Chapter 9 - 83 to 96

Chapter 83 - Who's Behind ThisWho's Behind This??

Chapter 83 Who's Behind This?

It made sense. The auction was about to start, but not many people came. If word got out, the Lin clan would seem like a joke. If they did not figure it out, it was impossible to start the auction.

"Go out and find out what's going on!"

Soon, his subordinates sent a message. "Second elder, we've found out that there's a new auction house in the city. Today is also their auction day, so everyone has gone there."

The second elder could not believe what he heard. "A new auction house? How could they steal our customers?!"

After all, the Lin clan's auction house had a deep foundation that no one in the city could compare to. After hearing the news, they found it hard to believe.

"People said that the newly-opened auction house not only had a large number of fourth or fifth-level artifacts, but the starting price was also very low. In the end, the final price was at most a few thousand spirit stones."

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If this were the Lin clan's auction house, it would be impossible to make a deal without six or seven thousand or even tens of thousands of spirit stones. No wonder those people were attracted to the new auction house.

"A few thousand spirit stones?! Is there such a good deal?"

The second elder blurted out, and then his expression turned gloomy. Was this not clearly going against the Lin clan? "Have you found out the background of this auction house?"

Was it the Song clan? The Zhao clan? Or the Bai clan?

Several names popped up in the second elder's mind. An auction house was not something that could be opened casually. Moreover, treasures were being auctioned at such a low price. It was simply price undercutting. If it was not for some ulterior motive, who would be willing to conduct such a loss-making business?

It was even being held on this day. No matter how one looked at it, it seemed like they were deliberately going against the Lin clan.

The people in the city were not fools. With such a good opportunity in front of them, there was no reason for them not to go. Naturally, they would run over to the new auction house. On the other hand, no one was interested in the Lin clan.

The subordinates shook their heads. "We only know that it suddenly appeared a few days ago. The owner is also very mysterious. No one has ever seen him before. There's a person called Miao Qing who's in charge of managing it. However, he looks very unfamiliar. He should be from another city."

Miao clan!

Hearing this surname, the second elder's heart skipped a beat. He recalled the Miao clan of Qingyang City. It was probably just a coincidence.

"Second elder, what should we do now?"

The second elder looked at the scattered people in the hall. A wave of hostility immediately surged in his heart. "What else can we do? Let's go and see who's the real deal!"

He wanted to know who was so bold to oppose him.

At this moment, the news of the closure of the auction had reached the ears of the first elder, Lin Yixuan, and the others.

"The sun has risen from the west. The second elder is actually willing to let go of such an opportunity to show off in front of the leader? Isn't he afraid of being blamed by the leader?"

Lin Wan smiled faintly.

"Father, you may not know, but the second elder is helpless. Who has ever seen an auction with less than ten people? If word gets out, wouldn't it be a disgrace to our Lin clan? If it's really held on time, the clan leader will probably blame us even more.".

Lin Yixuan showed a puzzled expression. "Why do you say that?"

Lin Wan told him everything he had gathered, and Lin Yixuan laughed. "No wonder the second elder couldn't sit still. If it were me, I'd close the shop."

"The second elder shot himself in the foot this time. He went to great lengths to get this opportunity, but it was ruined by an unknown auction house."

Although this auction house was suspected of deliberately targeting the Lin clan, it had indirectly helped Lin Wan and Lin Yixuan instead.

The second elder and the others already had the upper hand and even gained the authority to manage the auction house. If they let him show off in front of the entire city, the clan leader might favor them even more. Such a situation would be extremely disadvantageous for Lin Yixuan.

Lin Wan's eyes revealed some curiosity. "It's just that the owner of the auction house is extremely mysterious. I haven't found any relevant information, so I don't know who he

is."

Lin Yixuan pondered for a moment before saying, "Let's make a trip there as well, and see what kind of background this auction house has."

If they really did not have good intentions toward the Lin clan, then they would need to make preparations. If it was just an accident, Lin Yixuan would definitely try to rope them in. To be able to spend so much, they must be extremely powerful.

After saying that, Lin Yixuan and the rest were prepared to leave. However, the second elder and the rest had already arrived at the entrance. As they looked at the small auction house in front of them, the look of disdain on their faces was obvious.

"Just this? It can't even be compared to a single finger of our Lin clan."

After they entered, they realized that it was already packed with people. There was almost no place for them to stand. The second elder's expression was as dark as ink. Originally, these people should be sitting in the Lin clan's auction house.

It was this small auction house that suddenly appeared and used an extremely low price to attract everyone over.

"I heard that the fourth and fifth-level treasures auctioned here are extremely cheap. I wonder if it's true."

"Of course, it's true. The goods are genuine. The fifth-level medicinal pills that I purchased here the day before yesterday have greatly increased my strength. Now that I'm here again, I wonder if I'll be able to pick up a treasure again." "Oh, good for you! But there are a lot of competitors today." Many people rushed over when they heard the news. The discussions of the crowd fell into the ears of the second elder and the others. Many people present recognized them.

"Isn't it the second elder of the Lin clan? If I remember correctly, today is also the day that the Lin clan is holding an auction. Why are they here?"

Chapter 84 - A Good Show! Two People Going Head-to-Head

Chapter 84 A Good Show! Two People Going Head-to-Head

"Shh! Keep your voice down. Aren't you afraid that others will hear you? Look at the crowd around you. You'll know why they're here."

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"I passed by the Lin clan's auction house earlier, and there were only a few people inside. This is a situation that has never happened before. No wonder they couldn't sit still."

"Ah, it can't be. It's so miserable. They won't vent their anger on us, right?"

"The Lin clan isn't that overbearing. At most, they'll find trouble with the owner of this auction house. What does it have to do with us?"

The others kept their expressions calm as they passed by the second elder cautiously, afraid that they would get into trouble.

No matter how the crowd discussed, the auction started as usual.

When Lin Mo saw the arrival of the second elder and the others, a cold light flashed in his eyes. He did not know what kind of expression the second elder would have when he saw that Lin Mo was still alive and well. Lin Mo was looking forward to it.

"Welcome, everyone. The first item to be auctioned is a mid fourth-level medicinal pill, Myriad Form Pill. The starting price is 900 spirit stones."

Miao Qing was a man of few words. He was not as eloquent as Wu Jin, so he decided to end the battle quickly.

Such a clean and straightforward attitude was rare. Everyone could tell that he was not a professional. However, compared to those tardy people who liked to keep others guessing, he had a different impression.

The second elder heaved a sigh of relief.

"I've never seen this person in the Miao clan. I think he shouldn't be related to them."

The second elder did not know that Miao Qing was being hunted by the Miao clan, so naturally, he did not know that such a person existed.

Although many people present had received the news, they still held a doubt in their hearts. After all, regardless of which auction house these fourth or fifth-level medicinal pills were placed in the city, the starting price would be several thousand spirit stones.

Seeing was believing. Now that they had seen it with their own eyes, they knew that there really was a good deal going on.

"Damn, isn't this too cheap?"

Many people's blood immediately boiled, and their voices rose and fell.

"One thousand spirit stones!"

"One thousand five hundred spirit stones!"

The second elder's face was gloomy as he looked at the pill on the stage. Indeed, it was the aura of a mid fourth-level, and it was genuine. He sneered and said, "Indeed, it's a big deal. I want to see who exactly has such great ability."

"The second item is a mid fourth-level defensive magical treasure, the Black Turtle Spirit Armor. The starting price is 800 spirit stones!"

"The third item is a top fourth-level item…"

"The fourth item…"

As the auction progressed, the second elder's face turned darker. Every item in the auction was around the fourth-level, and the starting price was unbelievably low. Even the Lin clan could not afford to be so generous.

"What a coincidence, running into the second elder here. Shouldn't you be in the auction house? It seems like you have some free time in your hands."

This was what Lin Yixuan saw when he rushed over. The second elder's face was extremely dark, and the people around him were far away as well. It was as if they were avoiding a flood or a fierce beast. He felt extremely happy in his heart.

Seeing that Lin Yixuan was asking the question despite knowing the answer, it was obvious that he was here after receiving the news that the Lin clan's auction had to be canceled. The second elder was extremely angry and could only suppress his anger.

"What's the first elder doing here?"

Lin Yixuan smiled meaningfully. "Let's see if we can pick up any treasures."

"The first elder is interested in these fourth-level items? If this gets out, people will laugh their heads off."

Lin Yixuan did not back down in the face of the second elder's attitude. "Yeah, that's what made the second elder cancel the auction that was supposed to be held today."

The two of them went back and forth as the air filled with a tense atmosphere.

Seeing that he would not be able to get anything out of it, the second elder's eyes turned and he immediately thought of something

"First elder, you and I are originally from the same clan so why are we fighting here? The palm and the back of the hand are all flesh. If the leader knew about the auction today, he'd probably be unhappy too."

Lin Yixuan and the second elder had been fighting for many years. He knew that the second elder was a cunning old fox, so how could he not know what he was thinking? He remained calm as he said, "Second elder, what do you mean?"

"I think first elder saw it too. The owner of this auction house must have a strong background. Maybe he's here for our Lin clan. Otherwise, how could it be so coincidental that he chose to hold the auction today?"

Lin Yixuan understood the second elder's intention and deliberately said, "Maybe it's a coincidence."

"There's no such thing as a coincidence in this world." The second elder snorted. "In my opinion, why don't you and I work together and find out the background of the other party? Maybe we can even make a contribution in front of the leader."

It was obvious that the second elder wanted to use him as a weapon so that he could reap the benefits. Lin Yixuan was not that stupid.

Although he did not allow outsiders to harm the Lin clan, he had not figured out the other party's intention. Lin Yixuan did not plan to make a move for the time being.

"The leader has already said that the second elder will be in charge of the auction. If anything happens, the responsibility will naturally be borne by you. How can I overstep my authority? Otherwise, it'd be a sign of your incompetence."

Seeing that Lin Yixuan did not fall for the trap and was secretly mocking him, the second elder put on a fake smile. "Looks like the first elder wants to sit back and do nothing."

Lin Yixuan did not respond. "Why can't the second elder handle it? Perhaps you want to hand the auction house over to me? If that's the case, I can consider it."

The second elder was speechless and could only watch Lin Yixuan leave. The people around him could not help but worry. "If the first elder is involved, I'm afraid they'll…"

The second elder's eyes flashed with viciousness. "Don't worry, I know what to

do."

When the auction was about to end, only Miao Qing was there. The person behind the scenes did not show up at all.

Chapter 85 - The Appearance of the Clan Leader

Chapter 85 The Appearance of the Clan Leader

"It seems that the owner of this auction house is extremely mysterious."

The second elder could not sit still. He was about to take the initiative to attack. Seeing the person sent by the second elder, a flash of understanding appeared in Miao Qing's eyes. It was just as Lin Mo had guessed.

"I'm sorry, my master doesn't allow outsiders." "Do you know who he is? The second elder of the Lin clan is here. How dare he be so impudent here?!"

Hearing this, Miao Qing revealed a mocking smile. "Even if the heavenly king is here, it's still the same. Furthermore, it's just the second elder of the Lin clan, not the clan leader. What's the point of putting on airs here?"

Lin Mo and the second elder were already fighting to the death, so there was no need for Miao Qing not to offend him even more ruthlessly. The second elder's face turned dark. "Why,

you!"

He had always been high and mighty and had rarely heard such disrespectful words. As he held most of the power in the Lin clan, other than the incident with Lin Mo, his journey had been smooth sailing.

"Very good."

As soon as he finished speaking, an invisible pressure was released in all directions with the second elder as the center. It was like a towering mountain, crushing down on Miao Qing.

If it was the previous Miao Qing, he would not have been able to resist the second elder's pressure. Now that he had absorbed many top level elixirs from Lin Mo, he had long been reborn.

Miao Qing's expression remained unchanged as he said, "Second elder, is there anything else? If no, please leave."

The second elder looked at Miao Qing who remained calm. One had to know that he had used at least sixty percent of his cultivation earlier but the man in front of him had no reaction at all.

He looked like a servant of the auction house, but he had such a high cultivation level. What if he was the owner of the auction house? The second elder could not help but feel a little afraid.

"Let's go!"

When the second elder and the others returned to the Lin clan, they saw Lin Yixuan and the other elders waiting for him.

"Second elder has forgotten the rules of the clan. The clan leader sets a date every month. Usually, today is the day of the auction. It has been going on for a hundred years. Why is there a change today?".

The second elder knew that Lin Yixuan would not let go of such a good opportunity but he did not expect Lin Yixuan would attack so soon. He urged the other elders in the clan to find trouble with him.

Before the second elder could speak, Lin Yixuan said, "Maybe he just took over the auction house and was a little flustered, so he forgot about the date."

Hearing this, the other elders' expressions turned a little strange. They looked at Lin Yixuan and then looked at the second elder.

There was no other reason. In this competition for the next heir, the second elder undoubtedly had the upper hand. Other than being on good terms with Lin Yixuan, most of the people on his side were neutral and did not dare to take the risk.

Otherwise, if they stood on the wrong side, no matter which side became the next leader, they would not have a good ending.

The second elder smiled coldly. "How could I forget what the first elder said? It's just that there's a reason for what happened today."

He told the whole story of how an auction house suddenly appeared today as if he was hinting at something.

"It's also a coincidence. I wanted to find out who it was, but I didn't expect to run into the first elder. Those who don't know would think that the first elder had received the news long ago, so he rushed there to watch me make a fool of myself."

His words implied that Lin Yixuan was colluding with an outsider. Lin Yixuan wanted to make it difficult for the second elder to back down, but he did not expect him to distort the truth.

Lin Yixuan's expression turned cold. "The second elder can eat whatever he wants, but he has to be careful of the words he says!"

"After all, I'm valued by the clan leader. It's inevitable that some people will have bad intentions due to jealousy. They might even set up a scheme secretly."

The only thing missing was Lin Yixuan's name. The smell of gunpowder in the air was getting stronger.

Cough cough. A series of coughs could be heard from the leader, Lin Hao.

"The auction house isn't open today. What happened?"

Even the leader was alarmed by this!

Lin Yixuan quickly went forward and said, "Leader, didn't you have to go into seclusion to recuperate? Why are you out so soon?"

The leader was expressionless. "If I don't come out now, I'm afraid you two will start fighting."

Lin Yixuan and the second elder looked embarrassed. "Leader, that's not what we meant."

"Then, what do you mean?"

Without waiting for Lin Yixuan to speak, the second elder struck first.

"I think you've heard, leader. I think that auction house is very strange. Maybe it's coming for our Lin clan. I closed the auction house because of this reason. I want to investigate thoroughly so that our Lin clan won't be in danger."

After saying that, he looked at Lin Yixuan. "Unlike a certain person who can disregard the clan for his own interests."

Lin Hao looked at Lin Yixuan. His expression could not tell whether he was happy or angry. No one could guess his current mood.

Lin Yixuan frowned. Just as he was about to open his mouth to explain, Lin Hao said, "Alright, I understand this matter. Second elder, you should investigate it thoroughly. However, the auction house still has to be held. After all, it's a rule passed down for generations. Even if you're doing it for the good of the clan, let's not change the tradition."

There was not any information related to the first elder and the rest in between Lin Hao's words. Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan's faces were not looking too good. From the message that was sent out, it could be seen that the leader was getting more dissatisfied with them.

After dealing with these matters, Lin Hao left again. Only Lin Yixuan, the second elder, and the others remained where they were.

Chapter 86 - Lin Mo's Schemes

Chapter 86 Lin Mo's Schemes

From his expression and actions earlier, the clan leader seemed to be fair. Although he did not say anything, it was clear that he was more biased toward the second elder's side.

Many people present had different expressions.

After all, even after such an incident happened, the second elder was not punished. On the contrary, he said a few words that were neither light nor heavy. The people knew what the clan leader meant. It was nothing more than turning a big matter into a small

one.

The second elder could not help but feel proud. "I say, first elder, why are you doing this? Even if the leader was alerted, he wouldn't gain anything. Besides, there's a reason for this and I'm not responsible for

it."

Lin Yixuan and the others were furious, but there was nothing they could do. "Don't be happy too early. Who knows if you'll encounter trouble later on?"

The second elder seemed to have thought of something, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.

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"Indeed, but before that, the first person to become a wandering ghost was probably Lin Junyan. I heard that he's heavily injured and unconscious, and he hasn't woken up yet. It looks like he's doomed."

Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan's expressions changed.

The second elder felt a little regretful, but he could not hide the schadenfreude that he felt. "I heard that he also received an invitation to the capital's dao conference. What a pity. I'm afraid he won't be able to attend in his current state."

After saying these words, he left. He was extremely arrogant.

Lin Wan almost could not help but rush forward, but he was forcefully pulled back by Lin Yixuan.

"They're simply going too far! Maybe they're involved in Junyan's injury."

Lin Junyan was the most talented person in the first elder's bloodline. He was also a genius that appeared in the Lin clan after Lin Mo. He even suppressed the second elder and the other elders.

However, he was injured by a powerful demonic beast in an accident and was still unconscious in bed. At that time, the second elder and the others were also injured but they were not as serious as Lin Junyan.

Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan were suspicious, but they could not any evidence that pinpoint the second elder. It was because of this that they were at a disadvantage in the battle for the position of the next clan leader.

Lin Yixuan said helplessly, "Calm down, we don't have any evidence at the moment. They might even turn around and accuse us of framing them."

Lin Junyan was the most promising one, and Lin Wan was sure that this was the second elder's doing. After all, it was his style to get rid of dissidents.

It was because of this that Lin Hao's heart slowly shifted to the second elder's side.

"Then, what should we do now?"

Lin Yixuan could not help but sigh. "I originally wanted to use this to get the leader to strip the second elder of the rights to control the auction house, but who would've thought that it doesn't work at all. Looks like we'll have to find another opportunity."

Lin Wan bit his lips, his eyes revealing a bit of worry. "What about Junyan?"

To treat Lin Junyan's injuries, they needed a seventh-level extreme mystic pill. However, in this large city, even the alchemists who could refine it were only able to produce sixth-level pills.

"We can only stabilize his injuries for now. After we find the seventh-level extreme mystic pill, we can treat Junyan."

Speaking of Lin Junyan, a figure appeared in Lin Wan's mind. He did not know how he was doing

At this moment, Lin Wan did not know that Lin Mo, whom he was worried about, had already arrived in the city.

Although Lin Mo had not returned to the Lin clan yet, he was paying close attention to their movements.

"The Lin clan's great elder has been using all his connections to search for the seventh-level extreme mystic pill."

Although Miao Qing was not as tactful as Wu Jin in handling matters, he was still powerful and it was more convenient for him to go out and learn about the ongoing in the Lin clan. Furthermore, this news was not a secret.

After all, everyone knew about Lin Junyan's injury. However, no one knew about the real situation as they only heard that Lin Junyan had been cultivating in seclusion.

Judging from the looks of Lin Yixuan and the others, Lin Junyan's injury should be very serious. Otherwise, they would not have said that they would pay any price to get the seventh-level pill.

"It's because of this that the Lin clan leader placed his attention on the second elder. Even Master's actions this time didn't have much of an impact on the second elder. He just let it

go."

Lin Moshen knew the second elder's character. He was sinister and cunning. He would do anything to achieve his goals. Compared to the first elder, Lin Yixuan was gentle and kind. He was more righteous. In terms of scheming, he definitely could not win against the second elder.

"According to what I know, the second elder has interfered in this matter. He definitely wouldn't let Lin Yixuan easily find the seventh-level extreme mystic pill. After all, it wasn't easy for them to suppress the enemy."

Although Lin Mo did not know much about what had happened, he thought that Lin Junyan must be up to something when he was injured. Even if it was not the second elder's doing, it was definitely related to him.

"Master, what should we do next?"

Lin Mo smiled playfully. It just so happened that he had the pill in his hand and he had obtained it from the Miao clan. Not only could it solve Lin Yixuan's urgent problem, but he might also find an opportunity to attack the second elder.

"Spread the news and say that we have the pill. The auction will start in three days."

Miao Qing was puzzled.

"Why didn't we just give them to Lin Yixuan and the rest? You're so powerful now. It doesn't matter even if you go back to the Lin clan. The second elder and the rest can't do anything to you."

Lin Mo shook his head. "Of course we'll give them the pills, but I still need to use him to fish."

His eyes were extremely deep as if everything was planned out. If he were to directly kill his enemies, it would be too boring.

Furthermore, even though the second elder had made several moves, Lin Mo did not have any evidence in his hands, so it would not be appropriate for him to declare war on the second elder.

It would be better for him to act as he did now. The second elder and the rest thought that he was dead and gradually let down their guard. As long as Lin Mo found an opportunity, he would be able to capture all of them in one fell swoop!

Chapter 87 - Lin Yixuan Comes to Seek Elixirs

Chapter 87 Lin Yixuan Comes to Seek Elixirs

Soon, the news spread out. The ones who could not sit still were the second elder and the others.

"What?! There's a seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill in that auction house? How's that possible?"

However, the news had already spread out. There was no way that it was fake news. In addition, they had indeed auctioned many good items. The second elder and the others had no choice but to face a formidable enemy.

"It wasn't easy to get rid of Lin Junyan. Only then did we obtain the clan leader's attention and gradually gain the upper hand over Lin Yixuan's faction. If we let Lin Junyan recover, wouldn't it mean that he'd rise again?"

"But the first elder and the others will definitely bid for that pill at any cost."

"I'm afraid that the auction house is deliberately targeting us. It seems like they have been against us several times. First, they picked the same day to snatch away the customers, and now…"

The second elder's eyes revealed a hint of viciousness. "Then, find an opportunity to take care of it. Let them know the consequences of offending me."

The people around him felt that something was wrong when they heard this.

"Now is a critical period. Although the clan leader didn't say anything to us previously, it's inevitable that he has some dissatisfaction in his heart. If we stir up trouble now, or if the matter isn't handled properly, I'm afraid that the first elder and the others will find an opportunity and…"

"The owner of the auction house is extremely mysterious. We haven't found out his background yet. It's not appropriate to act rashly."

What they said made sense. The second elder frowned and thought for a moment. "Then, we'll observe for a while before we act. We'll keep a close eye on the auction house, but we can't let the first elder and the rest get the pills!"

The moment they received the news, Lin Yixuan and the rest sent over a request to pay a visit to the auction house.

Lin Wan was slightly puzzled. "The auction house is quite strange. Previously, it ruined the second elder's plans. Now, everyone in the city knows that we're looking for the seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill. How could there be such a coincidence in the world?"

Regardless of whether it was related to the Lin clan or not, if they were to say that they were hostile toward the auction house, they would not be able to tell much. However, it was too coincidental, which made people suspect their motives.

It was not that Lin Yixuan did not think about this, but he did not know what the owner of this auction house meant. He did not know if he really had bad intentions toward the Lin clan.

"No matter what, this is the only chance to save Lin Junyan. As long as there's even the slightest hope, we can't give it up."

Lin Wan thought about the fact that Lin Junyan was still lying on the bed and could not help but sigh. He only hoped that the owner of the auction house would be easy to talk to.

Miao Qing received them as guests. Before they could speak, Miao Qing said, "My master already knows what the great elder wants."

Lin Wan looked at each other. As expected, he knew that they needed this pill.

"Please pass the message. As long as you're willing to give us this pill, we're willing to pay any price you ask for."

Miao Qing shook his head. "First elder, don't worry. This pill is yours, but…"

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Soon, it was the third auction.

This time, there were even more people. Almost half of the people in the city were here. It was packed to the brim. There were even many people standing outside the door. It was enough to show how much attention everyone paid to the auction house.

With the momentum from the first two auctions, everyone had known about this auction house which auctioned genuine items at affordable prices. Who would not want to pick up a good thing that fell from the sky?

Word spread from one to ten, from ten to a hundred, and that was how the current situation was created.

Lin Yixuan and the second elder also rushed to the scene. They were all here for the pill.

Lin Wan remembered what Miao Qing had said before. He lowered his voice and said, "Father, can we really trust that person's words? What if he's up to something and wants to harm us?"

Lin Yixuan was also confused. "Although we don't know what his purpose is, we can only do as he says. We have no other choice."

After saying that, he looked at the second elder on the other side and said faintly, "And from the looks of it, even if we want to get it, it won't be easy. These people will definitely cause trouble for us. We might as well trust that person for once." After saying that, the second elder and the others walked over with smiles. "What a coincidence, we bumped into the first elder here again. Looks like we really have a tacit understanding."

The first elder revealed a mocking smile on his face. "Could it be that the second elder is also here for the seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill?"

The second elder did not feel guilty at all. Instead, he admitted matter-of-factually, "That's right. I express my deep sorrow regarding my nephew's matter. I heard that he needs this pill to treat his injuries. I'll definitely bid for it for him."

It was simply like a cat crying over a mouse. How could the second elder be so kind? Lin Wan did not believe a single word the second elder said. He coldly said, "Then, there's no need for the second elder to worry. We'll settle our own matters."

The second elder's face darkened. "What do you mean? Do you think I'd deliberately harm my nephew? I couldn't bear to see him in such a situation, so I wanted to do my best. First elder, why do you have to reject my kindness?"

Lin Yixuan did not understand his thoughts. If the pills really fell into their hands, he would find a few excuses or ways to destroy them. Or he could even be more vicious, adding other harmful herbs into the pills. When that time came, even if they suspected that the second elder was the one who did it, there would be no concrete evidence.

Chapter 88 - Tit for Tat in the Auction House

Chapter 88 Tit for Tat in the Auction House

Lin Wan wanted to say something but was stopped by Lin Yixuan. He said calmly, "Since the second elder has this intention, I can't say anything. Let's wait and see."

Looking at Lin Yixuan's back, the kindness on the second elder's face gradually disappeared and was replaced by a vicious expression.

"You want to get the seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill to save someone? Lin Junyan can only be a good-for-nothing for the rest of his life!"

Soon, the auction began.

"The first auction item is a mid fifth-level spiritual artifact, the Life-Chasing Soul Slash. The starting price is 1,500 spiritual stones!"

"2,000 spiritual stones!"

"2,500 spiritual stones!"

Perhaps it was because there were too many people who came, although the starting auction price was low, it soon rose to 4,000 to 5,000 spiritual stones. Even so, compared to the prices of the other fifth-level spiritual artifacts in the other auction houses in the city, the prices were not considered much.

"The second item is a top fifth-level Prajna Golden Lotus. The starting price is 2,000 spiritual stones!"

The quality of the items auctioned this time was extremely high. Everyone competed with each other to bid, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely heated. One could only hear the voices of people shouting one after another. There were also people arguing until their faces were red. They were afraid that if their actions were slower by half a beat, they would lose the items they set their eyes upon.

Even though there were indeed a few items that even Lin Yixuan and the second elder were tempted by, they were still as steady and did not participate in any of it.

They only had one goal, and that was the ultimate seventh-level pill! However, they did not see it being auctioned, and a few of them started to get impatient.

Miao Qing took in the situation below the stage, and as if he was trying to be mysterious, he finally announced, "The final item is the ultimate seventh-level pill. The starting price is 3,000 spiritual stones!"

The originally lively venue suddenly became quiet. Everyone subconsciously looked at Lin Yixuan. Everyone knew that he had used all sorts of connections to obtain this pill. He must be determined to get it this time.

"10,000 spiritual stones!"

As expected, Lin Yixuan was the first to bid. Everyone was shocked when they heard this price and immediately increased it by several times. This kind of bidding method was rare in other auction houses.

Although the pill was precious and its effect was very good, it was only targeted at a small portion of the audience. Therefore, not many people were interested in it. Although its level was high, there were only a few people who wanted it.

Moreover, Lin Yixuan made it clear from the beginning that he must obtain this pill. Most people did not want to offend him, so why not make him happy and form a good relationship with him? Therefore, after a while, no one bid with him.

"15,000 spiritual stones!"

The crowd quickly looked toward the voice, wanting to see who it was. Their expressions suddenly became a little strange.

The person who made the bid was the one next to the second elder. Although the second elder did not directly make a move, everyone knew who the real mastermind was.

"I've long heard that the Lin clan's first elder and the second elder have been at loggerheads for a long time. It looks like they're preparing to fight in the arena now. I don't know who's the better one."

"Previously, when the clan head was in control, it was still fine. Everyone was still concerned about their reputation. Now that it's time for the Lin clan to choose the next successor, these two factions can be said to be at loggerheads."

"Doesn't the first elder's faction have a genius called Lin Junyan? I heard that he was heavily injured and only this pill can save him. It's because of this that this pill is necessary."

"Ah, if the second elder gets it, wouldn't that be…?"

"Shh! Keep it down. The two masters are right here. Are they trying to kill each other by discussing their grudges? Be careful or we'll be the ones who get hurt."

As long as there was a fight between the big clans, especially for the position of the next clan leader, the area of impact would never be small. The crowd noticed the subtle atmosphere between Lin Yixuan and the second elder and their voices became even quieter.

The atmosphere in the entire venue became a little depressing. Only the voices of the two people bidding drifted in the air. It seemed calm, but in fact, there was a turbulent undercurrent.

The price had already soared to 50,000 spiritual stones. Even if someone wanted to bid, they would not be able to do it.

Lin Yixuan and the second elder looked at each other. He said enunciated word by word, "Second elder, don't go too far."

The second elder did not seem to understand what Lin Yixuan meant. "First elder, I don't understand what you're saying. Since it's an auction, everyone has the right to bid. Even though this is someone I know, I can't stop him."

Looking at Lin Yixuan's gloomy face, the second elder was extremely happy. He knew that Lin Yixuan was determined to get the pill. Otherwise, Lin Junyan would become a cripple and he would never be able to mend his meridians.

Therefore, Lin Yixuan would do anything, even if he had to go bankrupt.

This was the effect that the second elder wanted. Even if Lin Junyan really recovered in the future, the loss of so many spiritual stones and resources would be enough to hurt Lin Yixuan and the others greatly. They would not be able to compete with them in a short time.

The rest of the matter was settled. No matter how powerful Lin Yixuan was, he would not be able to change anything. The second elder said hypocritically, "First elder, although I sympathize with you, if this pill was in my hands, I'd definitely take it

out."

Lin Yixuan gritted his teeth and hesitated for a moment. "100,000 spiritual stones!" This price made everyone gasp as it exceeded the value of the pill.

"120,000 spiritual stones!"

Looking at Lin Yixuan's expression, the second elder estimated that this price should be enough. It almost emptied most of his assets. He lowered his voice and ordered, "If Lin Yixuan makes a bid later, there's no need to raise it anymore."

Chapter 89

Chapter 89: The Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill, Second Elder's Pride and Provocation

The entire place was silent. For a moment, they did not know whether to call it Lin Yixuan or second elder's pride.

"Is there a need for that? 120,000 spiritual stones for the Extreme Mystic Pill? How many can you buy at that price?"

"It seems like the first elder really has no other choice. Otherwise, he wouldn't be in such a situation."

"If you ask me, the second elder is still the most ruthless. So what if the first elder is able to bid for this pill in the end? With such a high price, I'm afraid that he'll have to pay with all his wealth."

"Even if Lin Junyan is saved in the end, the first elder's strength has been greatly depleted. It should be difficult for him to recover in a short period. It's destined that the second elder will rise in the ranks."

The people who had the advantage could tell the situation at a glance. Surprisingly, the first elder did not bid at the first moment, which caused a small commotion in the crowd.

According to their guess, Lin Yixuan should fight the second elder to the death.

The second elder was not worried about this at all. Lin Yixuan would not bid because he knew that the effect of the Extreme Mystic Pill on Lin Yixuan was too great. Moreover, he would not be able to find the second seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill in a short period.

However, Lin Junyan's injury had dragged on for too long. If this continued, it would be useless even if they were able to find another pill.

Just as everyone was waiting for Lin Yixuan to bid, his expression changed. In the end, everything returned to normal. He was completely different from the person who was in a hurry to bid for the pill.

Lin Wan, who was beside him, was also angry. However, he calmed down after that. He could control his emotions as he pleased. It was a little too deliberate.

The second elder felt a little uneasy after seeing Lin Yixuan's reaction. He could not have stopped bidding, right?

Lin Yixuan was expressionless. No one could guess what he was thinking. Even the onlookers could not figure out what he was thinking. In the end, they did not hear his bid but Miao Qing's voice.

"120,000 spiritual stones going once!"

"120,000 spiritual stones going twice!"

…

Lin Yixuan did not make a sound when the final bid was made. The face of the person who made the bid turned extremely ugly as he looked at the second elder in panic.

The second elder's face did not look any better as well. His eyes were filled with shock and then became extremely distorted. He had calculated everything but he did not expect Lin Yixuan to stop bidding!

In the end, he became the sucker who paid the 120,000 spiritual stones to buy a pill that was useless to him.

"What should we do now? I can't take out that many spiritual stones…"

The second elder's expression was distorted. An unknown fire surged in his heart, and he used a lot of strength to suppress it. Even if it was him, taking out so many spiritual stones would be difficult.

"Forget it. Lin Yixuan probably doesn't have so many spiritual stones. Now that the pills are with me, Lin Junyan will be a cripple in the end. If Lin Yixuan asks me for them…"

The second elder snorted coldly. He had already thought of how he would humiliate Lin Yixuan later. The Lin clan's high and mighty first elder wanted to beg for mercy from him? He had a secret feeling of joy and excitement as if he had already trampled Lin Yixuan under his feet.

Under such comfort, the anger in his heart dissipated. However, he did not know that there was an even bigger pit waiting for him to step into.

[ Ding! Host has successfully auctioned a seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill. ]

[ Successfully triggered 5000 times return. ]

[ Obtained eight-level Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill! ]

At the same time, the system notification sounded in Lin Mo's mind. He had obtained this seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill from the Miao clan. The Miao clan's foundation was not bad and they even had this kind of pill.

Just as he had guessed, the eighth-level Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill was even more powerful and its effects would be even better!

The second elder came in front of Lin Yixuan and the others like a victor. He revealed a regretful expression and said, "It's such a pity. Why didn't the first elder bid for this pill? I heard that my nephew's injuries are serious and we can't delay any longer."

Lin Yixuan only looked at him coldly and did not say anything.

The second elder smiled. Although Lin Yixuan was too calm, he believed that when that time came, Lin Yixuan would be in an extremely sorry state.

As he watched the second elder leave, Lin Yixuan did not leave immediately. After everyone left, he finally could not help but look for Miao Qing.

Without waiting for him to speak, Miao Qing said, "Please follow me."

He led Lin Yixuan and the rest into the guest room. "Please keep this pill well."

Lin Yixuan could not wait to open it and take a look. He froze on the spot and said in disbelief, "This pill is…?"

"Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill."

Lin Yixuan's hands started to tremble as he stammered, "This, this is for me?"

Miao Qing nodded. "Master learned about Young Master Lin's injuries and it has been too long. Although the Extreme Mystic Pill can help him recover, there may be some side effects. However, the Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill will not have such a situation. You can rest assured."

When Lin Yixuan hired someone to treat Lin Junyan's injuries, he mentioned the Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill. However, this kind of pill was more troublesome and precious to refine, so it was extremely rarely seen on the market.

Even obtaining the Extreme Mystic Pill was so difficult, not to mention the Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill. Therefore, Lin Yixuan did not harbor any hope of obtaining it. He just did not expect that the Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill was right in front of him now.

Lin Yixuan asked uneasily, "How many spiritual stones does this need?"

Who would have thought that Miao Qing would shake his head? "My master said that this is a gift to Elder Lin. Consider it a kind gesture."

Chapter 90

Chapter 90: Another Village in the Willows

Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan froze on the spot, almost thinking that they were hearing things.

This was an eighth-level pill. If it was in the auction house, it could be auctioned off for tens of thousands of spiritual stones or higher. Now, they were giving it away just like that.

"Giving it to us? Are you kidding me?"

Lin Yixuan and the owner of this auction house met by chance. He even suspected that they were hostile toward the Lin clan because of what happened before.

"We won't accept rewards for nothing. How can we accept such a big gift?"

"Elder Lin, take it. This is a small token of our master's appreciation and thanks for taking care of him."

Hearing this, Lin Yixuan was even more confused. He could not help but ask, "Do I know your master?"

Miao Qing did not answer directly. "When the time is right, you'll know. But now isn't the time yet."

It was not that he was deliberately mystifying. These were all Lin Mo's orders.

"I'll remember this favor. If there's anything I can help you with in the future, just let me know."

Lin Yixuan bowed deeply. At the same time, he was even more confused. Who was the owner of the auction house? How could he take out the most precious pills on the market so easily?

Moreover, from Miao Qing's tone, they knew each other and that he had helped him before.

No matter what, the most important thing now was to go back and treat Lin Junyan's injuries. After Lin Yixuan bade farewell to Miao Qing, he brought Lin Wan home.

Along the way, Lin Wan was guessing the real identity of the owner of the auction house.

"Father, who do you think he is? To be able to take out an eight-level pill so easily, he must have possessed an extraordinary identity. But why did he have to be so mysterious?"

To be honest, Lin Yixuan did not have any idea. If he had such a relationship, he would have come to ask for the pill a long time ago.

"I don't know either, but I don't think he has any ill intentions toward the Lin clan."

If that person had ill intentions, he would not have offered the pill. However, Lin Yixuan was sure that they had a grudge against the second elder.

Lin Wan seemed to have thought of something and could not help but laugh out loud. "I don't know how the second elder offended him. If the second elder knew the truth, he'd probably be so angry that he'd vomit blood."

When Lin Yixuan and the rest received the news and came to ask for the pill, Miao Qing said that the pill had to be auctioned and the second elder had to win it. Lin Yixuan only needed to act and after the auction was over, he would get what he wanted.

As expected, Miao Qing did not go back on his word and Lin Yixuan even obtained the even more precious Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill.

"Father, if the second elder finds out that we teamed up with the auction house and cheated them of so many spiritual stones, I can't wait to see their expressions."

Lin Wan was gloating over the second elder's actions. He could only say that they had brought this upon themselves.

After returning to the Lin family, Lin Yixuan was still worried and gave the pill to the alchemist to check.

"This is the Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill. Where did you find it?!"

The alchemist looked at the smooth pill in his hand and his face was full of praise. "The quality is perfect. Look at the patterns on the pill. They are like waves of the sea. This is of the highest quality."

Lin Yixuan's gaze fell on the bed. A young man lying there. His pale face could not hide his handsomeness. If it was not for the injury on his chest, he would have looked like a dead man at this moment.

"Let's not waste any time treating his injuries."

The alchemist quickly fed Lin Junyan the pill. At the same time, warm spiritual energy flowed out from his palm like a trickle of water, dissolving all the life essence in the pill.

One after another, clouds of white mist seeped into Lin Junyan's body and repaired his damaged meridians.

The unconscious man let out a muffled groan. A faint white light enveloped his body. His originally pale face was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye. His originally ice-cold limbs were also gradually warming up.

This miraculous transformation was truly breathtaking. Even the alchemist was amazed by the efficacy of this pill.

"If it was the seventh-level Extreme Mystic Pill, it definitely wouldn't be able to achieve such a recovery. If I want to repair the damaged meridians, I'm afraid that it will still take some time. Moreover, my foundation might even be affected. If it were the Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill, it'd be different.

"The effects of the pill would be quickly displayed. In just a short while, his injuries would be healed. Most importantly, there are no side effects. The newly-grown meridians would be just as before or even more resilient. If Young Master is able to wake up, his cultivation would advance by a level."

Upon hearing the alchemist's words, Lin Wan was overjoyed. "This means that Brother Jun Yan has benefited from this misfortune! Not only has his cultivation not regressed, but it can increase?"

The alchemist nodded his head. "You can say that it's all thanks to this top-grade medicinal pill. I wonder who refined it as its effects are perfect. I've never seen something like this in my life."

If Lin Mo was here, he would not be making a fuss. After all, the system's product was definitely of the highest quality.

Although Lin Junyan's eyes were still closed, he looked much better than before when he was half dead.

"When will he wake up?"

"Half a day at most, a short while at least."

Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan's hearts that had been hanging over for the past few days could finally be at ease.

At this moment, a servant came in and whispered something into Lin Yixuan's ear. He looked angry. "The second elder and the others are too much."

Chapter 91

Chapter 91: The Second Elder was Dumbfounded. He Had Been Scammed.

Lin Wan hurriedly asked, "What tricks are they up to this time?"

"The clan leader had requested our presence. I heard that it's for the capital's dao conference. It looks like the second elder has done something in secret."

When Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan rushed to the living room, as expected, the second elder was also there. A few other elders were there too.

When they saw that everyone was here, the leader announced, "I called you all here today to discuss something. The second elder suggested to me that since Lin Junyan is heavily injured, we might as well give his spot to the other disciples in the clan."

Lin Yixuan's expression turned extremely ugly as he looked at the second elder coldly. He was really looking for an opportunity to pick a fight all the time.

The Lin clan was originally invited by the royal family, but there were not many spots. There were less than ten in total, and each elder only had one or two spots.

If Lin Junyan was eliminated, then no one from the first elder's side could participate. When that happened, it would not be beneficial for Lin Yixuan and the others, let alone fighting for the position of the clan leader's successor.

Lin Yixuan could not help but say, "How can the clan leader disqualify Junyan?"

This kind of opportunity was extremely rare. It was also a form of status to be able to receive an invitation to be trained in the capital. This was because not everyone had this kind of qualification. After all, the requirements were extremely stringent.

If they performed well and fought for the clan's glory, the clan leader would think more highly of the performers and they would be given the priority to be chosen as the next successor.

It could be said that the first elder and the others had to participate in this trip to the capital, or else the second elder and the others would be in the limelight.

"First elder, what you said is wrong. Now that my nephew is lying in bed, how can I participate in it? Rather than wasting this spot, it's better to give it to the other disciples in the clan so they could make a contribution to the Lin clan."

The second elder spoke in a pretentious manner. His words were dignified, but everyone knew of his intentions. He wanted to use this to attack Lin Yixuan and the others.

"As long as we find the Extreme Mystic Pill, Junyan will be able to recover. We still have time. What's the rush?"

The second elder thought of something and smiled proudly. He pretended to be surprised. "Who doesn't know that the Extreme Mystic Pill is hard to get? And as far as I know, the first elder didn't manage to get it at the auction either."

"Even with the Extreme Mystic Pill, it'd be difficult to recover in a short period. It wouldn't be too good if people underestimated our Lin clan's strength. It's better to cultivate at home. There's still a chance next time."

Although these words sounded nice, they were extremely hypocritical. Who knew when the next time would be?

Lin Yixuan's expression gradually became calm. Now that Lin Junyan was about to wake up, he naturally did not have any worries. He said sarcastically, "So, the second elder is thinking for us."

The second elder did not seem to hear the sarcasm in the first elder's words and tried to persuade him, "First elder, I understand what you're thinking, but we have to think of the big picture first."

Those who did not know would think that he was worried about the Lin clan and did not have any selfish motives.

"Then, I thank the second elder for his concern."

The sudden male voice made everyone freeze on the spot.

Lin Yixuan looked at the young man who walked in with a joyful expression. "Junyan, you're finally awake."

Although he knew that Lin Junyan was about to wake up, he did not expect it to be so soon.

Lin Junyan bowed and said, "Thank you, Uncle, for worrying about my injury these few days."

The others were also shocked. They had gone to see Lin Junyan's injuries and they were very serious. " wuxiax.com".All of his meridians were damaged and ruptured. They needed the Extreme Mystic Pill to treat him.

Lin Yixuan had been running around these past few days to find the Extreme Mystic Pill, but he was not successful. It was not easy to find information about the Extreme Mystic Pill, but in the end, it was successfully obtained by the second elder in an auction.

They had never heard of a second Extreme Mystic Pill before. The second elder looked as if he had seen a ghost. "You!"

He clearly remembered that the extreme mystic pill was in his hands, and he had ordered people to keep a close watch on it to prevent Lin Yixuan from sending people to steal it.

Lin Junyan smiled faintly, a cold light flashing in his eyes. "Shouldn't the second elder be happy to see me sober up? Why would you look like that? Could it be that you've seen a ghost?"

"What nonsense are you talking about?"

The second elder stared at Lin Junyan as if a hole would form on his face. He was extremely flustered and could not figure out what was going on.

Even if Lin Yixuan could get the second Extreme Mystic Pill in such a short time, how could Lin Junyan recover so quickly and even get out of bed to walk?

The person in front of him had a ruddy face and no signs of serious injuries could be seen at all. Unless there was only one possibility, and that was that Lin Yixuan had someone impersonate him!

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible. The second elder thought about it and said, "First elder, aren't you a little too bold? You actually asked someone to impersonate your son?"

The second elder regretted his words. Even if Lin Yixuan was out of his mind, he would not ask someone to do such a thing because it was easy for others to see through him.

Since they were from the Lin clan, there was naturally a way to tell if someone was impersonating another person. No matter how stupid Lin Yixuan was, he would not be so brainless.

"Second are you unhappy when I wake up, or am I ruining your plan?"

Even the others looked at the second elder speechlessly.

Chapter 92

Chapter 92: Shoot Yourself In the Foot

Lin Junyan hit the nail on the head, leaving the second elder and the others speechless.

The second elder stuttered, beads of sweat formed on his forehead. He could not say a word for a long time.

Even the leader and the other elders were curious. They could not help but ask, "What's going on? Why did Junyan suddenly wake up?"

The second elder was sure that Lin Yixuan had the help of an expert. He wanted to see who dared to ruin his plan.

Lin Yixuan looked at the second elder and said slowly, "I have to thank someone. Although the owner of the auction house auctioned the Extreme Mystic Pill, he gave me an eighth-level Heaven and Earth Infinite Pill after the auction."

Hearing this, the second elder's eyes darkened and he almost fainted. He gritted his teeth and squeezed out a sentence. "What did you say?"

Lin Yixuan repeated it with a smile.

The second elder stumbled. If it was not for the people beside him supporting him, he would have lost face in public.

His 120,000 spiritual stones!

The second elder's eyes were so red that they were about to bleed. No wonder Lin Yixuan did not follow up with the bid. No wonder Lin Yixuan was so calm after the auction. He did not even come to him after the auction.

So, this was it. It explained everything!

The people around saw that Lin Junyan had woken up and his breathing was stable. His cultivation level was even more advanced than before. They all came forward to congratulate him. The second elder's eyes almost popped out of their sockets when he saw this scene.

Lin Junyan was a genius after Lin Mo. Although he could not be compared to Lin Mo back then, he was one of the best among the younger generation.

Ever since he was heavily injured, everyone thought that he was going to become a cripple. The first elder's line was also at a disadvantage against the clan leader's successor. From this, it could be seen how important he was.

However, not only had he recovered, but his cultivation had also become more profound. Although the second elder still had the advantage, it was hard to guarantee that there would not be any other changes in the future.

"It's you! You must've colluded with that auction house! Lin Yixuan, what a vicious man you are! How dare you conspire with outsiders to harm our Lin clan?!"

He quickly changed his expression and complained to the leader, "Leader, please stand up for me. The first elder colluded with outsiders for his own interests."

Lin Wan could not help but say, "You're slandering me!"

Lin Yixuan showed a mocking expression. "Second elder, you're not the one who spent 120,000 spiritual stones to buy that pill. Why are you suddenly so anxious that you even slander me?"

The second elder was choked by his words and his face turned green and red like a color palette.

Although he did not make an official appearance, everyone knew that he was the one who instigated that person to raise the price with Lin Yixuan so that Lin Yixuan would not get the Extreme Mystic Pill. Even if he got it in the end, he would have to pay a huge sum of money.

"I. . ." The second elder was speechless and said angrily, "You must've colluded with the auction house. Otherwise, why would he give you such a precious pill?!"

The second elder was so regretful that his intestines churned. 120,000 spiritual stones were almost half of his wealth.

It would have been fine if it could be used. However, Lin Yixuan no longer needed it and Lin Junyan had already recovered. Now that the pill was in his hands and had no use for it, how could he not hate it?

"Previously, the auction house went against our Lin clan and purposely stole our customers on the same day of our auction. First elder, you have a close relationship with them. You really have ulterior motives."

Seeing that the second elder was acting like a mad dog and would not stop until he bit off a piece of Lin Yixuan's flesh, Lin Yixuan and the others were not afraid at all. They even had the urge to laugh.

"This is like shooting yourself in the foot."

"If it wasn't for you guys having ulterior motives and wanting to create trouble for us by not letting us bid for the pills, you wouldn't have let others find an opportunity to take advantage of you. Now you still have the nerve to say that we framed you.

"After all, if you don't have such thoughts in the beginning, then nothing will happen after that."

Lin Wan and Lin Jun Yan both chimed in, almost causing the second elder's face to turn red. It was unknown whether he was angry or embarrassed, but his facial features were distorted.

"No matter what, the sudden appearance of the auction house is very suspicious. First, the owner deliberately targeted me, and then he used this opportunity to bribe the first elder. It's difficult to know what his motive is."

Lin Yixuan frowned as he looked at the leader who remained silent. If he really believed the second elder's nonsense, he would not be able to clear his name even if he jumped into the river.

"Leader, it's the second elder who has ulterior motives. Everything he said was a false accusation. I definitely didn't collude with outsiders." After saying that, Lin Yixuan stared at the second elder coldly.

"You have to take note of evidence when you speak and act. You're clearly the one who used dirty and despicable methods to frame others. This is karma."

The second elder was so angry that his whole body was trembling. Facing Lin Yixuan's sharp eyes, he felt guilty. However, he would not let it go so easily.

"Alright, you want evidence, right? I'll go to the auction house and confront the owner."

After saying that, the second elder said to the leader, "Please give me some time, leader. I'll definitely investigate the truth."

His expression was extremely respectful, but his eyes were dark. The second elder swore that no matter what price he had to pay, Lin Yixuan would definitely bear the crime of colluding with outsiders!

120,000 spiritual stones! The owner of this auction hall would be forced to spit it out the same way he swallowed it!

If Lin Yixuan dared to set him up, the second elder would not let any of these people off.

Chapter 93

Chapter 93: The Second Elder's Sneak Attack

Lin Wan could not help but worry when he saw how aggressive the second elder and the others were. "Nothing will happen, right?"

No one thought that the leader would agree to the second elder's request. Although Lin Junyan had woken up, he would not be able to shake the status of the second elder and the others for a while.

Lin Yixuan's expression was calm, but Lin Junyan's joy when he regained consciousness decreased a little. After all, no one would be happy if they were bitten by a mad dog.

"The second elder is a scheming person. He'll do anything to achieve his goals. Now that he has lost most of his assets, it's hard to say what he'll do if he's impulsive."

Although that was what he said, Lin Yixuan believed that the person who gave the eight-level pill was definitely stronger than he imagined.

"But the enemy of the enemy is a friend, and he has done us a favor. We can't just sit back and do nothing. Besides, this is a good opportunity to attack the second elder."

Lin Junyan was a little worried. "If we really interfere, won't we confirm the second elder's allegation of us colluding with the auction house?"

According to the second elder's schemes, as long as they made a move, even if there was no real collusion, they would probably fake some evidence.

"Let's follow them to check out the situation first. When the time comes, we'll act accordingly."

…

Soon, the second elder and the others arrived at the auction house. Looking at Miao Qing who was trying to stop them, he said with a vicious expression, "Get lost! Tell your master to come out and see me!"

The second elder released all the spiritual power in his body. The pressure from the transformation dragon realm instantly covered the entire place. It was as if a towering mountain was crushing down on them. Even the floor was covered with dense patterns that looked like spider webs.

Miao Qing's gaze gradually became sharp, and he said, "Not just anyone has the right to see my master."

Hearing this, the second elder's anger reached its peak. He was like a demon god, and the expression on his face seemed as if he wanted to swallow Miao Qing alive. "Say that again."

Even the people around the second elder could not bear such huge pressure. They all moved further away, but Miao Qing, who was in the center of the storm, stood still as if he had taken root on the ground.

He did not speak as if he did not care to speak. The mocking expression on his face once again stung the second elder's eyes. Even a mere servant dared to be so rude to him.

"You're courting death!"

The moment he finished speaking, the second elder quickly stretched out his hand. The shadow of a huge palm suddenly appeared in mid-air. The golden light covered the sky and the sun. With lightning speed, it grabbed toward Miao Qing.

In front of such a huge object, Miao Qing seemed small like an ant. With a casual pinch, he would be crushed. If he was caught by the second elder, he would be either dead or crippled.

Who would have thought that Miao Qing was even faster? A few afterimages appeared in the air. In the blink of an eye, he had already arrived a hundred meters away.

The second elder missed Miao Qing. He could not help but squint his eyes. It seemed that Miao Qing had some ability to be able to dodge his attack. Such a person was not worth it for him to take action personally.

He gave the man beside him a look and said, "You play with him."

The man's eyes were burning with a fierce and bloodthirsty gaze. His tall figure was like a fierce tiger. All the blood essence in his body was gathered in his two fists as he swiftly struck out.

Everyone seemed to have really heard the tiger's roar. The man was as swift as the wind, like a fierce tiger descending the mountain. His fists were all aimed at Miao Qing's vital points. How could the subordinates of the second elder be useless?

Of course, Miao Qing was not weak either. In other words, he had not displayed his full strength yet. Back then, he had consumed so many top level medicinal pills from Lin Mo. At this moment, he had the ability to fight against the second elder.

The two shadows were entangled together. They were moving back and forth, causing everyone's eyes to be dazzled. It was impossible for them to differentiate who it was.

The second elder, on the other hand, saw everything clearly. Although the two people on the field were evenly matched, Miao Qing was still at a disadvantage because he had been dodging the attacks and did not make a move.

However, if he was really weak, how could he dodge the other party's attacks every time?

The man seemed to have hit the flesh with his fists, but in fact, he did not even touch the corner of Miao Qing's clothes. The second elder's heart sank, and he immediately had a bad feeling.

The second elder looked at Miao Qing who was at ease on the field, and the viciousness in his eyes seemed to be about to solidify. He secretly circulated his spiritual power, and when Miao Qing was not paying attention, a cold light suddenly shot out.

Miao Qing, who was in the middle of the battle, did not notice anything strange. It was not until he felt a chill behind him that he realized something was wrong. However, it was too late for him to dodge.

"It's you!"

The second elder revealed a smug smile. It was as if he could see Miao Qing's head being chopped off. However, in the next second, the smile froze on his face.

A cold light suddenly appeared. It was like a crescent moon that blocked the second elder's sneak attack.

Everyone was shocked to see that it was an icicle.

"Ding ding!"

The icicle fell to the ground and instantly turned into a puddle of water. It looked ordinary. However, it was this thing that was able to block the attack of a powerhouse in the transformation dragon realm.

From this, it could be seen how powerful the skill of the person who made the attack was, to the extent that it had reached an astonishing level.

"The dignified second elder of the Lin clan actually made a sneak attack. Today's incident has opened my eyes."

Being suddenly exposed by someone, the second elder and the others could not hold back their expression. They suddenly turned their heads. "Who is it?! Quick, come out!"

At the same time, Miao Qing and the others also stopped fighting.

Chapter 94 - The Second Elder's Shock. He's Still Alive!

Chapter 94: The Second Elder's Shock. He's Still Alive!

The second elder felt that this voice was somewhat familiar. It was as if he had heard it before, but he could not recall when.

Immediately after, the voice said, "I'm afraid that if I come out, the second elder would feel guilty and not dare to see me."

The second elder laughed coldly. "Don't play tricks on me. Why wouldn't I dare to see you?"

"Is that so?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Mo's figure appeared in mid-air. He looked at the second elder and the rest with a smile. "Long time no see."

"Ghost!"

For a moment, the second elder thought that he had encountered a ghost in broad daylight. He stared fixedly at Lin Mo, unable to believe what he was seeing. His face suddenly turned deathly pale as he stammered, "How's this possible? This is impossible…"

The second elder shook his head frantically. His eyes were filled with shock and fear as if he had suffered a great blow. The people around him did not understand why he would reveal such an expression the moment he saw Lin Mo. Only a few of them knew.

Beads of sweat appeared on the second elder's forehead as he panicked. The cold sweat on his back drenched his clothes. Back then, he had clearly witnessed with his own eyes just how powerful the self-destruction of the spiritual powers of Miao Yan and the others was, engulfing the entire Miao clan and everyone within.

Even he, who had been affected by the explosion, had yet to fully recover. Under the impact of the explosion, Lin Mo was at the eye of the storm. How could there be any possibility of him surviving?

However, the person standing in front of him reminded him that everything was not an illusion. In such a situation, even the great god would be helpless. How could Lin Mo possibly escape? He simply could not understand.

"Second elder must be very surprised to see me alive. After all, he thought I was dead."

Lin Mo's casual words caused a chill to run down second elder's spine. The man in front of him was simply too terrifying. Even the self-destruction of the top experts of the Miao clan could not do anything to him. Instead, he would be allowed to return to the Lin clan!

If they continued to allow Lin Mo to cultivate further, he would definitely be a terrifying enemy. Forget about obtaining the position of clan leader. Even his life would be in jeopardy.

After all, the second elder had secretly harmed Lin Mo many times. Once the matter was exposed, the two of them would definitely fight to the death.

The second elder forced out a smile. "What are you saying?"

Lin Mo, who could not even do anything to Miao Jian and the others even after they self-destructed, felt an unprecedented chill sweep through the second elder's heart, causing him to stand rooted to the ground.

The person in front of him was simply too terrifying and unbelievable. What would Lin Mo's true strength be like? Could it be that he had been hiding his true strength all this while?

Lin Mo only smiled and did not say anything. He knew the second elder's character very well. He did not even need to speak. Just standing in front of him was enough for the second elder to imagine a lot of things. Some things were better left unsaid than revealed as it was more effective.

At this moment, Lin Yixuan and the rest finally arrived.

"Second elder should take responsibility for his own actions. You and I have a grudge. Don't drag the innocents into it," Lin Yixuan said, afraid that second elder would do something bad to the auction house.

However, the scene that he imagined did not appear. Instead, the atmosphere became a little strange.

Lin Mo's back was facing him, so Lin Yixuan did not see it clearly at first. However, he was very familiar with that back view. He believed that this must be the mysterious owner of the auction house.

"Sir…"

Lin Wan's reaction was faster than his. He was in disbelief at first, then he was ecstatic. "Brother Lin Mo!"

It was Lin Mo! Lin Mo was back!

Lin Yixuan did not expect that the mysterious owner of the auction house would be Lin Mo.

When Lin Mo left the Lin clan, he was still a cripple. However, it seemed that the aura on his body was not to be underestimated. Furthermore, he was able to casually give away an eighth-level pill. He must be quite capable. Could it be that Lin Mo had some fortuitous encounter?

"Is the first elder doing well?"

Lin Yixuan nodded. "Everything is fine."

He looked at Lin Mo with a surprised expression. His divine sense could not detect his cultivation level.

There were only two situations. Either Lin Mo used some special method to hide or he was wearing a concealing magic treasure. No matter which one it was, it proved that the current Lin Mo was no longer the same person who was expelled by the Lin clan.

Back then, Lin Mo's cultivation level had dropped drastically, and he had received a lot of ridicule and ostracism. After all, there was no shortage of people who took pleasure in others' misfortune.

Although Lin Mo was a direct descendant, his parents had disappeared in his early years, and rumors had it that they long since died. Therefore, he did not have any blood relatives by his side, so naturally, no one could take care of him. All this time, it was all thanks to Lin Yixuan's protection and support that he was still alive.

It could be said that the first elder and the others took good care of Lin Mo. Lin Wan had been childhood friends with Lin Mo since they were young and the two of them were very close.

It was also because of the first elder's insistence that Lin Mo was not stripped of his surname and expelled from the Lin clan. In the end, he was only sent to a remote mountain village.

"How did you leave and how did you come back all of a sudden?" Lin Yixuan and Lin Wan had a lot of questions in their hearts.

They ignored the second elder completely like there was no one else around. The second elder's face turned even uglier.

"This isn't a place to talk. Let's go back first."

Lin Mo glanced at the second elder after he said that.

"I'm too happy. Let's go, I'll bring you back to see the leader."

With that, they left the auction together, not taking the second elder seriously at all.

Chapter 95 - Lin Mo's Strong Return

Chapter 95: Lin Mo's Strong Return

The second elder was originally aggressive and wanted to cause trouble for Lin Mo. If possible, he even planned to use strong methods to force Lin Mo to make a move. Then, he would be able to find an excuse to give a bad name to the Lin clan.

If he could get Lin Yixuan to participate in it, it would be better to drag him down with him. This way, he would definitely be accused of colluding with outsiders. However, he did not expect that the owner of the auction house was Lin Mo.

The second elder's people were stunned by the shock and asked nervously, "Second elder, what should we do now?"

The second elder was uncertain. It took him a long time to calm down and said through gritted teeth, "Let's go!"

He had a premonition that Lin Mo's return might cause a huge wave in the Lin clan. It might even destroy everything that he had painstakingly set up.

Soon, the Lin clan received the news, and everyone's expressions were the same. They could not believe what Lin Yixuan said.

"What?! That auction house that suddenly appeared is Lin Mo's?"

"What's going on? He's already a cripple abandoned by the clan and exiled to a remote mountain village. And now he's back?"

"Where did he get those high-level pills and treasures? Could it be that he had some kind of fortuitous encounter, or did he enter a secret realm by mistake and reap a huge harvest?"

Everyone was discussing animatedly, but only when they saw Lin Mo did they realize that Lin Yixuan was telling the truth.

The leader sat in the head seat, his expression complicated. He did not know how to face this genius from the past who was abandoned by the clan but in the end, returned with a strong attitude.

"It's good that he's back."

The second elder was still not giving up. He knew that Lin Mo's return was definitely not a good thing. Furthermore, from his previous actions, it could be seen that he was intentionally targeting him.

He had to strike first to prevent himself from falling into a passive position. He wanted to put on a show in front of everyone and purposely questioned, "Lin Mo, you came back without being summoned by the clan leader. What exactly are your intentions?!"

One had to know that when Lin Mo was exiled, the Lin clan had never thought that Lin Mo would come back, so they had never sent people to inquire or investigate how he was. Logically speaking, Lin Mo should not be able to come back on his own, otherwise, he would be disobeying the clan leader's orders for leaving his post without permission.

Lin Mo was already prepared for this, so he smiled and said, "There's a reason for this. I hope the clan leader can forgive me. I received an invitation from Imperial City. That's why I came back to the Lin clan."

Everyone's expressions were as if they were dreaming. "You received an invitation from the Imperial City? Don't joke with us."

Lin Mo took out an invitation letter from the Imperial City. "Please take a look at it, clan leader, and you'll know if what I said is true."

The invitation letter was incomparably exquisite. It had a seal from the Imperial City on it, and it also emitted a powerful aura. There was absolutely no possibility of it being fake, and it was the same as the one they had received previously.

The most important thing was that Lin Mo's invitation letter was gold in color. Even though there were some color differences, everyone knew that the Imperial City's invitation letters were divided into several colors, representing several classes.

Gold was a color that was specially given to people with special identities in the Imperial City, which was even more difficult to obtain. Even the Lin clan members were only white in color, and they looked slightly more ordinary.

The clan leader examined it carefully. "It's indeed not fake."

The invitation letter might be fake, but the unique seal and aura on it could not be faked. Everyone's expressions became increasingly mysterious.

Lin Mo had only left the Lin clan for a few short months. What exactly happened in this period that he received a gold invitation letter from the capital? One had to know that when he left, he was still a cripple.

Those who were able to receive an invitation from the capital were all talents. They were also carefully selected disciples from every clan. It could be said that the requirements were stringent, and it was not just a casual invitation. This was enough to prove how powerful Lin Mo was.

"What else does the second elder have to say at this moment?"

Looking at the ridicule on Lin Mo's face, the second elder clenched his fist so tightly that it made creaking sounds. It must have been during his time in Qingyang City, where the royal family auction house was located, that Lin Mo had struck gold.

"Congratulations, Lin Mo. You've finally come to the end of your bitter journey. Not everyone can have such an opportunity with an invitation from the capital. You have to make good use of it."

"It's been a few months since we last saw each other, so we have to look at you in a new light. I didn't expect that you'd give us such a big surprise upon your return. How's your cultivation now? However, have you encountered something special along the way? Otherwise, how could you have improved so quickly?"

The clan leader's expression was very gratified. There was a hint of probing in his words. Lin Mo definitely would not tell him everything in detail, so he still held back. He only gave a brief summary, and even his cultivation base was only at the initial dragon transformation realm.

Even so, it still made everyone draw in a breath of cold air. One had to know that when Lin Mo left, he had not even reached the foundation establishment realm. In just a few short months, he had successfully crossed several great realms.

"There were indeed some fortuitous encounters along the way. I guess I was lucky."

To be able to improve so quickly was definitely not something that could be summarized with a simple sentence. There must be something else but Lin Mo did not want to say it, so he could not force him.

Lin Mo did not mention the second elder sending people to kill him. After all, he did not have any evidence. Even if he said it, it would not be enough to make the second elder submit to the law.

The surrounding people and the elders congratulated Lin Mo one after another. There was a hint of flattery in their words, but Lin Mo's expression remained indifferent. Only when he faced Lin Yixuan and the others did he feel some warmth.

Chapter 96 - Lin Mo's Oppression and Threats

Chapter 96: Lin Mo's Oppression and Threats

Lin Mo's residence had long been abandoned. The clan leader temporarily placed him in the first elder's courtyard and watched as Lin Mo, Lin Yixuan, and the others left. In addition, Lin Junyan had already recovered from his injuries.

Many people knew that the Lin clan's situation was about to change once again. It could be seen from the attitude of the fence-sitters.

Previously, the Lin clan's first elder and second elder were standing in a large formation. As the second elder had the upper hand, many people started to approach him. Now, those people started to waver again.

At this moment, the second elder smashed many things. His expression was dark as he looked at the debris on the ground. It was as if those things that he had smashed were Lin Mo, Lin Yixuan, and the others.

"Lin Mo is really haunting us. He's already in such a state, yet he didn't die from the self-destruction of the Miao clan's spiritual power."

At the same time, his eyes were filled with fear that he did not even notice. He had attacked Lin Mo several times, yet Lin Mo had still managed to escape. Instead, he had become stronger and stronger.

To ensure that nothing went wrong, he had even traveled thousands of miles to Qingyang City and personally contacted the Miao clan to make arrangements. In the end, all his efforts had been for naught, and the entire Miao clan was eradicated. Even he had suffered a great loss of vitality and had yet to recover until now. Lin Mo, on the other hand, acted as if nothing had happened.

"Lin Mo is really strange. What should we do now? From his actions these few times, it's obvious that he's targeting us. He's also on good terms with the first elder. He'll definitely become big trouble for us in the future."

Previously, in front of the clan leader and everyone else, the second elder did not take the matter of the auction house to heart because everyone knew that if it was not for him intentionally targeting Lin Yixuan, he would not have fallen into Lin Mo's trap.

Even if he said it out loud, it would be useless. It would only make him look bad.

"Lin Mo can't be left alive."

The second elder felt a great threat. He had a feeling that if Lin Mo was not eliminated, he would never be able to take the position of the clan leader. In fact, Lin Mo's influence on him was even greater than Lin Yixuan's as if it became a thorn in his throat.

However, it was not what the second elder and the others had expected. Not long after, the clan leader sent someone to deliver the news.

The second elder shouted in disbelief, "What?! The clan leader said that Lin Mo would take care of the auction house for the time being? He really said that?"

Facing the second elder's knife-like gaze, the person who delivered the message felt as if his entire body was being sliced apart. He could only brace himself and continue, "The clan leader said that Lin Mo had just returned and already managed the newly opened auction house so well that everyone in the city knew about it. Even the Lin clan had to avoid its sharp edge. Therefore…"

His voice became softer and softer as he spoke. It was because the second elder's gaze became more and more terrifying. It was to the extent that his legs trembled and he almost lost his footing. The pressure from a dragon transformation realm expert was not something a mere servant like him could withstand.

The second elder gritted his teeth and bellowed, "Scram!"

The servant ran out as if he was relieved of a heavy burden, escaping from a massive flood or a ferocious beast behind him.

The second elder and the rest were left with ashen faces. The auction house was originally given to them to manage on their behalf, which meant that the majority of the power of the Lin clan would gradually lean toward them. When that time came, Lin Yixuan and the rest would no longer have anything to do with it.

Now that Lin Mo had come back and snatched this away, who knew what he would do in the future?

"I've underestimated Lin Mo. He's only just returned to the Lin clan and he's already made such a big commotion. What else could he not do?"

"I don't know what this kid told the clan leader in private that he agreed to it."

"If this continues, I'm afraid it'll be disadvantageous for us. Our position in the Lin clan will also be in jeopardy."

"This kid used a forceful method to pull away most of the customers and we had no choice but to close the auction house temporarily. I think it's because of this that the clan leader looks at him differently."

The elders who were on good terms with the second elder discussed animatedly. Due to the second elder's persuasion or enticement, they were now in the same boat, not to mention offending Lin Yixuan to death. If Lin Yixuan were to ascend to the clan leader position in the future, nothing good would happen to them. Hence, they had to leave no matter what.

Furthermore, they had supported Lin Mo when they said they would strip him of his surname and expel him from the Lin clan. Now that Lin Mo had returned, they would not be able to escape if they wanted to settle the score later.

"What are you panicking for?!" The second elder reprimanded sternly. "Lin Mo is only in charge now and has yet to truly take over but all of you are starting to panic."

Even though he said that, his expression did not look good.

"This brat is so scheming."

Now, the second elder finally knew why Lin Mo had hidden the truth from everyone when he first returned. It turned out that he was waiting for them to go to him. It seemed that he had been scheming from the start.

He only regretted that back then, he did not stab Lin Mo in the back to see if Lin Mo was dead, or else this would not have happened.

The second elder had thought that since he was badly affected by the impact of the self-destruction, Lin Mo, who was at the center of it, would perish. He did not expect that god's plan would turn out like this.

He sneered. "Since he's so impatient, let's let him take charge of the auction house. When the time comes, we won't have to worry about not finding an opportunity to make a move."

Compared to the pressure on the second elder's side, Lin Yixuan and the others were very happy.

"I was worried about your safety, but there were too many things to deal with in the clan. In addition, the second elder and the others were stirring up trouble. They kept pressing us and we didn't have time to contact you. I didn't expect you to change so much."