Chapter 559: Opportunity

Chapter 559: Chapter 557: Opportunity

“Valley Master, I hope this is the result you were hoping for. If he really loses, Lin Xuan will probably be torn to pieces…” Long Yuxuan wasn’t sure of Lin Xuan’s abilities. Challenging numerous geniuses single-handedly was one thing, but alchemy wasn’t combat. They were two completely different matters.

It was hard to believe someone so young and powerful could have achieved much in other areas. With limited time, one could hardly focus on anything else.

But Lin Xuan was different. He had the Soul Pearl, so he didn’t need to worry about this problem at all. If he lacked the ability but still tried to act tough, he would be no different from a fool. To wager one’s entire future without any certainty of victory… calling it foolish would be an understatement.

“That’s up to him. He’s confident, anyway. If he loses, then he’ll have to take responsibility for his own actions.” Long Xingyun shrugged, seeming completely nonchalant.

‘Why did he seem so nonchalant? Long Yuwei and Lin Xuan would both stay here. With his daughter and grandson by his side, how could he not be happy? Besides, with his protection, what could the people of Medicine King Valley possibly do to them?’

Long Yuwei also appeared unconcerned. Either way, they trusted Lin Xuan. If he lost, he would simply have to take responsibility for his actions.

Of course, their trust wasn’t unconditional. If his opponent were a Void Spirit Stage expert, they wouldn’t have dared to let Lin Xuan compete.

Long Yuxuan was left speechless by their attitude, but anything he said now would be useless. The situation was impossible to back out of; it was completely unchangeable. The words were already out there. How could they possibly be taken back?

The many Medicine King Valley disciples before them were seething with anger. The moment they appeared, a crowd of disciples glared at Lin Xuan, flames of fury burning in their eyes. They looked like they wanted to eat him alive.

It wasn’t just Lin Xuan who received fiery glares; their gazes toward Long Yuwei were just as furious. After all, she was the one who had brought Lin Xuan here.

“Traitor! Not only did you defy the ancestral teachings, but you also brought an outsider to challenge us! How shameless!”

“Yeah! If you’ve got the guts, don’t use our Medicine King Valley’s Alchemy Technique! What’s the point of challenging us with our own techniques?!”

“So what if he uses our Alchemy Technique? We refuse to believe we can’t beat him! He’s bound to lose!”

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The disciples shouted in anger, wishing they could tear Lin Xuan limb from limb. Those with low Cultivation could only glare, while those with high Cultivation wished they could kill him. But with the Valley Master present, they didn’t dare to act.

No matter how much they hated him, he was still the Valley Master’s grandson. Long Xingyun would never stand by and watch his own grandson be attacked.

Then, the Elders flew over. Several Elders descended with a WHOOSH, glaring resentfully at Long Yuwei and her party. “You still have the nerve to come back! Not only have you returned, but you’ve brought someone to challenge us! Never mind using our Medicine King Valley’s Alchemy Technique—you’re using our own technique to challenge us! Have you no shame?!”

“If the Valley Master hadn’t pleaded for you, we would never have let you off, and we certainly would never have allowed you to set foot in Medicine King Valley again!” another Elder roared.

“Valley Master, you are far too soft! She defied our ancestral teachings! She’s a traitor! Why did you even let her in!?” yet another Elder exclaimed.

Long Xingyun frowned, cursing inwardly. ‘These old fossils are always spouting nonsense about ancestral teachings. With such a closed-minded attitude, we’re doomed to perish sooner or later!’

“I have not taught Xuan’Er any of the Medicine King Valley’s Alchemy Technique. Since the day I left, I have never once used even a shred of it!” Long Yuwei stated, her voice firm. “I swore that after leaving the Medicine King Valley, I would never use its Alchemy Technique again. I know I am not worthy to possess it. Therefore, the technique Xuan’Er is using for this challenge is absolutely not from the Medicine King Valley!”

She spoke with great conviction, without a hint of deception. Indeed, she had never used it, not once, since leaving Medicine King Valley. Lin Xuan hadn’t been by her side since he was a child, so there was no way she could have taught him.

Everyone looked at each other in surprise, not expecting such an answer. But after a moment’s thought, looks of disdain appeared on their faces. ‘An Alchemy Technique from outside the Medicine King Valley? Can that even be called an Alchemy Technique?’

The Medicine King Valley disciples saw amusement and ridicule in each other’s eyes, and their confidence swelled. An Alchemy Technique from outside the Medicine King Valley was utter trash!

“An Alchemy Technique from outside the Medicine King Valley? That’s hilarious! Can any of those even be taken seriously?”

“Don’t say that. They can be presented, sure… but only as ornaments. Heh heh…”

“Doesn’t that mean this will be an easy win for us? This won’t even be interesting. The Alchemy Technique of the Medicine King Valley is absolutely the best!”

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Laughter rippled through the crowd. Even those old fossils completely agreed. The outside world revered the Medicine King Valley’s Alchemy Technique. It was said to be the pinnacle of alchemy, capable of utterly crushing any outside technique!

Long Xingyun shook his head at the sight. ‘The Medicine King Valley’s Alchemy Technique is indeed excellent, but this is just blind arrogance. The saying ‘there is always a higher mountain and a stronger person’ was absolutely true.’

‘Of course, whether Lin Xuan could knock them down a peg was another question. With such limited time, he had no idea what Lin Xuan’s true skill level was.’

‘He simply chose to trust Lin Xuan’s words. If he really lost, then he would indeed have to take responsibility for himself.’

“How will we know who wins or loses without competing?” Lin Xuan said calmly. “When the competition starts, we’ll see whose skill is superior.”

Lin Xuan’s expression was serene, as if he hadn’t heard a word they said, completely unconcerned with their chatter.

“Fine, we’ll compete! You think we’re scared? You’ll be the one to regret this!”

Someone immediately shouted back at Lin Xuan, still brimming with confidence in their Alchemy Technique.

After this confrontation, Lin Xuan didn’t argue further, as there was no point. Following the exchange, he returned to where Long Yuwei was staying to spend the next few days preparing.

“There’s an Alchemy Furnace here. You can use the next few days to practice. I won’t say more. I just hope you’ll have a surprise in store for us when the time comes!” Long Xingyun said little else, offering no specific guidance. He left everything in Lin Xuan’s hands.

Long Yuwei didn’t ask a single question, either. ‘After so many years, Lin Xuan had always managed to get by on his own, so this time would be no different. In any case, if he failed, she would just stay by his side. That wouldn’t be a problem at all.’

‘First place, huh…’ Lin Xuan looked at the Alchemy Furnace in the room. ‘I should use this time to practice properly. This will be my first time actually practicing an Alchemy Technique. With the memories of so many experts, my alchemy skills are sure to see an explosive improvement.’

‘I have to get that Resurrection Grass. If I can borrow the power of the Medicine King Valley, I won’t have to fear the Yan Family and the Su Family at all!’ A glint flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes. ‘This could be the very opportunity the Lin Family needs to stabilize itself and return to prominence.’