After three rounds of drinking, all friends were merry!
The wedding banquet concluded successfully; the cultivators either took their leave or queued up to try the cultivation rooms. The reputation of the Spiritual Pearls in the Southern Sea Cultivation World was no small matter, and some lucky cultivators managed to obtain some, with even a few cultivating Spirit Shells.
But none could produce such treasures for public cultivation.
The entire Lin Family Restaurant still seemed somewhat lively.
Moreover, most of the cultivators leaving the restaurant started heading toward Lin Shiming’s Pill Pavilion and Lin Family Artifact Shop, whether to commission Magic Artifacts or to introduce customers with gifts, which also attracted many cultivators.
The Cheng Family cultivators and Duan Family cultivators at the door, however, had worried expressions as they looked at each other and stood up, preparing to leave.
Still, they occasionally glanced at Lin Shijie with some concern.
A Foundation Establishment swordsman in the later stage was not something they could resist.
"Gentlemen, Hermit invites you!" Just as the two got up, they heard Lin Shijie speak.
Their hearts once again sank, and sure enough, the Lin Family had a Purple Mansion cultivator.
And their own Family Heads had asked them to present such Magic Artifacts.
Although they were unwilling, they were well aware that this was Heavenly Phenomenon Island’s market. The Lin Family, even as Purple Mansion, needed to consider Zi Yu Loose to some extent.
The pair followed Lin Shijie to the third floor of Lin Family Restaurant, and as the door to the room opened, it revealed a large conference hall. Lin Shiming sat in the center of the hall sipping Spiritual Tea, while Ye Changfeng could also be seen here.
"Cheng Jiannan of the Cheng Family, Duan Zhiyun of the Duan Family, pay respect to the Hermit!"
In this moment, seeing Lin Shiming speak in a relaxed and cheerful manner while Ye Changfeng could only sit in a lower position, respectful and deferential, they were reminded of Hermit Luo Yun’s actions.
The identity of the person before them was self-evident!
"You two really have some nerve!" Lin Shiming lifted his head to look at Cheng Jiannan and Duan Zhiyun.
His short statement made them become silent as if chilled.
"Response to the Hermit, these treasures were all requested by Hermit Luo Yun of the Purple Jade Sect. Our two families would not dare overstep our bounds!" Immediately, the two kept kowtowing.
Facing the Purple Mansion Family, their own Foundation Establishment families didn’t stand a chance, unless, at that moment, Zi Yu Loose appeared, overpowering Lin Shiming with his presence.
Otherwise, for these families, it was best to stay neutral like weeds along a wall, waiting for the moment the two great Purple Mansion powers determined the victor. That would be the time for them to make a decision.
If the Lin Family were in their position, they would do the same. The Duan Family and Cheng Family made this unwise move, firstly for the Ye Family’s Cultivation Technique, and secondly, they had been suppressed by the Purple Jade Sect for so long that they had lost their spirit, not anticipating the true strength of the Lin Family.
"The dignity of a Hermit cannot be insulted. Today is a grand wedding, so I will not kill you. Within one month, gather fifteen types of Third Rank Spiritual Wine and three types of Fourth Rank Spiritual Wine!"
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"You know the consequences of failing to present the Spiritual Wines!" With a press of Lin Shiming’s finger downward, the might of Purple Mansion became undeniably apparent, pressing down on them, instantly making them feel an overwhelming spiritual pressure bear down.
The two immediately prostrated themselves on the ground, finally realizing why Hermit Luo Yun’s chair had been crushed by a mere gesture.
The cultivator before them was indeed at the early stage of Purple Mansion, but his strength was undoubtedly far more terrifying than that!
Both were greatly alarmed.
At the same time, they felt bitter. Third Rank Spiritual Wine might still be found, but Fourth Rank Spiritual Wine was not a simple matter for Foundation Establishment cultivators to locate. The entire Heavenly Phenomenon Island only had one kind of Fourth Rank Spiritual Wine available in the Purple Jade Pavilion of the Purple Jade Sect, and it was only offered to Purple Mansion cultivators!
Yet the two dared not refuse.
"Be gone!" With a wave of Lin Shiming’s sleeve, the pressure from the Purple Mansion cultivator disappeared.
The two immediately kowtowed and fled.
And Ye Changfeng, who observed the scene, also began to feel a sense of doom dawning within.
At first, he thought Lin Shiming had invited him over for a friendly tea between in-laws. Now it seemed to be a display of power.
"Ye Family Head, our Lin Family and Ye Family’s cooperation hasn’t mentioned any offense you’ve committed against Purple Jade Sect!"
"Today, during the wedding, Hermit Luo Yun’s appearance nearly ruined our Lin Family’s grand wedding!" Lin Shiming finally turned to speak.
"Our Lin Family only wishes to have a place on Heavenly Phenomenon Island. We never wanted to clash with the Purple Jade Sect!" Lin Shiming shook his head.
Ye Changfeng, having served as the Family Head for countless years, would have no need to hold that position if he couldn’t understand Lin Shiming’s implication.
"Senior Lin, this matter is indeed an oversight by the Ye Family. We never expected that a rankless, attributeless Cultivation Technique of the Ye Family would attract the scrutiny of the Purple Jade Sect!" Ye Changfeng calmly produced a Jade Slip and handed it to Lin Shiming.
As if it were truly just a rankless Cultivation Technique.
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"Additionally, I ask that Senior Lin, for the sake of our three hundred years of friendship, lend aid to our Ye Family!" Ye Changfeng also clenched his teeth, invoking their three-century-long association once again.
"The Ye Family was once the ruler of Heavenly Phenomenon Island a thousand years ago. Even after declining to a Foundation Establishment family, we have been conscientious and dutiful, fulfilling the role appropriately. Now the Purple Jade Sect has become increasingly oppressive, even aiming to eradicate the Ye Family!"
"We hope Senior Lin will stand up for the Ye Family; we are willing to become a subsidiary force to the Lin Family and offer tributes and treasures!"
"We also wish for Senior Lin, a cultivator of such high virtue and repute, to take charge of Heavenly Phenomenon Island!" Ye Changfeng spoke with great sincerity.
For the Ye Family, the Lin Family might remain as a second-ranking power on Heavenly Phenomenon Island, but the Ye Family would be the first to perish.
They only had a chance to survive by propelling the Lin Family to the position of ruler over Heavenly Phenomenon Island.