Finally, Lin Xiuyuan, still somewhat unsatisfied, stood up, cupped his hands, and said:

"Senior Sister Wang, I have benefited greatly from this discussion and would love to continue. However, I have some business to attend to in Pingshan City, so I must take my leave."

"It's alright, there will be opportunities in the future. To be honest, I didn't expect to gain so much from sitting down and discussing the Dao with my junior brother. It was truly beyond my expectations."

Wang Qiuhe stood up to see him off, and said with a sigh.

Lin Xiuyuan also felt something; their mental journeys during this discussion were roughly the same.

For a moment, the two looked at each other and couldn't help but laugh.

As Wang Qiuhe saw Lin Xiu off, she stood there, her expression filled with a mixture of emotion and amazement, watching the light of Lin Xiu disappear into the distance.

"Sigh, this Junior Brother Lin's talent in talismanic arts is even more terrifying than I expected. He probably surpasses me by a small margin. Even those few prodigies in the Purple Mansion stage might not be able to compare."

"It seems that the position of Chief of the Lingxiao Sect will soon have another strong contender..."

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Pingshan City.

The bustling atmosphere of Xinyuan Pavilion, located in the heart of the city, seemed impossible to penetrate.

The entire teahouse is antique in style, with upturned eaves and carved beams and painted rafters. The roof is covered with green tiles, which, after weathering the wind and rain, appear even more dignified and ancient.

Like the Nine Kingdoms Alliance, this is not an ordinary teahouse. The spiritual teas served here are all top-quality and exquisite, which are extremely beneficial to cultivators. However, the price is also expensive, and it is mostly frequented by powerful cultivators and people of high status.

They even provide spiritual tea for those at the Golden Core stage, which shows that they are no ordinary people.

Lin Xiuyuan initially thought this was part of the Great Yue Kingdom's influence, but after arriving in the Great Yue Kingdom, he realized that this was not the case. At most, it was a regional headquarters within the Great Yue Kingdom, coordinating various regions.

Its headquarters are probably not in the Southern State, but rather from the Great Gan Dynasty.

Its background is far more unfathomable than one might imagine.

Lin Xiuyuan strolled inside and, guided by a waiter, arrived at a private room on the third floor.

It seems the Xu family is indeed very sincere and genuinely wants to resolve this feud...

Lin Xiuyuan seemed to be deep in thought. He arrived at the door of the private room, a fleeting thought in his eyes, before pushing the door open and entering.

In the large private room, only one person was sitting alone. It was Elder Xu, whom they had met in front of Wang Yangshan's cave that day!

The table was already covered with all kinds of exquisite pastries, all of which exuded a strong spiritual energy, clearly indicating that they were various expensive spiritual delicacies.

However, the one with the richest spiritual energy was the pot of spiritual tea placed in front of Elder Xu, which exuded a refreshing fragrance that made people feel relaxed and invigorated.

It's probably a premium spiritual tea from the Foundation Establishment stage, which shows the Xu family's sincerity.

"I apologize for keeping Elder Xu waiting."

Lin Xiuyuan cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and said.

"Hehe, no, I haven't been here long either. Besides, it's worth waiting a little longer to have such a monstrous talent as Junior Nephew Lin grace us with his presence and take a seat."

"Come, Nephew Lin, don't be so formal, please take a seat."

Xu Yuanji said with a smile, full of kindness and friendliness, showing no trace of the demeanor of an elder, but rather like an equal.

However, Lin Xiuyuan did not act presumptuously. Instead, he respectfully bowed before taking his seat.

He knew that the other party's attitude was not solely because of him.

Even so, his reputation as an unparalleled genius is enough to make people wary.

But his name had already spread long before the competition.

At that time, however, the Xu family did not come to their door to take the initiative to resolve the matter.

It was simply because they saw him break through the obstacles and withstand the pressure from the Han family, demonstrating not only talent in talismanic arts but also first-rate talent in cultivation. Only then did they accumulate enough apprehension...

But the most important reason is probably because he became a disciple of Wang Yangshan.

This background is probably the reason why the other party had such a friendly attitude.

After all, what does it matter if someone is a prodigy?

If it dies young, it is no longer a monster.

Faced with a behemoth like the Han family, even a prodigy with an unparalleled reputation would probably be no match for them.

But now he has a powerful background. While he may not be able to rival the Han family, he at least has a strong enough backing to protect him, shield him from storms, and allow this 'seed' to face the rising sun, absorb enough nutrients, and grow continuously until it becomes a towering tree!

Compared to a family of cultivators, especially a Golden Core family, which has weathered many storms and possesses its own strength, a prodigy is indeed formidable, but a prodigy who has not yet grown up is still just a little kid.

To crush it, you only need to consider how much you're willing to pay and whether it's worth the effort...

They don't even have the right to have an equal dialogue!

However, given the stable and unbreakable environment for growth, coupled with deep-rooted connections, the cost of erasing such a situation would be far beyond what is acceptable.

Perhaps, it was within the Han family's tolerance limit.

However, this was far beyond the means of an ordinary family like the Xu family. The costs of reconciliation and enmity were disproportionately high.

With the Xu family's resources, they might not even be able to compare to the Zhou family, which was in decline, let alone the Wang family.

They were no longer able to suppress Lin Xiuyuan!

Sooner or later, Lin Xiuyuan will likely grow up, and the price he pays then will be unbearable for an ordinary family like the Xu family.

In the world of cultivation, the strong are always respected. Faced with overwhelming martial power, even an entire sect would have a headache, let alone a Golden Core family.

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