Chapter 221: Encounter with the Hemp Robe Elder in the Great Yan County
Lin Yan and the others were advancing rapidly. Since they left Yan City, they quickly arrived at another county. But this time their destination was the Great Yan County. It was the most prosperous center of the entire Yan Empire, and it was a good distance from the celestial county where Lin Yan and the others were. Although they were speeding towards that area, they couldn't reach the Great Yan County immediately. But Lin Yan and the others didn't mind. After all, there was still plenty of time before the Grand Tournament of the Lin Family began. Lin Yan and the others arrived early this time, so they had plenty of time to travel. They patiently continued their journey.
While traveling, Lin Yan also made some recordings in specific areas. Although what they obtained from these common areas was no longer of interest to him, some things would be good to give to other members of the Lin family. Now they had arrived at a new county. Among the mountains, after nightfall, Lin Yan and the others finally found a suitable area to set up camp and rest. But at that moment, Xiaocai suddenly said, "Sir, it seems like someone is following us." Lin Yan frowned upon hearing this. Because he hadn't felt any presence of being followed as Xiaocai had mentioned. This indicated that the ability of the pursuer was much beyond his own. Upon hearing this, he also felt puzzled. He hadn't done anything to offend anyone, so why would someone stronger than him be following him? Lin Yan asked Xiaocai, "Xiaocai, do you know how strong this person is?"
Xiaocai pondered for a moment and replied, "By the level of his realm, he should be similar to me, both of us are in the Third Level of Nirvana." "But in terms of abilities, I should surpass him, after all, I am the Nine-Colored Celestial Serpent, practically invincible at my level." Lin Yan nodded, "That's fine."
In fact, right now, he essentially had two Nirvana experts by his side. Although the Herb Master was in soul state, he could still deploy the strength of a Nirvana level. And Xiaocai was one step ahead, with the strength of Three Levels of Nirvana. So if the person following them only had the strength of Three Levels of Nirvana, it wouldn't pose any threat to him.
"Then, let's wait and see. I want to see who comes looking for me." Lin Yan sighed and silently waited in place. He didn't share this information with the other Lin family disciples. After all, if a Nirvana expert attacked, they wouldn't be able to escape. Informing them beforehand would serve no purpose other than causing panic. So, it was better not to say anything. He stayed in place waiting for a moment.
Finally, he saw ripples spreading in the sky ahead of them. Then, an elder dressed in hemp robe appeared in front of him like a ghost. "So, you really came?" Lin Yan frowned seriously. Lin Dong and the other Lin family members were on alert, ready to act. But just as they were about to do so, Lin Yan stopped them and warned them, "Don't act, he's here for me."
"This man is a warrior in Nirvana, something you cannot handle."
The members of the Lin family trembled upon hearing this. After all, a warrior in Nirvana was too distant for them. This was the first time they had heard of such a thing, so they didn't dare to have any disrespectful thoughts towards such a powerful warrior.
However, after learning that this person was pursuing Lin Yan, they were a little worried. After all, this was a warrior in Nirvana! Would Lin Yan be able to handle it? Therefore, at this moment, everyone looked at Lin Yan with concern. Lin Dong also asked, "Brother Lin Yan, what are we going to do?" Lin Yan smiled and said, "Don't worry, he's just a warrior in Nirvana, it's not like I haven't seen them before."
After saying that, Xiaocai also stepped forward voluntarily, with a serious expression: "Anyone who wants to harm my lord, I will kill them first." Lin Dong saw the determination in Xiaocai and couldn't help but tremble his lip. He had almost been deceived by her innocent and calm appearance every day. Lin Dong then remembered that Xiaocai, who had always been by Lin Yan's side as an obedient girl, was also a warrior in Nirvana. This reassured him a little.
"A warrior in Nirvana and a high-quality crafting expert. How can there be such outstanding disciples in the Yan Empire?" Meanwhile, the hemp-robed elder had been watching Lin Yan and Lin Dong all the time. Finally, his gaze stopped at Lin Yan with surprise in his tone. Lin Yan smiled and asked, "Sir, what is the purpose of your visit? Have you been following me for a long time?" The surprise on the elder's face became even more evident.
"Could it be that you really noticed my trail? It seems you're more cunning than I thought." He didn't beat around the bush and told Lin Yan, "I am a member of the Clear Sky Palace of the Nine Heavens. I have come to devour the Ancestral Symbol." Lin Yan frowned slightly upon hearing this: "The Clear Sky Palace of the Nine Heavens, isn't that Ling Qingzhu's sect? What is your relationship with her?" The hemp-robed elder was slightly surprised: "You know Miss Qingzhu?" Lin Yan nodded with a smile: "We are friends."
The hemp-robed elder was stunned. Although Lin Yan seemed impressive, he was still far from comparing to Ling Qingzhu. And he didn't believe that Ling Qingzhu would be friends with any other man. So, he didn't take that claim seriously. He then told Lin Yan, "In any case, can you hand over the Ancestral Symbol to me? If you do, you will receive a generous reward." Lin Yan just smiled: "Sir, how do you know I have the Ancestral Symbol?" The hemp-robed elder smiled slightly: "I have detected it."
His eyes emitted a ray of light that quickly scanned Lin Yan and Lin Dong. But after his scan, he found nothing. Because Lin Yan didn't have the Ancestral Symbol; he had the Chaos Symbol. He had only absorbed the devouring power of the Ancestral Symbol and could use its ability. And as for Lin Dong, he had the aid of the Stone Symbol. Not even a Nirvana expert like him could see anything. Therefore, after a while, he left empty-handed.
"Sir, do you see now that you've got the wrong person?" Lin Yan smiled and turned to leave. But the hemp-robed elder still wasn't willing to give up. After a moment of silence, he said again, "Youngsters, could you accompany me? Going to the Clear Sky Palace of the Nine Heavens would be beneficial for you." Lin Yan shook his head: "We won't go." The hemp-robed elder sighed and said, "Then, I'll have to offend you."
(End of chapter)