I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Lin Che's magnificent declaration, imbued with the majesty of a Golden Core cultivator and resounding throughout the Spirit Herb Valley, spread in all directions at an astonishing speed.

Within a radius of a hundred miles, spies from various forces, small forces affiliated with major Foundation Establishment families, and rogue cultivators traveling to and from this area all clearly captured this undeniable voice.

The sky over Chuyang City is about to change.

This thought arose in the minds of all those who heard it almost simultaneously.

Originally, this area was under the jurisdiction of City Lord Yan Shuming, a mid-stage Golden Core cultivator. The situation was stable, and although there were some frictions, it was generally peaceful.

Later, the news that Chen Dai, the patriarch of the Chen family, had secretly succeeded in forming his Golden Core was like a thunderclap. Everyone thought that this newly promoted Golden Core cultivator would break the old balance and dominate a new order.

Who would have thought that the change would come so quickly, and in the blink of an eye, we heard the news of Master Chen's passing.

Following closely behind was Lin Che, the head of the Lin family, who also advanced to the Golden Core stage.

Now, Lin Che is declaring his ownership of this place in such a powerful and unquestionable manner above Lingcao Valley, which is tantamount to the Lin family officially drawing their sword!

This signifies that this emerging Golden Elixir family is no longer content with remaining confined to a small corner of the world.

Instead, they intend to use their status as a Golden Core family to forcefully intervene and dominate the future power structure and resource allocation of Chuyang City!

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Within the Valley of Spirit Herbs, paths crisscross, and spiritual energy permeates the air.

Lin Che walked slowly among the neatly planned spiritual fields.

Beneath their feet lay spiritual soil imbued with abundant spiritual energy, and all sorts of spiritual herbs grew vigorously around them.

It emits a medicinal fragrance that is either delicate or rich, making people feel relaxed and happy.

However, part of his thoughts drifted into the distance.

The Chen family is just the first step.

There are still several other Foundation Establishment forces in the territory of Chuyang City waiting for him to deal with.

Those in the Foundation Establishment stage need to be patient and restrained. Now that Lin Che has reached the Core Formation stage, the Lin family must begin to fight for true control over the territory of Chuyang City!

The conflict between the Zhou family and the Lin family was mostly a business rivalry, involving the squabbles over resources, and they did not actually go to war.

There is still room for maneuver for both sides.

Perhaps we can use coercion and enticement to force them to cede some of their interests and become their vassals.

"But this Zhao family..." Lin Che's fingertips brushed against a Ningyuan Grass with thick leaves and clear veins, and his heart turned slightly cold.

His brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

The feud between the Zhao family and the Lin family has long been irreconcilable.

Lin Che was targeted as soon as he arrived here, and this time he actually joined forces with the Chen family to attack his Lin family's territory.

Logically, the Zhao family should be in a state of extreme panic right now, either giving everything they have and fighting to the death, or selling off their assets and fleeing with the entire clan in search of a glimmer of hope.

But why has the Zhao family remained completely silent until now?

Not only were there no signs of selling off family property or relocating the entire clan, but there was also little outward panic. The daily routine continued as usual, unusually calm.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation.

"It seems that we cannot relax our surveillance of the Zhao family in the slightest." Lin Che's eyes turned slightly cold.

He instructed the Azure Profound Realm Spirit to continue surveillance, and to be aware of any clues or movements by the Zhao family immediately.

Just then, Su Wanwan's figure walked slowly from a neatly planned spiritual field in the distance.

He was also holding a jade slip containing information.

"My husband, I have completed the initial inventory."

"The Chen family has been operating in this valley for many years and has established a very solid foundation."

Fifty standard-sized spiritual fields were cultivated. The fields were neatly arranged, with abundant and evenly distributed soil fertility. The concentration of spiritual energy was also adjusted so that there was little difference between them.

After a little tidying and maintenance, and adding some nourishing spiritual substances to the soil, we can directly begin planting the spiritual herbs we've selected.

She paused, then pointed to the vast expanse of lush green grass in the distance:

"The spiritual herbs that are not yet mature in the field are mainly the second-tier low-grade 'Condensing Essence Grass'."

This is the main ingredient for refining the "Condensing Essence Pill," a commonly used elixir for Foundation Establishment cultivators. A rough estimate suggests there are over a thousand clumps, all growing well, and harvesting is expected to begin in about six months.

"In addition, near the shady spot on the mountain wall, there are about three hundred mid-grade second-tier 'Jade Marrow Lingzhi' plants. This plant has a remarkable effect on nourishing the meridians and repairing hidden injuries, making it even more valuable, and its growth is quite promising."

Upon hearing this, Lin Che's gaze swept over the vast, flat, and fertile valley that the Chen family had cultivated like a chessboard, and he was very satisfied.

The existing infrastructure here requires almost no major alteration.

The area deeper in the valley, closer to the cliffs, was originally where the Chen family cultivators lived, practiced, and stored supplies; it had many pavilions and houses.

Lin Che already had a plan in mind.

Aside from a few detached houses to house future family members, guest ministers, and stewards who will be stationed here to manage the sacred fields, the area will be reserved for them.

All the remaining buildings were leveled and the land was also cleared to create sacred fields.

"Very good. If the family wants to transform, the industry needs to be diversified. The medicinal herbs produced here will be the foundation for the future pill industry."

At that moment, another energetic figure strode over excitedly, carrying several storage bags of different colors and sizes in his hand.

It was Lin Xuanjing, whom Lin Che entrusted with the task of sorting out the Chen family's harvest.

His face was filled with undisguised excitement and joy at his achievement.

"Father! Mother! The Chen family is really wealthy!"

"Just the spirit stones alone—I've counted them, and there are a full three million low-grade spirit stones! Look, they're all here!"

As he spoke, he handed a bulging storage bag, radiating a rich aura of spiritual energy, to Lin Che.

"There are also all kinds of pills, probably tens of thousands of first and second-tier pills combined! There are so many bottles and jars of them."

He then took out several storage bags and handed them to Su Wanwan.

"There are also some well-preserved spiritual herbs and fruits, all in good condition. Aunt Su, please take a look."

Su Wanwan took it, scanned it briefly with her divine sense, and nodded slightly.

But when she saw several ancient jade slips containing familiar pill formulas in another storage bag containing inheritance, her eyes dimmed slightly, and she remained silent for a moment.

Those handwritten prescriptions and refining tips are probably one of the legacies that the Chen family looted after they destroyed the Su family.

Lin Xuanjing keenly noticed the change in Aunt Su's mood and quickly changed the subject, continuing his report:

"We also have quite a few magical artifacts! There are three high-grade second-tier artifacts that can be used directly, five mid-grade artifacts, and eleven low-grade artifacts! We also have several hundred first-tier artifacts. Although their quality varies, they are more than enough to fill the family's treasury!"

He then pulled out a larger storage bag: "I've put all sorts of miscellaneous materials, ores, talismans, and books in here."

Lin Che took the storage bag from his son and quickly scanned it with his divine sense, gaining a more intuitive understanding of his gains.

He patted Lin Xuanjing on the shoulder approvingly: "Well done."

Immediately, he waved his sleeve, and with a flash of light, he collected all the storage bags containing core resources such as spirit stones, high-level magic artifacts, and important materials.

"Alright, the most important matter here is settled." Lin Che looked up at the setting sun and then at his wife and children beside him.

"Let's return to our clan's territory first. We've been away for so long, and I'm sure everyone in the clan is eagerly awaiting news."

"The detailed takeover of Lingcao Valley, subsequent plans, personnel deployment, etc., cannot be accomplished in a day. We will convene Lingsu and Qingxue to discuss it after we return, and then we can make arrangements slowly."