Ling Luoyi's mood inexplicably improved, and she gave instructions. She didn't want to do anything else now; she just wanted to lie on the lounge chair and rest.
The next day, as Ling Luoyi left her room, she happened to run into Ling Luofu, who had just emerged from seclusion.
"Fifth level of the Profound realm, Fu'er, you've made quite significant progress."
Ling Luofu bowed first, then said, "This is all thanks to Eldest Sister. Without Eldest Sister, I would never have been able to cultivate in my life."
As Ling Luofu spoke, her voice trailed off with a sob.
"Don't cry now," Ling Luoyi changed the subject, saying, "By the way, you've been cultivating in your room these past few days. To avoid disturbing you, I didn't let them tell you, so you still don't know that Grandpa has returned."
"Grandpa is back?" Ling Luofu's eyes lit up, and she said joyfully, "Then my father also?"
Ling Luoyi smiled and said, "Third Uncle has naturally returned as well. You can see him in the flower hall now."
"Then, Eldest Sister, let's go quickly."
"Alright."
Ling Luoyi understood Ling Luofu very well. If she were in this situation, she would likely be the same.
*
In the flower hall, although the Ling family had been moving recently, Ling Luoyi had stated that this ancestral home would be kept, so the move was not urgent. They were still eager to cultivate, and even Ling Xuan and Ling Yan had gone 'mad' with cultivation after their rest.
Because Ling Luofu was in a hurry, she arrived quickly.
However, Ling Xuan had not yet arrived, and only Ling Huayu was in the flower hall.
Ling Luofu ran in and saw an old man.
"Grandfather," Ling Luofu respectfully greeted him.
Ling Huayu had high expectations for his eldest son and daughter, as they usually represented the dignity of a household.
However, even so, Ling Huayu's requirements were much lower than those of elders in other families.
His most important requirements were not to actively cause trouble, but also not to be afraid of trouble.
But Ling Huayu's presence was quite imposing, so Ling Luofu was a little afraid of him.
"Grandpa," Ling Luoyi approached and called out.
"Luo'er, Fu'er, sit."
The two sat down.
"Fifth level of the Profound realm, Fu'er, you must have cultivated very diligently. To catch up to the cultivation of those your age in such a short time."
"It's alright, Grandfather. It's all thanks to Eldest Sister that I have this cultivation. It's also thanks to Eldest Sister that I can cultivate."
"Yes, I have seen the changes in the Ling family. I also know what happened in the Ling family during the years I was away. You have all suffered."
"Grandfather, we are not suffering."
As they spoke, the two couldn't help but shed tears.
Ling Luoyi watched, then covered her forehead and said, "Alright, alright. Isn't the Ling family getting better and better now? Shouldn't you be happy? Why are you crying?"
"Yes, I shouldn't be crying." Ling Huayu wiped away his tears and said solemnly, "Luo'er, tell Grandpa the truth, how long can the barrier you set up in the mansion last?"
Upon hearing this, Ling Luoyi looked up at the barrier that enveloped the entire Ling family and said, "Grandpa, those whose cultivation is not as high as mine cannot break this barrier. And on this continent, those with higher cultivation than me..."
Ling Luoyi did not finish, but her tone implied the answer.
Ling Huayu and Ling Luofu were inwardly shaken.
"Grandpa, don't worry."
At this moment, others began to arrive one after another, so Ling Huayu did not ask anything further.
Half an hour later, Ling Luoyi said, "Grandpa, you and your uncles and aunts should focus on moving. I've already taught my paternal aunt how to place the teleportation talismans, so if anyone hasn't placed them yet, they can find her. I will handle the auction myself. By the way, do you want to come and see?"
"Luo'er, we won't go. We don't want to cause you trouble." Ling Luochen refused. With their current cultivation, it was better to focus on cultivation. Those items were enough to cause great upheaval, and they couldn't handle it.
"That's fine too." Ling Luoyi understood their concerns.
"Luo'er, what about that cultivation tower? Do you want to bring it into the small world?"
Others also looked at Ling Luoyi. They were all reluctant to part with this cultivation tool.
"Grandpa, that cultivation tower is just a Phantom Spirit Artifact. Let's leave it here. I have placed many cultivation towers in the small world. Once you reach the corresponding level, you can enter. The one outside is the lowest level."
"Is that so."
"Alright, Grandpa, I'm going to the auction house to prepare. I won't be back for lunch or dinner."
"Okay," Ling Huayu agreed.
He still had to inform the branch families about this matter and have them prepare for the move.
He also needed to ensure that the clansmen who moved into the small world could adapt to their new lives as soon as possible.
*
The Ling family auction house was located in the best position on Kangjing Avenue, the most prosperous street in Yunyuan City. It had been exceptionally prosperous before, but later, when the Ling family had nothing good to auction, they were forced to close down.
The Ling family auction house was similar in scale to the Flowing Cloud Auction House. The first floor was for ordinary people, the second floor required payment to enter, the third floor was for those with influence, the fourth floor was reserved for her friends, and the fifth floor belonged to the Ling family itself.
Ling Luoyi stood at the entrance, looking at the newly tidied lobby, which showed no sign of its former dusty state.
Ling Luoyi walked in, looked around, and nodded in approval, seeing that everything was as she had requested.
"You have all worked hard. After the auction ends this afternoon, you will all be handsomely rewarded."
"Thank you, Eldest Miss!" the maids and servants bowed in unison.
"Everything is arranged, right?"
"Yes, Eldest Miss. Everything has been prepared according to your instructions," a middle-aged man dressed as a steward walked up to report.
"Good. I'll set up the formations and barriers first. You can take them to rest. It will be busy this afternoon."
"Yes, Eldest Miss."
The steward hesitated and stepped back. He actually wanted to ask, the auction was about to start this afternoon, but they hadn't seen any of the auction items yet. However, since Ling Luoyi hadn't instructed him, he didn't dare to ask.
Ling Luoyi busied herself in the auction house for a while and then rested on the fifth floor after she was done.
All the auction items were piled on the ground, each item placed in a wooden box measuring seven inches long, five inches wide, and four inches high. Since the size of the wooden boxes was the same, their contents could not be determined by the size of the boxes alone.
Ling Luoyi wrote numbers on the wooden boxes and also placed restrictions on them, so even if someone stole them, they wouldn't be able to open them.
Ling Luoyi sat by the window, leisurely drinking juice and watching the people come and go on the street. Time passed.
The Ling family auction was scheduled to begin at the second刻 of Shenshi, but several major families who had heard about the Qingming Longevity Pill could not wait any longer. Therefore, they arrived just after Weishi. Using their entry tickets, attendants led them to their respective private rooms and informed them of the rules set by Ling Luoyi.
The number one private room on the third floor was the Wei family's private room. Only the Wei family head, the eldest young master, and the young lady were present.
Ling Luoyi had stipulated: one entry ticket could only bring three people into the venue, including maids, servants, and guards.
"Father, I wonder what Ling Luoyi is trying to do?" Wei Chutian didn't quite understand Ling Luoyi's actions.
They knew that Ling Huayu had returned, and they also knew that their plan had failed. They had sent people to check the ambush site, only to find the charred bodies of the Wei family elders and dead soldiers.
For the past two days, they had been waiting for the Ling family's move, but there had been no activity at all.
"I don't know either," Wei Wensong sighed.
He had never encountered someone like Ling Luoyi before. Her thoughts were unfathomable, and her actions were inscrutable.
Such a person was only suitable for friendship, not for enmity.
Unfortunately, friendship between them was impossible.
Upstairs, Ling Luoyi, who had been resting with her eyes closed, heard the conversation between the father and son, and a smile curved her lips.
Of course, pigs had to be fattened up before they were eaten.