Peerless Nine

Pushing the door open, Lin Xin took a long breath, then slowly exhaled.

He glanced at his attributes.

'Lin Sheri—Kill 80, Defense 80, Evasion 80, Constitution 80, Free Attributes 32807.'

These past few years of Righteous Sun Art cultivation had finally brought all his attributes to their limits. With these attributes, he would be equivalent to a Golden Core middle stage expert in the Netherworld.

If word got out, it would likely cause an uproar instantly.

A young swordsman who had only cultivated for a little over a decade had actually directly crossed the four levels of mortal, Innate, Qi Refining, and Foundation Establishment, reaching Golden Core.

This could not be explained by ordinary talent.

If his body hadn't seemed to have reached its limit in development, the tens of thousands of attribute points he had accumulated would have instantly allowed him to break into the True Lord level, reaching a similar extreme realm as when he was in the Netherworld.

"Unfortunately... it's still far from my expectations." What Lin Xin wanted was to use the Human Realm's complete rules to break through the extreme realm of a Demon God. From Ghost Immortal and Human Immortal, he wanted to step into the higher level of Earth Immortal, and even advance towards higher realms.

He exhaled, left the small courtyard, and entered the Main Family's small courtyard garden from the side door, casually strolling around to relax.

As he walked to a pavilion in the middle of the small garden, a burst of silly laughter came from inside, seemingly a man's voice.

Lin Xin's expression shifted, and he walked towards it.

Several Main Family maids were guarding the pavilion. Lin Xin casually asked one of them.

"Who is inside?"

"Reporting to Young Master, several of the Family Head's friends from outside have come to visit. The Clan Head is entertaining them," the maid carefully replied.

"Friends?"

Lin Xin's expression shifted, and he walked towards the pavilion.

As he approached the pavilion, he could clearly see several unfamiliar figures sitting with Lin Yaoyang, talking and laughing with each other, the atmosphere seeming very pleasant.

Lin Xin saw a bright smile on Lin Yaoyang's face; she hadn't smiled so peacefully in a long time.

Sitting opposite Lin Yaoyang was an old Daoist Priest who looked exceptionally wretched. Beside him sat a simple and honest teenage boy, and a delicate girl with her hair tied in buns.

The three seemed to be master and disciples, their clothes all Daoist robes, and their styles were somewhat similar.

The table was full of fish and meat, and the three masters and disciples were eating heartily while listening to Lin Yaoyang speak, not being polite at all.

Seeing Lin Xin approaching, Lin Yaoyang waved to him from afar.

"Little brother, perfect timing, I was just about to send someone to call you. Come over and meet the seniors."

Lin Xin's expression was calm, and he quickly walked over. A maid quickly pulled out a seat for him.

As soon as he appeared, the delicate girl among the three, who wasn't very old, trembled, nearly dropping the chicken leg in her hand. She glanced at him quickly, then couldn't help but glance a second time, before quickly lowering her head, her face flushed, looking like she was concentrating on the chicken leg.

The honest boy didn't change much. He was pulled up by his master, gave Lin Xin a silly smile, scratched his head, and didn't know what to say.

"This is my younger brother, Lin Sheri. He has been cultivating diligently at home and hasn't shown his face. I apologize for not being able to come out to greet Senior Qu Shen in time," Lin Yaoyang explained with a hint of respect and politeness.

"This is Senior Qu Shen from Divine Luo Manor and his two esteemed disciples. Senior is a well-known immortal figure from Divine Luo Manor."

Lin Yaoyang then introduced Lin Xin.

"I have met Senior Qu Shen, and greetings to the two Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters." Lin Xin greeted them peacefully before taking a seat.

"No problem, no problem!"

The old Daoist's beard twitched as soon as he saw Lin Xin, his eyes narrowed, and his small eyes shone brightly, scanning Lin Xin up and down again and again.

After a long while, he frowned and swallowed the fish in his mouth.

"Yaoyang girl ah..." He seemed a little embarrassed. "Her aptitude is unquestionable, but her root bones were finalized a little too early, and she's also getting on in years..."

"Age is not a problem." Lin Yaoyang smiled, "With my younger brother's foundation, practicing the Thunderclap Sword Technique, isn't that just right for your sect's Foundation Establishment?"

The old Daoist curled his lips.

"That's what you say, but the main thing is not this... You also know the situation here in Qiu Shi, the exclusiveness is too strong. They have their own set of inheritances, if it's taken out, I'm afraid..."

"Just say what you want to say, why beat around the bush?" Lin Yaoyang's smile suddenly faded, slightly displeased.

The old Daoist looked at Lin Xin with a bitter face, his eyes full of regret.

"It's not that I'm not giving you face, Yaoyang girl, but this matter... your younger brother has already been tainted with some Evil God's Demonic Qi. Even if he's not a Secret Blood Warrior, he's still..."

"How could that be?!" Lin Yaoyang was stunned.

Lin Xin also roughly understood what was going on.

Lin Yaoyang should be looking for a suitable Sect for him. With his strong aptitude, coupled with the special nature of this family, and the relationship between Lin Yaoyang and him, such an arrangement is understandable.

From the beginning, the Seal was gradually exchanging life for power, consuming lifespan to obtain the prosperity of the family.

Lin Yaoyang seems strong, but in reality, a trace of death Qi has enveloped her. And her younger brother Lin Xin has outstanding aptitude and extraordinary talent. If he is not sent out of Qiu Shi to join another Sect, it would be a real pity.

"Master, what is Demonic Qi?" The delicate and pretty girl suddenly interjected.

Qu Shen twitched his beard.

"Demonic Qi is a trace of special aura inadvertently leaked by the Evil Gods. In the ancient times, this Demonic Qi was called Evil Power. It is not Spirit Qi, not Demonic Qi, not Demon Qi, and certainly not Immortal Qi.

But a special thing independent of any power element. It is not in metal, wood, water, fire, or earth, and not even in the Yin and Yang of the Three Realms."

"Then what is it used for? Why can't this little brother enter the Sect if he is contaminated with it?" The little girl asked curiously. "Master, you must have a way to help him get rid of it, right? Right?"

The little girl said with a bit of coquetry.

Lin Yaoyang glanced at Lin Xin with a non-smiling expression. It's advantageous to be good-looking, the little girl is already helping him plead after just meeting him.

Lin Xin's mind was not on this.

Divine Luo Manor, he immediately thought of the Divine Luo Manor in the Netherworld.

The Netherworld and the Human Realm, although seemingly far apart, must have countless connections.

Then what is the connection and difference between the Divine Luo Manor here and the Divine Luo Manor in the Netherworld?

As for entering and becoming a disciple of the Divine Luo Manor, it was dispensable to him. Anyway, with his current cultivation, he has not reached the ultimate limit of the cultivation technique, and there is still room for improvement.

If it works out, then great, but if it doesn't, there's no need to regret it.

The old Daoist stroked his beard and pondered after being begged by the little girl a few times.

"Forget it, I have a way to remove the evil Qi from your brother's body, but it will cost a lot."

"As long as I can afford it, no amount is a problem!"

Lin Yaoyang said calmly, without hesitation.

She changed back into her previous outfit, a black and red short skirt, black stockings on her long legs placed together diagonally, her long hair fluttering slightly in the wind, faintly revealing a purple jade pendant between her ears.

"No wonder that kid only knows how to giggle." Lin Xin glanced at the honest-looking young man, and sure enough, he saw that although he looked honest, his eyes were unusually focused on his older sister's sensitive chest area.

This kid is very clever, knowing that if his gaze lingers for too long, he will be discovered, so he always wanders his eyes, constantly using the corner of his eye to glance.

For some reason, Lin Xin felt a little unhappy.

At this time, the old Daoist Priest was beginning to list the treasures needed.

After only mentioning two items, Lin Yaoyang's face changed slightly.

Seeing this, Lin Xin simply got up.

"Sister, the evil Qi doesn't need to be removed. I'm not going anywhere, I'll just cultivate at home. That's the decision."

He bowed slightly to the old Daoist Priest, then turned and left.

Once he inherits the Seal, he will have at most thirty more years to live. Lin Yaoyang is paving the way for him in advance, and he knows it.

But others don't know, he himself understands that even if he doesn't join any Sect and learn the most superior cultivation methods, he will not be mediocre.

"Alas..."

Behind him came the old Daoist Priest's sigh of regret.

Lin Yaoyang was silent for a moment. She knew that her younger brother had a firm character and always meant what he said. Since he had decided on this matter, there would definitely be no change.

So she could only apologize to the old Daoist Priest, and ordered her servants to send a generous gift as an apology.

The old Daoist Priest, with his two disciples, also got up to bid farewell. A roll of white clouds, and they disappeared into the pavilion.

Lin Yaoyang got up alone, her expression a little dazed, a little tired.

"Even Divine Luo Manor won't work?"

This was already the strongest friendly Sect she could find, and it was still thanks to her grandfather's generation's connections that she asked someone to come and take a look, but she didn't expect that even Qu Shen True Lord had no way...

She was ultimately unwilling.

Her younger brother had such strong talent, if he lost his path forward just because of the evil Qi leaked from the family Seal, then she might have regrets even in death.

"If even Divine Luo Manor won't work, then I can only try the heretical path..." A trace of determination flashed in her eyes.

Evil Qi is indeed very troublesome for the righteous path, but for demons, it may have a beneficial effect.

Letting Lin Xin stay at home means there isn't even anyone who can guide him.

She may be able to achieve Human Immortal in the future, but this is not her own power, but the power of the Evil God sealed in her body.

It cannot be learned and passed on.

Therefore, even if she is accused of falling into the heretical path, for her younger brother, for the family inheritance, this sacrifice is worth it.

"Master, why can't you help that little brother? Aren't you a dignified immortal of the Divine Luo Manor?"

The little girl asked with confusion on the cloud layer.

The old Daoist held a duck wing in one hand, nibbling at it while answering casually.

"It's too late. Evil Qi has entered his body. No means are useful. He can't reshape his physical body and change his meridians. If he cultivates my Divine Luo Manor's techniques, his achievements will be limited for the rest of his life, and he will be of no great use."

"Is that Evil Qi so powerful?" The young boy also asked.

"It is very powerful." The old Daoist nodded. "The Evil Gods were the protagonists suppressed by the Demon Gods, Demon Gods, Celestial Venerables, and others in the Primordial Era. They have strange and varied abilities, and they are extremely difficult to deal with. None of them are easy to kill. Moreover, the pollution of Evil power is very strong. If you are not careful, it will infect a large area, leading to an imbalance in the natural world."

"So, in the Primordial Era, the gods joined forces to suppress and annihilate the Evil Gods?" The little girl clicked her tongue. (To be continued ~^~