Chapter 156 Luoyun Pavilion_1
Two days later, in the square outside the Qianchuan Market City Hall. Continue reading stories on My Virtual Library Empire
Lin Tianming and Lin Shilu stood still, watching the incessant flow of cultivators coming and going, their faces revealing excitement.
Thanks to Li Xiuyuan's manipulation behind the scenes, the Lin Family had secured a place in Lingxiao Tower. Today, they had come to pay the shop's rental fee, intending to finalize the matter swiftly to avoid any unforeseen incidents.
With their minds made up, the two men didn't hesitate and stepped towards the grand hall.
Upon entering the hall, the enormous lobby was bustling with people. Over ten cultivators, dressed in Zhenyang Sect uniforms, were attending to those who had come to conduct business.
Looking around, the hall was filled with dozens of cultivators, most of whom were above the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, and there were even over a dozen Foundation Establishment Cultivators.
Seeing this scene, Lin Tianming thought to himself.
"Qianchuan Market truly is formidable. In the Luoyun Market City Hall, there are scarcely any Foundation Establishment Cultivators conducting business, even those above the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining are rare, yet here I easily see over ten Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
Soon, it was Lin Shilu's turn to step forward, so he approached.
A Qi Cultivation Eighth Level disciple of the Zhenyang Sect stood up and spoke in a flat voice,
"Elder, may I ask what brings you here today?"
Lin Shilu took out the token that Li Xiuyuan had given him and handed it to the attending Zhenyang Sect disciple.
"I am a member of the Luoyun Mountain Range Lin Family, here to pay the shop's rental fee. I hope you can accommodate me, young friend," Lin Shilu said kindly.
Before he finished speaking, many cultivators in the entire hall suddenly stopped their tasks, turning their attention this way.
Due to the Lin Family's low profile, and although the family's founding ancestor was a Golden Core expert, the family had been silent for too long, and many younger cultivators had yet to hear of the Lin Family's prestigious name.
However, the battle a few years ago in the Luoyun Mountain Range, where the Lin Family eliminated the Jin Family, earning fame in one fell swoop, had caused a sensation across several surrounding regions.
Lin Shilu's appearance and the matter of renting a shop caught the attention of many, and the attending Zhenyang Sect disciple was also quite surprised.
After a few moments, the attending Zhenyang Sect disciple regained his composure and then proceeded to inspect the token.
A day earlier, he had received instructions from Li Xiuyuan, detailing the affairs of the Lin Family, which had shocked him greatly, prompting him to readily agree to the request.
Once he confirmed the token was correct, he said with a respectful expression,
"Elder Lin, I have already received a message from Uncle Li. The Gao Family's cancellation has been handled properly. You need only pay the rental fee for ten years, a total of thirty thousand spirit stones."
Lin Shilu nodded and let out a sigh of relief.
The fifty thousand spirit stones the family brought were just enough, leaving thirty thousand to pay the rental fee. If it had been more than thirty thousand spirit stones, he would have had to borrow spirit stones from other family members, which would disrupt their plans and be quite troublesome.
Regaining his composure, he took out a prepared storage bag and handed it to the attending cultivator.
The attending cultivator took the spirit stones without even looking and said a few words before leaving his seat to go deeper into the hall.
In a short while, he returned to his seat, holding a golden yellow token in his hand.
The attending executive officer handed the token to Lin Shilu with a bow, then politely said,
"Elder Lin, this is the restriction order token for the shop in Lingxiao Tower. If you change the shop's name in the future, remember to register it with the Market City Hall. As for the shop's rental fee, it should be renewed one year before the end of each ten-year term."
Lin Shilu nodded slightly, looking completely unpretentious and kindly spoke,
"Very well, young friend, you have my gratitude. When you have some free time, you are welcome to visit the Lin Family's shop."
Hearing Lin Shilu's offer of friendship, the attending cultivator did not dare to neglect it and quickly responded,
"Thank you for your generous offer, Elder. My name is Zhao Qianfeng. Whenever I find leisure time, I shall surely pay a visit."
"Good..."
Lin Shilu chuckled happily, feeling very pleased.
He chatted idly with Zhao Qianfeng for a few more moments, which helped close the distance between them, effectively fostering connections for the younger members of the Lin Family.
For the Lin Family to gain a firm footing in the market, forming ties with more cultivators, especially ones like Zhao Qianfeng who have the backing of a major power, was essential. Just as this time, having such relationships could be useful in many critical moments and might provide some assistance.
After a short while, Lin Shilu took his leave from Zhao Qianfeng, and the two of them left the Market City Hall together.
As soon as they were out of sight, the entire Market City Hall started to buzz with whispers.
A Qi Refining Eighth Level cultivator muttered in confusion, "The Lin Family? Could it be the very same Lin Family that triumphed in the Luoyun Mountain battle a few years ago?"
No sooner had he spoken than another Qi Refining Eighth Level cultivator replied with a smug look,
"Indeed, it is that Lin Family. I've heard that this family is not simple; their founding ancestor was a Golden Core Cultivator who was once renowned throughout the Wei Kingdom's Cultivation World."
"They've produced a Golden Elixir Expert!"
"Exactly! It is said that the Luoyun Mountain Range Lin Family has six Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and the most formidable among the clan members is at the Foundation Establishment Eighth Level with exceedingly powerful strength. Such capability places them at the forefront among all the Foundation Establishing Families in the entire Wei Kingdom."
The clamorous hall was abuzz, everyone trying to find out more about the Lin Family. And as some cultivators left, they began to spread news of the Lin Family.
The departing Lin Tianming and his companion were long gone, utterly unaware of this.
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Upon leaving the Market City Hall, the two men headed straight for the street where Lingxiao Tower was located.
Soon, they arrived in front of Lingxiao Tower. Lin Shilu took out the restriction order token, opened it, and they walked in.
The Lingxiao Tower was now deserted as the Gao Family had removed all the remaining items for sale, leaving behind a cluttered space.