“Congratulations to both of you. The transaction is complete,” the pavilion master said, offering his felicitations to the pair.
Lin Yun turned to Jing Tong Golden Lord. “By the way, Golden Lord Jing Tong, now that the weapon has been successfully traded, that means we have become friends as well, yes?”
“Of course! Supreme Lin Yun, I accept you as a brother too!” Jing Tong Golden Lord replied with enthusiasm.
“Good. Once my Infinite Heavenly Palace is fully rebuilt, you are welcome to visit at any time,” Lin Yun said warmly.
“Excellent!” Jing Tong Golden Lord answered readily.
“By the way, Golden Lord Lin Yun, those words you spoke in the sky above Heart City two days ago…” Jing Tong Golden Lord suddenly began.
He had clearly heard about them.
“Every word I said is true. I swear it on my life,” Lin Yun stated firmly.
“In truth, I have long been dissatisfied with the Dao Alliance’s aggressive approach towards foreign races. Looking back at history, several racial wars could have been resolved through negotiation, yet the Dao Alliance insisted on launching them under the banner of defending humanity. That is why I never joined them. As for the six great powers, my personality makes it impossible for me to join any of them, so I could only live in seclusion in the Ancestral Heart Realm,” Jing Tong Golden Lord said with a sigh.
“In that case, Golden Lord Jing Tong, you would fit perfectly in my Infinite Heavenly Palace. Our goal is to foster peaceful coexistence among the races. If you joined us, you could achieve great things,” Lin Yun said with a smile.
“This… I will think it over. For now, I shall take my leave,” Jing Tong Golden Lord said, rising.
“I will see Golden Lord Jing Tong out,” the pavilion master said at once, standing.
Lin Yun also rose and, together with the pavilion master, escorted Jing Tong Golden Lord out of Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
At the entrance to Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
“Friend Lin Yun, you clearly wish to recruit this Golden Lord Jing Tong. I know a little about him. Given his character, he dislikes joining any faction, so he may not ultimately agree,” the pavilion master said.
“No matter. I have said what I wanted to say. Even if he declines, we can still be friends,” Lin Yun replied with a smile.
He then turned to the pavilion master. “By the way, Pavilion Master, how much is the handling fee this time? I can settle it now.”
“Friend Lin Yun, you are a long-standing customer of Myriad Treasures Pavilion. Moreover, this marks your return to the Ancestral Heart Realm. Let us waive the fee this time, as a celebration of your comeback,” the pavilion master said.
“Very well. Then thank you, Pavilion Master. I accept this kindness,” Lin Yun said, cupping his fists towards him.
…
Half a month later, the reconstruction of the Infinite Heavenly Palace was finished, with only the great array still to be arranged.
Lin Yun led everyone back into the palace, and a grand celebration was held there.
As Lin Yun had instructed, certain areas retained the original ruined sites to serve as a constant reminder.
He also ordered Zou Dongsheng to deploy more spies across the Ancestral Heart Realm.
Any member of the Dao Alliance or the six great powers who set foot in the realm was to be captured.
Lin Yun had declared that he would make the Ancestral Heart Realm a forbidden zone for the Dao Alliance and the six great powers.
After the celebration, everyone returned to their cultivation.
The three Supremes, including Flying Shadow Golden Lord, had previously gone to aid the beastman clan in battle. Afterwards, Mu Li handed over the corpses of the defeated beastman powerhouses to them.
The three obtained a substantial amount of essence blood. They set aside a portion for the Infinite Heavenly Palace, and used the rest to open divine veins and raise their strength.
The day after the celebration.
Lin Yun prepared to devote himself to cultivation.
At that moment, Zou Dongsheng came to find him.
“Palace Master, we have suddenly received an anonymous letter addressed to you,” Zou Dongsheng said, handing over the letter.
“An anonymous letter?” Lin Yun looked puzzled.
Since it was anonymous, the sender was naturally unknown.
Lin Yun took the letter, which was marked “To Lin Yun personally”.
He opened it at once.
“On the last day of this month, Supreme Lin Yun is requested to come alone to Giant Tooth Canyon in the Ancestral Heart Realm to discuss important matters. Keep this matter known only to yourself.”
That was all the brief message contained, with no signature.
“Someone wishes to discuss important matters with me, and asks me to come alone? Who could it be?” Lin Yun wondered aloud, his face full of doubt.
“Palace Master, has someone arranged a private meeting with you?” Zou Dongsheng asked in surprise.
Lin Yun nodded. “Yes, but I do not know who.”
“Palace Master, could it be a trap set by the Dao Alliance or one of the six great powers? You should be cautious. Perhaps… it would be best not to go,” Zou Dongsheng said.
