Chapter 123: Flame City in Uproar! Departure for the Wang Clan!
"One move to kill eight Spirit Creation experts and three Manifestation Stage powerhouses… just how strong is he now?!"
"Brother Lin Fan has already become that powerful?"
"What could he have gone through over the past few months?"
"Even the patriarchs of the Four Great Clans might not have such strength, right?"
…
After the initial shock, Lin Zhentian was overwhelmed with joy. "Fanfan, is what Qing Tan said true?"
Everyone turned to look at Lin Fan, waiting for confirmation.
Lin Fan nodded slightly. "It's true. On our way back, we encountered a group of Wang Clan experts. They came for me, so naturally, I didn't let any of them go."
He paused, then turned to Master Yan and the others. "But let's set aside the Wang Clan issue for now. I truly appreciate your willingness to help the Lin Family during this crisis."
Xia Wanjin smiled. "You're too polite, Lin Fan. Back in the Tianyan Mountains, if it weren't for you, I'd be dead and the Myriad Gold Association gone. Honestly, we didn't contribute much this time."
Master Yan laughed as well. "If not for you, our Talisman Tower would've been taken. We owe you a great debt, Lin Fan. Of course I'd help the Lin Family."
City Lord Shi added, "The City Lord's Manor has always been close to the Lin Family. Helping is only natural."
"These are some Pure Yuan Pills—just a small token of appreciation. I hope you'll accept them."
As he spoke, Lin Fan pulled out three spatial pouches and handed them to Master Yan, City Lord Shi, and Xia Wanjin.
The three initially tried to decline but had no choice but to accept.
During the exchange, Lin Fan naturally made physical contact with each of them.
And right on cue, the system's familiar voice rang out in his mind:
[Ding! You touched Yan Xuan and received two Condensing Spirit Pills! Note: Enhances and refines spiritual power.]
[Ding! You touched Shi Haotian and received two Yin-Yang Pills! Note: For Yuan Dan cultivators; greatly enhances yin-yang energy balance.]
[Ding! You touched Xia Wanjin and received 5,000,000 Pure Yuan Pills!]
Lin Fan was pleasantly surprised but kept a calm expression.
"This… Lin Fan, isn't this too much?" City Lord Shi asked in shock after checking the pouch.
A quick estimate told him there were at least a million pills inside.
Master Yan and Xia Wanjin checked theirs too and were both stunned.
"It's just a bit of gratitude. Compared to what you've done for the Lin Family, it's nothing. Since we're friends, don't turn it down." Lin Fan smiled.
Lin Zhentian added, "Exactly. If not for the three of you, we would've suffered serious losses. These are just Pure Yuan Pills—take them."
The three of them gave wry smiles.
If Lin Zhentian knew that each pouch had a million pills, would he still be so calm?
After a moment of hesitation, the three finally accepted Lin Fan's gesture and bid farewell—
Knowing he had just returned and needed time with his family.
After they left, Liu Yan glanced around and didn't see Lin Dong.
She became nervous and asked Lin Fan, "Fanfan, where's Dong'er? Don't tell me…"
Even Lin Xiao's face turned tense.
Lin Zhentian and Lin Ken also put away their smiles.
Seeing their expressions, Lin Fan quickly explained, "Aunt, don't worry. Lin Dong received a great opportunity. Refining it will take about half a year."
"Qing Tan and I were worried about the family, so we came back first. Lin Dong is very safe. Xiao Yan is guarding him. There's nothing to worry about."
"Phew…" Liu Yan breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good, then."
Lin Fan smiled. "You may not know yet, but Lin Dong has already reached advanced Spirit Creation Stage.
Once he's done refining, he'll be a Manifestation Stage expert—and the clan gathering will be his time to shine!"
"Good! Good! Good!" Lin Zhentian repeated with joy, his face beaming.
Lin Xiao was also visibly moved and proud.
Liu Yan's eyes, however, filled with gentle worry. "You two have progressed so much… you must've suffered a lot. I just want you both to be safe. Nothing else matters."
Lin Xiao smiled. "Men should suffer a little. That's how they grow."
Lin Fan chuckled and changed the topic. "Let's check everyone's condition. Tend to the wounded and clean up the manor."
"Actually, the Wang Clan's people only arrived a short time ago," Lin Ken said. "Fortunately, you got back just in time. No one died, only a few injuries."
Lin Zhentian waved his hand. "No need to worry about that now. You've traveled far. Rest up. Lin Xiao, Liu Yan—you go too."
Lin Fan and the others agreed and returned to Lin Xiao's residence.
There, Liu Yan asked about Lin Fan and Qing Tan's journey.
Lin Fan summarized their experience, and the couple listened intently.
"Mom, Dad, I reached early Spirit Creation Stage too! I can protect you now!"
After the story, Qing Tan proudly lifted her chin, waiting to be praised.
Liu Yan smiled warmly and stroked her head. "You've done great, Qing Tan."
"Hehe!" Qing Tan laughed happily at the praise.
"Oh, I almost forgot," Lin Fan suddenly said, pulling out a spatial pouch.
"I got three high-grade puppets comparable to the Manifestation Stage. Third Uncle, keep one for yourself. The other two—and the mid-grade one—Grandpa can distribute as needed."
One was from the Puppet Nest; the other two came from the Yin Puppet Sect.
"High-grade puppets?!" Lin Xiao was shocked. "Why not keep one for yourself?"
"Manifestation Stage cultivators are no longer a match for me," Lin Fan said with a calm smile.
That reminded Lin Xiao of what Qing Tan said earlier. "What realm are you at now?"
"First Nirvana Stage," Lin Fan replied without hesitation.
Lin Xiao and Liu Yan were both dumbfounded.
Lin Fan also gave Lin Xiao three million Pure Yuan Pills, usable for puppet activation or personal cultivation.
When Lin Zhentian found out about the gifts, he was overwhelmed with emotion.
The younger members of the Lin Clan now regarded Lin Fan as their idol.
Over the next few days, Lin Fan gave Master Yan the two Condensing Spirit Pills, fulfilling his earlier promise to help him break through as a Talisman Master.
The Yin-Yang Pills were given to Lin Xiao and Lin Zhentian.
Then, Lin Fan informed his elders of his next move.
"What?! You're going to the Wang Clan?"
Lin Xiao, Liu Yan, and Lin Zhentian were shocked and deeply concerned.
"I'm going too!" Qing Tan quickly said.
"There are too many people in the Wang Clan. I'll move more freely on my own.
You stay here and protect Third Uncle, Aunt, and Grandpa," Lin Fan said gently.
"Oh…" Qing Tan hesitated, then nodded.
Lin Fan consoled the family again, left the Blood Spirit Puppet with Liu Yan, and then—
He set off for the Wang Clan.
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