66: Junior Brother Lin, do you want a Daoist partner?

The Face of the Second Elder Zhao Shuli remained impassive, but in his heart, he was furiously cursing the Grand Elder.

He suspected that he had been set up by the Grand Elder.

"Perhaps this old thing knew about the Sword Tomb quota long ago and deliberately set a trap for me. What a cunning old ghost!" the Second Elder cursed inwardly.

The quota to enter the Sword Tomb was extremely precious; even he, as the Second Elder, valued it highly.

If he kept Zhao Qiyan at the Spirit Herb Hall to cultivate, both he and Zhao Qiyan would be able to enter the Sword Tomb securely.

Now, he still had to find a way to take on a Disciple.

"Forget it, I'll just treat it as recruiting a son-in-law for my Zhao Family; that Lin Yan is actually quite good."

Zhao Shuli sighed inwardly and made his decision.

...

Inside Lin Yan's small wooden cabin.

After the Sword Testing Tournament ended, the Little Fatty immediately prepared a banquet, as Lin Yan wanted to entertain a few good friends.

Not only had Lu Zhengfeng, Hua Chenan, and the others come, but Sun Xiaochuan and Li Dan were also present.

They usually traveled outside, but they would not miss the excitement of the Sword Testing Tournament.

The Sword Testing Tournament was open to all Disciples of eligible age, so the Utility Disciples would also join in the excitement.

Sun Xiaochuan and his companion brought a few live Spirit Rabbits for Lin Yan again; Lin Yan was almost becoming a Spirit Rabbit farmer.

Lin Yan was happy with that.

These Spirit Rabbits only needed to be fed Alfalfa, so the farming cost was not high.

Not only could the Spirit Rabbits be skinned for meat, but their droppings could also be spread in the fields to increase fertility.

Senior Sister Ye Wangshu was also invited.

Everyone sat around the table, which was filled with spirit wine, Spirit Fruit, and spirit meals, creating a lively atmosphere.

"Senior Brother, congratulations!" Lu Zhengfeng raised his cup and laughed heartily:

"Top four! The top four of the Outer Sect Sword Testing Tournament! This is your genuine strength!"

"Thanks to you, those who looked down on me before must be green with envy now when they see me!"

Sun Xiaochuan also chimed in with a smile: "That's right, looking at the journey Brother Lin has taken, it's truly impressive! Who would have dared to imagine before that Senior Brother Lin would be so talented?"

Ye Wangshu sat to the side, holding a Spirit Fruit in her hand, smiling, but she didn't speak.

She looked at Lin Yan with gentle eyes, feeling happy for him in her heart, yet there were also some vaguely complex emotions.

Lin Yan smiled and raised his cup in return: "It is all thanks to the support of my brothers that I have been able to reach this point."

Everyone raised their cups to drink, and just as the atmosphere was at its peak...

"Knock, knock, knock!"

The wooden door was knocked on.

Xu Shuangyuan got up to open the door, and a moment later, he was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said: "Senior Brother, we have visitors!"

Everyone turned around to see two people standing at the door; one was an old acquaintance, Zhao Qiyang.

And following behind him was Zhao Qiyan.

The fact that these two came together made Lin Yan somewhat surprised.

"Zhao Qiyang? Senior Brother Zhao Qiyan?" Lin Yan was slightly taken aback, then rose to welcome them:

"What brings you to my place today?"

Zhao Qiyan laughed, cupped his hands, and said: "Junior Brother Lin, congratulations on reaching the top four! Qiyang and I have come specially to congratulate you today, and by the way..."

His tone shifted, and he took out an exquisite gift box from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Lin Yan.

Lin Yan took it, feeling somewhat confused: "This is?"

"Just a small gift, it's not much of a token of respect," Zhao Qiyan said with a smile. "Everyone has one, everyone has one."

As he spoke, he gave Zhao Qiyang a look.

Zhao Qiyang understood and immediately took out exquisite gift boxes from his Storage Pouch, distributing them to everyone present.

While handing out the gift boxes, he smiled and explained: "There were some misunderstandings between us fellow Disciples before, and upon reflection, it really shouldn't have happened."

"I have come today specially to offer an apology, and I hope all you fellow Disciples will be magnanimous."

Lin Yan vaguely felt that something was not quite right.

The two brothers, Zhao Qiyan and Zhao Qiyang, had long known about his strength, and they had even asked Xiao Songlan to mediate.

Why would they come to apologize in person?

And why be so polite to Lu Zhengfeng and the others?

Before, they had only mediated with Lin Yan himself and hadn't cared about people like Xu Shuangyuan at all.

Xu Shuangyuan and the others were honest people, and seeing Zhao Qiyang's attitude, they naturally gave him Face.

Xu Shuangyuan waved his hand and smiled: "There is no need to dwell on past matters. Since it is an apology, I will accept it."

Lu Zhengfeng and the others all politely accepted the gift boxes.

Everyone exchanged a few pleasantries, and the atmosphere was harmonious.

Lin Yan invited the two Zhao brothers to sit down and drink together.

However, just at this moment.

Zhao Qiyan suddenly lowered his voice, leaned close to Lin Yan, and asked mysteriously: "Junior Brother Lin, do you want a Dao Companion?"

"Huh?"

Lin Yan almost spat out a mouthful of spirit wine, and he was instantly dumbfounded.

"A Dao Companion?!"

Lu Zhengfeng, Sun Xiaochuan, Ye Wangshu, and the others were also stunned, then immediately looked at Lin Yan in unison, their expressions varied.

Seeing this, Zhao Qiyan quickly waved his hand to explain: "Don't misunderstand! It's like this..."

He smiled and said: "My grandfather, the Second Elder of our Spirit Herb Hall, Zhao Shuli, wants to take you as a Personal Disciple!"

"What?!"

Xu Shuangyuan, Lu Zhengfeng, and the others were all shocked.

The Second Elder, Zhao Shuli, held a very high status! If one could be taken as his Personal Disciple, that would be a huge Opportunity!

Ye Wangshu also couldn't help but feel happy for Lin Yan.

Only Lin Yan's expression remained calm.

Zhao Qiyan continued: "My grandfather said that he sees your amazing talent, exquisite sword techniques, and infinite future potential, and he wants to take you as his Disciple! And..."

He smiled mysteriously, took out a projection stone from his sleeve, and handed it to Lin Yan: "This is an additional condition."

Lin Yan took the projection stone and doubtfully injected Qi into it...

Swish!

A flash of spirit light passed, and a beautiful silhouette appeared from the projection stone...

It was a young girl wearing a pink dress, about sixteen or seventeen years old, with exquisite and cute features.

The girl had a pair of lively and spirited almond-shaped eyes, and when she smiled, she had two shallow dimples at the corners of her mouth, making her look sweet and likable.

"This... who is this?" Lin Yan blinked.

Zhao Qiyan laughed: "This is my cousin, Zhao Xuaner! She has a Wood-Fire Spiritual Root and practices at the Spirit Pill Hall."

"She is also a Personal Disciple of an Elder at the Spirit Pill Hall, and her future prospects are limitless!"

"My grandfather said that if you are willing to take him as your master, he will make the decision to betroth Xuaner to you!"

"???"

Lin Yan was completely dumbfounded.

"I... I want a Dao Companion???"

Lu Zhengfeng, Sun Xiaochuan, Ye Wangshu, and the others were also shocked.

Ye Wangshu's fingers holding the Spirit Fruit tightened slightly, and the smile on her lips stiffened for a moment, but she quickly returned to normal.

She feigned ease and teased: "Oh my, Lin Yan, you are so lucky!"

"I've heard of this Zhao Xuaner; she is the pearl of the Zhao Family, a Genius Alchemist of the Spirit Pill Hall, and she looks so cute. She actually wants to marry you?"

Lu Zhengfeng and Sun Xiaochuan also chimed in: "Brother Lin, this is a huge blessing! Don't miss this Opportunity!"

Lin Yan: "..."

He looked at the cute girl in the projection stone, then at the people cheering around him, and finally looked at Zhao Qiyan, looking completely baffled:

"This... this is too sudden, isn't it? Does your cousin know about this?"

Zhao Qiyan smiled: "Junior Brother, rest assured about that. You are talented, have limitless prospects, and are steady; my cousin will definitely be fond of you!"

Lin Yan: "..."

So the person involved doesn't even know she's getting married!

Is this what a big Family is like? Even forming a Dao Companion bond is not up to oneself.

He was silent for a moment, and finally said helplessly: "This... I have to consider it."

Ye Wangshu was on the side, watching Lin Yan's expression, feeling sour in her heart, but her Face still maintained a faint smile.

"Consider? Heh, Junior Brother Lin, you had better consider it carefully; don't let down the Second Elder's good intentions," Ye Wangshu remarked sarcastically.

Lin Yan was silent and could only smile bitterly without speaking.