Chapter 6

In no time, Lin Xuan had tidied everything up.

He pushed the door open, and a beautiful young girl appeared before him.

Today, Lin Yanran was wearing a light cyan dress, paired with leg sleeves from the Treasure Pavilion. The lace-embroidered edges added a touch of allure to her otherwise pure demeanor. Between the hem of her skirt and the leg sleeves, a glimpse of fair, smooth skin was visible, revealing her slender and elegant legs.

Even Lin Xuan couldn’t help but steal a few more glances.

No matter how hard he tried to maintain his cold demeanor, his innate appreciation for beauty was hard to conceal.

“Looks like Brother Lin Xuan really likes Yan’er’s outfit—just like the stories said!”

Though Lin Xuan’s admiration only flickered for a moment, Lin Yanran caught it. A sense of pride welled up within her. She had read through every romance novel in Tai’an City just to prepare for today!

“Brother Lin Xuan, you haven’t forgotten your promise to Yan’er, have you?”

Lin Yanran smiled playfully, her eyes curving into crescent moons. The vibrant energy of youth, accompanied by a faint fragrance, warmed Lin Xuan’s heart.

He smiled and said, “Of course not. I promised you, and I intend to keep it. I also need to buy some beast cores and spiritual herbs today.”

“Beast cores and herbs?” Lin Yanran looked surprised. “Brother Lin Xuan, are you planning to try alchemy?”

Lin Xuan nodded, not hiding his intentions. As the top talent of the Lin family, why shouldn’t he dabble in alchemy?

If someone ordinary suddenly became a genius, others might suspect them of harboring secrets. But if you were a genius to begin with, a few quirks wouldn’t raise any eyebrows. After all, isn’t it normal for geniuses to have secrets?

Moreover, with his cultivation at the fifth stage of the True Essence Realm and the power of his Ice-Fire Spirit Body, Lin Xuan could even defeat a Sea of Qi Realm expert if he went all out. With the sacred-grade sword technique *Zhan Gui Shen* at his disposal, he was now arguably the strongest in Tai’an City.

So, he didn’t feel the need to hide anything from Lin Yanran—though he doubted he could hide it from her, even if he tried.

Today, Lin Yanran noticed a subtle but distinct change in Lin Xuan.

It was… confidence—an unshakable confidence.

“This is good. Brother Lin Xuan is even more attractive now,” she thought happily.

Clinging to his arm affectionately, she smiled sweetly. Deep down, she believed that her Brother Lin Xuan would one day become the most outstanding person on the continent.

The two strolled out of the Lin family estate arm-in-arm. Along the way, they encountered several family members, who couldn’t help but react with surprise at the sight of them being so close.

Lin Yanran wasn’t just any girl—she was the brightest jewel in the Lin family and all of Tai’an City, admired by many. Her beauty and talent were unparalleled, making her the second-best young talent in the city, with boundless potential.

If it were anyone else walking this closely with her, rumors would have spread like wildfire. Jealous rivals would have fought over her, and conflict might even escalate to life-and-death duels.

However, if that person was Lin Xuan, the other young elites could only quietly accept it. Even before his breakthrough, Lin Xuan was already far beyond their reach. Many young noblewomen who secretly admired Lin Xuan would, unfortunately, have to give up their hopes now.

“I can already tell today won’t be a peaceful day in Tai’an City.”

“Indeed. The taverns will surely be packed with heartbroken young nobles.”

“Lin Xuan and Lin Yanran really are a perfect match! I can’t believe they’re finally together!”

The passersby’s lively chatter brought a satisfied smile to Lin Yanran’s face. Today, she wanted to make sure all those hopeful girls in the city gave up their dreams once and for all.

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Though Tai’an City wasn’t one of the Yan Dynasty’s largest cities, it was still bustling with people and activity, worthy of being called a second-tier city.

Lin Xuan, despite having lived in Tai’an City for sixteen years, hadn’t left the Lin family estate many times. Most assumed he was cold and aloof, preferring to avoid noisy places.

In reality, he had simply been cautious, fearing that other families might take advantage of him. After all, life is precious, and he hadn’t been willing to take risks.

But now, with his newfound strength, he finally had the power to protect himself—at least in Tai’an City.

Lin Yanran excitedly dragged Lin Xuan to a food street, her eyes sparkling at the sight of the various delicacies. Although she usually carried a calm demeanor, she couldn’t resist the temptation of the street food and eagerly sampled every stall with Lin Xuan.

As they ate, they even had to circulate their internal energy to digest the food faster so they could keep going.

The street food of this world was far better than anything Lin Xuan had experienced in his previous life. Infused with spiritual energy, the flavors of both beast meat and fruits were unmatched.

The Lin family’s meals, though rich in vitality, often sacrificed flavor for nutrition. Such snacks were rarely available at home, as the adults believed that too much indulgence in “junk food” could harm their children’s cultivation potential. Without reaching the Qi Condensation stage, they couldn’t purge impurities through energy circulation.

After a satisfying meal, Lin Xuan and Lin Yanran officially began their day of exploring the city. Although they weren’t cultivating immortality, it was still important to enjoy life now and then—especially since Lin Xuan had promised to accompany Yanran all day.

Clinging to his arm, Yanran seemed nothing like the cold and distant girl people knew. Instead, she resembled a sweet, playful younger sister, walking alongside Lin Xuan and drawing the attention of countless onlookers.

“Which noble family’s young master and lady are these?”

“Don’t be silly! How could you not recognize Young Master Lin Xuan and Miss Lin Yanran? They’re the brightest talents Tai’an City has seen in a thousand years!”

“They’re those two prodigies from the Lin family? Amazing!”

Listening to the murmurs around him, Lin Xuan couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless. He had expected their outing to attract attention, but the commotion was far greater than he had imagined.

Still, he wasn’t too concerned about the gossip.

After Yanran started to feel a bit tired, Lin Xuan led her to a nearby herbal shop to purchase some ordinary herbs for his alchemy practice. However, ordinary herbs alone weren’t enough—he would also need beast cores and rare spiritual materials to refine the pills he had in mind.

After all… Lin Xuan wasn’t planning to settle for basic first-grade pills!