Lin Xiuyuan stayed in the Zhou family ancestral hall for a long time. After coming out, he said goodbye and returned to the mountain gate.
His fluctuating emotions gradually calmed down just before he was about to return to his cave.
With this, one wish has been fulfilled!
In that instant, Lin Xiuyuan felt his mind clear and his spirits lifted, revealing a sense of clarity, as if a heavy burden had been lifted, and his body and mind became light and agile...
"Next, it's time to cultivate diligently and prepare for this grand competition. After that, it will be time to prepare for breaking through to the Purple Mansion stage."
With this thought in mind, Lin Xiuyuan slowly landed in front of the cave, just as he was about to cast a spell to enter the cave.
At this moment, I brought my mind back to the present moment and noticed something out of the corner of my eye.
For a moment, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but turn his head to look.
A gaunt old man, dressed in a gray robe, stood not far away, looking at him with a slight smile on his face.
In an instant, a look of horror flashed across Lin Xiuyuan's face.
In his divine sense, he could not detect the slightest trace of this person's aura; it was as if the person were invisible.
Otherwise, Lin Xiuyuan wouldn't have only noticed the other party's figure at this moment.
If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I probably wouldn't have noticed at all...
This is not just because of the vast difference in their cultivation levels... but because the other party has reached the state of unity between divine power and magic.
This is a significant marker of the Golden Core realm.
The profound mystery of entering the second major level of cultivation, the realm of Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation!
The soul and magical power merge into one; with a thought, one can unleash spells, and the spirit becomes one with heaven and earth!
Surprisingly, the withered old man before them was a Golden Core cultivator!
Without a moment's hesitation, Lin Xiuyuan bowed respectfully and said, "Greetings, Ancestor. May I ask what brings you to my cave?"
"Hehe, you're quite good. You look a lot like Xiao Qi back then, but in fact, you've surpassed your teacher!"
The withered old man's gaze fell on Lin Xiuyuan's face, a hint of reminiscence flashing in his eyes, before he smiled kindly.
Upon seeing the other party's demeanor and tone, Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but feel a shift in his expression. His great-great-grandfather was the seventh in the Zhou family.
Lin Xiuyuan immediately guessed the identity of the Golden Core cultivator in front of him and breathed a sigh of relief!
I initially thought the person before me was the Golden Core Ancestor of the sect, or perhaps one of the three from the Han family, but I never expected…
At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan felt relieved, but also somewhat surprised.
"Senior, are you the patriarch of the Zhou family? If so, then this junior must address you as the Great Ancestor!"
Lin Xiuyuan said respectfully.
He smiled and did not deny it, nodding generously. Such words naturally revealed his identity without any attempt to conceal it.
Upon seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan said, "It is truly an honor for the Great Ancestor to personally grace us with his presence. I was still in the Zhou clan's territory earlier, so I could have simply given the order."
"Heh, the things those people did..." The Zhou family patriarch shook his head, but didn't say much more. He then said, "I suppose young friend Lin no longer has much desire to return to the Zhou family, right?"
Lin Xiuyuan nodded calmly without saying anything more.
This is precisely the reason for his surprise.
Now that things have come to this, anyone within the Zhou family's decision-making circle should understand that getting Lin Xiuyuan back into the Zhou family is practically impossible.
Even if he doesn't give up, the other party could easily summon him to discuss the matter while he's at the Zhou family's residence.
Now, however, they came directly to his door, which carried a different meaning, as if they were confident that he would agree.
This surprised and puzzled Lin Xiuyuan.
Upon seeing this, the Zhou family patriarch remained unmoved, his kind and benevolent smile unchanged. He slowly said, "I understand. In that case, young friend, please listen to my two suggestions."
Lin Xiuyuan dared not refuse, and quickly cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please speak. This junior is all ears!"
"First, you will return to the Zhou Clan, and the position of the next Grand Elder or Clan Chief will be up to you. Although my lifespan is nearing its end, I can still wholeheartedly guide you in these final days. My mantle and legacy will entirely belong to you..."
"Secondly, if you truly do not wish to return to the Zhou family, that is fine too. I will give you three items: a high-grade Jade Marrow Pill, a sixth-generation heirloom treasure, the Wind-Fixing Token, and a piece of silver wire iron weighing six taels!"
"I only hope that when you achieve great success in your cultivation, you can lend a helping hand to the Zhou family three times, ensuring the continuation of our clan's bloodline. This request shouldn't be difficult for you to fulfill, right? After all, no matter how the family has treated you in the past, the blood ties between you and the Zhou family are unbreakable and intricately connected..."
Lin Xiuyuan's originally calm expression gradually became turbulent as Elder Zhou spoke.
Both of these offers were irresistible temptations for him.
Both proposals are extremely tempting!
The first suggestion goes without saying: the legacy of a Golden Core cultivator—how can its value be measured? It's immeasurable!
The second suggestion was the same; he could wait until his cultivation was more advanced before discussing it, which meant it could be discussed later... He could obtain three treasures right now, not to mention that one of them was a high-grade jade marrow pill, which was exactly what he was looking forward to and longing for.
Although I now possess a mid-grade Jade Marrow Pill, obtained from the Xu family, it's still far from being a high-grade, usable one, just like when I broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
If he could obtain this pill, its help to him would be self-evident.
At first glance, the second proposal seems more tempting than the first, since it only mentions waiting until his cultivation reaches its peak, which would be at least after the Golden Core stage.
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