"You are definitely not ordinary people. Who exactly are you, and what is your purpose in coming to the Lin family?" Lin Yan continued to ask.

“We are a reclusive family, and this trip is merely for the purpose of traveling the mortal world,” Yuan Zhexian replied.

Lin Yan thought to himself, "A reclusive family? It's rumored that reclusive families don't concern themselves with worldly affairs, but their strength is terrifying. Even imperial dynasties or some holy lands dare not easily provoke them. Moreover, this person doesn't have any spiritual energy fluctuations, but the spiritual energy fluctuations of the people accompanying him are quite strong. They are probably his subordinates. A descendant of a reclusive family? It seems I can make some plans."

He then said, "Since you are a descendant of a reclusive family, how about we make a deal?"

"Tell me about it." Yuan Zhexian was also intrigued; this person was probably the first to dare to make a deal with him.

"I recently acquired a treasure, but someone with ill intentions tried to steal it. I managed to escape, but I'm afraid they'll come looking for me sooner or later. Therefore, I'd like to ask you, young master, to help me deal with these people. To express my gratitude, I'm willing to offer some elixirs and medicinal herbs." "My elixirs and herbs have effects several times greater than their original value. What do you say, young master?"

After pondering for a moment, Yuan Zhexian readily agreed to his request. Lin Yan then left Yuan Zhexian's room with a shrewd and calculating look in his eyes.

At this moment, four figures flashed and appeared in front of Yuan Zhexian. Then Yuan Zifeng cupped his hands to Yuan Zhexian and said, "Divine Child, I have discovered that all the spiritual pills and herbs on this person are grown by himself, and these spiritual pills and herbs grow extremely fast and their medicinal effects are several times to more than ten times that of the original."

After Yuan Zifeng finished speaking, Yuan Ruochu and Ji Jingtian were slightly shocked. Even the best herbalists in the Upper Realm could only cultivate elixirs with a few times to ten times their original efficacy. And Lin Yan could actually achieve more than ten times the efficacy? Did he possess the talent of an unparalleled herbalist?

After being discovered, most people would take elixirs, medicinal herbs, and spiritual plants back to their families to cultivate and nurture them again. Those who cultivate and nurture these plants are called herbalists, just like alchemists, one cultivates and the other refines.

"Divine Child, you still agreed to his request? This is too troublesome. How about I capture him and search his soul directly? Everything will be clear at a glance." Yuan Ruochu said at this moment.

“No!” Yuan Zhexian denied.

"Why?" Yuan Ruochu asked, puzzled.

At this moment, Yuan Zhexian explained, "This person has two aspects: First, his natural talent is extremely ordinary. Second, he doesn't possess the innate spiritual power of a pharmacist. Yet, he can still cultivate elixirs and herbs with several times the yield of the original. This can only mean that the problem lies with the soil."

Then Yuan Zhexian continued, "He mentioned earlier that he obtained a treasure and was being hunted down. I think it must be this soil. This person is not a chosen one, but he possesses an unparalleled opportunity. If we search his soul, we will know the location of that soil, but we will be unable to enter due to the issue of opportunity. Unless someone with unparalleled opportunity leads us into a place that produces this kind of soil, no one can enter. That place may be our target for this trip to the mortal realm. That's why we're keeping him around. Now, not only can we not touch him, but we also need to use him. I have a plan for everything."

Upon hearing what Yuan Zhexian said, everyone immediately understood. Yuan Yan'er exclaimed in admiration, "Wow, Divine Child, you're amazing! Not only did you see the problem, but you also planned to use him. Unlike some people who just search souls at the drop of a hat!" She then stuck out her tongue at Yuan Ruochu.

"Alright, alright," Yuan Zhexian waved his hand and said, "Let's leave it at that for now. You may all leave."

"Yes, Divine Child," the four bowed and then left the room.

Just after everyone left, Yuan Zhexian smiled slightly and said, "It seems tonight is destined to be a sleepless night."

At this moment, another figure appeared in Yuan Zhexian's room. Yuan Zhexian, still gazing at the bright white moon, said without turning her head, "Miss, what urgent matter brings you out here so late at night?"

A graceful figure slowly walked out; it was Zhao Zixuan.

"I've heard that you are a descendant of a reclusive sect, so I have a question I'd like to ask you to answer," Zhao Zixuan said.

"What is it?" Yuan Zhexian asked.

"I wonder if you know about the Xuan Yin Cha Body, young master?" Zhao Zixuan asked with a look of anticipation.

Yuan Zhexian smiled slightly and immediately said, "The Xuan Yin Cha Body is a cold body. Moreover, those who possess the Xuan Yin Cha Body suffer from the erosion of cold poison every day. And more importantly, those who possess the Xuan Yin Cha Body will not live past the age of twenty."

Upon hearing Yuan Zhexian's words, Zhao Zixuan's body trembled slightly. This was because she possessed the Xuan Yin Cha Body. At this moment, filled with hope, she continued to ask, "Then, young master, do you have a way to save me?"

“Of course there is a way to save us,” Yuan Zhexian said.

"Then, young master, could you please tell me?" Zhao Zixuan asked anxiously.

"Why should I tell you? Even if I did, there would be nothing you could do," Yuan Zhexian said calmly, looking at the anxious Zhao Zixuan.

"This...?" Zhao Zixuan was completely panicked.

Then, contrary to his usual demeanor, Yuan Zhexian said, "However, saving a life is more meritorious than building a seven-story pagoda. Miss Zixuan, I can help you, but..."

"But what?" Zhao Zixuan asked immediately.

“However, the Xuan Yin Cha Body needs an extremely yang substance to dispel the cold poison within the body. This extremely yang substance will generate high temperature in the process of dispelling the cold poison. If you are wearing clothes, it may damage your skin. Therefore, you need to take off your clothes,” Yuan Zhexian said.

"Ah?!" Zhao Zixuan was shocked, but she also thought to herself, "He wouldn't be trying to take advantage of me, would he?!"

"Don't worry, Miss Zixuan, I am a gentleman and I will never harm you in the slightest. If you think I am taking advantage of you, I can simply close my eyes. If that doesn't work, then I really can't help you." Yuan Zhexian said with great conviction.

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