Chapter 253: Why Have You Come?

"Fourth Brother!" Zhang Chulan's eyes lit up, "Why have you come?"

"What, can't I come to see the future pillar of our Company?" Xu Si laughed, "Let's go, I'll take you to relax."

Before long, the two arrived at a high-end foot reflexology club. In a VIP private room, Zhang Chulan enjoyed a massage while listening to Xu Si recount the recent situation.

"Lin Daozhang going to the Tang Sect this time has made quite a few people unable to sit still," Xu Si said with narrowed eyes, "Especially since his previous refusal of our Company caused such a stir; now that he's suddenly giving the Tang Sect so much face, there must be something behind this."

Zhang Chulan was thoughtful: "Fourth Brother, what does the Company plan to do?"

"As for that..." Xu Si revealed a meaningful smile, "Let's talk about your affairs first. Returning this time, your benefits will certainly be improved. How much exactly depends on your performance."

Just as he was speaking, Xu Si's phone suddenly rang. Seeing that the caller ID was Zhao Fangxu, his expression immediately turned serious.

"Zhao Dong." He answered the phone, listened carefully for a moment, and his gaze became increasingly profound, "Understood, I will arrange it right away."

Hanging up the phone, Xu Si looked at Zhang Chulan: "Lao Zhang, there's a mission. Zhao Dong wants to know the reason why Lin Daozhang suddenly agreed to go to the Tang Sect. Are you interested in this?"

"Of course!" Zhang Chulan agreed almost without thinking. Being able to have close contact with a figure like Lin Xuan is an opportunity that is hard to come by.

Meanwhile, in a guest room at Baiyun Guan, Feng Shayan was calling her father, Feng Zhenghao. The moonlight outside the window spilled onto her exquisite face, adding a mysterious quality to her.

"Dad, Lin Daozhang has agreed to go to the Tang Sect." Her voice carried undisguised excitement, "And he seems very interested in the Tang Sect's alchemy."

The other end of the phone was silent for a moment before Feng Zhenghao's voice came through: "The Tang Sect has really gone all out this time. But then again, someone who can refine that level of Pill is indeed worth them attaching such importance to. Did you find out any news?"

"There is an important discovery." Feng Shayan lowered her voice, "Lin Daozhang seems interested in some of the Tang Sect's ancient inheritances, especially those regarding the roots of alchemy."

"The roots of alchemy?" Feng Zhenghao's voice rose significantly, "Interesting... By the way, how is your cultivation lately? Has Lin Daozhang given you any pointers?"

Mentioning this, Feng Shayan's tone became even lighter: "Great progress! My spatial ability used to be unstable, but after Lin Daozhang's guidance, I can now fully master it. And the range has expanded quite a bit; I can now easily transfer everything in a room away."

"What?!" Feng Zhenghao's voice carried shock, "Such great progress? Just from a few words of his guidance?"

"It wasn't just a few words of guidance," Feng Shayan explained, "Lin Daozhang has a deep understanding of the laws of space. He said that space is not a void existence, but has its own specific laws. As long as you find these laws, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort."

Hearing this, a stormy sea surged in Feng Zhenghao's heart. He knew his daughter's talent too well; to have such great progress in a short time showed that Lin Xuan's insights were truly unique. A bold thought flashed through his mind: if Lin Xuan could also guide him, could it allow his cultivation, which had been stagnant for many years, to break through again?

"Xiao Yan," his voice became exceptionally solemn, "You must follow him when you go to the Tang Sect this time. And..." he paused, "pay special attention to every word and action of Lin Daozhang."

"Dad, you wouldn't be..."

"Don't ask so much." Feng Zhenghao interrupted her, "You just need to remember that this opportunity is very important. It is very important for our World Association."

At the Na Du Tong Company's president's office, Zhao Fangxu stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the distant, looming Baiyun Guan. In the night, that ancient Daoist temple seemed to be shrouded in a mysterious veil.

"Why?" he whispered to himself, "Clearly disdainful of the conditions we offered, why is he so interested in the Tang Sect?" An uneasy thought suddenly flashed by: could it be that Lin Xuan has already seen something?

Thinking of this, he immediately called Xu Si again and gave detailed instructions on some matters. Although sending people to follow and monitor was not very honorable, for the sake of the Company's interests, he could not care about that much anymore.

In the dead of night, all parties were preparing for the upcoming trip to the Tang Sect. Some were expectant, some were worried, and some were restless. But everyone realized one thing: this trip to the Tang Sect would by no means be a simple visit.

In the back mountain of Baiyun Guan, Lin Xuan was still meditating. Under the bright moonlight, his figure appeared exceptionally cold. Xiao Qing and Xiao Bai stood guard to the side, both feeling somewhat uneasy in their hearts.

"Benefactor," Xiao Qing couldn't help but speak, "Are you really going to the Tang Sect?"

"Of course." Lin Xuan opened his eyes, a faint smile appearing at the corners of his mouth, "If I don't go, how could this game be interesting?"

"Benefactor," Xiao Qing said while neatly folding several Daoist Robes, unable to hide the smile in her eyes, "I can't wait to see the good show that follows. Those people, in their self-righteous calculations, probably never dreamed that they were the ones being played as chess pieces."

Xiao Bai placed an ancient jade box into a bag and softly agreed: "That's right, especially Tang Miaoxing's side; they are probably racking their brains preparing something. They brought out the Nine Dragons Awakening the World Map, thinking it is some remarkable sincerity, not knowing..." A trace of mockery flashed in her eyes.

"Alright." Lin Xuan gently raised his hand, stopping the two women's speculations. His voice remained calm, but a deep light flashed in his eyes, "The play must be performed step by step; every detail must be just right to achieve the best effect."

Just then, hurried footsteps came from outside. Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing appeared at the door almost simultaneously, both with undisguised worry on their faces.

"Lin Daozhang," Zhuge Qing hesitated for a moment before speaking his inner concerns, "The Tang Sect has always been known for being cunning. This time they invited you so solemnly, I fear they have other motives behind it. I heard they have been secretly gathering many experts recently, I fear..."

"You are overthinking it." Wang Ye interrupted him, his tone carrying a bit of certainty, "No matter how the Tang Sect calculates, they wouldn't dare to do anything against Lin Daozhang. If they really dare to play any tricks, I would like to see how many heads they have to be chopped off."

These words were spoken with great spirit, but Wang Ye's eyes glanced at Lin Xuan from time to time, as if seeking some confirmation. After experiencing several major events, he knew too well how unfathomable Lin Xuan's strength was. But the Tang Sect was, after all, a major sect with a thousand-year heritage; no one could say for sure if they had any hidden cards.