Beautiful Manager, Immortal Pool Contest!

"Father, let's not bother looking elsewhere. We might as well sell the Yang Yuan Stones to the Wanjin Merchant Guild as well," Lin Yi said to Lin Xiao after they arrived in Flame City.

Previously, when Master Yan took Lin Dong as his apprentice, he had helped them establish a connection with the Wanjin Merchant Guild to purchase their Ironwood.

However, the Yang Yuan Stones had not been mentioned at that time.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao hesitated slightly and said, "We haven't discussed this matter with Master Yan. Could it cause him any displeasure?"

"It's fine," Lin Yi smiled. "Master Yan values Lin Dong highly; he won't take such a trivial matter to heart. If you're worried, Father, we can pay a visit to Master Yan once we reach the Wanjin Merchant Guild."

"Alright, that would certainly save us some trouble," Lin Xiao pondered for a moment before nodding in agreement.

The caravan immediately headed straight for the Wanjin Merchant Guild.

Upon arriving at the Wanjin Merchant Guild, Lin Xiao found the steward who had handled their Ironwood transaction previously, and the deal was completed very smoothly.

Compared to the Ironwood, the steward actually valued the Yang Yuan Stones brought by Lin Xiao even more, indicating that they were welcome to bring any future supply of Yang Yuan Stones to them.

"Then many thanks to Steward Xia," Lin Xiao thanked the steward, then asked, "I wonder if Master Yan is at the guild today? We would like to express our gratitude to him in person."

As he spoke, Lin Xiao slipped two Yang Yuan Pills to the steward.

Steward Xia accepted the Yang Yuan Pills without changing his expression, his smile becoming a few degrees warmer. "You're in luck. I happened to see Master Yan being invited over by Manager Xuan just today. Wait here for a moment, and I will go report your arrival."

"I appreciate the trouble," Lin Xiao said, cupping his hands toward Steward Xia.

Steward Xia nodded with a smile and went off to report personally.

Before long, Steward Xia returned, his attitude toward the three of them even more amicable. "The three of you, Master Yan invites you in. Please follow me."

"Many thanks!"

Lin Xiao thanked him again and, taking Lin Yi and Qing Tan with him, followed Steward Xia into the depths of the merchant guild.

Soon, the group arrived at a small reception hall.

Inside the hall, besides Master Yan, there was a mature woman dressed in a red gown, as well as a tall, slender young girl in green.

The woman had skin as fair as snow, and a graceful, magnanimous smile hung on her peach-blossom face. Her curves and elegant posture gave her a mature charm.

The girl in green was equally beautiful, but she appeared somewhat callow, with a cold, aloof air that kept people at a distance.

"Master Yan, Manager Xuan, Young Miss, the guests have arrived," after entering the reception hall, Steward Xia bowed to the three people inside and said respectfully.

"You may step down first," the mature woman waved her hand, her voice soft.

"Yes!" Steward Xia bowed and then retreated from the reception hall.

"Haha, we meet again," Yan Xuan took the initiative to greet the three of them, then introduced, "These two are Manager Xuan Su of the Wanjin Merchant Guild, and Xia Zhilan, the daughter of the guild leader."

"Greetings, Master Yan, Manager Xuan, Miss Xia," Lin Xiao said, quickly cupping his hands in a bow to the three of them.

"No need for such formalities. Sit down and speak. Is there something you need help with?" Yan Xuan waved his hand, smiling.

Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan looked at the three of them with curiosity but said nothing. It was rare for them to see Master Yan treat outsiders with such courtesy.

"Thank you," Lin Xiao said. He sat down with Lin Yi and Qing Tan, then said, "First, I must thank Master Yan for stepping in to have the Wanjin Merchant Guild purchase our Ironwood. Additionally, this time we have brought an extra thousand Yang Yuan Stones to sell, and there will be a batch every three months or so from now on. This wasn't mentioned before, so I thought I should inform Master Yan."

"So that's it. That is hardly an issue," Master Yan smiled and shook his head, clearly very satisfied with Lin Xiao's attitude.

Xuan Su, who was standing to the side, also chuckled, "The Lin Family's willingness to sell the Ironwood and Yang Yuan Stones to the Wanjin Merchant Guild is something we should be thanking you for, as it brings us a fine business opportunity."

"It is we who should thank the Wanjin Merchant Guild for giving the Lin Family this chance," Lin Xiao replied quickly.

Yan Xuan laughed, "Alright, there is no need for such pleasantries. Xuan Su and Zhilan are staying here because there is actually a matter they wish to discuss with young friend Lin Yi."

Lin Yi's heart stirred, "I wonder what the matter is?"

Xuan Su looked at Lin Yi with a smile, answering his question with one of her own: "I wonder what your current cultivation level is, little brother Lin Yi?"

"Late Heaven Origin Realm," Lin Yi understood Xuan Su's intentions and did not hide anything.

Xuan Su's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and she continued, "I heard from Master Yan that you are also a One-Seal Rune Master?"

Xia Zhilan's beautiful eyes were also fixed on Lin Yi, wondering what he was thinking.

Lin Yi shook his head slightly at her words, "Not long ago, I was fortunate enough to break through to the second seal."

"What? You are already a Two-Seal Rune Master?"

Master Yan could not help but exclaim in surprise, his face filled with disbelief.

Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan had felt a hint of disappointment when they saw Lin Yi shake his head, but upon hearing his follow-up, they were instantly stunned. Their beautiful eyes widened and their mouths parted slightly, looking utterly astonished.

Lin Yi smiled without a word, releasing his Spiritual Energy from his Mud Pill Palace, condensing two glowing, mystical runes before him.

Of course, these were not the Life Spirit Rune from his Mud Pill Palace.

"It really is a Two-Seal Rune Master! It has only been a little over a year, and you have gone from a complete layman to a Two-Seal Rune Master. This is truly hard to believe!"

Master Yan muttered to himself, his heart filled with inexplicable shock.

Xuan Su and Xia Zhilan, standing to the side, were equally stunned at this moment.

Even the proud and aloof Xia Zhilan could not help but look at Lin Yi with newfound respect.

Not to mention them, even Lin Xiao was deeply shaken. Although he knew Lin Yi had been practicing Spiritual Energy, he had no idea that Lin Yi had reached such a height without him realizing it!

"Brother Lin Yi is truly amazing!" Seeing how the people in the reception hall were all left in shock, Qing Tan's delicate little face immediately beamed with pride, her eyes filled with adoration as she looked at Lin Yi.

"Hehe, Xuan Su, you surely don't have any more doubts about this little guy's strength now, do you?" Yan Xuan looked toward the two women at his side and said with a smile.

"Mm," Xuan Su nodded with a smile, and even Xia Zhilan chose to remain silent in agreement.

Lin Yi feigned confusion and said, "Master Yan, Manager Su, you still haven't told me what it is you wanted to discuss with me."

"I wonder if you have ever heard of the Danxian Pool?" Xuan Su suppressed the shock in her heart and asked Lin Yi with a smile.

"I haven't," Lin Yi shook his head slightly.

"The so-called Danxian Pool is actually a rather rare wonder of heaven and earth..." Xuan Su chuckled softly as she introduced the effects of the Danxian Pool to Lin Yi, as well as the Immortal Pool Contest agreed upon with the Blood Wolf Gang.

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow and said, "So, you want me to take one of your spots and help you compete for the Danxian Pool? The Wanjin Merchant Guild is full of talent, so how could it ever be the turn of an outsider like me..."

"We did originally find someone who was quite suitable, but Zhilan was unwilling, and Master Yan recommended you to me," Xuan Su smiled slightly and said softly, "Of course, if you require any compensation, feel free to ask."

Lin Yi narrowed his eyes, feigning deep thought for a moment before saying, "I can help, but afterward, I want to be allowed to soak in that Danxian Pool as well. How about it?"