Top-level Qi Luck: Leading My Clan to Cultivate

Chapter 432 253: An Unexpected Encounter with Li Huafeng_2

At this crucial moment, two members of the Lin Family who had reached the Foundation Establishment stage and an Early Second Order Purple Gold Eagle were out on an assignment.

"It seems the Lin Family's overall strength is much stronger than it appears on the surface!" Li Huafeng silently marveled to himself.

Regaining his focus, he said to Shen Yu beside him, "Junior Sister, the other party is from the Lin Family of Green Bamboo Mountain. Let's go over and exchange a few words!"

"Hmm...whatever Senior Brother decides is fine," Shen Yu nodded in response.

Li Huafeng chuckled softly, and the Cloud Luan Crane he was mounted on continued flying towards the peak where Lin Tianming was.

A few moments passed and Li Huafeng, along with his companion, arrived at the peak where Lin Tianming was located. They sized each other up from about a hundred yards apart.

Lin Tianming eyed the two, confirmed that they had no prior encounters, but he saw that they were indeed dressed in the Zhenyang Sect attire. Considering their cultivation level and his mount, the Cloud Luan Crane, they were undoubtedly disciples of the Zhenyang Sect.

After all, there weren't many forces that simultaneously met these several conditions within the entire Wei Kingdom, and no one would dare to impersonate a disciple of the Zhenyang Sect lightly.

Meanwhile, Li Huafeng and his companion examined Lin Tianming, showing an expression of half-belief and half-doubt upon seeing the unfamiliar faces.

Seeing this, Lin Tianming chuckled and said, "I am Lin Tianming. I have had quite a number of interactions with Daoist Li Xiuyuan from your sect, so there is no need for Daoist friends to be overly nervous."

"Hehe..." Hearing this, Li Huafeng laughed awkwardly.

"So, you're a friend of Brother Li's. My name is Li Huafeng, and this is my Sect Junior, Shen Yu," he said.

"I am Lin Tianming, I've met Daoist Li and Fairy Shen!" Lin Tianming greeted with a clasped fist salute.

Li Huafeng returned the gesture, then glanced at Qin Xi beside Lin Tianming, with a hint of ardent desire flickering in his eyes.

This woman's appearance and aura were indeed extraordinary; she was most certainly deserving of phrases like 'nation-toppling beauty' and 'calamity of the state'.

Li Huafeng forced himself to calm down and then asked, "May I inquire about the identity of this fairy?"

At this, Qin Xi took a small step backward, and Lin Tianming immediately understood her intention. He chuckled and then explained.

"Daoist Li, this is my younger sister Lin Tianxi. She has been quite bored within the clan, so she followed me to oversee the family's domain," he said.

Following this, Lin Tianming gently patted Qin Xi's shoulder, signaling her to greet Li Huafeng and his companion.

Qin Xi's cheeks turned slightly red, surprised that Lin Tianming noticed her reluctance to reveal her identity and used the Lin Family to cover for her, even referring to himself as her elder brother, making her feel a bit embarrassed.

Gathering herself, she came forward promptly and offered a salute, "I am Tianxi, I've met Daoist Li and Fairy Shen!"

Li Huafeng nodded, finding the appearance of the handsome man and beautiful woman quite sibling-like, and thus harbored no further doubts.

He and Shen Yu likewise returned the salute, then walked towards Lin Tianming and his company.

As they came together, Lin Tianming inquired about the situation in the Wei Kingdom's Cultivation World, including the latest news of the Qianchuan Market incident.

Being a disciple of the Zhenyang Sect, Li Huafeng had a clearer understanding of the beast tide attack. Having encountered one another, it was natural for him to inquire about it, to better prepare himself psychologically.

Li Huafeng furrowed his brows, then relayed some of the information he had learned.

According to him, the main force of the demonic beasts was concentrated around the territories of the Three Great Sects of Wei Kingdom, and there had been several major battles with casualties on both sides.

Fortunately, there had been no casualties among the Third Order demon beasts and Golden Core cultivators. It seemed that both sides were intentionally restraining themselves; otherwise, there would have been earth-shattering and devastating battles.

In the various mountain ranges, many families had suffered heavy losses, and quite a few had been wiped out by the demonic beasts.

It was said that at the onset of the beast tide in the Wei Kingdom, the powers in three mountain ranges in the northern part of the kingdom were nearly completely destroyed, with very few surviving.

As the major clans quickly responded, by joining forces to eliminate some of the demonic beasts, the beast tide had mostly stabilized.

Under such circumstances, any family with a bit of strength and foundation was basically still holding on, and if the scale didn't continue to expand, things shouldn't worsen.

At this moment, hearing Li Huafeng's message, Lin Tianming let out a long sigh of relief.

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However, considering that Li Huafeng arrived at the Luoyun Mountain Range during such a precarious time, he definitely wasn't here for training; there might be some major decision-making among the Golden Elixir Forces.

After all, the beast tide had not yet passed, and the areas where the three great sects' gates were located were the focal points of the Beast Tide Army, so it was entirely possible that there were plans in place.

Lin Tianming's brow furrowed as he clasped his hands towards Li Huafeng and tentatively asked, "Daoist Li, have the two of you come to Luoyun Mountain on a mission?"

"Hehe..."

Li Huafeng laughed and then said, "Lin Daoist is right, we are indeed tasked with an important matter and have come to discuss it with the nobility and Daoist Lin Shikang."

"By the way, is Daoist Lin Shikang on your noble territory?"

Hearing this, Lin Tianming's heart tightened, and he couldn't help but think that Li Huafeng's arrival in Luoyun Mountain was definitely no simple matter; there might be a significant event about to occur.

He forced himself to be calm and did not show any anomalies, responding with a smile, "The elders at home are currently repelling a demonic beast attack. Since Daoist Li has taken the trouble to visit, I suggest you proceed directly to them. If there is any inconvenience, feel free to speak directly to me as well."

Lin Tianming continued to fish for more information indirectly, yet Li Huafeng remained tight-lipped, refusing to disclose the specifics of his mission.

Lin Tianming did not dare to probe too aggressively, to avoid any misunderstandings, so he had to let it be.

After the time it took to drink a cup of tea, having exchanged a few words, Li Huafeng took his leave from the two, preparing to head immediately to Green Bamboo Mountain. He specifically invited Lin Tianming to pass through.

However, Lin Tianming still had patrol duties to fulfill, and if he were to leave for several days and not return, Lin Xingrong might worry.

Therefore, he did not accept the invitation to accompany him, instead giving a few words of caution with clasped hands and then watching as Li Huafeng and the other left, flying towards Green Bamboo Mountain and eventually disappearing into the hazy distance.

As Li Huafeng and the other left, Lin Tianming let out a wry smile of resignation, before continuing the patrol of the territory with Qin Xi.

Half a day later, at evening time, Lin Tianming and the other returned to the Golden Horn Mountain Clan Territory.

After two full days of scouting, they found no trace of large-scale demon beast activities within the vast area surrounding Golden Horn Mountain.

Upon returning to the clan territory, Lin Tianming immediately went to visit Lin Xingrong with Qin Xi, informing him of the unexpected encounter with Li Huafeng and all the news he had brought.

Hearing what Lin Tianming reported, Lin Xingrong became deeply concerned, his sense of helplessness growing.

It is said, "No one visits a temple without a cause." Given that someone had taken the initiative to go to Green Bamboo Mountain and considering the usual conduct of Golden Core Sects, it was indeed rather unusual.

Thinking of this, Lin Xingrong said to Lin Tianming, "Tianming, the situation is too strange; I can't help but feel uneasy."

"Now that the attack of the beast tide is gradually stabilizing, you should immediately return to the clan to see if something significant occurs so you can share the burden with your third uncle and the others."

Hearing this, Lin Tianming reluctantly replied:

"What about you then? If I leave and Golden Horn Mountain is subjected to a large-scale demonic beast attack, we could suffer heavy losses, couldn't we?"

"First, don't worry about that; besides, with the Purple Gold Eagle for travel, a few days back at the clan shouldn't pose any danger."

"Furthermore, with the Defensive Great Formation for protection, even if we encounter very large demon beast tribes, holding out for ten days to half a month should not be difficult."

Lin Xingrong spoke earnestly, trying to persuade Lin Tianming, who found it hard to decide.

"Don't worry about it too much; Green Bamboo Mountain is always more important than Golden Horn Mountain. As for what's more significant, you should be able to discern that," Lin Xingrong said with a stern face.

At that moment, Lin Tianming sighed deeply, then nodded and agreed to the plan to return to the clan immediately.

"There's no time to lose; set off immediately and if anything happens, send someone to Golden Horn Mountain to report immediately."

Seeing Lin Tianming agree, Lin Xingrong sighed in relief and then instructed him with a few words, gesturing for Lin Tianming to depart without delay.

Lin Tianming said no more and promptly got up with clasped hands, leaving Lin Xingrong's cave dwelling.

Upon exiting Golden Horn Mountain, he released the Purple Gold Eagle and then, with it carrying him, flew towards the direction of Green Bamboo Mountain.

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