Chapter 343: Chapter 214: Clan eting_3
The lively atmosphere finally cald down, and Lin Shihua chuckled, continuing to deliver his report.
“Now, the clan’s Yuan Qi has fully recovered, and our overall strength has surged further, not just in the number of clan mbers, but especially in a qualitative leap in quality,” he said.
“Following a period of seclusion by a group of our clan mbers, we now have eighteen Foundation Establishnt Cultivators and nearly eighty of our mbers are at the Seventh Level of Qi Cultivation or above, and this number is still growing,” he added.
Before his words had settled, apart from a handful of inford clan mbers, the vast majority were so shocked by the news that they couldn’t help but exclaim in astonishnt.
“Eighteen?”
“Are you sure it’s eighteen? You didn’t read it wrong, did you?”
Many clan mbers were ecstatic, and they could hardly believe the result for a mont.
A few months ago, although they had guessed that the clan’s activity was an attempt by clan mbers to breakthrough to Foundation Establishnt, they never thought it would be on such a large scale, much less that the number of Foundation Establishnt Cultivators in the clan would have soared by so much.
“Read it wrong? How could a dignified Foundation Establishnt Cultivator make such a mistake.”
So clan mbers quickly accepted this explosive news, their joy intermingled with whispering and sharing their excitent with the clan mbers beside them.
Upon hearing Lin Shihua’s announcent of the clan situation and seeing the ecstatic scene of the clan mbers, Lin Shigang and Lin Shihe, who were seated in high positions, found their eyes turning red, and they couldn’t help but weep with happiness.
“Fifth Brother, Seventh Brother, didn’t you learn about this a long ti ago?” Lin Shigong said, holding Lin Shihe’s hand.
Lin Shihe raised his sleeve, wiped away the tears at the corner of his eyes, and then said, “Third Brother, Shigong, we are just too excited, seeing the prosperous state of the clan fills us with pride, and after we pass away, we will have the face to et our ancestors.”
Hearing this, more clan mbers of the Shi generation felt even more bitter, but there was nothing they could do about it.
Cultivation is inherently tough; out of the billions of cultivators in the world, how many can truly achieve immortality?
Seeing the bitterness on their faces, Lin Shihe continued: “Third Brother, Ninth Brother, you don’t need to be sad for us. The day we gave up on Foundation Establishnt, we already laid the groundwork for today’s outco. We have co to terms with it over the years.”
“Now that the clan’s strength has surged and we are witnessing prosperity, we have no concerns left. The only thing is that the talents and cultivation of our two descendants are rather poor. If there are outstanding talents among later generations, we hope you can provide them with so extra care,” he said.
Both of them currently have several descendants, but only one direct blood relative possesses a Spiritual Root, and it is the least desirable Five Spirit Roots. They don’t have much ti left, and cannot hope to witness the ergence of a talented descendant in their lifeti. They could only place their hopes on the grandchildren or great-grandchildren.
These thoughts were quite natural for them as elders, considering a bit more for the descendants was the last thing they could do.
Lin Shikang, who fully understood this sentint, nodded in agreent, gripping the hands of the two n firmly, promising that he would help their descendants as much as possible, allowing them to rest assured.
A tea ti passed, and the emotions of several people gradually stabilized. Lin Shihua continued to preside over the clan eting.
After a sweeping glance over everyone, he waved his hand, and the entire hall returned to silence.
“The number and specific levels of cultivation of Foundation Establishnt Clan mbers within our clan are strictly forbidden to be revealed to outsiders. Anyone who disobeys will face the family’s punishnt!” he declared with sharp words.
After these stern statents, Lin Shihua’s eyes suddenly turned cold, and he sharply inquired, “Understood?”
“We shall abide by the Clan Leader’s decree!” the younger clan mbers answered in unison, their voices echoing in the grand hall for a long ti before gradually fading.
He nodded in satisfaction, then said, “Fifth Brother and Seventh Brother have been managing the Skill Transmission Hall and the Scripture Pavilion for more than fifty years. Given their advanced age, it’s no longer appropriate for them to continue enduring hardships for the clan.”
“We will now discuss their successors. The requirents are to have a cultivation level above the Seventh Level Qi Cultivation and be under eighty years old. Feel free to voice any recomndations or nominate yourself!” he announced.
Upon hearing this, the vast majority of clan mbers had already anticipated this matter, knowing the ages of the two elder Lin Shihe well. Electing new heads for these two major family institutions was just a matter of ti.
Such positions were high in status and influence, and ca with generous family rewards. Securing one of these roles would not just elevate one’s status within the family but also provide resources to accelerate the improvent of cultivation.
Therefore, nurous clan mbers began to speak up, with so nominating themselves and others recomnding fellow clan mbers.
After a quarter of an hour and so discussion among the clan mbers, several candidates were quickly selected.
Among them, Lin Xingshun and Lin Xingyao had the highest support, both of whom had failed in their attempts at Foundation Establishnt.
Lin Xingshun and Lin Xingyao, both under sixty years old with a cultivation level at the Qi Cultivation Great Perfection, stood little chance of achieving Foundation Establishnt again.
Since they wouldn’t need to spend much ti on cultivation, taking on the role of managing the Scripture Pavilion and Skill Transmission Hall would allow them to wholeheartedly nurture the clan’s younger generation, making them exceedingly suitable candidates.
Indeed, after a brief exchange among the senior Shi generation clan mbers seated in high positions, they decided on the matter.
Lin Shihua then stood up and asked Lin Xingshun and his companion for their opinions.
For them, these positions were indeed suitable, and both Lin Xingshun and his companion readily accepted the roles.
The younger generation was not surprised by this outco. Although many clan mbers t the requirents, taking up a managerial role would take up a great deal of ti that could be spent on cultivation. Only those with limited potential and slim hopes for Foundation Establishnt would vie for these positions.
As for the two of them, their path was nearly cut off, so taking on these positions was indeed fortunate.
With their acceptance, Lin Shihua nodded and publicly declared the decision.
The rest of the clan mbers offered their congratulations, and Lin Xingshun and his companion quickly stood and returned the courtesies, behaving very politely.
With the replacent for Lin Shigang and others decided, the matter ca to a close, and Lin Shihua continued to preside over the clan eting.
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