I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

Lin Che picked up his teacup and took a small sip.

The spiritual tea had cooled down a bit, and a slightly bitter taste spread across his tongue, but he didn't pay attention.

His gaze fell on Lin Xuanfeng's face.

"What about the casualties of the guard?"

The guards are not just decorative figures; they are for real combat.

No matter how rigorous the training or how good the equipment, injuries and fatalities are inevitable.

After all, the guard team frequently engages in real combat, facing monsters head-on.

Therefore, the issue of casualties must be faced and cannot be avoided.

Lin Xuanfeng remained silent for a moment.

A barely perceptible ripple flickered in those deep eyes.

"Last year, more than 60 people were injured during training, including 12 serious injuries, but no deaths."

His voice lowered, and his expression became serious.

"Those who were seriously injured have recovered thanks to timely treatment. Two of them have already returned to their posts, while the other is recuperating and is expected to return to the team next month."

He paused, raised his head, and looked directly at Lin Che.

"Father, rest assured, I will do my best to ensure that every brother who went with the Lin family comes back alive."

Lin Che met his gaze for a moment, then slowly nodded.

"Okay, you can continue."

Lin Xuanfeng took a deep breath, suppressed the emotions surging within him, and continued his report.

"The guard's base was previously located in the general area, but now that there are too many people, it is no longer suitable. Most of them have now been relocated to Blacktooth Swamp."

"That's the area that our Lin family plans to focus on developing next. There's plenty of space for us to set up a base and train."

"The barracks, mess hall, training ground, and warehouse have all been built."

He looked at his elder brother, his voice tinged with pride: "The barracks are made of Qingyao stone, spacious and bright, and can accommodate two thousand people. Currently, only one hundred and twenty people live there, so it is very spacious."

The canteen has a dedicated spiritual chef in charge, providing three meals a day with nutritional balance to ensure that the team members have enough physical strength to cope with high-intensity training.

The warehouse is stocked with ample spiritual materials, elixirs, and spare equipment, enough to sustain us for three months.

Lin Xuanqi listened from the side and couldn't help but nod.

These are all projects that he helped to accomplish together.

"In addition, I have also developed several emergency plans." Lin Xuanfeng held up three fingers and listed them one by one, in a clear and organized manner.

"The first plan is designed to deal with monster attacks. It details every step from the discovery of the monsters to the assembly, deployment, engagement, and pursuit. Each team member has a designated position and responsibility to ensure a rapid response when monsters attack and prevent chaos."

"The second set of plans is for dealing with foreign invasion. Different response plans have been formulated for invasions of different directions and scales. The main focus is on defending the tribe's territory, while maintaining mobile forces ready to strike at any time."

"The third set of plans is for internal unforeseen circumstances. These plans include how to quickly seal off the clan's territory, how to control key nodes, and how to protect clan members and important resources, in order to deal with possible rebellion or infiltration."

"Each contingency plan has a detailed action plan and personnel allocation, and a drill is conducted every quarter to ensure that everyone is familiar with their responsibilities and will not falter at critical moments."

After listening, Lin Xuanjing couldn't help but sigh, "Third brother, your guard team is more organized than my garrison."

There was no jealousy in his tone, only pure amazement and a hint of self-deprecation.

Having led the garrison for so many years, he knew all too well how difficult it was to manage an armed force composed of monks.

Just getting those rogue cultivators to obey him had given him countless headaches.

Ke Linxuanfeng's guard team was well-organized in every step, from selection and training to equipment and stationing, setting a model for others.

Lin Xuanfeng glanced at him, his face expressionless.

"Your troops are the garrison, but in the end, they are still the garrison of Chuyang City."

"You bunch of rabble, how can you compare to someone I've personally nurtured since childhood?"

Lin Xuanjing was speechless for a moment. He opened his mouth to refute, but found himself speechless.

He picked up his teacup, pretending to drink tea to hide his embarrassment.

Lin Xuanqi watched from the side and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

He didn't speak, but simply picked up his teacup and raised it slightly towards Lin Xuanfeng, as if offering a toast or a congratulation.

Lin Che watched his two sons bickering, a smile appearing on his lips.

"So, Xuanjing, you'd better step up your game and learn more from Lao San."

We can forget about the independent cultivators, but we need to give those family cultivators who rely on us a good workout.

These people are not only stronger in combat than rogue cultivators, but they can also use this to influence the families behind them; these people are quite crucial.

"Yes, I understand."

He turned his gaze to the two who were mocking him: "Hmph, just you wait and see, who knows who will be stronger in the future!"

……

After Lin Xuanfeng finished his report, he picked up the teacup in front of him, drank more than half of it in one gulp, and then put it down. His movements were swift and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.

His gaze fell on Lin Che, awaiting his father's evaluation and next instructions.

Lin Che did not comment immediately.

He gently stroked his chin, his fingers slowly gliding across the stubble on his jawline, his gaze falling on the shimmering lake outside the window, lost in brief contemplation.

"You did a good job with the guard team," Lin Che said with a hint of approval in his voice.

"The equipment, training, base, and contingency plans have all been considered very thoroughly, but there's one thing you should pay attention to."

Lin Xuanfeng sat up straight and looked up at his father.

"The guards are all people we've trained since they were young. Their loyalty is not an issue. But loyalty is one thing, but they can't be shortchanged. These people have entrusted their lives to the Lin family, so the Lin family can't treat them unfairly."

He paused, his gaze falling on Lin Xuanfeng's face, and said earnestly:

"The stipends for spirit stones, the quotas for pills, and the distribution of spirit beasts must all be based on contributions, in a fair and just manner. We cannot give more to those who are close to the Lin family or to you, nor can we give less to those who are not good at speaking."

"Yes," Lin Xuanfeng replied crisply.

"There's also the issue of marriage. If someone wants to get married and have children, we have to find a way to resolve that as well. And this is very important. Having a family gives them another bond. By controlling their families, we are also indirectly keeping their minds at ease."

Lin Xuanqi nodded; he had already begun working on it.

He turned to his third brother and said, "I already have a plan for this. We'll discuss it in detail later."

"good!"

Lin Che stood up, put his hands behind his back, and walked to the window.

"Of course, there's also the most crucial point: we must take good care of our injured brothers."

"It's not just about physical injuries, but also psychological ones. We want them to know that the Lin family won't abandon anyone just because they're hurt. They've shed blood for the Lin family, and the Lin family will remember their kindness for a lifetime."

Lin Xuanfeng paused, a hint of emotion flashing across his cold face.

He was silent for a moment, then nodded heavily.

"Alright, that's enough about the guards." Lin Che turned around, walked back to the table, picked up the teacup, found that the tea had gone cold, put it down, and looked towards the door.

"Xuan Dong should be arriving soon; the important thing now is the discussion!"

The voice just fell.

A series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.