Chapter 95: Elemental Dan Realm? Xuan Su's Gift!
At this moment, even Master Yan felt a considerable shock upon sensing the powerful spiritual forces emanating from Lin Yan and Lin Dong.
After all, others might not yet be aware, but Master Yan was very clear. Lin Yan and Lin Dong had only been practicing spiritual cultivation for a few months.
In just a few short months, to be able to cultivate their spiritual power to such an extent was nothing short of monstrous.
This rate of progress was something Master Yan admitted he couldn't achieve himself.
Moreover, there was another aspect to consider, which was a scheme Master Yan had devised earlier.
He had intended to take Lin Yan and Lin Dong as his disciples, but he had believed it would be difficult to do so based on his observations.
So, he had deliberately given Lin Yan the first three levels of the Godly Movement Chapter.
By allowing them to cultivate these first three levels and experience the wonders of spiritual power, he had hoped they would come to him for guidance.
However, they had quickly mastered not only the first three levels but also condensed their own elemental symbols!
Upon a rough sensing, Master Yan realized that both Lin Yan and Lin Dong were now completely at the level of a One Symbol Master, and they even seemed to be touching upon the realm of a Two Symbol Master. Although they might not have broken through yet, Master Yan believed it would happen soon.
This completely dashed Master Yan's expectations.
After giving Lin Yan and Lin Dong a somewhat stunned look, Master Yan could only let out a bitter smile. "Young friends, your cultivation speed is indeed quite astonishing."
Lin Yan smiled modestly in response. "Perhaps, it's just good luck."
Master Yan shook his head with a smile. He didn't believe it was just luck. Lin Yan and Lin Dong's incredible rate of progress couldn't be explained by luck alone. It was undoubtedly talent!
"Young friend is modest," he said to Lin Yan, shaking his head. "If this is luck, then others must be even luckier."
Xuan Su and the cold-faced woman, Xia Zilan, were also quite surprised by this.
However, their surprise wasn't so much about the strength of Lin Yan and Lin Dong. After all, being a One Symbol Master was not particularly rare.
Their main surprise was Master Yan's attitude towards Lin Yan and Lin Dong.
Despite Master Yan's current mild demeanor, he was usually only like this towards those he respected. Given his status, if he didn't respect someone, it would be extremely difficult to even have a conversation with him, let alone receive his kindness.
Therefore, Xuan Su and Xia Zilan were both somewhat puzzled by this. Seeing how warmly Master Yan was chatting with Lin Yan, Xuan Su, with a smile in her eyes, approached them and asked, "Master Yan, do you know each other?"
Master Yan smiled faintly at this. "We've met before."
"A few months ago, I met these two young friends at the Qiwu Tower. At that time, I found that Master Lin Yan had a good temperament towards me, so I directly gave him a spiritual cultivation technique."
"I didn't expect that, in just a few months, the two young friends would progress so quickly. Even I feel somewhat ashamed."
Because they were on the same side, Master Yan didn't hide anything from Xuan Su. And now, by recounting his story with Lin Yan, he was subtly implying to Xuan Su that she could win Lin Yan over.
Xuan Su naturally understood Master Yan's meaning.
After learning this story, she and Xia Zilan were both somewhat astonished. Indeed, as they had previously thought, a One Symbol Master was not particularly unique in Flame City.
But if you added the prefix "just a few months of cultivation," everything became completely different.
To be able to cultivate to this level in just a few months was truly terrifying talent.
Therefore, Lin Yan and Lin Dong's status in Xuan Su's heart had risen a few notches.
Then, with a smile, Xuan Su said to Lin Yan, "I see. No wonder Master Yan values you both so much. It turns out you're rare young talents."
After saying this, Xuan Su asked Lin Yan, "Mr. Lin Yan, may I ask where you're from?"
Lin Yan smiled and replied, "I'm from the Lin family in Qingyang Town."
After pondering for a moment, Xuan Su smiled and replied, "So you're from the Lin family in Qingyang Town. I've heard of it, but I never thought that the Lin family would produce such exceptional talents as yourself and Mr. Lin Dong."
Xuan Su then asked, "By the way, Mr. Lin Yan, were the pills you sold yesterday personally refined by you?"
Lin Yan smiled and nodded, openly admitting, "Yes, they were."
Xuan Su immediately became even more impressed with Lin Yan.
Such monstrous talent was already extremely terrifying. Adding to that his formidable skill in pill refining made Lin Yan even more desirable.
Therefore, after learning this news, Xuan Su immediately made up her mind to win over Lin Yan!
Xuan Su took out a token and handed it to Lin Yan with a smile. "I would like to be friends with Mr. Lin Yan. If you don't mind, please accept this token. With this token, you'll be a friend of our Wanjin Auction House. Not only can you enter and exit the Wanjin Auction House freely, but you'll also enjoy a fifty percent discount on commission fees when consigning items for auction."
Lin Yan naturally accepted the token with a straightforward gesture. "In that case, I accept it graciously."
For Lin Yan, befriending Xuan Su was all beneficial. Moreover, it was even more so for the future development of the entire Lin family. Therefore, he had no reason to refuse.
After accepting the token, Lin Yan and Lin Dong sat down to have tea.
During the conversation, Lin Yan chatted amiably with everyone, displaying his profound knowledge and extraordinary aura, which surprised both Xuan Su and Master Yan.
After all, Lin Yan was still very young, and at his age, many young people were shortsighted or even somewhat shy and inarticulate. But Lin Yan was completely different. His profound knowledge and excellent eloquence made even figures like Master Yan and Xuan Su feel his exceptional abilities.
So, as they continued to watch Lin Yan, there was a hint of admiration in their eyes.
"Oh, by the way, Manager Su."
"Last time, you mentioned that there was still one spot available at the Pill Sage Pond, right?"
Continuing their conversation, Master Yan suddenly changed the topic and asked Xuan Su on the side.
Xuan Su raised an eyebrow at this, but she still replied to Master Yan, "Yes, there's still one spot vacant. Originally, I intended to give that spot to Song Qingling, but this girl, Zilan, refuses to cooperate with him no matter what."
After speaking, Xuan Su looked at Xia Zilan with a helpless expression.
Master Yan smiled at this and said to Xuan Su, "Manager Su, what do you think of Lin Yan? If we don't want Song Qing, then I believe Lin Yan would be a better candidate."
Xuan Su remained silent for a moment.
As for Xia Zilan on the side, she couldn't help but say, "Master Yan, the competition for the Pill Sage Pond is very important."
"I'm not looking down on Mr. Lin Yan, of course. After all, Mr. Lin Yan's talent in spiritual power is extraordinary, and his alchemy skills are commendable."
"But, he has only recently begun cultivating spiritual power and is just a One Symbol Master."
"Letting him take up a spot might be risky?"
Master Yan smiled mysteriously at this. "Young lady, your insight is far inferior to mine."
"Mr. Lin Yan is not as simple as he appears on the surface."
Xia Zilan couldn't help but pause at this.
After all, seeing Master Yan's attitude, she knew that Lin Yan must have other means.
But she already knew his identity as a symbol master and an alchemist. What she didn't know was his martial arts cultivation.
"Could it be that Mr. Lin Yan is also a Martial Sage?"
Thinking of this, Xia Zilan couldn't help but mutter to herself internally.
It wasn't that she was looking down on him; it's just that if Lin Yan was already a One Symbol Master and also had a Martial Sage cultivation, then he would truly be too monstrous.
"Master Yan is right, don't underestimate Mr. Lin Yan."
"A genius like Mr. Lin Yan has abilities beyond your imagination."
Xuan Su also spoke up at the right time.
Then, she turned to Lin Yan and asked, "Mr. Lin Yan, please don't take offense. Zilan has always been straightforward, but she means no harm."
Lin Yan smiled and shook his head, "Of course, I don't mind. In fact, I admire Miss Zilan's straightforward personality. In today's world, being able to stay true to oneself is not easy."
Xia Zilan couldn't help but look at Lin Yan with gratitude upon hearing this.
Xuan Su then directly asked Lin Yan, "So, Mr. Lin Yan, have you ever heard of the Pill Sage Pond?"
Lin Yan honestly shook his head in response, "I haven't heard of it."
Although he vaguely remembered something like that, he had forgotten the specifics. Therefore, Lin Yan didn't pretend to know and just spoke the truth to Xuan Su.
"Then please allow me to explain," Xuan Su said with a smile.
"The Pill Sage Pond is actually a rare and extraordinary natural phenomenon. Within this pond, there are extremely pure Yin and Yang energies. If one can absorb these energies, not only can they quickly enter the Yuan Dan Realm, but the Yuan Dan they condense will be of at least six-star quality."
Lin Yan raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
He roughly understood the effect of the Pill Sage Pond. However, in his case, it was not useful because he had already condensed his Yuan Dan, and it was a unique Supreme Yuan Dan.
But this thing would be very useful for Lin Dong, who hadn't broken through to the Yuan Dan Realm yet.
Moreover, Lin Yan believed that such places should be considered special locations.
Therefore, according to reason, Lin Yan should be able to go to the Pill Sage Pond to sign up when the time came.
He listened quietly as Xuan Su explained.
As for Xuan Su, she continued with what she knew:
"In a deep mountain in the eastern part of Flame City, our Wanjin Auction House discovered a Pill Sage Pond. However, the Blood Wolf Gang also discovered it at the same time."
"The Pill Sage Pond has limited benefits for warriors who have already condensed their Yuan Dan, but for those in the Heavenly Yuan Realm, it is indeed a divine object. Therefore, both our Wanjin Auction House and the Blood Wolf Gang have set their sights on this Pill Sage Pond."
"However, the Pill Sage Pond is not enough to be shared by both parties. Therefore, after mediation between our Wanjin Auction House and the Blood Wolf Gang, we agreed to a so-called 'Pond Competition.'"
"This is a way to determine ownership through competition."
"Each side has three spots, and only the younger generation can participate."
"If we win, the side that wins the competition will have the right to use the Pill Sage Pond that time. As for the next time, it will have to wait until the next competition."
"Of course, the Pill Sage Pond opens once every three years. If we lose this time, we'll have to wait for the next competition, which will be three years later."
Xuan Su explained slowly.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yan guessed the intentions of Xuan Su and Master Yan.
Lin Yan raised an eyebrow and asked Xuan Su, "So, both of you want me to take one of these spots and help seize the Pill Sage Pond?"
Xuan Su and Master Yan nodded in agreement.
After some contemplation, Lin Yan said to them, "That's not a problem."
"But I have a small request."
"If I don't need to take action in the end, then I have no reason to accept your rewards."
"But if I do need to take action to secure victory..."
"Then I want a spot in the Pill Sage Pond. When the time comes, I'll let someone soak in it."
With that said, Lin Yan gestured towards Lin Dong beside him.
Lin Dong was slightly stunned upon hearing this. He hadn't expected his brother to be thinking about giving him some benefits at this time, and he felt quite moved.
Xuan Su and Master Yan had no objections.
After all, Lin Yan's request was quite reasonable. If he didn't need to take action, he wouldn't accept any rewards. But since he did take action, it was only fair to give him a seat in the Pill Sage Pond.
Therefore, after exchanging glances, they decided to agree directly.
But at this moment, Xia Zilan couldn't help but speak up.
"Mr. Lin Yan, may I ask, what realm have you reached in your martial cultivation?"
"It's not that we don't trust you, but the matter of the Pill Sage Pond is of great importance. We hope you understand."
Xia Zilan asked Lin Yan cautiously.
Lin Yan didn't take offense at this. After a faint smile, he completely revealed the aura of his small Yuan Dan Realm.
"No problem, take a look!" he said.
As his words fell, a powerful aura surged out from his body.
Upon sensing this aura, both Xia Zilan and Xuan Su couldn't help but be slightly stunned. A look of astonishment appeared on their faces.
"It's actually the small Yuan Dan Realm?"