Proposal for Cooperation, a Gift at Night!

Lin Fan said, "At the upcoming Hunting Tournament, I hope to join forces with Brother Wu and target the younger generation of the Lei and Xie Families together."

"Also, if we gain anything, our two sides will divide it according to contribution, without involving other factions, so as to avoid any unpleasantness. What does Brother Wu think?"

Lin Fan made this proposal partly because of the Fire Python Tiger that might appear at the Hunting Tournament, and partly because he wanted to pull the Mad Blade Martial Hall completely over to the Lin Clan's side.

The Lin Clan and the Lei and Xie Families were already at daggers drawn. Pulling in an ally to share some pressure for the Lin Clan would give him and Lin Dong more time to develop.

Otherwise, if his interference ended up affecting the decisions of the Lei and Xie Families and made them act against the Lin Clan ahead of time, that would be extremely disadvantageous for them.

After all, the current Lin Fan and Lin Dong had yet to truly grow.

When Wu Yun heard this, he pondered briefly, then burst into laughter. "Haha, good! Fortune takes its turn. At this Hunting Tournament, it's about time we got to swallow the Lei and Xie Families' prize!"

Lin Fan smiled faintly and extended his hand toward Wu Yun. "Brother Wu, to a pleasant cooperation!"

Wu Yun froze for a moment, then also reached out and clasped Lin Fan's hand, smiling as he said, "Brother Lin, to a pleasant cooperation!"

Ding! You touched Wu Yun and obtained one Third-Grade Spirit Herb, Rehmannia Fruit!

Lin Fan had already grown used to the familiar system voice in his mind. He was faintly pleased, but his expression remained perfectly calm.

The two sides chatted for a few more sentences, then Wu Yun left with the disciples of the Mad Blade Martial Hall.

As they departed, Lin Dong's figure also came rushing over at great speed, the aura on his body faintly leaking out.

Wu Yun brushed past Lin Dong and subconsciously sized him up.

It seemed the Lin Clan really was about to rise!

Wu Yun thought to himself. He nodded to Lin Dong in greeting, but did not stop walking.

Lin Dong's gaze swept around quickly, and he said somewhat embarrassedly, "Sorry, I'm late."

After Lin Dong had exchanged the Stone Talisman Spiritual Liquid for spiritual herbs at the Trading Fair, he had headed toward the Pavilion, planning to meet up with Lin Fan and Qing Tan. As soon as he reached the entrance of the Pavilion, he heard about the conflict between the younger generation of the Lin Clan and the Xie Family.

Lin Dong hurried into the Pavilion, but he had not expected to still be a step too late.

Lin Xia smiled and said, "It's fine. With Lin Fan here, those fellows from the Xie Family didn't manage to get any advantage this time."

Lin Dong smiled as well when he heard this. "That's true. With Brother Lin Fan here, it really didn't matter much whether I came or not."

"Brother Lin Dong, you don't know how impressive Brother Lin Fan was just now..." Qing Tan excitedly recounted everything that had just happened to Lin Dong, her face full of pride.

After listening, Lin Dong was in a very good mood as well. He had never had the slightest good impression of the younger generation of the Lei and Xie Families.

"All right, we've walked around enough today. It's about time we went back."

After Qing Tan finished speaking, Lin Fan smiled and shook his head, then said to Lin Xia and the others.

Lin Xia said, "Let's go back together."

The others had no objections to this either.

After experiencing the conflict just now, everyone was unwilling to linger. They prepared to return and cultivate properly, hoping that one day they could be as impressive as Lin Fan!

After returning to the Lin Clan, Lin Fan and the other two did not immediately go back to the small hill where they lived. Instead, they headed toward the Lin Clan Backyard.

Today happened to be the end of the month, the day of the Lin Clan's gathering meal. At this time every month, the core members of the clan would gather together and report on the various matters of the month.

Lin Fan and Lin Dong had performed outstandingly in the Clan Competition, so Lin Zhentian had required the two of them to attend the gathering meal at the end of each month as well.

As for Qing Tan following them, no one said anything.

In the Lin Clan Backyard, several dozen people were gathered around a large round table, making for quite a lively scene.

The seat of honor at the table naturally belonged to the Lin Clan's clan head, Lin Zhentian.

After Lin Zhentian finished discussing clan business matters with the three brothers Lin Ken, Lin Mang, and Lin Xiao, his gaze fell on Lin Fan and the other juniors. He said with a beaming smile,

"Today, I received news that these little fellows got into another conflict with the younger generation of the Xie Family and the Lei Clan, and this time they even gained some advantage."

In the past, the Lin Clan's juniors had always been the ones taught a lesson, and the Lin Clan had lost face along with them.

But this time, because Lin Fan had acted, the situation had been reversed. Lin Zhentian felt as if he had finally held his head high, and he was extremely pleased.

Lin Xia said, "This time, it was all thanks to Cousin Lin Fan. He greatly boosted our Lin Clan's reputation!"

Lin Hong, who was beside her, did not refute her. The look he cast at Lin Fan was somewhat complicated.

Lin Zhentian said with a face full of smiles, "Well done, Lin Fan. As expected of my good grandson! It seems my Lin Clan finally has a chance to beat the Lei and Xie Families at the Hunting Tournament."

At this moment, both Lin Ken and Lin Xiao had faces full of gratification. Lin Mang's expression was complicated, and in the end, he glared fiercely at Lin Hong, looking rather disappointed that he had failed to live up to expectations!

Lin Fan said seriously, "Grandfather, don't worry. At the Hunting Tournament four months from now, my Lin Clan will definitely take the Lei and Xie Families' prize!"

"Haha, good!" Lin Zhentian was even more delighted when he heard this. After encouraging the group of juniors with a few more words, he let everyone disperse.

That night, after returning to the small hill where they lived, Lin Fan hesitated briefly, then still went to find Lin Xiao.

"Fan'er, it's so late. Is something the matter?" Lin Xiao looked at Lin Fan and asked curiously.

Lin Fan said, "I have something to give Third Uncle."

As he spoke, Lin Fan reached into his robes, took out the brocade box containing the Yin Yang Pearls from the System Space, and handed it to Lin Xiao.

"What is this?" Lin Xiao looked at the brocade box, somewhat puzzled.

Lin Fan did not conceal it either. "Inside this brocade box are three Yin Yang Pearls. They can assist a late-stage Heavenly Yuan Realm cultivator in stepping into the Yuan Dan Realm!"

"What?" Lin Xiao was immediately shocked when he heard this. "Where did you get something so precious?"

Lin Fan casually made something up. "Not long ago, I accidentally obtained the inheritance of a senior. There were many good things inside. Among those inheritances, the Yin Yang Pearls don't even count for much."

Lin Xiao said with relief, "This is your good fortune. However, you should put the Yin Yang Pearls away and use them once you reach the late-stage Heavenly Yuan Realm."

Lin Fan shook his head slightly. "I'm still quite a distance from the late-stage Heavenly Yuan Realm, and there are too many variables during this period. When one's strength is insufficient, possessing treasures is a crime."

"If Third Uncle uses the Yin Yang Pearls to raise your cultivation, not only can we prevent this item from being coveted by others, you can also protect me. That is the correct choice."

"Besides, they're only Yin Yang Pearls. Compared to your kindness in raising me, they aren't worth mentioning at all! If you won't accept them, I'll throw them away!"

"You child... Fine, I'll accept them."

When Lin Xiao heard Lin Fan's words, he felt both gratified and helpless. He could only reach out and take the brocade box.

Seeing that Lin Xiao had accepted the Yin Yang Pearls, Lin Fan did not linger any longer. "Third Uncle, then I'll go back and rest. You must use the Yin Yang Pearls to break through to the Yuan Dan Realm as soon as possible."

With that, Lin Fan withdrew and headed toward his own room.

"Hm? Lin Dong, why are you here? Is something the matter?"

As soon as Lin Fan reached the doorway, he saw Lin Dong waiting there.