The best-case scenario is that Lin Yu and Feng Changge can find the century-old herb within an area not under the jurisdiction of the Lineage, so they can simply take the fruit and leave.
"Remember this: we essentially keep to ourselves and the Lineage. If you absolutely have to deal with them, then you must remember what I told you before," Lin Yu instructed Feng Changge.
Upon hearing this, Feng Changge nodded, then seemed to have thought of something and stared thoughtfully at Lin Yu.
Feng Changge's gaze was quite direct, without any attempt to conceal it, Lin Yu naturally sensed.
"Why are you staring at me?" Lin Yu asked, puzzled.
This brat suddenly changed his temper, stopped going against him, and became so obedient and docile that it was a little unusual for him.
Feng Changge replied, "Why are you helping our ancient Phoenix clan so much?"
At this point, Feng Changge's confidence finally subsided a little.
He believed that with his meager "charm," there was absolutely no way he could attract a big shot like Lin Yu.
Lin Yu was willing to help him, most likely because he was a member of the ancient Phoenix clan.
However, it's highly unusual that a powerful figure like Lin Yu would be willing to go to such lengths to help him.
Moreover, helping once is one thing, but if you think about it carefully, Lin Yu has helped the ancient phoenix clan many times, and apart from the phoenix essence blood at the very beginning, he has never asked for anything else.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yu almost rolled his eyes on the spot, but fortunately, considering his image, Lin Yu managed to resist the urge.
Lin Yu had already discussed this issue with Feng Changge when he visited the Phoenix Tomb.
I don't know if this brat is just forgetful, or if he didn't take what I said to heart, or if he simply wanted to test me, but suddenly asked me such a question.
"Didn't I already say it? It's because Feng Nianzhi saved me back then," Lin Yu said calmly. "Besides, I already asked you for the Phoenix Essence Blood in the beginning."
Feng Changge stared at Lin Yu's resolute face. From his expression, Feng Changge could tell that Lin Yu was telling the truth.
"You're such a good person!" Feng Changge couldn't help but exclaim.
In his mind, while the phoenix blood essence was important, Lin Yu had helped the ancient phoenix clan many times and even helped the Phoenix Lord solve the sealing problem that had plagued them for many years. He was already a great benefactor to their entire race.
During this journey, Lin Yu helped him on several occasions, which improved Feng Changge's impression of him somewhat.
Lin Yu had planned everything meticulously, but he never expected that Feng Changge would give him a "good guy card" at this time, and he almost vomited blood on the spot.
"Don't worry, the reason I intervened so many times was simply because I owed a favor to your ancient Phoenix clan. To be precise, it was because I owed a favor to Feng Nianzhi."
"However, as the Phoenix Queen, Feng Nianzhi considers the affairs of her entire race her own, so I helped her out as well."
"These are just small favors for me. Once I've repaid all these debts, I won't be helping you anymore."
Lin Yu said earnestly, his expression serious.
Upon hearing this, Feng Changge nodded in agreement. He knew that even if a powerful figure like Lin Yu offered his help, he couldn't help the ancient phoenix clan forever.
Another point that Feng Changge did not expect was that the ancient Phoenix Clan had been in a state of flux for many years, and now that Feng Nianzhi's body had recovered somewhat, it was time for them to regain their glory.
However, for so many years, apart from the Black-Robed High Priest, no one else in their ancient Phoenix Clan has been able to support the entire race. Even when Feng Nianzhi was injured, they had to inform the Black-Robed High Priest to make a decision, which is not a good sign.
A powerful race needs not only strong individuals, but also countless young heroes.
What the ancient Phoenix clan needs most now is a group of cultivators who can succeed the Black-Robed High Priest.
Lin Yu's good intentions at the moment, but Lin Yu had no intention of explaining, since it would be pointless to say these words to this brat.
Thinking about how he had gone to so much trouble for a single drop of phoenix blood and for the ancient phoenix clan, Lin Yu couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
Now that things have come to this, the help he has given has long exceeded the value of the phoenix blood essence itself. However, considering that Feng Nianzhi saved him when he was in the most danger, Lin Yu still feels it was worth it.
In reality, there is no concept of value in any interaction between people.
Lin Yu is only helping Feng Nianzhi repeatedly because he feels a connection with her.
After all, if it weren't for Feng Nianzhi's kindness in the beginning, Lin Yu wouldn't have been able to obtain the phoenix essence blood so quickly, unlock the Hongmeng System's permissions, and begin exploring this Dao Qi era.
Therefore, Lin Yu can be said to have a clear conscience when it comes to dealing with the ancient phoenix clan.
When Lin Yu handed Feng Nianzhi over to Daoist Shouyang, Lin Yu thought the matter could end there. After all, this was the Dao Qi Era, and as a cultivator from the Three Thousand Immortal Realms Era, he shouldn't linger here for too long, both morally and logically.
But unexpectedly, a strange water droplet-shaped person appeared later.
That's how Lin Yu learned about the power of the Sky-Mending Stone and the Sky-Mending Fragments.
For some reason, Lin Yu always felt that the fragments of the Heaven-Mending Stone were somehow connected to the origin of the world he was studying. So, although he was in a hurry to leave, Lin Yu ultimately chose to stay in the Dao Qi Era.
"This time, I must rescue Feng Nianzhi." Lin Yu made up his mind. He felt it was time to end the matter concerning the ancient phoenix clan.
Lin Yu knew better than anyone the fate of the Dao Qi era. The longer he stayed in this era, the more reluctant he would feel to leave it.
Especially the way Feng Nianzhi looked at him; Lin Yu wasn't stupid, he could understand the meaning behind it.
However, thinking about the events of the Three Thousand Immortal Realms era, Lin Yu still couldn't bring himself to change the past.
"I just don't know if this matter will end so smoothly!"
Lin Yu felt his left eyelid twitching incessantly, as if indicating that the whole matter was not simple.
The fact that they were able to place such a strange and powerful seal on Feng Nianzhi is enough to show that the opponent behind the ancient Phoenix Clan is definitely not weak, and may be very troublesome to deal with.