I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

"Second formation, step forward!"

Two hundred cultivators stepped forward; they were sword and shield soldiers.

He holds a shield in his left hand and a knife in his right.

The shield is a "Mysterious Spirit Iron Shield" specially made by Tie Wushuang. The shield is two feet wide, four feet high, and one inch thick. The shield is engraved with earth-yellow defensive array patterns, which can evenly distribute the impact force across the entire shield surface.

The knife is a "black jade longsword," with a long blade, a sharp edge, and a thick back, capable of both slashing and thrusting.

The combination of sword and shield, integrating offense and defense, forms the backbone of the battle formation.

"Shield Wall, combine!"

Two hundred shields were raised simultaneously, the array patterns on the shield surfaces lit up, and an earthy yellow aura flowed between the shields, connecting each shield together to form an impenetrable shield wall.

The shield wall has the shadow of a city wall on its surface, layer upon layer, giving people a sense of the weight and solidity of "facing a city wall".

"Blade formation, activate!"

Two hundred black jade longswords emerged from the gaps in the shield wall, their blades gleaming like snow and their aura like rainbows.

The blades wove a sharp net above the shield wall, tearing any enemy attempting to cross it to shreds.

Swordsmen and shieldmen are the shield of the battle formation; their task is to hold the line and prevent the enemy from breaking through.

"Third-party group, step forward!"

Two hundred cultivators stepped forward; they were archers.

He was holding a "Spirit-Breaking Crossbow".

It is the same type of Spirit-Breaking Crossbow used by the garrison, but it has been improved by Tie Wushuang, resulting in a longer range and higher accuracy.

The crossbow is covered with acceleration and stabilization patterns, which can maximize the range while ensuring accuracy.

Each crossbow is engraved with aiming runes, which can help the archer quickly measure distances.

"put!"

Two hundred spirit-piercing crossbows were fired simultaneously.

Two hundred arrows of spiritual energy pierced the sky and exploded on the shooting range five hundred feet away.

The targets, made of ironwood and spirit iron and half a foot thick, were torn to pieces by the dense rain of arrows, with wood chips and iron fragments flying everywhere.

Archers are the ranged firepower of the battle formation; their mission is to reduce the enemy's numbers as much as possible before they get close.

Lin Che nodded slightly.

The Royal Guard's Spirit-Breaking Crossbows have a longer range and higher accuracy than those of the Garrison.

"Fourth phalanx, step forward!"

Two hundred monks stepped forward; they were cavalry.

Each person rode a spirit steed that treads on the wind, holding a long spear and a short sword at their waist.

The Wind-Stepping Steed is perfectly suited for military formations.

The price is not outrageous, the speed is extremely fast, and the endurance is extremely strong. It can charge into battle on the battlefield and also travel thousands of miles in pursuit. For the Lin family, it can be equipped on a large scale.

These Wind-Treading Spirit Steeds were carefully selected by Lin Xinyao from the herd. Each one had a cultivation level of at least the second rank, was full of stamina, had a stable temperament, and would not be frightened on the battlefield.

Similarly, these Windrider steeds are also clad in full heavy armor.

The vest was made of fine iron, covering the horse's head, neck, chest, and belly, leaving only the eyes and hooves exposed.

The vest is engraved with lightweight runes to reduce the burden on the horse and prevent it from straining too much.

This was also a heavy cavalry force.

Leading the group was cavalry general Lin Xinyao.

He rode a pure blue Windwalker Spirit Steed without a single stray hair. That horse was the fastest and most enduring among the Windwalker Spirit Steeds, and it was specially chosen for him by Lin Xinyao.

Lin Xinyao held a long spear, with a short knife at his waist, his eyes blazing, exuding confidence and high spirits.

"charge!"

Two hundred spirit steeds galloped off simultaneously, their hooves thundering and dust billowing. They raced across the training ground like a torrent of steel, carrying an unstoppable momentum.

The monk on horseback held his spear horizontally, the tip gleaming coldly in the sunlight, like a sharp blade with its edge fully exposed.

Cavalry are the swords of the battle formation; their mission is to rush in and reap the rewards the moment the enemy's formation collapses.

"stop!"

Two hundred Wind-Treading Steeds stopped simultaneously, their front hooves raised high, and they let out a neigh.

The monk on horseback sat steadily in the saddle, not moving an inch.

A tacit understanding has developed between humans and horses; no reins are needed, and the horse will respond with just a gentle squeeze of the legs.

……

Lin Xuanfeng did not stop.

He continued waving the command flag and began the military formation drill, and the five formations instantly began to change formations.

Spearmen were in front, swordsmen and shieldmen on the flanks, archers and crossbowmen in the rear, and cavalry on the side flanks.

This is a "wedge formation," suitable for frontal breakthroughs.

Spearmen were in the rear, swordsmen and shieldmen in front, archers and crossbowmen on the sides, and cavalrymen in the rear.

This is a "circular formation," suitable for defense and counterattack.

Spearmen on the left, swordsmen and shieldmen on the right, archers in front, and cavalry in the rear.

This is a "flying goose formation," suitable for flanking maneuvers.

Each formation was changed cleanly and efficiently, and each cultivator knew their position and task.

This is not something that can be mastered overnight; it is the result of countless days and nights of repeated practice.

Lin Che stood on the command platform, watching the changing formations, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

"Not bad." He couldn't help but nod.

Lin Xuanfeng put down the military flag, walked to Lin Che's side and sighed: "Our Lin family's personal guard is still too small, making it difficult to carry out large-scale operations. The formations that Xuanqing researched are useless. On weekdays, we also adopt a three-on-three system, training in small teams of three to hunt demons together."

Although Lin Xuanfeng did not go into details, Lin Che roughly understood.

The so-called "three-three system" means that three people form a team to cooperate in combat.

Swordsmen and shieldmen stand in front, absorbing damage and restraining the enemy;

In the middle are crossbowmen, providing ranged fire support;

Behind them are spearmen wielding long polearms, who utilize the advantage of their long weapons to deal damage from a safe distance.

When teams cooperate, they can achieve a combined force greater than three.

This tactic is flexible and versatile, suitable for small-scale skirmishes, and can also be used as a basic unit in large-scale battlefields, nested in layers.

As for the number of people, there are reasons for the small number.

That is, cultivating resources.

These guards are the Lin family's key personnel, and the resources invested in them amount to about half of the Lin family's annual income, which shows how much they have invested.

Their spiritual weapons, elixirs, spirit beast mounts, training grounds, and array maintenance are all astronomical in scale.

Half of the Lin family's spirit stones were spent on these eight hundred people.

So the Lin family only has one problem—they have no money!

So Lin Che stepped down from the command platform and began his inspection of Qingze.

Lin Xuanfeng, Lin Xinqing, and Lin Xinyao followed closely behind him.

They went to the herb garden first.

The medicinal herb garden is located on the east bank of Qingze Lake, where the terrain is flat.

The entire medicinal herb garden is divided into three main sections, each of which is further subdivided into dozens of smaller sections, with each section planted with a different type of medicinal herb.

The ridges between the fields are paved with bluestone, and are clean and free of weeds.

Lin Xuanjing was standing by a spiritual field, checking on the growth of the batch of Jade Heart Orchids.

Beside her, a spirit deer she had bred herself was bowing its head, using its supernatural powers to help her examine the Jade Heart Orchid.

"Father." Seeing Lin Che approaching, Lin Xuanjing quickly came over and bowed slightly.

The spirit deer followed behind her, tilting its head and curiously examining Lin Che.

Lin Che nodded, his gaze falling on the thriving medicinal herbs in the spirit field.

"How's the production this year?" he asked.

Lin Xuanjing took out a thick notebook from her sleeve:

"The output of Bixinlan has increased by 40% compared to last year, and the output of Bixinlan has increased by 50%, mainly because the two newly opened Lingtian fields have started production and the soil conditions are better than expected. The output of Hantanlian has increased by 30%. This variety has strict requirements for water temperature. This year, we laid underfloor heating arrays at the bottom of the fish ponds, which made the water temperature control more precise."

She turned the page and continued reading: "The yield of Condensing Essence Grass is stable, maintaining the same level as last year. The quality of Jade Marrow Ganoderma is better than last year. We adjusted the height of the shade net, and the amount of sunlight is 20% more than last year. The color of the Ganoderma is darker, and the flesh is thicker."

Lin Che nodded in satisfaction.

"Thanks a lot."

Lin Xuanjing shook her head: "It's not hard work. I enjoy working with plants."

"I trust you with Qingze." He paused, his tone becoming more serious. "However, you must also work hard in your cultivation and strive to break through to the Golden Core stage before the beast tide! You can delegate the trivial matters of the Spirit Herb Garden to the people below, but you yourself cannot neglect your cultivation."

"Yes!" Lin Xuanjing clasped his hands in acceptance of the order.

After leaving the herb garden, they went to the spirit beast ranch.

On the pasture, herds of Windwalker steeds gallop, their manes flying in the wind, their hooves whirring like flowing clouds.

They chased and frolicked on the grassland, and occasionally a few would stop and graze on the grass.

Lin Xinyao stood at the edge of the ranch, holding a thick record book in her hand, counting the number of spirit beasts.

Beside her, a gazing steed perched on her shoulder, tilting its head and curiously watching the running spirit steeds.

"Grandpa." Seeing Lin Che walk over, Lin Xinyao closed the notebook and bowed slightly.

Lin Che nodded, his gaze falling on the Wind-Treading Spirit Steeds.

"What is the current population size?" he asked.

Lin Xinyao opened the record book, her voice clear and professional: "There are 3,200 Wind-Treading Spirit Steeds, of which 40% are of the second tier or above. There are more than 500 new foals born this year, and the survival rate is 10% higher than last year, mainly due to the improvement of the ranch environment and the optimization of the feed formula."

"Petrifying lizards...and..."

"The annual output of spirit fish has exceeded 120,000 catties, an increase of 20% compared to last year. The output of green jade shrimp has increased by 30%, the output of silver thread spirit fish has increased by 20%, the output of golden scale red-eyed trout has increased by 10%, and the output of ironhead fish has remained stable."

Lin Che nodded in satisfaction.

"Well done," he said.

Lin Xinyao smiled slightly: "Thank you for the compliment, Grandpa. However, there is one more thing that needs your approval. Can we consider expanding the breeding scale of the Azure Water Frog?"

We have bred this breed for three generations, and its bloodline is very stable. We already have more than a dozen individuals with the third-tier bloodline.

If we raise them for another year, the population will reach several hundred. At that time, we can open contracts with our clan members, and we can also start selling those with second-tier bloodlines to the outside world.

The Azure Water Frog, a spirit beast with both water and wood attributes, is a new breed that Lin Xinyao has cultivated in recent years.

It is not large, only the size of a watermelon, and is entirely green with smooth, silky skin. It has large, bright eyes, a gentle temperament, and is easy to tame.

Possessing the supernatural powers "Azure Wave Barrier" and "Spirit Wood Perception", the former can erect a water curtain shield to resist magical attacks;

The latter can sense the surrounding vegetation and detect hidden enemies.

For those with wood or water elemental roots, this is an excellent choice for their natal spirit beast.

Lin Che pondered for a moment, then nodded.

"Yes, but we must pay attention to quality control. It's better to have fewer but better quality bloodlines. If the bloodline doesn't meet the standards, it's better to postpone it than to rush to release it."

"Yes!" Lin Xinyao clasped her hands in acceptance, a hint of excitement flashing in her eyes.

Lin Che's gaze swept across the pasture and landed on the higher hills in the distance.

"What place is that?" he asked, pointing to the hill.

Lin Xuanfeng glanced at it and replied, "That's the highest point in Qingze. Fifth Sister built a watchtower there, offering a panoramic view of the entire Qingze. Would Father like to go take a look?"

Lin Che nodded.

The group took off on their swords and flew towards the hill.

The watchtower is built on the highest point of the hill. It is a three-story stone tower with a body made of bluestone and a wide platform on top.

The platform has no fences around it, offering a wide view and a 360-degree panoramic view of every inch of Qingze.

Lin Che stood on the platform, his hands behind his back.

Beneath our feet lies the entire panorama of Qingze.

Spirit herb garden, spirit beast ranch, spirit fish breeding area, guard garrison, alchemy workshop, weapon forging workshop, formation workshop, warehouse, dining hall, council hall...

Every building, every sacred field, and every road is within sight.

The buildings are arranged in a staggered and reasonable manner, taking into account both practicality and aesthetics.

Looking down from above, the entire Qingze resembles a meticulously crafted painting, with every stroke perfectly placed.

"Father." Lin Xuanjing walked to his side, pointed to the buildings below, and introduced them one by one.

"The Spirit Herb Garden was originally planned to have five areas, but only three have been developed so far. If all of them are developed, the output can double again."

There is still a large area of ​​grassland in the Spirit Beast Ranch that has not been developed. The total area of ​​grassland in Qingze is tens of thousands of acres, and only half of it has been used so far. I plan to leave the other half for the new spirit beast population that the family will cultivate.

In the aquarium fish breeding area, only half of the water area has been developed; the other half is reserved for future investment when market demand increases.

Lin Che nodded: "Qingze's potential has not yet been fully realized."

"Yes," Lin Xuanjing replied. "If it is fully developed, Qingze's output can support the Lin family's current scale of more than ten times."

Lin Che stared for a moment, then turned around, his gaze sweeping over Lin Xuanjing, Lin Xuanfeng, Lin Xinqing, Lin Xinyao, and Lin Xinyao.

"You've done a great job. Qingze's success today is the result of everyone's hard work. I'm not one to praise people, but today I want to say that you've done a great job."

Smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

"However," Lin Che's tone shifted, his gaze turning serious, "the beast tide will last for another ten years or so. We cannot stop. The development of Qingze must continue, and the training of the Imperial Guard and the Garrison must be strengthened. These things cannot be stopped for a moment."

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.

Lin Che paused, then looked at his son, Lin Xuanjing: "Didn't you want to know the source of my confidence? Today, I'll show you!"

"Follow me!"