Chapter 52: Guidance
Lin Feng cupped his fists and said, "So it is Sun Daoist, a pleasure to meet you!"
Witnessing this, countless people were nearly shocked to the point of toppling over.
Just what is going on?
Such a prominent figure like Sun Yi is being so polite to a young man.
And the young man himself maintains a demeanor of calm indifference, does he think Sun Yi's respectful attitude is just as it should be?
This is truly unfathomable.
"What just happened was a misunderstanding, please, Brother Lin, pay it no mind," Sun Yi said apologetically.
He was now even worried that Lin Feng, due to Zhuo Yan's previous rudeness, might hold a grudge against him as well.
Offending such a young "Grandmaster".
This would undoubtedly be something he would regret immensely.
Lin Feng smiled and said, "Why would I get angry over a few nobodies?"
"Brother Lin is truly magnanimous." Sun Yi let out a deep breath, revealing a smile.
Seeing Lin Feng treating Sun Yi as an equal, Zhuo Yan was already pale with fright.
The female Alchemist from Fire Valley who had ridiculed Lin Feng was also trembling all over in fear.
They now naturally realized that the "low-level alchemist" they looked down upon probably had an extraordinary background.
Did they not see that even a figure like Sun Yi was so courteous to him?
"Thank you, Master, for your guidance in refining that you gave me a few days ago, your kindness will never be forgotten," Shi Yan quickly stepped forward and saluted Lin Feng.
In the Cultivator World, seniority is divided by ability.
Not by age.
With Lin Feng's identity as a Heavenly Stage Spiritual Array Master, Shi Yan referring to himself as the junior before Lin Feng was entirely reasonable.
Of course, Lin Feng did not know that Shi Yan was Shi Ningmeng's father. If he knew, who knows if he would still so calmly accept Shi Yan's salute at this moment.
Lin Feng glanced at Shi Yan, nodded, and said, "These are your opportunities, your creations, you don't need to thank me. Cultivate well in the future; that will be the best repayment to me."
"Yes, junior shall remember." Shi Yan said respectfully.
At this moment, Lin Feng looked towards Han Zihua, who was watching with a hesitant gaze, and smiled as he said, "Our five-year agreement, I have not forgotten. Does City Lord Han still remember?"
It is indeed Lin Feng!
He didn't die at the hands of Dugu Aotian!
Han Zihua looked at Lin Feng with some excitement and said, "After all these years, are you well?"
"Thank you for your concern," Lin Feng patted Han Zihua.
Old friends meeting again.
There were many sentiments.
"Master Lin, Senior Sun, please enter the mansion for a talk," said Han Zihua.
"Please, Brother Lin," Sun Yi said politely.
"After you, Sun Daoist." Lin Feng also gestured invitingly.
The two shared a smile, standing side by side, and walked towards the City Lord Mansion, surrounded by Han Zihua and others.
All the people stood to the sides and saluted.
Lin Feng came next to the middle-aged Alchemist, stopped, and asked, "What is your name?"
The middle-aged Alchemist's face turned pale. He had previously advised Lin Feng to kneel to apologize to Sun Yi to calm Sun Yi's anger.
The middle-aged Alchemist was unaware of Lin Feng's lofty status.
He was worried that Lin Feng might be angry with him because of this.
The middle-aged Alchemist quickly saluted and said with a trembling voice, "Junior is named Liu Ping, please forgive my offense, lord."
As he spoke, his legs grew weak, and he was about to kneel.
Lin Feng supported him and then said, "You had good intentions, what fault was there?"
After pausing for a moment, he asked, "Of which faction are you an Alchemist?"
"Junior is a Loose Cultivator," the middle-aged Alchemist replied.
Lin Feng looked at Sun Yi, smiled, and said, "The Spirit Array Master Guild thoroughly tests the character of its Spirit Array Masters. Does the Alchemist Guild care much about character?"
Sun Yi said, "But of course."
"I think this person has good character," Lin Feng pointed at the middle-aged Alchemist.
"Indeed, not bad. I recall there is an elder position vacant at the Wuzhou Alchemist General Union, am I mistaken?" Sun Yi said.
Zhang Kun, president of the Wuzhou Alchemist General Union, immediately stepped forward and respectfully said, "Reporting to the lord, there indeed is an elder position vacant."
"I have a recommendation for that position, what do you say?" Sun Yi said with a smile.
Zhang Kun immediately responded, "A candidate recommended by you, lord, naturally is most suitable."
"Let it be this person." Sun Yi pointed to the middle-aged Alchemist Liu Ping.
"Ah…"
Liu Ping was completely stunned.
He was just a Loose Cultivator.
Although in the eyes of ordinary people he had considerable status.
But in the eyes of a Great Force, how could a Loose Cultivator Alchemist like himself, not even at the highest level, have any standing?
And now, from an ordinary Alchemist,
In the blink of an eye,
He turned into a respected, prestigious elder of the Wuzhou Alchemist General Union.
Liu Ping even felt as if he was dreaming.
Around him, envious and jealous eyes were cast at Liu Ping.
Everyone knew.
Liu Ping had met a great benefactor.
He had previously reminded that young lord.
That young lord did not forget to repay Liu Ping's reminder.
When Liu Ping came back to his senses, Lin Feng and Sun Yi had already left with Han Zihua and others.
"Do well," Zhang Kun said with a kindly pat on Liu Ping's shoulder.
Liu Ping felt as if he was in a dream.
When did such a significant figure as the president of an entire region's Alchemist General Union speak to him so politely?
But now,
Such a situation had truly occurred.
Liu Ping knew that it was a single word from that young lord that had changed his life.
…
"Senior Brother, what should we do now?" A cautious Alchemist from Fire Valley asked, looking at Huo Qianyun with a somber face.
Huo Qianyun said, "Soon, I will go seek Senior Sun, hoping that Senior Sun can put in a good word for me before that lord."
Huo Qianyun of course understood worldly affairs; Lin Feng said he didn't mind the previous incident, but does he truly not care deep down?
But no matter if Lin Feng minds or not, I must change the impression Fire Valley left on Lin Feng.
Offending such a formidable figure would indeed be a severe blow to Fire Valley.
…
"Heavens, isn't that young lord the one we received before? I remember that the Fire Valley people insulted him, and who would have thought that young lord is someone even an important figure like Sun Yi would treat politely?"
"Truly, one cannot judge a person by appearance, nor measure the sea with a bushel. Fortunately, we did not look down on him like the people from Fire Valley, otherwise, it would have definitely been disastrous."
"Hehe, I assume that Huo Qianyun, who was sure to become president of the Youzhou Alchemist General Union, has probably missed his chance this time."
The guards of the City Lord Mansion whispered among themselves.
And the crowd around the City Lord Mansion was also engaged in intense discussions.
Who exactly is that young lord?
This is what everyone was puzzled about.
In the crowd, Xu Shu's gaze was sinister as he looked at Lin Feng's back.
"Little brat, it's no surprise you're not simple, being a Heavenly Stage Alchemist. But regardless of your identity, leaving Junzi City will be the time when you meet your end."