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Chapter 100: Enemy Attack!
In Daling County, on the edge of the Great Flame Empire…
The Great Flame Empire's vast territories stretched so far that even Lin Langtian, with his formidable skills and his elite Tiger-Leopard Cavalry, took an entire month to travel from the Great Flame County to Daling County. Their destination was Heiyan Manor, located in this borderland county.
Heiyan Manor was a well-known estate within Daling County, famed for its production of Blackstone Crystal. This unique crystal was incredibly tough, resistant to both water and fire, making it ideal for crafting lower-level spiritual artifacts and for use in various types of construction. Its steady demand and significant price made the manor one of the Lin Clan's most profitable holdings. The Lin Clan's power was not solely due to the strength of the main family, but also built upon various prosperous enterprises like Heiyan Manor spread across the Great Flame Empire.
Originally, Heiyan Manor was just one of the many ordinary estates under Lin Clan jurisdiction. But the moment the Amethyst Spirit Crystal was unearthed, the discovery stirred up an intense struggle throughout Daling County and even the border region between the two nations. Heiyan Manor, located in northern Daling County close to the border, was only a half-day's ride away when Lin Langtian and his group arrived at noon.
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Lin Langtian sat atop his horse, gazing down the slope toward the end of the main road, where an expansive estate loomed large. The manor stretched beyond sight, with glimmers of dark crystals visible in the distance—the signature Blackstone Crystals unique to Heiyan Manor.
"The gates are shut tight. Seems like Heiyan Manor is indeed on edge these days…" Lin Langtian muttered as he observed the sealed entryway.
"Hmph! That Amethyst Spirit Crystal has attracted countless greedy types. Even local powers dare covet our Lin Clan's property. They're courting death!" Elder Lin Zhi scoffed beside him.
Ordinarily, the Lin Clan held the standing of a powerful dragon in these lands, and none of the local forces in Daling County would have dared to challenge them. However, with the discovery of the Amethyst Spirit Crystal, some people had lost sight of the bigger picture and foolishly began eyeing the Lin Clan's property, leading to several violent skirmishes. Those opportunists didn't consider that even if they temporarily seized Heiyan Manor, they'd be powerless to withstand the Lin Clan's inevitable wrath.
Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed. "Local powers in Daling County are insignificant. It's the Qing Dynasty's Ling Clan that poses the real threat, so we must stay cautious."
Hearing this, Lin Zhi froze, his expression shifting to a graver tone. "With Elder Lin Tao stationed here, and now with us coming to reinforce him, as long as the Ling Clan doesn't launch a full invasion, we should be able to hold Heiyan Manor."
Elder Lin Tao was a powerful Greater Creation Realm practitioner specifically assigned to guard Heiyan Manor by the Lin Clan.
"Let's hope so…" Lin Langtian murmured before raising his hand. "Move in!"
At his command, he led the way, galloping down the path toward the manor gates.
Clop, clop!
As Lin Langtian charged forward, a cloud of dust rose as dozens of riders followed close behind him. Within minutes, they had reached the manor's sealed gates.
"Halt! This is Lin Clan property. No entry without authorization!" someone shouted from atop the high walls, a few gleaming weapons visible as a warning.
"How dare you! This is Clan Enforcer Lin Langtian, and we're here under orders from the Clan Leader. Open the gates immediately!" Lin Zhi barked.
"Lin Langtian?"
The mention of this name stirred a wave of murmurs atop the wall. Lin Langtian's reputation was well-known throughout the Lin Clan, even more so than the reclusive Clan Leader, Lin Fan. Within moments, a man in a blue robe appeared on the wall.
The man quickly ordered, "You fools, don't you recognize Enforcer Lin Langtian, Elder Lin Zhi, and the Tiger-Leopard Cavalry? Open the gates immediately!"
No one dared delay any longer. The guards promptly opened the gates, allowing Lin Langtian and his party to enter.
"Elder Lin Tao, take me to the crystal mine," Lin Langtian said directly, uninterested in small talk.
He was eager to see the Amethyst Spirit Crystal deposits for himself, both for the clan's benefit and to repair his Golden Spirit Mirror.
Startled, Elder Lin Tao nodded. Though not directly under Lin Langtian's faction within the clan, he held a high level of respect for the young Enforcer and didn't dare neglect him. "This way, please…" Elder Lin Tao led the group into the depths of the manor.
Heiyan Manor covered an extensive area and boasted beautiful scenery. If not for his urgency to inspect the Amethyst Crystal Mine, Lin Langtian might have enjoyed the view. After about fifteen minutes, they arrived at a large, dark cave-like mining site.
The dark rock face gleamed faintly under the sunlight, and Lin Langtian could spot scattered chunks of black stone embedded deep within. These were the typical Blackstone Crystals that had once been the mine's primary output.
However, Lin Langtian had no interest in the Blackstone Crystals and moved deeper into the mine, his gaze fixed with determination. After a few minutes of exploration, Lin Langtian's footsteps halted at a recently excavated section. Crouching down, he tapped lightly on the Blackstone Crystals around him, listening to the hollow sounds beneath.
The moment he tapped a section along the edge, a faint echo responded from below. Sensing something, he released a surge of energy, shattering the nearby Blackstone Crystals.
A dazzling purple light burst forth, forcing everyone to shut their eyes against the brightness. As the light faded and the sting in his eyes eased, Lin Langtian opened them to find a small cavity.
Inside, a fist-sized, radiant purple crystal lay embedded in the rock, exuding a concentrated energy. Its surface gleamed in the dim light, and its appearance was mesmerizingly beautiful.
An Amethyst Spirit Crystal!
Just as Lin Langtian began to show a hint of excitement, a series of urgent shouts suddenly echoed throughout the manor:
"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"
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