Inside the main hall, Lin Ji and his two companions from the Hongshan Lin Family casually enjoyed some spiritual fruits and spirit wine. After a moment, Lin Ji's gaze shifted towards Lin Xiuqi, and he opened his mouth as if to speak but hesitated.
Seeing this, Lin Xiuqi smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Lin Ji, if you have something to say, don't hesitate. We share the same bloodline, and considering the resources from back then, if I can help, the Lin Family of Azure Heaven Mountain will certainly lend a hand."
With those words, Lin Xiuqi raised his hand, and a blue token appeared, bearing the character "Lin" carved on it. This token had been left to Lin Qingfeng and was meant to be used in case they encountered difficulties in the future. They could take it to Yunyao Prefecture or Hongshan County, seeking the Hongshan family's assistance, but it was a one-time opportunity.
In fact, Lin Xiuqi had thought about using this token as soon as he got wind of Zhang Family's actions. Unfortunately, the Zhang family had moved swiftly, and before he could react, Steward Zhang had arrived with a group of people. Fortunately, the Grand Ancestor had intervened in the end.
Seeing the token, Lin Ji's lingering worries eased a bit, and he wore a somewhat bitter expression. What was originally meant for the branch members to seek help had now been reversed in usage.
Lin Shanhai, who had been observing from the side the whole time, stayed silent. The Hongshan Lin Family had given them an opportunity to resolve their difficulties, and regardless of whether they used it or not, there was a sense of obligation.
However, Lin Shanhai knew that the Hongshan Lin Family's trouble was probably not small. Otherwise, the presence of this Late Stage Foundation Establishment expert would be more than enough to handle any issue.
"Lin Family Head, here's the situation. Our Hongshan Lin Family has a heritage of a thousand years, and our ancestral land has always been on a spiritual mountain in Hongshan County. Besides a Second Rank superior spiritual vein on the mountain, for some unknown reason, there have been rainbows hanging in the sky year-round. Sometimes, it even forms a rainbow sea.
"This is also the origin of the name 'Hongshan County.' Initially, our people were curious, but after a thousand years, with no discoveries, they got used to the existence of rainbows in Hongshan.
"However, three months ago, I don't know how, a message suddenly spread like wildfire in Yunyao Prefecture. It claimed that the rainbow on Hongshan was called 'Heavenly Rainbow' and that it had been incubating for a thousand years. Soon, a Rainbow Maiden would be born.
"According to ancient legends, the Rainbow Maiden is a type of Heavenly Spirit. Anyone who becomes her Dao partner and cultivates together with her will experience a hundredfold increase in their cultivation speed. Moreover, the first time with the Rainbow Maiden has completely different effects.
"The one on Hongshan, incubating for a thousand years, can guarantee that a Foundation Establishment Peak cultivator will break through to the Third Revolution of the Golden Core Realm, at a minimum. It could also help a cultivator form a special physique during the process."
As Lin Ji spoke, the Lin Family members present exchanged astonished glances. Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai exchanged a meaningful look and saw the same thought in each other's eyes: what the Lin Family lacked right now was indeed a Golden Core cultivator!
"Fellow Daoist Lin Ji, is this information true?" Lin Xiuqi asked.
Lin Ji hesitated for a moment and then nodded. "This information is credible. It's said to have come from the 'People Record.'"
Hearing this, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai were both shocked. They were no longer the ignorant individuals they once were. The "People Record" was one of the three ancient scriptures jointly compiled by the great experts of the human race during ancient times. It contained records of almost everything in the cultivation world, from wonders to geniuses, historical truths, and more.
Over time, fragments of the content from these three scriptures had been passed down and recorded by powerful factions, generation after generation.
"Fellow Daoist Lin Ji, you've come to Azure Heaven Mountain. What do you expect from our Lin Family?" Lin Xiuqi straightforwardly asked.
Lin Ji stood up and respectfully bowed to Lin Xiuqi. "Before I left, there were rumors that the Third Rank Golden Core force of Yunyao Prefecture, Palace Master Yunyao from the Yunyao Palace, has shown great interest in this Rainbow Maiden. She intends to take her as a direct disciple. Apart from that, it's likely that many Foundation Establishment Peak experts will gather in Hongshan County at that time.
"Our Hongshan Lin Family is powerless to contend with this situation, and we're afraid that if any accidents occur, it might lead to the destruction of our family. Therefore, we would like to request any of the esteemed individuals of your Lin Family to stay with us in the Hongshan Lin Family until the Rainbow Maiden's birth."
After speaking, as if fearing that Lin Xiuqi might misunderstand, Lin Ji hurriedly added, "As for the Rainbow Maiden, we have no interest in her fate. It doesn't matter which family she ends up with. Our only concern is the safety of our family during this crisis."
Although Lin Ji's expression appeared resolute, there was a trace of bitterness in his heart. The Hongshan Lin Family had a heritage spanning a thousand years, all for the purpose of nurturing a Golden Core cultivator.
Lin Hongtu, the current clan head of the Hongshan Lin Family and Lin Ji's son, had reached Foundation Establishment Peak thirty years ago. Now, at the age of 121, he was in the prime years for breaking through to the Golden Core Realm. The opportunity was right in front of them, but they couldn't grasp it due to its immense scale. It could only be said that it was a matter of timing and fate.
Inside the main hall, Lin Xiuqi and Lin Shanhai's expressions turned serious upon hearing this. Regardless of any matter, as soon as they touched upon the Grand Ancestor, it was touching the Lin Family's bottom line.
"Yingjie, you take the three down to rest for now. This matter requires approval from the Grand Ancestor," Lin Xiuqi said decisively.
Lin Yingjie, upon hearing this, promptly stood up. Lin Ji and the other two didn't say anything. Such a significant matter would undoubtedly require the approval of a senior figure. The three followed Lin Yingjie out of the main hall.