“Very well, I’ll do as Venerable Lin Yun says,” Master Tufan said through gritted teeth, finally making his choice.
Hearing this, Lin Yun stood up.
“In that case, I’ll trouble you to take extra care in teaching my daughter the art of arrays,” Lin Yun said, clasping his fists.
Lin Yun felt his request was not excessive. His daughter had been unfairly replaced.
Now, Lin Yun was merely reclaiming the slot that rightfully belonged to his daughter, seeking true justice for her!
It’s better to resolve grudges than to prolong them. As long as Tufan agreed to Lin Yun’s request, reconciliation was not impossible.
“Absolutely! I will spare no effort in nurturing your daughter!” Tufan said with a smile, his tone resolute.
Lin Yun was now an immortal, and countless people sought to curry favour with him. For Tufan, as long as he taught Lin Kexin well, he would be her mentor, naturally forging a connection with Lin Yun. So, he would undoubtedly focus on nurturing Lin Kexin.
“Venerable Lin, since the matter is settled, I’ll return to handle it. I’ll take my leave now. Whenever your daughter is free, she can come to apprentice,” Tufan said with a respectful smile, bowing to Lin Yun.
…
After Tufan left, the butler immediately reported that many guests had arrived with congratulatory gifts to celebrate Lin Yun’s step into immortality, crowding the mansion’s entrance.
Hearing this, Lin Yun couldn’t help but sigh. For the past twenty years of his decline, the Lin mansion’s gates had been deserted, with no one willing to engage with him. Now, having stepped into immortality, his doorstep was bustling, with countless people flocking to him.
Since they came bearing gifts to congratulate him, Lin Yun had no reason to refuse and went to greet the guests himself.
…
Meanwhile, at the Dongguo Mansion.
Today, the Dongguo Mansion was somewhat quiet.
In the main hall, Dongguo Lie and Chancellor Dongguo Wuji sat together.
“Father, how is Lin Yun so lucky? He even detoxified the Soul-Breaking Poison? He even passed the Supreme Golden Thunder Tribulation?” Dongguo Lie’s face was ashen, brimming with reluctance.
Dongguo Wuji closed his eyes, slowly shaking his head. “Lie’er, haven’t you realised? This fellow is too monstrous! He detoxified the Soul-Breaking Poison and passed the Supreme Golden Thunder Tribulation not by luck, but by sheer strength!”
“Father, you’re an immortal too, so why fear him? Even if he’s stepped into immortality, he could never be your match!” Dongguo Lie said confidently.
“Lie’er, it’s not as simple as you think. Even if he’s not my match, his status as an immortal isn’t something we can easily challenge. Our Dongguo family has no need to make an enemy of an immortal in the Huoyun Empire, especially one who’s passed the Supreme Golden Thunder Tribulation,” Dongguo Wuji said.
Then, Dongguo Wuji opened his eyes, looking at Dongguo Lie.
“Lie’er, go to the Lin mansion and apologise to Lin Yun in person. Be sincere and resolve the conflict. Since we’re taking the initiative to make amends, I believe Lin Yun won’t wish to remain enemies with our Dongguo family,” Dongguo Wuji instructed.
“This… Father! How can our Dongguo family bow to Lin Yun?” Dongguo Lie said unwillingly.
“No more words. Do as I say. I have my considerations,” Chancellor Dongguo Wuji said.
Then, Dongguo Wuji flipped his hand, producing 100,000 Tribulation Pills. “Take these 100,000 Tribulation Pills as a congratulatory gift for his step into immortality.”
“100,000 Tribulation Pills? That many?” Dongguo Lie was stunned.
“Go,” Chancellor Dongguo Wuji said, waving his hand and closing his eyes.
“Yes, I’ll go now,” Dongguo Lie said, taking the Tribulation Pills and turning to leave.
After Dongguo Lie left, Chancellor Dongguo Wuji murmured with closed eyes, “The conflict with Lin Yun should be resolved this way. I don’t seek to befriend him or have him join the Dongguo faction. Ensuring we’re not enemies is enough.”
Dongguo Wuji knew that no matter how powerful the Dongguo family was in the Huoyun Empire, they wouldn’t dare try to recruit an immortal. That would surely provoke great displeasure from Emperor Huoyun.
The Dongguo faction could quietly recruit ordinary courtiers, and Emperor Huoyun might turn a blind eye, but trying to recruit an immortal? That was something Emperor Huoyun would never tolerate.
Immortals in the Huoyun Empire must be under Emperor Huoyun’s control, not the Dongguo faction’s!
…
Meanwhile, after leaving the Dongguo Mansion, Dongguo Lie headed toward the Lin mansion.
Halfway there, he stopped.
“Father, you’re too timid. Why should our mighty Dongguo family apologise to Lin Yun? You’re old and too cautious. I’ll make the decision for you!” Dongguo Lie’s gaze sharpened as he muttered.
Dongguo Lie had no intention of going to the Lin mansion. He planned to wander around, wait for the right time, and return to report to his father.
As for the 100,000 Tribulation Pills, he intended to keep them for himself.
Apologise to Lin Yun and give him such a fortune? Dongguo Lie couldn’t bring himself to do it!
…
At Prince Jiyuan’s mansion.
A young, beautiful woman cried aggrievedly, approaching Prince Jiyuan while sobbing.
“Xiaoji, what’s wrong? Who dares bully you?” Seeing the beautiful woman’s distressed look, Prince Jiyuan pulled her into his arms.
“Brother Jiyuan, I’ve been kicked out by Master Tufan. Boo-hoo, Brother Jiyuan, you’re a prince! This is him disrespecting you!” The beautiful woman cried, tears streaming down her face.
“What? Kicked out by Tufan? How is that possible!” Jiyuan was shocked.
“It’s true. Master Tufan said there was an error in the previous rankings. Lin Kexin is the true fifth place. He’s taking Lin Kexin as his apprentice and replacing me. Brother Jiyuan, you have to stand up for me,” the beautiful woman sobbed.
“Lin Kexin? Lin Yun’s daughter? Damn it! This must be Lin Yun’s doing!” Jiyuan’s face darkened instantly.
He knew Lin Yun was using his own methods against him!
“That damned Tufan. Even if he wants to curry favour with Lin Yun and take his daughter as an apprentice, he shouldn’t kick out my woman!” Jiyuan complained, his face ashen.
…
Over the next few days, Lin Yun’s mansion was bustling with visitors.
Most couldn’t afford lavish gifts, offering only a few hundred or a thousand Tribulation Pills, but with so many people, Lin Yun collected over 600,000 Tribulation Pills.
Combined with the 300,000 Tribulation Pills from the Radiance Award, Lin Yun now had over 900,000 Tribulation Pills!
Though Tribulation Pills were of little use to Lin Yun himself, he could provide them to his family.
Moreover, with the Supreme Qiankun Cauldron, Lin Yun could actually convert Tribulation Pills into Qiankun Crystals, as the cauldron was said to transform all things.
