Chapter 446

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Chapter 446: I’m Doomed

Qing State, Northwest

"Good spear"

Zhou Huaiying held a long spear, which was still struggling fiercely. It was a spiritual treasure-level magic weapon with an Item Spirit that needed a master. Without a master, the magic weapon would not behave.

"Master, is this the long spear that Lin Batian used to wield?"

"Yes, it is his destined magic weapon."

"Congratulations, Master."

"Haha, once I tame the Item Spirit, I can use it. Keep digging, and unearth the remaining treasures."

Zhou Huaiying laughed heartily. Spiritual treasure-level magic weapons were rare, and this long spear was made of top-quality materials, making it a valuable treasure. In this area, there were many more spiritual treasures, and this inheritance would last him a long time.

"Yes, Master."

"Go on, I don’t need the spear anymore. It’s all yours from now on."

Zhou Huaiying also drew a big circle besides the spear he was practicing with, knowing that he didn’t need a long spear for that. He planned to reward his disciples with it in the future.

The disciples of Tianxuan Sect beside him became excited. If they could get this treasure, their status in Tianxuan Sect would be elevated, bringing them many benefits.

Zhou Huaiying looked at the ruins in the distance. As time passed, he had almost searched through this entire area, uncovering more and more fragments. He felt that he was close to excavating the underground palace of the Green Emperor Tomb.

"Is there still no news from Xia Qingshan?"

Zhou Huaiying thought of Xia Qingshan again, realizing that he had killed Xia Qingshan once before, but Xia Qingshan had not cursed him in return.

"Reporting to the sect leader, there is still no news. It has been over a hundred years, it’s like he vanished from this world."

"Keep searching."

Zhou Huaiying said, feeling less concerned about Xia Qingshan now. He believed more in his own cultivation and strength.

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"Met the Tenth Ancestor."

"Dingshan, you have also achieved Void status, no need to be so polite in the future."

"Respecting elders, the Tenth Ancestor has worked hard for the Lin family all these years, us younger ones have seen it."

Lin Dingshan told Lin Ying, "The Qing State war happened more than two hundred years ago, all handled by Lin Ying alone, Lin Dingshan has seen it."

"You are not a youngster anymore."

Lin Ying sighed, Lin Batian had set up fifteen generations before, all used up now, Lin Dingshan is of the fifteenth generation, already a high rank.

"Tenth Ancestor, in your presence, I am still a younger one."

"No need for formalities, I have also been tired these years, you shall take over the family’s power in the future."

Lin Ying said, she really didn’t desire power, especially before, when the Lin family was in turmoil, as the head of the family she only felt tired, not seeing any benefits from her position.

"Tenth Ancestor, um, um…"

Lin Dingshan was unsure how to speak up. This past century has been the scariest period of growth for the Lin family. The number of powerful people above the Nascent Soul stage has multiplied three to four times. Except for not reaching the level of Tao Achieving, they are even stronger than when Lin Batian was around.

The reason for this is the various arrangements of fate. It’s all just too coincidental and terrifying. For example, when Fate arranges for a disciple to go somewhere, as soon as they leave, something dangerous happens there, completely avoiding the risk. And then it arranges for someone else to go somewhere, and within a few years, they unexpectedly gain opportunities, even experiencing instances of good luck falling from the sky.

Lin Dingshan and them knew that Fate didn’t have this kind of ability. They must have obtained some kind of special treasure or skill, which is the most crucial thing.

Fate naturally knows what Lin Dingshan wants to say, but she won’t tell him the truth. Xia Qingshan’s existence is a double-edged sword with advantages and disadvantages. If the news leaks, it will lead to trouble. She can’t harm Xia Qingshan, nor her brother.

Fate briefly explained some things and then kept Lin Dingshan busy, leaving Anhua City and heading to Zhonghang Sect.

Currently, Xia Qingshan is living in Zhonghang Sect. He got tired of living with the Lin family, so he’s been traveling all over Yun State. Lin Jiang also sees the benefits and has been sharing them equally with the Five Elements Sect and Zhonghang Sect. Of course, their efforts are not as strong as the Lin family’s, focusing on developing just a few people.

Lin Jiang has been by Xia Qingshan’s side all these years. Occasionally, he visits the Wilderness or Wangxian Sect. Xia Qingshan is very precious now, and Lin Jiang must personally take care of him.

"Brother, the latest news from Qing State is that Dad’s most important magic weapon has been unearthed."

In the story, Lin Ying told Lin Jiang that many people from Yun State have been placed in Qing State. There are not many people from the Tianxuan Sect in Qing State, and they didn’t plan to take over Qing State. The ones digging the pits were hired workers. Someone from the Lin family has reached the position of a supervisor there and can gather a lot of information.

"Where are the corpses?"

"They didn’t find the father’s corpse. The bodies of the others have been gradually discovered, and Tianxuan Sect has given them proper burials."

Lin Ying replied that it’s not entirely bad what Zhou Huaiying did. The bodies of the strong warriors who died in Qing State were given a dignified farewell.

"Then let it go. We have endured for so many years, we can endure a little longer."

"I am starting to lose patience. At this rate, the strength of the four major families will be depleted."

"Lin Ying, the era of the four major families has passed. Don’t dwell on their former glory."

Lin Jiang said that now only the Lin family has a slight presence among the four major families. The other three are on the verge of extinction, especially since they refuse to listen and insist on returning to Qing State instead of settling in Yun State.

Over the years, many have fought and died, but they have only managed to hold onto a small piece of land in Qing State. It’s not worth it. If they cannot produce strong individuals, it is likely that in a few more generations, they will disappear.

Lin Jiang didn’t care much about the so-called four major families. The Yun State lineage was developed by Lin Batian alone, without teaching them a sense of belonging to the four major families, so they naturally didn’t have any feelings.

"Dad’s lifelong wish is to bring the Yun State Lin family back to the ranks of the four major families of Qing State…"

"Lin Ying, I have talked to you a lot about the current situation in recent years. Now the demon clan is becoming stronger and the era of great conflict is becoming clear. Don’t think about anything else."

Lin Jiang said that he still had to go to the Wilderness, and Small Shadiao kept providing him with information.

Over the past century, the changes in the demon clan have been significant. The Demon God Temple has started a Demon Emperor Seed Plan to focus on nurturing talented individuals in the demon clan, while also taking a very tough stance towards the human race.

The Wilderness is an important place for humans to hunt for treasures. Every year, countless cultivators are active in the Wilderness, which is a major source of resources in the cultivation world. In the past, the demon clan adopted a passive defensive strategy towards the expansion of the human race.

But in the past few decades, the demon clan has changed its strategy from passive defense to active offense. The number of cultivators falling in the Wilderness has increased dramatically every year. Now, major sects all have a sense that the war between humans and demons may be starting again.

"Brother, I understand."

Lin Ying was scolded by Lin Jiang for a while and didn’t say much more.

"Don’t worry, as long as the Lin family becomes strong, we can regain control of Qing State and all the honor it deserves."

"Yes, brother, how is Little Ying doing?"

"She’s doing great, she’s been in seclusion recently. When she comes out, she might have reached the later stages of Void Achieving."

Lin Jiang said. Cao Ying has had a very fulfilling century. Her cultivation speed has increased, and she has also mastered some powerful secret techniques. She just went into seclusion not long ago, and once she comes out, she might reach the later stages of Void Achieving.

"That’s great, Yun State is finally showing some improvement."

Lin Ying nodded, saying that Yun State is quickly recovering to its pre-war level. They may not be able to expand, but their ability to defend themselves has increased significantly, making them less vulnerable than before.

"Let’s go see Xia Qingshan, he’s been through a lot these years."

"Sure, let’s go together."

Lin Ying suggested that they go visit Xia Qingshan. Cao Ying arranged for Xia Qingshan to become an honorary elder of the Zhonghang Sect, allowing him to be openly recognized without revealing too much.

"Brother Li, Miss Lin"

Xia Qingshan saw the two people approaching and greeted them warmly.

"Brother Xia, how are you today? Do you have time to listen to some music?"

"I’m not going. These days, I have been enlightened about something."

"Oh, what is it?"

"I should die."

"What do you mean?"

"Literally, I should die."

Xia Qingshan said, Lin Jiang and Lin Ying were shocked to hear that. They wondered what Xia Qingshan meant by saying he should die – was he contemplating suicide?