Influence

There was one more thing she ultimately didn't say.

That is: Go! If you don't like it, then we'll break off the engagement. If that doesn't work, I'll take you away from the Jia Ma Empire.

Yun Yun herself knew that she had her own ties, the Misty Cloud Sect and her master, and she couldn't let the Misty Cloud Sect and her master needlessly provoke such a powerful enemy.

Therefore, even she didn't have the power to say no. Even if she cherished Nalan Yanran dearly, she couldn't be so immature. Even if she was asked to marry into an arranged marriage, she had no choice but to agree.

Ultimately, it comes down to strength; now, all she can do is silently pray for her disciple.

"Teacher, I understand!"

Nalan Yanran wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Now that her teacher also wanted to match her up with Xiao Yan, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.

"Alas!" Yun Yun sighed deeply upon seeing her beloved disciple's dejected appearance.

She was powerless against a high-level Alchemist of Tier 6 or above, Dou Zong- level expert.

Even the entire Misty Cloud Sect was powerless. Such a powerful figure didn't even need to take action personally; just a word from him was enough to destroy the Misty Cloud Sect.

If he were to take Nalan Yanran with him to annul the engagement, to put it nicely, it would be looking down on Xiao Yan; to put it bluntly, it would be looking down on the Xiao Clan, to which Lin Qing belongs.

This wasn't a trip to annul the engagement; it was a slap in the face to Lin Qing.

Decades ago Qieke Family, one of the Three Major Families in the Imperial Capital, was wiped out in this way. At that time, they had their eyes on Gu He's Medicinal Pill Formula when he was only Fourth-Rank Alchemist. Gu He managed to kill them by hiring four Dou Wang. In the end, even the Jia Ma Imperial Family did not dare to interfere!

The influence of high-level Alchemist is evident!

If she had known that Xiao Yan had revealed his talent back then, she would have gone to check on him. That way, she might have discovered a prodigy like Lin Qing, and perhaps such a genius would belong to the Misty Cloud Sect. In that case, the Misty Cloud Sect could rest easy for the next few hundred years!

Even if we can't recruit Lin Qing into the Misty Cloud Sect, we can still befriend the Xiao Clan and at least establish a connection with them.

Keep in mind, Lin Qing was only 16 years old at the time!

A 16-year-old Dou Zong, Tier 6 or higher Alchemist —this is probably unique in the entire Northwest. Such a young prodigy is someone you can't afford to offend, even if you don't want to befriend him.

The Misty Cloud Sect could not withstand his wrath.

Unfortunately, it was all too late!

"Then, teacher, I'll head back now!"

Nalan Yanran bit her lip tightly, trying hard not to cry.

"I'll go with you then, teacher!" Yun Yun said.

Nalan Yanran nodded slightly, then turned and left.

'I hope Yanran can get through this!' Yun Yun sighed inwardly as she watched her disciple's dejected figure.

The sun sets in the west, and the bright moon rises in the east.

After the family gathering ended, Lin Qing and the women returned to their Small Courtyard.

"Yay! It's finally over!" Zi Yan jumped into the room happily.

Seeing Zi Yan's cheerful appearance, and recalling how bored Zi Yan had been at the banquet, Lin Qing felt a pang of regret.

I should have let her go back with Cailin, Caidie, and Xue Mei; she could have had some fun too.

However, considering this guy's personality, if he were released, the Magical Beast of the Magic Beast Mountains and the treasure troves of the major powers of the Jia Ma Empire would probably suffer!

He knew that although Zi Yan enjoyed watching excitement, she absolutely disliked parties, not only because they were noisy, but also because she felt they were a waste of time.

"I'll go to the Jia Ma Sacred City in a few days, and I'll buy you the Medicinal Herb you want then!" Lin Qing reassured him. "I'll also refine the Medicinal Herb I get into Medicinal Pellet and Medicinal Pill for you!"

"Really?" Zi Yan's slightly furrowed brows instantly turned into a beaming smile. She stared at Lin Qing with her bright, watery eyes, as if she would burst into tears if Lin Qing said it was a lie.

Lin Qing nodded and said, "Yes! And when we arrive at Jia Ma Sacred City, your Sister Cailin and Sister Caidie will also come!"

"Alright then!" Zi Yan nodded. "I can wait that long! But you'll have to give me one of your Puppet by then."

Zi Yan took the opportunity to bring up her desire again: Lin Qing's Puppet. She had been craving it for a long time. Lin Qing had never given it to her before, but now she felt Lin Qing was a high chance he would give it to her.

Lin Qing glanced at the reward the system had given him this time: a Heavenly Demon Puppet at the Dou Venerable level. Although he knew that Zi Yan would most likely use the Puppet to go to the Magic Beast Mountains and become a king, he still agreed when he saw the hopeful look in Zi Yan's eyes.

"Good!"

"Great!" Seeing Lin Qing agree, Zi Yan's face lit up with joy, and she ran towards the room.

Seeing Zi Yan's cheerful appearance, Lin Qing smiled and decided to refine some more Medicinal Pellet for her.

Dongdong!

After a while, just as Lin Qing took out the Medication Cauldron and Medicinal Herb, there was a knock on the door of the Small Courtyard.

Qing Lin quickly stepped forward and opened the door.

The visitor was Steward Butler Mo Xiao Mansion.

"Oh, it's Uncle Mo!" Lin Qing chuckled. "Uncle Mo, is there anything else?"

"Young Master Lin, Master sent me to inform you that we will have guests visiting tomorrow. Master means that if you are free tomorrow, you may go and meet them." Butler Mo bowed slightly to Lin Qing before speaking.

"Hehe, I'll go take a look tomorrow if I have time!" Lin Qing nodded slightly.

"Since Young Master Lin knows, then this old man will take his leave!" Butler Mo glanced at the Medication Cauldron in the courtyard and said tactfully.

"Butler Mo, wait a moment!" Lin Qing called out to Butler Mo as he was about to leave.

He still held this dutiful old housekeeper in high esteem.

If he hadn't made a breakthrough, the system would probably have arrived later. He had asked the system about this, but it had ultimately helped him by allowing him to access the system earlier.

Lin Qing took out three Jade Bottle and placed them in the old hand of Butler Mo.

"This! This?" Butler Mo stared at Lin Qing in bewilderment, unable to react for a moment.

"These three Sixth-Grade Pills, two Marrow-Washing Pills, and one Azure Nether Longevity-Forging Pill are my gifts to Butler Mo. They are a small token of my gratitude for Butler Mo's guidance in leading me onto the path of cultivation!"

Lin Qing explained with a smile.

It wasn't that he was unwilling to part with higher-grade Medicinal Pill; it was simply that even if he gave higher-grade Medicinal Pill to Butler Mo, they would be difficult to refine or preserve.

"Take them! These three Medicinal Pills are Sixth-Grade Pill, but they're nothing to me!" Lin Qing said, seeing the hesitation on Butler Mo.

"Thank you very much, young master!" Butler Mo gladly put away the three Jade Bottle, then cupped his hands and smiled at Lin Qing.

After expressing his gratitude once again, Butler Mo left lightly with the Medicinal Pill.

After Butler Mo left, Xiao Yi Xian came up.

"Is that the young master's benefactor?"

Lin Qing shook his head and said, "I wouldn't call myself a benefactor, but rather someone who led me onto the path of cultivation."

"Will you continue your cultivation tonight, young master?"

"No, I'll refine some Medicinal Pellet for Zi Yan and then rest!"