Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

Lin Shiming spoke slowly:

"Of course, you can try, but surely you have informants in the human world. If you think you can find me, go ahead and give it a shot. I don't care!" Lin Shiming's words were calm, but carried surprising strength.

The elder fell silent.

Just as the white fox elder was about to confirm something, Lin Shiming spoke again:

"Not just that. Don't be in a rush. Since this Demon King is here, I presume you know what treasures to bring to seek my forgiveness!" Lin Shiming said.

He had no intention of letting Bai Ling'er off easily. If she was willing to come again and again, then she would pay the price.

Last time, she had offered quite a few Fortune Longevity Fruits, but now that it concerned a Demon King, the treasure would have to be far more powerful.

Lin Shiming restrained the Demon King in mid-air. Meanwhile, the War Treasure Ship began its descent to continue bringing the mortals aboard.

The mortals, terrified to the point of pale faces, gradually showed relief upon seeing that this side had the upper hand. Some of the braver ones even started cheering.

Lin Changxue and Lin Yanyu, witnessing this scene, had their eyes shining brightly. With such a Lin Family, was there any need to fear other sects?

They finally realized why Lin Shiming had stated there was no need to hide his Ice Spirit Root.

Indeed, there was no need to hide it.

Because the Lin Family had grown into a towering tree, capable of shielding everything.

One by one, the mortals started boarding the ship. On the opposite side, the Qingyun Fox Clan's tens of thousands of spirit foxes stood in confrontation. In the distance, three more Demon Kings appeared, all of them from the Qingyun Fox Clan.

This sight made Lin Shiming frown.

Their strength was indeed overwhelming—eight Demon Kings here, plus the one guarding the breakthrough Demon King.

But remembering the Qingyun Fox Clan's treasure trove, he shook his head. He knew the Qingyun Mountain Range was rich with limitless resources, possibly even a Sixth-Order Spirit Vein.

The Qingyun Fox Clan was the foremost clan under the Cloud Flood Dragon lineage, so it was not strange for them to have this many Demon Kings.

Yet, even with so many Demon Kings appearing, Lin Shiming displayed little fear.

He glanced at Bai Ling'er, who returned his gaze with a look of humiliation.

Seeing Lin Shiming looking her way, Bai Ling'er turned her head aside.

Her tails swayed, only to be struck by a spirit art from Lin Shiming, causing her to howl in pain.

"No tricks—you know the consequences!" Lin Shiming said coldly.

Bai Ling'er naturally harbored tricks, yet she knew that even her Minor Divine Ability could not trap Lin Shiming.

Frustrated, she slumped in defeat.

Her body trembled under Lin Shiming's predatory gaze, which she despised yet could not escape.

"Daoist Lin, how about a fruit tree that's reaching the correct years for harvest?" At this moment, the white fox elder stepped forward, holding a Fifth-Order Spirit Jade Box in his hand.

Seeing this Spirit Jade Box, Lin Shiming grew more wary of the Qingyun Fox Clan. Their proficiency in utilizing magical treasures was formidable.

Even Spirit Jade Boxes were utilized.

"Wait three days!" Lin Shiming didn't answer directly, simply stating this.

He neither agreed nor refused.

While mortals continued to gather, Lin Family cultivators also entered the city to help transport items.

The white fox elder eyed this scene for a moment but said nothing.

As time passed, the white fox elder successively offered a Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit and a Gold Condensation Fruit.

Adding up, these treasures amounted to three that Lin Shiming observed.

But Lin Shiming still shook his head, merely motioning for the white fox elder to wait.

By the dawn of the third day, most Lin Family mortals had migrated, while more Demon Kings appeared in the Xing County sky. Lin Shiming was not unfamiliar with them; a hundred years ago, he had encountered them in the Qingyun Mountain Range.

Only that time, he was following the Heavenly Sword True Person.

This time, he faced them alone.

Behind him stood Jiuxiao True Person Lin Shijie and True Person Xu Ye, looking somber.

Four True Persons stood against over ten True Persons.

Just then, figures appeared at the sky's edge.

Among them, many were old acquaintances of the Lin Family.

For example, True Person Heavenly Beast, and True Person Black Jiao.

Back then, True Person Black Jiao was still Hermit Black Jiao, managing Jiuye City.

"Daoist Lin, long time no see—your demeanor is more impressive than ever!" True Person Heavenly Beast greeted cheerfully.

The congratulatory tone suggested that Lin Shiming and they were old friends.

But truthfully, were Lin Shiming not now a Golden Core True Person, they probably wouldn't even bother to remember him.

After all, back then, Lin Shiming was merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The gap between then and now was astronomical.

"Daoist Heavenly Beast, your strength has advanced yet again. Now in the Golden Core Late Stage—congratulations!" Lin Shiming naturally reciprocated with compliments, especially in this moment, to bolster morale on his side.

Meanwhile, nearly all Lin Family mortals had boarded the War Treasure Ship, along with livestock and household items.

Observing this, Lin Shiming turned back to the white fox elder.

"You can present your ransom now!" Lin Shiming said.

The white fox elder took out the jade box containing the Minor Divine Ability fruit tree.

Lin Shiming shook his head.

The elder then offered another jade box with the Gold Condensation Fruit.

Lin Shiming still shook his head.

Finally, he presented the Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit, but Lin Shiming refused once again.

Clearly, the fox's importance surpassed his initial estimation, as the elder continued to make offers.

"This is the last item. Take this and release Ling'er!" The white fox elder ultimately produced another jade box.

This jade box gleamed, containing a sealed Spirit Eye Spring.

Lin Shiming's eyes narrowed at the sight.

These demonic races were indeed wealthy.

The Spirit Eye Spring was even more precious than a Fifth-Order Spirit Vein.

The Spirit Eye Stone, Spirit Eye Spring, and Spirit Eye Tree were among the three greatest spiritual objects in the Cultivation World, underscoring their immense value.

However, this Spirit Eye Spring was quite small, likely sufficient for just one person's cultivation.

Still, with this Spirit Eye Spring, Lin Shitao's breakthrough to Golden Core would have an increased chance.

[Be wary—the Spirit Eye Spring may conceal the Thousand Foxes Mark, which bypasses spatial barriers!]

Lin Shiming paused momentarily upon hearing this. Evidently, the Flying Fox Order couldn't pinpoint Lin Shiming's location, leading them to suspect he possessed a Cave Heaven.

But the Thousand Foxes Mark could ignore spatial restrictions of a Cave Heaven.

Yet for Lin Shiming, such markings posed no threat.

He placed the Spirit Eye Spring into the Southern Sea on Shuangmu Island.

What did Qingyun Fox Clan matter now?

Seeing them still scheming, Lin Shiming considered asking for more treasures, but at that moment, he sensed an even more terrifying presence approaching.

Realizing this, Lin Shiming acted swiftly, seizing all four jade boxes.

At his command, the Spirit Boat began its launch.

The Qingyun Fox Clan showed no signs of stopping Lin Shiming's escape, seemingly confident he couldn't flee successfully.

Meanwhile, dazzling white light erupted from the mortal city.

The Qingyun Fox Clan was stunned.

Apparently, they hadn't expected Lin Shiming to have already set up a Transmission Formation in the mortal city.

And not just any Transmission Formation—this was a single-use Transport Spirit Formation.

Lin Shiming grasped the four jade boxes and hurled Bai Ling'er toward True Person Heavenly Beast.

This move left everyone astonished.

The Qingyun Fox Clan's Demon Kings charged at True Person Heavenly Beast.

Lin Shiming, meanwhile, leapt onto the Fifth-Order War Treasure Ship. As Spirit Light enveloped the ship, teleportation commenced immediately.

Above the skies, Jiuye True Monarch and Cloud Flood Dragon Demon Emperor approached.

This made Lin Shiming shudder with fear.

He didn't dare assume Jiuye True Monarch would necessarily side with him.

The Cloud Flood Dragon Demon Emperor lunged with a claw, its speed akin to spatial shifting, arriving in mere moments.

Lin Shiming hurriedly wielded the ancient treasure—the Limitless Hat.

As the hat activated, it absorbed the claw into its space.

With Spirit Light illuminating the scene, Lin Shiming and the entire Fifth-Order Spirit Boat vanished without a trace.