Chapter 528: Four Sword Pavilions, Yanjiao's Defense Strategy (Two-in-One)
Inside the cave dwelling, Lin Shiming comforted Lin Shitao for a long time, before finally leaving to the council hall.
Lin Yanjiao and the current Elders Group were still discussing the situation; after nearly eighty years of silence, the landscape was beginning to change again.
The century-long beast tide calamity may also arrive early.
"Seventh Great-Uncle!" Lin Yanjiao exclaimed in surprise upon seeing Lin Shiming, then her expression turned to one of delight.
Now, Lin Shiming was the backbone of the Lin Family; with him present, other cultivators would feel much more at ease!
The other members of the Elders Group also paid their respects one after another.
The current Lin Family Elders Group was full of talented and intelligent individuals, all at the Foundation Establishment Stage.
Among them, most belonged to the 'Ze' generation, with a few from the 'Yan' generation.
The Lin Family's core strength had already transitioned from the 'Shi' to the 'Ze' generation and was even subtly progressing towards the 'Yan' generation.
There weren't a few amongst the 'Yan' generation who had reached Foundation Establishment.
"Continue, I'll listen," Lin Shiming said, gesturing with his hand.
He wasn't very familiar with the current situation in the Southern Sea and preferred to listen from the sidelines.
"Seventh Great-Uncle, we're preparing to publish a heroes' list!"
"The list will be similar to the one from the previous century, divided into the Purple Mansion Demon Slaying List, the Foundation Establishment Demon Slaying List, and the Qi Cultivation Demon Slaying List!"
"To fight the enemy and beyond!"
"Moreover, this time we're planning to combine the lists from Lianyun Island and Jiuyue Island!"
"This increases competition, but correspondingly, the rewards must be greater!" Lin Yanjiao explained slowly.
In the previous century, the successful defense by Red Leaf Island set a precedent; now many inner islands were implementing demon slaying lists and incentive policies in advance, encouraging a large number of Loose Cultivators and some families to head to the Outer Sea.
If the Lin Family didn't offer greater rewards, the appeal wouldn't be strong enough.
But similarly, if the rewards were set too high and stood out among the islands, it could offend the cultivators from other islands.
They weren't sure about the right balance.
"It's okay, but keep the Purple Mansion Demon Slaying List unchanged!" Lin Shiming nodded in agreement, believing that the rewards for the Foundation Establishment and Qi Cultivation Lists could be increased a bit to attract more.
However, the Purple Mansion Demon Slaying List should be more conservative.
One reason was to avoid offending other islands by inflating the overall rewards of the lists.
Additionally, the Lin Family had been consuming a lot of the Purple Mansion Jade Liquid recently, and this amount was expected to increase in the future.
Even if it was used as a reward, the Purple Mansion cultivators of the Lin Family must bring it back.
"What other ideas besides the list?" Lin Shiming continued to ask.
He didn't believe that the only strategy Lin Yanjiao had was the list.
"Seventh Great-Uncle, indeed there is another idea: to host a Purple Mansion cultivators' grand auction on Jiuyue Island. This way, it won't conflict with the Golden Core grand auction on Coral Island!"
"It will attract a lot of Purple Mansion cultivators, and we can feature the Fourth Rank Heavenly Sound Conch and the Water Spirit Pearl from the Fourth Rank Water Spirit Shell as specialties. For the finale, we'll bring out our Daughter Red Wine, and the Fourth Rank Sturgeon Dragon Liquor!"
"Of course, if we still have the Taiqing Purple Jade Fruit, we could offer that too!" Lin Yanjiao hesitated for a moment before adding.
"The Purple Jade Fruit works, and I also have a Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit!" Lin Shiming added.
Since they wanted to build an auction, then auction off a Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit that would even cause a stir at the Golden Core trade fair!
A whole century of lifespan would indeed make it highly sought after by cultivators.
Coincidentally, Lin Shiming had acquired a Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit tree and a Taiqing Purple Jade Fruit tree on his trip to the Eastern Domain, just waiting for him to find time to catalyze them.
The maturation times of the two fruit trees were not far off, and a single use of the Minor Divine Ability Revival Wind could accomplish it.
"Besides, set up a Purple Mansion trade fair and send out invitations, and let Shijie handle this task!" Lin Shiming spoke again.
Now, Lin Shijie had also achieved a breakthrough ten years ago, advancing to the Purple Mansion Late Stage.
Moreover, having refined the Chi Ming Flame, his strength was not weak among those in the Purple Mansion Late Stage.
If he could acquire a few more Strange Fires at the trade fair, his strength could rise even higher.
"Also, gather these materials!" Lin Shiming took out a Jade Slip and handed it to Lin Yanjiao.
With the auction, naturally, they could also purchase treasures.
And what he had in the Jade Slip were the materials for a Fifth Rank War Treasure Ship!
This War Treasure Ship was a significant weapon, and if they could forge it before their trip to Coral Island, it would certainly increase the Lin Family's odds of victory!
Many of the materials inside were not on hand and quite rare, but they might become available at the Purple Mansion trade fair and grand auction.
Given the special times, as possible turmoil approached the Southern Sea, many cultivators would be willing to trade their treasured items from the bottom of their chests for resources to survive.
"By the way, for the auction, extend more invitations to the forces from Red Leaf Island and Nine Dragon Island!"
"Just invite them in my name!" Lin Shiming continued.
At these words, Lin Yanjiao's face showed great delight.
With the auction and the list released, the number of cultivators on Jiuyue Island would far exceed previous counts, and the Lin Family's chance of holding down Heavenly Phenomenon Island and Jiuyue Island would be much greater.
If possible, the Lin Family still did not want to hide in that volcanic micro-world.
After Lin Shiming made his decisions, Lin Yanjiao continued to plan and arrange.
The policy of scorching the earth and clearing the fields needed to be implemented, along with the deployment of various sensing formations.
And so did the seed project.
Lin Shiming listened to all of these preparations, and he was extremely satisfied with Lin Yanjiao's arrangements.
Once all plans were in place and all members of the Elders Group began to implement them.
And after encouraging Lin Yanjiao, Lin Shiming headed towards the Sword Pavilion.