I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

"Not bad, Jing'er's gun technique has already grasped some of my essence!"

Lin Che's voice came from behind the banquet square, clear and deep. Although he did not raise his voice intentionally, it was clearly heard by everyone.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuanjing retracted the Flowing Cloud Jade Spear in his hand, pointing the tip diagonally at the ground.

He instantly withdrew from his previous fierce and unparalleled demeanor, reverting to his gentle and refined appearance as a young man.

He turned slightly to the side, his gaze following the sound.

Instantly, all eyes in the room turned to the back of the room following his gaze.

The crowd automatically parted to both sides, making way for a passage.

At the end of the passage, Lin Che stood with his hands behind his back.

Today he was dressed in a dark blue robe, with a jade belt around his waist and his hair tied in a high bun, exuding an aura of dignified authority.

Half a step to his side, Yan Shuming, dressed in white, stood with a smile and an air of composure.

"Greetings, Master Lin!"

"Greetings, City Lord!"

Everyone present rose to their feet and bowed, their voices rising and falling in a respectful and enthusiastic chorus.

Even the family heads who were at the Foundation Establishment stage bowed their heads, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

Lin Che smiled and waved his hand, then turned to look at Yan Shuming with a hint of apology in his eyes.

Yan Shuming understood, smiled slightly, raised his hand and made a "please" gesture, indicating that Lin Che should go ahead and attend to his business and not worry about him.

Liu Yunzhou, who was standing nearby, quickly came over and respectfully guided the city lord to the front row of the main seats.

Lin Che withdrew his gaze, walked past the crowd, and headed towards the high platform ahead.

His pace was neither fast nor slow, each step steady and firm.

Wherever he went, people parted to make way for him, their eyes following his figure with awe and curiosity.

This newly promoted Golden Core cultivator was someone who usually kept a low profile, and many of them were seeing him up close for the first time.

Lin Che stood still on the high platform.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd below the stage.

Those seated in the front row were the heads of various powerful families.

Li Guanhai, Sun Zhiyuan, Zhou Wanhong, and a member of a collateral branch of the Zhao family.

They had all stood up and nodded to Lin Che, their eyes showing just the right amount of respect.

Next to them were the heads of various departments in Chuyang City.

Wang Miaoxue from the Spirit Vein Management Office was prominently featured. Today, she wore a light purple dress, appearing less capable and more gentle than usual.

When Lin Che's gaze swept over her, she nodded slightly, a smile playing on her lips.

Further away were the heads and disciples of the Qi Refining Clan, densely packed together, numbering at least several hundred.

They stood in the back row, craning their necks in anticipation, their eyes filled with eagerness.

A gentle smile appeared on Lin Che's face, a smile that was just right, neither lacking in authority nor making people feel like they were bathed in a spring breeze.

"Welcome everyone to my Golden Core Banquet, to celebrate my breakthrough to the Golden Core stage!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.

"There's no need to worry about that little incident. It's common for young people to be spirited and competitive. Jing'er has handled it properly, so let's leave it at that."

He downplayed the incident, showing no intention of pursuing it further or blaming the Li family.

Naturally, no one noticed Lu Jun, who had already been carried away...

Lin Che paused, then turned his gaze to Lin Xuanjing, who was standing not far to his side.

He stood there quietly, his posture upright, his features exquisite. The fierce and unparalleled spear intent he had just displayed had completely subsided, leaving only a gentle and refined temperament.

"This is my son, Lin Xuanjing."

Lin Che's voice carried a hint of pride and a touch of affection.

"He will likely be interacting with you all frequently in the future. I hope you will all be understanding and forgiving if he falls short in any way."

As soon as he said this, everyone's eyes fell on Lin Xuanjing.

There had been speculation before, but it was just speculation after all.

Now, thanks to Master Lin's personal introduction, they can finally confirm it.

This is the young master of the Lin family, the biological son of Master Lin!

Their eyes couldn't help but burn with desire.

The younger generation, especially the girls, had such intense, almost radiant gazes.

They stared at the tall figure on the stage, their cheeks flushed, their eyes filled with admiration and longing.

The patriarchs of those large and small families also had their eyes burning with desire.

A handsome and exceptionally talented young man, behind whom is a Golden Core cultivator father and a thriving Golden Core family.

This is absolutely the best husband candidate in Chuyang City!

If we could marry him, wouldn't our family's status rise dramatically?

For a moment, countless thoughts swirled in everyone's minds.

Li Guanhai stroked his beard, his eyes gleaming.

He glanced subconsciously at his granddaughter's spot. Li Jin was standing in the crowd, her gaze fixed on the figure on the stage, her cheeks slightly flushed, yet she couldn't bear to look away.

it is good!it is good!it is good!

He mentally exclaimed "Good!" three times, the gloom brought on by that bastard Lu Jun vanished completely.

Sun Zhiyuan secretly glanced at Li Guanhai and muttered to himself: This old man really has a sharp eye.

On stage, Lin Che took in the reactions of the audience and nodded to himself.

This is exactly the effect he wanted.

In order to buy time for his family to develop, he needed to temporarily change the public's perception of the Lin family in Chuyang City.

That little incident just now came at just the right time.

Xuan Jing's gun skills will definitely leave everyone with the impression that "the Lin family is skilled in gun techniques".

But that's only one aspect.

Secondly, it was to lay the groundwork for the Lin family's development.

The Lin family is now small, so having many descendants is of paramount importance.

After today's experience, he believed that there would be no shortage of people coming to propose marriage.

With these thoughts flashing through his mind, Lin Che nodded slightly to Lin Xuanjing.

Lin Xuanjing understood, gave a slight bow to the crowd below the stage, and then turned and left.

His back was as straight as a pine tree, his steps were unhurried, and every step revealed the demeanor of a scion of a prominent family.

Even after his figure disappeared into the crowd, many people's eyes remained fixed on him, unwilling to look away for a long time.

Lin Che withdrew his gaze and straightened his expression.

"Next, as is customary, I will share some of my experiences in spiritual practice with you."

Upon hearing this, the audience immediately fell silent.

Everyone held their breath and strained their ears, afraid of missing a single word.

Monks hold these kinds of banquets not just to collect gifts or consolidate their position.

Sharing one's spiritual insights with guests before the banquet begins is a way of giving back and also a tradition.

This is why most families bring their most outstanding descendants to such occasions.

The value of hearing a monk who is at the forefront of the spiritual path preach is self-evident.

On the stage, Lin Che slowly began to speak.

His voice was calm and steady as he recounted his insights during the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages, as well as his experiences when attempting to break through to the Golden Core stage.

He explained things in a simple and easy-to-understand way, combining theory with examples, which captivated the audience.

Of course, what he talked about were all universal experiences he had summarized, which were completely different from his own path of cultivation.

His experience in Foundation Establishment and Core Formation is something that very few people can imitate.

Holy Spirit Root, Ten-Pattern Golden Core, System Power—none of these can be replicated.

Even so, those universal experiences were enough to greatly benefit everyone present.

The time it takes for an incense stick to burn passes in the blink of an eye.

After Lin Che finished speaking, the audience remained lost in thought.

Especially those juniors in the Qi Refining stage, they all seemed to be deep in thought, their eyes sparkling with enlightenment.

Lin Che's gaze fell to one side of the square.

The head housekeeper, Wang Lingsu, was already waiting there.

Today she was dressed in an elegant crimson dress, her hair was styled in a high bun, and she exuded composure. When she saw Lin Che looking at her, she nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Clearly, she was already prepared.

Lin Che withdrew his gaze:

"These are some of my insights on Foundation Establishment and Core Formation. I hope they will be helpful to you all. May all of you juniors achieve Foundation Establishment soon, and may all of you clan leaders achieve Core Formation soon, so that together we can build the glory of Chuyang City!"

He paused, then raised his voice slightly:

"The banquet shall now officially begin!"