I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

They hadn't waited long when a steady, powerful footstep sounded outside the door.

Before the person even entered, a sharp sword intent seeped in through the crack in the door.

The sword intent was sharp yet unassuming, its edge concealed yet impossible to ignore.

Like slowly sheathing a drawn sword, the blade may be hidden, but its sharpness remains.

It is not a deliberately released pressure, but a kind of innate sharpness that comes from the very core of one's being, which is already omnipresent without needing to be deliberately displayed.

The three of them turned their gaze toward the doorway.

Lin Xuanfeng pushed open the door and entered.

Today he was dressed in a dark blue outfit made of the finest silkworm silk, which fit him well without being tight, outlining his figure like an iron tower.

The spirit sword that had been with him for many years hung at his waist. The scabbard was ancient and made of dark brown ironwood, with fine array patterns engraved on it, and a faint spiritual light flowed around it.

The hilt of the sword was wrapped with dark red silk cord, which had become shiny from being soaked in sweat—a mark left by years of handling.

He is much more robust than he was a few years ago.

His shoulders are broader, as if he could carry an entire mountain.

His arms were thicker, stretching his sleeves taut, with veins showing, and every inch of his muscles contained explosive power.

He stood there like a silent iron tower, immovable as a mountain, inspiring awe and respect.

But his gaze was more reserved than before.

No longer the sharp edge of youth, but a profound calmness, like the water of a deep pool, calm on the surface but turbulent beneath.

That is a composure that can only be truly cultivated after experiencing countless life-and-death situations and countless trials.

He stood there without emitting any pressure, yet everyone felt an invisible sense of oppression.

It wasn't the oppressive force of sword intent, but a composure that emanated from the very bones of a true powerhouse.

Of course, it is also related to the family guard team's years of training.

Years of command experience have given him the air of a leader; he commands respect without being angry, and people can't help but want to bow their heads.

"Father, eldest brother, second brother." He bowed with his hands clasped, his voice steady and unhurried.

Then he walked to his seat, sat down with his back straight, placed his hands on his knees, and looked straight ahead, like a statue.

Lin Che looked at him, a hint of relief flashing in his eyes.

"How's the guard team doing now?" Lin Che didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point.

Lin Xuanfeng nodded and began his report.

His reporting style was different from that of his eldest and second eldest brothers.

No nonsense, no beating around the bush, clear and concise, getting straight to the point.

Every sentence is concise and powerful, like issuing commands on the battlefield. Every word is resounding, without any unnecessary embellishment or exaggeration.

"Currently, the Lin family guard has 120 official members and 60 reserve members, all of whom were selected from the most outstanding members of the Lin family's personal guard reserve."

"Among the official team members, there are currently five Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, and the rest are all in the late or perfect Qi Refining stage. The reserve team members are mainly in the mid-Qi Refining stage and are undergoing intensive training. It is expected that they can be added to the official team within ten years."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "The guard's equipment has been completely updated. Each person is equipped with a set of second-tier high-grade spirit armor, a second-tier high-grade spirit weapon, as well as a number of standard talismans and pills. Their individual combat capabilities are sufficient to deal with early-stage Foundation Establishment demonic beasts."

He deliberately emphasized the phrase "early stage of foundation building".

After all, an ordinary early Foundation Establishment cultivator cannot defeat a Foundation Establishment stage demon beast in a one-on-one fight.

"These equipment were all provided by our own chamber of commerce and vassal families. The cost is 30% lower than that on the market, and the quality is also better."

Upon hearing this, Lin Che nodded.

The accumulated wealth and resources of the Lin family over the years are finally showing in all aspects.

Ten years ago, equipping more than a hundred people with second-tier high-grade equipment would have drained the Lin family's coffers just from the procurement costs.

Nowadays, the chamber of commerce can handle most of the work, and the affiliated families share the burden. This reduces costs and improves quality, which is the benefit of a complete industrial chain.

Each link is interconnected, and every link contributes to the Lin family's strength; this is the true value of a family's power.

"In terms of training, I referred to the training system of the Chuyang City garrison and made some adjustments based on the actual situation of our Lin family."

"Every morning at dawn, we gather to practice basic physical skills for an hour, followed by two hours of formation drills. In the afternoon, we engage in actual combat, and in the evening, we have theoretical classes on spirit beasts, wilderness survival, and enemy situation assessment."

"Formation drill?" Lin Xuanjing asked curiously.

He was very familiar with the training of the garrison troops, but in the garrison troops' training system, formation drills were not the focus.

Cultivators who come from a background of independent cultivation are used to being undisciplined. It's already quite good if they can follow orders and cooperate with each other.

"Yes." Lin Xuanfeng nodded, a rare seriousness appearing on his usually cold face.

"The guard team is different from independent cultivators and family cultivators. They are the Lin family's standing armed force and need to be able to fight together, not fight alone. Therefore, formation training is of paramount importance."

He held up three fingers and listed them one by one: "Currently, we are focusing on practicing three types of formations."

"The Three Talents Formation, the Five Elements Formation, and the Seven Stars Formation. The Three Talents Formation is suitable for small-scale skirmishes, with three people per group, combining offense and defense."

The Five Elements Formation is suitable for frontal offense and defense, with five people forming a team, each performing their own duties.

The Seven Star Formation is suitable for dealing with strong enemies. It consists of seven people per group, allowing for both offense and defense, and its formation is highly versatile.

After a pause, Lin Xuanfeng added, "This kind of formation is most useful when facing small groups of beasts."

Lin Che nodded, a picture of the guard team forming in his mind.