Chapter 143

Lin Xiaobao manipulated his incantations, guiding the flames within the alchemy cauldron to slowly divide the massive sphere into ten medicinal pellets, each the size of a ping-pong ball. Following this, he cast a spell, and the entire cauldron flashed with golden light; under the immense pressure, the ten pellets began to compress continuously. Lin Xiaobao did not stop there, however, but unleashed a rapid series of incantations, causing the pellets to spin incessantly in hopes that they would withstand the pressure evenly.

An hour passed, and the pills had been compressed to the size of longans. Lin Xiaobao cast one final spell, and ten streaks of red light shot into the sky. With a wave of his hand, an invisible force guided these medicinal pills instantly into the jade bottles he had prepared.

Inhaling the fragrance of the pills that permeated the room, Qin Feng looked at Lin Xiaobao with eyes full of admiration. At this moment, he truly acknowledged that Lin Xiaobao was qualified to refine high-grade Yin Pills.

Next, Qin Feng stood motionless, beginning to recall every step of Lin Xiaobao’s refining process, including every incantation, every movement, and every gaze.

Once the pills were out of the cauldron, Lin Xiaobao had no interest in wasting any more time with Qin Feng. He slipped out of the alchemy room and headed toward the place where Lin Tian resided.

"Master, the pills are finished!" Seeing Lin Tian, Lin Xiaobao reported the good news impatiently. After all, Lin Tian’s injuries were caused by him, a burden that had weighed on Lin Xiaobao’s heart for these years.

"So fast?" Lin Tian was somewhat surprised, but he quickly relaxed. During this time at the Yun family, after interacting with various people, he had gained a new understanding of Lin Xiaobao and knew that Lin Xiaobao had done much for him. However, Lin Tian did not voice his gratitude; in this regard, he was extremely similar to Lin Xiaobao. Between men, gratitude does not need to be stated—actions are the most direct expression.

Nodding, Lin Tian took ten bright red invitations from his robe. "Senior Chen had matters to attend to and has returned to the Xuan Yang Hall. He left ten invitations for the Treasure Exchange Assembly for you to arrange as you see fit!"

Of course, with Chen Zhong's oblivious nature, he certainly would not have thought of this detail himself; the matter was only brought to his attention after He Xinran reminded him.

After receiving the invitations, Lin Xiaobao handed the jade bottle to Lin Tian. "There are ten Holy Healing Pills inside. One pill is enough to resolve your injuries. If you feel an opportunity to break through during your recovery, you may take another. Keep the rest for self-defense."

After putting away the jade bottle, Lin Tian said, "It seems I might not make it to this Treasure Exchange Assembly after all!" Although Lin Tian longed for the assembly, he was even more desperate for his body to heal, as only after recovery could he pursue further cultivation. Furthermore, since Lin Xiaobao had reminded him that he might find an opportunity for a breakthrough, he was naturally even more impatient.

Seeing that Lin Tian intended to take the medicine immediately, Lin Xiaobao asked, "Have you looked for her during this time?"

Lin Tian naturally knew who Lin Xiaobao was referring to and shook his head. "She is still unwilling to pay me any mind, and back then, I truly did..."

As he reached this point, Lin Tian did not continue, but the look of guilt on his face was enough to explain everything.

"Since that is the case, I have a way!" Saying this, Lin Xiaobao whispered into Lin Tian’s ear...

"Isn't that a bit inappropriate?" Lin Tian had not expected Lin Xiaobao to suggest such a devious trick.

"It is entirely up to you, Master!" Lin Xiaobao said, looking at Lin Tian with a smile.

As the granddaughter of the Grand Elder, Cen Shuya had a basic understanding of Lin Xiaobao’s current situation. Although it was not very detailed, she at least knew that the Wind and Snow Pavilion had released Lin Tian and Wang Dasha out of fear of Lin Xiaobao’s power; for her, this was enough.

The content of the letter was simple, reminding Lin Xiaobao of his promise to do one thing for her: to help her find the whereabouts of her parents. Although everyone said her parents might no longer be in this world, Cen Shuya held firm to her conviction. Within the Wind and Snow Pavilion, she cultivated diligently, her purpose being to one day have enough strength to embark on a journey to find them.

Having witnessed Lin Xiaobao’s astonishing cultivation speed, Cen Shuya had intentionally or unintentionally tried to win him over and provide him with help, hoping that one day, if Lin Xiaobao truly grew powerful, he could help her find her parents.

Having just experienced the familial love between Lin Tian and Si Mengling, Lin Xiaobao naturally identified with the innocent heart of Cen Shuya. With spiritual energy channeled into his fingers, the letter turned into a wisp of blue smoke, but the matter was already etched into Lin Xiaobao’s mind.

Everyone has parents, but what about himself? Perhaps he never belonged to this world to begin with!

A gust of cold wind blew, and Lin Xiaobao felt a slight chill. Yet, upon further thought, while this world lacked his own parents, it possessed his brothers, his master, and his friends.

Perhaps he should truly integrate into this world. Besides, in his previous world, after his grandfather passed away, he had no relatives left either. For a lonely person like him, what difference did it make which world he was in? It was merely a change of environment.

Having understood this, Lin Xiaobao felt relieved. As he waved his hand, he touched the Treasure Exchange Assembly invitation in his pocket and suddenly remembered his promise to Wen Hongcai.

He immediately called a Yun family servant to deliver an invitation to Wen Hongcai. This was not because Lin Xiaobao intended to put on airs, but because although he had come to terms with some things, he still felt somewhat melancholic.

Lin Xiaobao then calculated the number of people: Yun Keke, Lin Tian, Qin Feng, Si Mengling, and Wang Dasha. After setting aside six invitations, he gave the remaining three to Yun Kongming.

Although the Yun family was now rising strongly, they still needed support from various quarters to establish a firm foothold in Blood Wind City, and Lin Xiaobao believed that under Yun Kongming’s management, these three invitations would bring certain benefits to the family.

With a few days remaining until the Treasure Exchange Assembly, Lin Xiaobao had some rare leisure time. Returning to his quarters, he told the servants not to let anyone disturb him and began to cultivate alone.

His experiences during this time made Lin Xiaobao realize that in this world, if one wanted to avoid regrets, one needed to constantly improve their strength.

Sitting cross-legged in his room, although he was cultivating, Lin Xiaobao did not circulate any specific technique. Instead, he was savoring the battle at the Long family against the three peak experts of the ninth stage of the Spirit Realm.

Because of the Third Elder’s irrational behavior at the end, Lin Xiaobao still could not understand the situation; he had always felt that his survival was a stroke of luck.

Continuously recalling the scene, Lin Xiaobao suddenly realized that just before the Third Elder attacked, Yun Keke had suddenly coughed up blood and fainted, and subsequently, the Third Elder had made a flawed attack. Could it be that Yun Keke had helped him?

Well, he would definitely have to ask Yun Keke later. Since he could ask about this matter at any time, Lin Xiaobao was not in a hurry, instead focusing on summarizing the gains and losses from his combat.

Once cultivation increases, one needs rich practical experience to convert that cultivation into effective attacks. This was also a form of cultivation and a vital resource gained after a life-or-death battle.

A week passed, and Lin Xiaobao felt his combat experience had improved significantly. Calculating the time, today was the day the Treasure Exchange Assembly began, and Lin Xiaobao finally stepped out of his room.