Return to Ironwood Manor, Begin Cultivating Spirit Formations! [Four updates, seeking follow-up reads]

After that, Lin Yan and Lin Dong continued walking forward.

However, when passing by a jewelry shop, Lin Yan deliberately stopped his footsteps, picked out a few pieces, and bought them.

"Brother Lin Yan, I still have to say, you really know how to coax a woman into being happy."

Seeing this, Lin Dong couldn't help but sigh with genuine emotion.

Lin Yan gave a light cough and replied righteously, "What do you mean by coax? This is called being thoughtful."

The two soon left the jewelry shop and continued on their way. Before long, they successfully arrived at their destination and reunited with Lin Xiao and the others.

"Father, how did it go?"

As soon as he saw Lin Xiao, Lin Dong walked up with a grin and asked him.

"Heh, not bad. There's no need to worry about finding buyers for things like Yang Origin Stones, and the price we sold them for was quite decent. Three hundred Yang Origin Stones were exchanged for thirty-two Yang Yuan Pills," Lin Xiao replied with a smile, clearly quite satisfied with this transaction.

"Dong'er, Yan'er, out of these thirty-two Yang Yuan Pills, take six each for your cultivation." Lin Zhentian was also very satisfied with the deal, but compared to Lin Xiao, Lin Zhentian held greater authority in the Lin Clan. Thus, in front of everyone, he simply waved his hand and gifted twelve Yang Yuan Pills to Lin Yan and Lin Dong.

This was clearly a significant reward; after all, they had only earned thirty-two Yang Origin Stones in total, yet Lin Zhentian had given nearly half of the proceeds directly to Lin Yan and Lin Dong, with the remainder reserved for the clan.

However, no one raised any objections to Lin Zhentian's arrangement. They were well aware that Lin Dong and Lin Yan were the primary contributors to obtaining so many Yang Origin Stones this time. Moreover, to the Lin Clan, the value of Lin Dong and Lin Yan was even greater.

If they could be helped to grow stronger faster, then no matter how many resources were invested in them, it would be worth it.

"Many thanks, Grandfather."

Hearing this, Lin Yan and Lin Dong quickly cupped their hands to thank Lin Zhentian.

Lin Zhentian laughed heartily and said, "You two children, what is this for? We are all family; there is no need to be so formal."

"Once you have the Yang Yuan Pills, remember to cultivate diligently. The future of the Lin Clan depends on you two."

Lin Zhentian stroked his beard as he spoke, his words making no attempt to hide the high regard he held for Lin Yan and Lin Dong.

The two nodded in response to Lin Zhentian.

Suddenly, however, Lin Mang burst in, his face gloomy as he said to Lin Zhentian, "Father, the price of the ironwood was cut by a full thirty percent. I went to great lengths to find out that it was the Lei Clan playing tricks behind the scenes."

Everyone felt a surge of irritation upon hearing this, but since it was not yet time to tear off the mask with the Lei Clan, they silently swallowed their resentment.

Lin Yan's gaze turned cold. The longer he stayed with the Lin Clan, the more he felt the kindness of his clansmen, and his sense of belonging to the family grew stronger.

Therefore, he began to ponder silently.

It seemed that he would have to accelerate his cultivation.

And then, he would have to pull out this thorn that was the Lei Clan, which kept causing trouble.

The group soon left Flame City and headed back toward Ironwood Manor.

Since the business they had come to conduct was finished, there was no point in lingering in Flame City any longer.

As soon as Lin Yan returned to Ironwood Manor, he saw Qing Tan, Lin Xia, and the others.

Presumably, because Ironwood Manor possessed a Yang Origin Stone mine, Lin Zhentian had summoned as many clansmen as possible to the estate with the goal of mining more Yang Origin Stones.

"Brother Lin Yan, Brother Lin Dong, you're back."

Qing Tan and Lin Xia had been waiting for Lin Yan and the others at the entrance of Ironwood Manor for a long time. Seeing the two approach, they were quite delighted. Qing Tan was the first to step forward, smiling as she spoke to them.

"Mm, we're back."

Lin Dong replied to Qing Tan with a smile.

Lin Yan, however, took out two pieces of exquisite jewelry and handed them to Qing Tan. He smiled and said, "Here, Qing Tan, these two—one is for you, and the other is for Aunt Liu. Take them."

Qing Tan was naturally overjoyed. She took the jewelry and couldn't help but admire it, unable to put it down.

She opened her eyes wide and said to Lin Yan, "Brother Lin Yan, can you help me put on this necklace?"

Lin Yan was more than happy to oblige. His fingers brushed against Qing Tan's neck, causing her ears to flush red. "There, it looks beautiful."

Qing Tan responded shyly, "Thank you, Brother Lin Yan."

Afterward, she happily took the gift to give to Liu Yan, who was inside the house.

Lin Yan then looked at Lin Xia, who was standing to the side with a calm expression. The latter kept looking left and right, deliberately avoiding looking at Lin Yan.

"What's wrong, Sister Lin Xia? Are you angry?" Lin Yan asked Lin Xia with a grin.

Lin Xia didn't look at him and replied, "Which eye did you see me being angry with?"

Lin Yan pulled out her gift as well. "Sigh, I didn't forget you, Sister Lin Xia. Look, I prepared a gift for you too."

Lin Xia was surprised to hear this. She looked toward Lin Yan's palm and indeed saw another bracelet.

A smile appeared on her face, though her tone remained stubborn. "I didn't expect you to remember your sister when there's something good."

Lin Yan replied with a smile, "How could I dare to forget? If I could forget anyone, how could I forget my sister?"

Lin Xia finally let out a soft huff. "I suppose you little brat still have a conscience!"

The group soon gathered for a meal, as the journey back from Flame City had brought them close to dinner time. Besides, having earned so many Yang Yuan Pills today, it was truly a cause for celebration.

After a sumptuous dinner, everyone left the main hall, intending to return to their respective homes.

"Cultivate well, Brother Lin Dong. Once I'm done with my business here, I'll come find you for that secret manual."

Before parting, Lin Yan reminded Lin Dong one last time. Neither of them needed to mine, so it would be best to devote all their time during this period to cultivation.

"Understood, Brother Lin Yan."

Lin Dong nodded at Lin Yan with great solemnity, taking his words earnestly to heart.

Lin Yan patted Lin Dong on the shoulder and soon departed.

Afterward, he hurried toward his home.

After a simple bath to wash away the sweat of the day, Lin Yan began to close his eyes and rest his mind.

Once he had restored his mental state to its peak, Lin Yan took out the rewards he had obtained from the system.

[Basic Theory of Spirit Array Masters!]

[First-Order Spirit Gathering Array Diagram!]

[First-Order Fire Spirit Array Diagram!]

Looking at these treasures obtained from the system, a hint of burning heat appeared in Lin Yan's eyes.

As long as he could master these things, then from this day forward, he would also be a Spirit Array Master and could construct spirit arrays!

Yao Lao's divine sense happened to be released, and he immediately discovered the items Lin Yan had taken out.

He instantly became very interested.

"Yo, little friend, a Spirit Array Master?"

"What kind of rare profession is this?"