Situ Jiannan helped Mei Chu ask for the elixir, Lin Heng couldn't help but give him a deep look.
This was the first time Situ Jiannan had asked for something since he started following him.
This was not something Mei Chu did intentionally; it was just something she mentioned casually during a chat with Situ Jiannan as they walked from the sect.
At that time, Mei Chu was grateful for the pills left by Lin Heng, which restored much of her strength, but unfortunately she was unable to recover to her peak strength.
When Situ Jiannan overheard this, he mistakenly thought that she had suffered some serious injury, which was why she helped to ask for the elixir.
At this moment, Lin Heng was concerned about Situ Jiannan's attitude; given his personality, he would never do such a thing.
But now that he's made an exception and spoken up, there's only one explanation: Situ Jiannan has feelings for Mei Chu.
Lin Heng had witnessed Situ Jiannan's tireless dedication throughout their journey through the Ten Regions.
If he truly has feelings for Mei Chu, Lin Heng wouldn't mind bringing the two together.
" Jiannan, I've already given the Mei Chu."
Lin Heng said calmly.
Situ Jiannan was naturally aware of this, but he knew that Lin Heng possessed even better elixirs. In his anxiety, he braced himself and asked, "Master, could you perhaps provide me with some medicinal herbs that are fifty million years old?"
Lin Heng's expression turned cold. " Situ Jiannan, as I said, I've already given Mei Chu what she deserved. If she has any other merits, I will naturally reward her accordingly."
Seeing Lin Heng's anger, Situ Jiannan's face turned pale, but thinking of Mei Chu's injuries, he had to speak again.
At this moment, Mei Chu stopped him first. " Situ, I appreciate your kindness, but the master has indeed given my Fire Ghost Clan a lot of resources. If I ask for more, Mei Chu will have no face to ask."
Lin Heng, seated at the head of the table, had already concluded that he was right: Situ Jiannan had fallen for Mei Chu.
But the act had to continue. Lin Heng stood up and snorted angrily, " Sun Yuan, take Mei Chu to rest first. Situ, you come with me."
After saying that, Lin Heng turned and left with an angry expression, while Sun Yuan floated down and took Mei Chu away.
Before leaving, Mei Chu gave Situ Jiannan a grateful look. "Thank you very much, Situ. Mei Chu will remember this kindness."
When only Situ Jiannan remained in the main hall, he was somewhat puzzled by Lin Heng's unusual reaction today.
Lin Heng isn't usually this stingy. He would throw even more precious things at me, let alone medicinal herbs that are fifty million years old.
Why would someone get so angry today over a mere 50 million-year-old medicinal herb?
Puzzled, Situ Jiannan walked to the courtyard behind the main hall, where Lin Heng was already sitting at a stone table under a large tree, enjoying tea.
When Lin Heng saw Situ Jiannan enter, his previous angry demeanor vanished, replaced by a teasing expression as he looked at him. "What? Are you angry?"
Upon hearing Lin Heng's teasing tone, Situ Jiannan immediately understood.
"Was Master doing that on purpose for Mei Chu?"
Situ Jiannan asked tentatively.
Lin Heng rolled his eyes at him. "If you like someone, don't be so obvious about it. A woman as talented and high-ranking as Mei Chu wouldn't like a simp, understand?"
Of course, Lin Heng didn't say one thing: with Mei Chu's looks and qualities, wouldn't she have no shortage of admirers?
Lin Heng saw through his thoughts, Situ Jiannan gave an awkward smile.
Lin Heng then told Mei Chu about her past experiences, including the part about Mei Chu 'Lin Heng helpless past.
Situ Jiannan remained resolute in response. "Everyone has a past they'd rather forget. It's just that she was born into the Fire Ghost Clan and had no choice in the matter. Now that she has pledged allegiance to our master, such a thing will naturally not happen again."
Seeing that Situ Jiannan didn't mind Mei Chu's past, Lin Heng said no more and instead said, "Today, you have summoned ten thousand disciples from the Ninefold Heaven to the Eighth Heaven. You are to arrange the three thousand Samsara disciples, dividing them into two groups. First, have them garrison the Fire Ghost Clan Fire Ghost Clan and completely change their fate. Even if the Eight Great Imperial Clans and the five Ascenders forces come, they will not have to compromise."
This was a decision Lin Heng made after careful consideration. Given the strength of the Fire Ghost Clan, they naturally wouldn't dare offend those powerful forces.
But their experiences over the years have made all the forces in the Eighth Heaven regard that place as their own.
If they were to refuse rashly now, they might run into some trouble. The intervention of the Battle Heaven Pavilion can naturally help them resolve this matter to the greatest extent possible.
Of course, sending Situ Jiannan to handle this matter was also a way for him to gain exposure and get to know Mei Chu.
As the Grand Steward of the Battle Heaven Pavilion, his status is naturally no less than that of the Fire Ghost Clan Chief.
The opportunity has been presented to Situ Jiannan; whether he can win over Mei Chu depends on his own abilities.
When it comes to matters of the heart, Lin Heng would never engage in coercion or forced transactions.
Situ Jiannan also understood Lin Heng's true intentions and gratefully thanked him, saying, "Thank you for your kindness, Master."
Lin Heng nodded and continued, "Secondly, have Ao Lie lead the remaining disciples of the Battle Heaven Pavilion to set off with the Nether Ancestor Puppet. According to the information Mei Chu provided, they will defeat the Fire Clan's core forces and friendly forces one by one."
At this point, Lin Heng Situ Jiannan expressed his concern. "Master, this action is too significant and involves too many sects. Won't it cause trouble?"
Lin Heng waved his hand dismissively and explained with a smile, "We're here to find trouble, so why should we be afraid of trouble coming our way?"
With Lin Heng's words, Situ Jiannan naturally understood what to do.
Clearly, Lin Heng intended to cause a huge disturbance, the bigger the better, but this was only directed at the Fire Clan.
"Your subordinate obeys!"
After responding, Situ Jiannan was about to turn around and make arrangements when Lin Heng called him back.
" Jiannan!"
Hearing Lin Heng shout, Situ Jiannan turned around and saw Lin Heng throw a jade bottle over.
Situ Jiannan instinctively reached out and caught it, and upon closer inspection, he realized it was a bottle of pills.
"Here are pills aged sixty million years. As for when to give them to Mei Chu, that's up to you."
Having said this, Lin Heng continued to sip his tea.
Situ Jiannan looked at Lin Heng, his hand holding the jade bottle trembling slightly.
"Thank you, Master!"
No more words are needed; a simple thank you is enough.
Situ Jiannan left. As he stepped out of the courtyard gate, Lin Heng couldn't help but sigh, " Jiannan, go and pursue your happiness. This time, let me wipe away all those rumors for you."
Lin Heng could foresee that Situ Jiannan and Mei Chu's relationship, even if they were interested in each other, would not go smoothly.
Rumors from the Eighth Heaven will surely spread like wildfire, and if they cannot be contained in time, they will inevitably affect the final outcome for the two.
When Lin Heng agreed to Situ Jiannan's request to pursue Mei Chu, he had already considered this point and was prepared to unleash a massacre...