Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Chapter 37 The Su Family Plan

Why is it a once-in-a-century beast tide?

It is said to be an unspoken rule between the Sea Ancestor-level controllers and the Nascent Soul stage experts of the human race, who are mutually wary and in confrontation.

Every time a sea monster tide breaks out, Xingxiumen, Qingyang Island, and even Wanling Island have to pay a heavy price!

Thinking of this, Lin Canglan could no longer sit still.

"Please inform me as soon as you have any news, fellow Daoists."

Lin Canglan said solemnly, with a meaningful undertone.

Su Mangxia nodded slightly, signaling Su Shuangjiang to see Lin Canglan out of the sect.

The two remained silent throughout the journey, only exchanging a few words upon arriving at Zheliu Terrace, when Su Shuangjiang urgently transmitted a message:

"It might be brought forward."

Lin Canglan's pupils contracted briefly, then returned to normal. He simply clasped his hands in a slight gesture of respect before hurriedly leaving.

……

Back in the hall, Su Mangxia frowned slightly as she looked at Su Shuangjiang and asked:

What's your opinion?

Su Shuangjiang shook her large head and paced back and forth slightly:

"Wen Ding had already reported this to the clan."

"This Lin family's sixth young master, Lin Qing, is young and steady, and is the future foundation-building seed and patriarch prospect of the Lin family."

"Unfortunately, Gu Yu and the others didn't..."

Su Mangxia understood his unspoken meaning, but with the sea monster tide looming, having more strength was always a good thing.

"Lin Canglan is quite sensible."

Although Su Mangxia is more than ten years younger than Lin Canglan, their status in the clan is comparable, so this is not an indication of her arrogance.

"In my opinion, we should just let this positive relationship continue to the end."

"Three years later, the market stalls will be upgraded by one grade for Lin Hexuan of the Lin family!"

Su Shuangjiang's large head froze for a moment upon hearing this, and he subconsciously looked up. Su Mangxia's tiger-like eyes were bright and piercing, staring at him with a half-smile.

"Does the Rain Fairy of the Lin family possess such great magic?"

"So many years have passed..."

Su Shuangjiang's expression remained unchanged as she calmly said, "What's there to say about such a thing?"

"But the eagle-eyed man in the photo stone looks somewhat familiar."

Su Shuangjiang shifted the conversation from herself to the pirates.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Su Mangxia nodded and said, "This little snail is clearly a replica made in imitation of a sea creature's demonic artifact."

"Without the strength of the late stage of Qi Refining, it is impossible to use."

"Pass down the order to thoroughly investigate all overt and covert leads regarding the disappearance of late-stage Qi Refining cultivators in recent years, especially the existence of Lian Jiu."

"Focus on investigating the foundation-building families around Qian, Gu, and Li."

Su Mangxia's gentle expression vanished, replaced by a chilling coldness.

"Anyone who dares to touch the Su family will be killed without mercy!"

……

Meanwhile, Lin Canglan left Qingyang Island, where the Su family lived, and traveled with a heavy heart the whole way.

In the main hall of the Su family, two Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Su family took turns probing him, leaving him physically and mentally exhausted.

First, he hinted at it by mentioning the photo stone.

He pretended not to know that Lin Qing had reached the Foundation Establishment stage and asked him questions again.

Finally, by using the sea monster tide as a pretext to warn the Lin family, the whole series of events was simply meant to tell Lin Canglan:

The Su family remains powerful; let's abandon those unrealistic ideas!

"I wonder how many Foundation Establishment Pills the Su family patriarch will be able to refine this time?"

Su Qing has already begun his seclusion to refine pills. As is customary, he can produce five or six Foundation Establishment Pills per batch, which will help the Su family produce one or two more Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Looking back at the road we came from, Qingyang Island stands majestically.

"The Zi Fu family truly possesses profound resources!"

Lin Canglan suppressed the surging emotions in his heart and silently hurried home.

Wanling Island is located at the foot of Tingyun Mountain.

Tingyun Hall

Lin Shengyu, who had been stationed in the Gongfa Building for a long time, arrived here early because the first clan private school was about to start.

"In the quiet of the mountains and clouds, the seeds of true cultivation are nurtured; in the grand hall, the heart of the Dao is first led."

Looking at the couplet newly written by the clan chief, Lin Shengyu couldn't help but nod.

Lin Shengyu was considered tall among the female cultivators, her slender figure accentuated by a long, greyish-brown robe. Due to her long-term work making talismans, her face was thin and fair, and she habitually carried a green bamboo talisman pouch at her waist.

She first used a wind talisman and a water purification talisman to clean the inside and outside of Tingyun Hall, ensuring it was spotless. Then she sat upright on the futon in the center of the hall and closed her eyes to rest.

"squeak-"

The wooden door was pushed open, and eight children filed in.

They were all dressed in uniform, blue robes, regardless of gender, and their hair was simply tied up.

The oldest among them, nine-year-old Lin Kaishu, is a new generation of genius in the Lei Bo lineage. He not only entered Qi into his body at a young age, but is also exceptionally intelligent.

Following closely behind was eight-year-old Lin Kaihua, whose bright eyes and shallow dimples gave her an innocent and carefree appearance.

Next was Lin Shengqian, his big, dark eyes gleaming. He darted around, nudged his older cousin in front of him, and asked in a low voice:

"Sister Hua, why are there only eight of us?"

Lin Kaihua was slowly walking into the hall, still thinking about the rules her parents had taught her. Hearing this, she turned around and glared at him, then whispered reproachfully:

"The clan chief set the rules, and students were enrolled in batches according to age, so there weren't too many."

"Didn't we say you were well-read and knowledgeable about clan rules? How come you don't even know this?"

Lin Kaiqian stuck out his tongue. Although he was mature beyond his years, he was still a child at heart.

Hearing the rustling sounds behind him, Lin Kaishu, who was at the head of the group, coughed lightly and then led the way in bowing to Lin Shengyu, who was sitting in the main seat.

"Student Lin Kaishu."

"Lin Kaihua".

"Lin Kaiqian".

...

"I've met Teacher Yu."

...

Lin Canglan pressed the escape light and slowly landed near the Tingyun Mountains.

Suddenly he heard loud laughter coming from the foot of the mountain, and he looked closely.

It turned out that Tingyuntang was holding a class.

He simply stopped and watched the seedlings perform.

The first lesson was to thoroughly study the clan rules and precepts.

Lin Kaiqian, who had already memorized it perfectly, proudly raised his hands to show that he had memorized it.

Lin Shengyu smiled slightly, revealing two shallow dimples.

"Then tell me, Kaiqian, what major events occurred in our clan during the 894th year of the Star Calendar?"

Lin Kaiqian stood up and spoke eloquently: "The two ancestors assisted the Su family patriarch in slaying the sea monster and establishing an unparalleled achievement, thus gaining access to Lingpu and building a century-old foundation."

After speaking, he glanced intentionally or unintentionally at Lin Kaishu and Kaihua sitting at the front table.

Lin Shengyu remained expressionless and pressed on, "And what about the following year? And what about the Su family and the Qian family at the same time?"

"This…"

Lin Kaiqian was dumbfounded; these things weren't recorded in the clan rules.

Seeing this, Lin Shengyu then inquired about Lin Kaishu and Kaihua.

The latter blushed slightly, lowered her head, and answered in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "I don't know."

The former frowned, thought for a moment, and said solemnly, "Based on the book's prediction, the Qian family also moved into Wanfu the following year, and the Su family became increasingly prosperous afterward."

"Oh?" Lin Shengyu raised an eyebrow slightly, signaling him to continue explaining.

Lin Kaishu organized his thoughts and continued:

"I've heard that when opening a book, one must not only see the whole picture from a single spot, but also consider the historical context..."

"For example, the Qian family has been secretly coveting Linhe Xuanling Restaurant for a long time. Why?"

"It's simply because the Lin and Jia families moved in at the same time; how can it be that one is rich while the other is poor?"

His words were so powerful that they left the other friends speechless and looking at each other in disbelief.

Even Lin Canglan, sitting atop the clouds, stroked his short beard and nodded, thinking to himself:

"The Sheng Lei lineage truly lives up to its reputation as a descendant of the Haicheng Patriarch; every generation has produced outstanding figures!"

Lin Shengyu was also very satisfied and gestured for the group to sit down. She smoothed her hair and explained with a smile:

"The rise and fall of a family, the honor and disgrace of a clan, are never isolated events; they inevitably involve many factors..."