Chapter 547 - 545: Contribution

Both items were extremely difficult to obtain. For Lin Xuan, however, the Phoenix Essence Blood was actually still within reach. Bingxin’s was certain to be Royal Level Essence Blood, but he had to find her first. Moreover, he would have to return to the Demon Race Continent.

The Phoenix Race was not in a good situation at the moment. If he were to go now and ask for a drop of Essence Blood, it would severely diminish Bingxin’s power. Every drop of Essence Blood was incredibly precious and couldn’t be handed over casually.

What reason could Lin Xuan possibly have to make Bingxin hand over a drop of her Essence Blood? It was fundamentally unreasonable. He had saved Bingxin, true, but she had already given him a drop of her Essence Blood and even taught him the Celestial Level Martial Arts Staff Technique.

That had been her repayment. To ask for another drop of Essence Blood would truly be taking things too far.

As for the Resurrection Grass, obtaining it was far more difficult than the Phoenix Essence Blood. It wasn’t that the Phoenix Essence Blood was easy to acquire; the difficulty of both was comparable. The Phoenix Essence Blood only seemed relatively easier because Lin Xuan knew Bingxin, which made the situation entirely different.

Although she had already repaid him, he had saved her life, after all, so communication would be slightly easier. If it were anyone else, daring to ask such a thing would be courting death! Essence Blood was equivalent to life itself; it was like giving away a piece of your own life. Without a corresponding reward, it would be impossible to obtain such Essence Blood.

The Resurrection Grass was a product of Medicine King Valley. Medicine King Valley was considered one of the Super Races, but it was a reclusive clan, always isolated from the world. Just finding it was a problem, so how could one even talk about obtaining the grass?

No one knew the strength of Medicine King Valley, but the precious Top Grade Elixirs that circulated outside all came from their hands. As long as something was branded as a product of Medicine King Valley, it was bound to be priceless!

In Medicine King Valley, the Resurrection Grass had a status equivalent to a Divine Artifact. It was incredibly rare to begin with. It had a profound effect on the Cultivation of one’s soul, and since Soul Power was the most difficult thing to cultivate, a Spirit Medicine like it would absolutely be madly sought after.

Refined Resurrection Grass was called a Soul Reviving Pill, and its medicinal effects were more than sufficient. However, to wake Lin Chenyun, he had to be fed the entire stalk of Resurrection Grass. A refined Soul Reviving Pill would not be very effective; it had to be consumed together with the Phoenix Essence Blood to stimulate Lin Chenyun’s soul and allow him to reawaken.

"These two things are indeed very difficult..." Lin Xuan, who had been in high spirits just moments before, now revealed a bitter smile. The difficulty was simply too great, and collecting them would take a lot of time.

"Yes, it’s just too difficult. Otherwise, your father would have woken up long ago..." Long Yuwei tightly grasped Lin Xuan’s hand, unwilling to let go, afraid that if she did, he would disappear like an illusion.

This wasn’t just hard; it was extraordinarily difficult, and the price to be paid was immense. No wonder the Lin Family had been unable to awaken Lin Chenyun for so long. Both items were simply too hard to find.

Besides, their current status was very precarious. If they were discovered, they would certainly be captured. How could they possibly go searching everywhere under such conditions?

They had sent people out, but they never returned. That was the cruel reality. While the bloodline concentration varied among the members of the Lin Family, it would be detected the moment they unleashed their full power.

Lin Xuan’s situation was better. Because of his Soul Possession, he could interfere with the aura inside his body so that nothing would be sensed. The crucial point was that he could use other Martial Arts, whereas the rest of the Lin Family only knew the Lin’s Staff Technique. They were too unpracticed with any other skills. To unleash their full strength, they would have to draw upon their Bloodline Power.

Lin Xuan could use other Martial Arts to unleash great power, which is how he was able to get this far. If he had used the Lin Family’s Staff Technique during the war in the Empire, he would have definitely been captured.

"But if they exist, then I can find them!" Lin Xuan’s gaze was resolute as he stuck to his earlier words. "It’s very difficult, but I believe I can still find them!"

"I hope so..." Long Yuwei sighed and gently took his hand. She didn’t say anything more, but her eyes were filled with a sadness that revealed how much pain she was in.

To know the solution but be unable to implement it, to only be able to hide away here—it was truly pathetic.

Lin Xuan then brought up the matter of the Bu Family wanting to form an alliance with the Lin Family. Since the Elders were all present, he explained it on the spot, so he wouldn’t have to seek them out individually to tell them.

After they fully understood the situation, they finally knew what was happening. Long Yuwei then said, "I didn’t expect the Bu Family to have such sincerity. Thinking about it, though, it makes sense. The ambitions of the Yan Family and the Su Family are immense—they even want to swallow Medicine King Valley. Medicine King Valley is of great value. If it weren’t so hard to find, it would’ve been conquered long ago."

"In that case, Mother, do you think we should form an alliance?" Lin Xuan inquired.

"This is all up to you. Sooner or later, you will be managing the Lin Family, so whatever you think is best now, we’ll do." Long Yuwei was deferring to Lin Xuan. In other words, she wanted to unload some of the heavy responsibility onto his shoulders.

"This..." Lin Xuan was shocked. He had just returned, and already she was handing over a part of the Lin Family’s great responsibility for him to decide. It was truly nerve-wracking with every step. ’If I were to lead the Lin Family into a crisis, then even ten thousand deaths would not be enough to atone for my mistake.’

"Hmph. He just got back and he’s already allowed to manage the Lin Family. So what if he’s really the Young Master? What has he contributed to the Lin Family over all these years? Back then, how many people died just to send him away!" A dissatisfied voice came from the crowd, followed by Fifth Elder Lin Wanhao stepping forward.

"Yes, I think so too. So what if he’s the Young Master? He hasn’t brought any benefit to the Lin Family, yet he gets to manage it? What about us, who have risked life and limb for the Lin Family?"

"Exactly! This is totally unfair! If he makes a wrong decision, the Lin Family will be done for! This alliance is absolutely not an option. If the Bu Family betrays us, we’ll be finished!"

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The voices of discontent grew more numerous. They could accept that Lin Xuan was the Young Master; that much was clear from his Bloodline Power. But they would not acknowledge his ability. After all, taking power on the very first day he arrived was simply too unfair.

Faced with these voices of doubt, Lin Xuan was not surprised. Instead, he said respectfully, "I am aware of my own inadequacies and never said I wanted to decide anything. The ultimate decision should be left to you, the Elders. Mother’s choice was a bit hasty..."

His words caused the voices of opposition to quiet down. This, they could accept. But before they could completely put their minds at ease, Lin Xuan added, "I just wonder, what kind of contribution must I make to earn that authority?"

He was being very direct. ’The alliance is imperative! The Yan Family and the Su Family are very powerful. If we don’t form an alliance, we’ll be easily conquered.’

’They’re just worrying too much, convinced they will be betrayed, which is why they’re afraid to take this step. Therefore, I must be the one to lead them through it!’

"If you can wake the Patriarch, then we will fully acknowledge you!" Lin Wanhao tossed out the greatest challenge of all.