In the end, the true foundation of a clan still depended on the overall strength or average strength of the clan members and the clan's Death Warriors. However, talents needed time to be nurtured!
Even with Ling Yun's ability, he wouldn't be able to raise the strength of the Ling Family in such a short period of time. Therefore, he could only use formations and talismans to make up for this fatal weakness.
After all, Ling Yun had yet to conduct large-scale alchemy. Firstly, he was extremely lacking in medicinal ingredients. Secondly, he wasn't used to alchemy equipment. In the Cultivation World, he was already used to using cauldrons for alchemy. Ling Yun would always feel extremely awkward if he were to use modern electrical equipment like pots and pans for alchemy.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be in such a hurry to find out about the Tokugawa Clan and retrieve the Shennong Cauldron's lid as soon as possible.
Of course, without the Shennong Cauldron's lid, he could temporarily replace it with a large pot lid. That was how he refined the Shichiyou Pill before he left Qingshui.
However, Big Brother Yun strived for perfection in everything he did. It was enough for him to refine it once. Looking at the lid of the huge iron pot covering his precious Shennong Cauldron, Ling Yun's heart was filled with frustration and discomfort.
Ling Yun was just about to talk about the talismans when he heard a commotion at the entrance of the courtyard. Ling Yong, Ling Feng, and Ling Li had arrived. All of them were clamoring for the guards to report their arrival.
Ling Lie was very satisfied with the performance of these three fellows tonight. Moreover, Ling Yun had just acknowledged his ancestors. Ling Lie also wanted these brothers to get closer to each other. Therefore, he smiled and said, "There's no need to inform them. Let Ling Yong and the rest come in quickly …"
"You rascals, wait for me …" Ling Xiu had also rushed over after taking a shower and changing her clothes.
Ling Xiu was in a hurry. She used her movement technique and arrived first. She didn't even use the main door. Instead, she leaped into the air and was the first to arrive at Ling Lie's door. Then, she turned around and smiled at Ling Yong and the rest before entering the house.
It was now the beginning of July, and the summer solstice had already passed. In another six or seven days, it would enter the Minor Heat Season, which was the hottest time of the year in the capital.
Ling Xiu had changed into a white sleeveless shirt and a pair of hot jeans. Her shoulders were sparkling and smooth, and her arms were like pink lotuses. Her long and sturdy legs were perfectly exposed to the air. Her breasts were perky, and her waist was willowy. Her figure was hot and extremely alluring.
"Big Sister is so beautiful, definitely the best in Beijing …" Ling Yun couldn't help but compliment her.
Ling Xiu's fair, rosy, and crystal-clear oval face was originally very natural, but she blushed when she was praised by Ling Yun in front of everyone. Her heart was filled with joy as she glared at Ling Yun and said, "Little Five, you don't know Big Sister's temper, do you? Let me tell you, stop sucking up to me. Be careful, big sister will twist your ears! "
Ling Yong and his brothers, who had followed Ling Xiu into the house, covered their ears with their hands and winked at Ling Yun when they heard Ling Xiu's feminine prowess. It was as if they were reminding him to be careful.
Ling Yun laughed when he heard that. However, Ling Lie coughed and said, "Xiu Er, you can fool around after the battle just now. However, we are now in the ninth courtyard of our Ling Family, and our ancestral hall is right next to it. In the future, Grandpa will not allow you to rank Yun Er fifth."
Ling Lie's expression was very solemn as he said, "Everyone, listen up. After this matter is settled, I will gather everyone in the Ling Family and bring Ling Yun to the ancestral hall to pay respects to the ancestors of the Ling Family. In front of everyone, I will announce that Ling Yun has returned to his family. Among your generation, Ling Yun will be ranked fourth!"
"Eldest Brother, Second Brother, I will leave this matter to the two of you. Ling Yun returning to his family is a huge matter for the Ling Family. You must not be careless. Do you understand?"
Ling Zhen and Ling Yue stood up and bowed to Ling Lie. Ling Lie nodded and waved his hand for them to sit back down.
At this point, Ling Yun's status in the Ling Family was officially established. He was ranked fourth among the males and was the fourth young master of the Ling Family.
Ling Xiu looked at her grandfather with a pair of big eyes and pouted her sexy little mouth. Her eyes and face were filled with resentment as she muttered softly, "Grandfather is really … He values boys more than girls …"
Ling Yue frowned slightly and scolded in a low voice, "Xiu Er, this is Grandpa's place. You can't be so disrespectful …"
Ling Yong, Ling Feng, and Ling Li all snickered, but they didn't dare to laugh out loud. They could only cover their mouths and hold it in.
Now, other than the missing Ling Xiao, Ling Hao, Ling Xue, and a few female members of the Ling Family, all the key figures of the Ling Family were present.
After everyone had taken their seats and chatted for a while, Ling Yun finally got down to business.
"Grandpa, the defense of the Ling Family is far from enough to rely on the formation alone. After all, the formation is dead and passive. That's why I prepared this …"
Ling Yun didn't hide anything from the Ling Family. He flipped his wrist and took out a bundle of Fire Talismans. Then, he said to everyone, "This is the Fire Talisman. It's extremely lethal and simple to use. When fighting with an enemy, you just need to hit the enemy and shout, and it'll take effect.
"This is the Vajra Talisman … After using it, you can ignore ordinary swords and knives for a short period of time. It can also be used as a bulletproof vest …
"This is the Defense Talisman … Its effects are similar to the Vajra Talisman. When used together, the effects can be stacked!"
Finally, Ling Yun took out the Healing Talismans that everyone had already used and explained the usage and effects clearly. After he was done, Ling Xiu, Ling Yong, and the others were dumbfounded.
How could these four youngsters not be afraid? Especially Ling Yong and Ling Feng. When they were fighting just now, after getting their hands on the Healing Talismans, they all fought with a suicidal strategy, only attacking and not defending. They thought that the Healing Talismans were omnipotent …
Before Ling Yun left Qingshui City, he had made dozens of bundles of each type of talisman. Most of them were distributed to the people in Qingshui City. He kept ten bundles of each type of talisman for himself. Now, he only kept one complete bundle of each type of talisman and took out the rest.
"Grandpa, distribute these talismans to the most reliable people in the Ling Family. They will definitely be of great use in critical moments!"
"However, I have to make one thing clear. This is the treasure of our Ling Family. Even though I can't say that it's unique, it's not far off. First of all, don't use it carelessly unless it's absolutely necessary. Most importantly, don't let it get out!"
Ling Yun wasn't courteous at all. His words were direct and clear, and everyone present nodded their heads solemnly.
Ling Lie nodded his head repeatedly. He stood up and said with a serious expression, "Everyone in the Ling Family, listen up. Everything related to Ling Yun is now the Ling Family's top secret. No matter who it is, as long as a trace of it is leaked, the Ling Family will punish you severely!"
Ling Zhen, Ling Yue, Cui Lao, and the four youngsters stood up at the same time and said in unison. Everyone had a serious expression on their faces, but there was also an irrepressible excitement.
Everyone could see that once Ling Yun returned, the overall strength of the Ling Family immediately skyrocketed. The day of the Ling Family's rise had finally arrived!
All of this was because of Ling Yun, the new heir of the Ling Family, the Fourth Young Master of the Ling Family!
After Ling Lie finished speaking, he looked at Ling Yun worriedly. "Yun Er, you've given so many defensive treasures to the Ling Family. What are you going to do?"
Ling Lie was most worried about Ling Yun's safety.
Ling Yun smiled casually. "Grandpa, don't worry. I still have more with me. Furthermore, I rarely use these things …"
After Ling Yun left Qingshui City, other than using the Fire Talismans to intimidate a few members of the Blood Clan, the rest were used to destroy corpses. Even during the tiring battles, he had never used these trump cards. Now that he had the Golden Black Devilish Silkworm Garment to protect himself, he didn't have to worry about any external injuries.
Ling Lie nodded his head in relief. "That's for the best. Grandpa can rest assured now. You have many things to do, so you must protect yourself first before thinking about the Ling Family. Do you understand?"
This was really a thousand reminders. Ling Yun was extremely touched. He nodded his head seriously and scanned everyone before taking out the Devil's Underworld Essence Blade.
The pitch-black blade was engraved with a lifelike black dragon baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. It exuded an oppressive cold aura, and the pitch-black blade faintly revealed a kind of horrifying red color. That was because it had drunk too much blood.
Once the devil's blade was out, its murderous aura filled the entire room. Even the lights in the room seemed to dim a little.
Seeing this blade, Ling Lie, Ling Zhen, and Ling Yue all stood up in shock.
"This is the Devil's Underworld Essence Blade!" Ling Yun waved the Devil's Underworld Essence Blade in his hand before putting it away. He said faintly, "I obtained this black blade by accident. Now that I've told everyone about it, please don't go out and discuss this matter. Even though I'm not afraid, I'm worried that this news will bring about a huge calamity to our Ling Family once it's heard!"
Ling Lie had already heard from Cui Lao that Ling Yun had the Devil's Underworld Essence Blade. He didn't care much about it, but Ling Zhen, Ling Yue, Ling Xiu, and Ling Yong were all shocked.
"Did everyone hear that? If you did, you better keep this to yourselves. Whoever dares to spread this news will be killed without mercy! "
Ling Lie's expression was solemn. He was going to kill without mercy! The implications of this matter were too great!
Everyone nodded in shock. Only Ling Zhen's eyes flashed with an indescribable excitement and a tinge of viciousness when he lowered his head.
Ling Yun had been using his divine sense to cover the entire room, carefully observing everyone in the room. Ling Zhen's expression was naturally captured by him. This made Ling Yun secretly apprehensive, and he was a hundred times more careful around Ling Zhen.
Just as I expected, there's indeed a problem! Ling Yun thought to himself coldly.
Ling Zhen finally gave himself away. No matter how much he calculated, he would never have thought that Ling Yun could observe everything with his divine sense. What was even more unexpected was that Ling Yun had been secretly observing everyone in the Ling Family ever since he returned to the family!
"Grandpa, I still have a few things to do … It's better to deal with these things as soon as possible …"
"Yun 'er, if there's anything you want to say, just say it. Grandpa will help you!"
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