Chapter 74: Good News

After coming out of the space, he brewed a pot of Green Jade Tea. Perhaps because of its significant refreshing effect, Lin Zhangqing liked drinking this kind of tea more and more.

Especially every time he thought about things, he liked to brew a pot.

The tea fragrance overflowed, and Lin Zhangqing's thoughts were like a tide.

In this battle, two problems were actually exposed.

The first problem was that his combat power was relatively weak under normal circumstances. Although he had one or two decisive means, these were unconventional means and could not be used continuously.

Just like in this battle, he could only throw fireballs at a distance, and could only control the flying sword in close combat. Perhaps he could consider learning some sword techniques. He didn't seek to become a sword cultivator, but being able to increase some conventional attack means was also quite good!

It seems the robber cultivator from last time contributed a manual—the sword technique manual for the Spring Sword of the Four Seasons Sword Technique. I can take it out to study when I have time.

The second problem was that his auxiliary power was still relatively weak. He knew his own situation. With his five-spirit-root aptitude, wanting to rely on rapidly improving his cultivation to improve his combat power was impossible, and he didn't want to do this either.

His aptitude was already poor. If he recklessly pursued improving his cultivation, thereby ruining his foundation and leading to no way out in the future, that would be a tragedy, and this wasn't what Lin Zhangqing wanted.

What Lin Zhangqing wanted was to take it one step at a time, build a solid foundation, and only then could he go higher and further in the future.

Therefore, auxiliary power became very important. The Purple Crystal Scorpions and The First were Lin Changqing's most important auxiliaries.

If their strength were stronger this time, perhaps so many clansmen wouldn't have fallen.

So he still had to increase the cultivation of them. Fortunately, this beast tide had basically ended. After completing Great-Grandmother's task and returning to Nine Peaks Mountain, there should be a stable period.

And the number of Purple Crystal Scorpions was still too small, but Lin Zhangqing observed that they showed no signs of mating. It was estimated that they would have to wait until they reached the Second Stage and their bodies were fully mature before they could mate and lay eggs.

At that time, take advantage of this period to cultivate them well, hoping they could grow to the point where they could solve all enemies for him without him having to make a move, which would be the most perfect.

Next, he should wait for the Qingyun Sect to confirm the end of the beast tide, and then return to Qingyun City to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills, and let Father and Second Uncle consume them to establish their foundations.

And during this period, it wasn't convenient for him to wander around. Now he could only cultivate with peace of mind, so he should start with the thunder apertures! The fifth thunder aperture was actually almost successfully opened!

In this way, Lin Zhangqing began a very regular rhythm of life. If he didn't have to go on duty, he would return to his residence to cultivate. The results were quite good. The fifth thunder aperture was successfully opened on the third day.

For the stabilizing object, he chose the superior thunder spirit pearl. Lin Zhangqing had already replaced all the mid-grade thunder spirit pearls with superior ones.

Now the stabilizing objects for the five thunder apertures were the Second-Stage top-grade spirit tool Thunder Horn, the First-Stage superior Thunder-Struck Wood Sword, the First-Stage superior Golden Thunder Sword, and two First-Stage superior thunder spirit pearls.

There was another thing, which was that after Father and Second Uncle exchanged all the demon beast corpses, the contribution points finally exceeded 10,000. Now there were a total of 15,650 contribution points, which was enough to exchange for a Foundation Establishment Pill.

And the remaining tail number 5,650, plus the Clan Leader's 3,000 and Fourteenth Uncle's 1,800 contribution points, should also be enough to exchange for another one, which was equivalent to having two Foundation Establishment Pills as a guarantee.

This didn't even count Grandfather's contribution points!

In this way, Father and Second Uncle's Foundation Establishment Pills were settled. As for Mother's Foundation Establishment Pill, at worst, he would buy it at an auction later; he would always be able to get it.

Another half a month passed. This day, the Clan Leader finally received the latest intelligence about this beast tide from the fortress commander.

On the first defense chain, twenty-four defense fortresses of various sizes had received the impact of nearly 3 million demon beasts this time. Three fortresses were broken, retreating to the second defense chain. As of the latest news received yesterday, the fighting in some places had not yet ended.

It was expected that after another half a month, the beast tide would basically end, but there would still be some demon beasts that would disperse to the periphery of the Qingyun Mountain Range after retreating, forming the situation of the past again, and people must be sent to hunt and clear them frequently.

Now the preliminary statistics of the deaths in the twenty-four fortresses were nearly 20,000 Qi Refining cultivators, more than 80 Foundation Establishment cultivators, and three Purple Mansion cultivators who died in this beast tide.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated above, Lin Zhangqing could be sure with his heels that this time it was definitely the clan cultivators and scattered cultivators who suffered the most casualties. Of course, this could only be understood but not expressed!

For Lin Zhangqing, the only good news! It might be that the beast tide was finally ending. This was truly not easy! There was still about half a month left. He estimated that by then his first! Anyway, let's ignore the others and hurry up and cultivate! No matter what, striving to enhance his strength definitely wouldn't be wrong.

This day, in Lin Zhangqing's residence, the early warning restriction at the door was opened. 124 Purple Crystal Scorpions were invisible and patrolling the surroundings. Lin Zhangqing was inside, and now was the critical moment to open up the sixth thunder aperture.

Lin Zhangqing was enduring the sour, numb, swollen, and painful sensations produced by the thunder dharma power stimulating the acupoints hundreds or thousands of times with great perseverance. Every day, refining the thunder apertures was like this, and Lin Zhangqing had already become numb to it.

The place where Lin Zhangqing sat cross-legged, the sweat that flowed down had already formed a small puddle of water. His face, arms, and body were all covered in sweat. Although he was sitting, it was equivalent to doing the most intense exercise.

He didn't know how long it had passed. After a roar, the sixth thunder aperture was finally successfully opened! At this time, Lin Zhangqing's body was already numb.

It took a while to recover, and then he didn't dare to delay, and began to send the superior thunder spirit pearl he had refined in advance into the newly opened aperture.

This was considered complete, and the rest was to use thunder dharma power to slowly nourish the aperture.

With these six thunder apertures, he could continuously cast the Geng Metal Divine Thunder twice or the Kui Water Yin Thunder twice. However, Lin Zhangqing was still used to using the Thunder Horn as a cover.

After his body was washed and tidied up, Lin Zhangqing prepared to find Father and Second Uncle to see if there was any latest news about the beast tide.

Now the beast tide should be almost over, and there should be news coming! After collecting the Purple Crystal Scorpions back into the spirit insect bag and opening the restriction, bursts of cheers immediately entered his ears.

Lin Zhangqing's heart moved. Could it be...

Rushing into the courtyard of the residence, twenty or thirty clansmen had gathered together, all cheering loudly and hugging.

Everyone looked very happy and joyful, and Father and Second Uncle were the same. Lin Zhangqing rarely saw Father like this. It seemed it was indeed good news.

He grabbed Second Uncle and asked what happened?

"It's over, it's over, the beast tide is over. We can return to Qingyun City, we can go home," Second Uncle shouted excitedly.

Getting this definite news, Lin Zhangqing couldn't help but shout loudly, happily joining the ranks of the clansmen celebrating.

The beast tide was finally over! Father and Second Uncle were safe under his efforts.

Now he just had to wait until they returned to Qingyun City to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills and let Father and Second Uncle try to establish their foundations.

Lin Zhangqing suddenly felt that everything was worth it! He felt full of a sense of achievement. This feeling was happier than successfully opening up ten thunder apertures.

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