47: Chapter 47 Li Yifan, a Man of Formidable Combat Power

Lin Shen still could not let go of Li Yifan.

His encounters and deeds were too much like those Children of Luck in storybooks.

Moreover, his Family strength was not considered formidable to begin with, and he himself was merely Five Spiritual Roots Trash.

If this Li Yifan truly was that kind of Child of Luck, he would be a fitting target for him to make a move on.

If not, it would also save him from wasting time in the future paying attention to news regarding Qingfeng County.

After all, he had no Foundation here; wanting to fully acquire news regarding Qingfeng County was still quite difficult and energy-consuming.

Hearing Lin Shen's curious inquiry, Sun Liancheng gave a hearty laugh.

There was not any suspicion in his heart; at present, he simply thought Lin Shen was just driven by a gossipy heart.

They were in the Qin Family to begin with, so naturally, they were quite curious about some gossipy matters of the Qin Family; this point was not hard to understand.

Sun Liancheng moistened his throat and smiled as he spoke: "I know what Fellow Daoist Li wants to ask. Many people guess whether that Li Yifan has already met with a tragic end; actually, the rumors outside are all fake."

"Oh? I wonder where this matter starts from?"

Lin Shen's heart grew even more curious, and his gaze quickly looked towards Sun Liancheng.

Sun Liancheng glanced around, waved his large hand, and a soundproofing array enveloped them. With a mysterious expression, he continued to speak: "Actually, a year ago, I encountered this Li Yifan. At that time, it was within a ruin site of the Yunmeng Mountains. This child possessed formidable strength. Back then, he was merely at the 8th Layer of Qi Refining Realm cultivation, yet he was able to fight across Realms. With his own strength, he defeated three cultivators at Qi Refining Stage 9 and two at Qi Refining Peak, obtaining the Legacy from that ruin site."

Saying this, Sun Liancheng regretfully shook his head and said: "Originally, I also wanted to make a move, but I already had gains within the ruin site and did not participate. I am also glad for my own action; otherwise, it is uncertain who would emerge victorious between Li Yifan and me."

Recalling how Li Yifan fought across ranks back then, slaying three at Qi Refining Stage 9 and two at Qi Refining Peak in succession, a trace of admiration could not help but flash through Sun Liancheng's eyes.

That Li Yifan's combat power was truly astonishing. Even someone like himself, a veteran Qi Refining Peak cultivator, might not necessarily have the confidence to defeat him.

And he was only at the 8th Layer of Qi Refining Realm. If he broke through to Qi Refining Peak in the future, I'm afraid I would definitely not be his match.

However, he was glad that his Spiritual Root Aptitude was better than Li Yifan's, and his hope of breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Realm was infinitely greater than Li Yifan's.

And back then, he did not know that person was Li Yifan; it was simply because of curiosity, wanting to know what background such a Prodigy who could fight across Realms came from.

Under the inquiry of news and comparing appearances, he only then learned that this Li Yifan was unexpectedly the Trash who had his engagement annulled by the Qin Family three years ago.

At this, Sun Liancheng could not help but let out a sneer.

What Trash or no Trash?

It was nothing more than some false rumors in the outside world.

According to the news he obtained, the reason why the Qin Family annulled the engagement with the Li Family was actually primarily because the Qin Family's female, Qin Ruyan, had already been accepted as a Personal Disciple by a Golden Core Elder of the Shuiyue Sect, the Qin Family Ancestor had broken through to the Golden Core, plus the Li Family head, Li Haipeng, had suffered heavy injuries and his cultivation had regressed.

Adding all these reasons together, the marriage alliance between the two parties no longer had any benefits to speak of, so naturally it was impossible to continue...

After all, for a Family, what they valued most was interests. Only things that were beneficial to the Family would they be willing to put effort into and spend the effort to execute.

Hearing Sun Liancheng's words, a flash of bright light crossed Lin Shen's eyes, and his attention toward Li Yifan grew increasingly focused in his heart.

Such a classic trope!

The classic of classics!

Indeed, storybooks do not deceive me.

This Li Yifan being able to rapidly grow in a short period of time from the Trash Aptitude of Five Spiritual Roots meant there must be some fortuitous encounters on his body, and the Luck he contained was definitely not a small amount.

Even, Lin Shen dared to be certain that the Luck contained on people like Li Changye and Wang Zhan might not even be half of what was on Li Yifan.

If he were to slay him, just how much Luck would his Heaven-Stealing Fragment devour?

Thinking this, Lin Shen's heart grew increasingly greedy.

"Brother Lin, what is wrong?"

Seeing Lin Shen momentarily dazed, Sun Liancheng hurriedly spoke up from the side, inquiring curiously.

"It's nothing!"

Lin Shen shook his head and laughed wryly: "It's mainly that I am wondering how the Qin Family could possibly condone Li Yifan growing like this. After all, both parties have already annulled the engagement, plus I heard that during this period of time, the Qin Family has devoured quite a bit of the Li Family's industries. This really makes it hard for me to understand!"

This was a point Lin Shen was curious about.

By all logic, since Sun Liancheng already knew this news, it was impossible for the Qin Family not to know.

If the Qin Family truly didn't know anything at all, then he would be far too disappointed in this Qin Family.

Such a Family, even with a Golden Core powerhouse holding down the fort, would still find it difficult to prosper in the future.

"Perhaps the Qin Family just doesn't pay attention to that Li Yifan!"

Sun Liancheng also shook his head and said: "After all, they both annulled the engagement. Plus, Li Yifan was merely a Five Spiritual Roots Trash before, so the Qin Family definitely wouldn't pay too much attention to news about him. As for me, it was pure coincidence; after detailed inquiries, I learned that that person was Li Yifan. Thinking about it this way, it's not really strange."

Back then, he only encountered Li Yifan within the ruin site and remembered his appearance.

If he weren't someone relatively curious, and hadn't made inquiries and tracked down news through various channels, he wouldn't have known that this person was the Li Yifan whose engagement was annulled three years ago.

"You say... if we leak this news to the Qin Family, how would the Qin Family react?"

Hearing Sun Liancheng's explanation, Lin Shen fell silent for a good while before suddenly speaking.

Then he quickly added: "This matter was discovered by you, Fellow Daoist Sun, so the credit certainly belongs to you. I feel that if the Qin Family knows about this matter, they will definitely show some gratitude. After all, you said both parties already annulled the engagement; how could they tolerate the Li Family producing another Prodigy? If by any chance Li Yifan truly rises up in the future, breaking through to Foundation Establishment, or even breaking through..."

Speaking to this point, Lin Shen timely and quietly stopped.

He spoke no more, only silently pouring a cup of spiritual wine for Sun Liancheng, while he also picked up a cup of spiritual wine and took a gentle sip.

Hearing Lin Shen's words, Sun Liancheng was initially still pondering, but quickly reacted soon after.

Figuring out the crucial point of the matter, his eyes instantly lit up.

"That's right, how could I be so muddle-headed!"

Fully figuring out the matter, Sun Liancheng couldn't help but fiercely slap his own thigh, saying with some regret: "Although the engagement annulment was entirely for the Family's interests, that was for the Qin Family's interests, whereas the Li Family's face was rubbed on the ground by this engagement annulment matter. The relationship between the two parties has long been not very good. Under such circumstances, if I report the news of Li Yifan's sudden rise and his fortuitous encounters in the outside world, the Qin Family will surely be endlessly grateful, and there will definitely be a heavy reward by then!"

Thinking about it this way, Sun Liancheng felt this matter was increasingly feasible.

As long as he leaked Li Yifan's news, the Qin Family would be grateful to him, and he might even be able to obtain unexpected gains.

As for this Li Yifan...

Anyway, he and Li Yifan were merely acquaintances by chance. Whether Li Yifan lived or died, what did it have to do with him?