txolops Chapter 54 Lin Xuankun: The Lin family has produced a prodigy!
Chapter 54 Lin Xuankun: The Lin family has produced a prodigy!
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"Um."
Li Huayuan accepted this greeting, which was considered a preliminary confirmation of their master-disciple relationship.
Then, he looked at Han Li, his tone softening: "Han Li, your contribution this time is equally great, and you are deeply blessed. However, I already have a disciple under my tutelage... I will introduce you to another senior brother in the Core Formation stage, who may be more suitable to be your master. Rest assured, since I have made a promise, I will not treat you unfairly."
"I will obey my master's orders and thank my master for his guidance!" Han Li quickly bowed and greeted him, his voice steady and devoid of much emotion.
However, a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of frustration and confusion quickly crossed his lowered eyelids.
"Why choose him and not me? Taking on one disciple is the same as taking on two disciples; what difference does it make to a Core Formation cultivator?"
Han Li's mind raced with thoughts.
Of course, he didn't actually care too much about this matter.
Because the shadow of becoming Mo Juren's apprentice still lingers in Han Li's heart.
"Heh, Li Huayuan is probably worried that swallowing too many spiritual herbs at once will have too much of an impact..."
Lin Chuan murmured to himself.
They were well aware of Li Huayuan's choice.
On the one hand, his own Qi Refining Perfection cultivation level was indeed more "impressive" than Han Li's Qi Refining Twelfth Level, and his potential was greater on the surface.
Taking him as a disciple would be more prestigious for Li Huayuan, and it also aligns with the general mindset of high-level cultivators who prefer talented disciples.
On the other hand, and more practically, is the unwritten rule of Yellow Maple Valley:
For those with a clear master-disciple relationship, the master has the right to take half of the important offerings that the disciple submits to the sect for the first time as a "thank-you gift".
This forbidden elixir undoubtedly falls into this category of tribute.
If you hand over 28 plants, half of that is 14 plants; Han Li also has 28 plants, so half of that is also 14 plants.
If Li Huayuan accepts both of them at the same time, he can take away twenty-eight main ingredients of Foundation Establishment Pills in one go!
This quantity would be too much even for a Core Formation cultivator.
Li Huayuan was not the only Core Formation cultivator in the sect. Such a huge amount of profit going to one person alone would inevitably arouse envy and cause controversy.
Li Huayuan was clearly unwilling to suffer a greater loss for a small gain, and to create unnecessary trouble for the sake of fourteen more medicinal herbs.
Therefore, accepting only one person and taking fourteen plants is a way to get real benefits without being too conspicuous, while still fulfilling the promise.
Recommending Han Li to other Core Formation disciples would not only make one appear fair and not bury talent, but might also allow one to relinquish some benefits.
"The cultivation world is ultimately a complex web of interests," Lin Chuan sighed inwardly.
They had no dissatisfaction with Li Huayuan's actions; on the contrary, they felt that he was thoughtful and a wise man.
"Lin Chuan, now that you have joined my sect, I bestow this 'Azure Light Blade' upon you as a gift. I hope you will diligently refine it, achieve Foundation Establishment as soon as possible, and not disappoint your master's expectations."
Li Huayuan was in a good mood. He took out a simple, ancient longsword from his storage bag. The sword was emerald green, about three feet long, with a blade like a pool of autumn water and a bright, spiritual light. He handed it to Lin Chuan.
Even before the blade was drawn, one could already sense its sharpness and vibrant life force, clearly indicating that it was a top-tier magic weapon of excellent quality.
"Thank you so much for your generous gift, Master! I will certainly cultivate diligently and live up to your kindness!"
Lin Chuan received the Azure Light Blade with both hands; it felt slightly cool to the touch, and the spiritual energy flowed smoothly through it.
This magical artifact seems to be of slightly better quality than his original Azure Cloud Sword.
Seeing this, the Foundation Establishment deacons nearby couldn't hide their envy.
Top-tier magical artifacts are precious to them, let alone those bestowed by their Nascent Soul Grandmaster, which carries extraordinary significance.
Among the Qi Refining disciples, Lin Jie was particularly envious, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
He never expected that Lin Chuan would not only obtain spiritual herbs far superior to his own in the forbidden area, but also rise to the top in one step, being accepted as a disciple by the Core Formation Ancestor and bestowed with great treasures. From now on, his status, position and cultivation resources will be incomparable to what they were before.
Amidst his envy and jealousy, he suddenly thought: 'Lin Chuan is, after all, surnamed Lin. The more attention he receives, the better it is for the family's revival. As a direct descendant of the Lin family, I should also strive to cultivate diligently and not fall too far behind…'
Thinking this way.
My mindset has become a little more balanced.
"Alright, this matter is settled, let's return to the valley!"
Li Huayuan waved his sleeve and released the silver-armored horned python once again.
One by one, the group climbed onto the python's back, and the giant python soared into the air, speeding towards the direction of Yellow Maple Valley.
Several days later, the silver-armored horned python carried everyone back to Yellow Maple Valley and landed at the main peak square.
Li Huayuan instructed two Foundation Establishment managers to accompany him to the council hall to handle the follow-up matters of the forbidden area harvest and the exchange of Foundation Establishment Pill quotas.
The other disciples dispersed and returned to their residences to await the formal rewards (the distribution of Foundation Establishment Pills and other rewards) a few days later.
However, just as Li Huayuan was about to leave, he seemed to remember something and called out to Han Li alone: "Han Li, come with me."
He planned to take Han Li to introduce him to that "senior brother" right now, since it was better to make a promise sooner rather than later.
Lin Chuan knew that Li Huayuan was fulfilling his promise to Han Li, and that this matter had nothing to do with him, so he followed the dispersing crowd and returned directly to his own courtyard on Xuankun Mountain.
He needs to properly digest the gains from this forbidden area trip and plan the next steps for foundation building.
However, only half a day later, fluctuations were felt in the restrictions outside the courtyard.
Lin Chuan removed the formation, revealing Lin Jie standing outside the door with a complex expression. Gone was his usual arrogance; his tone even carried a barely perceptible hint of respect.
"Lin Chuan, the Ancestor has sent a message, requesting you to come over."
Now, facing this promising younger cousin who had been accepted as a disciple by a Core Formation cultivator, he could only suppress all his ulterior motives and act with humility.
"Okay, I understand."
Lin Chuan nodded, his expression calm.
He didn't feel much about Lin Jie's change in attitude; in the cultivation world, strength was paramount.
That's how it should be.
The two of them, one after the other, arrived at the Hall of Affairs once again.
As soon as he entered the main hall, the two Foundation Establishment stage deacons on duty inside noticed Lin Chuan.
One of them immediately smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, "Junior Brother Lin, congratulations! Your triumph in the forbidden area and the favor of Grandmaster Li, who has accepted you as a disciple, are truly a double blessing! Congratulations!"
The other person also smiled and nodded in greeting.
In Huangfeng Valley, under normal circumstances, Qi Refining stage disciples should respectfully address Foundation Establishment cultivators as Uncle-Master or Senior Uncle.
But the situation is different now—Lin Chuan has been accepted as a disciple by Grandmaster Li Huayuan, who is in the Core Formation stage, and his seniority has been raised to the same level as Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Upon seeing this, the Foundation Establishment deacons naturally dared not presume to call him "Junior Nephew" anymore, but instead addressed him as "Junior Brother," treating him as an equal.
This is the direct change brought about by the status of a Core Formation cultivator's personal disciple.
"You flatter me, senior brothers. It was just a stroke of luck."
Lin Chuan returned the greeting with a respectful but not servile attitude.
Soon, footsteps sounded from inside the hall, and Lin Xuankun strode out.
The usually dignified and composed patriarch of the Lin family couldn't hide his joy at this moment, his eyes gleaming, clearly indicating that he had already learned of the news.
Upon seeing Lin Chuan, he couldn't help but laugh loudly, "Good! Good! My Lin family... has finally produced a prodigy!"
The laughter was loud and clear, conveying a sense of triumphant joy and satisfaction.