Chapter 12

“Teacher, do you think Lin Xuan will become an alchemist?” Lin Yan asked, somewhat confused.

The old voice in Lin Yan’s mind replied firmly, “Absolutely not. If alchemy were that simple, it wouldn’t be considered one of the most prestigious professions.”

“But don’t worry, Xiao Yan. Once you break through to the Condensing Qi stage, I will teach you how to refine pills. Your future achievements will be limitless!”

“You will definitely become a third-tier alchemist before the age of twenty!”

Hearing this, Lin Yan’s delicate face lit up with excitement. Chu Yang from the Chu family became a first-tier alchemist at the age of twenty-five, making him the greatest alchemical genius in Tai’an City for hundreds of years.

And what about him?

Becoming a third-tier alchemist within four years? If this news got out, it would probably scare a lot of people.

“Lin Xuan, oh Lin Xuan, I may not be able to match your speed in cultivation, but in alchemy, you made a wrong decision!”

“This time, I will definitely surpass you!”

Lin Yan vowed secretly in his heart.

Little did Lin Yan and his grandfather realize in their dreams that Lin Xuan had already become a third-tier alchemist, and within three days, he had also broken through two levels of cultivation.

What would they think if they found out about this?

…….

The next day, the morning sunlight streamed into the room, and Lin Xuan slowly got up from his bed. He had important things to do today!

He still had three True Origin Pills left. Lin Xuan planned to keep one for his grandfather to use and take the other two to auction.

As for why just one instead of two, the main reason was that, as the elder of the Lin family, his grandfather had already taken the True Origin Pill and could only take one more. Taking more wouldn’t make any sense.

“Eh?”

When Lin Xuan walked outside, he noticed a handsome figure pacing back and forth in the yard.

That figure was Lin Yan.

Lin Xuan looked at Lin Yan with some confusion; he didn’t have much interaction with Lin Yan and didn’t understand why Lin Yan had come to find him.

“Lin Xuan, big brother!”

Before Lin Xuan could figure it out, Lin Yan, who had been waiting, glanced over after receiving a hint from his master. A hint of joy appeared on his face as he walked over mysteriously and said, “Big brother Lin Xuan, you’re finally awake! This is a big deal, let’s talk inside!”

Lin Xuan was somewhat baffled, but out of politeness, he closed the door as Lin Yan requested.

“Lin Yan, do you have something to discuss?”

Lin Xuan’s first thought was that Lin Yan had come to borrow money. However, after a moment of consideration, he realized that their relationship wasn’t that close, and Lin Yan’s personality wouldn’t lead him to do that.

As the young clan leader of the Lin family, even though he was mocked as a waste by his clansmen, he wouldn’t use his status to take revenge. Such a person could be considered someone who adhered to the rules.

In a way, Lin Xuan and Lin Yan could be seen as similar types of people.

Lin Yan chuckled, “Big brother Lin Xuan, do you remember the jade stone from that day?”

After thinking for a moment, Lin Xuan nodded.

“Big brother Lin Xuan, do you know what was in that jade stone?” Lin Yan said excitedly, suddenly feeling a bit mischievous. He wanted to see his aloof big brother Lin Xuan show a look of shock or disbelief!

That thought alone was quite amusing!

Lin Xuan was unaware of Lin Yan’s inner thoughts and shook his head, “I don’t know.”

Seeing this, Lin Yan became even more excited. He could already predict the various shocked reactions from his big brother Lin Xuan!

“Hehe, big brother Lin Xuan, that mysterious jade stone contained a top-tier Earth-level secret method!”

Lin Yan stared intently at Lin Xuan’s cool face, trying to catch a glimpse of his brother’s astonished expression before he took out the top-tier Earth-level technique and tossed it to his cousin.

“Hehehe, this is too perfect!”

Just thinking about it made Lin Yan feel a great sense of satisfaction.

However, the outcome disappointed Lin Yan.

Lin Xuan simply smiled lightly and said, “Your luck is quite good, little brother. With a top-tier Earth-level technique, your cultivation will surely improve by leaps and bounds. The Lin family gains another genius!”

“Congratulations, little brother!”

Lin Xuan glanced at Lin Yan’s cultivation level. He had broken through from the second to the fourth level in just three days. At this rate, he was nearly catching up with Lin Xuan.

That was commendable.

Looking at Lin Xuan’s genuinely unconcerned demeanor, Lin Yan was now the one who appeared stunned. He fell into deep self-doubt and asked incredulously, “Big brother Lin Xuan, you’re not moved by a top-tier Earth-level technique?”

Top-tier Earth-level techniques weren’t the same as top-tier Yellow-level techniques!

If a top-tier Earth-level technique were to appear, Lin Yan had no doubt that ninety-nine percent of people in Tai’an City would turn against each other for it, even close relatives would resort to cruelty.

He trusted his big brother’s character, so he took the risk to snatch a top-tier Earth-level technique, especially a soul secret method, from his teacher.

He originally thought he would see another side of Lin Xuan, but now he realized he had miscalculated!

Thank you for the invitation; what do I do if my act fails?

I’m anxious and waiting online!

Lin Xuan and Lin Yan stared at each other, and the atmosphere became awkward.

“Is it that I appeared too indifferent?” Lin Xuan wondered to himself. He then opened his mouth wide, feigning a “disbelieving” expression: “What? Lin Yan, little brother, you actually obtained a top-tier Earth-level technique? The strongest technique of the Da Yan royal family is only mid-tier Earth-level!”

“In the future, little brother Lin Yan, you will surely become a prominent figure in the Xuan Tian Continent. Uncle Lin Zhan will surely be very pleased if he knows.”

Lin Yan looked at his big brother’s exaggerated display and felt a twitch in his skin. He couldn’t help but mentally ridicule, “Big brother Lin Xuan, your performance deserves a negative score!”

Lin Yan felt like he had failed.

He took out a jade slip from his pocket and handed it to Lin Xuan.

The jade slip was brand new, bought just yesterday.

“Big brother Lin Xuan, this is the technique recorded in the jade stone; it’s a soul secret method.”

“If it weren’t for your intervention that day, perhaps this secret method would not have fallen into my hands.”

“However, the jade stone is only a one-time use; I can only copy the secret method down.”

“This jade slip is a gift for you, big brother Lin Xuan, but I hope you can keep this a secret. If the news about the top-tier Earth-level technique gets out, our Lin family currently cannot bear it.”

“Please, big brother Lin Xuan, don’t decline.”

Lin Xuan looked at Lin Yan and, after hesitating for a moment, accepted the jade slip.

Right now, he truly lacked such soul secret methods. The soul secret method Lin Yan presented was like a timely rain!