I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Before leaving the secret realm, Lin Che took one last look at his natal spirit beasts.

Unlike most of the spirit beast species in the secret realm who live leisurely lives, they are extremely busy.

The Burning Sky Sacred Sparrow perched on the highest crimson crystal fruit tree in the crater, its crimson-gold flames flickering around it, rhythmically rising and falling like breath.

It is working hard to prepare for breaking through to the Golden Elixir stage.

Lin Che glanced at it from afar but did not disturb it.

The Azure Profound Realm Spirit was also busy, but its cultivation had not lagged behind, and it was also preparing to break through to the Golden Core stage.

The Mountain-Bearing Dragon Turtle and the Azure-Scaled Flood Dragon continued their cultivation without pause.

The Dragon Turtle lay in the mud pit specially created for it, the array patterns on its shell flickering, each flash accompanied by a heavy fluctuation of earth elemental power.

It was honing its defensive abilities, and its already impenetrable back armor had become even thicker.

The Azure Scaled Dragon coiled in the deepest part of Shattered Star Lake, its azure scales shimmering faintly in the dark water.

It constantly urged the Azure Dragon power in its bloodline, surging, crashing, and swirling at the bottom of the lake. Each movement created a huge whirlpool, stirring up the surrounding mud and sand into a murky mess.

These two were the weakest of the spirit beasts that Lin Che subsequently contracted.

After Lin Che advanced to the Golden Core stage, they also felt the pressure and began to desperately try to catch up.

The Azure Scaled Dragon, in particular, worked exceptionally hard.

It's definitely not because Lin Che said, "If you don't cultivate properly, I won't provide you with Silver Thread Spirit Stream Fish."

Lin Che looked at the blue figure thrashing wildly at the bottom of the lake, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

He didn't disturb them and left the secret realm directly.

Because someone has already arrived.

……

The Lin family's reception room.

As soon as Lin Che pushed open the door, he saw the three family heads sitting upright in the guest seats. The spiritual tea in front of them had been refilled several times and was getting a little cold.

When he entered, the three of them stood up in unison, their faces beaming with smiles.

"What, did the three of you plan this out? You've all gotten together again?" Lin Che smiled and glanced at them, his tone slightly teasing.

Originally, only the Zhou family sent a visiting card today, but unexpectedly, these three old guys got together again.

Lin Che understood that the three families were sticking together for mutual support.

Since the Lin family gradually grew stronger in Chuyang City, all of them have felt a sense of crisis, fearing that they might "disappear" if they are not careful.

This is also why Lin Che supported the Wang family.

The purpose was to have a vassal who was absolutely loyal to the Lin family, as a force to balance the three families.

In this way, the two sides fighting became the Wang family and their small group, rather than them directly confronting the Lin family.

This is the way of checks and balances.

Upon hearing Master Lin's voice, the three immediately stood up respectfully, their movements so synchronized as if they had rehearsed.

"Greetings, Master Lin!" The three voices rose and fell, respectful yet tinged with a hint of cautious flattery.

Lin Che stepped to the head of the table, smiling and waving his hand, "Sit down, and tell me, what brings you to my Lin family?"

Dressed in brocade robes, Zhou Wanhong glared disdainfully at the two people beside him and spoke first.

His round face was filled with sincerity, as if he really had come alone.

"Your Majesty, I did not conspire with them. It was the shameless two of them who insisted on coming along."

As he spoke, he took out two spirit beast pouches from his sleeve and respectfully placed them on the table in front of Lin Che.

"Your Excellency, this is the dowry of my Zhou family. I hope you will consider the marriage alliance between the Lin family and my Zhou family."

Last week, the Zhou family visited the Lin family's home. The purpose was simple: to arrange a marriage.

Therefore, they prepared a pair of top-grade third-tier lightning-attribute spirit beasts as dowry.

Lin Che was not there at the time, and after learning their purpose, Wang Lingsu told them to go back first and make plans when she returned.

That's why Zhou Wanhong visited again today.

Looking at Master Lin's thoughtful expression, Zhou Wanhong was still a little nervous.

The Lin family has grown increasingly powerful, with businesses scattered throughout Chuyang City and a plethora of spirit beasts. Even the City Lord's Mansion has to give them face.

Zhou Wanhong was very afraid that his family would not be able to hold on any longer.

Over the years, he gradually realized that Lin Zhenren's use of the Zhou family's sales channels was a classic case of slowly boiling a frog in water.

Nowadays, even without using this channel, major restaurants and inns have already recognized the Lin family's raw materials.

It can be said that the Zhou family is no longer of any use to the Lin family.

Coupled with previous misunderstandings, Zhou Wanhong feared that his family would be purged.

That's why the marriage alliance came about.

Only in this way can the fragile relationship between the two families be stabilized, and only in this way can the Zhou family continue to survive in Chuyang City.

Lin Che was naturally aware of his thoughts.

However, he had no intention of settling scores with him.

Using marriage to improve relations between the two families is a good option.

One of the Lin family's next strategic plans is to gain control of the Chuyang City defense force.

Maintaining good relations with the three parties is also key to control.

Li Guanhai, who was standing to the side, couldn't sit still any longer.

He stroked his beard, took out an exquisite jade box from his sleeve, and presented it to Lin Che with both hands.

The jade box was entirely emerald green, with a faint glow emanating from it, making it clear at a glance that the contents inside were of considerable value.

"Your Excellency, you promised us before, so please consider the Li family first!"

His voice held a hint of urgency: "This is my Li family's dowry!"

At the Golden Elixir Banquet, Li Guanhai had brought up the matter of a marriage alliance. Lin Che did not refuse at the time, only saying that he would "consider it."

That old fox has remembered it all along.

Not only him, but Sun Zhiyuan, the head of the Sun family, also joined in the fun.

A smile spread across his rugged face as he pulled a storage bag from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"Your Majesty, I also have a granddaughter who possesses immense strength! I hope Your Majesty will also consider my Sun family."

He paused, then added, "The dowry is definitely no less than theirs!"

Lin Che smiled and shook his head, his gaze sweeping over the three faces: "So you're saying you didn't plan to come together?"

The three of them chuckled awkwardly, exchanged glances, and none of them offered any rebuttal.

Lin Che's smile gradually faded, replaced by a solemn expression: "However, whether or not one becomes a Daoist couple ultimately depends on the wishes of the individuals involved, and I cannot force them."

The three of them suddenly looked somewhat disappointed.

Lin Che then changed the subject: "However, my Lin family can take the lead in organizing a social gathering. If both sides take a liking to each other, I will definitely not object."

Upon hearing this, the three of them immediately brightened up.

"I'll go back and have my granddaughter get ready!" Li Guanhai was the first to stand up, his old body now as agile as a young man's.

"Hehe, my granddaughter will definitely not lose!" Sun Zhiyuan also stood up, his face full of fighting spirit.

"You two, don't walk so fast!" Zhou Wanhong shouted from behind, but the two had already rushed out of the reception room without looking back.

The three of them hurriedly bid farewell to Lin Che and rushed home, not even having time to collect their dowries.

Of course, it's also possible that it was intentional.