"Oh? So that's how it is?"
Hearing Yang Yong's explanation, Lin Chen finally understood a little.
"Indeed, spiritual energy is scarce nowadays. To be able to learn alchemy and possess alchemical formulas is like finding a needle in a haystack."
"Even among ten thousand cultivators, you might not find one alchemist."
"Therefore, as long as one is an alchemist, even a first-grade one, they will be sought after by all major powers wherever they go!"
Yang Yong became more and more excited as he spoke, his saliva flying everywhere.
He had thought that with his divine soul captured, his life was over. But he never expected that his current master would actually be a legendary alchemist!
This was truly an unexpected joy!
"Elder, Ling'er, why don't you two go rest first? I have some things to discuss with them."
Seeing Yang Yong's endless chatter, Lin Chen also became interested.
He couldn't help it. He had been imprisoned for a long time. Although he had a master, his master was often taciturn due to his inner demons.
Therefore, he knew very little about the outside world.
Now that someone was telling him, he was naturally happy to listen.
"Alright."
"Grandpa, let's go."
Hearing Lin Chen's words, Shangguan Ling'er, though reluctant, nodded and agreed.
She knew that perhaps she and Lin Chen were not from the same world!
After the two left, Lin Chen looked at Yang Yong and Master Hao again. "Come on, tell me everything you know about the cultivation world in Hangcheng and Zhejiang province."
"Yes, Master."
Receiving Lin Chen's command, Yang Yong did not dare to hesitate and began to speak continuously with Master Hao.
Meanwhile, Shangguan Ling'er also returned to the bedroom with Shangguan Xiong.
"Grandpa, do you think... there's no hope for me and Brother Lin?"
A forced smile appeared on Shangguan Ling'er's face. Although she was asking, the meaning of inferiority was obvious.
"Silly girl, although your Brother Lin is not an ordinary person, I can tell he cares. He just doesn't want to admit it yet."
Seeing Shangguan Ling'er's anxious demeanor, Grandpa Shangguan touched her forehead and comforted her.
His granddaughter, who was once so proud, was now becoming anxious because of Lin Chen.
But it was understandable. Who was Lin Chen? Even the honored guest of the Liu family was willing to recognize him as master.
A dragon in Jinling would not remain in a mere pond!
"Alright, don't worry. There are still many things you can help him with."
"Those medicinal herbs, and the company you are preparing to establish, aren't they what he needs?"
"He needs you, so there's no question of being worthy or not."
As an experienced person, Shangguan Xiong understood much more than Shangguan Ling'er.
Although Lin Chen was a legendary cultivator, cultivators were, after all, human!
"Mm, I understand, Grandpa."
Hearing Shangguan Xiong's words, Shangguan Ling'er finally felt a little better.
Yes, although Lin Chen had many outstanding women around him, wasn't the matter of establishing a company entrusted to her?
And she would be the woman Lin Chen always needed.
She would become Lin Chen's indispensable helper!
The night passed without incident. Lin Chen, Yang Yong, and Master Hao also talked in the living room all night.
Yang Yong and Master Hao, eager to please Lin Chen, were practically spilling out everything they knew.
They could feel that perhaps recognizing Lin Chen as their master was not a bad thing, but possibly an opportunity for their rise!
"Alright, Master, this is all we know."
It wasn't until dawn that Yang Yong and Master Hao stopped talking.
"Mm, thank you for your hard work. From now on, don't call me Master. Just call me Mr. Lin."
"These two pills are a token of my appreciation."
Lin Chen stood up, stretched, and casually took out two Spirit-Drawing Pills from the Nine Dragon Ring, handing them to the two.
"This... this is a Spirit-Drawing Pill?"
Seeing the pills Lin Chen handed over, their eyes widened in disbelief.
Especially Yang Yong, who knew how important a Spirit-Drawing Pill was!
His master, a cultivator at the half-step Foundation Establishment, had been an honored guest at the Liu family for ten full years.
And in those ten years, he had only obtained two Spirit-Drawing Pills!
Yet now, his new master had casually given him one?
"Enough, no need to be so surprised. As long as you serve me well, there will be plenty of rewards in the future."
After saying this, Lin Chen threw the pills to them and turned to walk out.
As he stepped out, he saw that the bedroom door next to the living room was open and the light was on.
Shangguan Ling'er, yawning and with dark circles under her eyes, walked out of the bedroom and towards Lin Chen.
"What's wrong? Didn't sleep all night?"
Seeing Shangguan Ling'er's state, Lin Chen felt a pang of heartache.
But it was understandable. She was just an ordinary person, and suddenly she had been exposed to so many secrets. It was normal for her to have insomnia.
He remembered when he was in prison, the first time he learned about the existence of cultivators, he also stayed up for three days and three nights out of excitement!
"It's nothing, Brother Lin. Do you want to have some breakfast? I'll prepare it for you."
Shangguan Ling'er forced a smile and asked Lin Chen.
"Mm, have the kitchen prepare some meat for me, preferably high-energy ones like beef or lamb."
"Also, find me a quiet place. I need to go into seclusion for about two days."
Lin Chen didn't stand on ceremony and directly stated his needs.
As a man, how could he not sense Shangguan Ling'er's emotional changes towards him?
The more he asked her to do things now, the better she would probably feel.
"Okay, I'll go prepare it right away!"
As expected, as soon as she heard that Lin Chen had needs, Shangguan Ling'er became happy and quickly went to make arrangements.
After eating and drinking his fill, Lin Chen, led by Shangguan Ling'er, arrived at a garden behind the villa.
"Brother Lin, this is the backyard of our Shangguan family. No one usually comes here to disturb."
Shangguan Ling'er pointed to a small courtyard inside and said to Lin Chen.
"Mm, good. Yang Yong, Hao Shan, from now on, you two will take turns guarding the entrance. Don't let anyone disturb me."
Lin Chen then looked at Hao Shan and Yang Yong beside him and commanded.
What he was about to do was very dangerous for himself.
Therefore, no matter what happened, he must not be disturbed!