Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Chapter 30 Effective Household Management

Luoyu Island, Ningyang City.

Inside the city lord's mansion, Lin Yunzhou's wife, Shen Zhishu, was testing her four-year-old son, Lin Kaiqian, on today's lessons.

"In the 771st year of the Star Calendar, the Lin family's ancestor, Lord Haicheng, resigned from his position as an elder. He passed through three passes and fought against eight clans, thus establishing the Lin family in Wanling..."

Hearing the child's clear voice, the gentle and graceful Shen Zhishu nodded in satisfaction.

She then stretched out her slender hand, picked up the brush, and circled the words Lin Kaiqian had written on the rice paper.

"In the year 894 of the Star Calendar, Lin Runben, the second ancestor of the Lin family, and the members of the Su family slew the Purple Mansion Sea Demon and fortuitously obtained a spiritual shop in the market... However, they were severely injured and soon died in depression..."

After reading this, Shen Zhishu sighed slightly, and the brocade robes she wore seemed to grow heavy.

Lin Kaiqian, who was standing to the side, seemed to sense that his mother was preoccupied. His small, tender hand grasped the paper, and he saw that his mother had circled "market spirit shop" and written a few words in tiny characters:

What are the right timing, the right location, and the right people?

Why is there a question mark?

While Lin Kaiqian was still wondering, the maid Lingjiao rushed in.

"Madam, Madam."

Shen Zhishu frowned slightly.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Shen's expression, Lingjiao realized she had acted rashly. She quickly lowered her head and explained, "There's a young man outside the courtyard who claims to be the master's sixth brother and requests an audience."

"The master's sixth brother?"

Shen Zhishu instantly remembered who it was.

She suddenly stood up, took her son's hand, and quickly walked towards the courtyard gate.

Lin Kaiqian had never seen his mother so anxious. In his memory, his mother was always gentle and kind, and she and his father treated each other with respect. They were like figures from a painting.

Who is this sixth uncle?

A sense of curiosity arose in Lin Kaiqian's heart, and he followed closely behind his mother with his short legs.

Before long, they left the inner courtyard and entered the bamboo grove garden outside.

My father once said that my great-grandfather loved bamboo and had the demeanor of a humble gentleman.

My name comes from this place.

While I was lost in thought, the person standing in the bamboo grove turned around.

"About the same height as my father."

"A little darker than my father."

"Hmm, not as handsome as his father."

However, a strange sense of awe welled up in Lin Kaiqian's heart, which made him appear exceptionally cautious.

"Call him Uncle Six."

Shen Zhishu whispered a reminder to Lin Kaiqian.

"Hello, Uncle Liu."

Lin Kaiqian mustered his courage, raised his head, and greeted Lin Qing loudly.

"That uncle has really sharp eyes!"

Looking at the little one in front of her, with delicate features, red lips, and white teeth, Lin Qing couldn't help but sigh:

"He's definitely a promising talent."

The Lin family had already tested the spiritual root; it was a mid-grade spiritual root.

After they turn five, they will be sent to Tingyun Mountain to begin their cultivation.

Lin Qing took out a crystal-clear, emerald-green jade pendant from his storage bag and handed it to Lin Kaiqian:

"Kai-kyum, you need to work hard!"

Lin Kaiqian nodded blankly, then happily accepted the gift.

"Sixth Uncle is so kind."

This time, it was a heartfelt response, leaving Shen Zhishu, who was standing next to her, both amused and exasperated.

After a short while, having dismissed the others, Lin Qing revealed a meaningful smile.

Just now, under the influence of his divine sense, he had seen everything Shen had said and done in teaching her son.

To Lin Qing's surprise!

"Third Brother is truly blessed."

Lin Qing was deeply moved.

"From a single spot, one can see the whole leopard; I imagine that my sister-in-law must have put in a lot of effort to ensure that people in Ningyang City live in peace and prosperity today."

Shen's expression changed slightly, and she was about to explain something when Lin Qing spoke first:

"I meant nothing by it, and I certainly don't hold the outdated idea that women can't manage a household!"

"The Lin family doesn't have such a family rule either."

Thinking of Sheng Shuanggu, Lin Yunyue, and others who had acted separately during the battle of the market, he couldn't help but frown.

The woman opposite her, Shen, was meticulous. Combining Lin Yunzhou's hurried instructions before his departure a few days ago, she vaguely sensed that a major change might be happening on Wanfu Island.

Therefore, when testing Lin Kaiqian's knowledge, he was distracted when he saw the words "skillfully obtained shops in the market".

Born as Yunzhou's wife and bearing a child with spiritual roots, she was already bound to the Lin family; if one suffered, the other would suffer too.

She thought for a moment, then slowly said, "I don't know what happened to Tingyun, but a few days ago, after Yunzhou heard the message talisman, his expression changed drastically and he left in a hurry."

"A few days ago?" Lin Qing quickly asked.

"Three days ago!" Shen Zhishu said decisively.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qing immediately deduced that it must be Ancestor Lin Canglan and his group returning from slaying the demon!

Unable to sit still any longer, he left behind a few bottles of pills and hastily took his leave.

Watching the young clansman in front of her turn into a streak of green light, Shen Zhishu showed a hint of envy. Then she looked down at the three bottles of pills in front of her.

"Fallen Feather Pill".

"It can help to open up and nourish the meridians."

……

Wanling Island, Tingyun Mountain.

Just as Lin Qing had guessed, Lin Canglan and his group returned from slaying the demon, only to witness a shocking change.

"At that time, the Su family patriarch saw that the entire Wanfu Market had become ruins, and even the spiritual veins had been severely damaged..."

"Su Qing was furious and immediately declared that the incident would be thoroughly investigated. He also threatened to file a complaint with the Xingxiu Sect..."

Recalling the scene at that time, it wasn't just Su Qing, the patriarch of the Su family, who was affected!

Qian Xuan, who had just reached the Foundation Establishment stage of the Qian family, Gu Qingyuan, the head of the Gu family, and Lin Canglan, among others, were all utterly astonished and incredulous!

After questioning three or four lucky survivors, the group gained a general understanding of the situation and immediately decided to search for the remaining survivors.

Even with his Foundation Establishment state of mind, Lin Canglan almost experienced a collapse of his Dao heart at that time!

Lin Hexuan can be rebuilt, but once a person is gone, they are truly gone.

Originally, of the four elders who went on the demon-slaying mission, only Lin Shenglei and Lin Shengqian returned, with Shenglei losing an arm in the process.

What unexpected events might occur in the market now...?

Especially Lin Qing, on whom he placed high hopes!

Lin Canglan suppressed the dizziness and, with a grim face, considered the next steps...

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Su Qing, the patriarch of the Su family, suddenly sent someone to invite Lin Canglan.

……

Lin Qing listened with a heavy heart as Lin Canglan recounted the aftermath of Wanfu Market.

Later, only Lin Shengrong, Lin Yunyue, and Gu Shang'an were found. Lin Shengshuang, Lin Shengfeng, and Lin Yunshan all perished in this great battle!

Upon hearing this news, Lin Qing's parents were devastated. They refused to believe that Lin Qing was missing, let alone that he could have met with an accident! The two immediately set off to Wanfu Market to look for Lin Qing.

Lin Canglan nodded in agreement with a livid face, after all, he couldn't believe that Lin Qing had perished!

Otherwise, he wouldn't have left Lin Shengqian on Wanfu Island, for that tiny bit of possibility!

Fortunately, Lin Qing returned.

Upon seeing Lin Qing, Lin Canglan immediately sent a sword message.

He briefly told Lin Qing's parents what had happened and asked them to go and bring back Elder Lin Shengqian.

Sword messages are a very rapid method of transmitting orders. However, they require a certain level of cultivation from the user.

Then, Lin Canglan inquired about Lin Qing's experiences during this period.

Lin Qing dared not hide anything and told them in detail how he and Rong Bo planned, how Uncle Feng stopped the Foundation Establishment pirates, and how he evaded them.

However, he chose to conceal the truth in places like the Three Star Conch Boat, only saying that he had just killed a pirate with a spirit boat, so he hid and waited for an opportunity to return to Fallen Feather Island!

After hearing what was said, Lin Canglan noticed many loopholes, but there were many people present, so he did not pursue the matter further.

At this moment, with only the two of them present, there were naturally no concerns.

"Qing'er, are you hiding something from me?"