WTR-LABMarried As a Substitute to the Male Lead Who Was RejectedCh. 150 / 21868.8%#150Chapter 150AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashHe even established cooperation and stability with the Refining Masters Association in Spirit Pass to strengthen their mutual connection.Alchemists have weak self-preservation abilities and need protective Spiritual Artifacts, but such Spiritual Artifacts are rare and expensive. If the Refining Masters Association has the Materials, they can consistently produce some.Through Lin Qinghen's mediation, the North Continent Alchemists Association would periodically provide a purchase list to its members at low prices, and items could also be exchanged for points. This particularly ensured the safety of alchemists accompanying adventure teams.At the same time, the Refining Masters Association could also, in this manner, exchange rare elixirs like Calm Heart Powder, which enhances spiritual sensitivity and focus, at a low price. This would help them perform better during Artifact Refining.With mutual exchange and numerous benefits, no one suffered a loss, and everyone gained. This made people utterly devoted and ensured the entire North Continent was united and unbreakable.Thus, even if Lin Qinghen had to leave the North Continent later due to certain matters, the entire system could still operate normally, ensuring stability in the rear and preventing any chaos.Before long, Lin Qinghen's North Continent Alchemists Association gathered a large number of alchemists. More capable alchemists settled here, and Tear City became a hub for elixirs—a sight not even seen during the Yin Family's most prosperous times.With the rear solidified, Yin Jiuxiao felt very confident in his slaughter on the front lines.He was truly fierce in his actions; not to mention ordinary people, even many within the Yin Family dared not act presumptuously in front of him, speaking with trepidation.But it was this fierce, merciless man who would suddenly soften a little when others mentioned Lin Qinghen.Especially now that the North Continent Alchemists Association was flourishing, everyone knew that he had provided much help on the front lines. If someone praised Lin Qinghen's capabilities, Yin Jiuxiao's smile would be irrepressible, even showing a hint of smugness."My Qinghen is naturally capable!"Every time Yin Rongyu heard this, he would roll his eyes dramatically.Ever since hearing the news from Suyexian Mountain, he had been working even harder. This time, he volunteered for the Yin Family's great expedition. While he couldn't fight Heaven Rank experts yet, participating in the encirclement in the mid-section was sufficient. Like entering the ruins, it was a rare opportunity for tempering, though his injuries hadn't healed since he came out.However, his physical injuries weren't the most distressing thing. The most distressing thing was indeed Yin Jiuxiao... This person was absolutely infuriating!Don't think he didn't know that every time Yin Jiuxiao returned from battle to rest, he would use a communication Spiritual Artifact to flirt with Lin Qinghen for half the night, complaining about this pain and that pain. Why didn't he feel pain when he was out there killing people?Yin Jiuxiao didn't care what Yin Rongyu thought. When his mood was good, he fought even more ruthlessly.In just two short months during the ruin's downtime, he led his men in a single push, taking down the territories of three mercenary groups. His fearsome reputation spread far and wide, earning the genuine respect of Ye Rumei, whose spiritual power was even higher than his.When this person fully matured, he would likely be the nightmare of all combat-type Spirit Masters in the entire Spirit Realm. Fortunately, she had renounced evil and embraced good early on, and had not become his enemy.As for the remaining mercenary group, it surrendered without a fight, sending a message that it was willing to offer more rare treasures and resources and voluntarily submit.Wang Yulin felt even more panicked hearing this news. Some surrendered, others resisted, making things even more chaotic.But Wang Yulin's affairs were not Yin Jiuxiao's responsibility. Two months of fighting was enough; he had reached a Bottleneck and needed time to stabilize.As for Qin Xiang and Weng Yan's side, there were plenty of people who wanted their lives. The Yin Family wasn't just Yin Jiuxiao. Once they had worn themselves out at Wang Yulin Academy, Yin Hengxie would step in to harvest. This would ensure the complete pacification of the North Continent within six months, and the Yin Family could gradually restore its former status.After two months, the ruins opened for the third time as scheduled, and everything proceeded in an orderly fashion.Yin Jiuxiao was familiar with finding the core of the mine this time, even becoming somewhat acquainted with it. This was the best way for him to stabilize.After emerging from the third ruins, his strength officially reached Heaven Rank Two Star. Tempering and improvement were indeed proportional.Shortly after Yin Jiuxiao's Breakthrough, he slightly suppressed the turbulent Qi in his body, and his first action was to find Lin Qinghen.During this period, with the association's help, Lin Qinghen quickly established a Plantation for Profound Rank and above Spiritual Plants at the Yin Family's old site in Tear City. He also went to some trouble to dig up the Joyful Banyan from Haihun City, which had a good relationship with him.Besides this tree, the newly built Plantation was also taking shape. In addition to some equipment and Spiritual Plants acquired from mercenary groups, there were also some directly transplanted from the ruins. While others couldn't keep them alive, Lin Qinghen cultivated them very well.When Yin Jiuxiao arrived, the group of alchemists from Butterfly Dream were clustered under the tree, pondering. Lin Qinghen's high-pressure training class had not ended. Lin Qinghen sat on a higher branch, also looking down, seemingly absorbed in something.The tree was secretly playing with his hair, and Yin Jiuxiao noticed it.He walked over and patted the trunk of the old tree. The tree seemed caught in the act, its entire body trembling as if startled."I know you understand," Yin Jiuxiao said, "Give him back to me, quickly."The Joyful Banyan was a bit reluctant, but it still yielded to Yin Jiuxiao's force. It slowly moved the branch Lin Qinghen was sitting on, then gently nudged Lin Qinghen, who slid slightly, delivering him to Yin Jiuxiao.Lin Qinghen took one more step down from the tree and was immediately embraced by Yin Jiuxiao."Stop scaring it," Lin Qinghen said, wrapping his arms around Yin Jiuxiao's neck and looking up at him. "I thought you wouldn't be back so soon."Yin Jiuxiao: "To see you."When he returned from dealing with the mercenary groups, he didn't even have time to go home before entering the ruins. It had been two and a half months since they last met. Although they had communication Spiritual Artifacts, it wasn't the same. Holding Lin Qinghen finally brought him a sense of peace, as if everything he had done had meaning.However, even when he was away, he had been kept informed of everything that needed to be known.Besides wanting to see Lin Qinghen, he also had other important matters to discuss."When I entered the ruins this time, I found that some things cannot recover. For example, some Heaven Rank Spiritual Plants and items in the central area showed no signs of recovery after entering again. Only a very small portion grew back, but the quality was not as good as last time," Yin Jiuxiao said. "The recovery speed of Earth Rank items has become even slower, and the same goes for Profound Rank, though slightly better. Yellow Rank... seems to have no impact yet."In short, the more precious something was, the slower its recovery speed.The first time he entered, Yin Jiuxiao closed the ruins early. The central area was difficult to explore, and in a month, they only managed to scratch the surface, mainly focusing on reconnaissance.Facing a large number of Heaven Rank resources, Wang Yulin was about to make a move when he was pushed out, and then the Yin Family, who entered for the second time, picked up a huge windfall. It wasn't very obvious at that time.But when he entered for the third time, the situation Yin Jiuxiao saw was very different.He estimated that next time, the ruins would need to be left to recuperate for a longer period before they could be opened again.Furthermore, Yin Jiuxiao, having had more contact with the mine's core, also had a faint feeling that this ruin would one day be completely depleted and disappear."I anticipated this," Lin Qinghen said, not too surprised. "Even if the ruins were preserved, the regeneration of resources within them would not be endless; it would inevitably be limited."If precious Materials like Heaven Rank and Earth Rank could be continuously regenerated, the entire Spirit Realm would be thrown into chaos. Being able to recycle to this extent was already very good.Lin Qinghen's demands for this ruin weren't that high. As long as it could serve as a lure for profit during this period and stabilize the situation of the Yin Family and the North Continent, that would suffice. The Longevity Vines he sowed would grow over time, helping the North Continent navigate this awkward period before life fully recovered.Moreover, the entire North Continent didn't rely solely on this one ruin.Lin Qinghen discovered that the first batch of Longevity Vines sown in the wilderness had already begun to take effect.Large and small Devilish Qi rifts had always been one of the main ways for the Spirit Realm to acquire resources. Previously, the North Continent was barren, so there were fewer frenzied Spiritual Plants and Spirit Beasts appearing in the Devilish Qi rifts. The resources contained within decreased, and the profits from a hard-fought battle were very low.But now, many areas in the wilderness near the three cities had grown circles of Yellow Rank Spiritual Plants. Small Devilish Qi rifts frequently appeared, and some Yellow Rank Spiritual Plants were stimulated into frenzy, which was enough for ordinary adventure teams to earn a profit.And the Longevity Vines scattered nearby could also absorb Devilish Qi, growing rapidly—truly killing two birds with one stone.Furthermore, there wasn't just this one ruin. If the one in the North Continent disappeared, weren't there others?Now that Wang Yulin was like a possession, and the internal problems of the North Continent were resolved, it was time to go out and solve external problems.This was also the second matter Yin Jiuxiao came here to discuss."The Yin Family's airship has been repaired. It's the big ship you took when you came to the North Continent," Yin Jiuxiao said. "Qinghen, when do you plan to leave?"Lin Qinghen's eyes brightened slightly."Naturally, the sooner the better."He couldn't wait half a year to leave; by then, it would be too late. Upon receiving the letter from Suyexian Mountain, Yin Hengxie and Fu Qingping immediately sent a small group of people out of the North Continent to scout ahead.The North Continent was not completely inaccessible; the Yin Family's airship could do it. The formerly dilapidated ship was now completely renovated, and after modifications, its Yin Family distinctive markings were concealed, making it impossible to tell which faction it belonged to from its appearance.The destination this time was the West Continent, the territory of the Shen Family, a family of alchemists.Lin Qinghen still needed to investigate the current situation of the Shen Family.It was said that the mist layer between there and the North Continent was the shallowest, but the border was a vast, perilous mountain range. Without special Spiritual Artifacts, even Heaven Rank experts would find it difficult to cross, so there had not been much interaction before.A few days later, two people appeared on the bustling streets of Sunset City in the West Continent.One wore a silver half-mask, and the other wore a gray cloak with a large hood, obscuring their face. But they appeared to be a couple, holding hands.Among the bustling adventurers in Sunset City, such attire was not uncommon, especially since it was currently the city's busiest time.The people sent ahead had already scouted the city and, at Lin Qinghen's request, bought a shop. So, when the group arrived, they immediately had a place to stay.Recently, Sunset City in the West Continent was caught between a beast tide and Devilish Qi rifts. The city had long since issued bounty missions, and countless adventurers flocked from all directions, making the presence of Lin Qinghen and Yin Jiuxiao's group less conspicuous.Most importantly, the Wu Family in the city had developed well in recent years. With recent changes in the Alliance, the matter of selecting a vacant aristocratic family seat was no longer a secret. Sunset City had a chance to contend, and it was rumored that people from the Shen Family and Fuxin Mystical Method would also arrive in the city soon to discuss this matter.
