Chapter 168: Return to the Town Market_3
After doing this, the two immediately set out, swiftly heading in the direction of Qianchuan Market.
Considering Lin Shilu's injuries, the two did not travel fast, taking two days to leave the more dangerous area.
Lin Tianming checked the map and ensured that their location was safe, he then released the Purple Gold Eagle from the Spirit Beast Bag.
After feeding it two sections of late-stage Qingxu Serpent Meat, the two jumped onto the back of the Purple Gold Eagle, which then soared into the sky, heading towards Qianchuan Market.
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At Qianchuan Market, in a secret room on the third floor of Luoyun Pavilion,
Lin Tianfeng and Lin Xingli, along with a few others, were seated, all looking somewhat anxious.
Lin Tianfeng stood up and looked out the window, speaking apprehensively,
"Uncles, before Fifteenth Grandfather and Tianming left, they said that this trip would take at most ten to fifteen days, yet it's been almost a month now and they still haven't returned. What shall we do?"
Lin Xingsu and the others also showed nervous expressions but were at a loss for what to do. After all, with their cultivation, they could only move around the outskirts of the Qianchuan Mountain Range. To enter and search for the two would be like finding a needle in a haystack, truly a hopeless endeavor.
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Seeing the low morale of the clan members, Lin Xingli spoke to comfort them,
"Everyone, Fifteenth Uncle and Tianming are not weak in cultivation. Together, they could even handle a cultivator at the Foundation Establishment Seventh Level. It's just over ten days; perhaps they are delayed by some unexpected treasure!"
On hearing this, the others finally heaved a sigh of relief. It was indeed very possible; an adventure in the Qianchuan Mountain Range could lead to unexpected delays due to treasures and opportunities.
Seeing everyone relax a little, Lin Xingli continued,
"Let's all return to our cultivation. In another half-month, if they still haven't returned, we'll either request Elder Ye to search for them or go back to the clan for help!"
"That's all we can do!" Lin Tianfeng replied.
The rest nodded their heads in agreement, ready to take their leave, when the ward at the door flickered, and Lin Tianming's figure appeared.
After a dusty and swift journey, with the help of the Purple Gold Eagle, their speed increased substantially. It only took them two days to return to Tianchuan Market.
Seeing Lin Tianming return, everyone was overjoyed and hurried to greet him.
After returning the greetings with a fist salute, Lin Tianming said,
"Fellow clansmen, Fifteenth Grandfather was severely injured during the trip and has already returned to his cave dwelling to close up and recover!"
"What?"
"How is the elder's condition? Is it serious?" Hearing Tianming's statement, the clan members asked anxiously.
"Everyone, there is no need to worry too much. Although Fifteenth Grandfather is quite injured, his condition has stabilized. With a few months of quiet cultivation, he should be able to recover to his peak."
Relieved by Lin Tianming's explanation, everyone sighed in relief.
Each Foundation Establishment clan member was too important to the clan, especially someone like Lin Shilu, who with high seniority was the clan's only Second Grade Medium Quality Artifact Refiner. With his talent and cultivation, aside from Lin Tianming, he was the clansman most likely to advance to the Golden Core Realm.
Once the others regained their composure, Lin Tianming revealed part of what had transpired on their journey but did not mention Gu Tong.
After all, that man was too evil and had attracted many enemies; who knew what kind of grudges and grievances he had.
Besides, killing a Foundation Establishment Seventh Level cultivator would certainly cause a sensation; for the safety of the clan, it was wiser not to bring this up.
After hearing Lin Tianming's account, everyone was shocked. The two had actually wiped out a Qingxu Snake Clan, an achievement beyond imagination.
And upon learning they acquired several Qingxu Snake Eggs and some Qiuxing Fruit Trees, the clan members were over the moon with excitement, following which they became incredibly joyful.
Seeing everyone's happy expressions, Lin Tianming instructed,
"Fellow clansmen, Fifteenth Grandfather has ordered that nothing about this journey is to be revealed to outsiders, not a single word, otherwise clan law will be enforced!"
"Yes!"
The clan members nodded in response, then chatted casually.
After half an hour had passed, everyone dispersed, and Lin Tianming led a few people back to the cave dwelling to cultivate.