Lin Shanhe did not give Hua Zhengguo a pleasant look. In terms of political rank, Lin Shanhe, as a Lord-level powerhouse, was on par with the Federal Prime Minister. After all, their superior was the Human Race's Supreme Human King. However, with so many wars currently ongoing, the number of Lord-level commanders had increased, making them less valuable.
If judged by life level, Lin Shanhe was far superior to Hua Zhengguo. As a Lord-level powerhouse, if there were no unexpected circumstances and sufficient spiritual energy, a Lord-level expert could live for one to two thousand years, which indicated that the Lord level had already transcended the human race's limitations.
The matter had concluded, and the outcome was very satisfactory to the military's Lord-level magnates. Ouyang Chengshan was the main person in charge of this operation, but it was also a decision made after discussions among the military's responsible officials. After all, they had killed a Deputy Prime Minister and hundreds of government officials. Without the military's support, Ouyang Chengshan could not have acted so drastically. If it were merely to seek justice for his son-in-law, killing a few responsible officials would have sufficed.
Ye Fan bid farewell to everyone and returned to the Martial Arts Bureau to take charge.
Ouyang Chengshan disbanded the troops with everyone and returned to the Lin family manor.
Lin Zhan, accompanied by Xiao Jin and Xiao Hei, was engaged in a secret discussion in the backyard. "Xiao Jin, I've gotten hold of something good, just like what Xiao Hei ate before." As he spoke, he showed Xiao Jin the True Dragon essence blood.
"Holy crap, Boss, where did you get that? This treasure isn't easy to come by. What you got for Hei Zi back then was Xuanwu essence blood, and now you've got True Dragon essence blood for me. Boss, you have great potential to be a divine beast essence blood dealer!"
"Stop spouting nonsense. Are you going to eat it now or after Uncle Jin Jiao and Aunt Linglong leave?"
"Eat it first, of course. Might as well spend a few days in the space, so Dad won't pester me every day to take him to get tattoos. Anyway, Dad is fierce enough in fights now. He just promoted to Lord and already twisted the head off a mid-level Lord-rank werewolf. He'll just fight shirtless from now on; no need for tattoo enhancements."
"System, why is the Advanced Bloodline Upgrade Pill different from the previous Evolution Pill? It's missing a word."
"The Advanced Bloodline Upgrade Pill is an upgraded and improved version of the intermediate Evolution Pill. The Bloodline Upgrade Pill primarily focuses on upgrading bloodlines, aiding in the ancestral reversion of spirit pets' bloodlines."
"The intermediate Evolution Pill, on the other hand, is designed for preferential evolution of spirit pets and their bloodlines. For example, when Xiao Hei used Xuanwu essence blood with the intermediate Evolution Pill, not only did his bloodline revert to its ancestry, but his own strengths were also amplified due to the pill's enhancement. Xiao Hei's strength lies in his defensive capabilities, so his preferential evolution was defense. Otherwise, how could a Silver-ranked turtle withstand Gold-ranked damage?"
"It is recommended that the host exchange for an intermediate Evolution Pill and take it with the True Dragon essence blood for Xiao Jin. As for the Advanced Bloodline Upgrade Pill, it is best to give it to spirit pets individually. Currently, Xiao Hei's body has accumulated too much medicinal effect. The host can give Xiao Hei the pill to upgrade Xiao Hei's bloodline by combining it with the medicinal effects in his body."
Lin Zhan took the exchanged intermediate Evolution Pill along with the True Dragon essence blood and gave it to Xiao Jin. He then administered the Advanced Bloodline Upgrade Pill to Xiao Hei and brought both Xiao Jin and Xiao Hei into the spirit beast space.
Lin Zhan heard his father speaking and walked towards the front courtyard. "Dad, are things all settled? You were quite impressive this time, becoming a Lord."
"Alright, Zhan'er, stop teasing your father. Go see if your maternal grandmother and the others have finished preparing dinner. We'll eat and chat." Ouyang Chengshan instructed Lin Zhan.
"Zhan'er, where did those two mischievous rascals, Xiao Jin and Xiao Hei, go?" Linglong asked Lin Zhan, raising her enormous snake head.
"Aunt Linglong, these two overindulged in treasures, so I've brought them back to the space to cultivate."
"Come, come, everyone, it's time for dinner," Lin Zhan's maternal grandmother cheerfully called out to everyone.
The entire family gathered around, eating and chatting slowly.
Zhang Zhen pulled Lin Shanhe aside and said, "Brother, now that you're better, I, your elder brother, am relieved. It was my fault for not taking good care of you, causing you so much suffering over the years."
"Uncle Zhen, don't take it to heart. Don't you all find something strange about my father's situation?" Lin Zhan's words drew everyone's attention.
"Everyone present here is family, and you all know that our Lin family is descended from that Old Ancestor. Back then, Grandpa was favored by the Old Ancestor and obtained a drop of True Dragon blood to temper his body, which allowed him to far surpass warriors of the same level."
"Dad, your talent isn't bad either, and the injuries you sustained aren't incurable. Moreover, why haven't Second Grandfather and Third Grandfather, who are in the Human Secret Realm, come to help you?"
"Dad, do you feel any difference in your advancement to Lord compared to before? And have you decided how to construct your domain?"
Upon hearing Lin Zhan's words, everyone fell into deep thought: That's right, the Lin family is descended from that Old Ancestor. How could he not help Lin Shanhe?
"System, what do you think is the reason for this? Or does my father possess an extraordinary talent?"
"Host, you're thinking too wishfully. Based on this system's deduction, your father's spiritual power is more than twice as strong as that of warriors of the same rank. Diamond-ranked warriors rely on spiritual power to control and battle with elements that correspond to their awakening. Constructing one's domain at the Lord level also relies on spiritual power. Spiritual power is like a pen, while domains and awakened elements are the ink. Combat is like painting. If your pen is larger, you can hold more ink, allowing for faster and deeper colors in your painting."
"Zhan'er, what do you think is different about your father?" Zhang Zhen asked with concern.
"Uncle Zhen, how long did you stay at Diamond rank? And how long did it take you to construct your domain after advancing to Lord?"
"I stayed at the Diamond rank for 9 years, and it took me 3 months to initially construct my domain. As my level increased, my domain also developed step by step. I am now at the advanced stage of domain construction, and I have been at the Lord level for 12 years, yet I dare not say that my domain is perfected."
"If that's the case, then we can probably understand the Old Ancestor's intentions," Lin Zhan said to Lin Shanhe, withholding information.
"Speak quickly, or I'll beat you up," Lin Shanhe threatened Lin Zhan with narrowed eyes.
"Lin Shanhe, you think you're tough? Try beating my son and see!" Ouyang Xinlan shouted. "Zhan'er, just tell us quickly, don't tease your dad anymore."
"Uh... I think the Old Ancestor's intentions are twofold. First, Grandpa was trained by the Old Ancestor primarily for physical reinforcement. However, Grandpa reached a bottleneck at the Quasi-King stage and couldn't break through. Later, the Old Ancestor killed a King-ranked one-eyed beast for Grandpa and obtained a King-ranked King Core related to mental power. He probably intended for Grandpa to break through to King rank, but Grandpa died in battle before it could be tested."
"The Old Ancestor isn't treating your injuries because he wants you to accumulate more spiritual power. After all, although your body is injured, your spiritual power is still at the Diamond level. This is also why the Old Ancestor had you stay at the Diamond level for over ten years."
"Second, I think the Old Ancestor saw you as reckless and was afraid you would go challenge the Bone Demon race as soon as you advanced to Lord, fearing you would be killed. After all, the Bone Demon race still has a King-level existence."
"Pfft!" Instantly, the entire table erupted in laughter.
"Brother, your son understands you best," Zhang Zhen said, patting Lin Shanhe's shoulder and laughing heartily.