Cultivation: Being Immortal

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The entrance of Lu family in Qing State

The four ancestral elders gathered together, discussing how to respond to the counterattack of the Lin family and the four major sects. They have been active for over a hundred years, and Qing State’s territory is already stable. However, the Lin family and others irritate them like flies, launching periodic attacks that make them extremely impatient.

"In this incident, we repeatedly failed to capture Lin Batian. The most important point is that we have a traitor among us. It is the traitor who is leaking information and causing our actions to fail…"

Yu family’s Ancestor summed up the experience of failure. They have rich experience in struggles. When Lin Batian used guerrilla tactics against them, they immediately mobilized elite troops to counter guerrilla warfare.

Regardless of whether it’s about strategy or tactics, they were all correct. They almost caught Lin Batian and his friends a few times, but they failed every time. Lin Batian managed to escape in advance, and they realized that there were traitors within the four main families who were informing Lin Batian and his friends.

This made them unable to bear it. Traitors were even more detestable than enemies. When they heard Yu family’s Ancestor say this, everyone’s gaze focused on Lin Xuwen, making his scalp go numb.

"Ancestor, my Lin family is absolutely not a traitor, we…"

"Why are you in such a hurry? Did I say you were a traitor?"

"Alright, be quiet."

Yu family’s Ancestor was getting impatient. Naturally, Lin Xuwen was not a traitor. Lin Batian’s main target of desire was him, not the betrayal that happened years ago. How could the Lin family’s main lineage be destroyed?

Yu family’s Ancestor was worried about other high-level core members. This scope was quite large, and they had access to core secrets. If they betrayed them, it would bring them a lot of trouble, and it would be difficult to investigate clearly.

Everyone started discussing this matter fervently. Within their small circle, they were all absolutely trustworthy. They were all the key figures of the four families. If even they couldn’t trust each other, then there would be no way to continue the fight.

"Letter"

"Dear master of the house, there is a message from outside, signed by Lin Batian."

"What? Bring it here quickly!"

While the people were discussing, someone came to report. Lu Family Ancestor was extremely shocked upon hearing it, and the others also became interested.

The Sound Passing Talisman quickly reached the hands of Lu Family Ancestor. He activated his spiritual power, and a beam of light appeared. Soon, a figure slowly emerged, wearing a black robe and their face was not visible.

"You’re not Lin Batian, who are you?"

Lu Family Ancestor said in a deep voice. They had engaged in battle with Lin Batian several times, so they were already aware of his presence.

"Indeed, I am not Lin Batian, but I know where he is."

"What do you want?"

"In Xiaotian City of North State, there is a person named Long Xiaotian, who is actually Lin Batian. Many high-ranking members of the Lin family are gathered here, along with the remains of the four sects of Qing State. The Longmen Trading Company in Xuanmiao City of You State is established by the Lin family…"

The illusion seemed to be pre-set. The first sentence was correct, but then it started speaking on its own. After finishing, the illusion shattered and disappeared.

The expressions of the people were quite amazed. This sudden news caught them off guard, and they didn’t know what it meant.

"Ancestor, this person said…"

"Better to believe it exists rather than dismissing it. Lin Batian probably offended someone in North State."

"So what should we do?"

"I’ll lead a team to investigate first. All four families’ elites will be involved. We won’t reveal the details until we reach North State. During the mission, the Lin family and Yu family will be responsible for blocking the information…"

The Lu Family Ancestor said coldly, still staring at Lin Xuwen. Apparently, he no longer trusted the Lin family because, in their eyes, the Lin family was most likely to have a traitor.

"Yes, Ancestor."

"In this battle, we must completely destroy Lin Batian and his group. We must be well-prepared before taking action, especially against Lin Batian. He has the Spatiotemporal Mirror, and we must not let him escape."

Lu Family Ancestor said that the Spatiotemporal Mirror is not all-powerful. This time, they must destroy Lin Batian and his group.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

"The black market outside the city is still operating. Tianxuan Sect only went through the motions and didn’t investigate much. It seems that Tianxuan Sect is not planning to give Taixu Sect an explanation."

In the State Xuanmiao City, Lin Cunjian told Lin Jiang that Lin Batian’s pressure on Tianxuan Sect had some effect, but not much.

"This is normal. Tianxuan Sect is stronger than us. What explanation would you give to the weak?"

"That’s right. If I were them, I wouldn’t care either. So many people died in Xuanmiao City, how could Tianxuan Sect give an explanation to everyone? And when so many golden core and Nascent Soul went missing, Tianxuan Sect didn’t say anything either."

"How are Wei Lin’s family doing?"

"His children have been taken away. His wives, except for our Lin family woman, have all been sent away."

"This is causing suffering, please help them."

"Ah, Uncle, you…"

"What are you thinking? Seriously, help them. Although I have nothing to do with this matter, I can still talk to Wei Lin about it. You go and arrange it. Those who are willing to come back to work can be given positions, and for those who don’t want to, provide a severance package."

Lin Jiang glared at him, wondering what he was thinking. He wasn’t a traitor or had any Wei Wu’s legacy. He simply wanted to help.

"Uncle, you’re generous."

"Stop flattering."

"Hehe, speaking of which, there are many unmarried descendants of the Lin family."

"Enough, be kind."

Lin Jiang wanted to hit someone. What was going on in his mind, was the widow too stimulating?

"Helping the weak is what we should do."

"Go away, or I’ll hit you."

"Leave immediately."

Lin Cunjian smirked and quickly left. He just said that he was a family man, but he had to think about his descendants.

Lin Jiang didn’t want to deal with Wei Lin’s matters anymore. He couldn’t handle them, as he had limited abilities.

Half a month later, Lin Jiang suddenly received a message from Zhou Huaiying, asking for a meeting. Lin Jiang didn’t think too much and brought Small Shadiao to Zhou Huaiying’s mansion.

"Xiao Yi, don’t come to my house, leave the city."

On the way, Zhou Huaiying’s message came again, and Lin Jiang immediately stopped walking.

"Senior, is there something we can’t discuss in the city?"

"If you don’t want to die, come out. Someone is following you, hurry!"

"Senior…"

"Then you’re asking for trouble."

Zhou Huaiying immediately stopped transmitting sound. Lin Jiang was caught in a great struggle, constantly scanning his surroundings, but he didn’t find anyone tailing them.

"Small Shadiao, have you noticed someone tailing us?"

"No, who would follow us? Is it that girl by the roadside? She must be attracted to my handsomeness."

"Get lost."

Lin Jiang became furious. After hesitating for a moment, he decided to listen to Zhou Huaiying once. He transmitted a Sound Passing Talisman to Lin Cunjian, informing him about Zhou Huaiying’s message and the fact that someone was following them. He told Lin Cunjian to be prepared and that if he couldn’t handle it, to send a message to Xiaotian City for help.

"Over here, come up."

After leaving the city, Zhou Huaiying received another message. Lin Jiang jumped up into the clouds where Zhou Huaiying was waiting for him.

"Who is targeting me, senior?"

"The four major families of the Qing State."

"What?"

"Take a look around Xuanmiao City. The troops of the Qing State have already set up surveillance outside the city. The high-ranking officials of the Qing State have entered the Tianxuan Sect. They want to persuade our Tianxuan Sect’s ancestor to hand you all over."

"How could this happen, senior? We are the trading company of Xuanmiao City."

Lin Jiang used magic to look around. There were indeed large airships hovering above Xuanmiao City with the symbols of the four major families of the Qing State. Zhou Huaiying was not lying.

This made Lin Jiang panic immediately. How did they expose themselves? Why didn’t Lin Batian receive any news? Didn’t Lin Batian have undercover agents in the four major families?

"It’s true that you are a trading company, but Tianxuan Sect must weigh the pros and cons. The four major families control a whole province, and the Qing State is more prosperous than the You State. I can’t afford to offend the four major families. Handing you all over is inevitable."

"Sir, you can’t do this."

"What I say doesn’t count."

"You…"

"Xiao Yi, we have a connection in the Divine Kingdom, so I’ll help you. But I can’t help others. You go."

"Those are all my fellow clan members. How can I leave them?"

Lin Jiang shouted, he wanted to leave the Lin Family, but not like this. He couldn’t bear to watch Lin Dongyan and the others die like this.

"Do you want to save them?"

"Of course."

"Then let me show you a clear path. Right now, no matter which way you go, you’ll be hunted by the four major families. If you can escape with even a tenth of your lives, it would be considered lucky. But with my help, it’ll be different. I still have properties in Xuanmiao City that haven’t been sold. They can hide there, away from anyone’s search. Once the heat dies down, I can arrange for them to secretly use the teleportation array in Xuanmiao City to leave, heading to Tianxian City in the central region of Danxia Sect. Tianxian City has more than ten interconnected teleportation arrays, which the four major families can’t control."

"There are no good things falling from the sky, right?"

Lin Jiang heard these words and immediately became calm. He looked up at Zhou Huaiying, feeling a chill in his heart. It turns out Zhou Huaiying had his eyes on his fortune. How ruthless!