I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Having completed the acceptance test of the family formation, Lin Che was in a very good mood.

He turned to head towards the family's eastern complex, but suddenly stopped in his tracks.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Che took out the small array flag from his sleeve.

It is the secondary control flag of the Xuan Yuan Zhen Yue Grand Formation.

He turned around and looked at Lin Xuanqing behind him.

"After some thought, I've decided that you will be in charge of controlling the family's formations from now on." Lin Che handed the formation flags to his daughter, his gaze gentle yet solemn.

"In that case, my Qi Refining cultivation is not enough. There's no need to wait any longer; let's prepare for Foundation Establishment."

Lin Xuanqing was taken aback at first.

She looked down at the battle flag her father had handed her. The flag remained unmoved, but her heart was already churning with turmoil.

After a moment, she solemnly accepted it with both hands and bowed deeply:

"Xuan Qing will certainly live up to Father's expectations!"

Her voice was not loud, but every word was firm.

Looking at his daughter's composed face, Lin Che felt a surge of relief.

This child has resembled him the most since he was little.

It's not talent, not aptitude, but a cautiousness hidden in one's bones.

Over the years, he secretly found several secret techniques for Xuanqing that could increase cultivation speed at the cost of burning lifespan.

With the help of secret techniques to accelerate her cultivation, she could have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage long ago.

But she never did.

It was all to conceal the secret of the "Azure Emperor's Longevity Body".

Outsiders could only discover that she was at the mid-stage of Qi Refining.

In reality, she had already reached the pinnacle of Qi cultivation, but she had been suppressing her cultivation level and slowly refining her foundation.

"Go ahead." Lin Che patted her shoulder.

"The responsibility of protecting the family now rests on your shoulders!"

Lin Xuanqing raised his head, a faint glint in his eyes.

But she said nothing, only bowed deeply again, and turned to leave.

……

West Zone, Comprehensive Area Conference Room.

Preparations for the Chamber of Commerce are in full swing.

Lin Che entrusted this matter to his head steward, Wang Lingsu, to take full responsibility.

At this moment, she was sitting upright in the main seat, with a thick stack of account books and documents spread out in front of her. Her brows were full of the competence and composure of someone who had been in charge of the household for many years.

"Zhang Keqing, go to that woodworking shop in the east of the city and double-check that the shelves and counters we ordered must be delivered within five days."

"Li Keqing, have you followed up on the Chamber of Commerce plaque issue? We need the finished product by the day after tomorrow. If not, we'll offer more money and have them work through the night to finish it."

"Wang Keqing, how's the recruitment going? Manager, accountant, waiter—we can't be short of anyone. Better to have fewer but better ones, but we can't drag this out for too long."

She issued a series of clear and decisive commands.

The guest ministers below received their orders and filed out one after another.

Wang Lingsu didn't stop, continuing to discuss some details with Liu Qingxue and Liu Yunzhou beside her.

The three of them were talking when they suddenly stopped at the same time.

A familiar aura is approaching from afar.

It was the head of the family, Lin Che.

They got up almost simultaneously, their eyes fixed on the doorway.

A moment later, Lin Che appeared at the door.

Upon seeing this, the guest advisors in the conference room all stood up and bowed respectfully.

"Greetings, Master!"

Lin Che nodded slightly, not disturbing their work, and walked to sit down next to the head of the table.

Wang Lingsu understood, gave a few instructions, and told the guest ministers to go about their business.

As the last guest advisor walked out of the conference room and closed the door, all three men's eyes fell on Lin Che.

In that gaze, there was inquiry, concern, and a hint of understanding.

They all felt the array fluctuations that had enveloped Shattered Star Lake just now.

Lin Che smiled and nodded, getting straight to the point:

"That's right, the clan protection formation is complete. I've just inspected it, and its defensive capabilities are extremely strong. From now on, our clan's territory is truly protected."

He paused, his tone tinged with emotion: "If that old scoundrel Chen Dai were to attack now, even without my intervention, I could ensure he never returns."

Upon hearing this, joy appeared in the eyes of all three.

Lin Che looked at Liu Qingxue: "Qingxue, I plan to entrust Xuanqing with the responsibility of the family's formations in the future. This girl is already capable of shouldering this important task. Thank you for your hard work over the years."

Liu Qingxue was slightly taken aback.

Immediately, a wistful smile appeared on that aloof face.

"My husband is too kind. It is my responsibility to serve the family."

Her tone was calm, yet tinged with admiration: "To entrust this to Xuanqing... I have faith in her abilities."

Compared to her, who could only barely control the formation with the help of the array flags, Xuanqing's talent in array formation was many times stronger.

She felt at ease knowing that Xuanqing would take control of the family's formation in the future.

Wang Lingsu remained silent.

But that face, which usually carried a somewhat serious air, was now filled with undisguised pride.

As her mother, she was happier than anyone else than her daughter's exceptional talent.

Lin Che then chatted with the others about the general situation of the formation, explaining the various functions of the Xuan Yuan Zhen Yue Formation, the use of bloodline resonance, and the power of the Zhen Yue Strike.

The three listened attentively, nodding occasionally, their eyes filled with relief.

After discussing the formation, Lin Che changed the subject and asked about the Chamber of Commerce.

"How are the preparations for the Chamber of Commerce going?"

Wang Lingsu looked at Liu Yunzhou: "Yunzhou, you introduce yourself."

"it is good."

Liu Yunzhou nodded, took out several blueprints from his sleeve, and spread them out on the table.

The first image is a detailed street view map of the Chuyang City commercial district.

The map marks every street and every shop.

In the center of one of the busiest main streets, a prominent spot was circled with a vermilion pen.

"This is the location our chamber of commerce has chosen." Liu Yunzhou pointed to the red circle, his tone carrying a hint of satisfaction.

"The first street in Chuyang City's commercial district, the most prosperous area, without a doubt. There is no better place than here to build our chamber of commerce."

Lin Che looked at the picture, his gaze falling on the bustling street marked "Qingyun Street," and a smile appeared on his lips.

Then, Liu Yunzhou spread out several more drawings.

The main structure and internal layout of the chamber of commerce are depicted on it.

There is a spacious reception hall, private VIP rooms, a secret room for storing valuables, a tea room for guests to rest, and a backyard for clan members to guard.

"This was designed by me personally, according to the requirements you made earlier, Patriarch," Liu Yunzhou said, pointing to each part of the blueprints and explaining in detail.

"The lobby should be spacious so that guests feel grand as soon as they enter. The VIP rooms should be private and well-decorated, specifically for guests of high status."

Lin Che listened, nodding from time to time.

Wang Lingsu added from the side, "The plaque is already being made. It's made of the finest ironwood and carved by the best craftsmen in the city. We'll be able to pick it up in a couple of days."

"The recruitment is also underway. I've already found someone, a mature and steady independent cultivator who ran a shop in the city for over ten years. He had to close down after offending someone. Hiring him is a way to give him a place to stay."

"I've arranged a duty roster for the guest elders, ensuring that at least two Foundation Establishment stage guest elders are on duty at the Chamber of Commerce every day. That way, we can handle anything that might happen."

Lin Che listened to the three men's reports and became increasingly satisfied.

Over the years, he has been able to cultivate peacefully in the secret realm thanks to the reliable people in his family.