Chapter 153: Chapter 153 Family Arrangements
"My fellow family members, the more critical the moment, the less we can afford to panic. Even if the sky were to fall, there would be someone tall enough to uphold it!"
"Our Lin Family has weathered storms for three to four hundred years, relying not on powerful strength, but on our unity as a family, passing down our will through generations!"
As soon as Lin Xianzhi finished speaking, his authoritative eyes swept over everyone present.
The other Family Elders and cultivators quieted down.
Then, Lin Xianzhi turned to Lin Shiming.
"Shiming, you make the arrangements. According to some inside information, the Spirit Talisman Sect's territory in Youzhou has already been conquered. In addition to that, half of the Spirit Beast Sect's territory in Heavenly River State has also fallen. The situation indeed looks grim!"
"Yes, Seventh Great-Uncle!" Lin Shiming nodded, feeling a tremendous pressure in his mind.
In a war between three kingdoms, even Golden Core cultivators were involved; their Foundation Establishment family was like a small boat on a vast sea, liable to be capsized by the great tides at any moment.
"First, let's decide on who will go to battle. Since Shijie has not yet made a public appearance, we have four people at the Foundation Establishment level. Three will go to battle: myself, my father, and Seventh Great-Uncle. Big brother, you will replace the Fifth Uncle and be the publicly known guardian of our family!"
"Secondly, as for the late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivators in the family, we will mainly select from the members of the Demon Hunting Team. Uncle, you will screen the candidates for this task. The Alchemy Hall and Artifact Refining Hall will go all out to concoct elixirs. Shitao, Fifth Grandpa, you two will take charge of this.
We can use all the Spiritual Medicines obtained in the Yellow Grade Secret Realm to craft Healing Pills and Restoration Elixirs!"
"Yes!" Lin Houyong, Lin Shitao, and Lin Yutie responded in unison.
"Fifth Grandpa, as the head of the family's commerce division, you should gradually withdraw our trading teams from their ventures and cut down on the personnel, focusing mainly on operating in the Xing County Square Market and Lingnan County Square Market. The family's ascension conferences, originally held once every three years, should now take place annually.
It's not that the family lacks spiritual materials, but rather, we are short of Spirit Root Cultivators! If necessary, we must even participate in the ascension conferences of other families outside of Lingnan County and Xing County, especially those belonging to Qi Cultivation families!"
As Lin Shiming said this, Lin Yuzheng also nodded fiercely.
After the war, the family would undoubtedly be short of cultivators, but an ascension conference gathers children around the age of ten. If nurtured for a decade or so in the mountains, they will become one of the Lin Family's own.
Keep in mind that those Qi Cultivation families also have to send people to the front lines.
"Additionally, Grandpa, add three thousand contribution points for all personnel recruited into this battle, regardless of their cultivation level," Lin Shiming continued.
"Yes, Family Head!"
"Everyone, although currently only late-stage Qi Cultivators are joining the battle, the situation could worsen to the point where mid-stage Qi Cultivators might also need to fight on the front lines. Hence, in the coming days, let no one be lax!" Lin Shiming spoke again, concluding the arrangements.
The leaders of the various halls and the Elders each began to make their own arrangements, whereas Lin Shiming summoned Lin Shijie.
This elder brother of his was somewhat dazed at the moment.
Although he was a Foundation Establishment cultivator hidden by the family, he did not wish to stay and guard the family, nor did he understand why he was being sent to Lingnan County.
"Big brother, this tribulation could mean that my father, Seventh Great-Uncle, and I might not return. Therefore, you must take up the mantle. You are not only the family's hidden Foundation Establishment cultivator, but also a double Spirit Root, with the potential for Purple Mansion and Golden Core in the future," Lin Shiming said earnestly.
"Of course, the most important reason for you to go to Lingnan County is that you will need to arrange for contacts with the Tian Qian Family at a moment's notice. Both of their ancient ancestors are sages, and they would definitely be willing to join us in exploring the Purple Mansion Cave Mansion and face this crisis together!"
"Secondly, if the Zhao Kingdom falls, you will be responsible for making contact with the Corpse Refining Sect," Lin Shiming declared, causing Lin Shijie's expression to change drastically.
He had not expected that Lin Shiming would ask him to make contact with the Corpse Refining Sect at this crucial moment.
"Big brother, our fourth brother is not dead, he has joined the Corpse Refining Sect. With the Li Family in the Chu Country's demonic sect, there is absolutely no place for our Lin Family to survive. Only the Corpse Refining Sect is an option!"
"In my cave mansion, there is a Heavenly Spirit Fruit tree, a Minor Divine Ability tree, and a stalk of Golden Thunder Bamboo; they can all be used as bargaining chips in a critical moment!"
Lin Shiming finished speaking, and Lin Shijie's astonishment was clearly beyond words.
Not to mention the news that Lin Shiming was still alive, just those treasures alone were enough to shock.
After Lin Shijie left, Lin Shiming called for Lin Houyong.
Facing this fifth uncle, he entrusted a great deal of matters to him as well.
The first was about Lin Shitao and Lin Shilei.
Both were among the most promising of the Lin Family's younger generation, one an intermediate-grade second-rank peak alchemist with dual Spirit Roots, and the other a cultivator with unique Spirit Roots attuned to the attribute of thunder.
Even if all the other members of the younger generation with the surname Shi were to perish, the latter was to protect these two at all costs.
They were the hope of the Lin Family.
The second matter was to serve as the protector for Lin Houxuan, who, with access to a Foundation Establishment Pill, refined his spiritual energy for three years and went into seclusion three months ago to prepare for his Foundation Establishment breakthrough.
At the same time, he was to take Lei Xuan with him.
In this forthcoming war, since Lei Xuan had married into the family, he was naturally included.
Even though he had already held a wedding ceremony with Lin Shiqi and entered the Family Jade Book, he would not let down his guard against those he needed to be wary of.
After Lin Houyong left, Lin Shiming also completely set his mind at ease, then entered the rear courtyard's side room where Lin Xianzhi and Lin Houyuan were already inside.
"Seventh Great-Uncle, Father, all family matters have been arranged properly!" Lin Shiming spoke respectfully.
"Mm-hmm!" Lin Xianzhi nodded in satisfaction and made some additions to Lin Shiming's arrangements, while Lin Houyuan quietly listened by the side.
In the end, Lin Xianzhi sighed and said:
"Shiming, for this great war involving three countries, I initially wanted Lin Houyong and your father to accompany me!"
"But as you are a registered disciple of the Sect and have performed outstandingly in Qingyun City, you were named by Zi Xuan Hermit to participate!"
Lin Xianzhi didn't say this at first; he had his own considerations, but he didn't expect that Lin Shiming's first words would be about including himself in the mission.
"Remember to adapt to changes on the fly, and prioritize your own safety above all. The family's greatest hope lies with you!" Lin Xianzhi said again, his tone filled with profound earnestness, and then he took out four Xue Sha Thunder orbs and placed them in Lin Shiming's hands.
Lin Shiming was also startled upon seeing the Xue Sha Thunder, his heart full of gratitude.
But he looked towards Lin Houyuan at his side, intending to share two orbs with his father.
"Shiming, keep them. The elder also gave me two!" Lin Houyuan spoke up as well.
"Alright then!" Lin Shiming accepted them.
"Shiming, Houyong, you both go get ready. We leave in three days!" Lin Xianzhi spoke up again.
Lin Shiming and Lin Houyong each took their leave, returning to their respective cave mansions.
Lin Shiming did not hesitate; upon returning to his cave mansion, he first put away all the Spirit Ant eggs, then he collected the sleeping Golden Winged Mantis and Red-haired Demon Monkey as well.
The strength of these two was no less formidable than his own current power.