Chapter 11: The Debts of Love Created in the First Half of Life

In just five short days, the news of Lin Xuan slaying the Lingwu Sect steward Ba Tong and decisively defeating the peak Great Yuandan Realm steward Yang Chen spread throughout Cloud Mist City and several surrounding cities!

It wasn't just these cities; even the Huaqing Prefecture was shaken.

The fact that the Lin family head possessed unfathomable strength had also taken root in people's hearts, and the storytellers in the major teahouses immediately began to embellish the tale!

"Clap!" A wooden block slammed onto the table.

"It is said that the Lin family head held a long sword, his strikes like a dragon, stirring up gale-force winds for miles around. That Lingwu Sect steward, Yang Chen, was no match at all and retreated again and again!"

"Clap!" The wooden block slammed down once more.

"Who is this Lin family head? How could he possibly let that Yang Chen escape? The sky was filled with thousands of sharp swords; Steward Yang had nowhere to run!"

"To know what happens next, please listen to the next installment!"

After the storyteller finished, although the crowd felt a bit let down, they still threw copper coins into the basin one by one.

"Clang." A Yuan stone was tossed into the basin.

The crowd was shocked; below the Kaiyuan Realm, a Yuan stone was a rare treasure.

"Oh my, thank you, sir," the storyteller said with a beaming smile, bowing his hands.

"I just heard you say that Lin Xuan of Cloud Mist City soundly defeated two stewards of the Lingwu Sect?"

Only then did the crowd get a clear look at the person who had asked. He was very young, dressed in fine silk and jade robes, with handsome features. Behind him followed an old man, a beautiful young woman, and a burly man.

"This young master, it is absolutely true. The Lin family head did indeed defeat the Lingwu Sect stewards, but whether it was a 'sound defeat,' this humble one is not entirely sure," the storyteller said cautiously, fearing he might offend this noble young master.

"Fine, you may go."

The young master waved his hand lightly, and the storyteller immediately ran off with a smile.

"Young Master, what do you think?"

"Interesting. I originally thought coming to this backwater place would be dull, but this news has caught my attention. Since he can defeat Lingwu Sect stewards, he has some level of skill. Let's go meet him."

"Very well, Young Master, I will see to it immediately."

...

Cloud Mist City.

After Lin Xuan soundly defeated Yang Chen, although Yang Chen was severely injured, he still whipped his horse and headed toward the Lingwu Sect in the Eastern Province.

Lin Xuan did not care about any of this in the slightest.

He was currently immersed in his gains.

This time, he had seized quite a few good things from Yang Chen.

As expected of a Lingwu Sect steward, his wealth was substantial!

There were a full eight thousand Yuan stones!

There were quite a few Mortal-grade martial arts, among which a sword technique called the "Four Seasons Swordplay"—a technique without a specific grade—caught Lin Xuan's eye.

Four Seasons Swordplay: Spring's Vitality, Summer's Scorching Heat, Autumn's Desolate Wind, Winter's Frosty Blood.

In Lin Xuan's estimation, this sword technique was not simple. He would keep it!

There was also a secret technique, but because it was too low-level, Lin Xuan planned to sell it.

As for the rest, there were several Mortal-grade weapons, which could be used to bolster the Lin family, and a variety of medicinal pills.

This time, it could be considered a significant harvest.

Looking at his status, Lin Xuan's data had already changed slightly.

Host: Lin Xuan Identity: Head of the Lin Family, Disciple of Jixia Academy Cultivation: Peak Great Yuandan Realm Sub-profession: None Personal Luck: Yellow Grade (Low-tier) Family Luck: Orange Grade (Low-tier) Offensive Martial Arts: Sky Shadow Spirit Sword Art (Spirit-grade Low-tier), Earth Fiend Palm (Mortal-grade 9th Rank)... Movement Martial Arts: Shadow-Stepping Footwork (Mortal-grade 8th Rank) Body-Refining Martial Arts: Profound Desolation Battle Body (Spirit-grade Low-tier) Self-Created Martial Arts: Morning and Evening Like Dust (Quasi-Spirit-grade) Other Martial Arts: Myriad Transformation Divine Ability (Incomplete) Weapon: Sky Shadow Sword (Mortal-grade 9th Rank) Family Rank: Great Desolation Unranked Family

...

Things were starting to look decent.

Lin Xuan was quite satisfied. Over the past few days, he had spent ten thousand Yuan stones to break through to the peak of the Great Yuandan Realm, just one step away from the Three-Pass Divine Realm.

His own luck and the family's luck had both risen significantly; this was the greatest gain.

Luck was an ethereal thing, but as a transmigrator, Lin Xuan knew deeply that in a world like this, possessing powerful luck could very well save one's life and lead to great opportunities.

"Father, President Gong of the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce has sent you another invitation."

At this moment, Lin Fan walked in, shaking his head.

Lin Xuan shook his head helplessly; it was truly the debt of a past life.

"Father, I don't know if it's my imagination, but I always feel that the relationship between you and President Gong is unusual," Lin Fan asked with a grin.

Lin Xuan glanced at his rebellious son, too lazy to explain.

"Why is a brat like you asking so much? Go, take Xue'er and Xiao Ya'er out for a stroll in the city."

Lin Xuan chased Lin Fan out directly.

Lin Fan's eyes grew more curious; his father definitely had a huge secret!

After chasing Lin Fan away, Lin Xuan tidied up his storage bag and walked out of the manor.

"Family Head!"

The Lin family disciples bowed respectfully when they saw Lin Xuan, and Lin Xuan responded with a smile.

Stepping out of the Lin manor, Lin Xuan sighed again; he couldn't avoid it after all.

The Tongtian Chamber of Commerce was located in the most prosperous area of Cloud Mist City.

Generally speaking, the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce only established branches in prefectural cities, unless it was an exceptionally powerful city.

However, Cloud Mist City clearly did not fall into that category. The Tongtian Chamber of Commerce in Cloud Mist City had moved in eleven years ago. Among the eighteen cities under Huaqing Prefecture, only Cloud Mist City and Great Dragon City had branches, which made the other cities incredibly envious.

The Tongtian Chamber of Commerce occupied a vast area, dozens of acres in size. The main gate was three zhang high and two zhang wide. On the plaque above the gate, the four gold-leafed characters "Tongtian Chamber of Commerce" were each half the size of a person!

As Lin Xuan reached the entrance, someone immediately came to greet him.

"Haha, a rare guest indeed! Manager He of the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce greets the Lin family head."

The one greeting Lin Xuan was Manager He, one of the four major managers of the Tongtian Chamber of Commerce. His status in Cloud Mist City was quite high, yet he was treating Lin Xuan with great courtesy.

Everyone in the chamber heard this and looked toward Lin Xuan.

"That's the Lin family head? His aura is so strong!"

"Wow, the Lin family head looks so young, so charismatic, and has such an imposing presence."

"Hehe, it's said that the Lin family head is a Three-Pass Divine Realm expert with a lifespan of two hundred years. It's normal for him to look so young."

"Hiss... Three-Pass Divine Realm!"

Lin Xuan's hearing was quite good, and hearing these words, he was dumbfounded. Who started the rumor that he had broken through to the Three-Pass Divine Realm!?

Although, even if it were the Three-Pass Divine Realm, Lin Xuan wouldn't be afraid!

He was proficient in two Spirit-grade martial arts, one Quasi-Spirit-grade martial art, and possessed the enhancement of hundreds of martial arts essences. Someone who had just entered the Three-Pass Divine Realm might not necessarily be able to beat him.

"Family Head Lin, our President has been waiting for you for several days. Please, follow me."

Manager He was very polite to Lin Xuan, even taking the lead to guide him, which only confirmed everyone's suspicions!

[The Lin family head is a Three-Pass Divine Realm big shot!]

The Tongtian Chamber of Commerce had nine floors, and the President was naturally on the ninth.

The first floor was ten meters high, and the other floors were two zhang high.

Upon reaching the ninth floor, it was very small, containing only one room—the President's office.

"President, Family Head Lin has arrived."

Manager He bowed respectfully.

"Mm, let Family Head Lin in. You may withdraw," a beautiful voice replied.

"Yes."

"Family Head Lin, I shall stop here. Please go in yourself."

Manager He said this with a smile and left the ninth floor.

Lin Xuan stared at the door for a long time, then sighed softly. What a debt!

"What? Family Head Lin, having met an old friend you haven't seen in over twenty years, won't you come in and sit?"

Suddenly, a pleasant voice came from the room.

Lin Xuan was speechless and had no choice but to bite the bullet and push open the door.

As soon as the door opened, a burst of Qi surged toward him.

It was fast, but not very powerful—only at the level of a peak Great Yuandan Realm expert.

Lin Xuan waved his hand nonchalantly and neutralized it.

"Clap, clap, clap. Impressive. To think that when you fought Yang Chen, you hadn't even used your full strength. No wonder you could leave so gracefully without a word back then. Truly dashing!"

Gong Ling sat on a chair made of moon-red wood, a smile on her lips as she clapped lightly.

Lin Xuan gave a bitter smile. "Ling'er, are you mocking me?"

The mention of "Ling'er" caused Gong Ling's previously calm eyes to become instantly agitated.

Gong Ling stood up abruptly, her expression extremely unfriendly.

"You are the 'Senior Brother Lin' of Jixia Academy, the personal disciple of Master Jiu. How could a lowly maid like me be worthy of being called 'Ling'er' by someone of your stature!"

Gong Ling's aura was majestic, her Yuan energy condensing into form!

A Three-Pass Divine Realm expert!