Lin Xiuyuan understood perfectly that everything stemmed from the wonders of the Purple Talisman. Whether it was his current cultivation level or the talent he displayed in the Dao of Talismans, it was all thanks to the Purple Talisman.

He has absolutely no connection to any of those talismanic prodigies or immortal cultivation talents.

This point cannot possibly be leaked in the slightest.

If he truly possesses talent in talismanic arts, or has better spiritual root aptitude, then this matter would be a wonderful thing.

But things didn't go as planned... Although we were bosom friends, we couldn't reach each other despite our differing intentions.

By this point, Lin Xiuyuan understood that while there might be significant self-interest involved, Chen Xue's feelings were undeniable.

However, since the foundation building is not yet complete, the path to immortality is still far away. If we can reach the summit together in the future, we may be able to advance hand in hand.

However, at the very beginning of his cultivation, he did not even dare to hope for minor success. The path to immortality is long, rugged, and dangerous, so how could he dare to disappoint his beloved!

I had no choice but to disappoint her!

Lin Xiuyuan bowed and took his leave, saying calmly:

"I wish to cultivate immortality, detached from worldly troubles. Through countless seasons, I await my return. Soaring to the celestial peaks, my heart remains unchanged, and I will once again pledge my love to my beloved. Farewell, Fellow Daoist Chen!"

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please take care. The path to immortality is arduous; please proceed with caution."

Chen Xue bowed slightly, and when she raised her head again, she watched Lin Xiuyuan's figure gradually disappear into the distance, and a sense of melancholy and disappointment appeared on her face.

Once Lin Xiuyuan's figure had completely disappeared from sight, Chen Xue couldn't help but sigh softly.

At that moment, an old figure appeared quietly and eerily in the courtyard.

"Heh, I didn't expect this kid to refuse such a thing. It's really unexpected. I don't know whether to say he's arrogant or foolish?"

Although the fifth ancestor of the Chen family spoke in a harsh tone, a hint of admiration inexplicably appeared in his eyes.

With such mental fortitude and such unwavering resolve, she is truly an exceptional talent for cultivating immortality!

Looking at the younger generation of the Chen family, and even within the Jin Hai Sect, such Dao Seeds are extremely rare and hard to find.

It's truly a pity that this young man is on the path of talismans, with a firm resolve to seek the supreme and true teachings of the Great Yue Kingdom.

The fifth ancestor of the Chen family glanced at Chen Xue and said indifferently, "Let this child refuse. After all, he is a Spirit Master. His Highness of the Chen family still needs to find a cultivation prodigy so that he can keep up with your pace!"

Chen Xue remained silent for a moment. At her level, the choice of a Daoist partner was already subject to many restrictions. Although she no longer needed to consider any matters of arranged marriage, those were matters for the other direct descendants of the Chen family to consider now.

What she needs to find is a Daoist partner who can help the Chen family, assist her, prioritize the Chen family, and be under her control!

Therefore, finding a rogue cultivator who is a prodigy in cultivation is undoubtedly the best option.

Secondly, there are prodigy talisman masters like Lin Xiuyuan. With the resources and cultivation of the entire family, he is bound to grow and is expected to reach the Golden Core stage. Once he can refine high-level spirit talismans, he will play a very important role for the entire force.

Although Lin Xiuyuan was not the best choice, their shared experience in the secret place made Chen Xue look at him differently.

The extraordinary skills and sharp mind she displayed, which turned the tide of the battle, truly impressed Chen Xue. The situation was quite clear: if it weren't for Lin Xiuyuan, she would never have ascended to the position of Her Highness.

Despite the considerations of self-interest, the deep-seated emotions that touched Chen Xue were the main reason she brought up the matter; it's just a pity...

Chen Xue sighed, the disappointment and melancholy in her eyes quickly disappearing. After all, she was a cultivator, and the path to immortality always came first. For someone in her position, matters of personal affection were often intertwined with considerations of self-interest, and these considerations carried a significant weight…

Therefore, Chen Xue felt regretful for a moment, then stopped worrying about it and instead looked apologetic and said somewhat nervously, "I apologize, Fifth Ancestor, but I took it upon myself to give you this piece of Netherworld Orchid."

"It's alright. Now that the clan has designated you as His Highness of the Chen Clan, you naturally have decision-making power. It's just that your second uncle won't be needed anymore..."

The fifth ancestor of the Chen family spoke calmly, his expression indifferent and serene.

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"Deacon Huang, please take care."

In the City Lord's Mansion, in the miscellaneous hall, Huang Peng slowly and leisurely left, with disciples respectfully bowing to him along the way.

Although Huang Pengcai is still only at the eleventh level of Qi Refining and failed to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and theoretically has no future to speak of, he is becoming more and more popular now.

Because of the deaths of Li and his nephew, he was unable to return to Jinhaizong to develop his career.

Then, because Beihe Market was besieged by the demonic forces one after another, and was deliberately tricked by Old Ancestor Jiang, who opened the defensive formation to lure them into a trap, the entire market suffered heavy losses and was greatly destroyed. Countless people died and many places were destroyed.

Therefore, he was fortunate enough to survive. He was originally a minor supervisor, but he was given important responsibilities during the post-war reconstruction and was promoted to a steward in the miscellaneous storeroom of the city lord's mansion.

These past years have been incredibly smooth sailing, and I even managed to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill, but unfortunately, I failed to break through the barrier.

He was nearing sixty, so he no longer considered the Foundation Establishment process. Now that he held a "high position," he might be able to accumulate resources and connections to create a Huang family of cultivators.

This was a thought that had arisen in Huang Peng's mind after his failure to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and now this thought was growing stronger and stronger...

"Luckily, those Li uncle and nephew went back on their word, otherwise I would have died out there with them. Those two bastards deserved to die..."

Huang Pengcai recalled the matter again, and couldn't help but look smug and sarcastic. "However, the situation has become chaotic again. It seems that I still need to find connections to return to the Jin Hai Sect of Yan State as soon as possible."

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