The miraculous abilities are not actually mysterious things. The superior spiritual tool, the red lantern, owned by Wang Yulou, comes with two miraculous abilities.
The multiple foundation-building members of the Wang family, whether it's Wang Xianmao, the patriarch, or Wang Jingyi, who follows the true transmission of the red lantern, all possess miraculous abilities.
But every senior foundation builder with miraculous abilities is far ahead of a foundation builder without them, creating a significant gap in power.
There are over two hundred foundation builders inside the Drizzle Cave, but only thirty or so have miraculous abilities. Many of them have already reached the brink of lifelessness.
The Yuan and Zhu families can become two major foundation-building families standing on equal footing within the Drizzle Cave, in addition to the Zi Fu Zhen Ren behind them, another important reason is that their family has never lacked senior foundation builders who have cultivated divine abilities.
Once, when Wang Yulou secretly murmured in discontent, he thought of how Lin family's two foundation builders would be nothing more than a single sword against the elder Jingyi.
Now that Meng Yaozu has cultivated divine abilities, Jingyi Laozu might have a difficult time when she draws her sword.
In addition, Wang Xianzhou's fantasy of Wang Yulou marrying Lin Ying first to enjoy the convenience of marriage, and then kicking away the foundation building idea after he becomes a foundation builder, is no longer possible.
Although Wang Yulou didn't truly have such plans, he guessed that the elder might feel some disappointment——that the good favor shown to him by Xianzhou Laozu doesn't necessarily mean he is as kind to others.
When Lin Mengyao took a step forward and mastered the divine abilities, he was completely elevated to the forefront among the foundation builders within the Drizzle Cave, allowing Lin's status within the Drizzle Cave to rise even further.
A foundation-building cultivator can live for six sixes of years, but they often have their own abilities to extend their lifespan. For instance, if Lin Mengyao doesn't have any serious injuries or hidden illnesses, with his own foundation-building strength, living beyond four hundred years would not be an issue.
A hundred years is too long for things to change too much.
"Wang Yulou, I've heard of your name for a long time, but today is the first time I've seen you."
No wonder you are the Qilin son of the Anbei King's family. Indeed, you are extraordinary."
Lin Mengyao looks like he is in his thirties, with fair skin and a slightly feminine appearance and voice.
However, his attitude towards Yulou was quite amiable, directly referring to Wang's Qilin son.
"Elder, your praise is too much, there are still many things for Yulou to strive for." Yulou hurriedly bowed in response.
Seeing that Wang Yulou was humble and polite, Lin Mengyao was even more satisfied.
The Anbei King's family considers the basic expected return when cultivating their offspring, so those who receive family resources are usually the excellent offspring of the clan - even Wang Rongsheng could be considered one of them.
The cultivation of disciples within a sect family is different. After all, they can get their hands on the resources of the sect, so there are still quite a few wastrel sons and daughters of the soil in the Drizzle Cave.
Compared to those idiots, such as Wang Yulou, Lin Mengyao finds it infinitely better.
"Yulou, since you come from a prominent family, you must understand whether effort truly matters."
I've practiced for three hundred years and have only just become a senior foundation builder. This is the result of knowing nothing but to work hard.
The practice of a cultivator must have both basic effort and the right choices at critical moments.
For me, this is a lesson. For you, this is a shortcut.
The Wang family wants to join the Drizzle Cave, but Dao Shen Elder disagrees, although his ten alligators didn't destroy your path of development within the sect.
In the end, you need some friends to help you. The Zhu family is a good choice, but it would not be wise to join the fierce struggle within the sect when it is still unstable.
Lin Ying never expected the elder to speak so casually with Wang Yulou - Lin Mengyao placed Wang Yulou on an equal footing with himself!
"Yulou is enlightened."
Yulou could feel that the female cultivator around him was somewhat surprised, but he only nodded calmly in response, without further commenting on Lin Mengyao's words.
At first, he used three reasons to temporarily delay the time of choosing a marital partner. One of the important purposes was to wait for a few years and continue to rapidly improve his cultivation base after his own foundation-building strength improved. If the law meeting could be smoothly promoted in the future, it could serve as a better bargaining chip.
Yes, what Lin Mengyao said is very true, but his demeanor of 'marrying Lin Ying will be good for you' is not appropriate.
Rather wrong – you have no right to freeload off me.
My Daoist couple's position is very valuable. You Lin Mengyao want me to marry Lin Ying as a Daoist couple with tears and gratitude through a few words.
Well, Lin Ying is indeed very beautiful, but don't let your imagination run wild!
The dowry must be sufficient!
Seeing that Wang Yulou didn't respond, Lin Mengyao wasn't in a hurry.
Whether the marriage alliance is successful is not that urgent for him or for the Lin family.
"Seeing you reminds me of my younger self. Time, time, how fast it goes. I am now three hundred years old."
Ying Ying, Yulou is a distinguished guest. Please personally take him to the Group Blossom Pavilion."
Lin Ying naturally accepted the order and led Wang Yulou away from the Lotus Pond Pavilion.
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"Master Mengyao is practicing in the Lotus Pool. Is this a requirement of the martial arts? But if it's not convenient to disclose, that's fine."
Wang Yulou observed the situation very carefully. All the lotus flowers in Lin's Lotus Pond Pavilion were in full bloom, which did not conform to the natural growth law.
Moreover, the air in the Lotus Pool is rich in spiritual energy, which suggests a high probability that it is an immortal object. Even if it is not an immortal object, it is gradually transforming into one.
And the stone platform where Lin Mengyao is practicing is clearly a spiritual artifact turned into a physical form, and his semi-submerged posture may also be a need for cultivation.
This reminded him of the elder setting up a separate estate for him to practice, which is why he asked in such a way.
"Wang Yulou, Wang Yulou, if you know it's not convenient to disclose, then what are you asking for?"
Lin Ying was a person of character, and she retorted with a dry reply to Wang Yulou before explaining.
"Our Lin family's Wood Arts school is a special, hereditary practice, and the cultivation after foundation building requires the use of the Lotus Pool."
Hereditary?
Yulou instinctively asked.
"So, is it that your family's martial arts are not in the sect?"
The female cultivator walking ahead of Wang Yulou raised a barely noticeable smile at the corners of her mouth and replied casually.
"Of course, the martial arts of the Lin family come from the favor bestowed by the Shengguang Immortal, but at that time, the Shengguang Immortal was only a Zi Fu."
"In the Western Sea, our ancestor was rewarded for killing demons, so he received this method. Thus, we Lin family became prosperous."
Your Wang family is backed by the Mengxiang lineage, but my Lin family will try to reach up to the Shengguang Immortal's school anyway.
Wang Yulou, do you understand?
How to put it, Lin Ying's thoughts are quite brilliant and interesting, full of self-affirming optimistic spirit.
Even with Yulou's cleverness, he couldn't pick up the underlying meaning in Lin Ying's words.
"Shen Guang?"
Yulou was dazed. The legendary Great Cultivator and Wang's ancestor Xuan Ying also had a chance encounter, but he never expected there to be any connection with the Lin family.
"How is that, have you not heard of the Great Name of Shengguang Immortal? He was a legendary figure who ascended from a scattering cultivation."
Shengguang, the Wang family's descendants grew up listening to his stories, so Yulou naturally knows about him.
Just that he didn't expect the legendary Shengguang Immortal, of course, with more respect, called Shengguang Immortal.
He didn't expect that the legendary Shengguang Immortal was also connected to the Lin family.
Looking at this, if he chooses the Lin family, in case the master's golden pill is cultivation, maybe he can shamelessly bring Wang's family to join the Shengguang Immortal's sect.
However, Yulou naturally hopes that the master is more vigorous and able to successfully obtain the Golden Pill soon, as wild fathers are generally less reliable than one's own.
The Mengxiang Ancestor is the ultimate elder of the Anbei King's family.
"Of course I've heard of it, but why is this hall called the Group Blossom Pavilion?"
Yulou pointed to the location of Master Mengyao's birthday celebration, subtly changing the subject.
With outsiders, he doesn't want to talk about great cultivators and such, it's not appropriate.
"Group Blossom, fragrance, our Lin family is good at making various spiritual foods, so Master Mengyao will often hold banquets, which can also be considered a way to broaden its horizons within the sect."
Lin Ying said with a peculiar expression.
She is an honest girl, but sometimes, she might casually tell a trivial little lie.
For example, the Lin family ancestor obtained the Shengguang reward because of his delicious cooking, and such things are naturally more attractive and prestigious than those obtained through killing demons.
"Oh?"
Yulou was about to ask in detail when he saw Fan Zhu Gao and the few cultivators who had come with him when he first entered the Lin Mansion gathering together. He then took Lin Ying towards them.
"Lin Sister, here is enough. I will talk with my friends here, thank you for guiding me."
The words were said gracefully, but Yulou's determination in separating from Lin Ying was evident, leaving Lin Ying a bit confused about the situation.
Does this mean he doesn't want to enter into a marriage alliance?
It's really that Wang Yulou's character is too mature. After long-term interactions with Xian Zhou Ancestor, it has exacerbated his mature side.
So much so that despite multiple encounters and conversations with Yulou, Lin Ying's attempts to discern his true intentions have thus far been futile, even after taking him to see Lin Mengyao.
However, Wang Yulou doesn't have many concerns. If the Lin family and Lin Ying are interested in a marriage alliance, Yulou is naturally pleased with it—as long as the dowry is adequate.
If there is no dowry, no support, and no chips, it is absolutely impossible to borrow Lin Ying's body by simply talking and deceiving Wang Yulou!
There must be some form of security, Wang Yulou has only one formal Daoist couple's position.
The significance of the first wife is quite substantial, how could Yulou easily agree to it?
He is not a casual male cultivator!
After chatting with Fan Zhu Gao and the others for a while, the Zhu Pool Elder arrived.
The Zhu family cultivator arrived at just the right time, catching Wang Yulou surrounded by a crowd—the achievements of Wang Yulou had been spread by the Hall of Celestial Pavilion patrol team.
Zhu Pool's eyes moved with a hint of thought, and he walked towards Wang Yulou. The disciples of the Azure Palace quickly made way as Zhu Pool Elder arrived.
"Uncle Zhu." Wang Yulou greeted with a bow.
Zhu Pool shook the whisk in his hand and slightly raised his spiritual power, lifting Wang Yulou who was bending over.
"You, you're too obedient. If you're bullied, you don't know to say."
Ten crocodile dragons, they really did it!
Yulou, don't be afraid, with me here, no one can bully you.
"Oh, by the way, have you been injured? I have a healing pill here. Do you need it?"
Yulou had some resentment in his heart, Uncle Zhu, I don't need your help now, please don't say anything.
"Thank you, Uncle Zhu. It was all thanks to the Immortal's protection that I was not seriously injured in the iron crocodile dragon incident."
After chatting for a while, Zhu Pool was satisfied and left—he first put on a show for the Yuan family, but he doesn't know how they will deal with it. However, he still has some face to maintain with Wang Yulou.
Lin Mengyao was celebrating his 300th birthday, and he had lived for 300 years. He still had some connections among the foundation building elders in Di Shui Grotto.
These foundation building elders like Zhu Pool are seated on the deepest platform in the Group Blossom Hall, which is a leadership position. Zhu Pool came today mainly to exchange feelings with them.
And for someone like Wang Yulou, a descendant of the Azure Palace, or a foundation building master bringing them new knowledge, or those who have connections with the Lin family, they are not the main guests, so they are arranged to sit in the hall of the Group Blossom Pavilion.
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After a while, the host of the banquet, Lin Mengyao, also arrived at the Group Blossom Hall.
Seeing that Wang Yulou had not sat next to Lin Ying, Lin Mengyao sighed slightly in his heart.
The Wang family's young man is too rational, and Yingying is a girl, so her face is naturally thin.
Troublesome.
He nodded to the foundation building cultivators who had come to wish him a happy birthday and chatted with Zhu Pool for a while before taking his seat at the head table.
Below, the practicing cultivators were already buzzing with discussion. Everyone noticed the white light in Lin Mengyao's eyes, and where he passed, white lines would linger in the air for a long time.
Everyone naturally knows that another experienced foundation building cultivator has joined the Di Shui Grotto.
The gazes of some male cultivators towards Lin Ying directly heated up.
In fact, they were already hot, but now they were even hotter.
These people don't have the same face as Wang Yulou, so they are waiting for the Lin family to make concessions in terms of dowry, and many of them even think of becoming in-laws.
Mu Chunze became an in-law in the Zhou family, and he could easily become the true successor of Hongling Zhao.
The Di Shui Grotto doesn't have a sequence of true successors, but if it had an experienced foundation building ancestor, its status would immediately rise significantly compared to ordinary Azure Palace disciples.
"Greetings, fellow cultivators, fellow disciples, hahahaha! That you can fill this Group Blossom Hall shows that I, Lin Mengyao, have been busy for three hundred years."
"Three hundred years, three hundred years. I still remember when I was a child, I also attended the birthday celebration of Xuefan Ancestor in this grand hall."
"Now, time has changed, and it's come down to me."
"Through the ups and downs of three hundred years, there have been twists and turns, and even the past is something that one dares not look back at."
"In the cultivators present, there are my elder brothers and sisters, my younger brothers and sisters, of course, as well as so many juniors."
"The Di Shui Grotto has nurtured me. The first cup of wine is for the Immortal. Everyone, let's raise our cups and wish the Immortal eternal blessings!"
"The sect has cultivated me. The second cup of wine is for the sect. Everyone, let's raise our cups and wish me a long life and continuous inheritance, according to Master Lin!"
"The elder brothers have helped me, and the disciples have supported me. The third cup of wine is for everyone. Everyone, Master Lin greets you!"
Nurtured by the Di Shui Grotto, given resources to achieve foundation building by the sect, supported by fellow cultivators and juniors, Lin Mengyao has cultivated his powers and become an experienced foundation building cultivator. Of course, he hasn't lived three hundred years in vain.
He put down his cup, and everyone else sat down as well.
After putting down the bitter leaf wine, Yulou's heart also felt bitter. Cultivators who grew up in Di Shui Grotto are really fond of bitter leaf wine.
But every time Wang Yulou drinks it, he feels a sense of melancholy, always needing to confirm whether the wine is spoiled before he can drink it in peace.
"Yingying, over the years, I've been busy with my closed-door cultivation, so I haven't had time to guide you."
"Just dance your sword for a while, and let me see if you've practiced hard these years."
Lin Mengyao's birthday banquet was not just about eating; the real spectacle was the lecture on the wooden method and the path of cultivation he gave as a foundation-building cultivator.
However, it seems that before the lecture began, Master Lin had some small personal matters he wanted to add.
Today, there were over forty foundation building elders attending his birthday banquet. This was not just forty-two, but it represented at least half of the foundation building cultivators in Di Shui Grotto.
As for the practicing cultivators from the Azure Palace, there were even more, numbering nearly a hundred.
At this moment, the Group Blossom Hall is filled with a third of the core members of Di Shui Grotto.
Letting Lin Ying dance a sword at this time and place, Master Lin Mengyao's purpose is difficult to evaluate.
At least Wang Yulou finds it hard to evaluate. He feels that Master Lin Mengyao wants to show him that Lin Ying is also very worthy.
However, Wang Yulou's spouse is a Daoist couple, not an lover.
Does Lin Ying look good or not? Does it matter?
Wang Yulou is pursuing the path of cultivation, not intent on breeding with female cultivators in the Wunuqianxian Realm!
If Wang Yulou marries Zhou Yingxi, Zhou Family can guarantee to let Wang Yulou create a truly exclusive Purple Palace for himself. That would be even if Zhou Yingxi were a pig, Wang Yulou would still be willing to become an in-law and call her "Dear" - one can talk about it as long as the price is increased.
This is the true meaning of a marital alliance.
Therefore, in Yulou's heart, the advantages of Lin Ying such as her attractiveness, ability to dance the sword, good talent, and quick advancement in cultivation are not true advantages.
Either give enough benefits, or unique enough, like him, practicing from scratch in four years and achieving Qi layer four.
Otherwise, all other so-called advantages are bullcrap!
Of course, one should still watch it.
Lin Ying is naturally beautiful, with graceful appearance and captivating gaze.
If Wang Yulou won't add money in the end, but watching her dance the sword can still serve as good eye candy.
The Group Blossom Hall was filled with the fragrance of spiritual incense. Following the elder's command, Lin Ying rose promptly and walked to the center of the grand hall.
First, she bowed gracefully towards the old ancestor and the other elders of the sect, then she lightly turned her wrist and caused a three-foot-long Frost Cold to shake off.
The green sleeves followed the sword qi and flipped, and the blue threads that hung from her hair moved with the sword, showing a poetic posture of floating clouds returning snow from the start.
The beautiful flower crown appeared and disappeared among the colorful sword shadows, with sword shadows, light and shadow, flower shadows, and the silhouette of the beauty intermingling. Among the flowers, it seemed as if there were scattered the faint light of stars not picked off during harvest.
Lin Mengyao smiled and nodded, while Fan Zhu Gaozhe shook his head to break the trance caused by the beauty, and looked at his friend Wang Yulou with a smile.
And Wang Yulou, having put aside the thought of checking if the cup of bitter leaf wine was spoiled, quietly placed it in front of his lips.
Suddenly, the beautiful woman performing the sword dance spun around, demonstrating in the moment of a slight touch, the blade coiling out to produce a series of clear chimes like a set of bells, shaking the jade bracelets on her wrist and the flower crown on her hair continuously.
The beautiful woman, the divine sword, and the flower ring have become one at this moment.
Yulou is certain that Lin Ying suddenly turns back and looks at him. She wants to see his expression.
Because she found that Wang Yulou was using drinking to hide his emotions, Lin Ying smiled.
The beautiful woman smiled, just like bringing the bright spring sunlight into the Group Blossom Hall, and into the hearts of countless male cultivators.
But did it enter your heart?
Lin Ying couldn't figure it out, so she didn't think about it anymore. She tightened her grip on the sword and danced another stunning move——her entire figure seemed like a green phoenix hanging in the air, and as the sword flowers danced, the blue and white petals from the flower crown on her head fell down.
The white chrysanthemum and blue wind hyacinth are moved by the silver sword qi, scattering like a painting scroll of the Taiji Yin-Yang in the sky.
As the sword qi pierces through the petals, the blue turns into waterlight, and the white into drifting snow. And the rotating figure of the green-dressed female cultivator catches all the crumbled light and color.
After she turned her hand and retracted the sword into the sheath, the fallen petals within several zhang even condensed into a static ring in mid-air until Lin Mengyao's words broke the silence, and those flowers that had been carved by sword qi fell slowly at her feet.
"My family has a daughter as beautiful as the jade snow, excellent! Excellent!"
Mengyao Ancestor's words seemed to press the play button. The cultivators who were stunned by the sword dance all started clapping in praise.
Yulou then put down his cup of wine, smiling at Lin Ying and nodding to her.
However, at this moment, Lin Ying acted as if she was out of Wang Yulou's reach, sitting back in her seat coolly and continuing to receive the flattery from a few close friends.
Unintentionally, Wang Yulou raised his head and looked at the main position on the stage. In fact, Lin Mengyao was looking at him too.
My daughter is as beautiful as jade snow, Wang Yulou, do you still or not?
You Wang Yulou are waiting to sell yourself at the best price, but actually, our Lin Ying also has the qualifications to wait for the best offer!
Little brother, are you moved?
However, Master Mengyao only glanced at Yulou for a moment before starting today's real meat dish. With the experience and height of a senior foundation builder, he began to explain the Wood Method and the path of cultivation.
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"Yulou, how about it? The Zhu Family will give you the Lotus with Two Roots, and the Lin Family will give you a female sword cultivator. Which one do you choose?"
Fan Zhu Gaozhe, who is not practicing the Wood Method, sits next to Wang Yulou and whispers to him.
This behavior is naturally not impolite. They are all from the same major sect within Di Shui Grotto, and Master Mengyao would not have any complaints about the disciples at the table.
"Do you want to hear the truth?" Wang Yulou played with his cup of wine, asking.
Fan Zhuzhe was quick to pour wine for Yulou and looked forward to asking.
"What truth?"
Looking at the bitter leaf wine in his cup, Yulou thought of the situation within Di Shui Grotto and said quietly.
"I want both!"
After saying that, he drank the bitter wine, and the pure spiritual energy nourished his body, slightly increasing his cultivation.
"Humph, you think it's great, and you want all of them. But even if you want it, the Zhu Family and the Lin Family might not agree."
Fan Zhu Gaozhe stopped talking halfway through because he realized that Wang Yulou was not simple.
The Zhu Family and the Lin Family might actually agree!
"Yulou brother, are you serious?" Fan Zhu Gaozhe asked with some difficulty.
His eyes were red, and when he looked at Yulou, they were full of hatred.
Damn it, Wang Yulou, how can you actually have a chance to marry both the Lotus with Two Roots and Lin Ying!
Damn it!
"Of course. It's not that I want to really fight with the Yuan family."
Fan Zhuzhe, in my heart, you, Old Ji, and Old Wang are all good friends of Yulou.
We should practice well and get along well, and try our best to never become enemies. That is Yulou's true wish.
"The beauty is good, but it's not wise to want more than one can handle. Seeking more than you are capable of with insufficient strength can lead to big trouble."
In reality, Wang Yulou thinks that as long as the fellow cultivators around him can reach the foundation-building stage in the future.
By that time, Di Shui Grotto will have no Yuan family or Zhu family, but will instead be a group of Wang's disciples or the Exchange for Laws and Formulas.
Why should one join the Yuan Zhu sect?
The Zhu and Yuan families are just lackeys of the Purple Palace in Di Shui Grotto. Isn't it stronger to be a loyal dog for the Purple Palace or the Immortal Alliance directly, rather than for these lackeys?
The Wang family in Anbei is like that. Without a middleman to make profits, the Wang family is doing quite well.
The first-class is the factions within the Purple Palace and Golden Dan of the Grand Sect and Immortal Alliance. The second-class is the factions of the Immortal Alliance Foundation Building, Purple Palace, and so on. The third-class is the affiliates of the Purple Palace such as Anbei Wang family and Di Shui Grotto Yuan Zhu.
Be a dog first, then sit at the table. Once you become part of the Purple Palace, you can all sit together and eat at the banquet. That is the best path.
Fan Zhu Gaozhe and Wang Yayou have no other choice, as their foundation is very shallow.
Wang Yulou has a choice, which is why he doesn't want to find Yuan or Zhu families as marital candidates.
If he's going to look for a marriage partner, it should be someone who is strong but not too dominant. This applies to Wang Yayou as well as to his interest in the Lin family.
The meaning of a partnership between someone who is strong but not too dominant is that there is more room for negotiation, deeper levels of cooperation, and weaker counterattacks.
"Yulou, after the birthday feast ends, meet me at the Lotus Pavilion. We'll talk."
As Yulou was lost in thought, the soft, husky voice of Lin Mengyao came through.
He looked up, and the old ancestor was still speaking in a slow, measured tone.
"What's wrong? Still worried about the Iron Tortoise Dragon?"
Seeing Yulou's color change, Old Fan asked.
"Would you like me to help you contact one of the brothers in the patrol team of the Labyrinth?"
This is the significance of binding interests.
Wang Yulou came to attend the birthday feast of Lin Mengyao today, accompanied by some fellow disciples. When they encountered problems, Fan Zhu Gaozhe actively stepped forward to offer help.
Although Old Fan's level is not high enough to see the key to asking for enlightenment, this sincere spirit is genuine.
"No, I have my own arrangements for the matter of the Iron Tortoise Dragon. Thank you for your kind offer, Old Fan. My heart accepts it."
By the way, I want to build a pond in my guest house. Could you please help me?"
Yulou refused Fan Zhu Gaozhe's offer gracefully and instead proposed a request that just came to his mind.
"Building a pond?" Old Fan asked.
"Is there any special design? Then you wouldn't have invited me."
Yulou nodded and explained.
"Yes, design an array of gathering qi to connect the spiritual medicine garden, the spiritual wood garden, and the pond."
In these years, I have collected some different spiritual herbs and spiritual woods by accident.
Old Fan, you're also aware that within the cave, most of these things are water element-based. I want to build a lively stream pool made of spiritual water to nurture them."
After hearing Yulou's words, Old Fan took a deep breath and almost let out a scream.
"Whew~A pool of living water stream composed of spiritual water!"?
This... I guess I'll need to find a few fellow cultivators to help you with this.
Yulou, I will naturally help with your matter, but the fellow disciples still need to be given some people matters."
Old Fan was willing to help for free, but Yulou did not want to. He pretended to be angry and said.
What are you saying, Senior? If you're willing to help, Yulou should naturally offer something in return. Affection is affection, and the affection between us is invaluable; it can't be used up like this!
Old Fan's face immediately lit up like a blooming chrysanthemum.
"Ha ha ha, Yulou, Yulou, you're great in every way except for being too polite."
Ah, then I'll take the offer with no modesty, as not to make you unhappy.
Mm, like this, I have other things to do tomorrow, and I need to arrange the time of other disciples as well.
Let's set it for the day after tomorrow. On the day after tomorrow, I will take my people to your guest house to take a look and provide a rough sketch. Is that okay?"
"I knew that Old Fan is the most reliable person to ask!"
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Building a stream pool is not just for growing flowers and grass.
Upon hearing Lin Mengyao's transmission, Yulou understood that his spousal relationship with Lin Ying should have been established.
The senior foundation builder who is proficient in cultivation and is so concerned about building the stream pool itself is an expression of sincerity.
Interest can be dowry or emphasis.
Lin Mengyao first summoned him and then called him with transmission, showing a great deal of importance.
This has also become one of the key factors in pushing Yulou to make a decision.
Why is it said to be one of the reasons?
Because he has another consideration.
Wang's cultivation is Wood Method, and Lin's is also Wood Method. In the future, when Wang Yulou's faction becomes established in Di Shui Grotto after his rise, Lin can also become the leader.
Of course, Yulou's idea differs from the Three-Generation Restoration of the Parasitic Son-in-Law. He himself is not a parasitic son-in-law.
Even if Lin Mengyao is a senior foundation builder and even if Lin Hentai also became a senior foundation builder, it would not give Yulou the qualifications to become a parasitic son-in-law!
The combination of Wang and Lin has potential in the area of long boards, that is, the space for mutual improvement and supplementation in Wood Method, which is what Yulou values.
Of course, even though he has the answer in his heart, it's still necessary to discuss it.
It's impossible to let the Lin family take advantage for free!
Absolutely not!
With such a mental preparation, Yulou waited for a long time in the Lotus Pavilion.
A faint light flashed, and Lin Mengyao, who had finished dealing with the matters, appeared on the stone platform.
"Nephew, let's talk about the conditions of your family. It's important to be open and honest in our discussion. I know you have made your own decisions."
Clearly, Lin Mengyao is well-acquainted with Wang Yulou, and with one sentence, he closed off any possibility for Yulou to use the excuse of 'leaving it to the elders' to avoid discussing the matter.
While calling him a 'younger cousin', he did not spare any words, and his behavior was pushing Yulou to make a decision as soon as possible.
After all, Wang Yulou's hesitation to give a result was delaying Lin Ying's time.
Ling Ying, Senior Sister Ling, has good conditions herself, and now with the possession of divine skills, the family strength of the Lin family has risen a small step.
On the other hand, Ling Ying just performed a sword dance in front of so many people, and those people were all direct descendants of the main branch of Di Shui Grotto, with starting points as disciples of Purple Palace.
Every village has its flower, every class has its flower, and Ling Ying is about to crown as the flower of Di Shui Grotto.
The marriage of the cave flower, can't it be discussed as one wishes?
Therefore, Lin Mengyao has the confidence to force Wang Yulou to make a decision as soon as possible.
However, after performing the rites, Yulou straightened his back and raised his head, confidently speaking out loud.
"The dowry consists of 30,000 spirit stones, 10,000 for Senior Sister Lin, and 20,000 for me."
Looking at Yulou with a look of admiration, Lin Mengyao stood a few dozen feet away from the lotus pool.
"Wang Yulou, have you forgotten to take your medicine for treating madness today?"
It seems that Elder Mengyao considers Yulou to be an idiot.
Not only did the title change from 'younger cousin' to 'Wang Yulou', but he even directly cursed him. The next step might be to expel Wang Yulou.
But Wang Yulou was completely calm.
"The dowry of 30,000 spirit stones is the basic requirement, and the Lin family also needs to provide a spiritual bird of cultivation level in the Minor Demon Realm and a young age as a companion dowry for Senior Sister Lin."
In addition, Senior Sister Lin cannot marry me alone, and the Lin family needs to add two at least four spiritual roots of practitioners as bonuses for our use."
Of course, either male or female is fine. I don't need concubines as part of the dowry; you should understand what Yulou means, Senior.
Lastly, it's still that half of the foundation-building material, which will be provided by Senior Sister Lin when she starts her cultivation in the future - but she doesn't have to hurry. However, she must sign a contract, and the Lin family cannot break it."
Lin Mengyao has lived for three hundred years and has never seen such a shameless person before!
He was so angered that he actually laughed out loud.
He was so amused by Wang Yulou that he actually laughed out loud. "You're sick, so just stay home and get well; don't go out and make ridiculous demands!"
"Wang Yulou, as a foundation-building cultivator, you dare to humiliate me like this!"
How dare you, the King family of Anbei, you need to understand that it is the brutish elephant who wants to prove that they can refine a Golden Pill, not Wang Xianmeng or Wang Jingyi!
And don't forget, Huang Qiusheng has been in office for many years, and the brutish elephant's Golden Pill has still not been refined!"
Evidently, Elder Mengyao was really angry, and he dared to arrange the words of the ancestral master.
However, Wang Yulou remained calm, focusing on maintaining a good attitude.
He slowly opened his mouth, speaking clearly.
"As of today, Yulou has not yet reached the age of twenty-seven and has already reached the fourth level of practitioners!"
Moreover, since I started practicing, I have never taken any breaking-threshold spiritual pills."
Under the age of twenty-seven, practicing to the fourth level of cultivators, and not taking any breaking-threshold spiritual pills.
Lin Mengyao was first stunned, then somewhat disbelieving, and finally directly flew to Yulou's front.
Are you saying?
He spoke in a hurry, his eyes fixed on Yulou like a treasure, and his delicate face even had a slight blush.
With just a few sentences, Wang Yulou managed to break the cultivation of this three-hundred-year-old foundation builder.
Before, Lin Mengyao was just in a hurry.
Now, Lin Mengyao is a hundred-clawed scratching heart!
Even though he was itchy all over from the scattered power of the divine skill, Yulou still managed to answer with effort.
"Elder Mengyao, Yulou has not said a single word of falsehood."
As for the two ten-thousand spirit stones he wants, it's for continuing to maintain the cultivation pace.
Currently, the monthly cost of Yulou's cultivation alone requires 1,300 spirit stones.
If the foundation-building materials are not enough, Yulou will not be able to start early. If one cannot start early, how can one walk the road with ease?"
If Yulou and Lin Ying become a couple, she will eventually know about all of this.
Since Elder Lin Mengyao values it so much and shows enough sincerity, why not use it directly as a bargaining chip to try to get more.
"Are you a single spiritual root?"
Lin Mengyao still doesn't know the condition of Yulou's spiritual root, he just knows that Yulou cultivates a backward vein gale with water element, and should have water spiritual root.
When Yulou first entered Di Shui Grotto, he went through a special procedure and became a disciple of Purple Palace directly, without leaving any record of his spiritual root.
However, Yulou's young age and the fourth level of cultivation have made Lin Mengyao think that Yulou may be a single spiritual root.
"No, water-fire dual spiritual root, and he reached the level of practitioners at the age of twenty-three, reaching the fourth level of practitioners in just over three years."
Yulou explained.
"Twenty-three years old to achieve practitioners? That's not right, is it?"
Lin Mengyao instantly realized the problem.
If Wang Yulou used a heavenly space to avoid the restrictions of the law on the cultivation of spirit gathering practitioners, then he could have reached the level of practitioners by his early teens.
Achieving the level of practitioners at the age of twenty-three is too late for those who practice in a heavenly space.
"Yulou's situation is special, but Elder Lin, the core descendants of the Purple Palace and Golden Pill Dao families usually do not marry from families of weaker lineage."
The non-core descendants are also unlikely to obtain many good opportunities and resources.
From any angle, Yulou is already the best choice for Senior Sister Lin and the Lin family.
The Purple Palace and Golden Pill Dao families are very powerful, but their protective range is limited. Zhou Guniu wanted to promote a member of the Zhou family to become a disciple of the Purple Palace, but it was as difficult as climbing to the heavens.
The non-core descendants may naturally seek alliances with external families, but even if Lin Ying marries into another family, she would only be a stepping stone, and her life might not be comfortable.
Moreover, the three Purple Palace cultivators of Di Shui Grotto, as well as the Red Fish Realm cultivator, belong to the branch of the Eternal Immortal. The Eternal Immortal cultivator was born from an ethnic group of demons and only had disciples without a family.
As for the last one, due to the issue of life span, he had not appeared in the world for many years, a timeframe that everyone could not remember.
The representative of the branch of the Eternal Immortal is the Yuan family, but is there a possibility for the Yuan family to accept the Lin family?
Impossible!
Resources are limited, and the protection of the Purple Palace is also limited!
Achieving the Golden Pill for the Meng Xiang line is a good thing for why the Meng Xiang line?
Because after the master achieved the Golden Pill, those who follow him can truly rise with him!
This is not like the boat rising with the water after a great increase in gratitude under the Red Lantern Flag, where everyone rises together.
The future boat high for the Wang family will be the Wang family rising higher, while the Lin family and Yuan family will remain at their current level.
However, even though Yulou provided an explanation, Lin Mengyao still harbored some concerns.
"The Wang family is so important to you, why send you to Di Shui Grotto? With water and fire spiritual roots, wouldn't you be more suitable for the Red Lantern Flag?"
However, this concern allowed Yulou to feel at ease greatly.
The basic conditions have been met!
"Yulou was born in the Rabbit month, and should enter the path with Gui water, as taught by Master Dianri yesterday."
"Master Dianri personally taught yesterday!"
Danzhi, Meng Xiang's disciple.
Why could the ancestor Meng Xiang attain the Golden Pill?
Many things are not sudden, he had two disciples of the Purple Palace years ago.
Thinking of Yulou, Meng Xiang, the Red Lantern Flag, and Lin Ying, Lin Mengyao pondered a lot and put Yulou's price demand last.
With three hundred years of cultivation, he gained supernatural abilities, and Lin Mengyao knew clearly that he had no chance to open a Purple Palace.
Not to mention him, even Lin Hengtai is the same.
In the Lin family, Lin Ying is the most talented of the younger generation, but unfortunately, she is a daughter.
But now, there suddenly appeared a Wang Yulou, saying that Mengyao ancestor, if you join me, I have the support of the Wang family and the Purple Palace resources.
Under this situation, Wang Yulou's demand for price is no longer so eye-catching and excessive.
"Good nephew, just now, it was too impulsive of me to say some jokes; don't take them to heart."
Lin Mengyao finally understood and opened his mouth with the phrase "Good nephew."
When Yulou entered, he was referred to as nephew.
After Yulou made his bid, he was referred to as Wang Yulou, and it was said, "If you're sick, stay home and get well."
After Yulou introduced and demonstrated, he reverted back to the phrases "Good nephew," "I spoke too hastily," "just joking," and "don't take it to heart."
It can only be said that every foundation builder, even Wu Jinyan, is not truly an idiot.
All the years that have been lived are full of experience and accumulation!
"Yulou naturally understands that those requirements are somewhat high, but cultivation is like building a house."
Cultivation is the pillar of the house, and only when the pillars are firmly in place can a cultivator stand firm.
Now is the time to work hard and build the foundation, Yulou dare not be lazy.
The position of a Dao mate is not something Yulou desires excessively for a space of mutual attraction; it can only be for exchange.
In this way, Yulou can reach for the unattainable possibility, and I hope the elder understands."
Wang Yulou's attitude like this may make Lin Ying think that he is a careless and irresponsible person.
But to deal with old practitioners like Wang Xianzhou, Wang Xianmao, Wang Jingyi, and Lin Mengyao, it's just too appropriate.
Wang Jingyi is the type who would use a flying sword to lose weight, and Wang Xianzhou, Wang Xianmao are the ones who remind Yulou to be harsher. Lin Mengyao's ability to reach the level of supernatural abilities is natural as well, with similar characteristics.
In the end, in this cultivation world, if you're not ruthless, you can't stand your ground!
Yulou's statement may seem heartless, but the calmness and rationality reflected in it made Lin Mengyao very satisfied.
Right, it should be like this, this is what the seed of the Purple Palace should be like!
"Yes, I can agree to the conditions you mentioned, but the matter of the spiritual birds from the demon realm is somewhat difficult, and it may take some time. What do you think about this, Yulou?"
Wang Yulou finally put down his heart and it was settled.
"Elder Mengyao, please be at ease. The spiritual birds, Yulou can wait. However, what are Lin Ying's true feelings? It is best to ask Elder Mengyao clearly, as this kind of thing should be agreed upon by both parties."
Thinking of Lin Ying, Lin Mengyao became worried again.
Just now, the points he was satisfied with in relation to Yulou could be applied to Yulou and Lin Ying's relationship, making it seem like he was pushing Lin Ying into a pit of fire.
Sighing, Elder Mengyao closed his eyes and said.
"I have noticed that she often looks at you when she is dancing the sword, Wang Yulou. Matters of love between men and women are complex, but having a certain basis of affection is actually enough."
After discussing important matters, Elder Mengyao finally remembered Wang Yulou's miserable situation under cultivation and stopped using his cultivation. Yulou could also slightly ease up.
At this moment, he was covered in sweat.
But this was only the effect of Elder Mengyao dispersing the power of his cultivation, and he hadn't exerted himself at all.
I don't know what kind of cultivation he has, but the effect is quite incredible, making one feel itchy all over.
Yulou didn't dare to ask and answered politely.
"All depends on the elder's decision!"
After nodding in agreement, Lin Mengyao flew back to the stone platform.
"Good, go back and wait for a few days. You and Lin Ying's affair must be grandly celebrated. I will give you a specific time as soon as possible. On that day, the Wang family will send at least two foundation builders. Their gift cannot be less than your concubine ceremony!"
Wang Yulou left with a mixture of laughter and tears.
He entered Di Shui Grotto and has already married two girls, and now he is going to marry a third one.
It really applies to the suggestion of the patriarch——quickly find a Dao mate.
But if the Lin family can really give all the dowries and bridewealth that they have promised, Wang Yulou estimates that he might be able to get married many times in the future.
The position of the first Dao mate is gone, and the position of the second Dao mate can be discounted for sale, and the position of a concubine can be sold at a greatly reduced price.
Ultimately, as long as it can bring in cultivation resources to help one achieve the path of the Dao, face is not important.
With the cultivation level achieved, face will naturally come.
The Heavenly Python was once looked down upon as a small yellow-haired cultivator on the Platform of Immortals, but isn't it still considered a patriarch and ruling over a region?
——
Because Yulou has never used his spiritual sense to scan recklessly in the Lin mansion, he is very law-abiding.
Therefore, when he left the Lin mansion, he didn't notice that Lin Ying was watching him from the second-floor side wing as he was being picked up.
The girl's eyes were full of complexity as she watched Wang Yulou's back, and she had a special emotional projection towards him after the trauma of her flashback had been treated.
Lin Ying herself is not aware of it, but her actions are filled with this kind of implication.
It is not the same as love, but a combination of emotions and subconscious.
But after all, in her heart, Wang Yulou is different from ordinary male practitioners.
However, for Yulou, these things are not important.
In terms of emotions, he has given the most to his family's relatives, so the emotional investment in his partner is relatively less.
Finding a Dao mate and getting married is to help him walk further in his cultivation, and this point he has understood from the beginning.
The Cloud-between-Sky Manor in Di Shi Tian is very beautiful, but Yulou has no intention of appreciating it. He just wants to go back as soon as possible to continue today's cultivation.
However, before he had taken a few steps, a voice that was unfamiliar and without any memory came from behind him.
"Brother Yulou, wait a moment! Brother Yulou, wait a moment!"
Yulou, junior.
Wang Yulou furrowed his brow.
Now in Di Shui Grotto, who dares to call me Brother Yulou?
Even Lin Ying, at most would mockingly call him Wang Yulou, never daring to randomly call him junior.
Master Fan and others dared not call him by name, they would only call him Yulou.
Let's see who dares to be so impertinent!
Yulou naturally wouldn't get angry like a wastrel just because of a name, he just calmly turned back and looked at the person who approached.
Then, he instantly broke into a smile and respectfully said.
"Oh, Brother Yuan Wu, it's been half a year since we last saw each other. It seems Brother has become even more dashing!"
Yuan Wu, the nephew of the late Yuan Si, is a well-known prominent bum in Di Shui Tian.
Yulou's attitude towards Yuan Wu is not because of respect, but a tactical maneuver to avoid the sandbag.
"Ha ha ha, is that so? Let's not talk about this. As for my family ancestor, he knows that you have come to Di Shui Tian. Please go over."
