Lin Yifan could refine the advanced Elixir, the Yuan Force Pill, indicating his high level of refinement skills, thus he was a mid-to-high-level alchemist; hence, he certainly could easily obtain ordinary Martial Arts Secret Manuals unless he didn't want to learn Martial Arts.
But as a cultivator, how could he not want to learn Martial Arts; after all, learning Martial Arts could enhance his own strength, this was somewhat inexplicable.
Lin Yifan knew that the Peach Blossom Valley Venerable had become suspicious of him and immediately explained, "Lin has devoted most of his energy to alchemy, hence the neglect in practicing Martial Arts, I hope the Venerable will forgive me."
"So that's how it is." The Peach Blossom Valley Venerable suddenly realized, then consoled, "No worries, that is what a true alchemist should be doing."
A true alchemist would definitely focus his energy on his career; thus Lin Yifan's explanation was unobjectionable.
