Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 287 Lin Family Lead Washing Pool

In the quaint reception room, the scent of sandalwood rises and lingers between the beams and pillars, adding a mysterious and solemn atmosphere to the entire space.

Lin Zhen, wearing a brocade robe with dark patterns, sat upright on the main seat. He paused and continued, "Every big family that can stand in Liuyun City has certain trump cards, more or less. My Lin family is no exception." His voice was steady and powerful, like a huge bell, echoing in this spacious reception room, and every word seemed to contain a thousand pounds of power.

Upon hearing this, a hint of curiosity appeared on Shen Yun's face, and his bright eyes flashed with a gleam of inquiry, like the twinkling stars in the night sky.

He stared at Lin Zhen closely, and asked impatiently: "Father-in-law, I wonder what this trump card is? Please tell me." Shen Yun stood tall and straight, his blue shirt swaying gently in the breeze, his sleeves fluttering, his brows revealing his desire and obsession for unknown secrets.

Lin Zhen smiled slightly, with a hint of pride in his eyes, which was the confidence and pride in his family's heritage.

He said slowly: "There is a lead-washing pool in the ancestral land of my Lin family. As the name suggests, it is to wash away all the lead and regain new life. This lead-washing pool is the foundation and lifeblood of my Lin family." His words flowed in Shen Yun's ears like gurgling water. Lin Zhen's eyes flashed with the light of reminiscence, as if he had traveled through the tunnel of time and returned to the past.

"Shen Yun, the origin of this lead washing pool can be traced back to hundreds of years ago. At that time, the ancestor of the Lin family accidentally stepped into a mysterious area during a dangerous expedition. There, the ancestor discovered this spring hidden deep in the mountains and shrouded in mist. The spiritual energy around the spring is so rich that it is almost tangible, and the lingering mist is glowing with a mysterious light.

The ancestor was a cultivator who had reached the ninth level of the foundation building realm and had reached a bottleneck. By chance, he stepped into the spring. The water in the spring was warm, yet contained tremendous power. After soaking in the spring for several days, the ancestor was surprised to find that his cultivation, which had been stagnant for many years, began to loosen up, the impurities in his body were expelled bit by bit, and the meridians in his body were widened and reshaped by a gentle and powerful force.

Later, the ancestor took advantage of this opportunity to successfully break through the bottleneck of cultivation and became a great Jindan cultivator. He knew the magic and preciousness of this clear spring. In order to protect this heaven-given treasure, the ancestor led the tribe to build a strict protective formation around the clear spring and set this place as the ancestral land of the Lin family. After several generations of careful care and nourishment, this clear spring gradually evolved into today's lead washing pool.

He paused, his eyes became distant, as if he was recalling all the past events about the Lead Washing Pool, his thoughts drifting back to the past. He continued, "The Lead Washing Pool is located in the very center of my Lin family's ancestral land, surrounded by towering ancient trees and filled with mist. The ancient trees stand quietly like the guardians of time. The mist lingers like a veil, adding a bit of mystery to the area. It is a mysterious place with many restrictions and barriers set up by our ancestors. On weekdays, even a slight breeze can hardly penetrate the tight protection, and no one can easily get close. Every hundred years, this Lead Washing Pool can condense a pool of spiritual liquid. Under the reflection of the moonlight, the spiritual liquid shimmers with a dreamy luster, just like the jade dew in the sky, pure and mysterious."

Lin Zhen's eyes flashed with strange light, as if the spiritual liquid was right in front of him. He continued, "This spiritual liquid is extremely mysterious. It is the essence of the spiritual essence between heaven and earth. When the spiritual liquid is born, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth will be drawn in, gathering into colorful rays of light, brilliant and dazzling, illuminating the entire ancestral land. If a cultivator in the late stage of the foundation-building realm can soak in it and fully absorb the spiritual liquid in the pool, the spiritual power in the body will be greatly nourished and purified. The power of the spiritual liquid is like spring rain, which penetrates into the cultivator's limbs and bones, and the meridians throughout the body will be widened and strengthened. In this way, the chance of breaking through the golden elixir realm will be greatly increased."

"So magical?" Shen Yun couldn't help but take a breath, and the curiosity in his eyes became more intense. He took a small step forward and asked anxiously: "Then I wonder if the ancestors of the Lin family relied on this lead washing pool to produce Jindan realm masters from generation to generation?"

Lin Zhen nodded, his face filled with the glory and pride of the family, and said: "Yes, for hundreds of years, with the help of the lead washing pool, many ancestors of the Lin family have successfully broken through. Whenever the spiritual liquid gathers into a pool, the outstanding children of the family who have reached the late stage of foundation building will be sent to the ancestral land to receive the baptism of the lead washing pool. They practice in seclusion in the pool, comprehend the way of heaven and earth, and use the magical power of the spiritual liquid to break through their own bottlenecks. Those ancestors practiced hard in the lead washing pool, resonating with heaven and earth, and blending with the spiritual liquid. Some experienced the test of the inner demon during practice, and some gritted their teeth under the impact of spiritual power. They overcame many difficulties with firm belief and unyielding will. It is precisely because of the successful breakthroughs of these ancestors and becoming Jindan realm powerhouses that they protect the status and glory of my Lin family in Liuyun City with supreme magical powers and firm will. This is also the reason why my Lin family can prosper and survive the storms."

"So my father-in-law summoned me here today because of this lead washing pool?" Shen Yun's eyes flashed with a trace of thought, staring at Lin Zhen and asked. In the reception room, the scent of sandalwood filled the air, and the light and shadows shone through the carved window lattices on the ground, forming patches of mottled spots, like the marks left by time.

Lin Zhen stroked his beard lightly and nodded slightly, "Yes, the Lead Washing Pool is related to the development of the Lin family, so we naturally cannot be careless. The disciples selected to enter the Lead Washing Pool must meet two conditions, one is the Lin bloodline, the other is to have outstanding talent. And Ruyi happens to meet these two conditions." There was expectation and solemnity in his eyes, as if he was carrying the future and hope of the family on his shoulders.

There was a hint of realization in Shen Yun's eyes. After pondering for a moment, he said, "Ruyi's talent is indeed outstanding, but the baptism in the lead washing pool must not be smooth sailing. Is there any way that I can be of use in it? Father-in-law, just speak frankly. I will do my best." Shen Yun stood there upright with a firm expression. His sleeves fluttered gently in the breeze, like a flag, representing protection and responsibility.

"Okay, Ruyi was right about the person." Lin Zhen nodded with satisfaction, a look of relief flashed across his eyes, and then he said, "My Lin family has been passed down for thousands of years, and there are countless descendants of each branch. Therefore, every time, they will fight openly and secretly for the chance to enter the lead washing pool. Those people will do anything to achieve their goals, and many of them will use shady tricks behind the scenes. Ruyi was chosen this time, and I don't know how many eyes are watching in secret, waiting for an opportunity to act." Lin Zhen frowned, and a trace of worry emerged on his face. The wrinkles seemed to hide the disputes and contradictions within the family.

"Father-in-law, do you know how many people can this lead washing pool accommodate at most for practice at one time?" Shen Yun asked his question at the right time. He put his hands behind his back, his expression serious, his eyes revealing thoughts and plans.

Lin Zhen sighed lightly and replied, "The Lead Washing Pool can accommodate up to three people practicing at the same time. In addition to Ruyi, no less than ten disciples from other branches of the family have also been selected. The branches behind them are all working secretly to ensure that their own disciples have an advantage in practicing in the Lead Washing Pool. Those branches do not hesitate to use all kinds of resources and means for their own interests and honor. Some win over family elders, some make friends with external forces, and some spread rumors internally to create chaos. I'm worried that they will be detrimental to Ruyi, so I asked you to discuss countermeasures." Lin Zhen looked at Shen Yun closely, as if he had placed all his hopes on him, his eyes full of trust and expectation.