The One-Year Deadline
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Three days later, the Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party was held again, this time as a stage for the older generation, including Su Jie.
Shentu Nantian was absent. Even if his spiritual sea had suffered a backlash, and even if he had recovered, he would not have the face to continue appearing at the Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party.
For someone as proud as him, being publicly humiliated on such an important occasion would be a blow that most people would find hard to comprehend.
During the tea party of the older generation, Yi Yun merely observed from beginning to end. He activated his Energy Vision, focusing on the hand seals of each elder from the Lin or Shentu Family, trying to grasp the essence of their Savage Heaven Technique. Throughout this process, Yi Yun did not attempt to use the Purple Crystal to tamper with anything.
After all, these older generation of Savage Heaven Master had a stronger control over energy. Unlike Shentu Nantian, who was already close to his limit at that time, Yi Yun could easily do whatever he wanted with the Purple Crystal.
While Yi Yun could cause damage using the Purple Crystal to deal with these older generation of Savage Heaven Master, it would be much more difficult, and forcibly reversing the flow of energy would also increase the risk of being discovered.
Especially if this kind of thing is done again and again, it will arouse even more suspicion.
Moreover, even if the disruption is successful, it will be meaningless, because the Shentu Family has already made concessions and allowed Lin Xin Tong to taste the Savage Bone Relic they refined. So, regardless of the outcome of the Savage Heaven Technique, the Lin family will first see the result of Lin Xin Tong tasting the Savage Bone Relic before making a decision.
Compared to the younger generation, the older generation's use of the Savage Heaven Technique was even more exaggerated, and could be described as absolutely brilliant.
Overall, however, the Shentu Family still held the advantage.
Even though Su Jie and the others displayed their most powerful techniques, they couldn't overcome the sheer number of people from the Shentu Family. Especially at the end, a Supreme Elder from the Shentu Family appeared, a master of the Savage Heaven Technique. This man was emaciated and looked like he was on his deathbed, but his Savage Heaven Technique completely surpassed Su Jie's. In the entire Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party, no one could rival him.
The old generation's Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party, lasted for three whole days.
The Shentu Family has finally regained some face.
After the Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party ended, the important figures of the Shentu Family did not leave the Lin family; they stayed on Tianhua Peak of the Lin family.
In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.
Today is extremely important for both the Lin family and the Shentu Family, because it is the day Lin Xin Tong will test the medicine.
If successful, the Lin family will very likely produce an unparalleled female emperor, Lin Xin Tong's future achievements may even rival those of the ancient female emperor.
The Shentu Family will also be able to form an alliance with the Lin family as they wish, and Shentu Nantian will get his wish and become Lin Xin Tong's Dao Companion, gaining tremendous benefits.
But what if it fails...
"My Shentu Family has made extensive preparations for this matter, and we obtained a unique copy of the Empress Secret Recipe from an ancient secret realm. How could we possibly fail?"
In an important square belonging to the Lin family, used for large-scale sacrificial ceremonies and other events, members of the Lin and Shentu Family were gathered together, seated according to their roles as hosts and guests. Shentu Nantian sat on a long bench at the front, calmly and confidently answering a question posed by an elder of the Lin family.
Previously, at the Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party, Shentu Nantian suffered a backlash from the Sea of Spirit. After a period of recuperation and the use of various high-quality medicines at any cost, he no longer needs to be bedridden.
In fact, the Shentu Family waited for half a month largely to get Shentu Nantian bed, since Shentu Nantian would be the main character today, and it would be too inappropriate for him not to attend.
In fact, Shentu Nantian's soul sea had not recovered at all. As soon as he started fighting or used the Savage Heaven Technique, he would be completely exhausted.
But at least without using his mental power, he could still barely maintain his elegant and extraordinary demeanor.
Moreover, if the Empress's relic that the Shentu Family brought out today proves to be effective, he will take the opportunity to force the Lin family to set a date for his marriage to Lin Xin Tong. He doesn't want the Lin family to play games with them and drag things out.
He believed that when it came to Lin Xin Tong's life, the Lin family's higher-ups, including the Old Madam, would have no choice but to agree to the matter, because Shentu Nantian had already come up with reasons that would force them to agree.
After obtaining Lin Xin Tong and Dual Cultivation for many years, his ascension to the throne is imminent.
Thinking of this, Shentu Nantian felt even more spirited.
The other members of the Shentu Family were the same. The Lin family members all noticed that the members of the Shentu Family today carried an obvious arrogance. It seemed that they had great confidence in the Savage Bone Relic refined by the Empress's ancient formula.
Although they were quite displeased with the smug expressions of the Shentu Family, the Lin family members couldn't help but feel a little more hope and confidence in the Savage Bone Relic.
Lin Xin Tong, the main character today, sat there calmly and quietly, like a serene fairy. As the person who should have been most excited and nervous, she was the most composed.
At this moment, Yi Yun also appeared with Su Jie. When Lin Xin Tong saw Yi Yun, she showed a faint smile and nodded to him.
Yi Yun returned the smile.
Upon seeing this, Shentu Nantian's face immediately darkened, and his smug smile froze.
Yi Yun also sensed Shentu Nantian's gaze. He turned his head and gave Shentu Nantian a cold look through his mask.
Shentu Nantian gripped his fan tighter without showing any emotion, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Yi Yun's gaze made him feel very uncomfortable.
Moreover, upon seeing Yi Yun appear, he immediately reminded Shentu Nantian of the embarrassment he had made at the Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party half a month ago!
This is a stain that Shentu Nantian has been unable to let go of for the past thirty years since his birth.
If this weren't Lin family property, he would have slapped Yi Yun to death long ago.
However, although he can't do anything to Yi Yun now, once Lin Xin Tong takes the medicine, he will become Lin Xin Tong's Dao Companion, and at that time, he will also be half the master of the Lin family. A small fry like Yi Yun will be at his mercy.
Shentu Nantian squinted at Yi Yun, then turned to the Lin Family Old Matriarch and said, "Old Madam, the auspicious time for taking the medicine is almost here. Let's bring out the Savage Bone Relic now."
He spoke with a smile on his lips and gently waved his fan. Although his tone sounded nonchalant, everyone could hear the subtle arrogance and confidence in Shentu Nantian.
Are they so certain that the Savage Bone Relic will definitely work on Lin Xin Tong?
"Okay." Lin Family Old Matriarch nodded.
As soon as the Lin Family Old Matriarch finished speaking, several elders of the Shentu Family immediately stood up.
Shentu Nantian also stood up and walked with them to the center of the square.
In an instant, all the members of the Lin family craned their necks and stared intently at them.
What exactly will the Savage Bone Relic, crafted using the Empress's ancient formula, look like?
Feeling that everyone's eyes were on him, Shentu Nantian's lips curled up slightly, and he casually reached out and swiped his Space Ring.
A stone box with intricate patterns and an aura of power immediately appeared in the air.
"To prevent the medicinal properties of this Savage Bone Relic from being lost, our Shentu Family specially used Primordial Purple Gold and commissioned a top-tier Weapon Refiner master to craft this medicine box. This box alone is already of extraordinary value, no less than a city, but compared to the Savage Bone Relic inside, it is still like sand and pearls." Shentu Nantian said with a smile.
The city he was referring to was naturally a martial arts city in the Tianyuan Realm, many of which have a history of millions of years.
Many members of the Lin family around had heard of the name "Primordial Purple Gold," and quite a few of the younger generation couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
"The box used to hold the medicine is already so valuable; this relic is truly something to look forward to! Indeed, the Shentu Family wouldn't have brought the Savage Bone Relic if they weren't confident."
"This time, our Lin family might really produce an unparalleled empress. That would be a tremendous blessing for both our families."
Because of his outstanding performance at the previous Savage Heaven Technique Tea Party, Yi Yun now holds an extraordinary position among the younger generation of the Lin family. In this conference, he is qualified to sit in a chair, while the younger generation who are discussing the matter are all standing behind their respective masters.
Hearing their discussion, Yi Yun took a deep breath and silently awaited the result. Lin Xin Tong's restoration of her severed Fatal Meridian was indeed extremely important to the Lin family.
Even Old Madam Lin stared intently at the medicine box that Shentu Nantian had taken out.
The remaining members of the Lin family leadership were also whispering and discussing amongst themselves.
The great-aunt's voice stood out particularly. "I knew Nantian would never let us down. Look at how sincere the Shentu Family is! This relic will definitely surprise us! As long as the Fatal Meridian can be restored, Xin Tong's marriage won't have to be delayed any longer!"
As she spoke, she looked at Lin Xin Tong, but to her disappointment, Lin Xin Tong still had that calm expression, making it seem as if the matter had nothing to do with her.
"Grandmother is right, this marriage has indeed been delayed for a long time, and... there are twelve Empress Relics in total to cure the Xin Tong. After taking the first one, you must take another one every month."
"In this way, the relics must be consumed within a year."
Shentu Nantian spoke these words slowly, his gaze lingering briefly on Lin Xin Tong and the Lin Family Old Matriarch, a smile playing on his lips as if he had everything under control.
Lin Xin Tong raised an eyebrow, her eyes, as clear as autumn water, looking at Shentu Nantian!
Within a year!
This means that the Shentu Family intends to set the wedding date within one year!
The Shentu Family certainly wouldn't hand over all twelve relics to the Lin family and then delay the marriage.
This also means that the Lin family must make a decision about the marriage within the next few months!
Lin Xin Tong didn't know whether Shentu Nantian's claim that the twelve relics needed to be taken one per month was true or false. Perhaps it was just something Shentu Nantian had made up to force the Lin family to make a choice. But that didn't matter anymore. The Shentu Family just needed a "legitimate" reason to force the Lin family to make a decision!
The Lin Family Old Matriarch pondered for a moment. Of course, she had thought of what Lin Xin Tong had thought of, which immediately shattered her original plan to postpone the wedding...
[May 15th is almost here! I hope to continue my climb on the 515 Red Envelope Ranking, and on May 15th, I can give back to my readers with a red envelope rain and promote my work. Every little bit counts, I'll definitely update harder!] (To be continued~^~)