Chapter 503
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Chapter 503: Forced Sleep
Yun State
When Lin Jiang arrived, Cao Ying and Lin Ying were both in a tough battle. Despite their families’ strong abilities, too many people had been sent to the forced sleep location, depleting their strength.
"*Boom*"
Lin Jiang made a move, shooting an arrow that exploded Nascent Soul.
Using a Sagittarius Bow, Lin Jiang traveled from east to west in Yun State, also resolving the trouble caused by the Five Elements Sect.
"Brother, now that Nascent Soul is like this, the lower our cultivation, the fewer advantages we have. What should we do in the future?"
Lin Ying was very worried that if he fell to the Nascent Soul stage, even the followers would rebel. If he falls to the Qi Refining Period, independent cultivators might rebel too.
"This is indeed a problem, we need to research it thoroughly."
Lin Jiang nodded, then the three of them returned to Anhua City to discuss this matter in a quiet place.
"If we suppress our cultivation to the Nascent Soul stage, the followers will rebel. If we reach the Golden Core Period, the situation will be even more serious. Considering the situation in Yun State, the number of golden cores your followers have is more than yours."
"Continuing to suppress our cultivation will lead to many problems. Many pills are already impossible to refine now, and it will be even worse in the future. For example, the teleportation array, even if we have the technology, we cannot refine it. There are many other issues too."
"Including the territory, both our Zhonghang Sect and the Lin family have territories to the north of the Yunzhong Mountain Range, tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of miles away from our sects. For Soul Changing and Nascent Soul cultivators, they will quickly arrive. But what about our cultivators at the Building Foundation stage? What will happen to these territories?"
"Also, as for the issue of independent cultivators mentioned earlier, you all know the situation with independent cultivators in our sect. We rely on oppressing, plundering, and exploiting independent cultivators to gain a lot of benefits. If we cannot suppress independent cultivators in terms of strength, can we still obtain such great benefits?"
One question after another was raised, and the three of them fell silent. With their wisdom, it was difficult to solve these problems.
"Let’s brainstorm together. It will be several decades before the next decline in cultivation realm. Both of your families have many intelligent people, you can discuss with them."
"Indeed, the three of us don’t have enough intelligence and wisdom."
"Brother, should we continue the next batch of hibernation plan? I’m afraid if we take out more people, we won’t be able to control the unrest."
"This is a contradiction. If we don’t put high cultivation level individuals into hibernation, the time won’t be enough. My plan stops at the Golden Core Period, any lower cultivation level would be meaningless."
Lin Jiang said. If we put a Building Foundation Period individual to hibernate, it’s useless. Even if we delay it by a hundred times, it would only last a little over ten thousand years. Golden Core Period is already a low requirement.
"I understand, I will arrange it. In the next twenty to thirty years, I will fully train those talented disciples in the clan to quickly advance to the Golden Core Period."
"Alright, also, you must hibernate in the next cycle."
"Brother, didn’t we discuss this before? I won’t go."
"If you don’t go, I will immediately cancel all the slots for Lin family. All hibernating disciples from Lin family will be awakened."
"You’re crazy, brother."
Lin Ying’s face changed drastically. She was shocked by Lin Jiang’s sudden change of heart and extreme request.
"Lin Ying, do you know why I’m thinking this way?"
"Why?"
Because I have realized that out of the entire Lin family, I only care about you. All the people I used to be close with are gone. Besides sharing the same last name, I left the Lin family a hundred years ago. Now I’m over three thousand years old.
It’s said that when one person achieves enlightenment, even their pets ascend to heaven. But even that requires having loved ones around. I have been good to the Lin family solely because of you. You are my dear sister. If you were to seek death on your own, then tell me, what meaning would the Lin family hold for me?"
Lin Jiang explained that he had been away from the Lin family for too long. If Lin Dongyan and the others were still around, there might have been some connection. But now, other than sharing the same last name, Lin Jiang had no ties with those people. Lin Ying was the only bond between them.
Therefore, Lin Jiang realized that if Lin Ying were to die, it would be time to cut ties with the Lin family.
"Little Ying…"
Lin Ying was completely stunned, unable to respond to Lin Jiang’s words. She turned to Cao Ying for help.
"You can’t ask her for help, and it’s the same for Zhonghang Sect. I support Zhonghang Sect because of Cao Ying. If Zhonghang Sect ever betrays Cao Ying, I will destroy them. If Cao Ying passes away, I will cut ties with Zhonghang Sect."
Lin Jiang immediately said, and Cao Ying nodded in agreement, saying that one’s pets should ascend to heaven on their own, what does it matter with others?
Lin Ying opened his mouth beside them, not knowing how to answer, and could only let out a sigh.
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In the wilderness, Lin Jiang came again, this time accompanied by Big Shadiao.
Big Shadiao is about to hibernate, but it has been longing for Small Shadiao. Due to various reasons before, it couldn’t bring Small Shadiao along. Now, Lin Jiang is fulfilling its wish.
"Little brother."
"Big sister?"
Big Shadiao saw Small Shadiao and was overjoyed, while Small Shadiao looked terrified upon seeing Big Shadiao, their bloodline suppression remaining unchanged for thousands of years.
Luckily, Big Shadiao didn’t hit Small Shadiao this time, saving a little face.
"Human tribe?"
"Fanghua, not even a word for Uncle when you see him?"
Lin Jiang heard a voice behind him, turned around and saw that it was Demon Queen Lin Fanghua.
"Humans and Demons are on different paths, better not call me Uncle."
Lin Fanghua shook her head, she was no longer the little Peng Bird from before. She appreciated Lin Jiang teaching her many things back then, but now as Demon Queen, she had to speak in the interest of the demon tribe. Calling someone Uncle was out of the question.
"Alright then, what about Auntie, you won’t call her either?"
Lin Jiang pointed to Big Shadiao on the side, making Lin Fanghua furrow her brows even more. This was a tricky situation for her.
"Just kidding, be a good Demon Queen, don’t bother with these trivial matters."
"Can we talk about the human tribe?"
"Aren’t you supposed to know?"
Lin Jiang said that there are many scouts from the demon tribe in Yun State, which was told to him by Small Shadiao.
"I don’t know much about it, I…"
"Stop talking, so you won’t end up as a traitor to the demon tribe. Figure out what to do, as time is running out for your tribe."
Lin Jiang mentioned that the demon tribe has much less preparation time compared to the human tribe because once they fall to the third rank, demons can no longer shapeshift, losing their human form and making many tasks impossible.
Besides, the demon tribe is different from the human tribe – most demons below the fourth rank lack intelligence. Without a Demon King to lead, the demon tribe would truly become scattered. At that time, the Demon God Temple would probably no longer be necessary.
Lin Fanghua’s expression changed, she left a message for her mother and immediately left, taking Lin Wanli with her. Since Small Shadiao has many heirs, they wouldn’t miss those two.
Small Shadiao’s wives were very enthusiastic about Big Shadiao, after all, he was their younger sister’s husband. Lin Jiang took advantage of this to take Small Shadiao away.
"Have you made up your mind, follow me or stay with your daughter?"
"Brother, I am really struggling."
"No more hesitation, you must give me an answer. If the next realm falls, things will get very troublesome."
"Brother, this time I want to choose to be with my family."
Small Shadiao hesitated for a long time and finally revealed his choice.
It is true that it is life and death brothers with Lin Jiang, but it also has a family. The one in power of the demon tribe is his daughter, so being together as a family is the best choice.
"It’s okay, I respect your choice. I don’t know about the demon tribe’s arrangement, so I don’t know how to help you. Feel free to ask for anything you need."
"I don’t need anything, with Fanghua in power, everything is taken care of."
"That’s good. If you change your mind, you can come find me. We are brothers, don’t worry about superficial things."
"I know, if my brother’s plan goes wrong, he can come to me for help. No matter what, I will always make sure there is a place for my brother."
"Just having you say that is enough. Big Shadiao has been in the Wilderness for a few years. If there are any good things, try to get more for her. If there is no breakthrough, forget about it, she won’t have a chance to break through anymore."
Lin Jiang said. Big Shadiao is only at the fourth level of cultivation and is showing signs of aging. This indicates that Big Shadiao’s lifespan is not much. Lin Jiang doesn’t have many longevity pills prepared, only giving her a little bit. Lin Jiang hopes to obtain some from the Wilderness.
"I know, I will take care of her. After all, she is my own sister."
Small Shadiao nodded. Demon God Temple has been collecting treasures from heaven and earth for many years. He can secretly get some for Big Shadiao. Unfortunately, he can’t break through to the fifth level now. Otherwise, he would do everything to bring Big Shadiao to the fifth level.
