Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints

For Lin Shiming and the Lin Family, this was an immensely joyful event.

Lin Shiming carefully held the Minor Divine Fruit in his hands.

Then, he picked up a meditation mat.

This mat had been acquired by Lin Xianzhi from the Taihan Secret Realm and possessed the effect of enhancing Dao Enlightenment.

While its effect wasn't overwhelmingly strong, it was perfectly suitable for Lin Shitao to use while consuming the Minor Divine Fruit.

These mats were quite rare and were even of a higher grade than the mysterious mat Lin Shiming had previously found.

Lin Shiming took the mat, then picked up the Minor Divine Fruit. Before leaving, he glanced at the spot where the Golden Winged Mantis was undergoing its breakthrough.

Currently, that area had the richest Spiritual Energy concentration in the entire Cave Heaven, with nearly half of the Spiritual Energy condensing there.

In contrast, the Red-haired Demon Monkey's side had weakened considerably.

Lin Shiming estimated that the Golden Winged Mantis would likely break through faster.

The Red-haired Demon Monkey might progress a bit slower.

Lin Shiming sighed. He had done everything he could for the two beasts.

But indeed, they seemed to struggle to keep up with his pace.

Lin Shiming left the Cave Heaven and headed toward Lin Shitao's abode.

Outside Lin Shitao's abode, the Spirit Peach Tree had grown even larger. Even ordinary peach trees without Spiritual Energy had transformed into Spirit Peach Trees, appearing to be of Second Rank Superior Grade.

This was largely due to Lin Shitao's meticulous care and the abundant Spirit Vein of Thousand Wood Peak.

Now, standing outside the abode, one could admire the sea, sip tea, and, if the peaches ripened, pick a few to enjoy.

Such a scenario was quite leisurely.

Lin Shitao hadn't been refining pills recently. At this moment, she was studying a Jade Slip, but when she saw Lin Shiming arrive, she spoke up:

"Seventh Brother, Zeying also wants to apply to explore the Secret Realm!"

"Let him go. Grant him a few more treasures; he does indeed need some tempering!" Lin Shiming replied.

He understood Lin Shitao's concerns.

But Lin Zeying had his own path to walk.

He had been sheltered for more than twenty years now.

At this point, having reached Foundation Establishment Early Stage and soon to advance to Foundation Establishment Middle Stage, he indeed needed some experience.

Moreover, while arrangements for others' trials could be handled by the family, any trial arrangement for Lin Zeying would inevitably come back to Lin Shiming for discussion.

This was unavoidable.

According to Lin Shitao, however, the Secret Realm he would enter was decent, with dangers that were at least within limited bounds.

Lin Zeying would naturally explore a Profound Rank Secret Realm, where there wouldn't be any Purple Mansion cultivators present.

Most of Lin Zeying's treasure trove came from what Lin Shiming himself had used during his younger years.

In addition, True Persons like Lin Shizhong, Lin Houfei, and others had crafted Magic Artifacts specifically for him.

Thus, Lin Shiming wasn't overly worried.

Recently, Lin Zeying had been receiving numerous birthday gifts, including Magic Artifacts and other items.

This came despite Lin Shiming's strict rule that he not accept gifts from peers and only receive presents from elders.

Otherwise, Lin Zeying would have garnered even more.

"Shitao, you should begin preparing for your breakthrough!" Lin Shiming said, producing two Jade Boxes and a meditation mat.

Lin Shitao set these aside temporarily to pour Lin Shiming some Spiritual Tea.

This tea happened to be the renowned Red Leaf Tea from the Red Leaf Archipelago. Not only was it a Fifth Rank Spiritual Tea, but it also had life-extending properties—though minor—making it a signature treasure of the Red Leaf Archipelago.

Ordinary forces, even if they wished to buy it, might not be able to obtain it.

"This Spiritual Tea was sent by Red Leaf True Person?" Lin Shiming asked.

"Yes, Red Leaf True Person sent it. Their forces have already withdrawn from the Red Leaf Archipelago, and our family is gradually taking over. Fortunately, Shijie just broke through; otherwise, arranging personnel for the family would have been challenging!" Lin Shitao replied. She had grown knowledgeable about family affairs in recent times.

Lin Shiming deduced that the tea sent over was likely a show of goodwill, considering recent developments surrounding the Taiqian Abyss.

The Lin Family indeed planned to venture into the Eastern Domain soon.

If the Red Leaf Archipelago wished to keep a backup plan, the Lin Family was also ensuring their own preparations were in place.

However, Lin Shiming knew that the Eastern Domain wasn't safe either, given the looming threat of the Dark Spirit Clan.

The Southern Sea faced the menace of the Taiqian Shark Tribe.

Meanwhile, he wondered if the Cultivation Worlds of the Western Desert and the Northern Plains might also have other racial forces lurking in the shadows.

Lin Shiming speculated that these cultivators were coveting this realm's Innate Spiritual Treasure.

After all, Spiritual Treasures were vital to Divinity Transformation cultivators.

And Innate Spiritual Treasures could even be termed treasures above the Divinity Transformation realm.

However, these Innate Spiritual Treasures possessed self-protection mechanisms, fortifying this world's barriers with extraordinary strength.

But with someone breaking through to Nascent Soul, those barriers had started to loosen.

At present, they were loosening further, and it wouldn't be long before more intense conflicts erupted.

At that time, the land might be rife with battles.

Lin Shiming was feeling increasingly urgent—he needed to break through to Nascent Soul as quickly as possible.

"Shitao, here's a Minor Divine Fruit and a Supreme Grade Fire Spirit Stone to aid your Golden Core breakthrough!" Lin Shiming said.

"Thank you, Seventh Brother!" Lin Shitao replied joyfully. Yet, moments later, she furrowed her brows.

"Has Seventh Granduncle taken one yet?"

"Rest assured, Seventh Granduncle will get his chance. This time, it happens to be a Fire-Attuned Minor Divine Fruit—much more suited for you. The next one might be perfect for him!" Lin Shiming explained.

Lin Shitao was somewhat skeptical at his words.

But a breakthrough was an occasion worth celebrating.

Moreover, it related to whether she could remain by Lin Shiming's side in the future.

Thus, she accepted happily.

After some heartwarming moments of sipping tea, moon-viewing, sea-gazing, and playing music together, Lin Shitao began her seclusion.

She consumed the Minor Divine Fruit and began her breakthrough process.

Lin Shiming didn't leave, either.

Gaining enlightenment and a Minor Divine Ability from consuming the fruit wouldn't take much time.

However, since it was being consumed at the Purple Mansion stage, it would trigger a Minor Divine Ability Tribulation.

This type of tribulation, while challenging for newly advanced cultivators, was far easier for those at the Purple Mansion Late Stage, especially with the family's Nine Tribulations Thunder Tower Formation to assist. Overcoming it was essentially guaranteed.

Nonetheless, Lin Shiming remained uneasy. Considering cultivation wouldn't delay him by too many days, he decided to stay a bit longer to ensure everything went smoothly.

It didn't take long—two days later, as the sun dipped toward the horizon in a blaze of red light, casting vast crimson rays onto the shimmering sea, creating a stunning view...

The atmosphere around Lin Shitao's abode suddenly shifted, exuding a heart-stirring intensity as a scarlet flame shot skyward.

The flame ultimately plunged into the distant deep sea, creating terrifying waves in its wake.

Even Lin Shiming, witnessing this strike, was somewhat amazed.

Lin Shitao emerged, her Spiritual Energy now appearing much fiercer.

"Seventh Brother, I succeeded!" Lin Shitao exclaimed with a smile.

However, thunderclouds began to gather in the sky.

The Minor Divine Ability Tribulation had arrived.

Lin Shitao relocated to a nearby island, positioning herself in the center of the Nine Tribulations Thunder Tower Formation.

The Minor Divine Ability Tribulation consisted of a Four-Nine Thunder Tribulation, less potent than a Golden Core Tribulation.

It wasn't too difficult to endure.

Moreover, it boosted Lin Shitao's confidence. When she eventually faced the Golden Core Tribulation, she would approach it with even greater composure.

This reinforced Lin Shiming's resolve to have Seventh Granduncle consume the fruit.

A cultivator could consume only one Minor Divine Fruit in their lifetime.

Among them, Lin Xianzhi had a comparatively lower likelihood of advancing to the Golden Core stage.

Of course, if Lin Shiming obtained a new Minor Divine Fruit, he would undoubtedly prioritize offering it to his father.

However, Lin Xianzhi was already over 400 years old.

The lifespan of a Purple Mansion cultivator was around 500 years.

Even though Lin Xianzhi had consumed Fuling Fiery Mulberry Fruit to extend his life, his prior cultivation of the Renshui Geng Metal Art had significantly drained his lifespan.

His actual remaining lifespan might not even reach 500 years.

In contrast, Lin Xianyuan was less than 300 years old, with ample years left to live, so Lin Shiming didn't have to worry about him so soon.

From another perspective, Lin Xianzhi seemed to lack the drive and ambition he had in his youth.

For a Sword Cultivator, this was an exceptionally dangerous sign.

The greatest fear was a heart that had succumbed to age.

This was why Lin Shiming was so eager to support Lin Xianzhi.

"Seventh Brother, I've succeeded!" Lin Shitao quickly emerged from the formation after her tribulation was over.

She stepped out of the tower with a composed expression and a confident smile.

For her, this was a step closer to Lin Shiming.

"Let's take a walk together for the next few days!" Lin Shiming proposed.

Lin Shitao nodded in agreement.

She understood that after a few days of leisure, it would be back to cultivation and seclusion.

She couldn't afford to falter. She absolutely had to break through to the Golden Core stage.

After all, she now had a child and a husband she couldn't stop thinking about.

"As for the Illusionary Heart Pavilion, I'll have Yanjiao assist you!" Lin Shiming further added, still somewhat uneasy.

Lin Shiming worried most about Lin Shitao's Heart Demon Tribulation.

Even though she had already overcome two heart demons...