Chapter 74 The Champion Returns

Chapter 74: Chapter 74 The Champion Returns

The return journey was much faster with the 4 True Immortals leading the way.

Before long, the Lin Clan’s familiar surroundings appeared in the distance.

The youngsters exchanged excited glances as they approached home. Their journey had been full of discoveries, but there was one achievement they were especially eager to share with their Ancestor.

Lin Ruyan had won the Canglan Continent Alchemy Gathering!

And her accomplishment was far beyond what any of them had expected.

As soon as they arrived, they headed straight for the ancestral residence.

Lin Hao was relaxing in his usual seat when the youngsters entered the courtyard.

"Greetings, Ancestor!"

He looked at their eager faces and smiled.

"You’re back. How was your journey?"

"It was wonderful, Ancestor!" Lin Wan’er answered immediately.

The others quickly joined the conversation, telling him about the places they had visited and the experiences they had enjoyed. Lin Hao listened patiently, a gentle smile remaining on his face as they spoke over one another in their excitement.

Eventually, Lin Xin stepped forward.

"Ancestor, there’s something even more exciting we need to tell you!"

Lin Hao raised an eyebrow.

"Oh? What is it?"

"Ruyan won the Alchemy Gathering!"

The courtyard briefly fell quiet before the youngsters began talking excitedly again.

"She defeated all the other participants!"

"She even refined a Rank 6 Ancient Grade pill!"

"And it had 9 pill veins!"

Lin Chen’s eyes widened as he recalled the scene.

"Even the judges were stunned. Nobody expected someone so young to produce a pill like that!"

Lin Hao turned towards Lin Ruyan, who stood slightly behind the others.

She lowered her head shyly under everyone’s attention.

"Ancestor, I was fortunate to receive your guidance."

Lin Hao smiled at her.

"Fortunate, you say? You were the one who refined the pill. You deserve the credit."

Lin Ruyan’s expression brightened.

The others nodded enthusiastically.

Lin Wan’er couldn’t wait to add another detail.

"Ancestor, a Chaos Pill Master from the Pill Association Headquarters wanted to take Ruyan as his personal disciple! But she refused because she already has you as her master!"

Lin Hao’s smile widened.

"Is that so?"

"Yes!" Lin Xin replied. "He even said he hopes to meet you someday!"

Lin Hao chuckled softly.

"Then perhaps you’ll introduce us if our paths ever cross."

His relaxed response made the youngsters laugh.

Lin Ruyan then explained how Gu Chenxiao had offered to purchase her pill so he could study its structure.

"Do you know how much he paid, Ancestor?" Lin Mo asked, unable to contain his excitement.

Lin Hao glanced at him with amusement.

"How much?"

"10 billion Top Grade Spirit Stones!"

Even the youngsters who had already heard the amount couldn’t help reacting again.

Lin Hao smiled.

"Not a bad price."

"He paid exactly what he promised," Lin Ruyan added. "I also told him that I would convey his wish to meet you if the opportunity arose."

"Good. You handled it well."

Lin Ruyan felt a little warmth spread through her chest.

She had wanted to make her Ancestor proud, and hearing his approval meant more to her than the attention she had received at the gathering.

The youngsters continued sharing details about the competition, including Zhao Lingfeng becoming a Rank 5 Pill Master and Jin Ling’er accepting her defeat with grace. Lin Hao listened to each story, smiling at their excitement and occasionally asking a question.

He didn’t interrupt them or rush their explanations.

For him, seeing the younger generation return safely, eager to share their achievements and experiences, was a pleasure in itself.

Once the conversation settled, Lin Hao leaned back comfortably.

"Well, it seems you didn’t waste your time in Canglan Continent."

The youngsters laughed.

Then Lin Wei, who had been waiting nearby, stepped forward with the jade invitation.

"Ancestor, now that everyone has returned, we should discuss the other matter."

Lin Hao nodded.

"Go ahead."

Lin Wei presented the invitation and explained that it had come from the Forbidden Lands.

An ancient ruin was scheduled to open in the Eternal Dawn Continent, and the Lin Clan had been granted 10 slots.

The youngsters immediately became interested.

"An ancient ruin?" Lin Chen asked.

"Is it going to contain an inheritance?" Lin Yu wondered.

"Or rare cultivation resources?" Lin Wan’er added.

Lin Wei shook his head.

"The invitation doesn’t provide many details. We only know that the Forbidden Lands have allocated 10 places to our clan."

Lin Hao took the jade invitation, examined it briefly, and returned it to Lin Wei.

"Ten slots, huh? That’s enough for 10 of you to explore."

He smiled at the eager faces gathered around him.

"Since this opportunity has been offered to our clan, we should make good use of it."

The youngsters exchanged excited glances.

After spending time exploring Canglan Continent, the prospect of travelling to the Eternal Dawn Continent and entering an ancient ruin sounded appealing.

Lin Hao noticed their enthusiasm and smiled.

"There’s no need to rush into anything. First, we’ll determine who wants to participate and make the necessary preparations."

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Their response came almost in unison.

Lin Wei nodded as well.

With the invitation secured and the youngsters back home, the clan could begin preparing for its next journey.

Lin Hao looked at the group before him, his smile never fading.

They had returned with an Alchemy Gathering champion, exciting stories, and a new opportunity waiting ahead.

It seemed the Lin Clan’s younger generation was becoming more impressive by the day.

And soon, 10 of them would have the chance to explore the ancient ruin in the Eternal Dawn Continent.