Chapter 75 Preparing for the Ancient Ruin
Chapter 75 Preparing for the Ancient Ruin
Chapter 75: Chapter 75 Preparing for the Ancient Ruin
The ancestral courtyard was filled with lively conversations.
After learning about the invitation from the Forbidden Lands, the youngsters could hardly contain their excitement. An ancient ruin in the Eternal Dawn Continent was an opportunity none of them wanted to miss.
Lin Hao sat comfortably in his seat, watching their reactions with a smile.
"Ancestor, I want to participate!" Lin Chen declared.
"Me too!" Lin Mo immediately added.
Lin Qing and Lin Yu also expressed their willingness to enter the ruin.
Lin Hao smiled at their enthusiasm.
"Very well. Anyone else?"
Before the others could answer, Lin Xin exchanged a glance with her 2 sisters.
The 3 girls stepped forward together.
"Ancestor, we’re not going."
Lin Hao looked at them with amusement.
"Oh? Why not?"
Lin Wan’er answered without hesitation.
"We want to stay with our beasts in the Beast Tower!"
Lin Shiyu nodded firmly.
"That’s right! We haven’t spent enough time with them lately."
Lin Xin added, "Besides, they’ll probably miss us if we stay away for too long."
The other youngsters stared at the 3 girls.
They had just been offered an opportunity to explore an ancient ruin, yet the triplets were turning it down because they wanted to spend time with their beasts.
Lin Hao couldn’t help smiling.
"Since that’s what you want, go ahead. Just don’t neglect your own cultivation while you’re there."
"Thank you, Ancestor!"
The triplets beamed with happiness.
They had clearly made up their minds long before announcing their decision.
Lin Hao then turned towards Lin Ruyan.
"And what about you, Ruyan?"
Lin Ruyan shook her head gently.
"Ancestor, I’d like to stay behind as well. Fighting and exploring dangerous places aren’t really suited to me. I’d rather spend my time refining pills and improving my alchemy."
Lin Hao smiled approvingly.
"There’s nothing wrong with that. Everyone has their own path. Continue improving your alchemy, and don’t neglect your cultivation."
"Yes, Ancestor!"
With 4 people declining, 4 of the returning youngsters remained: Lin Qing, Lin Chen, Lin Mo, and Lin Yu.
However, 6 more participants were needed to fill the clan’s 10 slots.
Fortunately, Lin Wei had already prepared a list of suitable candidates.
The 6 additional youngsters were Lin Xuan, Lin Yuexin, Lin Jue, Lin Lian, Lin Haochen, and Lin Zhen.
When they received the news, all 6 readily agreed to participate.
Thus, the 10 participants were decided.
Lin Qing, Lin Chen, Lin Mo, Lin Yu, Lin Xuan, Lin Yuexin, Lin Jue, Lin Lian, Lin Haochen, and Lin Zhen would represent the Lin Clan in the ancient ruin.
Lin Hao looked at the group with a smile.
"Since you’ve been selected, I want all 10 of you to enter the Time Tower and focus on your cultivation."
The youngsters immediately straightened.
"Your goal is to reach the Peak of Void Refining Realm before leaving for the Eternal Dawn Continent."
Their expressions grew serious.
Although they were excited about exploring the ancient ruin, they understood that preparation was important. They couldn’t rely solely on the clan’s reputation when facing opportunities and dangers outside.
"Understood, Ancestor!"
Lin Hao nodded with satisfaction.
"Good. Go and make the most of your time."
The 10 youngsters bowed before leaving to prepare for their training.
Meanwhile, Lin Xin, Lin Wan’er, and Lin Shiyu exchanged excited glances.
Their destination was already decided.
The Beast Tower!
The 3 girls hurried away, eager to reunite with their beloved beasts. Their cheerful voices gradually faded into the distance, leaving Lin Hao smiling to himself.
These 3 little girls certainly knew what they wanted.
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After the meeting, Lin Ruyan made her way to the Alchemy Pavilion.
The pavilion was quiet, with the faint fragrance of medicinal herbs lingering in the air. Several alchemists were occupied with their work when she arrived.
At the center of the pavilion, Lin Yuxian was reviewing some matters concerning its management.
As an Immortal Lord summoned by Lin Hao, she had been entrusted with overseeing the Lin Clan’s Alchemy Pavilion. Her knowledge and experience made her an important figure in the clan’s alchemy development.
When she noticed Lin Ruyan approaching, she put aside what she was doing.
"Ruyan, you’re back."
Lin Ruyan smiled and bowed respectfully.
"Greetings, Senior Yuxian!"
Lin Yuxian studied her for a moment before smiling.
"I heard you travelled to the Canglan Continent. How was your journey?"
"It was wonderful!" Lin Ruyan answered. "I also participated in the Alchemy Gathering there."
Lin Yuxian’s interest immediately grew.
"Oh? And how did you perform?"
Lin Ruyan’s cheeks lifted with a small smile.
"I won."
Lin Yuxian paused briefly.
Then her expression brightened.
"You won the entire Alchemy Gathering?"
"Yes!"
Lin Ruyan proceeded to recount the events of the competition. She explained how she had advanced through the stages, how the final challenge had pushed her abilities further than expected, and how she had ultimately refined a Rank 6 Ancient Grade pill with 9 pill veins.
She also told Lin Yuxian about the attention her achievement had attracted, including the offer from Gu Chenxiao, a Chaos Pill Master from the Pill Association Headquarters.
When Lin Ruyan mentioned that Gu Chenxiao had purchased her pill for 10 billion Top Grade Spirit Stones, Lin Yuxian’s eyes widened slightly.
"10 billion Top Grade Spirit Stones for a single pill?"
Lin Ruyan nodded.
"He wanted to study its structure because he had never refined an Ancient Grade pill himself."
Lin Yuxian looked at her for a moment, clearly impressed.
Refining a pill of that quality was already an extraordinary accomplishment. Doing so at Lin Ruyan’s age made it even more remarkable.
A warm smile spread across her face.
"Ruyan, I’m proud of you."
Lin Ruyan looked up.
"Really?"
"Of course." Lin Yuxian gently nodded. "Winning the competition is impressive, but what makes me even happier is that you’ve continued to develop your own abilities. You didn’t simply rely on someone else’s reputation. You stood before the entire gathering and demonstrated what you could do."
Lin Ruyan felt a warmth spread through her chest.
Coming from the person responsible for the clan’s Alchemy Pavilion, those words meant a great deal to her.
"Thank you, Senior Yuxian. I’ll continue working hard."
"Good. Keep refining your skills, and don’t let the praise make you complacent. There’s always more to learn in the path of alchemy."
"I understand!"
Lin Yuxian smiled again.
"Whenever you have time, come to the pavilion. We can discuss your pill refinement and the knowledge you’ve gained from the competition."
Lin Ruyan’s eyes lit up.
She had already learned a great deal from Lin Hao, but exchanging knowledge with an Immortal Lord who managed the clan’s Alchemy Pavilion would undoubtedly benefit her as well.
"I’ll definitely come!"
The 2 continued discussing alchemy for some time, with Lin Ruyan sharing more details about the competition and Lin Yuxian listening with genuine interest.
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At the same time, the 3 triplets arrived at the Beast Tower.
The moment they entered, their expressions brightened.
"Everyone, we’re back!" Lin Wan’er called happily.
The beasts soon noticed their arrival, and the 3 girls immediately went to spend time with them.
Lin Xin stroked one of the beasts affectionately, while Lin Shiyu and Lin Wan’er were already chatting excitedly about their recent travels.
For the triplets, this was exactly where they wanted to be.
While others prepared for an ancient ruin, they were perfectly content to enjoy the company of their beloved beasts.
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Meanwhile, the 10 selected youngsters arrived at the Time Tower.
They stood before its entrance, looking at the tower with determination.
The opportunity ahead of them was significant, and none wanted to disappoint their Ancestor.
After exchanging glances, they entered together.
The tower’s cultivation environment immediately surrounded them.
Each of them found a suitable place to begin cultivating, determined to make the most of the time available before their journey to the Eternal Dawn Continent.
Inside the Time Tower, every moment would count.
And under Lin Hao’s guidance, the 10 youngsters began their preparations for the ancient ruin.