Back at his family''s small courtyard, Lin Tianming entered the secret chamber.


    It was still early, and he could cultivate in seclusion before departure, striving to enhance his strength as much as possible. The stronger he was, the easier it would be to survive.


    After swallowing a Lingshen Pill, he activated his cultivation technique to refine the power contained in the elixir. Streams of spiritual power slowly flowed into his Seven Sea Dantian, causing his Qi Sea to expand at a faint rate.


    Looking down at the spiritual power in his Qi Sea, which was nearly half full, each stream brimming with immense energy, a hint of a smile crossed Lin Tianming''s face.


    Seven days passed in this manner.


    Within the secret chamber, Lin Tianming opened his eyes that had been shut for several days, a gleam shing in the corners.


    "Huff..."


    He exhaled a few breaths of stale air and got up to leave the secret chamber.


    In the evening, as a light breeze blew, the Lin family sat in the courtyard, casually chatting.


    Lin Shigong had also returned, babbling as always.


    "Remember to follow the team, do not act alone. I''ve already instructed Fifth Brother to keep a close watch on you..."


    And so on...


    Listening to his grandfather''s nagging and his mother''s admonitions, Lin Tianming felt warmth in his heart despite having heard them several times before.


    Though the Lin Family''s foundations were weak, at the end of the day, it was still a reliance, a bond, and a faith.


    Faith is a peculiar thing. Without faith, without goals, there is no motivation. People without these live their lives in a muddle.


    After sipping some Spiritual Tea, Lin Tianming spoke with a faint smile.


    "Grandfather, Mother, don''t worry. I''ve grown up. I''ll take good care of myself and act within my capabilities. You can rest assured, I will definitely make you proud!"


    Seeing Lin Tianming''s resolute eyes, grandfather and mother did not say much more.


    Lin Tianming then shifted the topic to his younger sister.


    After all, he had grown up and wouldn''t spend much time at Green Bamboo Mountain. She would be the onlypany for grandfather and mother.


    In recent years, Lin Tianyue had been cultivating diligently. Thanks to the abundant resources provided by Lin Tianming and grandfather, she led her peers in cultivation among the children of her age, bing the first to break through to the Third Level of Qi Refining. She had already started learning the basics and justcked practical experience.


    Unfortunately, Lin Tianyue was not interested in alchemy, but rather had a keen interest in talisman paper. Otherwise, with the guidance of the two most skilled alchemists from the Lin Family, she could have achieved twice the result with half the effort.


    Lin Shigong tried to persuade her many times but could not change her mind. Lin Tianming, on the other hand, was quite open-minded, thinking that choosing a preferred skill could lead to even greater achievements.


    The warm scene, bathed in moonlight, brought a harmonious end to the family''s casual conversation.


    The next morning, Lin Tianming bid his mother farewell and left the house. The Purple Gold Eagle followed behind as he flew towards the Enforcement Hall.


    It was still early, and in front of the deserted square, more than a dozen n members had gathered.


    Lin Tianming descended nearby, greeted the many n members, and then walked over to chat with Lin Tianfeng and others.


    Lin Tianfeng had also just arrived a short while ago. The three of them sized up the strength of the Monster Hunting Squad.


    Among the registered n members, aside from the three of them from the Tian generation, the other seven were from the Xing generation.


    The cultivation levels of the seven n uncles varied, with the highest being Lin Xingzhi at the Qi Refining Eighth Level, three at the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement, three at the Sixth Level of Qi Refinement, plus Lin Tianming at Seventh Level of Qi Refinement, Lin Tianfeng at Sixth Level of Qi Refinement, Lin Tianhong at the Fifth Level of Qi Refinement, and Lin Shiji at Qi Cultivation Great Perfection, this lineup was almostparable to the strength of more than half of the Qi Refining Families.


    After half an hour, Lin Shiji arrived, and everyone saluted him.


    Taking out a small booklet, Lin Shiji nced over everyone and nodded, confirming that the number of people was correct.


    "Now that everyone has arrived, I''ll say a few words!"


    "The primary purpose of organizing this monster hunt is to train you. Therefore, you are a team, and all actions must be undermand. Remember not to act alone or take unnecessary risks that could endanger fellow n members."


    "Also, in the mountain range, we will inevitably encounter people from other families, and even many loose cultivators. Remember not to stir up trouble and bring unnecessary hassle."


    "Do you understand?"


    "Yes!"


    "It''s gettingte; let''s set off!"


    Lin Shiji took the lead, with everyone following behind him.


    In less than a quarter of an hour, the group flew out of the Protective n Formation, gathered together, and waited for Lin Shiji''s orders.


    "Tianming, the journey is not short. Let your Purple Gold Eagle carry everyone for a part of the way. This can save us a lot of time and spiritual power."


    Lin Tianming readily agreed, summoned the Purple Gold Eagle, and Lin Shiji leaped onto its back. Lin Tianming and the others quickly followed suit.


    Before long, all eleven people were on board, sitting on the ground, not at all cramped. As the Purple Gold Eagle had grown rapidly, it was nowrger and capable of flying with more than ten people without affecting its speed. It could even handle a few more passengers without issue.


    Lin Shiji took out a map and pointed to a ce named Qingyang Mountain, located over three hundred li to the west of Green Bamboo Mountain.


    Lin Tianming gave themand, and the Purple Gold Eagle, pping its wings, soared to a hundred zhang high and flew westward.n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    The Purple Gold Eagle''s speed was swift, the strong wind whipping everyone''s robes and making a fluttering noise.


    Lin Shiji sat at the forefront, as calm as a monk in meditation, his expression serene, lost in thought.


    Lin Tianming and the others were not on their first expedition either. Many n members hadbat experience, and Lin Tianfeng was even known as the family''s battle maniac, having participated in several demonic beast encirclements, rich in experience.


    Lin Tianhong was quite nervous at this moment; his face showed a change of color, and cold sweat seeped from his forehead, promptingughter and jest from everyone.


    In just half a day''s time, with the speed of the Purple Gold Eagle, Lin Tianming and his group had flown more than three hundred li and arrived at Qingyang Mountain,nding in a valley.


    Everyone jumped down from the Purple Gold Eagle''s back, and Lin Tianming put the eagle into the Spirit Beast Bag as he began to survey the area.


    The entire valley was verdant with vegetation covering a vast expanse of forest, and a river flowed through the valley from east to west.


    This ce was on the outskirts of the Luoyun Mountain Range. Further west was the gathering ce of demonic beasts.


    After arranging the formation, Lin Shiji led the way, speeding westward.


    Everyone followed one after another, with Lin Tianming using his Divine Sense to carefully monitor every movement around them.


    Lin Xingzhi, aside from Lin Shiji, was the highest level practitioner present and walked at the rear of the group.


    The three younger members of the Lin Family, including Lin Tianming, walked in the middle, which allowed them more time to react to sudden situations and avoid being easily attacked.


    As they ventured deeper, the fog in the forest grew thicker, greatly affecting the scope of the Divine Sense, which reduced its coverage by thirty percent.


    Half a day passed, and Lin Tianming and his group had shuttled nearly a hundred li to the west, entering a valley.


    The whole valley was notrge, only a few li in size, with sparse trees and interspersed with many stone forests.


    It was now evening when the demonic beasts became active, significantly increasing the likelihood of encountering them.


    Considering the safety of his n members, Lin Shiji decided to spend the night here and continue on the next day.


    Everyone sat down in a circle to recuperate, leaving two people in a pair to take turns keeping watch. Lin Tianhong and Lin Tianfeng would take thest watch, while Lin Tianming paired with a n uncle at the Sixth Level of Qi Refinement for the first watch.


    Lin Tianming and his partner didn''t practice cultivation; instead, they sat facing two different directions, north and south, carefully observing every movement around them.