Chapter 2259 - 2256: Stirring Up Waves

Chapter 2259: Chapter 2256: Stirring Up Waves

"Xiao Tian, our condition is that the person who obtains the Shennong Ding would become the master of the Medicine King Mansion," the Female Great Elder said straightforwardly.

"Become the master of the Medicine King Mansion?" Lin Tian was surprised, quite curious: "Aren’t you already the masters of the Medicine King Mansion? I really don’t understand."

The Female Elder shook her head, sighing slightly: "Currently, the Medicine King Mansion only has the Elder Council and has been without a master for many years. To become the master of the Medicine King Mansion, you must gain the recognition of the Shennong Ding."

"This..." Lin Tian didn’t know what to say at this point. He was unsure if the Medicine King Mansion was making a loss or a gain with this, as the person who acquires the Shennong Ding and becomes the master of the Medicine King Mansion would mean that the Shennong Ding is still part of the Medicine King Mansion.

But the master of the Medicine King Mansion could very possibly become an outsider. Ancient Martial families have strict restrictions on accepting outsiders, let alone becoming the Family Head or Clan Leader.

From this viewpoint, the Medicine King Mansion’s requirement is quite odd. Perhaps the person who gets the Ding will be asked to change their surname to Yan? In theory, most Ancient Martial Artists would be willing. By changing the surname, not only do they get the Shennong Ding, but they also become the master of the Ancient Hidden Stream Medicine King Mansion, something many dream of.

If they were originally Independent Ancient Martial Practitioners, they would suddenly reach the pinnacle of life. If they were from a family, becoming the master of the Medicine King Mansion and then supporting their original family would also be a great thing.

But Lin Tian is quirky. No matter how great the benefits, changing faith and surname is impossible for him.

Elder Yan seemed to see through Lin Tian’s thoughts and laughed, "No need to change to Yan. Some believe changing a surname can change bloodlines, but that’s just self-delusion."

"Then what benefits does the Medicine King Mansion get?" Lin Tian asked more bluntly.

"To pass down the art of refining medicine. Isn’t that a great benefit?" Elder Yan retorted and then added, "Besides, we are merely following the will of the heavens."

Lin Tian was slightly stunned, then stood up and paid a solemn salute: "The broad-mindedness and foresight of the Medicine King Mansion are truly admirable to the younger generation."

"But not everyone has the heart to inherit the art of refining medicine. I hope the Shennong Ding is not entrusted to someone unsuitable," Elder Yan said with a little concern.

"Is Elder Yan referring to Shen Lin and the Divine Clan?" Lin Tian guessed, slightly frowning.

"Not only Shen Lin. Do people like Ji Zimo really have the heart to inherit refining medicine?" Elder Yan said indifferently.

Lin Tian found it hard to refute because even Ling Shuiyao probably doesn’t have much intention to inherit refining medicine. Cultivation already consumes much of their energy, so how would they have time to refine medicine, except for those with a talent for it.

"Xiao Tian, you’re weary from the journey. You can go back to rest and rejuvenate first. When it truly begins, you might not be able to endure," the Female Elder said kindly and politely.

Knowing the conversation was over, Lin Tian cupped his fists and bid farewell to the two elders and Yan Lingling, then left the courtyard.

Once Lin Tian was far away, Elder Yan, smiling, said, "Old woman, what do you think of this young fellow?"

"Not bad, not bad, even better than what Yan Bei said. I don’t even know what cultivation technique he’s practicing, but his flames are so powerful," the Great Elder nodded in satisfaction, though with some curiosity.

"I told you Brother Lin Tian is amazing, even Bai is at a disadvantage with him," Yan Lingling said proudly, as if Lin Tian’s prowess was her honor.

Bai in the flower garden, having heard its master mentioned, whimpered twice, seemingly protesting its master’s bringing up its embarrassing moments.

"You’ve known Shen Lin since childhood yet pay him no mind. Why do you have such a good impression of a newly acquainted young man?" the Female Elder curiously asked.

Yan Lingling blinked, tilted her head, and thought for a moment: "I don’t know, just intuition. Didn’t Great Grandmother say that a woman’s intuition is the sharpest?"

The two elders were taken aback, then burst into laughter. The Female Elder, chuckling, said, "Since you have such a good impression of Xiao Tian, how about I arrange a marriage for you two?"

The little girl blinked, a bit embarrassed, and said, "But I’m still young."

"Young? Your great-great-grandmother married at fifteen," the Female Elder said seriously.

"Great-great-grandmother—that was 800 years ago. In modern society, you have to be eighteen to marry," the little girl countered seriously, knowing quite a bit.

"No worries, no worries. The Divine Clan is always proposing with bad intentions. It’s better to settle your matter and cut off their thoughts," the Female Elder said, waving her hand with a very valid reason.

At this time, Lin Tian was returning to the accommodation area and saw Miss still observing the medicinal herbs in the flower garden. He intended to greet her but suddenly felt his nose itch and couldn’t help sneezing.

Miss looked back, giving him a glance, her face smiling: "Someone must be thinking of you. Tell me, which girl is it this time?"

"Maybe someone has their sights on me," Lin Tian rebuked.

"Did the Great Elder make things difficult for you?" Miss continued, observing the medicinal herbs with great interest as she asked.

Lin Tian shook his head, softly saying, "Not difficult, actually bringing us good news."

"Us?" Miss’s beautiful eyebrows moved slightly, very puzzled: "It concerns me too?"

"The Shennong Ding. Wouldn’t you say it concerns us?" Lin Tian didn’t beat around the bush and said directly.

"Really?" Miss was startled, then filled with joy: "You have news about the Shennong Ding?"

Her voice was a bit loud, even slightly out of control. One couldn’t blame her; the Shennong Ding was linked to Xiao Manxuan’s life, so how could she not be excited?

Since Lin Tian told her how to cure it, the name Shennong Ding had flipped in her mind countless times.

"That’s right, this opportunity is about the Shennong Ding," Lin Tian nodded firmly.

Miss was so excited that she instinctively grabbed Lin Tian’s hand, eyes even welling with tears: "Finally, there’s news... finally..."

Lin Tian reached out, gently brushing the tears from Miss’s cheek, letting them fall onto his hand, glistening and translucent: "I said I would surely heal Xuanxuan."

"Shennong Ding! Is the opportunity they’re talking about really the Shennong Ding?" An amazed voice came. Ling Shuiyao emerged from the tower.

She wasn’t alone. Ji Zimo, Ghost, and several others appeared at the entrance of the adjacent tower. Nearly all the contestants were there, having heard Miss’s exclamation.

Only Shen Lin stood by the top floor window, looking at the people below, his expression unchanged, as if he’d known what the opportunity was long ago.

The renown of the Shennong Ding surpasses even sect treasures. News of it spread like a storm in their hearts.

"Lin Tian, I..." Miss was somewhat guilty because it was her voice that attracted others.

Lin Tian patted her shoulder, reassuring, "No need to blame yourself. They would learn of this soon anyway. It was just a bit early, plus, I won’t let the Shennong Ding fall into someone else’s hands."

To Ling Shuiyao, Fatty, Ghost, and a few others, his words didn’t mean much. But Ji Zimo and Situ Yufeng’s expressions turned cold.

Among them, two gazes were particularly intense. Everyone couldn’t help but look towards Shen Lin above.