Chapter 61: Benefits for the Long Dragon

Grandfather excitedly took the Xuan Yuan Heavy Water Bottle to find the Clan Leader.

Lin Changqing and the other two sat together in a circle, discussing this Beast Tide: how they should divide their labor upon encountering Demon Beasts, how to coordinate with each other, where to stand, who would block the first wave of attacks, and so on.

They hadn't expected demon hunting to involve so much knowledge; since it concerned the safety of all three, Lin Changqing studied with particular seriousness.

When the Clan Leader and Grandfather entered, none of the three noticed them.

It was Grandfather who spoke up to interrupt everyone, prompting the three to hastily rise and pay their respects to the Clan Leader, but the Clan Leader waved his hand to stop them.

The Clan Leader asked directly, "Little Qing, is what your grandfather said about the Hundred Flowers Drunken Soul Wine true?"

Lin Changqing quickly replied, "Clan Leader, it is true; you saw the cultivation base of us three just the day before yesterday!"

"Is it really true that consuming just a little of this Spirit Wine and sleeping allows one to breakthrough?" The Clan Leader still seemed somewhat unconvinced.

Father spoke up, saying, "Yes, Clan Leader, that is exactly how it is; I initially intended to refine the Hundred Flowers Drunken Soul Wine, but unexpectedly fell drunk without realizing it.

When I woke up, my cultivation base had already reached Qi Refining Great Perfection, and I could feel a lightness and ease throughout my body from the inside out; my foundation was also extremely solid and complete, as if given a Foundation Establishment Pill, I would certainly succeed in Foundation Establishment."

Second Uncle also said, "Clan Leader, my elder brother is correct; this Spirit Wine cannot be refined at all—at least, Cultivators at the Qi Refining stage definitely cannot refine it.

Upon entering the mouth, the Spirit Wine causes one to fall drunk unknowingly; its potency appears gentle but is actually extremely domineering.

Furthermore, this Spirit Wine seems to have the effect of strengthening the foundation and nurturing the origin; in any case, looking at Qing'er, from just entering Qi Refining Sixth Layer to now being at the peak of Qi Refining Seventh Layer, his cultivation base remains very solid, lacking that sense of instability typical of a recent breakthrough."

After listening, the Clan Leader nodded and asked, "This thing is an Opportunity for you three; are you willing to contribute it to the clan members?"

The three answered in unison, "Yes"; what other choice did they have? Since Grandfather had already decided, the three could only unify their thoughts and support Grandfather's decision.

Hearing this, the Clan Leader felt deeply gratified and said with a smile, "Good! It is precisely because the family has people like you that we can become better and stronger, and walk a longer path; this spirit should be passed down generation after generation.

Of course, the family will not let you suffer losses; this Spirit Wine has effects similar to the Hundred-Year Vermilion Fruit in the family, but its efficacy is even more powerful than that of the Vermilion Fruit.

The Vermilion Fruit in the family costs 1,000 Contribution Points; for this Spirit Wine, let us count each person's portion as 1,500 Contribution Points!" the Clan Leader said in a firm tone.

Lin Changqing asked somewhat embarrassedly, "Clan Leader, could we allow clan members to exchange Contribution Points for Contribution Credits at a ratio of 5:1?

That way, each person only needs to pay 300 Contribution Credits, while the family might gain two or three additional Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

Upon hearing this, the Clan Leader burst into loud laughter and said, "You kid must be the reincarnation of a cunning monkey, otherwise how could you be so shrewd! However, this is an excellent suggestion; I like it! Very well, I agree to your request."

Lin Changqing said with great joy, "Wonderful! Clan Leader, you are truly too wise and mighty!"

The Clan Leader waved his large hand and said to the three, "You three go notify everyone to gather at my residence; just tell everyone that I have something to say to them."

The three agreed and went separately to notify the various clan members.

Soon, eighty-three Cultivators of the Lin family gathered together, with the three Foundation Establishment Cultivators standing on the stone steps.

The Clan Leader spoke, saying, "I have brought everyone here to announce two pieces of good news.

The first piece of good news is that our Great-Grandmother has already exited closed-door cultivation, and this time she will personally guard the Front Line."

As soon as his voice fell, the clan members immediately cheered, with some even jumping up in happiness.

After letting everyone enjoy their happiness for a while, the Clan Leader pressed down with his hand, upon which everyone quieted down to continue listening to the Clan Leader.

The Clan Leader beckoned to Lin Changqing, "Little Qing, come up here."

Lin Changqing was momentarily stunned, as he was completely unprepared for this! But he quickly recovered; if he had to go up, then he would go up, there was nothing to fear.

Lin Changqing walked onto the platform.

The Clan Leader continued facing the crowd below, saying, "Everyone knows Qing'er, right? He is the youngest participant from our family in this conscription, so everyone should know him; this time, everyone owes their fortune to Qing'er.

Why do I say this? Everyone, look at Qing'er's cultivation base.

Do you see? He is nearly at Qi Refining Eighth Layer, and his cultivation base is solid; just a few days ago, he had only just advanced to Qi Refining Sixth Layer."

As soon as these words were spoken, a roar of intense discussion erupted from below. "Everyone be quiet; listen to me finish before discussing.

Qing'er obtained some Opportunities, and considering the danger of this Beast Tide, he has decided to bring them out for everyone to use first.

This is to enhance everyone's strength and allow more clan members to return home alive."

By the time the Clan Leader said this, warm applause had spontaneously erupted from the platform below.

Everyone understood that reaching this step was not easy; after all, humans are selfish.

Moreover, with so many people here, enough to allow everyone to breakthrough, there probably wouldn't be much left after use; but regardless, everyone must acknowledge this favor from Lin Changqing.

The Clan Leader continued, saying, "Qing'er and his family meant to give it to everyone for free.

But I refused; while they contributing their Opportunities aims to let more clan members return home alive, the family cannot suck their blood!

This Opportunity of Qing'er is somewhat similar to the Hundred-Year Vermilion Fruit within the family, but its efficacy is far more powerful than that of the Hundred-Year Vermilion Fruit.

The Vermilion Fruits in the clan are half-sold, half-gifted, exchanged to clan members for 1,000 Contribution Points; for this Opportunity of Qing'er, let us count each person's portion as 1,500 Contribution Points!

Alternatively, we can exchange Contribution Points for Contribution Credits at a ratio of 5:1, so each person only needs to pay 300 Contribution Credits, and the family might gain two or three additional Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"Boom!" This time it was truly an explosion; this was no longer a matter of whether to use it or not, but involved the quantity of the family's high-end combat power and the core issue of the family's Inheritance.

At this moment, Grandfather walked to the front of the steps and said, "My intention is that everyone should use it first! Everything takes surviving and returning home as the premise.

Whether it is the Contribution Points or Contribution Credits mentioned by the Clan Leader just now, everyone can ignore them.

Those willing to pay are even better, but those unwilling will not be forced, nor will anyone come to demand payment from you.

This is what I, Lin Fandao, say; my father and son, and my grandfather and grandson, all share this intention."

As soon as his voice fell, a burst of fierce applause immediately erupted from below.

A clan member spoke up, saying, "There is no reason to take advantage for free; I will exchange my Contribution Credits for it."

"That's right; this can also gather Contribution Credits together to allow the family to produce a few more Foundation Establishment Cultivators, so the family can become stronger and protect more clan members."

Everyone spoke one after another, discussing very intensely; the general meaning was much the same, basically forming a consensus to support exchanging Contribution Credits for this Opportunity.

Seeing that everyone had discussed enough, the Clan Leader finally spoke, saying, "Since everyone has mostly finished discussing, I won't say more; how to act and what to choose, everyone decide for yourselves.

After consuming this Opportunity, one will fall asleep for about four double-hours; since there are too many people, we cannot do it one by one, so everyone should not separate but consume it uniformly right here, while the three of us will Guard the Dharma for everyone!"

Everyone agreed one after another.

At this time, Grandfather handed the Heavy Water Bottle to Lin Changqing, saying, "Qing'er, you have more experience, so you shall distribute and control the portions."

Lin Changqing shook his head and said, "It is better for the Clan Leader to do it; the portion I used was one-third the volume of a Qi Gathering Pill, while Father and Second Uncle used slightly more than me; if the Clan Leader distributes according to this portion, it should be about right."

The Clan Leader listened, wasted no words, directly took the Heavy Water bottle, probed inside with his Divine Sense, and couldn't help but say, "This is so little?"

Lin Zhangqing replied, "Yes, it's all here."

Upon hearing this, the Clan Leader addressed the crowd below, "Line up; first come, first served. Those who are slow have no one to blame but themselves."

With a swish, the crowd formed a long dragon.

The Clan Leader extracted a small ball of Hundred Flowers Drunken Soul Wine; its fragrance immediately permeated the air. The first Clan Member immediately swallowed it, then consciously found a spot to meditate.

Next came the second, then the third; soon, everyone had consumed the Spirit Wine. They all found places to sit cross-legged, and the Clan Leader handed the Heavy Water bottle to Lin Zhangqing.

Lin Zhangqing took it, hesitating to speak; there should still be quite a bit of Spirit Wine left in the bottle. He had originally intended for the Clan Leader and the other three Foundation Establishment Cultivators to consume some Hundred Flowers Drunken Soul Wine as well, but now was clearly not the time. Wait until next time! Next was guarding the Dharma for everyone; this only required keeping watch over the surroundings.

The three Foundation Establishment Cultivators each guarded one side, while Lin Zhangqing and his two companions guarded the final side. Lin Zhangqing also deployed all 124 Purple Crystal Scorpions; they were most skilled at this kind of work.

(End of Chapter)