Breakthrough to the Mid-Heavenly Yuan Realm

Lin Yun had previously warned Six Beasts that those coming down were his family and told them to behave themselves.

He had not expected these six fellows to be so well-behaved.

Standing there in perfect formation, they looked like street thugs welcoming their boss.

Qing Tan, standing beside them, was startled as well.

Slap! Slap!

Qing Tan reached out and smacked Bao Qiang and Bao Zhen on the heads.

"Come over and lie down."

She grabbed the two leopards by their heads and pulled them over. She had been treating their wounds earlier and had not finished yet.

"Gulp..."

Lin Zhentian, Lin Xiao, and the others collectively swallowed. Lin Xiao's heart had practically leapt into his throat just now.

Those were vicious leopards at the mid-Heavenly Yuan Realm, yet they were so obedient under Qing Tan's hands.

Lin Ken took a deep breath and calmed himself from his shock.

"Lin Yun, didn't you say they had both been badly injured? They don't look injured at all."

"And why are there three more Fire Python Tigers?"

Lin Yun began explaining, "Grandfather, uncles, I made up what I said before. There were too many people around, so it was mainly for outsiders to hear. That is also what we should tell others from now on."

"As for the truth, it was like this..."

He immediately told them the same story he had told Lin Dong, leaving out the Beast Taming Art, the Alchemy Furnace, and such matters.

"That is why I have been going out so frequently lately."

After hearing of Lin Yun's legendary experiences, the elders all felt as if they were in a dream. They could only say that Lin Yun's fortune was simply too good.

"Next comes how to hold Ironwood Manor and develop the Yang Yuan Stone Mine."

"Taking Ironwood Manor means we have completely offended the Lei Family, and the Xie Family will also inevitably become our enemy."

"There is no need to explain the value of the Yang Yuan Stone Mine. I suggest that the Lin Family first consolidate our forces and temporarily center ourselves around Ironwood Manor, moving all family members and their dependents there."

"Otherwise, Qingyang Town and Ironwood Manor are half a day's journey apart, and we will not be able to look after both."

Lin Yun immediately discussed his plans with Lin Zhentian and the others.

Having witnessed Lin Yun's earlier actions, they no longer dared underestimate him and began taking his opinions seriously.

"We'll do as Yun'er says!" Lin Zhentian immediately made the decision.

Leaving aside the Yang Yuan Stone Mine, Ironwood Manor's industries alone surpassed the combined value of most of the Lin Family's holdings.

"Lin Ken, Lin Xiao, lead a team and relocate all Lin Family members here."

"Lin Mang, take people to organize Ironwood Manor and prepare accommodations for the clan members as quickly as possible."

"The mining of the Yang Yuan Stone Mine cannot be delayed either. Have the miners the Lei Family left behind continue mining for us."

The Lin Family sprang into action, moving overnight and working in an orderly fashion.

Because they moved quickly enough, the other factions had yet to react before the Lin Family had gathered its people and successfully occupied Ironwood Manor.

It was not until the next day that the major factions of Qingyang Town learned that the Lin Family had already moved into Ironwood Manor. Their transition had been astonishingly swift.

"Damn it!"

"Those shameless Lin Family bastards took advantage of the situation."

At the Lei Family, Lei Bao smashed a table with one palm. His face had gone pale with rage, and there seemed to be much more white in his hair.

Three days of consecutive bad news had dealt him a severe blow.

The funerals in Qingyang Town had not even been settled when two more people died at Ironwood Manor. Then, upon waking today, he learned that the Yang Yuan Stone Mine had been seized by the Lin Family.

"Those thieves from the Lin Family—how could their luck be so good? They just happened to encounter the Fire Python Tigers fighting the Black Iron Demon Leopards and got Ironwood Manor for nothing."

"Damned heavens, why are you targeting my Lei Family? Why didn't you let those Demon Beasts tear the Lin Family apart?"

Lei Bao pointed at the sky and cursed furiously. His Lei Family's luck was simply too terrible.

"Brother Bao, the Lin Family has only four Heavenly Yuan Realm experts. If our two families join forces, we can simply take it back," Xie Qian advised in a deep voice.

He too coveted the Yang Yuan Stone Mine. The Xie Family had lost two Heavenly Yuan Realm experts but still had three remaining. Together with Lei Bao, that made four. Moreover, both he and Lei Bao were late-Heavenly Yuan Realm experts. Defeating the Lin Family would not be a problem.

After suffering repeated blows, Lei Bao's eyes were now weary and bloodshot, his gaze utterly lifeless.

After a moment of silence, he said, "It would be unwise to seize Ironwood Manor now. The difference in strength between us and the Lin Family is not great. If we truly fight, even if we win, there is a high chance it will be a pyrrhic victory. And do not forget Mad Blade Martial Hall. That old fox Luo Cheng will not stand idly by."

"Then what do we do? Are we just going to let the Lin Family benefit for nothing?" Xie Qian looked unwilling.

"Let them benefit? Hmph. We are only letting them enjoy themselves for a while. What belongs to my Lei Family will not be so easily occupied." Lei Bao sneered. His entire presence became sharp as he looked at Xie Qian. "Send people to watch the Lin Family first and keep track of their movements. I am going to attempt a breakthrough into the Core Formation Realm!"

"A breakthrough into the Core Formation Realm?!" Xie Qian's eyes widened in shock, before a smile appeared on his face.

The Core Formation Realm was where true powerhouses stood. Once one successfully broke through, dealing with someone in the Heavenly Yuan Realm would be as easy as crushing an ant.

Xie Qian narrowed his eyes. "Brother Bao, how confident are you?"

"Seventy percent!"

Lei Bao held up seven fingers.

He had been stuck at the peak of the Heavenly Yuan Realm for many years and had vaguely touched upon the bottleneck of the Core Formation Realm.

Moreover, the Lei Family had accumulated some Yang Yuan Pills over the years. Combined with the recent mining of the Yang Yuan Stone Mine, they had obtained more than a hundred Yang Yuan Stones despite the short time. They were all on Lei Bao.

It was enough for him to enter seclusion and make his breakthrough.

As long as he successfully advanced to the Core Formation Realm, Lei Bao would reclaim everything he had lost, piece by piece.

Xie Qian beamed. "Good, excellent! Brother Bao, I'll wait for your good news."

Mad Blade Martial Hall!

"Master, do we still need to send someone to the Lin Family to discuss cooperation? They've already occupied Ironwood Manor." Wu Yun gave a bitter smile.

Luo Cheng took a deep breath and sighed. "Lin Zhentian truly has courage. He dared to make a move against Ironwood Manor so quickly, and he actually succeeded. He really is growing more formidable with age. I have no choice but to admire him."

After assessing the situation, Mad Blade Martial Hall had originally intended to cooperate with the Lin Family to take Ironwood Manor. Unfortunately, before they could even send anyone out, news arrived that the Lin Family had already seized it.

"Forget about discussing cooperation. Send someone to congratulate them instead, and take the chance to see what the Lin Family's situation is. Lin Zhentian isn't a reckless man. They must have something to rely on if they dared act this way."

"Yes, Master!"

The Lin Family smoothly took over Ironwood Manor, and no faction came forward to cause trouble.

The Lei and Xie Families acted as though nothing had happened, remaining utterly silent.

The Lin Family was likewise extremely low-key. Its members almost all stayed within Ironwood Manor, focusing on farming, logging, mining, and cultivation.

More than a month passed like this.

A powerful surge of Yuan Power erupted from the room where Lin Yun was cultivating.

Mission: Break through to the middle stage of the Heavenly Yuan Realm. Reward: Physique +2, Root Bone +2. Completed. Claim rewards?

"Claim!"

Lin Yun replied happily.

Physique 25 (one in a hundred) → Physique 27 (one in a hundred)

Root Bone 33 (one in a thousand) → Root Bone 35 (one in a thousand)

The attribute energy merged into his body, pushing his Physique beyond its limits once more. Waves of euphoria washed over him, leaving him incomparably comfortable.

"My Yuan Power has become more than ten times stronger. The Innate Yang Gang Qi truly lives up to its name." Lin Yun sighed as he held a crimson gourd.

Inside was the Innate Yang Gang Qi rewarded by the system. It offered unparalleled benefits to cultivation in the Heavenly Yuan Realm.

The reason he had broken through to the middle stage so quickly was entirely due to this Qi.

Lin Yun left his room and wandered around the manor.

Before long, Lin Zhentian pulled him over to discuss an important matter.

After more than a month of mining, the Lin Family had obtained a batch of Yang Yuan Stones.

It was time to enter the city!

A high-end resource like Yang Yuan Stones could only be traded in Yancheng.

And for the current Lin Family, who would lead the team to Yancheng was a very important question.

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