Cultivation begins in the endless sea.

Chapter 84 The Chen Family

Lin Kaiqian's long hair stood on end due to the impact of the pressure...

In this critical moment, he didn't have time to think too much. He poured all his magical power into the Golden Spear, and a resolute expression appeared on his handsome face. He pursed his lips and charged forward with the spear without hesitation!

"Pfft!"

The Golden Spear pierced the Rock Reef Beast's right eye, while the beast was violently thrown back, its armor cracking and its face turning red, clearly indicating it was injured.

He couldn't care less about that right now. He immediately drew a steel sword, bent down and stared at the rock beast, only to find that it was no longer moving.

A moment later, a black light flashed, and the massive head of the rock beast rolled off...

The black light spun around and then disappeared back into the spirit boat, moving so fast that it was almost invisible.

"Is the clan leader's swordsmanship so unfathomable?"

Upon witnessing Lin Qing wield his sword for the first time, Lin Kaiqian completely forgot his physical discomfort and became completely captivated.

"Qian'er, why don't you hurry up and take down the useful parts from that rock beast? More strange beasts will be coming soon."

Seeing Lin Kaiqian standing there dumbfounded, Lin Qing couldn't help but urge him on through telepathy.

"This child, having grown up in the city lord's mansion since childhood, has no idea how difficult it is to obtain resources..."

Watching Lin Kaiqian swiftly cut off the two long whiskers and the thick shell, Lin Qing nodded secretly.

"However, he was young and vigorous, brave and resourceful."

"Hongbo's spirit in heaven would surely be very pleased."

After a while, Lin Kaiqian slipped into the three-star snail boat. His clothes were tattered and he looked disheveled, but his face showed excitement.

Upon seeing Lin Qing, his expression softened slightly, and he bowed deeply.

"Thank you for the clan chief's protection."

Lin Qing nodded slightly, flicked her finger, and a pill landed in Lin Kaiqian's hand.

"Let's meditate and recover first, then we'll review the situation later."

Lin Kaiqian nodded, found a place to sit cross-legged to recover, but he still kept a sliver of his mind on the movements and changes around the spirit boat.

Seeing this, Lin Qing smiled with satisfaction.

"Fighting in the sea is different from fighting on land. Normally, you only need one breath to draw your gun, but here it takes two breaths, or even more."

"...Therefore, cultivation techniques are static, while cultivators are dynamic..."

"It's good that you can use someone else's force against them. But you need to be familiar with your opponent's characteristics and habits."

Lin Qing carefully analyzed Lin Kaiqian's actions, noting where the flaws lay and what was commendable.

Lin Kaiqian listened carefully, and only then did he directly perceive the outstanding combat talent of the young clan leader before him…

Along the way, Lin Qing taught and Lin Kaiqian learned, and seven days passed quickly.

……

"What? Old Ancestor Chen has already left for the Starry Constellation Sect?"

Moon Bay, the Chen Family Residence.

Lin Qing was chatting with Lin Kaiqian and the elders of the Chen family.

During the transaction of the Golden Silk Sword Nanmu at Lin Qing's Foundation Establishment celebration, Lin Qing promised Chen Enzhi that he would visit the Chen family after reaching the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment to help him complete an important task.

On their way to Xingxiu Gate, they happened to pass by the Chen family, but they did not expect that Chen Enzhi had already left.

"Even the patriarch probably didn't expect that my cousin would arrive so soon."

Besides another Foundation Establishment elder from the Chen family, the person who received Lin Qing was Chen Zihan.

She had fair skin and a beautiful face, with bright and clear eyes beneath her arched eyebrows.

"Cousin, you're too kind. It's been years since I last saw you, and you've become even more charming and beautiful."

Lin Qing took a sip of tea and said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Chen Zihan's cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her eyelashes gently, trying her best to conceal the strangeness in her eyes, but her tone carried a hint of bitterness.

"Those who cultivate themselves should be detached from worldly concerns."

"Zihan's appearance is too delicate to be praised in such a way."

Lin Qing understood the implied meaning, and his expression became somewhat complicated. The woman before him was indeed extremely beautiful, but marrying a complete stranger with whom he had no emotional connection was simply not in line with his nature.

So he was about to change the subject and take his leave when a young man suddenly burst into the hall.

The boy looked to be only fourteen or fifteen years old, with his black hair casually draped over his shoulders and a handsome face, bearing a resemblance to Chen Zihan.

"Are you Chief Lin?"

As soon as the young man entered, he casually walked straight towards Lin Qing.

"Yin'er, you mustn't be rude!"

"Chen Ziyin, apologize to Chief Lin immediately."

The elders of the Chen family and Chen Zihan reprimanded the boy named Chen Ziyin one after the other.

But the boy ignored him and continued asking his questions.

"I have heard from my ancestors since I was a child that it is as difficult as climbing to heaven to achieve the highest level of Foundation Establishment. It is impossible to do without great opportunities and great perseverance."

"I've heard that Clan Chief Lin lives on a small island and has no lineage from a major sect, yet he has still managed to establish a high-grade Foundation Establishment."

"Therefore, I am puzzled and would like to ask Chief Lin for his advice."

Lin Qing scanned the boy with his divine sense and was slightly surprised. This young man was only fourteen or fifteen years old, but his cultivation had reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, which was even stronger than Lin Qing's back then.

"Who are you...?"

Lin Qing glanced at him calmly and asked indifferently.

The handsome young man replied casually.

"I am Chen Ziyin, from the Chen family..."

"Since you are a member of the Chen family, you should know that the Chen and Lin families are long-time allies."

Lin Qing's gaze was calm, and his speech was neither fast nor slow, yet he exuded the imposing aura of a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

Chen Ziyin's heart skipped a beat when he saw him, and his face immediately turned ugly.

He feigned arrogance because he didn't want to involve outsiders in that matter, especially since Chief Lin didn't intend to marry his sister!

"In terms of cultivation and seniority, you should address Lin as 'senior'."

Lin Qing continued speaking casually, but his eyes glanced intentionally or unintentionally at a rockery in the distance.

The Chen family elders on the side of the hall looked embarrassed, and Chen Zihan also looked awkward, causing the atmosphere in the hall to freeze instantly.

I never expected this impromptu meeting to turn out like this.

Not far away, in the artificial hill, a middle-aged man with a long face and a pointed chin looked on with a mixture of surprise and uncertainty.

"Did this kid actually notice me?"

"Impossible, even Chen Enzhi couldn't see through the protective charm on me."

"This kid can't possibly be more capable than Chen Enzhi, can he?"

The middle-aged man with a long face and pointed chin felt a little relieved when he realized that Lin Qing had only been at the Foundation Establishment stage for a little over ten years and was certainly no stronger than a veteran Foundation Establishment expert like Chen Enzhi.

"However, Chen Ziyin is also a good-for-nothing. He finally found an opportunity to probe Lin Qing's strength and weakness, but he was so easily manipulated."

The long-faced man frowned, inwardly growing anxious. This matter truly concerned the future of the Chen family; otherwise, he wouldn't have resorted to such a desperate measure!

Is the prestigious Chen family really going to have to rely on outsiders?

"Cousin, my younger brother is still young, please don't take it to heart."

Chen Zihan glared at Chen Ziyin and explained to Lin Qing in a low voice.

Lin Qing narrowed his eyes slightly, not because he was annoyed by Chen Ziyin's rudeness, but because Chen Ziyin's sudden intrusion was most likely related to the cultivator hidden in the artificial hill...

Just now, despite being deliberately provoked with words, the rockery cultivator remained calm.

However, this is ultimately a matter within the Chen family.

Therefore, Lin Qing remained calm and said indifferently.

"Since Elder Chen is not in the clan, and I am also going to take up my post at the Starry Sky Sect, I will not bother you any longer."

"cousin…"

Chen Zihan quickly stood up. Her figure was graceful, and she was wearing a long dress with a cinched waist, making her look elegant and charming.

She gritted her teeth and took out a palm-sized, light blue jade pendant from her waist.

"This is a calming pendant. Wearers can calm their minds and spirits, which helps practitioners break through bottlenecks."

"Please don't take offense, cousin."

"Sister..." Chen Ziyin's expression changed drastically upon seeing this, and he hurriedly tried to stop her, but was interrupted by a fierce glare from Chen Zihan.