"Brother Lin, I've brought you what you asked for."
Several figures appeared in the corridor inside the courtyard. Zhao Zichuan walked in front and called out to Lin Xiaofei, who was not far away.
Lin Xiaofei, who was sitting in the pavilion with his eyes closed to rest, immediately opened his eyes, his heart filled with joy. He quickly got up and walked towards Zhao Zichuan.
Suddenly, Lin Xiaofei's eyes flashed, and he immediately noticed a young man in a white Taoist robe behind Zhao Zichuan. The young man had delicate features, a smile on his lips, but his eyes were slightly narrowed as he looked at him.
His eyes held a faint hint of killing intent, as if he were looking at prey.
As Lin Xiaofei moved, he used his Illusionary Eye Technique to ascertain the person's cultivation level, and thought to himself:
"To be so young and already at the peak of the eighth level of Qi Refining, truly worthy of being from a cultivation family."
He gained some understanding of this person.
As Zhao Zichuan approached, Lin Xiaofei jokingly said:
"Brother Zichuan, I've been waiting for you for almost two days. I thought you weren't planning on coming to see me."
“Yesterday morning, I briefly told Uncle Zhen about what happened between us, and then sent people to the spirit field to dig up the water insect crystal grass. However, the people who went there encountered some trouble and were delayed for a day.”
"I'm sorry to have kept you waiting, Brother Lin."
As he spoke, Zhao Zichuan glanced at the servant beside him, who immediately stepped forward and handed a delicate wooden box to Lin Xiaofei.
Zhao Zichuan then said:
"Brother Lin, the wooden box you're holding contains a top-grade aquatic insect crystal grass."
"Thank you, Brother Zichuan."
Lin Xiaofei took the wooden box, nodded, and was overjoyed. With a smile on his face, he opened the box.
Inside the wooden box lay a nine-petaled, crystal-green spiritual herb. Each leaf resembled a flattened worm, a characteristic of the Water Insect Crystal Grass.
"Brother Lin, you have what you asked for."
I also plan to leave here and return to Southeast County as soon as possible. However, before I leave, I want to introduce you to my Uncle Zhen.
Zhao Zichuan said.
"Okay!" Lin Xiaofei agreed and followed Zhao Zichuan toward the living room of the Zhao residence.
After walking for more than thirty minutes through the winding corridors of the mansion, Lin Xiaofei was surprised. As expected of the residence of one of the major cultivation families in Shifeng County, every corridor had a different green landscape.
Moreover, the entire mansion seemed to be shrouded in an array, causing the spiritual energy floating in the sky to continuously converge into the mansion.
This experience broadened his horizons.
Soon, Lin Xiaofei was led by Zhao Zichuan to the living room of the mansion.
A middle-aged man with a ruddy complexion, gentle eyes, and wearing a purple Taoist robe, who looked slightly old, was sitting in the living room.
This person was Zhao Zhen, who possessed the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
"Lin Xiaofei greets Patriarch Zhao."
Before Zhao Zichuan could introduce him, Lin Xiaofei immediately knew who this person was and quickly cupped his hands in greeting.
"Haha, the Second Young Master's savior has arrived, please have a seat."
Yesterday, the second young master said that you saved his life. I wanted to invite you over to show you hospitality, but I heard that you hadn't rested all night, so I didn't bother you.
"I wonder if Young Master Lin is resting well at your residence."
Upon seeing Lin Xiaofei, Zhao Zhen immediately stood up, walked over, and said...
"Everything is fine."
Lin Xiaofei made a polite remark.
"Brother Lin, please stay at my residence for a few more days. I have urgent business to attend to and must leave soon."
Zhao Zichuan, who was standing to the side, said.
“Young Master Lin, I heard from the Second Young Master that you will stay in the county town for a few more days. My Zhao family is located in a central position in Shifeng County Town, and can be accessed in all four directions: east, west, north, and south.”
Living in my house will make it convenient for you to visit different neighborhoods or buy whatever you need.
Moreover, according to the second young master, you are young enough to have reached the early stage of the ninth level of Qi Refining, which shows that you are a person with exceptional talent.
"Since you reside in my residence, we can also absorb some of your talent for cultivating immortality."
Zhao Zhen quickly spoke up as well.
Zhao Zhong, who was standing to the side, changed his expression slightly. He hadn't expected that even the head of the family would want Lin Xiaofei to stay. This would hinder his plans, and he couldn't help but feel even angrier.
At this moment, Zhao Zhen wanted to keep Lin Xiaofei because of Zhao Zichuan, and also to show Zhao Zichuan.
After all, he knew in his heart that Zhao Zichuan would definitely be in charge of the Zhao family in the future, so befriending him now would only bring him benefits and no harm in the future.
"Thank you for your kindness, Patriarch Zhao and Brother Zichuan. Now that I have what I wanted, I plan to go elsewhere, so I won't bother you any longer."
Lin Xiaofei smiled and said.
He stayed at the mansion for a day and felt that there were more rules there than when he was in the Qingfeng Gang, which made him feel very bored and he naturally did not want to stay any longer.
Taking advantage of Zhao Zichuan's departure, he also walked towards the gate of the Zhao residence.
"Brother Lin, see you again someday."
Upon arriving at the street outside the Zhao residence, Zhao Zichuan greeted Lin Xiaofei before turning to leave.
He originally wanted Lin Xiaofei to go to Southeast County with him, but after thinking about it, he decided against it. After all, he was about to join the Starry Sky Sect, and it was hard to say whether they would meet again in the future.
Lin Xiaofei walked down the street with a cat-like creature, thinking to himself:
A mature Water Insect Crystal Grass planted in the space bead will probably produce several seeds in no time, allowing me to grow a large number of Water Insect Crystal Grasses myself.
However, given my current peak Qi Refining Ninth Level, I still need to take a Breakthrough Pill to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.
It seems I need to hurry and collect other types of Five Elements Spiritual Herbs.
The five elemental herbs are rare and precious medicinal herbs in the eyes of first- and second-tier alchemists, and are usually used for alchemy.
Even among alchemists of the same level, the success rate of refining Breakthrough Pills varies.
Some people need to advance to the second-tier alchemist level by refining other pills before they dare to refine the Breakthrough Pill; otherwise, at least ninety out of a hundred people will fail to refine it.
After all, the Five Elements Spirit Herbs are too precious and not easy to cultivate. If the alchemy fails, all the medicinal materials will be destroyed, which is a losing proposition.
"Although I have some experience in alchemy, it seems that I need to refine more pills and increase the success rate if I want to refine a Breakthrough Pill."
Oh, right, I also have the recipe for the Foundation Establishment Pill, and I need to collect the medicinal herbs from it.
If taking the Breakthrough Pill fails to break through, then we'll have to consider refining the Foundation Establishment Pill.
After thinking for a moment, Lin Xiaofei muttered to himself:
"Let's go check out the Azure Dragon Merchant Guild first; perhaps we can buy what I want."
After parting ways with Zhao Zichuan, he inquired with passersby and learned that the largest trading place for cultivators in Shifeng County was the Qinglong Chamber of Commerce in the West District.
Without hesitation, Lin Xiaofei rode on the back of the cat-beast and headed towards the West District.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com