The frog at the bottom of the well is jealous

This person was none other than Su Mubai's Personal Disciple, the leader of the younger generation of the Pill God Sect—Lin Yang.

He was not only at the Soul Transformation Stage Perfection, but also a Genius Alchemist capable of refining fifth-tier Medicinal Pills; he held a prestigious position within the Sect and had always harbored feelings of admiration for his Junior Sister, Su Yuejin.

However, Su Yuejin was always lukewarm toward him.

Previously, the moment Elder Ge Hong was ambushed, he had sent back a distress signal from the shadows.

At that time, Su Mubai was guiding Lin Yang in Alchemy.

When Su Mubai received the message, his heart sank.

He mentioned it to Lin Yang in passing, then left Danqing Peak, where Lin Yang was located, to convene the Elders for a meeting.

Later, Su Mubai received news that his daughter was safe and that a Young Master from the Divine Province was visiting.

"Revered Master, was Yuejin injured during the ambush?" Lin Yang asked with an urgent tone, his gaze unable to help but drift toward Su Yuejin again.

Su Yuejin frowned, feeling somewhat dissatisfied with Lin Yang's attempt to get close.

She really disliked anyone other than her father calling her Yuejin.

If no one else were present, she would have certainly replied coldly: "Senior Brother Lin, are we that close? Please address me as Su Yuejin or Junior Sister in the future."

However, due to her father's presence, she did not point it out directly.

Su Mubai frowned slightly, somewhat displeased by his Disciple's slightly rude intrusion, but understanding his concern, he said calmly: "Yuejin is fine, thanks to the help of this young friend Yuan."

It was only then that Lin Yang seemed to truly notice Chen Yuan, who was sitting in the guest seat with a composed demeanor.

His gaze landed on Chen Yuan, and upon sensing that the other party was also at the Soul Transformation Perfection Stage, a flash of obvious confusion crossed his eyes.

Soul Transformation Perfection?

Saved Yuejin?

Elder Ge Hong's message clearly mentioned a Body Integration Stage demonic cultivator!

A myriad of questions instantly arose in his heart, but due to his Revered Master's presence, he found it inconvenient to question him directly.

He merely nodded slightly toward Chen Yuan, his tone carrying a touch of detachment: "So it is Fellow Daoist Yuan. Thank you, Your Excellency, for your assistance."

Chen Yuan merely smiled indifferently and replied: "Fellow Daoist Lin is too polite."

Su Mubai frowned imperceptibly and transmitted his voice into a line that entered Lin Yang's ears: "Lin Yang, watch your words! This young friend Yuan is a distinguished guest from the Divine Province. Do not lose your manners; your attitude should be more respectful."

Upon hearing his Revered Master's voice transmission, Lin Yang felt a jolt in his heart, followed immediately by a surge of disdain.

From the Divine Province?

So what?

He, Lin Yang, was also a once-in-a-century Genius of the Pill God Sect.

Being at the Soul Transformation Perfection Stage and a fifth-tier Alchemist at such a young age, why should he be so obsequious to a peer?

In his mind, the so-called Disciples of the Divine Province were merely relying on their better backgrounds and might not actually possess any real skill.

He subconsciously assumed that Su Yuejin's escape was due to the intervention of some powerful expert secretly accompanying this person, and that the Sect had invited him over simply to curry favor with this Young Master from the Divine Province.

Soul Transformation Perfection killing a Body Integration Stage cultivator?

That is simply a fantasy!

And he claims Fellow Daoist Yuan saved her?

This person really dares to say anything to gild his own face.

Elder Ge Hong must know the truth, but out of consideration for him being a Young Master from the Divine Province, he did not expose it.

Thinking of this, the detachment in his eyes as he looked at Chen Yuan was replaced by an even greater sense of contempt.

He was nothing more than a lucky "embroidered pillow," and Lin Yang despised him from the bottom of his heart.

Su Mubai was a man of great standing; how could Lin Yang's subtle changes in expression escape his perception?

He sighed inwardly, knowing that his Disciple was arrogant and likely stuck in a stubborn mindset, but it was inappropriate to reprimand him in front of Chen Yuan.

He stopped paying attention to Lin Yang and turned to continue chatting with Chen Yuan, the topic still revolving around the Dao of Alchemy, discussing some obscure Pill Formulas.

About an incense stick's time later, Su Mubai felt the time was right.

He looked at his daughter with affection and, seeing her gaze drifting toward Chen Yuan from time to time with the unique shyness and curiosity of a young girl, his heart stirred.

He smiled and said to Chen Yuan: "Young friend Yuan, you have traveled far today and experienced some twists and turns; you must be exhausted. If you have no pressing matters in the near future, why not stay at our Pill God Sect for a few days? It would allow me to fulfill my duties as a host and properly thank you."

Chen Yuan pondered for a moment.

He had intended to look for high-level Alchemy Cultivation Techniques here, so he naturally went with the flow: "Sect Master Su's kind invitation is a great honor for this Junior. Then I shall impose upon you for a few days."

"Haha, good! Your willingness to stay is the honor of our Pill God Sect."

Su Mubai clapped his hands and laughed, then looked at Su Yuejin, his tone gentle: "Yuejin, I still need to go to the Alchemy Pavilion later to handle some accumulated Sect affairs. Young friend Yuan is a distinguished guest and is unfamiliar with the Sect, so you shall take my place and show him around the Sect, letting him experience the scenery of our Pill God Sect. You young people together will surely have more in common."

Upon hearing this, two blushes instantly flew onto Su Yuejin's pretty face, like red plum blossoms blooming on a snowy plain.

She cast a quick, secret glance at Chen Yuan and, seeing his calm expression, felt an inexplicable shyness.

She lowered her eyelashes gently and replied in a voice as soft as a mosquito's but still clear: "Yes, Father. Young Master... Young Master Yuan, please follow me."

She had almost habitually wanted to call him "Fellow Daoist," but at the last moment, she changed it to the more respectful and intimate "Young Master."

Chen Yuan rose calmly and bowed to Su Mubai: "Then I shall trouble you, Miss Su."

The two walked side by side out of the hall.

The man was dressed in green, open and upright, with an extraordinary temperament; the woman had bright, beautiful eyes and a graceful figure.

Sunlight shone in from the hall door, gilding their figures with a golden edge, making them look remarkably harmonious.

This scene deeply stung Lin Yang, who was standing to the side like a background character.

He watched his Junior Sister, whom he had admired for so long but who had always been cold toward him, reveal a shy demeanor he had never seen before in front of another man.

He watched his usually stern Revered Master show such favor to that unknown fellow, even handing over the opportunity to accompany his Junior Sister on a silver platter.

A burst of evil fire, mixed with jealousy and unwillingness, surged into his heart, and his face instantly turned so dark that it could drip water.

He clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles turning white from the force, his chest heaving violently.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Chen Yuan and Su Yuejin's figures disappear at the hall entrance, Lin Yang could no longer suppress the raging anger in his chest.

He threw even the basic etiquette of taking his leave to the back of his mind, let out a heavy cold snort from his nose, and with a livid face, violently flicked his sleeves.

Carrying an air of malice, he turned and strode away, his footsteps echoing in the empty hall, sounding exceptionally harsh.

He had already sworn in his heart that he would find an opportunity to tear off the hypocritical mask of this "Young Master from the Divine Province" in front of his Junior Sister and Revered Master, exposing his true colors!

He would also let everyone know who the true leader of the younger generation of the Pill God Sect was!

Su Mubai watched Lin Yang's retreating figure, who was leaving in a huff, and shook his head helplessly, but he did not try to stop him.

Young eagles need to experience the wind and rain; some stumbles must be experienced personally for one to know the pain.

Perhaps, young friend Yuan could just happen to polish away the overly sharp edges of this raw jade, Lin Yang.