The Lin Family! [Seeking Flowers, Collections, and Reviews!]

"Is there something you need?"

Su Xiaobai said coldly.

Ever since the Madman Drake incident, his tolerance for certain families' attitudes had worn thin... especially those who bullied others by relying on their power.

Like the young man before him.

Watching that upturned smirk and the thoroughly punchable look on his face, Su Xiaobai's gaze involuntarily darkened.

"Master Bai, my name is Lin Chen, from the Lin family. If I've disturbed you in any way, please forgive me!"

Lin Chen clasped his hands, bowed slightly, and spoke with a hint of deference.

Such was the status of a pill alchemist.

Even a descendant of the Lin family, one of the Four Great Families, had to show respect to an alchemist.

"I'm leaving now. You're blocking my way."

Su Xiaobai said indifferently.

"Master Bai, I know you're a busy man with many affairs. Rest assured, I won't take up too much of your time!"

Lin Chen smiled. "I hear you're a Fifth-Grade Pill Alchemist. On behalf of the Lin family, I'd like to ask you to refine a fifth-grade pill for us... We've already prepared all the materials, and you'll receive an exceptionally generous reward. Would that be possible?"

"I don't have time."

Su Xiaobai refused outright.

Him go help refine pills?

What a joke!

His identity as an alchemist was a complete fabrication. Rushing off to a major family would be like walking straight into a trap.

Besides, Lin Chen's attitude made him deeply uncomfortable.

All smiles on the surface.

But underneath, he was definitely no good.

"Master Bai, won't you reconsider?"

"My grandfather specifically instructed me to invite you over!"

"Oh, and by the way, my grandfather is Lin Futian."

Lin Futian.

A name that carried weight throughout Base No. 7!

He was a Martial Marshal-level powerhouse, one of the commanders of the entire base, with numerous Martial General-level experts under his command!

As someone born in Base No. 7, how could Su Xiaobai not know the name Lin Futian?

Still, Su Xiaobai was well aware that a big shot like Lin Futian wouldn't bother with such trivial matters. This guy was just throwing his grandfather's name around to intimidate him!

"Oh? Is that so? Then give my regards to your grandfather. I have things to do, so I'll be off."

Leaving behind a lukewarm remark, Su Xiaobai walked away.

This time, Lin Chen didn't stop him.

But the look in his eyes as he turned to watch Su Xiaobai was utterly dark and brooding!

When the elevator doors closed.

"You two. Follow him."

Lin Chen said flatly. "Gather all the intelligence on him and report back to me."

"Yes!"

Two Advanced Martial Masters acknowledged the order.

"A man who refuses a toast only to drink a forfeit... Does he really think being an alchemist makes him something special?"

"If he were a Sixth-Grade or higher alchemist, that would be one thing. But a mere Fifth-Grade Pill Alchemist dares to put on airs with me?"

"He's asking for trouble!"

Lin Chen's eyes turned vicious.

As the heir of the Lin family, one of the Four Great Families of Base No. 7, he held absolute dominance over the entire base and could throw his weight around however he pleased!

Even a Martial General Councilor would nod and greet him politely.

He wasn't unused to being looked down on, but a mere Fifth-Grade Pill Alchemist... wasn't qualified to give him attitude.

"Just my luck, the thing I feared most is happening..."

Through his Spatial Perception, Su Xiaobai clearly heard every word Lin Chen said.

"No matter. Advanced Martial Masters... perfect. This will let me see just how strong I really am now!"

Su Xiaobai grinned.

Ding!

The elevator reached the first floor.

Su Xiaobai walked straight out of the Precious Pill Pavilion's main entrance.

Two Advanced Martial Masters suppressed their auras, keeping a distance as they followed behind him.

"Hm?"

Zhang Hengde, who had been covertly protecting Su Xiaobai all along, immediately changed expression when he saw the two Advanced Martial Masters tailing Su Xiaobai.

"Those two... are elites of the Lin Family!"

Zhang Hengde recognized them at a glance.

He had crossed paths with the Lin Family before, but the Zhang Family was nothing but an ant before a behemoth like the Lin Family—a casual flick of a finger could crush them... so his impression of the Lin Family was deeply ingrained: no matter what, never provoke those great clans.

And these two men, Zhang Hengde remembered, were the Lin Family's Eldest Young Master's personal bodyguards... Could it be that the Lin Family's Eldest Young Master had set his sights on Su Xiaobai?

"This is bad..."

Zhang Hengde's face turned grim.

If it were the Yuan Family, he could still make a move—they were mortal enemies after all.

But how could he act against the Lin Family?

Most importantly, he was only an Intermediate Martial Master, while the other side had two Advanced Martial Masters. Engaging them would only mean getting crushed!

And on top of that, he didn't even know whether he should report this to Zhang Henglong.

"Follow for now!"

While he was still hesitating, Su Xiaobai had already turned a street corner and vanished from sight.

Zhang Hengde immediately gave chase.

Su Xiaobai didn't take the bus; he wove through the streets the entire way.

He twisted and turned, heading straight for the edge of Base No. 18.

The two Advanced Martial Masters kept silently close behind.

Zhang Hengde also trailed along furtively from farther away... He did his best to suppress his spiritual energy fluctuations, ensuring he wouldn't be detected by the two Advanced Martial Masters.

"This is the opposite direction from Guest Elder Su's home... He's already noticed them!"

Zhang Hengde breathed a slight sigh of relief.

As long as he was aware, he could find some place to stop and throw them off the scent a little.

But soon, Zhang Hengde sensed something was off.

"Why is he going deeper into the wilderness?"

"What is Guest Elder Su trying to do?"

Unexpectedly, Su Xiaobai didn't choose a place to stop. Instead, he pressed on toward a desolate area far from the bustling streets.

In a place like this, there wasn't even a soul around. If those two Advanced Martial Masters harbored ill intentions, who could stop them?

A moment later.

"He can't keep going... If he does, I won't even be able to help even if I want to!"

Zhang Hengde grew anxious.

They were gradually entering open terrain, slowly losing the cover to hide their figures... If they kept going, Zhang Hengde risked being discovered at any moment!

As if hearing Zhang Hengde's inner thoughts, Su Xiaobai stopped in front of an empty, unfinished building.

The two Advanced Martial Masters in hiding concealed themselves, their eyes fixed on Su Xiaobai through the gaps... They had no doubts about Su Xiaobai coming here; in fact, they found it perfectly reasonable.

A mysterious alchemist, unwilling to reveal his origins, with no relevant information available—clearly trying to hide his identity... Living in a place like this was hardly surprising!

Suddenly—

Shwoosh!

Su Xiaobai's figure vanished from the spot in an instant!

"He's gone?!"

The two Advanced Martial Masters were startled.

Just as they were about to rush out and see what was happening, a streak of motion suddenly appeared in their field of vision!

That streak was fast.

Very fast!

So fast that there was no time to react!