125: The Source of Spiritual Flame, Uninvited Guest

I wonder if Chaner will suffer any grievances by following him.

Her thoughts swirled, but on the surface, she smiled faintly and said, “To be favored by so many excellent girls, Senior Nephew Lin truly has an enviable romantic life.”

Lin Yuan humbly replied, “This Junior is untalented; to win the favor of beautiful women, it’s nothing more than good luck.”

Senior Gao looked at the young man, sighing softly with a complex expression, “If that Old Ancestor were as broad-minded as you, how would I have been hurt by love and remained all alone?”

Hearing the regret in her words, everyone's gazes fluctuated slightly.

It seems this Senior also has a story to tell.

While sighing, Lin Yuan took out a Storage Pouch from his embrace and handed it over, saying, “Senior, this is the token my sect’s Thirteenth Elder entrusted to me to give to you.”

Upon hearing this, Senior Gao's expression changed slightly, and she scoffed, “Why didn’t that Old Ancestor come in person to deliver something? Does he think he has no face to see people?”

Lin Yuan chuckled apologetically, “This… perhaps Elder has some unspeakable difficulties.”

Senior Gao snorted coldly, “What unspeakable difficulties could there be? He just feels guilty, that’s all.”

Although she grumbled, she still reached out and took the Storage Pouch. After inspecting it with her Spiritual Sense, she seemed to have found something unexpected, and her entire body trembled.

“Five hundred years… it took a full five hundred years to remember this matter. To bring it up now is simply too late.”

Muttering to herself, she waved her hand with a complex expression, and the Storage Pouch flew back into the young man’s hand.

“Senior, what is this?”

“I don’t need this thing. You can take it back.”

Immediately, Lin Yuan looked troubled, “This is a task Elder entrusted to this Disciple after all. If I can’t complete it, I’m afraid he might be displeased.”

Shen Mingzhu interjected, “Senior Gao, please accept this item for now. If you truly don’t want it, your Family members can send it back to Cloud Ripple Sect. That way, it won’t make Senior Nephew’s task difficult.”

Lin Yuan echoed, “Yes, Senior, please just accept it for now. That way, I can report back to Elder.”

Senior Gao nodded, “Alright, I’ll do as you say.”

Taking the Storage Pouch again, she exchanged pleasantries with everyone, then went to preside over the birthday celebration.

“Let’s go, we’ll wait outside first.”

Shen Mingzhu waved her sleeve, and the four followed obediently.

Inside the spacious hall, guests were seated in a bustling crowd.

Lin Yuan and the others found an empty seat and sat down.

“Senior Brother, there are so many people today!”

Zhao Cailian looked around, her small face full of curiosity.

“The Gao Family’s Old Ancestor is a Dao Platform Realm expert, and these forces usually receive protection from War Heaven City, so they naturally come to offer birthday wishes.”

As Lin Yuan spoke, he took out primeval stones and quietly absorbed them to Cultivate.

At the entrance, a Gao Family member loudly announced the birthday gifts presented by the guests.

“Thank you to the Seven Fiends Alliance for presenting a Six-Leaf Ice Lotus.”

“Thank you to the Nine Dragon Stronghold for presenting a Snow Marten Demonic Heart.”

“Thank you to the South Wind Academy for presenting an Earth Spirit Orb.”

“Thank you to the Burning Sun Pavilion for presenting a Spiritual Flame Fire Source.”

Spiritual Flame Fire Source!

Everyone was startled!

This was a rare treasure!

Seeing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but ask, “What is this Spiritual Flame Fire Source? Is it very valuable?”

Shen Mingzhu explained, “This is a fire source formed when spiritual flames burn. After a Cultivator refines and consumes it, it can enhance their comprehension of fire attributes and improve their affinity for fire. For fire-attribute Cultivators, it can be considered a rare and important treasure.”

Lu Yichan took over, “Spiritual Flames are already quite difficult to find, so this Fire Source is naturally very valuable.”

Lin Yuan nodded, “Thank you for clarifying, I understand.”

To be able to present such a gift, this Burning Sun Pavilion is truly wealthy and powerful.

He mused in his heart.

At this moment, the red-robed middle-aged man who presented the gift walked towards them.

“I am Yan Chen, Pavilion Master of the Burning Sun Pavilion. It is my honor to meet all of you.”

He cupped his hands towards the group, and his gaze fell on the Mei Fu, smiling kindly, “Chief Shen, long time no see. You are still as stunning and graceful as ever.”

Shen Mingzhu said coolly, “Pavilion Master Yan overpraises me. If there is nothing else, please take a seat.”

Yan Chen said helplessly, “I just came to say a few words, and you’re already rushing me away?”

“Not at all. If Pavilion Master still has something to say, of course you can continue.”

Although the Mei Fu said this, her tone clearly indicated a desire to keep him at a distance.

Anyone could tell that Yan Chen was interested in Shen Mingzhu, but the Mei Fu seemed indifferent to the man.

This indifferent attitude did not make Yan Chen retreat. He took out a Storage Pouch from his embrace and smiled, “This contains three Spiritual Flame Fire Sources. I specifically brought them to give to you.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s gazes changed!

Even one Fire Source was incredibly precious, yet this fellow could produce three. It seems he truly went all out!

Shen Mingzhu was also somewhat surprised, and her heart stirred slightly, though it was fleeting.

“Thank you for your kindness, Pavilion Master. I appreciate the thought, but please take the gift back.”

His initiative gift rejected, Yan Chen’s expression stiffened, then he forced a smile, “Hahaha, Mingzhu, I know you have an Ice-Fire Spiritual Body and need fire-attribute energy for Cultivation, which is why I specifically brought you this gift. Why would you refuse me?”

Shen Mingzhu parted her red lips, “This item is indeed useful to me, but I don’t like owing favors, so please take it back.”

“What are you saying? Why would you need to repay a favor for something I’ve given away? Besides, with our years of acquaintance, why be so polite with me?”

“Pavilion Master Yan jests. We’ve only met a few times; it’s not a deep acquaintance. How could I accept your gift without reason?”

“It’s fine, Mingzhu. What I give you, you just take it.”

“Alright, Pavilion Master, I don’t want to refuse too many times and harm our relationship. The birthday banquet is about to begin, so please take your seat quickly.”

The Mei Fu directly issued a dismissal. The man’s lips moved, finally turning into a sigh, “Alright, we’ll talk after the banquet ends.”

With that, he turned and left.

Watching his retreating figure, Lin Yuan couldn't help but say, “It seems this Pavilion Master Yan is also a devoted man.”

Lu Yichan pouted, “Forget it. This person already has several children; how can he be called devoted?”

Lin Yuan’s mouth twitched. He had thought the other party was single. It seems he had misunderstood.

On the other side, the Gao Family member was still announcing gifts, when suddenly he said, “Thank you to Qingxie Daoren for presenting a Spirit-Communicating Plant.”

Spirit-Communicating Plant?

Everyone was dumbfounded.

This was just a low-grade medicinal herb, not worth a few primeval stones. Someone actually used this as a birthday gift?

This was clearly an insult to the Gao Family!

The gift-giver was a man in green robes. He stood with his hands behind his back, wearing a dark mask, exuding a cold, sinister aura.

Under everyone’s watchful eyes, he showed no embarrassment and strode into the hall.

Soon, a brocade-robed Elder rose and angrily rebuked, “Presumptuous! What impudent scoundrel dares to be disrespectful to my Gao Family!”

As he spoke, his figure flashed out, attempting to capture the other party!

“Scram.”

However, the man made no move, merely letting out a soft shout, which sent the approaching Elder flying, crashing heavily to the ground and spitting out blood.