Danxian Pond

"Grandpa, you were looking for me?"

After Lin Dong entered the assembly hall, he first spoke to Lin Zhentian, then turned his head to look at the only guest in the hall, a woman exuding mature charm.

The woman appeared to be in her early twenties. Her red dress outlined her graceful figure, and the exposed skin was as fair and radiant as ice and snow.

Her face, like a peach blossom, held a hint of noble grace. Especially when she saw Lin Dong, her smile deepened. Her eyes seemed to captivate and bewitch.

"You must be Young Master Lin Dong, right? Truly, a hero among youths. Old Master, you have great fortune!"

After appraising Lin Dong, the woman chuckled softly at Lin Zhentian, which greatly pleased him.

People of Lin Zhentian's age didn't have many aspirations left. Moreover, the person before him was stronger than him. Even a polite compliment wouldn't be taken seriously.

But when the renowned Manager Su spoke so highly of his grandson, Lin Zhentian couldn't help but laugh heartily, even if he felt Manager Su was being a bit polite. He replied humbly, "Not at all, not at all. Dong'er is just lucky; his strength is still far from adequate."

As he spoke, Lin Zhentian beckoned to Lin Dong, signaling him to come closer and introducing him to the mature, elegant, and charming woman before them.

"Dong'er, come, let me introduce you. This is the famous Manager Su of the Wanjin Merchant Association."

"Old Master, there's no need to be so polite. My real name is Xuan Su. If Young Master Lin Dong doesn't mind, you can call me Sister Su."

Xuan Su chuckled lightly, her eyes twinkling with amusement as she spoke to the exceptionally young-looking youth before her.

"Sister Su!"

Lin Dong had naturally heard of the Wanjin Merchant Association. Although he didn't know why Xuan Su was here, seeing that she seemed to have no ill intentions, Lin Dong seized the opportunity. He smiled shyly and replied, "Manager Su, Dong'er is here now. If you have something to discuss, please don't hesitate to speak."

Lin Zhentian seemed to be taking it all upon himself, but in reality, he hadn't committed to anything. If it couldn't be done later, he could help Lin Dong decline.

After all, matters that would require the Wanjin Merchant Association's help couldn't possibly be simple.

"Little Brother Lin Dong, you don't mind if I call you that, do you?"

Xuan Su knew Lin Zhentian's intentions but didn't mind. She simply smiled and asked Lin Dong, and after seeing Lin Dong didn't object, she continued, "Little Brother Lin Dong, have you ever heard of the Danxian Pond?"

"Danxian Pond?"

Lin Dong's face immediately showed confusion. Xuan Su chuckled softly and then explained to Lin Dong.

"The so-called Danxian Pond is actually a rather rare natural treasure. It contains extremely pure Yin Yang Qi, which can not only help one quickly break through to the Primal Core Realm but also enhance the quality of the Primal Core. Since it gathers in a pool, it's named Danxian Pond."

"Yin Yang Qi?"

Lin Dong's heart stirred. His gaze fixed on Xuan Su with considerable eagerness. He still remembered that Senior Cang Wu needed Yin Yang Qi to condense his physical body and revive.

Originally, Lin Dong had planned to head to Yan City tomorrow to inquire at the Wanjin Merchant Association about any information regarding Yin Yang Qi. He never expected it to come knocking on his door today.

Seeing that Lin Dong was indeed moved, Xuan Su couldn't help but chuckle and said proactively, "I came to find you, Little Brother Lin Dong, precisely for this matter."

Lin Dong remained silent, quietly waiting for Xuan Su to continue. Lin Zhentian was also somewhat curious, and at the same time, he was already contemplating how he could also get Lin Dong to soak in this Danxian Pond.

The fact that it could help those below the Primal Core Realm break through quickly was clearly very useful for Lin Dong.

"In a deep mountain in the eastern part of Yan City, my Wanjin Merchant Association discovered a Danxian Pond. However, while driving away some demonic beasts, we attracted the attention of the Blood Wolf Gang."

Upon hearing the name Blood Wolf Gang, Lin Dong and Lin Zhentian frowned in unison. Wei Tong, the sect leader of the Blood Robe Sect whom Lin Dong had killed earlier, was a subordinate of the Blood Wolf Gang.

Xuan Su chuckled lightly upon seeing this. She had precisely learned this information, which was why she had come in person.

Yesterday, after the news of Wei Tong's death reached Yan City, Xuan Su, as an adversary of the Blood Wolf Gang, immediately ordered an investigation.

Wei Tong's trip to Qingyang Town was meant to establish his authority, and he hadn't concealed his departure from the city at all; in fact, he had made quite a show of it.

Naturally, Wei Tong's movements yesterday could be easily traced, and an investigation following his path quickly led them to the Lin Family.

As they continued their investigation, Xuan Su uncovered a rather astonishing piece of information: Wei Tong had actually died at the hands of a youth.

When she received this information, Xuan Su couldn't and didn't want to believe it, as it was too absurd.

But as she delved deeper, Xuan Su discovered the feud between the Lin Family and the Blood Robe Sect. Upon learning that Gu Ying had previously died at Lin Dong's hands, Xuan Su had no choice but to believe it.

Of course, what truly convinced Xuan Su was the intelligence itself.

The fight between Lin Dong and Wei Tong yesterday had been so intense, and so many people had witnessed it, that it was impossible to keep secret.

As for Wei Tong's death, Xuan Su speculated it might have been due to some special technique, or perhaps, due to overconfidence, he was injured by Lin Dong's Talisman Master skills.

But regardless, being able to fight head-on with Wei Tong, who was at the Lesser Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm, without being at a disadvantage, and holding on for so long, not to mention previously killing Gu Ying, already demonstrated Lin Dong's strength.

Such strength, among the younger generation in Yan City, was unmatched except for perhaps one or two monstrous talents.

And those one or two monstrous talents were not something the Blood Wolf Gang could enlist.

"Because the Danxian Pond offers limited help to experts above the Primal Core Realm, but it's a treasure for those below the Primal Core Realm, our two factions began to fight over it."

Xuan Su's beautiful eyes were fixed on Lin Dong. Seeing that he was interested, she immediately struck while the iron was hot and said, "However, after some mediation, we established what's called the Danxian Pond Competition. Each side will send three people to compete, with the best of three winning. The victor will gain control of the Danxian Pond."

"However, these three people are restricted to the younger generation. That's why I specifically rushed from Yan City to find you, Little Brother Lin Dong, hoping you can take one of our Wanjin Merchant Association's spots and help us compete for the Danxian Pond!"