Chapter 33

Lin Xuan heard the discussions of the people in the courtyard, and his cold eyes narrowed slightly. He did not conceal himself and gently pushed the door open to enter.

Seeing many elders and the family head of the Lin family seated in the hall, Lin Xuan remained calm and unchanged, slightly bowing towards his grandfather and the various elders of the Lin family. His voice was clear as he said, “Lin Xuan greets Grandpa, and pays respects to the family head and all the elders.”

Upon seeing that the newcomer was Lin Xuan, the members of the Lin family put down their guard.

The elder Lin Baye looked at his grandson with pride and satisfaction in his eyes. This grandson was his pride and also the pride of the Lin family!

“Lin Xuan, my nephew, there’s no need for excessive courtesy. Please rise.”

Lin Zhan, the family head of the Lin family, also nodded with a smile. Lin Xuan’s calm demeanor and exceptionally handsome appearance easily made a favorable impression on others.

“Just as Chu family has Chu Yang, our Lin family also has Lin Xuan!”

The second elder of the Lin family smiled broadly, his face glowing. At sixteen, Lin Xuan was suspected to be at the True Yuan Realm. This was truly astonishing. Even if he had not reached the True Yuan Realm, his cultivation at the Seventh Level of Qi Gathering would still make him one of the most talented youths in the Great Yan Dynasty.

He believed that once Lin Xuan grew up, he would undoubtedly lead the Lin family to new heights.

For these elders, who had devoted their lives to the Lin family, there might be frictions among them, but when faced with the prosperity of the family, no one dared to be negligent.

The other elders also looked kindly at Lin Xuan, their previous tense expressions completely vanished.

“Did you come today because of something? If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to tell us. I believe we old fellows can still help a bit,” Lin Baye said with a smile. His grandson had always been very mature since childhood and had never caused anyone worry.

Now that he had come to find him, Lin Baye thought that perhaps Lin Xuan had encountered some trouble.

However, if that were the case, he wouldn’t be unhappy; on the contrary, he would be very pleased, as it would give their old fellows a sense of purpose.

Lin Xuan shook his head. He looked at the rare solemnity on the faces of the many elders of the Lin family and said, “Grandpa, Uncle Lin Zhan, has the Lin family encountered any troubles?”

Hearing Lin Xuan’s question, the elders exchanged glances, and finally, it was Lin Baye who spoke up, “We have encountered some issues, but it’s nothing serious. We old fellows will resolve it soon.”

Unfortunately, Lin Xuan had overheard their previous conversations, and how could he believe his grandfather’s words? He knew that his grandfather did not want him to get involved, but he was also a part of the Lin family. Previously, he had to conceal certain things due to his insufficient cultivation, but now that he had broken through to the Qi Sea Realm, even if the Great Yan Dynasty wanted to target him, they would have to consider whether they could withstand the retaliation from such a young Qi Sea Realm expert and a Fourth Grade Alchemist.

Lin Xuan shook his head and said, “Grandpa, I am also part of the Lin family. If the family is in trouble, how can I pretend not to see it?”

“A while ago, I had some luck and obtained some formulas that should be able to help our Lin family through this crisis.”

After saying this, under the astonished gazes of the many elders, Lin Xuan took out several jade slips and handed them to Lin Baye. These were some alchemy formulas he had carved out during his spare time, and they were the most suitable for the current situation of the Lin family.

As Lin Baye took the formulas from Lin Xuan, his eyes gradually filled with shock, and he excitedly stammered, “Xuan’er… this… this…”

The other elders of the Lin family looked at Lin Baye’s reaction with curiosity.

“Elder Baye, what has this boy given you that makes you so surprised?”

The second elder of the Lin family moved closer, unceremoniously taking one of the jade slips to take a look.

As soon as he glanced at it, he stood up in excitement.

“This… this… where did you get this, kid?”

“It’s a Second Grade Qi Gathering Pill formula!”

The second elder exclaimed excitedly, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the hall. Everyone turned to look at the jade slip in the second elder’s hand, and the fifth elder even rushed over to snatch the slip from the second elder’s hand, carefully cradling it.

“It’s indeed a formula for the Second Grade Qi Gathering Pill! It’s truly a formula for the Second Grade Qi Gathering Pill!”

The fifth elder was so excited that his frail body trembled. He had been stuck at the peak of a First Grade Alchemist for several decades, thinking that he had reached the end of his path. Now, a Second Grade formula lay before him, giving him hope for further advancement!

The value of a Second Grade formula was even more precious than a Profound Rank cultivation method. Real alchemists placed great importance on formulas, and only large organizations like the Alchemist Guild would publish some basic formulas. Acquiring other formulas often required a great cost.

For example, the formula for the Second Grade Qi Gathering Pill, if it were to be revealed, could easily auction for around one million low-grade elemental stones or even more, and it would be priceless and rare.

A single formula was enough to serve as the foundation for a force’s survival. Just like the Alchemist family in the royal capital, which thrived for a thousand years based on a Fifth Grade formula, the Bai Yu Chi Yang Dan, even warriors at the Divine Ability Realm scrambled to obtain one, willingly becoming their lackeys.

If the Lin family had the Qi Gathering Pill formula and could refine it, the substantial profits from the Qi Gathering Pill would undoubtedly expand the family’s size many times over.

With profits, there would be resources. With the Qi Gathering Pill formula, in less than a decade, the Lin family would dominate Tai An City… No, it wouldn’t be limited to Tai An City!

“The formula for the Qi Gathering Pill, it really is the formula for the Qi Gathering Pill!”

Lin Zhan and the other elders gathered around, all extremely excited.

“Not only is there a formula for the Qi Gathering Pill, but also for the Gathering Qi Pill, Body Refining Pill, Second Grade Breaking Pill, and even an Alchemist’s notebook!”

“Xuan’er, where did you get these things?”

Lin Baye, after counting the jade slips Lin Xuan had handed over, asked incredulously.

This was truly shocking; the combined value of so many items would be enough to sell the Lin family.

Lin Xuan thought for a moment and revealed a serious expression: “Grandpa, this is a long story.”

“A while ago, I met an old man on the road. He claimed to be an alchemist and said I had talent for alchemy. He wanted to take me as his disciple, and these items were left to me by that alchemist master.”

Using an old grandpa as an excuse for trouble, this reasoning couldn’t possibly go wrong. At least the many elders of the Lin family believed it.