Reaching a Deal, Song Qing's Provocation!

Lin Yi was currently in the Late Heaven Origin Realm. After soaking in the Danxian Pool, he could start working on breaking through to the Lesser Yuan Dan Stage.

Moreover, at the bottom of the Danxian Pool, there were good things hidden.

Originally, Lin Yi had been thinking about how to participate in the Immortal Pool Contest through the Wanjin Merchant Guild without drawing attention. Now, he didn't need to rack his brain for it.

"You're asking for the moon! The Danxian Pool's energy is limited, how can anyone just soak in it freely!"

Upon hearing Lin Yi's conditions, before Xuan Su could speak, Xia Zhilan couldn't help but exclaim.

"Besides, the Immortal Pool Contest is a best-of-three system. For the final match, you might not even need to show up. With such a contribution, how can you also enter the Danxian Pool?"

Lin Yi's expression remained calm. "If my intervention is truly not needed, then I won't ask for any reward."

"But... if you can't win two matches, and I have to step in then, it would be equivalent to securing three spots for you. I'm only taking one, which isn't excessive, is it?"

Xia Zhilan was stunned and fell silent.

If the Blood Wolf Gang were easy to deal with, their Wanjin Merchant Guild wouldn't have been searching for a suitable candidate for so long.

"If the situation truly unfolds as you say, we will naturally not refuse the reward you are asking for," Xuan Su said slowly after a moment of thought.

"Aunt Su!" Xia Zhilan called out urgently upon hearing Xuan Su's words. She was still somewhat unwilling, but after being glared at by Xuan Su, she reluctantly shut her mouth.

Lin Yan's face also broke into a smile upon hearing this. "Pleasant cooperation!"

"Heh heh, you brat, it's truly rare to see Xuan Su make concessions," Yan Xuan said with a shake of his head and a smile as he saw both sides reach an agreement.

Lin Yi smiled and ignored Yan Xuan's words. Instead, he looked at Xuan Su and asked, "When does the Immortal Pool Contest begin?"

"In a month," Xuan Su replied with a smile. "If you like, you can stay at our Wanjin Merchant Guild during this time. If you have any needs, feel free to mention them."

"There's no need to stay at the guild. I'll arrive three days in advance then," Lin Yi shook his head and rejected Xuan Su's offer. He then continued, "As for needs, there's nothing else. I plan to buy a batch of spirit medicines from the Wanjin Merchant Guild, at least Grade Four or above. I'm mainly looking for those that nourish spiritual energy. Those that help improve cultivation are also welcome."

The reason for arriving three days early was because Lin Yi remembered that three days before the Immortal Pool Contest, there was an auction where a spiritual energy secret technique would be available.

Xuan Su smiled charmingly. "Grade Four spirit medicines are no problem. Grade Five spirit medicines are fewer. As for Grade Six and above, we don't have them in the guild for now, but I'll keep an eye out for you."

Lin Yi wasn't surprised by this. "Then, let's start with a batch of Grade Four and Grade Five spirit medicines. Please arrange it for me, Manager Su."

"It seems that Brother Lin Yi is quite wealthy," Xuan Su said, looking at Lin Yi with some surprise.

Lin Yi smiled faintly. "I'm just lucky. I have a good master, and this was left to me by my master."

Xuan Su's eyes flickered. "May I ask who your master is?"

"My master has forbidden me from revealing any information about him," Lin Yi replied with a slight shake of his head, making up a story.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Su didn't press further and changed the subject. "Heh heh, Brother Lin Yi, follow me, and let's pick out the spirit medicines you need?"

Lin Yi then got up and cupped his hands in farewell to Yan Xuan. "Master Yan, I'll take my leave now."

"Heh heh, go ahead," Yan Xuan waved his hand with a smile.

At this moment, Qing Tan stood up and said, "Brother Lin Yi, I'll go with you."

"Master Yan, I bid you farewell as well. There are still many family members waiting for me outside," Lin Xiao said, also requesting to leave after Lin Yi and Qing Tan.

Yan Xuan did not try to keep them. He merely inquired about Lin Dong's cultivation progress before letting Lin Xiao leave.

On the other side, under Xuan Su's personal reception, Lin Yi and Qing Tan quickly purchased twenty Grade Four spirit medicines and eight Grade Five spirit medicines. Unfortunately, only a small portion of them were for nourishing spiritual energy.

After buying the spirit medicines, Lin Yi took Qing Tan to reunite with Lin Xiao and the others.

With Lin Xiao's consent, Lin Yi took Qing Tan and strolled around Yan City for two hours before rejoining the group and returning to Qingyang Town together.

Upon returning to Qingyang Town, Lin Yi resumed his peaceful cultivation.

Every three days, he would go to the depths of the mine, to that mysterious cave, to purify Yang Gang Qi for Lin Xiao's cultivation.

In between cultivation, he would occasionally relax and accompany Qing Tan on strolls around town.

Time always passed quickly when things were peaceful.

In the blink of an eye, only three days remained until the Immortal Pool Contest.

That morning, after bidding farewell to his family, Lin Yi embarked on the journey to Yan City alone.

Lin Yi had been to Yan City several times and was quite familiar with the way. He smoothly arrived at the Wanjin Merchant Guild.

Standing outside the Wanjin Merchant Guild and gazing at the dense crowd, like ants, Lin Yi couldn't help but admire the popularity of the Wanjin Merchant Guild.

"The crowd today is much denser than previous times. It seems the auction is being held today," Lin Yi thought to himself as he watched the dense throng of people pouring into the Wanjin Merchant Guild.

"Young Master Lin, you've arrived!"

As soon as Lin Yi stepped through the gates of the Wanjin Merchant Guild, a familiar figure came forward to greet him. It was Steward Xia, who had received them before.

"So it's Steward Xia, hello," Lin Yi cupped his hands at Steward Xia and replied with a smile.

Steward Xia smiled. "Manager Su and the young lady are waiting for you upstairs. I'll take you up."

"Stop right there!"

Just then, a somewhat unfriendly voice suddenly rang out not far from them.

As the voice fell, a young man wearing a blue robe and with a somewhat effeminate appearance strode over quickly.

"Greetings, Young Master Song!" Steward Xia said politely upon seeing the young man.

The young man in blue ignored Steward Xia, instead sizing Lin Yi up and down before asking arrogantly, "You're Lin Yi?"

"And you are?" Lin Yi asked, glancing at the youth.

"Song Qing, from the Song family!"

Lin Yi raised an eyebrow. It seemed no matter who it was, this guy would show up if someone wanted to represent the Wanjin Merchant Guild in the Immortal Pool Contest.

Lin Yi thought to himself, but his expression remained calm. "May I ask what guidance Young Master Song has for me?"

Song Qing took a step forward and lowered his voice. "I don't care where you came from, but I, this young master, will kindly advise you to be sensible."

"Tell Manager Su and the others yourself that you're giving up your spot, and I'll give you a satisfactory reward. Otherwise, you'll have to be very careful when acting in Yan City!"

"A satisfactory reward? I want the Danxian Pool, can you give it to me?" Lin Yi smirked playfully.

Upon hearing this, Song Qing's face instantly turned cold. "You're delusional! You'll regret this!"

"If you don't have the ability, why brag? I have business to attend to, don't block my way!" Lin Yi casually pushed Song Qing aside and said indifferently.

With that, Lin Yi walked directly into the guild hall.

"Stop right there!" Song Qing's face turned ashen, and he roared, a surge of powerful Origin Energy erupting from his body. His right hand formed into a claw and shot towards Lin Yi's shoulder like lightning.

"Stop!"

Just then, a furious, delicate shout sounded from the staircase inside the guild hall.