Under the combined secret technique, the cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Middle Stage could deter even an ordinary Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator.

It seems I’ve reached the stage in life where descendants fill the hall.

"So, a talented young one has joined the Profound Sound Pavilion, hoping to venture to the Demon Beast Abyss!"

Not only descendants of Shen Fan and Wei Yingying but even one from Li Yifan’s grandchildren.

"Is this what they call coming in a group?"

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile and shake his head, naturally understanding the minds of these juniors.

This prolonged separation, gradually growing distant, whether for profit or otherwise, was a wrong choice.

It naturally required rectification.

Moreover, his identity as a Core Formation Cultivator, with successes like being a Tier Three Array Master and achieving Pill Formation, due to the Profound Sound Pavilion’s merchant ship trade becoming more recognized.

All this drew more attention and desire to provide a backing for future generations.

Especially since both families had become increasingly stable in Yue Kingdom.

"This is probably the cunning plan of that girl Wei Yingying."

Lin Chang’an immediately saw through it—Wei Yingying was concerned that their relationships would wane after growing old.

Especially in the letter, there was no mention of asking him to take disciples; she only mentioned coming to lend a hand or possibly arranging them at the Profound Sound Pavilion if unnecessary.

Given the current situation in Yue Kingdom, joining the Profound Sound Pavilion was the trend.

Only this clever Yingying could approach it without causing annoyance.

Even the Zhou Family had arranged quite a few clansmen to join the Profound Sound Pavilion.

This was also the trend. With the Zhou Family possessing the quasi-Tier Three Clan Guardian Spirit Beast, they’ve started expanding in other directions.

"Indeed, they came in a group, but the Celestial Spring Peak is indeed a bit deserted and could use some trustworthy hands."

As the wind and snow howled, Lin Chang’an sat in the pavilion, squinting his eyes.

He didn’t mind casually taking care of his friends’ descendants.

As it happened, with the Lu Family’s growing business and the Profound Sound Pavilion establishing itself, he had invested in some industries at the Five Dragons Island Market.

Having some insiders could indeed save a lot of trouble with trivial matters.

"But the methods of the Profound Sound Pavilion are indeed sophisticated."

Lin Chang’an immediately noticed the involvement of the Profound Sound Pavilion, deepening bonds and fostering loyalty, which was only natural.

Moreover, through continuously recruiting fresh blood in Yue Kingdom, the Profound Sound Pavilion could stabilize local conditions and people’s hearts.

Yue Kingdom is the richest among the Seven Kingdoms, initially divided by the Three Major Sects, now monopolized by the Profound Sound Pavilion.

Evidently, within the Seven Kingdoms Alliance, barring unexpected events, the foundational base of the Profound Sound Pavilion was undoubtedly the strongest in development.

However, these trivial matters didn’t concern Lin Chang’an, who simply laughed them off, knowing he was still an Honored Guest Elder of the Profound Sound Pavilion.

The stronger the Profound Sound Pavilion, the more it aligned with his interests.

He then lightly chuckled, sending replies to these juniors, especially reprimanding Wei Yingying with a laugh.

Only when seeing these letters did he feel that he wasn’t alone in this Immortal Cultivation Realm.

...

The last two letters were from Hu Jin and Yun Yao, respectively.

"This old Hu."

Seeing Hu Jin’s letter, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but smile and shake his head.

It was all about flaunting some reward he received, but Lin Chang’an saw the risk hidden within.

How could the Law Enforcement Hall of Bihai Palace grant rewards for no reason? Surely, some merit was expected first.

Lin Chang’an then swiftly replied, playfully teasing old Hu about how he was doing in the Five Dragons Island Sea Region, despite not running any black market.

But now making lots of Spirit Stones and living joyfully.

Of course, this was just banter; his visible income probably meant little to old Hu.

However, upon seeing Yun Yao’s letter, Lin Chang’an noticeably brightened up.

"Yun Yao had quietly gone back to Yue Kingdom once before."

Upon seeing this, Lin Chang’an’s expression turned a bit startled, then somewhat understanding, and he couldn’t help sighing lightly.

Yun Yao had also gone to visit those old friends.

The letter mentioned she went back to see Lu Qingqing, Shen Lie, Erniu, Wei Buyi, and they shared a pot of Spirit Wine from the Cyan Bamboo Mountain Market.

Where this Spirit Wine was consumed, it goes without saying.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an’s eyes dimmed; their once companions on the journey were now just left with them.

"But He Yan, this kid, is quite good."

Yun Yao’s letter, still concise as ever, mentioned He Yan, who made great contributions and condensed a Sha Pill using a secret technique from the Profound Yin Divine Sect.

He Yan, now a Fake Pill Cultivator, but due to the Sha Pill, had lost the chance to form a real Pill in this life.

Even his lifespan was only three to four hundred years.

"He Yan!"

Reading these letters, especially Yun Yao’s, Lin Chang’an remained silent for a long time before finally letting out a sigh.

Others he could reply to and learn about their current situations, but Yun Yao was the exception.

She bore the teachings of the Profound Yin Demon Sect, only Yun Yao could write to him, but he couldn’t reply.

The two progressed together at the Foundation Establishment Stage, supporting each other along the way.

For quite some time, their bond, by cultivator standards, was almost that of "partners."

During those long years, mutual affection inevitably developed.

But Yun Yao, being in the Demon Cult, couldn’t act freely, and both aimed for the Great Dao, prioritizing cultivation.

In their tacit understanding, the romantic feelings between them remained unbroken.

But they both clearly knew one thing: strength!

In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, any issue could be resolved through strength; if not, it simply meant your strength wasn’t enough!

Even life and death! As long as one becomes the legendary Immortal.

"Still too weak in strength."

Lin Chang’an silently placed Yun Yao’s letter carefully into a Jade Box, where all their correspondences were kept.

"Moo! Moo!"

Beside him, the Cyan-Horned Bull, noticing the familiar scent in the letter, let out a heart-wrenching moo.

"You silly bull!" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Lin Chang’an playfully scolded, then told the Cyan-Horned Bull that Yingying and the others were doing well.

A quasi-Tier Three Spirit Beast, almost at the breakthrough stage, with its intelligence nearly comparable to humans by now.

It also misses visiting folks who fed it Spirit Fruits and those happy days.

In the pavilion, the Sword Servant stood respectfully aside, listening to her master’s conversation with the Cyan-Horned Bull, her eyes filled with deep envy.

She seemed to envy not having experienced those unforgettable times with her master; it would have been great if she had met the master earlier.

Gazing back at the snowfall, Lin Chang’an sensed the long-held loneliness in his heart fading, and a rare lightness appearing across his brow.

In the pavilion, on the stone table, were exquisite Spiritual Vegetables and a pot of Spirit Wine.

Lin Chang’an rarely contemplated for a moment, then with a wave of his hand, three more wine cups appeared on the stone table.

As the Spirit Wine gently floated and poured into the cups, Lin Chang’an casually waved his hand once more.

In the Sword Servant’s astonished gaze, a cup of Spirit Wine appeared before her.

"Ma... master..."

At this moment, the Sword Servant’s eyes were frantic, not knowing how to react, while the Cyan-Horned Bull excitedly mooed.

It immediately rolled the cup into its mouth, swallowing even the cup.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’an glared, "You silly bull, forgot about last time."

Last time, this silly bull was greedy enough to swallow the bottle storing Demonic Qi, almost losing its life.

But the Cyan-Horned Bull, thick-skinned, mooed, looking hopefully at its master as if still wanting more.

"Save it, it’s the New Year, and this Spirit Wine was sent by the Sect Leader of the Profound Sound Pavilion, precious and unparalleled, just this small jug."

No wonder the Cyan-Horned Bull was greedy; it naturally sensed the Spiritual Energy within the Spirit Wine.

Another glass of Spirit Wine transformed into a stream of light, entering the cave, passing through layers of barriers, and landing before the Fusang Tree in the ground fire cavern.

The Phoenix Cry Bird chirped with excitement, then squinted its eyes like a human, savoring in small sips.

The Sword Servant in the pavilion appeared at a loss, not noticing the situation with the other two cups.

"Tha... Thank you, master, your servant wishes you eternal prosperity in the Immortal Dao, to become a Divinity Transformation Cultivator soon."

My goodness! Hearing this blessing, Lin Chang’an couldn’t help but chuckle.

"You do dare to speak."

A Divinity Transformation Cultivator is indeed a legendary existence.

Yet, the Sword Servant was still bewildered, holding the wine cup with her jade hands respectfully, slightly trembling, sipping the wine gently.