C27

On the way out of Yongde Town, Chen Yi met Captain Ge's Captain Lin. Captain Lin went to the Zhang Family, and at this moment, Captain Lin was also the head of the Zhang Family, and he was also an expert at the great circle of the Heavenly Completion Stage. Of course, he was only at the great circle of the Heavenly Axis Realm, not even reaching the twelve great circle of the Heavenly Axis Realm.

In the Invigorated Meridian Realm, one could reach the great circle by opening seven meridians. However, only by opening all eight meridians together and forming a small circle could one be called a small circle.

After breaking through the tenth level of the Refinement Realm, one would be able to step into the great circle of the Refinement Realm. However, only when all twelve of the true meridians were opened at the same time, could one be considered a cultivator of the great circle.

Whether it was the small or large circulation path, they were all obstacles between the Invigorated Meridian and the Heavenly Axis Realm. It was not that easy to break through, so up until now, there was no one in the small town who was in the Invigorated Meridian and great circulation path.

Currently, the strongest experts in the town were all at the eleven official levels.

Chen Yi's gaze lingered on the Zhang Clan Head for a moment before shifting to Captain Lin.

Compared to Captain Ge, Captain Lin was even younger. Captain Ge was already over thirty years old, and looked like he was almost forty years old.

As for Captain Lin, he seemed to be barely over 20 years old.

As his cultivation in the Martial Dao increased, it would be easier for the younger martial artists to maintain their youthful faces. Although Captain Lin looked to be in his early twenties, he would definitely be older than his looks, but even so, Captain Lin would not be more than thirty years old, or at most twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old.

At such a young age, he would at least be a Great Revolving Core master. Even with the help of the Lin Clan's numerous resources, it was clear that he was talented.

For example, Brother Chen Jinghe was already the best amongst the youths under the age of twenty in the small town. However, being able to break through to the late stage of the Revolving Core realm at the age of thirty was already quite good.

After eight meridians, it was becoming harder and harder to open the twelve levels. Most ordinary practitioners would need to spend two to three years of accumulation before they would have the right to open the next level.

Chen Yi narrowed his eyes and looked at the other group of people. They were the other team leader and the Du Family's Family Head.

Chen Yi didn't know the name of this captain, but from the way he was addressed by the Du Family's Family Head, Chen Yi knew that this captain's surname was Deng. He was called Captain Deng by the Du Family Head.

Captain Deng was even older than Captain Ge. From the looks of it, he should be around forty years old.

When the three captains met, they exchanged a few words. Captain Ge and Captain Deng were obviously being led by Captain Lin, while Captain Lin was clearly valuing Captain Deng more.

Chen Yi vaguely felt that Captain Deng seemed to be more imposing than Captain Ge. Chen Yi guessed that Captain Ge was most likely in the great circle and Captain Deng was probably in the quasi-Innate realm.

Based on this conjecture, Captain Lin should also be a quasi-postcelestial.

After all, quasi Xiantian had a high status in the Golden City. Even if Captain Lin had a deep background and was a prospective Xiantian that was on par with Captain Lin, there was no need to place himself in a subordinate's position.

In that case, other than having a deep background, Captain Lin's strength should also be higher than Captain Deng's.

"Quasi-Xiantian cultivators below thirty …" Chen Yi grinned. With the Lin family's status, this Captain Lin would definitely be a Xiantian expert in the future, but Barley was able to successfully escape from the combined forces of Captain Lin, Deng, and Ge, so his strength was also terrifying.

"I have to be extremely careful. I hope that I won't be arranged to search the mountain. Even if I have to search the mountain, I don't want to meet Barley." Chen Yi had made up his mind that he wouldn't be able to help out when the time came. That Ba Lei was too dangerous. Even if he used all his firepower, it would still be a difference of clouds and mud between him and a Lesser Innate.

"Hmm?" All of a sudden, Chen Yi felt a vicious gaze land on him. He turned his head to look, and the corners of his eyes twitched. Du Rujiao was currently fiercely staring at him!

"If I were to meet this little girl in the mountain, I would probably have to fight with her."

"..."

Everyone was a martial artist, and the distance between Mount Qinglin and the town was not far. In less than two hours, everyone had arrived at Mount Qinglin.

"Captain!" At the foot of the mountain, a member wearing a Golden Forest Army uniform jogged over to pay his respects to Captain Lin.

"Xu San, that Barley probably didn't flee, right?" Captain Lin said in a deep voice.

Xu San said, "I haven't seen Barley since we fled to Mount Qinglin."

Captain Ge was worried, "Qingshan is not a big guy, but he is not a small one either. Although we have left dozens of people here, it is impossible to block all the exits of Mount Qing. Perhaps …"

Captain Lin said, "That Barley was injured by the three of us. He must have been unable to withstand it on his way here. He is definitely healing in the mountains right now."

Captain Lin didn't think that Barley would take advantage of this opportunity to escape. His injuries wouldn't be allowed, and if he didn't heal, Barley would probably collapse on his way out before they could do anything.

Captain Deng said, "Something has happened too late. Brother Lin, let's quickly enter the mountains."

Captain Lin nodded before turning to the three patriarchs, "The three of you stay here with a third of my men. Together with a portion of mine, you will be able to see the entrances to the mountain. This captain's subordinates will give you the signal detonators that are exclusive to our Golden Forest Army.

"Seeing the signal detonator, this captain and the other two captains will immediately rush over."

Grandpa Chen Yi and the other two Patriarchs immediately replied, "Yes."

Soon, a third of the three leaders were left behind. Chen Yi, Chen Liangliang, Chen Jinghe and Chen Xun were among them.

The Du Family, Du Rujiao, Du Rujiao's younger brother Du Rui, and Du Rujiao's elder brother also stayed behind.

The Zhang Clan also left behind the most outstanding younger generation.

It was clear that the three patriarchs were trying their best to preserve their bloodline as well as the future generations of their families.

Keeping guard at the entrances of Mount Qinglin was not without danger, but it was safer than directly entering the mountain to search for people.

Chen Yi did not intend to put in much effort, as he still did not have the capital to compete with a Lesser Innate.

However, he had never expected that Captain Lin would choose a few people from the three families to guard and join the search party.

Chen Yi was impressively amongst them.

Chen Yi's grandfather and the other two families' Patriarchs' expressions changed, while Captain Lin's expression remained indifferent. Being born in the Lin Family, how could he not see through the plot?

Those left behind would definitely be the geniuses or direct descendants of the three families.

The geniuses of the direct line of descent, the future pillars of the family, would still be here to guard the entrances? In order to prevent any mishaps from happening to the younger generation, he probably wouldn't be able to put in much effort even if he met with Barley. So what if he released the signal detonator? He didn't try to stop them, and by the time he arrived, Barley would've fled long ago.

Specializing the younger generations of the three great families to search the mountain was a warning to the three great families. He had already seen through the trick, so he could only hope to not be of any help.

The three Patriarchs looked at each other with bitter smiles. It was fine if this Lin surnamed person didn't see it, but since he did, they couldn't just sit back and do nothing. Otherwise, if Barley really did run away, then this Lin man would definitely show them.

The three of them didn't know that the person surnamed Lin was actually doing this for a second reason.

Other than the ordinary disciples of the three great families, there were also many Revolving Core elders. These elders might not care much about the ordinary disciples, but it was impossible to ignore important talented disciples.

Even to the extent that some of the important disciples were the descendants of these elders.

With Chen Yi and the others joining in the search, for the sake of the safety of the younger generation, they would seriously search for Barley and help him get rid of him.

"Let's go!" A large group of people entered the mountain. Under the worried gazes of Chen Liangliang and his uncle, Chen Yi waved his hand and gathered with his clansmen. Under the lead of the Elder, they followed Captain Lin and the rest of the Golden Forest Army and charged into the mountain.