Ironwood Manor!
In the newly built Lin Family Hall, all the senior members were seated.
At the head sat Lin Zhentian, with Lin Xuan in the first seat to his left.
That position represented Lin Xuan's current standing in the Lin family....second only to Lin Zhentian himself.
Because of the Six Beasts, everyone in the Lin family now treated Lin Xuan with great respect and fear.
Even the elders dared not put on airs before him.
However, they didn't actually know how strong Lin Xuan really was...their awe mainly came from those six beasts.
On Lin Zhentian's right sat Lin Xiao, who had replaced Lin Ken.
After obtaining help from the Yang Essence Stone, Lin Xiao's strength had completely recovered and even advanced, reaching the late Heavenly Origin stage.
Lin Dong had also joined the family's core council.
Among those present, he and Lin Xuan were the only two members of the third generation.
Lin Zhentian stood, scanning the room before speaking slowly.
"We've been in Ironwood Manor for over a month now. Our resources have been steadily consumed and need replenishment.
The ironwood we've harvested has piled up like mountains, and over a hundred pieces of Yang Essence Stone have been mined.
It's time we brought these to Flame City to trade and strengthen our Lin family."
"This is our first time trading Yang Essence Stones. It's extremely important.
The road to Flame City is long, and bandits roam the route."
"The fact that we possess a Yang Essence Stone vein can't stay hidden.
Those bandits surely already know. I fear this journey will not be peaceful."
"I plan to personally escort it!"
"Father, that's too risky," Lin Ken immediately objected.
"Ironwood Manor is the foundation of our family now.
Nothing can happen here. You must remain to oversee everything."
Lin Mang quickly agreed. "Yes, Father, everything we have is tied to Ironwood Manor. You can't leave."
"I'll lead the convoy then," Lin Xiao offered.
"I may not be as strong as Father, but I'm still at the late Heavenly Origin stage.
Ordinary bandits are no match for me."
"Listen to me first," Lin Zhentian raised his hand to stop them and turned to Lin Xuan.
The Fire Python Tiger and the Black Iron Panther are our family's greatest assets. Even I feel some pressure facing those beasts.
With them guarding Ironwood Manor, there will be no danger. Besides, Xuan'er will still be here."
Everyone turned their gaze to Lin Xuan, since those beasts followed his command.
Since this matter concerned the family's development, Lin Xuan didn't hesitate.
He stood up, ready to join the discussion.
He didn't want to just stay home....only by going out could he gain experience and earn merits.
"Grandfather," Lin Xuan said, "the Fire Python Tiger and the Black Iron Panther are our trump cards. Outsiders don't know of them yet.
If you leave Ironwood Manor and enemies attack, we'd have to expose them.
Revealing them too soon would hurt us.
"Your presence alone is deterrence enough. With you here, no one will dare make a move.
"So, Uncle Lin Xiao and I should lead the trade convoy instead.
"Even if I'm away, the Fire Python Tiger, Black Iron Panther, and Qing Tan can still follow orders.
This way, our defenses....both open and hidden....won't weaken."
"As for the convoy," Lin Xuan continued, "Uncle Lin Xiao has recovered to late Heavenly Origin stage, and no one outside knows that yet.
I have already broken through to mid Heavenly Origin stage, and I can fight those above my level."
This setup can even make us appear weaker...bait to lure out our enemies.
When they strike, we'll catch them off guard and destroy them completely."
Everyone's eyes lit up. His reasoning was flawless.
And hearing that Lin Xuan had reached the mid Heavenly Origin stage shocked them even more.
His progress was frightening.....he was already surpassing the older generation.
Mid Heavenly Origin, combined with his mastery of martial arts, meant he could indeed fight late-stage cultivators.
Lin Xuan's arrangement was extremely stable.
Everyone agreed wholeheartedly.
Once the leaders were chosen, the rest of the escort was quickly assembled.
Soon, a team of over a hundred people stood ready. Lin Xia and Lin Dong joined to gain experience.
Qing Tan wanted to go too, but she had to stay behind to watch over the Six Beasts.
"This task is important, and only you can do it. We'll be gone just a few days," Lin Xuan comforted the little girl softly.
"Lin Xuan-ge, you must come back soon.
If my cold energy flares up and I freeze into an ice statue, you'll never see your cute little me again,"
Qing Tan pouted, lightly pounding Lin Xuan's chest with her small fists.
She really wanted to go too, but Lin Xuan insisted she stay.
"Little Cutie" was what Lin Xuan sometimes teasingly called her.
After helping her dispel her cold energy several times, they had spent much time alone together, and their relationship had grown closer.
Qing Tan had already become attached to him.
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