Chapter 34: Questioning Life

"Someone from Xuntian Sect!"

Lin Feng's pupils contracted. For a small place like Ziyun City, powerful figures from Xuntian Sect could actually show up?

The Lin Family members nearby were even more shocked.

This was Xuntian Sect—an existence far more formidable than Qingyun Sect.

Back then, Qingyun Sect had an Elder who merely cursed at a Tudi of Xuntian Sect.

As a result, the four Elders of Xuntian Sect personally descended upon Qingyun Sect.

With an absolutely crushing stance, they slew that Qingyun Sect Elder and made Qingyun Sect pay a million Spirit Stones as an apology.

Rumor had it that the Xuntian Sect Sect Master's Cultivation had reached the fourth level of Dao Merging, making him one of the strongest in all of Leiling Province.

No one dared provoke such a domineering and overbearing force.

"Clan Leader, this Pill Master Gu Dan is a Four-Star Alchemist, the Alchemy Elder of Xuntian Sect!"

Lin Zhengshang had a wide circle of friends and was acquainted with all the various powers in Leiling Province.

Alchemists were already revered by people, let alone a Four-Star Alchemist.

Even the State Governor would show him some respect.

"So it is Pill Master Gu Dan."

Lin Feng smiled faintly, neither servile nor overbearing.

This composure made Gu Dan's heart jolt.

He grew increasingly convinced that the Lin Family was very likely an ancient hidden clan.

Otherwise, upon hearing his name, they would have fawningly attached themselves to him long ago.

"May I ask what brings Pill Master Gu Dan here?"

Lin Feng had just dealt with Zhou Tong, and his entire body was brimming with killing intent.

Shen Ao frowned upon seeing this, somewhat displeased.

"Lin Clan Leader, perhaps you should go bathe and change first before coming to see Pill Master Gu Dan. We can wait for you." Shen Ao said, covering his nose.

So many people had died right before the Lin Family's gates, the stench of blood assailing the nose—yet Lin Feng just let them stand here?

"No need for such trouble. Whatever it is, just say it here!"

Lin Feng couldn't be bothered to deal with Shen Ao. Whether Pill Master Gu Dan came as friend or foe was still unknown; he didn't want to waste time.

Seeing this, Pill Master Gu Dan regarded Lin Feng even more highly.

Unfettered by trivialities—the temperament of one who does great things.

Since the other party had already asked, Pill Master Gu Dan did not hesitate.

He immediately pointed at Lin Yan and said, "Lin Clan Leader, this old man has come for this boy."

"Lin Yan?"

The Lin Family members were startled and all looked at Lin Yan together.

The scouts of the various clans watching were also greatly puzzled. What did the Alchemy Elder of Xuntian Sect mean by coming to the Lin Family to find someone?

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes; he had already guessed as much in his heart.

With Gu Dan's status, his coming to find Lin Yan could only mean he had taken a fancy to Lin Yan's Pill Refining talent.

"Clan Leader, this is a good thing!"

Lin Zhengshang was overjoyed. Although Lin Yan possessed Alchemist talent, to go further he would need to spend an enormous amount of spiritual herbs to cultivate him.

For the Lin Family to bear this expenditure would likely be extremely difficult.

But if Lin Yan were allowed to leave with Pill Master Gu Dan, his future would be boundless.

The Lin Family also wouldn't have to shoulder the enormous consumption of spiritual herbs.

Only... did Lin Feng lack that small amount of spiritual herbs?

"Lin Yan!"

Lin Feng called out, and Lin Yan quickly stepped forward.

Lin Yan cupped his fists in a salute, his eyes full of adoration.

"Your fortune is no small matter. Just as your Alchemist talent was detected, someone has come looking for you." Lin Feng said with a smile.

Then he looked at Pill Master Gu Dan again: "Master, just say whatever business you have!"

Pill Master Gu Dan narrowed his eyes, and his heart gave a jolt.

The last time he saw Lin Yan, his dantian had been shattered and he was unable to cultivate.

But now Lin Yan had not only repaired his dantian, he even possessed Cultivation at the first level of Foundation Building.

At this moment, Pill Master Gu Dan's pupils contracted sharply, and he said inwardly, "Even Xuntian Sect has no means to repair a dantian. I went through untold hardships to beg my sect for it, and only barely obtained half a Pill to repair the dantian—and it might not even fully repair it..."

"The Lin Family can actually directly repair Lin Yan's dantian?"

A thousand waves surged in Pill Master Gu Dan's heart. A moment ago he had only suspected the Lin Family was an ancient hidden clan; now he could almost be certain.

"Lin Clan Leader, Pill Master Gu Dan has come to take a disciple." Shen Ao said with a smile.

Lin Feng nodded slightly. This was indeed an opportunity. If he didn't help Lin Yan, Lin Yan still had his own destiny and would eventually encounter Pill Master Gu Dan to help repair his dantian.

Therefore, Lin Feng left the decision to Lin Yan.

"Lin Yan, are you willing to become Pill Master Gu Dan's Tudi and follow him to learn Pill Refining?" Lin Feng asked solemnly.

Although he was unwilling, he could not obstruct Lin Yan's personal will.

"I'm not willing." Lin Yan said immediately.

"What?"

Shen Ao's face stiffened. Had everyone in the Lin Family lost their minds?

Refusing to swear fealty to the State Governor of Leiling Province earlier was one thing.

Now that it's something with all benefits and no harm, the Lin Family would refuse too?

Lin Feng revealed a smile. The child can be taught.

It wasn't in vain that he spent a thousand Qi Luck Value to repair his dantian.

"Pill Master Gu Dan, you heard it too. Since Lin Yan is unwilling, I can't force him." Lin Feng said with a smile.

At this moment, Shen Ao's face darkened. He frowned and said displeasedly: "Lin Clan Leader, even if he's unwilling, you should still send him to Pill Master Gu Dan."

"To become a disciple under Pill Master Gu Dan—that's a blessing others couldn't beg for."

"He doesn't understand, but surely you do?"

Facing Shen Ao's questioning, Lin Feng was very annoyed.

What business is it of his here?

Shen Ao, a mere City Lord, dares to pressure them like this?

"Shut up!"

Before Lin Feng could open his mouth to retort, Pill Master Gu Dan immediately roared.

He stared coldly at Shen Ao. Those deep eyes beneath the Bronze Mask looked especially furious.

"Pill Master Gu Dan… you…"

Shen Ao was completely baffled. Wasn't he helping Pill Master Gu Dan claim someone?

Why was Pill Master Gu Dan still angry?

"What virtue or ability do I have to take a Lin Family Tudi as my disciple?"

"It'd be more like me becoming his disciple!"

Pill Master Gu Dan flung his sleeve, his words stunning everyone.

"Did I hear wrong?"

"Pill Master Gu Dan wants to become Lin Yan's disciple? Has the world gone mad?"

The crowd buzzed with discussion. Shen Ao was even more incredulous. He nervously swallowed a mouthful of saliva—this wasn't what he'd said earlier!

"Lin Clan Leader, I am truly sorry." Pill Master Gu Dan hurried over, watching Lin Feng cautiously as he spoke.

"It was my wishful thinking. Lin Yan is such a Heavenly Pride, and with your Lin Family's full support, his future achievements will surely surpass mine."

"How could I possibly be worthy of being his Master? I am truly ashamed!"

Pill Master Gu Dan's words once again made the crowd's jaws drop.

Compared to Xuntian Sect, the Lin Family is like clouds versus mud.

Why did Pill Master Gu Dan speak as if the Lin Family were more formidable than Xuntian Sect?

Shen Ao was nearly questioning his entire life.

At this moment, he suddenly recalled that Pill Master Gu Dan had said earlier that the Lin Family was very likely a hidden ancient clan.

Thinking of this, Shen Ao shuddered all over, cold sweat streaming down.

Didn't Pill Master Gu Dan's reaction just confirm what he'd said earlier?

"Lin Clan Leader, my tone was a bit harsh just now. I apologize to you. It was I who failed to recognize a mountain before my eyes!"

Shen Ao looked at Lin Feng in terror, his heart extremely nervous.

Faced with a behemoth like a hidden ancient clan, what was he, a mere City Lord?

Even if the State Governor of Leiling Province came, he'd have to be polite and courteous.

But all of this left the people of the Lin Family completely baffled.

Lin Feng was even more at a loss.

"Clan Leader, what are they doing…" Lin Zhengshang asked with a strange expression.

"Who knows? Anyway, it's not a bad thing!"

Lin Feng shrugged. The corner of his mouth curved up, and he faintly sensed that the Lin Family had been pushed to the forefront of the storm.