"Young friend, you are still injured, there's no need for such formalities."
The old man was very kind. He waved his hand with a smile, indicating that Lin Xiuyuan should not be reserved and should sit down to talk.
Lin Xiuyuan nervously sat down on one side of the bed.
The old man casually pulled over a chair, sat down, and looked Lin Xiuyuan up and down before smiling and saying, "Lin Xiuyuan is indeed a handsome man. No wonder Xiaoxue speaks highly of you. Speaking of which, this opportunity is entirely thanks to you, young friend Lin. I have come here today to express my gratitude."
"You're too kind, senior. Since it's something we've agreed to do, and we're working together to plan for opportunities, it's all for our own benefit. This is just doing our duty; helping others is helping ourselves."
Lin Xiuyuan spoke politely and modestly, cautiously glancing up at the old man. He didn't believe that such a high-level cultivator had come merely to express gratitude...
The old man smiled and continued, "Young friend Lin, you are too modest. As Xiaoxue said, this trip was entirely due to your ability to turn the tide. Such skills and such wisdom make you one of the best among the younger generation."
After offering his praise, he abruptly changed the subject, extending an olive branch: "According to Xiaoxue, young friend Lin is a rogue cultivator? And possesses monstrous talent in the Dao of Talismans. Now that you are nearing the Foundation Establishment stage, the four necessities of Dharma, wealth, companions, and land are indispensable for us cultivators. Cultivating alone will ultimately hinder your path, especially after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, where each of these becomes of paramount importance. So, I wonder if young friend Lin has any plans to join a sect or aristocratic family?"
Upon seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan's eyes flickered. Was it merely to win him over? Chen Xue had already mentioned that... He probably had other motives!
Lin Xiuyuan changed his mind and politely declined. He had already made up his mind about this matter and would not waver at the moment.
"Thank you for your high regard, senior. However, I wonder if Fellow Daoist Chen has mentioned that I accidentally discovered my parents' belongings in a secret place? If I successfully establish my foundation, I will be heading to the Great Yue. I can only thank you for your kindness."
“It’s alright. Da Yue is also in the Southern Province. Although the journey is long, it’s not like the ends of the earth. A round trip won’t take too long. If you’re willing, my Chen family will arrange everything.”
Upon hearing this, the old man maintained his kind smile and waved his hand.
Lin Xiuyuan had no choice but to continue to politely decline, saying, "I can only thank you for your high regard, senior. I take the Dao of Talismans as my foundation and have some longing for the Great Yue. Moreover, I am returning to my mother clan, the Zhou clan, and may stay there to cultivate."
Seeing that Lin Xiuyuan had repeatedly refused and that he truly had no such intention, the old man narrowed his eyes slightly, but the smile on his face did not change much, only becoming somewhat forced and insincere.
"Since that's the case, then I won't dwell on this matter any longer. I have something else I'd like to mention to young friend Lin..."
The old man paused, his gaze fixed on Lin Xiuyuan. An invisible aura of menace emanated from his eyes, making Lin Xiuyuan feel inexplicably oppressed. He then continued calmly:
"Young friend Lin, some opportunities, if they are meant for you, will eventually be yours. Such as this high-grade Foundation Establishment Pill, and those rare spiritual herbs, although rare and precious, are of use to you and are urgently needed, so my Chen family will not be stingy with them."
"However, some opportunities are far beyond your control, young friend. You may never be able to use them in this lifetime. Keeping them will only add to your worries, constantly worrying about them being leaked and attracting covetous eyes. People should be more content and at peace, especially us cultivators. We need to be more careful and cautious in order to go further on the path of immortality. Don't you agree, young friend?"
Lin Xiuyuan's heart skipped a beat, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "What was bound to happen has finally happened."
Lin Xiuyuan had anticipated this and prepared himself mentally beforehand. Without any hesitation or reluctance, he took out a jade box, respectfully presented it with both hands, and said:
“What you say is very true, senior. I have been thinking about it and have always been hesitant. Now, after hearing your words, I am enlightened. Therefore, I plan to give this item to the Chen family in exchange for some resources that I can use now.”
"Otherwise, having such a precious and rare item on one's person would truly be as the senior said, a constant state of anxiety, fearing that one day it might bring about one's death."
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