Chapter 13

Lin Xuan looked at Lin Yan seriously and said, “If you ever have any issues in the future, just come to me. If I can solve them, I will definitely do my utmost to help you.”

Lin Yan watched as Lin Xuan accepted the jade slip, finally feeling relieved. Lin Xuan’s last statement brought a smile to his face.

This cousin… is worth getting close to!

“Well, I still have other matters, so I won’t disturb you any longer, cousin,” Lin Yan said as he cupped his hands in respect.

He needed to return to his training; his kind teacher had promised him that once he reached the Condensation Stage, he would teach him how to refine pills!

Refining pills… he had to become a glorious alchemist before his cousin Lin Xuan!

Lin Xuan watched Lin Yan’s retreating figure, then glanced at the jade slip in his hand and smiled faintly.

The secret methods of the soul wouldn’t be hidden within the jade stone.

His cousin’s lie was too easy to see through.

Based on Lin Xuan’s judgment, the jade stone only contained a martial skill, a skill above the Xuan rank, but it was impossible for it to be of the Earth rank’s best quality.

“Was it his grandfather who acted?”

Lin Xuan’s gaze flickered. This secret method must have been provided by Lin Yan’s grandfather, who was likely a master alchemist given the Earth rank’s premium soul secret method.

The Soul Cultivation Method could only be used by alchemists!

At this moment, Lin Xuan was also certain about the template of his cousin: the grandfather template.

…….

On the way back

Lin Yan felt very frustrated.

At this moment, a venerable voice echoed in his mind, expressing some surprise: “I never expected that I would have a day of misjudgment.”

“Xiao Yanzi, your actions today were very correct. Your cousin Lin Xuan is not an ordinary person; his future achievements won’t be low.”

Lin Yan was startled; he hesitated slightly in his steps and asked curiously, “Teacher, have you discovered something again?”

The elderly voice clicked its tongue a couple of times and sighed, “I didn’t expect a spirit body would actually appear in the Lin family, and a top-tier spirit body at that.”

“Didn’t I say that Lin Xuan would definitely become a top figure in the Dayan Dynasty and that he has a certain chance to reach the Soul Palace Realm?”

Lin Yan nodded. The Soul Palace Realm was already a legend in the Dayan Dynasty, but in the entire Xuantian Continent, the Soul Palace Realm was not considered anything extraordinary, especially with other realms like the Saint Realm and Ascendant Realm.

Achieving the Saint Realm and Ascendant Realm in the future wasn’t a dream!

“Teacher, what is a spirit body?”

Lin Yan still felt confused. He thought he had heard someone mention it before, but for him, it was no different from a legend. Now that he had a sort of encyclopedia in the form of his teacher, he had to seize the opportunity to learn about the outside world.

“A spirit body is a special physique favored by heaven. Their cultivation speed is faster than others, and their cultivation quality is higher than those at the same level. They excel in martial skills and breakthroughs compared to ordinary people.”

“In dynasties like yours, a spirit body genius might not appear for a thousand years!”

The elderly voice educated Lin Yan while also taking a moment to boast.

For these things, Lin Yan was not surprised; he chose to selectively ignore them.

“Just now, I sensed a special fluctuation of vitality in your cousin’s courtyard, which is why I concluded he possesses a special spirit body. For such a young one to understand how to hide his strengths means that if he doesn’t fall, he will definitely reach the Soul Palace Realm and see the outside world.”

“In less than a hundred years, the entire Dayan Dynasty will definitely be ruled by your Lin family. If he has the fortune to join a major sect, he might even advance further. However, reaching the Saint Realm and Ascendant Realm will be quite impossible.”

“Yet he could still become a figure who controls the life and death of the Dayan Dynasty in a snap.”

The elderly voice spoke slowly, igniting excitement in Lin Yan. If the Lin family became the first family in the Dayan Dynasty, wouldn’t he then be the young patriarch of the first family?

Hehe, this would be much easier than cultivating a low-tier yellow rank “divine skill” to become a strong person!

“So, Xiao Yanzi, your actions today were very good. Build a good relationship with your cousin; perhaps he can help you at a critical moment in the future.”

The elderly voice sounded again, and it was clear that his view of Lin Xuan had changed slightly, from disdain to a bit of respect.

This respect was for Lin Xuan’s understanding of how to hide his strength.

As someone who once stood at the pinnacle of this world, what kind of spirit body, royal body, or special bloodline had he not seen?

He had even encountered many unparalleled prodigies with saintly bodies and divine bodies.

Although Lin Xuan possessed a special spirit body and might be a rare sight in this remote place, a spirit body wasn’t worth mentioning in the entirety of the Xuantian Continent.

“Build a good relationship, huh?”

Lin Yan nodded. This was his cousin, with whom he shared blood relations. Most importantly, during the five years when his cultivation was lost, Lin Xuan didn’t mock him along with the other family members.

That was enough for him to remember!

“Teacher, I understand!”

…….

After watching Lin Yan leave the courtyard, Lin Xuan also left the Lin family and headed to the largest auction house in Tai’an City, the Wanbao Auction House.

The Wanbao Auction House belonged to the Wanbao Chamber of Commerce, which was the largest commercial entity in the Dayan Dynasty. Its founder was a top-tier expert, King Wanbao, and even the royal family of Dayan had to show him respect. It was the wealthiest force in the Dayan Dynasty.

This was also Lin Xuan’s destination.

After leaving the Lin family, Lin Xuan found a corner and changed into a white cloak, covering his appearance and figure entirely.

He didn’t want to expose his true identity yet; the implications of being a third-tier alchemist were too great, not to mention that he had reached this level at only sixteen years old.

If he were to reveal this, it would likely bring more harm than good. He was only invincible in Tai’an City; he hadn’t reached that status in the entire Dayan Dynasty, not to mention there were greater experts beyond this world.

After arming himself simply, Lin Xuan approached the entrance of the auction house, ignoring the strange looks from those around him as he directly walked towards the appraisal room of the auction house.

Every item submitted for auction had to be appraised by the appraisers of Wanbao Auction House before it could be revealed. After all, credibility was paramount in the auction business; a single counterfeit product could ruin the reputation of a huge force that had been operating for hundreds of years.

Pushing open the door to the appraisal room, he saw a middle-aged man sitting inside. Upon seeing Lin Xuan enter, his brows furrowed slightly.

“I’m here to auction an item,” Lin Xuan said calmly. His voice revealed no emotion, but it caused the middle-aged man’s expression to change, and he immediately began to flatter Lin Xuan, “May I ask what item you wish to auction, my lord?”

Lin Xuan had just used a bit of true energy when speaking, and the middle-aged man clearly understood what that meant!

This mysterious man in white was a master!