Chapter 135 – 115: Clan eting Rewards_1
One morning at dawn, a rosy light penetrated the small window, illuminating the bedroom.
Lin Tianming stretched lazily, and the fatigue of the past two months gradually dissipated. After several days of rest, his condition had once again reached its peak.
Lin Tianming stood up, tidied up his appearance, and then walked towards the outside of the room.
Two days ago, he had received a ssage from the Clan Leader, asking him to attend the clan eting at the Elders’ Council Hall today.
Although the Clan Leader did not elaborate, Lin Tianming could guess sothing.
The war had ended, and there was much to be done; the Lin Family had to get back on the right track.
As such, the purpose and significance of this family council eting went without saying.
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Putting aside his thoughts, and with so anticipation, Lin Tianming soared in the direction of the Elders’ Council.
At this mont, in the Elders’ Council Hall, several Xing Clan mbers were already seated, chatting casually about the matters concerning the clan eting.
Lin Tianming entered the hall, greeted a few of his clan uncles, and then found an empty seat to sit down.
After a short while, more clan mbers entered the hall one after another, and soon there were over ten people gathered.
Looking at so of the unfamiliar faces, it was the first ti for them to attend such an important clan eting.
A quarter of an hour passed, and several figures appeared at the entrance of the hall.
Seeing Lin Shikang and several others, including Lin Shilu, coming in, all the clan mbers in the hall promptly got up to greet them.
Lin Shikang and his group, smiling, instructed everyone to take their seats before sitting down themselves.
Seeing that all the clan mbers attending the eting had arrived, the Clan Leader stood up with a solemn expression and began;
“Today, we are fortunate to gather together to discuss the family’s century-long plan. First, let report on the situation of our clan mbers.”
“Before the war, the Lin Family had one hundred and ninety-seven people. After the catastrophic war, our clan suffered heavy losses. Twenty-one clan mbers died in battle, including two from the Shi generation, sixteen from the Xing generation, and three from the Tian generation.”
The sacrificed clan mbers were Qi Refiners of at least the Fifth Level, including several above the Eighth Level, all of whom were the core strength of our family.
This single battle resulted in the loss of more than ten percent of our clansn. Had it not been for those below the Fifth Level of Qi Refinent not participating in the war, the number of deaths would likely have been double.
Listenting to the Clan Leader’s report, even though the clan mbers had already braced themselves.
But when reminded of the gory past, everyone felt incredibly heavy-hearted. It was as if they were recalling that horrific war, and for a mont, the whole hall fell into a brief silence.
After this battle, the Lin Family’s vitality was greatly damaged, and for the next few years, we would face a shortage of personnel.
Fortunately, the Jin Family had not gone mad enough to strike at mortals; otherwise, in that situation, our family would have been unable to protect itself, let alone care for the lives of the mortals.
In the vast history of the Cultivation World, mortals might be weak, but they are the foundation for Cultivators.
So long as there is a substantial number of mortals, every few years, they will produce a batch of clan mbers with Spiritual Roots.
With such an arrangent, as long as we develop steadily, it won’t take ten years for our family to regain its strength.
After a short while, clan mbers gradually erged from their mories.
Old mories were dredged up, and upon seeing a hint of sadness on the faces of the clan mbers, Lin Shihua felt sowhat distressed.
What the family most needed now was to continue moving forward, not to dwell in prolonged grief. Long-term sadness could lead to ntal changes that would affect the cultivation of the clan mbers.
At this point, Lin Shikang stood up and started to inquire among the clan mbers.
“As our family’s territory continues to expand, and we need people to defend our marketplaces, the number of personnel we can mobilize within the clan is limited. We few old folks have decided to imdiately organize a grand Spiritual Root Testing. Do you have any suggestions?”
Lin Shikang’s change of topic successfully diverted the attention of the grieving clan mbers.
One clan mber imdiately spoke up:
“The grand Spiritual Root Testing is urgent. I suggest that we test the mortal towns of the Jin Family and the Wu Family as well.”
“In addition, we should transfer so mortals from our family towns to those. They can live and reproduce there, spreading the Lin Family’s values. It will not take many decades before many Lin Family offspring are born in these places. In the long run, they will forget their past and beco part of the Lin Family mortals.”
Lin Xingzhao’s suggestion was indeed in line with the Lin Family’s current situation and won the approval of many clan mbers,
“Xingzhao’s idea is good. Their two families have many commoners, especially the Jin Family, with over a million people after a thousand years of proliferation. The Wu Family’s mortals are not as nurous, but there are also a few hundred thousand people.”
“Exactly, the Jin Family and the Wu Family are extinct, and the mortal towns in their territories should rightfully beco part of our family’s map.”
Several clan mbers echoed this sentint, and for a ti, the atmosphere in the hall beca enthusiastic.
Lin Shihua was very pleased. Although significant decisions within the Lin Family were made by Foundation Establishnt Clan mbers, having more clan mbers participate and listen to more suggestions can help the Lin Family develop in the right direction.
For nearly half a quarter of an hour, various ideas and suggestions were flying, contributing to the family’s strategy. After discussions among the clan mbers, they reached an agreent.
Lin Shihua and the other Foundation Establishnt Clan mbers were very satisfied and comforted. They imdiately selected ten clan mbers, who, after the clan eting, would imdiately carry out the duties of the grand Spiritual Root Testing.
With satisfactory results for the first major item of business, Lin Shihua continued to preside over the eting.
“Next, we will discuss the selection of heads for the Enforcent Hall and the Hall of rit. Candidates must be above the Seventh Level of Qi Refinent, one chief and one deputy each, and no younger than sixty years old. Everyone is welco to recomnd several eligible nominees, and we will decide on the final candidates.”
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