NOVEL NEXT Chapter 119: Granting the Law
Lin Yuan heard the question and clasped his fists, saying, "Disciple was fortunate to comprehend a movement technique from the Sky Illumination Cloud Raising Technique with great speed, even capable of maneuvering against a Martial Artist in the Lingyuan Realm. And that person just happened to be less adept at movement technique, which gave me a sliver of chance to survive."
"But the Lingyuan Realm is the Lingyuan Realm, after all. Even if my movement technique is pushed to its limit, I was only slightly faster than him. This person chased me for more than half a month, and ultimately couldn't kill me, allowing me to survive by a narrow margin."
These words were part of a narrative he had prepared before returning.
"You." The long-browed Daoist looked at Lin Yuan, unable to speak for a moment, his inner self unable to calm down.
At this moment, Lin Yuan spoke with great ease, yet who could imagine enduring a half month of pursuits by a Lingyuan, how many times were life and death hanging by a thread? If one's spirit was even slightly weak, surely one would have fallen victim.
After a while, the long-browed Daoist sighed slightly, "You've had a hard time."
Lin Yuan smiled faintly, "Master need not worry about your disciple. 'A sharp sword is forged through grinding, a plum blossom scent comes from bitter cold.' Having gone through this experience, I have matured considerably, and facing Lingyuan in the future, I feel more composed."
Indeed, after killing so many Martial Artists in the Lingyuan Realm, he knows how to deliver a quicker strike.
Saying this, he didn't feel like he was deceiving the long-browed Daoist.
In the midst of their conversation, they saw a robust figure swiftly burst into the hall.
"Lin Yuan, where is Lin Yuan?"
Xu Ling yelled excitedly, almost shaking the dust off the beams.
Both Lin Yuan and the long-browed Daoist merely smiled wryly.
"Lin Yuan! You're not dead, good, very good!" Xu Ling turned the corner and immediately saw the tall and slender young man in the hall, his words filled with excitement, fiercely swinging his fists, "I knew it, I knew it, you definitely weren't in trouble, you're definitely fine! Ah, you have finally returned."
Taking two steps forward, Xu Ling pulled Lin Yuan into a bear hug, his resolute face streaming with tears.
Lin Yuan only felt his shoulder soaked with the tears and snot of his brother.
"I estimate that my senior brother suffered inner turmoil, thinking I couldn't return. Now venting his emotions, I can understand."
Lin Yuan sighed slightly, "I came back a bit late."
"No no no, as long as you return, it's never too late," Xu Ling shook his head, wiped away his tears, saying, "Come, come, today I'll accompany you for a good drink?"
"Alright, Lin Yuan is back. You can rest easy!" the long-browed Daoist stopped Xu Ling's actions with his voice, "I still have important matters to discuss with your junior brother. You head back first, you'll have plenty of time to drink later."
Xu Ling heard the long-browed Daoist speak, and could only smile sheepishly, "Lin Yuan, another day then, another day."
Soon after, Lin Yuan and the long-browed Daoist rode a carriage.
"You came back just in time today. A moment later, you'd have to wait for me to return, and who knows how much time that would delay." On the carriage, the long-browed Daoist was quite pleased.
Lin Yuan was perplexed and asked, "Master, where are we headed?"
"Remember Changle Village, the conversation I had with you?" the long-browed Daoist brushed his beard, "When you defeated Jiang Wenxiang and others from Lingzhen Martial Academy, I made up my mind to send you on a bright path. At that time, I wasn't very confident. But now, it's done."
Lin Yuan listened quietly without interrupting.
The long-browed Daoist smiled, "Dapeng Divine Sovereign, Luo Penghai, have you heard of him?"
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, "I've heard a bit."
On the frontline, many people talked about the respect of the Dapeng Divine Sovereign. As one of the top Martial Artists in Baiyan City, he was an object of many people's admiration.
"Luo Penghai was actually my senior brother."
"Who is Master?"
The long-browed Daoist stared at Lin Yuan, his eyes bright with spirits, "I want to recommend you under Luo Penghai's tutelage!"
Lin Yuan immediately frowned.
To become Luo Penghai's disciple, what position does the long-browed Daoist place himself in?
He then heard the long-browed Daoist chuckle lightly, "Simpleton, why worry about my position? Being under Luo Penghai basically means entering the Fire Crow Sect. There's a broader world there, and that is your stage. Do not be confined in this small Baiyan City."
"Broaden your vision a bit. I have achieved nothing in my life, but my proudest moment is cultivating your senior brother Lu Rong, and second, discovering you!"
The long-browed Daoist laughed heartily, "I hope you and him can reach higher and further. Then when I speak out as a long-browed man, I will also have face!"
"Disciple is enlightened!" Hearing this, Lin Yuan immediately clasped his fists and said earnestly.
Not long after, the carriage stopped before a wide courtyard.
The long-browed Daoist got off the carriage and respectfully handed a greeting card to the servant.
The attendant glanced briefly, then swiftly ran into the back yard.
Soon, a person looking like a steward emerged, "Long-browed Daoist, please follow me."
Lin Yuan followed behind, the steward appeared amiable, no different from any other elder. But Lin Yuan knew that his strength was terrifying, probably unmatched even by true disciples.
This steward's strength was at the peak of the Lingyuan, or even the Shenyuan Realm!
Suppressing his inner shock, Lin Yuan followed the old steward through countless corridors. About half the time it takes for an incense stick to burn later, they reached a quiet reception room.
When Lin Yuan entered with the steward, he saw a pretty lady inside, her hands holding a scroll, reading quietly.
Seeing both enter, the lady glanced up, then returned to her book.
"This woman's strength is equally terrifying! Even Master might not last a move in her hands." Lin Yuan was secretly shocked, "Dapeng Divine Sovereign, indeed a glaring character of Shenyuan Realm, surrounded by talent, truly alarming."
Not long after waiting, clear footsteps sounded, and they saw the white-haired Luo Penghai step into the hall.
The elder's eyes were bright. Upon entering the room, he immediately cast his gaze upon Lin Yuan.
"Junior brother," after scrutinizing Lin Yuan, Luo Penghai smiled, "Is this your proud disciple, Lin Yuan?"
The long-browed Daoist clasped his hands, speaking softly, "Senior brother, Lin Yuan escaped the clutches of a Lingyuan and returned safely, naturally I brought him to you for a look."
"Well said, well said," Luo Penghai nodded, stepping into the room.
Seeing Lin Yuan has brought here, the long-browed Daoist knew his task was complete. He clasped his hands again, "Senior brother, I leave Lin Yuan to you."
Luo Penghai nodded again, "Rest assured, I like Lin Yuan's spirit."
"Take heed," the long-browed Daoist said, then turned to leave, no longer lingering.
Once the long-browed Daoist left, Luo Penghai looked at Lin Yuan and said with a smile, "How many acupoints have you refined now?"
Lin Yuan lowered his head with clasped fists and replied without hesitation, "Around a hundred."
Luo Penghai chuckled, "You sly lad, ninety-odd is also around a hundred, and one hundred one, even one hundred two, are all around. The distinction in these numbers, however, is significant!"
Lin Yuan grinned foolishly at the remark.
"Alright, since my junior brother recommended, I naturally will not refuse," Luo Penghai said seriously, "I will first accept you as a listed disciple. If someday you comprehend this technique, I will officially take you as my apprentice, it also serves as testing aptitude. What do you think?"
Lin Yuan took a deep breath and said solemnly, "Master, please impart the art."
Luo Penghai seemed satisfied with Lin Yuan's attitude, turned to the lady beside him, "Nan Yan, share the Kunpeng Sun Swallowing Technique in your hand for Lin Yuan to contemplate."