clan keeps countless treasures, including innumerable martial arts manuals, pills, and rare artifacts.

According to clan rules, only those who have made major contributions to the clan or won the clan tournament may enter it.

Lin Langtian has merely broken through to the Form Creation Realm. Even if his talent is exceptional, appointing him as Law Enforcement Elder is already sufficient. Rewarding him with entry to the Clan Treasury as well would be going too far."

As soon as he finished speaking, several elders behind Lin Mu who belonged to the Great Elder's faction also spoke up. "The Great Elder is right. We ask the Clan Leader to reconsider."

Seeing the Great Elder speak out against it, Lin Langtian shifted his gaze toward the old man in purple robes.

Seemingly noticing Lin Langtian looking at him, Great Elder Lin Mu slightly raised his eyelids, his expression unchanged, as though he were simply handling the matter impartially.

At this, Lin Langtian could not help cursing the old fox inwardly.

Although he disliked the Great Elder's actions, Lin Langtian did not feel much anger or embarrassment.

After all, he was no longer the narrow-minded, vindictive Lin Langtian of the past, but a transmigrator from Blue Star.

His sights had long since extended beyond the Lin Clan, the Great Yan Empire, and even the entire Eastern Xuan Region. Naturally, he would not haggle over such a trivial matter.

Besides, Lin Langtian knew that even if he said nothing, someone would argue for him on reasonable grounds.

Sure enough, while the Great Elder's faction was urging restraint, Lin Zhi stepped forward and respectfully cupped his hands toward Lin Fan.

"Reporting to the Clan Leader, I believe the Great Elder is mistaken. Langtian is now the foremost genius of the Lin Clan and the strongest among our younger generation. He represents the honor of the Lin Family.

Now that Langtian has broken through to the Form Creation Realm, is that not bringing glory to the Lin Family and greatly raising our prestige?

Furthermore, the Great Elder said that the clan tournament champion may enter the Clan Treasury. Then does the Great Elder believe that anyone in this vast Lin Family could defeat Langtian and claim the championship at the tournament several years from now?

In my view, there is nothing wrong with letting Langtian enter the Clan Treasury now."

After Lin Zhi finished, the many elders beside him who belonged to Lin Langtian's faction also voiced their agreement.

Lin Mu's brows furrowed slightly. Just as he was about to say something, Lin Fan directly waved his hand. "My decision is final. Langtian may enter the Clan Treasury once, but he may only choose one treasure of his choice. He is not permitted to take more."

Seeing Lin Fan's resolute expression, the Great Elder hesitated before finally sighing and saying no more.

Glancing at Lin Langtian, Great Elder Lin Mu narrowed his cloudy old eyes, a trace of doubt surfacing in his heart.

For some reason, whenever he looked at Lin Langtian, who sat calmly and revealed neither joy nor anger, he always felt as though the latter had become an entirely different person.

Strange, truly strange...

After the rewards had been bestowed, Lin Langtian and the others left the Lin Clan's main hall.

"Congratulations, Langtian, on becoming Law Enforcement Elder and gaining an opportunity to enter the Clan Treasury," Lin Zhi said with a light laugh.

Behind him, several elders from Lin Langtian's faction also offered their congratulations.

"Heh, I must also thank you all for speaking up for me just now. If Langtian achieves anything in the future, I certainly will not forget your help." Lin Langtian cupped his hands in thanks.

Hearing this, Lin Zhi and the others smiled faintly. Without them realizing it, their faction had become increasingly solidified.

After discussing matters for a while longer, Lin Langtian said, "Elder Lin Zhi, you are in charge of the Clan Treasury. Why not lead me there?"

"Heh, of course." Lin Zhi nodded with a smile, then bid farewell to the others alongside Lin Langtian.

Lin Langtian then followed Lin Zhi down the path at an unhurried pace. Along the way, they encountered quite a few members of the Lin Clan.

Most Lin Clan members revealed respectful expressions upon seeing him. The younger generation in particular would hastily move aside at the sight of him, their gazes filled with awe and admiration, as though they had seen an idol.

Lin Langtian raised his brows at this. He had not expected himself to be so popular within the Lin Clan.

However, recalling that although the Lin Langtian of the original timeline had greatly despised Lin Dong, who came from a branch family, he seemed to have treated the main family's members rather well, even taking great care of them.

Over time, his prestige had naturally become quite high.

Shaking his head, Lin Langtian stopped thinking about such matters and closely followed Lin Zhi's footsteps...

"We're almost there. Quite a few treasures in the Clan Treasury were rewards bestowed by that ancestor after he rose above the rest in the Hundred Dynasties War and entered a Super Sect.

Of course, some powerful Earth-grade Spirit Treasures possess spirituality. Whether you can obtain them will still depend on your fortune, but I believe you can certainly do it, Langtian."

As the two slowly made their way deeper into the Lin Clan, Lin Zhi told Lin Langtian about the Clan Treasury.

Lin Langtian nodded at this, growing somewhat curious about the Clan Treasury.

The Lin Clan's Clan Treasury was located near the depths of the clan grounds. There stood a steep cliff, and Lin Langtian and Lin Zhi stopped beneath it.

Around the cliff, several elegant pavilions lay hidden amid lush greenery, appearing and disappearing from view. The surroundings looked quite tranquil.

Yet beneath that tranquility, Lin Langtian sensed faint chills. Sweeping his gaze around, he knew that many Lin Clan experts must be concealed nearby. Such strict defenses truly befitted a forbidden ground of the clan.

Before Lin Langtian, at the base of the cliff, stood a massive and heavy Stone Door.

Faint energy ripples emanated from the Stone Door, and several guard elders stood outside it.

"Elder Lin Zhi, isn't today your day off? Why have you come?" one of the guard elders stepped forward and asked.

"Heh, Langtian has broken through to the Form Creation Realm. By the Clan Leader's order, he is permitted to enter the Clan Treasury and freely choose one item. I brought him here," Lin Zhi said.

"Oh, Langtian has actually broken through to the Form Creation Realm? At such a pace, even compared to Wang Zhong of the Wang Clan and the Third Prince of the Imperial Clan, he would not be inferior."

Hearing Lin Zhi's words, the guard elders were all pleasantly surprised.

"Enough. Langtian's talent was never weaker than those two. What is there to make such a fuss about?" Lin Mu waved his hand, then said, "Open the Stone Door."

The elders exchanged looks and chuckled before acting together, sending streams of energy toward the enormous Stone Door.

At once, the Stone Door trembled. In the end, it slowly split open along a crack, and an astonishing surge of energy poured faintly from within.

"All right, Langtian, go in. According to the rules, you may remain in the Clan Treasury for no longer than one month, and you may take at most one treasure.

Even I do not have the authority to make an exception for you," Lin Zhi turned to Lin Langtian and said.

Lin Langtian smiled faintly. "Don't worry, Elder Lin Zhi. I understand the rules."

With that, he cupped his hands toward Lin Zhi and the others before stepping through the Stone Door.

After Lin Langtian entered, Lin Zhi and the others worked together once more to control the Stone Door, slowly closing it shut...