Clan Treasury

"Enter the Clan Treasury?"

Hearing Lin Fan's words, Great Elder Lin Mu, standing below, was taken aback before hurriedly objecting, "Clan Leader, you must not."

"The Clan Treasury is where our Lin Clan stores countless treasures, containing innumerable martial arts techniques, pills, and rare artifacts.

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

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

As soon as he finished speaking, several elders behind Lin Mu who belonged to the Great Elder's faction also spoke up in agreement. "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 remained unchanged, as though he were simply handling matters impartially.

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

Though he disliked the Great Elder's actions somewhat, Lin Langtian was not particularly angered.

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

His sights had long surpassed the Lin Clan, the Great Yan Empire, and even the entire Eastern Xuan Region. Naturally, he would not quibble over such a 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 against it, 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 our Lin Clan and the strongest among our Young Generation. He represents the honor of our Lin Family.

"Now that Langtian has broken through to the Shaping Realm, is that not bringing glory to our Lin Family and greatly raising our Lin Family's prestige?

"Moreover, 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 can defeat Langtian and claim the championship at the clan tournament several years from now?

"I see no harm in allowing Langtian to enter the Clan Treasury now."

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

Seeing this, Lin Mu frowned 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 to speak, but in the end, he merely sighed and said no more.

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

For some reason, whenever he looked at Lin Langtian, who sat as steady as a rock and revealed neither joy nor anger, he always felt as if 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 Great Hall.

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

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

"Hehe, I must also thank all of you elders for speaking up for me just now. Should Langtian achieve anything in the future, I certainly will not forget your assistance," Lin Langtian said, cupping his hands in thanks.

Hearing Lin Langtian's words, Lin Zhi and the others smiled faintly. Unknowingly, their faction had become even more firmly consolidated.

After discussing matters a little longer, Lin Langtian said, "Elder Lin Zhi, you are in charge of the Clan Treasury. Why don't you take me there?"

"Hehe, of course," Lin Zhi replied with a nod and a smile. He then bid the others farewell with Lin Langtian.

Afterward, Lin Langtian followed Lin Zhi down the road 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 quickly step aside whenever they saw him, their eyes filled with reverence and admiration, as though they had encountered an idol.

Seeing this, Lin Langtian raised his brow. He had not expected himself to be so popular within the Lin Clan.

But recalling that, in the Original Timeline, although Lin Langtian had greatly despised Lin Dong, who came from a branch family, he seemed to have treated those of the main family rather well, even taking great care of them.

Over time, it was only natural that his prestige had become considerable.

Shaking his head, Lin Langtian stopped thinking about these things and closely followed Lin Zhi's steps...

"We're almost there. Quite a few treasures in the Clan Treasury were rewards bestowed by that ancestor after he had Stood Out 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 depend on your fortune. But I believe you can certainly do it, Langtian."

As the two slowly headed deeper into the Lin Clan, Lin Zhi told Lin Langtian about the Clan Treasury.

Hearing this, Lin Langtian nodded, his curiosity toward the Clan Treasury growing slightly.

The Clan Treasury was located near the depths of the Lin Clan. There stood a steep cliff, and Lin Langtian and Lin Zhi came to a stop beneath it.

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

Yet beneath this tranquility, Lin Langtian sensed faint chills. Sweeping his gaze around, he knew that numerous Lin Clan Experts had to be hidden nearby. Such tight defenses truly befitted a clan Forbidden Land.

On the cliff before Lin Langtian stood a massive, heavy stone gate.

Faint Energy Fluctuations emanated from the stone gate, and several guard elders were standing outside it.

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

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

"Oh? Langtian has actually broken through to the Shaping Realm? At such a pace, even compared with Wang Zhong of the Wang Clan and the Imperial Family's Third Prince, he would not fall short."

At Lin Zhi's words, the guarding Elders all exclaimed in delight.

"Enough. Langtian's talent was never inferior to those two. What's there to make such a fuss about?" Lin Mu waved a hand, then said, "Open the stone gate."

Hearing this, the Elders exchanged glances and chuckled. Then they acted together, firing streams of Energy Fluctuation toward the massive stone gate.

At once, the stone gate trembled before slowly splitting open along a crack. From within that crack, an astonishing Energy Fluctuation surged forth.

"Alright, Langtian, go in. By the rules, you may remain in the Clan Treasury for no more than one month, and you may take only one treasure at most.

Even I have no 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."

After saying that, he cupped his hands toward Lin Zhi and the others before stepping through the stone gate.

After Lin Langtian entered, Lin Zhi and the others worked together once more, controlling the stone gate as it slowly closed...