Ch 153: Confronting Wang Lin
As Liu Lingxuan entered the banquet hall, everyone was shocked.
Dressed in white, she resembled a blooming winter plum, exuding the unmatchable authority of a Dao Saint Realm level one cultivator.
She possessed a cold temperament, her eyes as sharp as cold stars, naturally revealing an awe-inspiring insight. Her beauty and coldness formed a stark contrast, captivating both the men and numerous female cultivators present with an irresistible allure.
Some women even covered their mouths, their eyes sparkling like star-struck fans.
Liu Lingxuan seemed oblivious to the astonishment around her, stepping lightly and gracefully seating herself at the head table. Her every move was like a refined art, cold yet charming, transforming the entire banquet into her stage.
“My dear senior martial sister, you’ve finally arrived. Why didn’t you tell me you were about to break through to the Dao Saint Realm?” Du Feng’s handsome face was full of smiles; he even raised his head considerably.
With Liu Lingxuan becoming a Dao Saint Realm Expert, his background just got significantly stronger!
After saying this, he couldn’t help but glance at Wang Lin, pondering, “You old geezer, weren’t you quite arrogant just now? Do you dare to be so arrogant again now?”
Liu Lingxuan said, “I had a sudden urge to break through; am I late?”
“Haha, of course not! It’s just that Senior Martial Sister missed some things,” Du Feng laughed.
Wang Lin interjected with a laugh, “Haha, congratulations, Sect Leader Liu! Breaking through to the Dao Saint Realm means you’ve become one of the top experts in the Immortal Realm. Please take care of this old man in the future. If Sect Leader Liu needs any pills refined, you can come to me; I’ll give you a satisfactory discount!”
Wang Lin’s sudden change of face left many present speechless.
He truly demonstrated the art of bullying the weak and fearing the strong!
However, Liu Lingxuan remained calm, saying, “I’m already at the Dao Saint Realm; if I need pills, I’ll ask those Tenth-Rank Immortal Alchemist seniors. You, a Ninth-Rank Immortal Alchemist, are somewhat lacking.”
If she were still at the Universe Realm Peak, she wouldn’t bother with Wang Lin. She had seen everything he did in her sect. Before, she had considered Wang Lin’s status as a Ninth-Rank Immortal Alchemist, unsure if she needed his help refining pills to break through to the Dao Saint Realm.
Besides, Wang Lin also knew some Dao Saint Realm Experts, so she had turned a blind eye.
As long as he didn’t touch the foundation of their Xianjian Sect, she let him be.
Something must have happened here; her junior martial brother’s expression clearly showed that Wang Lin had disgusted him.
But after her breakthrough to the Dao Saint Realm, everything changed.
She no longer needed to pay attention to Wang Lin, this so-called Ninth-Rank Immortal Alchemist. She could pretend nothing happened before, but if Wang Lin dared to cause trouble in her sect again, he should think carefully about whether she would get angry.
Wang Lin, having been rebuked by Liu Lingxuan, felt his face burning, but he narrowed his eyes, pondered for a moment, and a smile returned to his old face.
“Haha, Sect Leader Liu is absolutely right. However, I also have the hope of breaking through to a Tenth-Rank Immortal Alchemist; I’ll refine pills for Sect Leader Liu then.”
Seeing Wang Lin like this, everyone felt this old guy was not simple.
Firstly, he was shameless, and no one dared to say anything when he acted up.
Secondly, he could advance and retreat; no wonder he could become a Ninth-Rank Immortal Alchemist and achieve such accomplishments.
Of course, they also heard a hint of counterattack in Wang Lin’s words.
The underlying meaning was to tell Liu Lingxuan not to make things too stiff; he might become a Tenth-Rank Immortal Alchemist in the future, giving him a way out.
“Let’s talk when you become a Tenth-Rank Immortal Alchemist,” Liu Lingxuan didn’t want to talk to Wang Lin anymore, because Wang Lin’s words were possible. She then looked at Du Feng and said, “Since I’m here, shouldn’t the banquet begin? I need to consolidate my cultivation afterward.”
Seeing his senior martial sister rebuke Wang Lin, Du Feng felt satisfied, his face full of pride: “Haha! Whatever Senior Martial Sister says!”
“I declare the banquet open! Quickly serve my senior martial sister the Immortal Food! Everyone, there was a little unpleasantness earlier; give me some face and forget about it! Let’s eat and drink well; celebrating my breakthrough and my senior martial sister’s! Also, I’ve taken on such a genius disciple!”
Du Feng instantly became the biggest winner of the banquet.
His backer, Liu Lingxuan, had broken through to the Dao Saint Realm, while he himself had broken through to the Universe Realm and even taken on an exceptionally talented disciple. Only a good marriage for his daughter was missing.
Many present were from the Xianjian Sect. Earlier, they had been unhappy seeing Wang Lin, an outsider, bully their sect elders in front of everyone, and they were helpless. However, seeing their Sect Leader counter Wang Lin, they felt relieved.
They were also happy, echoing Du Feng.
The atmosphere of the banquet instantly changed from cold and serious to harmonious and cheerful.
Lu Qing’an remained seated quietly. He hadn’t made a move from beginning to end. Of course, he had considered speaking up if things got out of control. Now that everything was over, he would continue to be his quiet and handsome self.
Even while quietly eating and drinking fine wine, he could feel a few gazes occasionally falling on him.
The people who looked at him were Zhen Yongfu, Murong Yinxue, Du Weiwei, and Xu Qingying.
Among them, Xu Qingying looked at him several times subtly, with a hint of resentment in her eyes.
Honestly, Xu Qingying’s appearance to help Murong Yinxue out was quite stunning.
This little girl’s ability to perform under pressure was truly impressive.
Not only did she help Murong Yinxue, but she also solidified her and Murong Yinxue’s preference for women, so they wouldn’t be bothered by other men and could focus on cultivation and their careers.
So Lu Qing’an decided to praise this little girl after everything was settled and give Xu Qingying the Xuanling Pill he had prepared.
Xu Qingying’s cultivation speed was still a bit slow; with his Xuanling Pill, she should be able to break through to the Xuji Realm, just like him.
As long as Xu Qingying and Zhen Yongfu didn’t lag too far behind him in cultivation, the two of them could better serve his purposes.
Lu Qing’an had a strong perception of gazes; however, soon he discovered another gaze lingering on him, from someone unexpected.
The person looking at him was the most eye-catching and powerful person at the banquet.
Liu Lingxuan!
What are you looking at me for?!
Lu Qing’an noticed that Liu Lingxuan, who had been calmly eating Immortal Food with a cold expression, had quickly glanced at him twice.
This made him suspicious.
Could Liu Lingxuan, having broken through to the Dao Saint Realm, now possess the strength to tell that he was different from others?
Could she sense the Treasures hidden on him?
That shouldn’t be possible. With the special nature of his Treasure storage, even a Dao Saint Realm Expert shouldn’t be able to discover them.
“Disciple, I am now in the Dao Saint Realm and can quickly guide you to the Peak Xuanguang Realm. Come to the Sect Leader’s Hall tonight.” Amidst the quiet revelry, Liu Lingxuan suddenly looked at Xu Qingying and calmly said.
Xu Qingying’s beautiful eyes lit up, and she quickly nodded respectfully, gratefully saying, “Yes! Thank you, Master!”
“As my disciple, I should devote everything to cultivating you,” Liu Lingxuan’s pretty face rarely showed a smile.
For some reason, Xu Qingying felt that her master’s words were not directed at her.
Sure enough, as she was about to nod in gratitude again, she suddenly saw her master glance at Lu Qing’an, a subtle emotion appearing on her usually cold face.
Lu Qing’an also suddenly realized something, feeling strange.
Wow, you looked at me to see a regretful expression?
Regretting not taking you as your Master?
Thus, Lu Qing’an’s understanding of the powerful Xianjian Sect Sect Leader deepened.
He never expected her to have such a side.
