I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

After collecting the spoils from the Chen family, Lin Che did not have the Azure Profound Realm Spirit directly teleport him this time.

He chose the most "flashy" way.

The group, still carrying the lingering stench of blood, swaggered towards the formidable pass on the far left of Burning Bone Pass: Listening Wind Pass.

This place serves as the front line against the monster tide of the Fulong Mountains, attracting numerous independent cultivators.

Inside and outside the pass, one can see cultivators everywhere, covered in dust, their armor gleaming with wounds, who have just returned from hunting demons.

However, very few people, like Lin Che and his group, were permeated with such a fresh and intense smell of blood.

The smell was not the stench of demonic beasts, but rather the bloody scent of human cultivators, carrying a faint aura of dissipated spiritual energy—sharp and pungent.

Every cultivator they encountered along the way turned their heads, their eyes filled with surprise, curiosity, and deep apprehension, but none dared to approach or stop them.

The atmosphere became even more pronounced upon arriving at Tingfeng Pass.

From there, after passing through the pass and traveling several hundred miles further, you will reach the territory of Chuyang City.

As a Foundation Establishment family that has risen in Chuyang City in recent years, the Lin family has attracted much attention, especially after the news of the family head Lin Che successfully forming his core spread.

As they stepped into Yungang within the pass, preparing to board the scheduled airship to Chuyang City, they were immediately recognized by some sharp-eyed or well-informed cultivators.

"Look! That's... Senior Lin Che from the Lin family of Chuyang City!"

"Hiss... It really is him! I heard he has successfully formed his core, why is he showing up here?"

"They...they exude such a heavy killing intent! Have they just been in a fierce battle?"

"Such a strong aura of blood cannot be the result of ordinary demon hunting... Could it be related to the Chen family, who have recently disappeared?"

The hushed whispers spread like ripples through the crowd.

Many cultivators recalled the recent rumors that the Chen family had attacked the Lin family's territory but suffered a crushing defeat, and that the Chen family's patriarch had subsequently perished.

Now that the head of the Lin family has advanced to the Golden Core stage, he appears here carrying the lingering stench of blood, his intentions self-evident.

Some of the more astute individuals had already turned their gaze toward the direction they had come from, as if they could see through the walls to the forest that might already be soaked in blood.

Lin Che ignored the surrounding discussions, yet every word was clear to his ears.

The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

He did not bother to bury or destroy the corpses of the Chen family members, but simply left them exposed in the wilderness.

It will probably be discovered soon.

At that time, combined with the fact that they swaggered through the checkpoint with a bloody scent, it will definitely be linked together.

This move serves two purposes: to establish authority and to declare that the Lin family is not to be trifled with.

This also left behind the impression that the Lin family was skilled with long spears, laying the first step in changing the public's perception.

The airship took off on time, leaving Yungang, passing through the towering, heavenly gate-like wall of Tingfeng Pass, and crossing the bottomless cliff below.

The journey was smooth, and the flying boat soon landed steadily at the busy Cloud Boat Ferry in Chuyang City.

The hatch opened, and Lin Che was the first to step down the gangway.

The moment his feet touched the soil of Chuyang City, a powerful and pure golden core aura spread out without reservation!

This is completely different from what we experienced in the Burning Bone Pass region.

There, he might need to restrain himself a bit.

But here, in Chuyang City, he doesn't need to at all!

The ferry crossing fell silent instantly.

The crowd included wandering cultivators, hurried merchants, deacons maintaining order, and even spies from various factions hiding among the crowd, each with their own agenda.

At that moment, everyone felt a chilling sense of oppression, and all eyes were focused on that figure.

There may still be people in Burning Bones Pass who don't recognize him.

But this is Chuyang City.

The Lin family was originally one of the Foundation Establishment forces in this area, and now Lin Che has successfully formed his Core.

Feeling the pressure from this Golden Core cultivator, everyone immediately recognized the person who had arrived!

"It's the Lin family head!"

"The pressure from the Golden Core cultivator... the rumors were indeed true!"

"They actually came back from Tingfeng Pass? Their bloodlust..."

It was already noon, and most of the well-informed forces in Chuyang City had already noticed signs of the Chen family's mysterious disappearance.

Now, seeing Lin Che and his group openly appear with the lingering aura of bloodshed, the answer is almost obvious.

Several figures in the crowd suddenly changed their expressions and retreated quickly and imperceptibly, disappearing into the crowd, clearly rushing back to report the news.

Lin Che ignored all of this.

With a calm expression, he led Lin Xuanjing, Su Wanwan, and the others straight towards the location of the Chuyang City Spirit Vein Management Office.

Step into that authoritative building that manages the operation of all the spiritual veins within the territory of Chuyang City.

Lin Che immediately spotted an old acquaintance—Wang Miaoxue, the steward of the Spirit Vein Management Office.

As usual, she sat at her workstation, holding a cup of fragrant tea that exuded a spiritual aura, leisurely looking at the picture book in her hand.

Noticing someone enter, she didn't even look up, instinctively wanting to instruct Fang Yu, who was standing next to her, to greet them.

However, the next second, that familiar yet vast aura made her instantly stop moving.

Wang Miaoxue suddenly raised her head, her gaze meeting Lin Che's calm eyes.

A warm and respectful smile quickly appeared on her face, and she immediately put down her teacup and stood up.

"Oh my! It's Senior Lin who has graced us with his presence! If you need anything, you could have simply sent a message; there was no need for you to come all this way in person."

Lin Che remained calm, a faint smile playing on his lips: "Fellow Daoist Wang, you're too kind. I've come today to handle some business."

As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a token about half the size of his palm, engraved with intricate spiritual patterns and unique valley designs, appeared in his palm.

In the center of the token, an ancient-looking character "Chen" subtly appears.

It represents the official ownership certificate of the second-tier spiritual vein in Lingcao Valley, officially certified by Chuyang City.

This item was one of the items obtained from Chen Mingfei's storage bag.

Upon seeing the token, Wang Miaoxue's eyes narrowed slightly.

His smile then grew even brighter, revealing understanding and congratulations:

"Congratulations, Senior Lin! With this spiritual vein, the Lin family's foundation is strengthened even further, and prosperity is just around the corner!"

She accepted the spirit token, which still carried a hint of coldness, with both hands.

"Please have a seat, senior. I will process the transfer registration for you immediately."

Wang Miaoxue led Lin Che to a seat in the VIP section, served him spiritual tea, and instructed Fang Yu to receive him. She then returned to her own steward's jade platform.

With a solemn expression, she took out the corresponding magic seal and authority jade talisman, activating the core array system of the management office.

As light and shadow appeared, a three-dimensional image of the distribution of spiritual veins in Chuyang City was revealed, with the light spot representing the Spirit Herb Valley flickering slightly.

Wang Miaoxue skillfully operated the technique, using a special method to erase the old "Chen" family mark.

The soul essence of Lin Che and the name of the Lin family were firmly engraved into the jade book formation at the core of the city lord's mansion.

From then on, Lingcao Valley changed hands to the Lin family.