Tian Dan City is not far from Qinglong County, so Lin Yu arrived at Tian Dan City quickly. However, to Lin Yu's dismay, the city was heavily guarded and he could not sneak in at all.
Lin Yu sighed helplessly and had no choice but to temporarily abandon his idea of exploring the city.
"Young man, what brings you to Tiandan City? If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know, we're happy to assist you!" an old man asked Lin Yu warmly.
"Yes, young man, if you have any difficulties, just tell us, and we can help you!" another old man chimed in.
These elders were mostly experts at the peak of the Saint King realm, possessing terrifyingly formidable strength.
Lin Yu's heart stirred upon seeing these people. These old men were all at the Saint King Realm, so wasn't Tian Dan City a giant city within the Nine Nether Ghost Domain, and also the location of the Tian Dan Pavilion?
"I want to go to the Heavenly Pill Pavilion!" Lin Yu said directly.
"Entering the Heavenly Pill Pavilion? Young brother, the rules of the Heavenly Pill Pavilion are not something a mere Saint Lord like you can trespass!" A middle-aged man frowned and said. Seeing Lin Yu, the middle-aged man had a strange sense of familiarity, but for a moment he couldn't remember where he had seen this young man before.
"I know the rules, but I'm just an outsider. Don't I even have the right to go in?" Lin Yu said coldly. This Heavenly Pill Pavilion is indeed powerful, worthy of being one of the top forces in the Nine Nether Ghost Domain. Even its guards possess the strength of a Saint Emperor.
However, Lin Yu's words aroused the middle-aged man's resentment. "Are you an outsider?"
Lin Yu nodded. "That's right!"
"Haha, what an arrogant brat! Let me tell you, if you want to enter the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, you must first pass the test. Only by passing the test can you become a formal disciple of the Heavenly Pill Pavilion and gain the qualification to enter!" An old man said with a loud laugh, his eyes fixed on Lin Yu.
"Test? What test?" Lin Yu asked doubtfully.
"Hehe, young brother, let me tell you, if you want to enter the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, you first have to take a test. If you pass the test, you can become a formal disciple of the Heavenly Pill Pavilion and Core Disciple. If you fail the test, then you can only get lost!" The middle-aged man indifferently glanced at Lin Yu.
"What kind of bullshit test is this? I haven't broken any laws, why should I be tested?" Lin Yu was annoyed. He was here to help Ye Xuan find the Blood Soul Fruit. Whether it was good or evil, he would only do what he was supposed to do and had no need to get involved in the affairs of the Heavenly Pill Pavilion!
"You won't shed a tear until you see the coffin!" the old man shouted angrily. "Young brother, you really don't know what's good for you! In that case, there's nothing more to talk about!"
"I'd like to see if the people from the Heavenly Pill Pavilion dare to make a move!"
"Haha, that's great, young man! You're right, I was just looking for someone to help me out!"
"Little brother, let's go!"
With a wave of his hand, the old man sent hundreds of men in black rushing toward Lin Yu, their aura sweeping over him like an overwhelming force.
"Hmph, you want to fight?" Lin Yu sneered, "Do you think you can leave here alive?"
"Hahaha, how arrogant! You, a mere Saint Emperor realm martial artist, dare to challenge us? You simply don't know your own limitations!" A group of masked men in black sneered.
At this moment, Lin Yu suddenly moved, taking a step forward and unleashing the Heavenly Sword Technique, instantly slashing out with a sharp sword light.
This sword strike contained Sword Qi energy and intent; the sharp Sword Qi instantly pierced through dozens of men in black, killing them all in the blink of an eye.
Seeing Lin Yu instantly kill dozens of Saint Emperor level experts, these old men were dumbfounded.
"All the experts in Tian Tian Dan Ge have been killed? How is this possible? How is this possible...?" The elders shook their heads in disbelief.
"Heavenly Pill Pavilion? I'd like to see what kind of place your Heavenly Pill Pavilion is!"
"Rumble~"
As soon as the words were spoken, the entire void trembled and shattered, revealing a gigantic portal that slowly opened.
Endless light shone from within the portal, and a strange fluctuation emanated from it.
"What a strong medicinal smell!" Lin Yu took a deep breath, and immediately felt as if a thousand venomous snakes were gnawing at his body, causing him immense pain.
"Young brother, this gate is constructed of spirit stones. Only those with spirit stones can enter the Heavenly Pill Pavilion!" an elder said. "Young brother, you are a smart man; you should know how to choose, right?"
Lin Yu cursed inwardly. Spirit stones? Where would he find any spirit stones right now? Not only did he not have any, but even if he did, there was nowhere to buy them.
"Elder, I exchanged all my spirit stones at the Heavenly Pill Pavilion. I don't have any spirit stones left." Lin Yu said somewhat speechlessly. All he had on hand was that black crystal, which he had brought back from the ruins of Gods and Devils. He didn't know what it was. Although Lin Yu knew that it was definitely extraordinary, he didn't know what it was or how to use it.
"What? You don't have spirit stones? And you still dare to cause trouble at the Heavenly Pill Pavilion? You're tired of living!" Upon hearing this, the elders glared angrily at Lin Yu.
"I... I just want to find Ye Xuan," Lin Yu said in a low voice. "I know this matter can't be resolved so easily, but I hope you can help me. I can offer you a reward."
"Rewards? What would we need your rewards for?" An old man scoffed. "What we want is the woman beside you. I believe that if she agrees, we can consider helping you. What do you say?"
I disagree!
"I disagree!"
"I agree!" the other elders chimed in, their expressions suggesting they had Lin Yu completely under their thumb.
"I see..." Lin Yu frowned, then smiled slightly, "You want that little girl? Fine, I'll give her to you!"
Lin Yu wasn't lying; that girl really meant nothing to Lin Yu.
Upon hearing Lin Yu's agreement, a hint of joy appeared on the faces of the group of elders.
"Well then, hand over the girl first, and I might consider offering you some assistance. After all, she's a distinguished guest of our Heavenly Pill Pavilion. If you offend her, your future within the Heavenly Pill Pavilion will be in danger. So, I hope you'll be more cautious," the old man said.
"I see, alright then," Lin Yu said casually.
"You agree?" the old man asked in surprise, "Aren't you worried about your female companion's safety?"
"Hehe, don't worry, my girlfriend is here. With me around, you don't need to worry about me," Lin Yu said proudly.