“Clan Leader, I will take my leave now,” Lin Yun said, saluting the clan leader ahead.
As for the matter of the Source Heart, Lin Yun did not mention it.
After all, having An Yun released was already an excellent outcome. How could Lin Yun have the face to ask the elf clan leader for the Source Heart as well?
Soon after, Zi Tong and the two guards led Lin Yun and An Yun away.
Only the clan leader and the guard captain remained in the hall.
This guard captain was, of course, the clan leader’s trusted confidant.
“Clan Leader, why did you invite him to visit as a guest after reaching the Supreme Realm? We are in opposition to the human race. Even though he saved Miss Zi Tong’s life, he is still of a different race,” the guard captain said, clearly puzzled.
The clan leader spoke earnestly. “War has no end. He is not part of the mainstream human powers. I have reviewed his file. He is a remarkable fellow. If he reaches the Supreme Realm, he will surely have a bright future. Befriending him is worth attempting. We should prepare for both war and peace, rather than seeking war alone.”
On the matter of peace, the clan leader intended to make an attempt through Lin Yun.
Lin Yun belonged neither to the Dao Alliance nor to the six great powers. Moreover, he had saved Zi Tong, proving that he held no hostility towards the elves. Otherwise, he would not have rescued Zi Tong, an elf, without reason.
In addition, Lin Yun’s strength and performance made him, in the clan leader’s eyes, a highly suitable candidate.
Of course, the clan leader would not stake everything solely on peace. The elf clan had to be prepared for both possibilities: peace if feasible, war if not. That was preparing both hands.
Naturally, all this rested on one premise: Lin Yun reaching the Supreme Realm.
Only if Lin Yun stepped into the Supreme Realm would there be value in the attempt. Otherwise, as a Harmony Realm cultivator, he would still be one layer below the absolute peak of the human pyramid.
“So that is it. It seems the Clan Leader wishes to play a grand game,” the guard captain said, suddenly understanding.
“The Sixth Prince leads the peace faction, and he is Zi Tong’s father. Let the Sixth Prince interact more with him. Assign this connection with Lin Yun to the Sixth Prince. Have the Sixth Prince see them off as well, escorting them out of Tian Sheng City,” the clan leader instructed.
“Yes, sir.” The guard captain acknowledged and hurried out of the hall.
…
On the other side.
After leaving the side hall, Lin Yun’s group headed straight out of the royal palace.
“I never expected the clan leader’s attitude to be so favourable this time. He agreed to release her without much discussion,” Lin Yun said happily.
“Then you should thank me properly,” Zi Tong said with a pout.
“Haha, of course I must thank you. The favour you have done me this time, Zi Tong, I, Lin Yun, will certainly remember. In the future, if you need anything done in human territory, just ask me. As long as it is within my power, I will never refuse!” Lin Yun said firmly.
Then, Lin Yun took out a pair of communication jade slips. “Zi Tong, keep this jade slip. We can contact each other if anything comes up.”
“That is more like it,” Zi Tong said with a satisfied smile, accepting the jade slip.
An Yun immediately spoke up in gratitude. “Miss Zi Tong, thank you very much for your help this time.”
“You can thank Lin Yun. This fellow is so good to you, willing to risk his life so greatly for your sake. You should cherish him,” Zi Tong said with a bright smile.
These words made both Lin Yun and An Yun feel a touch of embarrassment.
“In the future, I will live and die for the Young Master!” An Yun declared.
“Miss An Yun, I suspect you are pretending not to understand. That is not what I meant,” Zi Tong replied.
“By the way, Zi Tong, there is one more thing I would like to trouble you with,” Lin Yun said.
“Go ahead,” Zi Tong replied, sounding very accommodating.
“Your elf clan possesses many resources for cultivating divine sense. I would like you to help me purchase some resources in Tian Sheng City that can aid in improving divine sense, for use in cultivation. I will cover the cost,” Lin Yun said.
As the royal city of the elves, Tian Sheng City was bound to have many top-tier resources related to divine sense.
Since he had this rare opportunity to visit, Lin Yun certainly could not miss it.
“This is a small matter. Of course there is no problem. What is your current divine sense realm? I will plan the resources for you,” Zi Tong said.
In matters of divine sense knowledge, Zi Tong was certainly more expert than Lin Yun.
Back when Lin Yun had saved Zi Tong in the Ancestral Heart Realm, she was only in her twenties and her divine sense realm was still very low. Many years had passed since then, and her divine sense realm had advanced by leaps and bounds.
