Clan Immortal Cultivation: I Can See Hints
Chapter 923 - 567: Split Soul Fruit, Dimen Sect Leader (Two in One)_2

"Don't think you can just rob me because you're at the Purple Mansion cultivation level. Today, it's either five thousand intermediate-grade Spirit Stones, or no sale at all!" The stall owner gritted his teeth as he spoke.

Quite a few people also gathered around to watch.

But when Lin Shiming came over, the stall owner's face was filled with bitterness.

His gaze was vacant.

Because at that moment, Lin Shiming's cultivation level was obviously radiating outwards.

Here, Purple Mansion cultivators aren't much, so the stall owner wasn't afraid, but upon seeing Lin Shiming, he instantly recognized him.

Instantly, he regretted his actions.

And repeatedly knelt down begging for mercy:

"Miss, please take this Spirit Jade as a gift!"

Right at that time, a voice also rang out in Lin Shiming's mind.

"Daoist Lin, how about a meeting at the Shanshan Inn on Coral Island?"

Lin Shiming was taken aback, and upon looking at the stall owner again, some understanding dawned on him.

"Zeli, you take Zehong, Yanxing, and Changxing back home first!"

Afterwards, Lin Shiming also headed outside the market.

The Shanshan Inn was located next to the market and was the largest inn on Coral Island. Many of the external Purple Mansion powers stayed here.

When Lin Shiming went up to the third floor and found a table near the window, soon a middle-aged cultivator with his face covered entered.

The cultivator sat down naturally opposite Lin Shiming and took out a jug of very peculiar wine.

The wine was dark red with purple mist drifting above it.

As soon as the wine was uncovered, a strong fragrance wafted towards them.

"Daoist Lin, may I borrow a few cups?" the middle-aged cultivator asked as if he was well acquainted.

Lin Shiming did not hesitate and took out two cups. He wanted to know what this cultivator was hinting at!

"First let me introduce myself, the master of the Dimen of Tianzhao Sect, Cao Yuran. Cao Taisheng is also my younger brother!" The middle-aged man leisurely poured wine for Lin Shiming, which gave Lin Shiming quite a shock with his revelation.

It should be known that the Coral Alliance and Tianzhao Sect are currently in a state of war.

The Coral Alliance wants an explanation from Tianzhao Sect, but naturally, Tianzhao Sect won't just show up to be killed.

This Dimen master would not possibly come just to beg for mercy.

But stalling for time seemed highly likely.

"To my knowledge, this time the aspirations of Red Leaf True Person will be in vain. Golden Thunder Island has already gone to Chi Shan True Person. As a branch of Golden Thunder Island, it seems that Lin Family and Red Leaf Island will be dividing the Red Leaf Archipelago and the Lanling Archipelago!"

"But what does this imply, Daoist Lin surely doesn't need me to spell it out!" Cao Yuran spoke calmly, leisurely pouring wine, yet the news he relayed was incredibly startling.

Lin Shiming squinted his eyes, releasing all of his Divine Sense, but still wasn't able to see through Cao Yuran.

He thought of Cao Taisheng's Renmen.

This Cao Yuran surely had the Dimen with him.

Obviously, it was at the level of an incomplete Spiritual Treasure, and might even be no worse than his own Sword Storing Book.

Yet the news the other party spoke of, he had to admit, was indeed a possibility.

From what he had seen on Coral Island.

This alliance might truly become a Sect this time.

This ceremony had external enemies, had pressure, and at the same time, Xue Shan True Monarch had absolute military power!

He only needed to use his might to slightly coerce others.

It might just result in a great rebellion!

And this time, Xue Shan True Monarch really might use Red Leaf Island and Lin Family as objects of pressure.

The reward was still the Lanling Archipelago.

But anyone with a discerning eye knew, Red Leaf True Person really wanted the Golden Thunder Archipelago.

The gap between the two was too vast.

And as for the Lin Family, they would either go to Lanling Archipelago, or it would be Ye Family of Red Leaf True Person going to Lanling Archipelago.

This clearly was an unreasonable reward.

But this move of openly rewarding while secretly demoting truly served Coral Island's interests the most.

And it might be possible that before long, Coral Island would begin to form major marriage alliances!

Merging the talented younger generations of all the major families, either through matrilineal marriages or matrimony.

Gradually, it would no longer be an alliance, but a Sect just like Chi Lan Sect!

That would be like cutting the flesh with a blunt knife, step by step!

As long as Coral Island did not have a second Nascent Soul cultivator, they could not change this situation.

Lin Shiming's eyes narrowed, and he paused. The middle-aged man was not in a hurry, as he slowly sipped on the purple Spiritual Wine!

Behind him, some mist started to form, filling the whole room with it.

Mystical, with a hint of something eerie.

"Daoist Lin, won't you try this Purple Illusion Sky Smoke?"

"This is the only fifth rank superior grade Spiritual Wine from Tianzhao Sect, consuming it allows a Cultivator to temporarily master a Minor Divine Ability of heavenly smoke, free from the Binding of the Heavenly Dao and Sect's Jade Book!"

"Moreover, this heavenly smoke can also be concealed, truly miraculous!" The middle-aged man spoke again.

But Lin Shiming remained unmoved.

This caused the middle-aged man's expression to change slightly.

"If Daoist Lin needs to consider, then do so. If you agree to serve as a covert agent for Tianzhao Sect, the Lin Family can obtain a territory as large as two Red Leaf Archipelagos!" Having said that, the middle-aged man walked towards the outside of the room, leaving the wine on the table.

Lin Shiming still did not move, but the wine on the table had been taken into his Cave Heaven from afar.

He admired Cao Yuran's boldness.

But in that moment, he truly hesitated.

If the wine really had that effect,

Then at that time, it's likely that the majority of Golden Core True Persons of the Coral Alliance would be unbound.

The Sect agreement of Coral Island would turn into empty words.

And the entire Coral Alliance would be in danger from within!

As for reporting this to Xue Shan True Monarch, that was unquestionable; not a single person would snitch.

Because the constraints that Xue Shan True Monarch would set by the Sect's Jade Book and Heavenly Dao vows could greatly limit each True Person!

The benefits are still protecting the interests of their own islands.

That was what Xue Shan True Person promised in the beginning, but the obligations may change as well.

That is the clever maneuver of Xue Shan True Monarch.

Lin Shiming looked at the bustling crowd and felt more and more that the world of Immortal Cultivation is just an even bigger jianghu (martial world).

Only, how difficult it is to step out of it.

He didn't drink the Purple Illusion Sky Smoke, but instead took out some Monkey Wine.

The taste of Monkey Wine has been improved countless times by the Lin Family.

It's sweeter and more fragrant.

After drinking two mouthfuls, he left the room and headed towards Welcoming Lin Palace!

No matter what, Lin Shiming wasn't in a hurry.

He had system prompts; he could take greater initiative.

That was his biggest weapon.

And in his opinion, it was highly probable that the Heavenly Gate Sect Master of Tianzhao Sect hasn't broken through to Nascent Soul, a bit too anxious!

Once his mind was made up, Lin Shiming crossed the streets. On leaving, he also entered a shop and bought several auxiliary materials for the Nascent Transformation Pill.

Only this time, the age of the materials he bought wasn't sufficient.

But to Lin Shiming, as long as they could still be planted, age wasn't a problem!

The variety and quantity of treasures on Coral Island also broadened Lin Shiming's horizons; there were fourth rank and fifth rank Magical Treasures available, including fifth rank Array Plates, though they were all quite ordinary treasures.

If Lin Shiming wanted to buy better ones, he was told he needed to attend an auction.

He nodded his head in understanding, not irritated, as this was within his expectations.

If so many good treasures were circulated out, that would be the greatest failure of the auction.

Lin Shiming returned to Welcoming Lin Palace.

At the entrance, Lin Zehong and Lin Zeli were facing the wall as punishment.

"What happened to you both?" Lin Shiming asked with curiosity.

"Uncle Seven, mother said we must face the wall and reflect upon our mistakes!" Lin Zehong spoke.

"You did nothing wrong, go back and rest!!" Lin Shiming spoke from a distance.

This time, the stall owner changed the price, probably by the will of the Dimen Sect Master.

And these treasures were brought out specifically to wait for Lin Shiming.

"That treasure within the jade is a piece of fourth rank Rosy Cloud Jade, able to refine fourth rank Magical Treasures and fourth rank Jade Talismans!" Lin Shiming added as he was leaving.

Yu Jing was the highest skilled in crafting talismans within the Lin Family, so this Spirit Talisman could be left for Lin Zehong to handle himself.

"Zeli, here I've bought a Sword Dao Secret Technique; give it a try!" Lin Shiming then took out a Jade Slip.

Inside the Jade Slip was a secret technique for condensing a Heavy Sword of a thousand weights, a fine technique within the Sword Dao, perfectly suited for Lin Zeli's use!

"Thank you so much, Uncle Seven!" Lin Zeli eagerly accepted it.

In the following time, Lin Shiming stayed within the Welcoming Lin Palace.

Quietly practicing the Kuimu Sword Canon, according to this routine, the future days were unlikely to be as calm as imagined.

And on the next day, system prompts indeed flashed first, unsurprisingly concerning the secrets of the Purple Illusion Sky Smoke Spiritual Wine.