In City X, inside the Lin family compound, Lin Shaoxiong, the head of the Lin family, received a mysterious phone call.
"yes!"
"yes!"
"yes!"
"Okay, I'll take care of it right away."
After hanging up the phone, Lin Shaoxiong looked up at the clear sky, feeling a bitter taste in his mouth, as if he were powerless to control his own destiny.
After the Zhao family was wiped out, Lin Shaoxiong was restless for a whole month. Just when he was considering whether to join the Canglang Group, a group of mysterious people suddenly appeared in front of him and told him that they could provide protection for the Lin family and also avenge the Zhao family.
Anyone with eyes to see can see that the downfall of the Zhao family and the Shanhe Group is 100% related to the Canglang Group. His youngest daughter, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, died tragically in the massacre of her family by marrying into the Zhao family.
So, faced with the choice between submission and resistance, he chose resistance.
Jinxiu Yunju was created by this group of people with the Lin family's help, but it didn't last long before Shen Lang ruined it.
Lin Shaoxiong just received another call from that mysterious person. They have found out that this matter was caused by Shen Lang, so they ordered Lin Shaoxiong to go to Baiyun Manor and seek reconciliation with Shen Lang.
Although he was terrified of that place, Lin Shaoxiong had no choice but to obey orders, because the entire Lin family was now being protected and monitored by a mysterious person.
Left with no other choice, Lin Shaoxiong had to head to Baiyun Manor, since the lives of his entire family were in their hands.
Outside Baiyun Villa, a very low-key Volkswagen Phaeton was parked at the entrance of the alley. Lin Shaoxiong got out of it, followed by two middle-aged men in training clothes. The two men moved with great vigor and looked at Lin Shaoxiong with no respect whatsoever.
At this moment, Shen Lang was enjoying the delicious food cooked by Yu Xian'er when Chuncao came to report: "Young Master, Lin Shaoxiong, the head of the Lin family, has arrived."
Shen Lang frowned slightly and said with displeasure, "Didn't you see that Xian'er and I are eating? Tell him to wait outside the door."
"Yes, young master." Chuncao bowed her head and hurriedly left. She could tell from Shen Lang's tone that something was wrong with him.
"Husband, why are you angry?" Yu Xian'er asked with a gentle smile.
Shen Lang shook his head in annoyance and said, "It's probably because he's angry with Sun Minghui. There's always a feeling of resentment lingering in his chest that he can't shake off. That old man has become too powerful, and he's getting more and more timid."
Shen Lang thought Sun Minghui was a smart man who knew to investigate the person behind Jinxiu Yunju. He didn't expect that the old guy would be unable to withstand the pressure from all sides and come to him to complain. Shen Lang was really angry.
“Why should my husband be angry with him? He’s just a mortal.” Yu Xian’er smiled. “If he displeases my husband, I will have him removed.”
"No need," Shen Lang politely declined. "Although Sun Minghui is a bit slow-witted, he's still quite obedient."
Yu Xian'er smiled and didn't say anything more.
She never contradicted Shen Lang, nor did she question him.
Outside the door, Chuncao told Lin Shaoxiong to wait. Lin Shaoxiong had no objection, after all, Shen Lang's name had already spread throughout the upper-class circles of X City. However, the two middle-aged men beside him were immediately displeased. They looked at Chuncao with cold eyes and questioned, "Is this how you treat your guests at Baiyun Manor?"
Chuncao was not angry. She smiled slightly at the two middle-aged men and said in a calm tone, "Without the orders of the young lady and young master, no one is allowed to set foot in Baiyun Manor. Anyone who disobeys will be killed without mercy."
After speaking, Chuncao slowly raised her right hand, and an invisible green spiritual energy flowed from her hand, flying towards the two middle-aged men and wrapping around them.
The two middle-aged men instantly felt their movements restricted, unable to move an inch. Their faces showed shock as they looked at Chuncao and angrily questioned, "What did you do to us?"
Chuncao looked at the two people with undisguised disdain and mockery in her eyes. Without saying a word, she turned around, went back inside, and closed the door.
At this moment, large beads of sweat dripped from the temples of the two middle-aged men; they were completely stunned by Chuncao's methods.
Imprisoning someone out of thin air is something no human could do. Chuncao's methods have surpassed their understanding. When they looked at the tightly closed wooden door of Baiyun Manor again, their eyes showed less contempt and more fear.
This method was developed by Chuncao herself when she broke through to the Foundation Establishment Realm, combining the methods of ancient martial artists releasing their true qi with the unique spiritual energy of cultivators.
Although it can only be used on mortals, such methods are enough to intimidate ancient martial artists below the Heavenly level.
Lin Shaoxiong had no idea what had just happened and stood timidly outside the door, not daring to move.
After finishing his meal, Shen Lang ignored Lin Shaoxiong and the others outside the door and turned to walk into the secluded training room.
"Little sprite, exchange a Breakthrough Pill for me. I want to break through to the Core Formation stage."
"Yes, Master."
The Breakthrough Pill is a new item added to the shop after the system upgrade. It allows those below the Nascent Soul stage to break through to a higher realm without any obstacles. It is also inexpensive, costing only fifty trading coins.
Immediately afterwards, a pill the size of a longan appeared in Shen Lang's hand, which he swallowed without hesitation.
Three hours later, Shen Lang successfully broke through to the Core Formation Realm, and his lifespan reached 300 years.
On the path of cultivation, one only needs to take one more step to reach the Golden Core Realm, which allows one to transcend the void and traverse the heavens. This is the Golden Core Path, widely circulated in Taoism, and one's lifespan can reach 500 years.
The characteristic of the Core Formation Realm is that one can completely abstain from food, and does not need to consume any food when there is no desire for food.
Feeling the abundant spiritual energy within his body, Shen Lang asked, "Little guy, given my current condition, when will I be able to become a Nascent Soul expert who can live for two thousand years?"
"Master, without the support of spiritual energy, it would take at least 500 years for you and Shuang'er to cultivate together," the little elf explained truthfully.
"Five hundred years is too long. It seems we can look forward to the revival of spiritual energy in seven years."
Shen Lang suddenly felt an urge to revive the spiritual energy, because the feeling that the power brought him was simply too captivating.
"Master, the revival of spiritual energy is not a good thing." The little elf suddenly spoke seriously: "There may be unknown existences in this world."
"Unknown? Aren't they just those alien races?" Shen Lang asked, puzzled. "Did you sense something else?"
"It's not just those alien races. Master, haven't you considered why Ying Zheng can't leave the Qinling Divine Vein?" the little elf asked solemnly.
"Hiss~"
It would have been fine if the little elf hadn't brought this up, but now that it was mentioned, Shen Lang suddenly felt like he had overlooked something.
If Bai Qi is suppressing the Qinling Mountains, then why can Bai Qi leave while Ying Zheng cannot?
Was there something unknown to Ying Zheng that was being suppressed beneath his palace?
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