Lin Family of Qingyang Town

Next morning, just as dawn broke and Lin City began to stir with activity, Lin Ke'er and the others had already finished preparing in the front courtyard of the Lin Clan.

Thus, when Lin Langtian arrived, the five of them were already fully equipped and ready to set off.

"Brother Langtian, you're here. We're all ready; we're just waiting for your order to depart."

Lin Ke'er's azure beautiful eyes looked at the handsome youth approaching her as she smiled sweetly.

Beside her, Lin Chen and the other four also gazed expectantly at Lin Langtian. Their destination was the Imperial Capital, the capital of the Great Yan Empire. Even as members of the Lin Clan, they could not help but feel greatly anticipatory.

"Heh, since you're all ready, let's set out directly." Looking at the five burdens before him, Lin Langtian sighed inwardly, though he smiled lightly on the surface.

"Alright, Brother Langtian. These are the Black Scale Horses the clan prepared for us. With them, we should reach the Imperial Capital in less than ten days."

Lin Chen led over an extraordinary steed covered from head to toe in black scales and handed its reins to Lin Langtian.

Taking the reins of the Black Scale Horse, Lin Langtian patted its head. As if sensing the formidable aura of its master, the originally wild and unruly steed became remarkably docile.

Black Scale Horses were specially bred by the Lin Clan. Their defining feature was the black, fish-scale-like armor covering their bodies. They could travel thousands of li in a day, making them excellent mounts for long journeys.

However, now that he was a Shaping Realm expert, he could already use Essence Manipulation Manifestation. If he formed his essence into a giant eagle, he could even fly.

But that method consumed too much essence, and with Lin Ke'er and the other five young generation members of the clan beside him, the Black Scale Horses were a rather good means of travel.

"Since everything is ready, let us depart." Lin Langtian leaped up and mounted the Black Scale Horse. Then, with a crack of his whip, the horse turned and galloped toward the outskirts of Lin City.

"Yes." Lin Chen and the others nodded, mounted their own Black Scale Horses, and swiftly followed Lin Langtian.

Imperial City, the most esteemed city in the Great Yan Dynasty. Setting aside those elusive Super Sects, at least on the surface, the Imperial Family was the publicly acknowledged ruler of the Great Yan Dynasty.

And the Imperial City was naturally the grandest and most majestic presence in the entire dynasty!

The Imperial City stood in the eastern part of Great Yan Commandery, directly facing Lin City from afar. Although Lin City was said to be comparable in scale to the Imperial City, it was still somewhat inferior in certain respects.

After all, no matter what, the Lin Clan still maintained a measure of caution toward the ruler of the Great Yan Dynasty. Only a wise clan could truly endure through the ages.

Yet whether it was the Imperial Family, the Lin Clan, the other Three Great Clans, or those Great Sects holding considerable influence within the Great Yan Dynasty, all held immense goodwill toward the soon-to-arrive Ling Qingzhu.

For they knew that in the vast Eastern Xuan Region, nations like the Great Yan Empire were as numerous as the sands of the sea. Only the Super Sects were the true rulers.

And Ling Qingzhu, as a disciple of a Super Sect, was like an Imperial Clan noblewoman visiting the countryside—lofty beyond reach, inspiring both reverence and awe.

Although Lin City was not far from the Imperial City and could normally be reached in two or three days, a group of young people traveling together naturally could not simply spend every day trudging along dully.

Thus, after sightseeing and enjoying themselves along the way, more than half a month had passed by the time Lin Langtian and his group reached the Imperial City.

Fortunately, the welcoming ceremony the Imperial Family had prepared for Ling Qingzhu was set for a month later. Otherwise, they would have been late.

The enormous Imperial City stood quietly upon the plains. Beneath the dusky evening sky, it resembled an ancient ferocious beast, emanating a heart-palpitating aura.

The city wall was immensely tall and majestic, stretching all the way to the end of sight with no visible boundary. This alone showed just how terrifyingly vast the Imperial City was.

When Lin Langtian and the others were still some distance from the Imperial City, they dismounted their Black Scale Horses, took hold of the reins, and slowly made their way toward the city.

Riding horses within the Imperial City was strictly forbidden. This was an edict of the Imperial Family. Even clan members of the Lin Clan like Lin Langtian and the others could not openly violate it.

Otherwise, it would amount to a provocation against the Imperial Family.

Although they were still some distance from the Imperial City, the roads extending in every direction were already crowded with people and bustling with activity. In terms of liveliness, it was no weaker than Lin City.

"As expected of the Imperial Capital. It truly is prosperous."

Lin Ke'er and the others could not help sighing as they looked upon the magnificent city.

"Heh, no matter what, this is still the Imperial Family's directly governed territory. Naturally, it must display the bearing of the Imperial Clan." Lin Langtian gazed into the distance before smiling faintly.

As his words fell, Lin Langtian walked toward the Imperial City at an unhurried pace.

Seeing this, Lin Ke'er and the others quickly followed close behind.

Although the city gate was exceptionally broad, the immense flow of people still made the area unbearably crowded.

However, when Lin Chen took out a Golden Token engraved with the character "Lin," the guards at the gate froze briefly before immediately letting them through with respectful expressions.

Lin—this was the Lin Clan, one of the Four Great Clans of the Great Yan Empire. Even the Imperial Family had to treat them seriously.

As a mere city guard, he naturally could not afford to offend such great figures.

Thus, in only a short while, Lin Langtian and his group entered the vast city without any difficulty.

Magnificent. Grand.

Upon entering the city, Lin Langtian swept his gaze across it. When he saw the countless buildings stretching beyond sight, even he raised his brows slightly. Such a massive city was practically a small nation of its own.

From this, it was clear that the Imperial Family truly deserved to be called the foremost force in the Great Yan Empire.

This Imperial Capital fully displayed the Imperial Family's deep foundations.

Standing amid the bustling, clamorous streets filled with people, Lin Langtian did not marvel for long before squeezing into the crowd.

The Lin Family naturally had its own foothold within the Imperial Capital. As one of the Four Great Clans, it still possessed such foundations.

After passing through several streets, Lin Langtian looked at the two enormous words "Lin Mansion" above the entrance and signaled for Lin Chen to knock on the door.

Before long, a middle-aged man in yellow robes came out. His face had initially shown some displeasure at being disturbed, but the moment he saw Lin Langtian, it immediately broke into a fawning smile.

"So it is the Law Enforcement Elder. We received word several days ago that you would be honoring us with your presence. We have finally been waiting for you."

Hearing this, Lin Langtian nodded slightly. He had traveled for several consecutive days, and now that he had reached his destination, the most pressing matter was to rest and recover.

After that, he would inquire about Ling Qingzhu and the Imperial Family Auction...

As one flower bloomed in two branches, let us tell each side in turn.

Just as Lin Langtian arrived at the Imperial Capital, in Yan City of Tiandu Commandery, tens of thousands of li away from Great Yan Commandery—

Qingyang Town, Lin Family.

At this moment, outside the gates of the Lin Family, an old man in gray robes, dusty from travel, looked at the Lin Family Branch clan members passing back and forth and smiled lightly.

"My old friend, good fortune is coming to your Lin Family of Qingyang Town..."