A Huge Flying Boat Has Arrived Outside!

The Lin Household, to which Lin Ying belongs, is located in the Taibai Mountain Range.

The Taibai Mountain Range are the core area of the Yuan Kingdom's Spirit Veins, stretching for thousands of kilometers and traversing the Yuan Kingdom, the Yue Kingdom, and several surrounding countries.

The mountains are rich in Spiritual Qi, and are dotted with cultivation Aristocratic Clan, minor sects, and markets. The Lin Household is one of them.

The Lin Household occupies a secluded valley in the mountains.

The valley is flat, with a stream flowing through it, and more than ten pavilions and residences lined up on both banks.

These buildings are not grand; they have blue tiles and wooden eaves, and are simple and practical. However, they are well-organized, and the lanterns hanging under the eaves are all painted with the Lin Household family's emblem.

Scattered among the courtyards are several spiritual fields. Even in winter, a thin layer of pale blue spiritual light still covers the ridges, protecting the Spirit Plants that overwinter beneath.

As a powerful Aristocratic Clan with the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator in charge, this entire valley belongs to the Lin Household.

As the year draws to a close, the valley is at its liveliest.

The cobblestone road was bustling with people. The Lin Household cultivators and their non-family retainers greeted wave after wave of visitors with beaming smiles, keeping them incredibly busy.

Everyone in this area knows that Lin Ying, the proud daughter of the Lin Household, returns from the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect every year at this time to celebrate the New Year.

And she is also a peak first-tier Alchemist!

For small Aristocratic Clan, minor sects, and Rogue Cultivators, Alchemists are extremely rare.

Lin Ying, a legitimate Alchemist who cultivates at the Dan Pill Peak the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, produces pills of extremely high quality, which are always highly sought-after items on the market.

Therefore, every year-end, a large number of cultivators would arrive upon hearing the news, seeking elixirs.

Of course, besides seeking elixirs, some cultivators had other motives.

That was a marriage alliance.

Lin Ying possesses considerable talent in alchemy and is also of Higher Vehicle cultivation aptitude. Moreover, she cultivates in a top-tier sect like the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect. In addition, she has an outstanding and beautiful appearance and a gentle and calm temperament. Such a female cultivator would be the most ideal match for any male cultivator of the right age.

So, ever since Lin Ying turned twenty, every year around this time, Foundation Establishment cultivators from other Aristocratic Clan or minor sects would bring their outstanding juniors to visit her.

On the surface, it was an old-timer visiting Lin Qiaohua, the patriarch of the Lin Household, to catch up and exchange pleasantries, but everyone knew what he was really up to.

Lin Qiaohua, the Lin Qiaohua of the Lin Household, was well aware of the situation, but she had never given any response over the years.

After all, Lin Ying is the pride of the Lin Household, Alchemist herself, and formal disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, with a bright future ahead of her.

Becoming inner disciple in the future is almost a certainty.

How could Lin Qiaohua possibly arrange dao companion for her at this critical juncture?

This is a complete drag!

Admittedly, among the young talents who came to visit, there were indeed a few outstanding ones.

Among them were outer disciples of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, highly regarded disciples of the Golden Core Sect, and young cultivators who had made a name for themselves in various market forces, such as the young Alchemist from the Miaoshou Pharmacy in Taibai Market.

But in Lin Qiaohua's eyes, none of these qualities were worthy of her beloved great-granddaughter.

However, although she and Lin Ying didn't have any feelings for these young people, they couldn't stop them from approaching them year after year, their enthusiasm was so overwhelming that it gave them a headache.

This year's situation is somewhat different.

The Han Household has arrived.

The Han Household is one of the top cultivation Aristocratic Clan in the Yue Kingdom. With an ancestor in the Early Golden Core presiding over the family, they can be considered a truly prestigious family in this region.

The Han Household has sent two cultivators at the Peak Foundation Establishment, making quite a spectacle.

Accompanying them was a handsome young man carrying a folding fan.

The young man's name was Han Fei.

Han Fei was in his early twenties, tall and slender, with fair skin and handsome features.

He wore a moon-white long robe with a light gold belt around his waist and held a jade-shaped folding fan in his hand. The way he stood there exuded the composure unique to scions of the Aristocratic Clan.

He was sitting opposite Lin Qiaohua at this moment, his attitude respectful but not humble, with a gentle and proper smile on his face, showing no arrogance of a Golden Core family scion.

Lin Qiaohua sized up the young man in front of her and said with a smile, "So, Xiao Fei, you're ranked very high in the outer sect?"

Han Fei smiled slightly, gently closing his folding fan, and said humbly, "I wouldn't dare to lie to Senior Lin, I just entered the top 100 this year, ranking ninety- Shijiu. I still need to work twice as hard to avoid being pushed down."

Lin Qiaohua's smile immediately became even more amiable, and a hint of undisguised surprise even flashed in her eyes. "Xiao Fei is actually so amazing, ranking among the top 100 outer disciples of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect. This is truly a genuine skill, and his future is limitless. Perhaps one day, he can become Golden Core True Person like your ancestor."

The old friends and their younger relatives who had been smiling obsequiously twitched their lips involuntarily.

Their purpose in seeking Lin Qiaohua's help was naturally also for Lin Ying's sake, and they were fully aware of Han Fei's intentions.

But Han Fei's conditions were just too good.

The Han family is a family of Golden Core cultivators, and Han Fei himself has made it into the top 100 of the outer sect of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect through sheer strength!

In a top sect like the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, the prestige of being among the top 100 outer disciples is well-known to everyone present.

Just as Lin Qiaohua said, if he has another fortuitous opportunity in the future, Han Fei really has a chance to step into the Golden Core Realm.

How can their younger relatives compare?

The old cultivators exchanged glances subconsciously, each reading a hint of bitterness in the other's eyes.

They originally hoped to take advantage of the fact that the Lin Household girl hadn't fully grown up yet, and see if they could get close enough to her.

Unexpectedly, even the direct descendants of the Golden Core families have their eyes on the Lin family girl.

Looking at Lin Qiaohua's beaming old face, they felt even more uncomfortable.

Lin Qiaohua held her teacup, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "Xiao Fei, how did you know about my Yingying?"

A look of reminiscence crossed Han Fei's face, his smile gentle and frank, "Two months ago, I went to Pill Peak to exchange for pills and happened to meet Junior Sister Lin. To my shame... I've devoted myself to cultivation all these years and have never been attracted to any woman. But the moment I saw Junior Sister Lin, my heart fluttered. Afterwards, I inquired around and learned that Junior Sister Lin was also from the Yue Kingdom, so I returned a few days earlier and shamelessly paid her a visit. I hope Senior Lin won't take offense."

Lin Qiaohua listened with increasing satisfaction, his cloudy old eyes filled with smiles. He said kindly, "It's a pity my Yingying hasn't returned yet. But you are both disciples of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, so once she gets home, you should have plenty to talk about."

As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, thin boy sitting next to him froze, then grinned.

He was also an outer disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, and had been running around the Lin Household for so many years, but Lin Qiaohua had never said such a thing to him.

What's wrong?

Can't he get along with Junior Sister Lin?

Han Fei gently placed his folding fan on his lap and said with a smile, "This junior also hopes to have more contact with Junior Sister Lin and get to know each other better. By the way..."

He changed the subject, lightly stroking his Storage Bag with his hand. "This junior has also prepared some small gifts for senior and junior sister Lin."

With a slight flash of light, a jade token appeared in his hand.

The token was pure white and warm to the touch, with several flowing, wind-like array patterns engraved on its surface. A spiritual light flowed slowly along the patterns, making it clear at a glance that it was no ordinary item.

"This is the Mid-Grade Spirit Artifact, the White Jade Whirlwind Token, a gift for you, senior." Han Fei presented it with both hands, his tone sincere.

Lin Qiaohua was stunned.

She stared wide-eyed at the token, somewhat incredulous.

Mid-Grade Spirit Artifact...?

She's only in the Early-stage Foundation Establishment, and she's still using Low-Grade Spirit Artifact!

Han Fei used Mid-Grade Spirit Artifact right off the bat, which shows how much he cares for Yingying.

The expressions of Lin Qiaohua's old friends beside him also changed, each one showing shock.

They glanced at the token shimmering with spiritual light, then at Han Fei's gentle and polite smiling face, and couldn't help but curse inwardly.

How the hell can we argue about this?!

Lin Qiaohua stared at the token, her expression changing several times.

She was naturally very tempted.

After hesitating for a moment, she gritted her teeth and shook her head. "Xiao Fei, this gift is too precious. You should take it back first. If you and my Yingying become a couple in the future, I can shamelessly accept it later."

Lin Qiaohua naturally hoped that Lin Ying could find a good match.

But she didn't know what Lin Ying was thinking, so how could she dare to accept such a valuable Law Treasure from Han Fei in advance?

What if Lin Ying doesn't like Han Fei?

Lin Ying is a disciple of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect, so she doesn't need to worry about the Han Household's threat, but the Lin Household doesn't have that kind of confidence.

Han Fei raised an eyebrow, about to say something more.

Suddenly, a gasp came from outside.

"Holy crap?! What is this?!"

"My goodness!"

"What a huge airship!!"

The sounds rose and fell, creating a powerful and awe-inspiring atmosphere.

Immediately afterwards, a boy stumbled and crawled into the reception room, his steps faltering, his face deathly pale, and his forehead beaded with cold sweat.

He took several deep breaths before pointing outside, his voice trembling, "Ancestor! A huge flying ship has arrived outside!"

Lin Qiaohua frowned, put down her teacup, and scolded, "So what if it's a flying boat? What kind of behavior is this in front of our distinguished guests?"

Han Fei sat to the side, watching the boy's terrified expression, and couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

As expected of a small Lineage in the Foundation Establishment Realm, their members were indeed inexperienced and easily frightened by a mere flying boat.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and casually asked, "How big is the flying boat?"

The boy opened his mouth, his face turning bright red, and after a long while, he managed to squeeze out a sentence: "About a hundred... a hundred zhang..."

After he finished speaking, the reception room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Han Fei paused in his act of serving tea.

His expression froze instantly, his Adam's apple bobbed, and he looked at the boy who had spoken. "... Bai Zhang? Are you sure?"

The boy nodded tremblingly, saying in a panic, "Everyone outside saw it!"

Han Fei mechanically turned his head to look at the two Foundation Establishment Realm elders beside him.

Then he noticed that the two elders looked even paler and worse than him.