Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 218: Giving Gifts

Ouyang Daoyong’s six disciples came and went in a hurry, leaving behind a pile of gifts, and even that senior brother sent someone with a congratulatory gift.

Looking at the pile of gifts, Zhong Lin felt both happy and despondent.

Happy because among these gifts, various types of Spiritual Medicines, Spirit Stones, Martial Arts Skills, Elixirs, and Elixir Recipes were all available. Especially the senior brother, who even sent a Spiritual Artifact, and it was a sword-type Spiritual Artifact.

The moment the gifts were opened, Zhong Lin was startled by the generosity.

Each Spiritual Artifact represents a fallen Yunling Realm master, one can imagine its preciousness. Even at the once-a-decade grand auction in Purple Cloud City, a Spiritual Artifact appears as a lot only once in a hundred years.

Despondent also because of this. Look at how generous these True Disciples are, and then look at himself.

Damn!

The Soul Nourishing Ring trembled for a while, and Chen Jia’s figure emerged, looking at the surrounding environment, and then at the ground full of gifts, sighed: "Years ago when I left the Xuan Gui Continent and first arrived at the Luoxing Islands, I didn’t have such fortune. It took me a hundred years of struggling to barely gain a foothold, with many close calls. A slight misstep would lead to my demise; being a Pill Master is good!"

Zhong Lin didn’t refute, smilingly said: "Someone with skills won’t starve anywhere; I’m also grateful that there is Pill Master heritage left on Xuan Gui Continent."

"Do you wish to go back once?"

Zhong Lin pondered, confused: "Is it that obvious?"

"Going back once wouldn’t hurt, but if you want to bring people out, it’s best to take only one or two, and don’t reveal the information about the Transmission Array." Chen Jia said.

"Why?"

"Sin Blood descendants."

There was deep hatred in Chen Jia’s eyes.

"I suspect that people from Xuan Gui Continent might carry a mysterious aura. It was likely this aura that exposed my identity. The Luoxing Islands are remote, so taking one or two people isn’t obvious, but if there are more, it’s different. No one can guarantee that people won’t discover your identity here."

Zhong Lin’s expression became solemn; this was indeed a problem.

Even though the concept of "Sin Blood descendants" was unclear, based on his own past reading experience and Chen Jia’s grim situation, he could be sure it was definitely not a good thing, and it must be hidden with great effort.

"Master, is there any solution? Do I have to hide on Luoxing Islands all my life?" Zhong Lin asked with a somber face.

"The moment I went out, I was recognized and had my body shattered; only the remnant soul fled back to Xuan Gui Continent. I don’t know much more than you do, but since identification might be through aura, the best solution is to cultivate Martial Arts Skills that can conceal aura, the more advanced the better, preferably those that can also hide the soul’s aura." Chen Jia suggested.

Zhong Lin could only nod helplessly; this was currently the best solution unless he found out what "Sin Blood descendants" truly were and how they were being recognized.

With a wave, Zhong Lin collected all the items into the Storage Bracelet, stood up, and descended the mountain heading towards Purple Cloud City.

...

"Ah!"

Tang Xueyuan screamed, throwing herself into Zhong Lin’s arms, hanging onto him like a koala bear.

"Boohoo... Master, I thought you didn’t want me anymore."

Tang Xueyuan sobbed in Zhong Lin’s embrace, clutching his waist tightly, unwilling to let go.

The news of Zhong Lin stepping up as a Fifth Grade Alchemist and becoming an Inner Sect Elder of the Purple Cloud Sect had long spread throughout Purple Cloud City, causing Tang Xueyuan to be anxious, fearing that Zhong Lin would forsake her and no longer pay attention.

Thus, upon seeing Zhong Lin appear again in Wind Willow Alley, Tang Xueyuan couldn’t restrain her emotions any longer, feeling like an abandoned pup finding its owner, full of complex emotions.

Zhong Lin reached out, patted Tang Xueyuan’s head, and teased: "You serve me so well, how could I bear to forsake you?"

Tang Xueyuan, with a seductive glance, coyly said: "I can serve you even better."

With that, she slid down from Zhong Lin, crouched down, leaned forward...

After a while, Tang Xueyuan wiped her mouth and slowly stood up.

"Master, you really became an Elder of the Purple Cloud Sect’s Inner Sect?"

"Yes."

"Then... then..."

Zhong Lin lightly tapped Tang Xueyuan’s forehead with a smile: "You’ve got some nerve playing tricks on me. Pack up and come with me to Flowing Cloud Mountain, from now on manage Fire Cloud Palace for me."

"Thank you, Master."

Tang Xueyuan excitedly leapt on the spot several times, trying to plant a kiss on Zhong Lin’s face, but was nudged away by Zhong Lin, before running back to her room to pack.

Watching Tang Xueyuan’s bouncing figure, Zhong Lin gave a faint smile.

Since she had served him so long and possessed some management skills, why not give her a chance?

Moments later, Tang Xueyuan emerged from the room, patted the storage bag on her waist, took Zhong Lin’s arm, and walked outside without a trace of reluctance.

What a joke, she had lived here for years and it was just rented; now she’s going to live a good life with her Master in the Purple Cloud Sect, why would she feel reluctant?

As they pushed open the door, two figures were anxiously waiting outside. Seeing Zhong Lin come out, they hesitated to approach, full of uncertainty.

Zhong Lin paused and smiled: "Brother Gao."

Upon hearing Zhong Lin’s voice, the man dared to approach, and it was none other than Gao Xin and his wife.

"Elder Zhong..."

Gao Xin’s voice brimmed with flattery, bending and cringing, almost kneeling.

Xu Bin also performed a deep bow, looking at Zhong Lin with heated eyes, full of jealousy towards Tang Xueyuan.

Previously she thought Tang Xueyuan found a good backer; now it’s clear it’s a truly powerful support, one that reaches the heavens.

She considered her looks not inferior, yet now their statuses seemed worlds apart.

"Congratulations to Elder Zhong for rising as a Fifth Grade Alchemist." Gao Xin fawned.

"Thank you," Zhong Lin nodded with a smile: "The purchase of Treasure Fish can stop, you’ve made quite a bit these days; see you around."

Without paying any attention to Gao Xin’s pale face, Zhong Lin stepped out of Wind Willow Alley.

Tang Xueyuan sneered at Gao Xin and his wife, following closely behind. freёweɓnovel.com

"Master, I think you should have confiscated all the Spirit Stones Gao Xin took under your name, don’t know where he got the nerve to see you." Tang Xueyuan coldly remarked.

Zhong Lin had Gao Xin collect Treasure Fish due to needing to practice Dragon Tiger Golden Body, and each Treasure Fish could fetch an extra Spirit Stone. Initially, Gao Xin was dutiful, but over time he became conceited and greedy, even using Zhong Lin’s name as a Fourth Grade Alchemist to force buy and sell.

Zhong Lin pinched Tang Xueyuan’s nose and said: "Rest assured, Gao Xin won’t have a good time catching ahead."

Tang Xueyuan smiled as she recalled: "Looking forward to the show. Without your support, those Gao Xin bullied will definitely not let him go; he’s doomed."

She also secretly felt fortunate that she never slacked on tasks assigned by Zhong Lin and didn’t play any tricks, otherwise, her end might be like Gao Xin’s, lacking any present glory.