I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

As a formation master, what kind of client does Qin Yulin fear most?

It's not about tight budgets or unreasonable demands; these can all be discussed and negotiated.

What bothered her most were those cultivators who knew nothing about formations but loved to act like they knew everything, gesturing wildly and even giving random orders.

That would not only disrupt her design ideas, but could also create hidden dangers, and if the final result is unsatisfactory, she would be blamed.

However, Qin Yulin felt quite comfortable communicating with the Lin family patriarch in front of him.

The other party did not possess the arrogance often seen in many newly promoted Golden Core cultivators; their attitude was calm and pragmatic.

Moreover, he even had a basic understanding of the fundamental principles, operational logic, and common components of formations.

This made explaining things much easier for her and greatly increased her communication efficiency.

More importantly, this Lin family head was very "obedient".

When she offered suggestions for modifying some of his initial ideas based on factors such as terrain, spiritual vein characteristics, and cost-effectiveness.

The other party is usually able to understand quickly and accept the adjustments readily, rarely being stubborn.

This made the whole design process much smoother.

The initial communication and plan were finalized in a relatively pleasant and efficient atmosphere.

After Qin Yulin added the last spirit rune to the final array diagram draft and quickly calculated the list and total price of all the necessary materials,

She finally put down the luminous pen, which she had almost warmed from holding it, and let out a long sigh of relief.

"Phew—let's leave it at that for now!"

"Based on all the core and auxiliary materials required for these two plans, the total cost is approximately 4.8 million low-grade spirit stones."

She paused, her petite body leaning slightly forward, her round eyes blinking, a hint of probing in her voice, as if trying to sound confident as she added:

"In addition, please ask me to personally design and oversee the setup of these two formations, survey the earth's veins, adjust the spiritual runes, and ensure perfect compatibility with the spiritual veins..."

"The fee is 500,000 low-grade spirit stones. Fellow Daoist Lin, this price... shouldn't be too expensive, right?"

Even so, she was actually a little apprehensive.

According to the general practice of the Chamber of Commerce, the fee for a formation master of her level is usually around 400,000.

She deliberately overstated the amount by 100,000, partly because she thought the Lin family seemed "quite wealthy," and partly because she wanted to accumulate more research funding.

Lin Che's expression was calm, and he nodded almost without hesitation, his tone sincere:

"To be able to get Master Qin to personally take charge and ensure the formation is foolproof, 500,000 low-grade spirit stones is indeed fair, and I don't think it's expensive."

After the in-depth exchange, Lin Che had established initial trust in this array master, whose appearance and personality were quite "deceptive".

Her seemingly whimsical ideas are all supported by solid array theory. Her meticulous attention to detail and grasp of the overall effect demonstrate her extremely high level of professionalism.

This money was well spent.

"Great!" Seeing Lin Che agree so readily, Qin Yulin's eyes lit up, and he almost couldn't help but laugh out loud, immediately jumping up from his chair.

"Then let's not delay! First, go to the warehouse to get the materials, then set off for your family's territory immediately!"

She was already calculating in her mind: she could earn an extra 100,000 yuan from the decoration fees, plus the commission from the chamber of commerce for purchasing materials...

After this trip, I'm sure I'll have 800,000 spirit stones in my hands!

That's enough for her to buy those expensive and rare spiritual materials at will for quite some time to experiment with and try out several new array models that she's been conceiving for a long time!

Lin Che, who followed her out of the quiet room, watched her almost jumping for joy as her back turned, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly again.

This Master Qin... not only does she look and act like an innocent young girl, but her thoughts and emotions are also far too straightforward and open.

Her little scheme about the price was crystal clear to Lin Che, a man who had seen a lot in life.

However, Lin Che did not point it out; instead, he found it somewhat amusing.

If a good cooperative relationship can be established between such technical talents who are focused on their own field and have relatively simple minds, it may be of great benefit to the future development of the Lin family.

An idea quietly sprouted in his mind...

Thanks to the efficient service of the Fengxing Chamber of Commerce, all the array materials listed, as well as the special spiritual items used for spiritual vein traction and advancement, were quickly categorized, properly packaged, and delivered.

Taking this opportunity, Lin Che purchased several additional auxiliary materials that would help purify or advance the bloodline of spirit beasts.

At the same time, he also purchased several high-quality first- and second-tier spear-type magical artifacts.

Since the plan is to have the children study the "Flowing Clouds Riding the Wind Heavenly Gang Spear Technique" as a supplementary skill, a suitable long spear is naturally a basic requirement.

Unfortunately, even among first and second-tier magical artifacts, those of exceptional quality are highly sought after and usually only appear at regular auctions.

Lin Che plans to prepare these first, and replace them if he comes across something better in the future.

Finally, all items were inventoried.

In an elegant settlement room, a well-mannered deacon dressed in the guild's standard robes was respectfully calculating Lin Che's accounts using a settlement array.

"Master Lin, the total original price of the array and spiritual vein related materials and magical artifacts you purchased this time is 4.9 million low-grade spirit stones."

Manager Wang has already given instructions that you will receive a 10% discount on all your purchases within this Chamber of Commerce.

The total after discounts is 4.41 million low-grade spirit stones.

As for Master Qin's fee for setting up the formation, it totals 500,000 low-grade spirit stones, which you need to pay directly to the master himself. Here is the detailed account; please take a look.

Lin Che took the array plate, scanned it with his divine sense, and nodded after confirming that it was correct: "Thank you for your trouble."

He took out several prepared storage bags and handed over the full amount of spirit stones.

Looking at the massive amount of spirit stones being spent like water, even though he was mentally prepared, Lin Che couldn't help but sigh inwardly:

"These spirit stones... they really don't last long!"

The family's accumulated wealth over the years, plus the gains from the recent defeat of Chen, was quickly depleted.

Fortunately, once this period is over, the Lin family's various incomes will begin to grow steadily.

"The materials are ready, the spirit stones are settled, let's not delay, let's set off now!"

Qin Yulin was already waiting on the side, rubbing his hands together, looking eager to show off his skills.

"Alright, Master Qin, please."

The two left the merchant guild and went straight out of Burning Bone City.

Upon arriving at a relatively open takeoff area outside the city, Lin Che habitually summoned his flying sword with a thought, and the sword hovered in front of him.

However, just as he was about to step onto his sword, he saw Qin Yulin calmly take something out of an exquisite storage bag at his waist.

It was a white jade boat model, only the size of a palm, with exquisite craftsmanship and lifelike pavilions and towers.

With a casual toss, the small boat model grew in the wind, transforming in the blink of an eye into a medium-sized spirit boat about three zhang long, with a beautifully streamlined body and shimmering with soft spiritual light.

The spirit boat hovered steadily in the air, about a foot above the ground.

On the hull, fine protective and speed-enhancing array patterns are faintly visible.

Qin Yulin lightly leaped onto the deck of the spirit boat, only to find Lin Che still standing beside the flying sword. He cast a questioning glance at Lin Che and tilted his head to ask:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, is it that you... prefer flying on a sword, enjoying the feeling of cutting through the air with the wind?"

Lin Che was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

To be honest, he did have a dream when he was young: "to ride the wind on a sword and roam freely between heaven and earth."

However, as one's cultivation level increases, especially when it is necessary to travel long distances or carry items, the drawbacks of sword control become apparent.

It requires constant attention to control in order to maintain stability and speed, and also requires the use of internal energy to resist the fierce winds at high altitudes.

It is far less comfortable, safer, and less strenuous to pilot a flying boat.

In the past, when operating within the territory of Chuyang City, the area was not large, and flying swords were sufficient to handle it.

Now that he is the head of a clan and a dignified Golden Core cultivator, if he always travels alone with his sword, it seems that... he lacks a bit of imposing presence and grandeur.

Moreover, as the family expands in the future, it will always need large vehicles to transport supplies and personnel.

Flights between the two locations require special protection!

Looking at the clearly expensive and fully equipped spirit vessel before him, Lin Che had a new idea:

"It seems that acquiring a high-end flying boat or large flying magical artifact of our own for the Lin family should be put on the agenda. Not only will it be convenient for us, but it will also benefit the entire family."

He sheathed his flying sword and smiled at Qin Yulin: "I apologize for making a fool of myself, Master Qin. It's just a habit. Of course, it would be better to have a spirit boat for transportation."

Having said that, he swayed and landed steadily on the spirit boat.

Qin Yulin didn't care. He waved his hand and cast a spell. The spirit boat shone brightly and emitted a deep hum.

It then transformed into a streak of light, steadily and swiftly soaring through the air towards Chuyang City.