Chapter 15

Chapter 15 It was another year for the family gathering. This year, Lin Jiang was forty-seven years old, marking his thirtieth year since he traveled through time, and he had achieved the fourth level of Qi Refining. The number of Lin family members kept increasing, and it already filled more than twenty tables. The courtyard of the ancestral home was almost not enough, and in a few years, it might need to be expanded. "Father" Eldest Brother Lin Shan was very old, he was 78 years old and didn't want to take the Appearance Adjustment Pill. He had a head full of white hair and looked the oldest among everyone present. "Sit down, Shan'er." Lin Batian sighed and asked Lin Shan to sit down. Lin Shan was his legal wife's child and his firstborn. He loved Lin Shan the most. But his most beloved son was unable to break through to Foundation Building Period. He could only watch him grow older day by day. Time was ruthless, and there wasn't much time left for Lin Shan. Sitting next to Lin Shan was Lin He. Though he was also in his seventies, he still looked middle-aged. Next to Lin He was Lin Die. She was 55 years old, but she looked even younger, like she was in her twenties. She didn't take the Appearance Adjustment Pill. The fourth eldest, Lin Yuan, was already married and living elsewhere with her husband's family. She rarely attended the year-end gatherings. So the fifth eldest, Lin Hai, sat next to Lin Die. Lin Hai was in his fifties and looked fine. Lin Jiang's younger siblings were all young and didn't have to worry about their lifespan for a short period of time. Their attention was all on Lin Batian. They hoped to receive his approval or encouragement. Children always wanted their father's love. The three generations of the Lin family and even the fourth generation had more and more people growing up. Almost half of them had embarked on the path of cultivation, becoming like adults. The happiest ones should be the children under twelve years old. They didn't have to check their Spiritual Root or feel the pressure of practicing. They still had their childlike innocence. The year-end gathering was like their New Year, a chance to eat and drink a lot. Lin Batian specially instructed to prepare delicious food with low spiritual energy for them. "This year, the Lin family has developed well. The income has been increasing, and no one in the clan has passed away. There are nine new members and three new babies..." Starting a few years ago, Lin Batian would summarize the Lin family's situation for the year on this day, such as significant events that happened. This year, the Lin family gained nine new members, including the legally wedded wife. The concubines were not counted, and there were also three newborns. The three babies meant that they had been tested and have Spiritual Root. They were considered part of the Lin family. Those without Spiritual Root were not considered part of the Lin family. It was harsh and realistic. "This year, the Lin family acquired a large treasure, which is the Soul Lamp. After finishing the meal, everyone will go to the ancestral hall and leave a drop of blood and their soul. Steward Wu, who has a lower cultivation level, will assist you. The Soul Lamp is a standard item for our big family. It can monitor your condition and provide family support in case of danger." Finally, Lin Batian mentioned that the price of a large treasure like the Soul Lamp was very high. He spent over a hundred thousand spirit stones to have it customized. The Soul Lamp had many benefits. When family members put their blood and soul into it, the lamp was lit, and when they pass away, the lamp would go out. It could check the safety of the clan members. In case of danger, it could activate secret techniques and guide them. The family could then send people to help. It was an essential treasure for a big family. On this day, Zhuang Rong gestured to a piece of clothing for Lin Jiang. In the past few years, Zhuang Rong has been enthusiastic about making clothes for Lin Jiang. At first, it was regular fabric, then it upgraded to buying fabric woven with magical materials, and finally she started raising silkworms to weave the fabric herself. These silkworms were spiritual silkworms that Lin Jiang bought from Anhua City. The silk they produced was extremely strong, even mortal warriors couldn't cut it with swords or knives. If a mortal wore it, it would be a magical item. "How can Mom's clothes not fit? I really like it, thank you, Mom." Lin Jiang said. He was so moved. It took Zhuang Rong two years to make this garment because there weren't many spiritual silkworms, and it took two years to accumulate enough silk. "It's good that you like it. I can make you a garment each year from now on, enough for you to wear for decades." "This garment can also last for decades." Lin Jiang forced a smile. With the fabric made from spiritual silkworms, even if he wore it for fifty years, it wouldn't wear out. "Oh, Mom's only wish now is to see you get married, see your children born. There are so many sisters in the family, and I am the only one who hasn't become a grandmother." Zhuang Rong sighed and said, "Lin Batian has many wives, and except for the ones who just married recently, all the others have become grandmothers or great-grandmothers. She was the only one. None of her children had gotten married." (Translated by Gravity Tales ????) "Mother, I am still thinking about building a foundation." "Hehe" Zhuang Rong rolled her eyes, thinking that was a silly statement. Lin Jiang was almost fifty and only had reached the fourth level of Qi Refining. How could he build any foundations? "Really, in a maximum of five years, I will reach the fifth level of Qi Refining." "Once you pass sixty, everything stops. Your sister is not even thirty yet and already building a foundation. You, on the other hand, should take advantage of your fertility and have a few children. I will take care of them for you." "Ahem, I see that Shadiao has brought back some prey. I'll go check it out." Lin Jiang immediately found an excuse to leave. Zhuang Rong had put aside the idea of Lin Jiang getting married a few years ago, but it had resurfaced and she seemed even more determined now. Unfortunately, Lin Jiang's reputation as the shame of the Lin family was too well-known. Even though he owned an estate, he couldn't find any cultivators as potential marriage partners. This made Zhuang Rong angry; she didn't want Lin Jiang's wife to be a mortal, nor did she want their future children to be mortals. Mortals had a miserable life in the world of cultivators.