Chapter 381: Chapter 228: Shocking News (7K words, please subscribe)_4
Indeed, so cultivators had already thought of this and promptly asked the Zhenyang Sect disciples their opinions and plans regarding the beast tide and the market.
On hearing the inquiries, the leading Zhenyang Sect disciple replied gravely, “Currently, the sect hasn’t communicated any specific arrangents.”
“However, fellow daoists, a target as large as the Qianchuan Market is highly likely to attract the attack of the Beast Tide Army, and thus requires substantial support from cultivators.”
“Moreover, it is far too dangerous for loose cultivators to remain outside alone; we hope that unless it’s necessary, no one will leave the market rashly.”
At this point, he spoke earnestly, “Many of you have long been residents here, with no shortage of family mbers among you, regardless of whether you have properties here or not, we hope you can stay and join us in repelling the attacks of the beast tide!”
“In addition to this, I believe the market will issue a statent later on, promising rewards for those who contribute significantly to repelling the beast tide. The sect will not let you down, and may create an exception to include you within the sect, or bestow heavenly materials and earthly treasures, even possibly Foundation Establishnt Pills as rewards.”
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“Foundation Establishnt Pills?”
“Joining Zhenyang Sect, becoming an Inner Sect Disciple!”
Hearing these words, so Qi Refining cultivators were thrilled, their fear instantly dissipating, and so even began to look forward to the arrival of the beast tide.
The cultivators with such thoughts were almost all those with lower cultivation levels, not blessed with great talent and leading difficult lives for the sake of cultivation and survival.
If they could join a Golden Core Sect, they would be able to make use of the sect’s resources for cultivation and also earn respect from other cultivators.
Even if they could not join Zhenyang Sect, obtaining a Foundation Establishnt Pill might also allow them to defy the heavens and transform their fate, becoming Foundation Establishnt Cultivators.
Such a beast tide could thus be seen as an opportunity for them to leap over the dragon gate.
An opportunity that might change their destiny!
And there were not a few people who harbored such thoughts.
However, more cultivators were sober-minded, fully aware that obtaining rewards from Zhenyang Sect wouldn’t be easy, and if they lost their lives in the process, no amount of glory would be of any use.
There were also so cultivators with calm expressions, who started to contemplate quietly.
Their cultivation wasn’t high, and leaving the market, they had nowhere else to go.
If they didn’t leave, they would have to share their fate with a significant target like the market; if the Defensive Great Formation was breached by the demonic beasts, they might also face life-or-death straits.
Their dilemma was reasonable, for everyone strives for survival.
anwhile, Lin Xingmin had no ti to entertain such considerations, as he hurried away from the crowd towards the Lin Family’s Cave Mansion Courtyard.
Half an hour later, a group of family mbers gathered together.
Lin Xingmin relayed everything he witnessed and heard in the Market City Hall from the Zhenyang Sect disciples to the family mbers without omitting a word.
As expected, the family mbers were all shocked, their previous wishful thinking shattered by this explosive news.
Once they had regained their composure, they began to discuss their next steps.
They were acutely aware of the importance of this news; it had to be communicated to the family imdiately so that a comprehensive plan could be formulated.
Besides, they had to make arrangents for Luoyun Pavilion to minimize the family’s losses.
At this mont, family mbers put forward suggestions, and it was swiftly decided that three people would stay behind in Qianchuan Market.
The rest of the family mbers would leave with the vast wealth inside Luoyun Pavilion and relay the ssage to the family in the shortest ti possible.
However, no consensus had yet been reached on who would stay behind in the market.
Staying in Qianchuan Market during such a crisis was perilous for Qi Refining clanspeople; they might well end up as cannon fodder.
Even if the Lin Family had so connections with the higher-ups in the market and weren’t used as cannon fodder, without the help of Foundation Establishnt Cultivators, the situation would still be highly dangerous.
In such circumstances, those staying in the market would cut off contact with the family and would struggle to receive any support from them; everything would depend solely on themselves.
In this situation, our clan mbers are almost completely isolated and without support. If the market city is breached by the demonic beasts, we might perish right here.
At this ti, everyone was arguing heatedly over who should remain behind.
Lin Xingyan waved his hand to calm everyone down and then said, “You are all young, and your strength is not high, staying behind is too dangerous!”
“And I am nearing eighty years old. My cultivation progress is very slow, and it’s possible I may not break through to Foundation Establishnt in this life. It’s most appropriate for to stay!”
Before he could finish speaking, a Xing Clan mber objected, “Uncle, precisely because your cultivation is relatively high, you should return to the family to contribute to its safety!”
Another Xing Clan mber chid in, “Yes… even if we fall here, it would be for the family, we are not afraid of death!”
“What a joke… as Lin Family mbers, if I allowed you juniors to stay behind, how could I have the face to return to the family?”
“If anything happens to you, when we are dead, how could we face your parents?”
Lin Xingyan’s rebuttal left the crowd of Xing Clan mbers at a loss for words.
After a few monts of silence, Lin Xingyan spoke, “No matter what your thoughts are, I’ve made my decision. Before Twelfth Brother left, he entrusted to take care of Luoyun Pavilion and all our fellow clansn.”
“It’s fine under normal circumstances, but at this ti, I will absolutely not allow a junior to take the risk!”
Lin Xingyan’s resolute words stirred a fiery passion in the hearts of the few Xing Clan mbers present.
A Xing Clan mber said, “Fellow clansn, ti is of the essence. Our family does not have much ti left, we must settle this matter and send the news back to the family as soon as possible!”
“Yes…ti is life, arriving at the family even a mont sooner could save a life!”
Hearing this, Lin Xingyan’s expression was serious, and he spoke in a very decisive tone, “Xing Zhou, Xing Pu, do you have the courage to stay behind in the market city with ?”
Lin Xingpu burst into a hearty laugh and said, “Haha… what’s there to fear!”
As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Xingzhao also let out a laugh, then said imposingly, “Brother Fifteen… in terms of talent and cultivation, we Xing Clan mbers indeed can’t compare to the Xing Clan mbers, but when it cos to courage and spirit, we refuse to be left behind!”
“This…is not proper…”
Just as a Xing Clan mber began to speak, he was loudly rebuked by Lin Xingyan.
“We three have already decided. I am the oldest here, so no more discussion is needed. Carry out the orders!”
Seeing the determination and the firm, non-negotiable tone of the other Xing Clan mbers, the Xing Clan mber’s face flushed, and he wanted to persuade further but was silenced by Lin Xingyan’s resolute gaze.
With Lin Xingyan’s decision on who would stay behind, the eyes of the Xing Clan mbers reddened, and spurred by his urging, the clan mbers all sprang into action.
Quickly after, the clan mbers collected all the valuable resources they could carry from Luoyun Pavilion, preparing to take them back to the family.
If this trendous wealth were left in the market city and sothing unexpected happened, it might all be in vain.
An hour later.
Under Lin Xingyan’s watchful eye, a group of ten people, reluctant to leave, left the Cave Mansion Courtyard together and made their way to the entrance of the market city.
At that mont, the entrance of the entire market city was chaotic. A large number of cultivators were rushing out, almost all of whom were family cultivators.
Fortunately, the news had not completely spread yet. The cultivators outside did not know about the imminent arrival of the beast tide.
Otherwise, even more loose cultivators would have gathered at Qianchuan Market City, hoping to rely on the market to survive the calamity.
By then, it would have been very difficult to get out.
Lin Xingmin, leading the Lin Family mbers, found the Zhenyang Sect Disciple responsible for overseeing entry to the market city and showed the token left by Li Xiuyuan, swiftly gaining passage through the market city entrance.
Otherwise, following the queue to get out would have delayed them significantly.
Once out of the market city, the clan mbers did not dare to delay. They flew non-stop towards the south.
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