Chapter 48

The cultivation technique had reached the Holy Stage, transcending the ordinary. It was on par with the Heavenly Stage techniques, and every cultivation technique, when perfected, would give rise to a unique personal divine ability. With the enhancement of this divine ability, one’s combat power would soar to terrifying heights.

A trace of joy flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes. He could feel the vast energy contained within him. As he clenched his fists, the god-like figure behind him also tightened its fists, and at that moment, the air seemed to come to a standstill.

Lin Xuan used a bit of true energy and gently waved his hand forward.

“Boom!”

Accompanied by a deafening roar, the ground of the Lin family suddenly trembled.

The ground within a radius of several dozen miles seemed to collapse as if a god had descended, a fierce aura of slaughter lingering in the air. This terrifying scene appeared to the members of the Lin family like a miracle.

…

In the Lin family’s back mountain.

“Hahaha, this young master truly is a natural talent! This time, I will definitely refine a second-grade pill!”

Lin Yan looked at the round object slowly taking shape in the alchemy furnace with excitement on his little face.

Just as Lin Yan focused on the final step, the ground suddenly shook, causing the flames in his hand to tilt slightly.

Boom!

“Damn!”

A puff of black smoke erupted from Lin Yan’s mouth as he stared at his frizzled hair, looking hopelessly ahead…

…

Lin Xuan probably never expected the impact his retreat would have on Lin Yan.

“Hiss…”

“Why does it feel a bit cold?”

Lin Xuan, satisfied, withdrew his divine ability back into his body, only to feel a rush of coolness. Looking down, he saw a perfectly sculpted body, as if meticulously crafted by the heavens, which made his face flush. The god-like demeanor he had moments ago instantly vanished.

Cough cough…

Lin Xuan took a set of clothes from his storage space and put them on, which greatly alleviated his discomfort.

“Fortunately, there’s no one around this time, or I would be embarrassed beyond measure.”

Lin Xuan felt a bit speechless; he had failed to perfectly control the energy of the Dao Fire, leading to a leak of its energy. Thankfully, his hair was unaffected; he didn’t want to become a bald monk.

“I wonder how long I have been in seclusion this time.”

“Forget it, it doesn’t matter. I’ll go see that girl Yanran first.”

A hint of affection appeared in Lin Xuan’s clear eyes as a gentle breeze lifted his sleeves. He strode toward another direction, transcending the ordinary, standing out like an immortal.

…

Before long, Lin Xuan arrived at the residence where Lin Yanran was staying.

Lin Xuan’s brows furrowed slightly as he gazed at the quiet estate; he did not sense Lin Yanran’s presence.

“Could it be that this girl went out?”

A vague sense of unease stirred within Lin Xuan. He understood Lin Yanran well; she wasn’t the type to enjoy going out alone.

Lin Xuan hurried toward the courtyard and reached Lin Yanran’s room, which was not closed off. The girl’s room was filled with a faint, warm fragrance. The layers of soft bedding and carefully arranged decorations made the room feel more inviting, like a home.

In one corner of the girl’s bedroom were many neatly arranged storybooks. Lin Xuan casually flipped through one, which contained heartwarming love stories from the Xuantian Continent. Suddenly, a piece of paper fell from the book, and he picked it up to examine it closely.

“Today, Aunt Leng took Yan’er out of that cold sect to a new place. The people here are so weak; Yan’er feels like she can defeat them all with a single punch. Aunt Leng praised Yan’er for being the best!

Aunt Leng rewarded Yan’er with a storybook, and the stories in it are very interesting; Yan’er likes them a lot.”

Lin Xuan opened another book and found another piece of paper hidden within.

“Today is the second day since leaving that cold place. Yan’er met a lot of peers, but why do they always like to bully Yan’er? Yan’er just wants to play with them. However, today Aunt Leng bought Yan’er a storybook so she could understand life outside the Qingyun Sect.”

“… Yan’er was bullied again today. Yan’er really dislikes them, but Aunt Leng doesn’t let Yan’er teach them a lesson, or else she’ll have to go back to that cold place!”

“… Today, Yan’er made her first friend. His name is Lin Xuan, and he taught off all the bullies a lesson!”

“… Hehe, today Yan’er is by Lin Xuan’s side (crossed out), today Yan’er is beside big brother Lin Xuan, and no one can bully Yan’er anymore!”

“… Today big brother Lin Xuan is cultivating, and Yan’er is very bored. The consequences are serious. However, big brother Lin Xuan treated Yan’er to a red fruit; it was very pretty, and big brother Lin Xuan said it’s called tanghulu, so Yan’er decided not to be mad at him anymore.”

“… Today the family held a cultivation assessment; big brother Lin Xuan is the best!”

“… Today the annoying Lin Qing’er finally left big brother Lin Xuan. Yan’er wants to stay by big brother Lin Xuan’s side; no one is better than big brother Lin Xuan!”

“… Today Aunt Leng told me to keep my distance from big brother Lin Xuan, but I don’t want to. I’ve decided to ignore Aunt Leng!”

“… Today I feel that big brother Lin Xuan has changed a lot. But big brother Lin Xuan went shopping with me, and I’m very happy. He also gave me a bracelet. Is this a token of affection? Yan’er will take good care of it.”

“… Today Aunt Leng said that the divine patterns in Yan’er’s body are about to be uncontrollable and that I must return to the Qingyun Sect soon, but Yan’er doesn’t want to go back there…”

“… Today big brother Lin Xuan…”

“…….”

After reading all the letters, Lin Xuan noticed an envelope and a jade slip on the corner of the table. He picked up the envelope.

“To big brother Lin Xuan, from Yan’er.”

Lin Xuan slowly opened the envelope.

“Big brother Lin Xuan, by the time you find this letter, Yan’er has probably already left. But big brother Lin Xuan doesn’t need to worry about Yan’er; I’m fine. I’m going back to take on the position of the young master of the Qingyun Sect. Hehe, Yan’er is amazing, right? Next time I see big brother Lin Xuan, I will definitely surprise you!

By the way, big brother Lin Xuan, the jade slip beside this letter is a technique I brought from the Qingyun Sect. You can use it to cultivate, and I look forward to seeing you become even stronger in the future!

From Lin Yanran.”

Lin Xuan didn’t say a word. He turned his gaze to the jade slip beside him but didn’t pick it up. Instead, he looked toward another corner of the space.

“Senior, please come out.”