26: Declined, practice mental power!

It really was him!

Hearing the gray-robed old man's words, Lin Fan also confirmed the other party's identity; it was undoubtedly Master Yan, Yan City's only Four-Seal Talisman Master.

Hearing Master Yan's words, the Qiwu Pavilion hall immediately became much quieter.

Almost everyone looked at Lin Dong with envy.

"Talisman Master?"

Lin Dong was also stunned by the words. He naturally had an impression of Talisman Masters.

Moreover, seeing everyone's attitude towards Master Yan, he knew that the other party was certainly not simple.

Lin Dong hesitated and glanced at Lin Fan, who was beside him.

Lin Fan said, "You decide for yourself. No matter what you choose, Qing Tan and I will support you."

Master Yan watched this scene, couldn't help but take an extra look at Lin Fan, and then smiled again at Lin Dong.

Lin Dong always maintained vigilance towards strangers, especially for such unprovoked benefits.

He subtly touched his palm with his finger; his biggest secret was hidden there.

"Old Sir, this junior's strength is low. If I divide my attention to Cultivate the Dao of Talismans, I'm afraid it will delay my martial arts Cultivation. I hope you can forgive me."

After a long period of deliberation, Lin Dong still politely declined.

Hearing Lin Dong's words, Lin Fan and Qing Tan didn't react much, but everyone else in the hall looked at Lin Dong as if he were an idiot.

Lin Dong's refusal momentarily surprised Master Yan, who then smiled and praised him. The power of the Dao of Talisman Masters, and his desire to take on a disciple, were very obvious.

However, Master Yan's enthusiasm only made Lin Dong more vigilant.

Lin Dong's mind raced, and he said, "Old Sir, may this junior be allowed to return home and discuss this with my elders? If there's a result, I'll come back here to find you."

"This book can help you understand the Dao of Talisman Masters. When you've thought it through, you can find me at the Ten Thousand Gold Commerce Guild."

Master Yan was a little helpless regarding Lin Dong's persistence, but he wasn't angry. He took out a talisman token and a plain book, throwing them to Lin Dong.

"Thank you, Old Sir," Lin Dong thanked Master Yan, took the two items with both hands, and placed them into his cosmos sack.

"Brother Lin Fan, Qing Tan, why don't we go wander around somewhere else?" Lin Dong felt the gazes of the surrounding crowd, feeling a bit uncomfortable, and whispered to Lin Fan and Qing Tan.

"Alright," Lin Fan nodded in agreement, bowed slightly to Master Yan, and then led Lin Dong and Qing Tan out of the Qiwu Pavilion.

After leaving the Qiwu Pavilion, Lin Dong finally relaxed and asked with some curiosity, "Who was that Old Sir? Why did he suddenly seek me out?"

Lin Fan smiled and said, "No need to be nervous. They just called that person Master Yan. I once heard that Yan City has a powerful Four-Seal Talisman Master, and that is Master Yan."

"That Master Yan merely recognized your Mental Energy talent and developed an appreciation for your potential, wanting to take you as his disciple. He has no other intentions."

"That's good then," Lin Dong said, relaxing a bit more.

Lin Fan said, "Do you still want to continue wandering?"

Lin Dong hesitated, then said, "Grandpa and the others are probably coming back soon. If we return late, they'll surely worry."

Qing Tan had originally wanted to continue wandering, but hearing Lin Dong's words, she gave up the idea.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Alright, then let's just wander along the street back to the inn."

Qing Tan and Lin Dong had no objections to this.

Since it was the return journey, many places had already been visited, so it didn't take much time to return to the inn.

Soon after they returned to the inn, Lin Zhentian and the others also came back.

"Grandpa, how was it?" Lin Dong couldn't help but ask when he saw Lin Zhentian and the others return.

Lin Zhentian smiled and said, "It was good. Three hundred yang yuan stoness were exchanged for thirty-two yang yuan pills."

According to market conditions, this was already a slight profit, so Lin Zhentian and Lin Ken were very satisfied.

Lin Fan and Lin Dong exchanged glances, but they were not satisfied with this.

Lin Fan couldn't help but think in his heart about what excuse he could find to take over the yang yuan stones sales task.

At that time, by refining yang yuan pills with Lin Dong's Stone Talisman, they would be able to earn much more.

Not long after, Lin Mang also returned, bringing back news that the Tiemu Village's timber had been undervalued.

Lin Zhentian pondered for a moment, then waved his hand and said, "Forget it. Let's not fuss over this matter with the Lei Family for now. The business of yang yuan stoness is most important right now. We'll settle other things with the Lei Family later."

Lin Ken and Lin Mang both nodded at his words.

Afterward, everyone rested for a while at the inn, and then Lin Zhentian led them on the return journey.

Lin Zhentian, however, did not know that the Lei Family had already sent people to inquire about the Lin Family selling yang yuan stoness.

By the time the Lin Family's convoy returned to Tiemu Village, it was already late.

After disbanding the convoy, Lin Zhentian waved his hand, allowing everyone to go back and rest.

"Brother Lin Fan, come to my room first," Lin Dong walked up to Lin Fan and whispered.

"Alright," Lin Fan understood that Lin Dong intended to share the Shen Dong Chapter with him, and simply nodded in agreement.

Qing Tan's eyes darted around, and she followed them to join in the fun.

After the three arrived in Lin Dong's room, Lin Dong locked the door from the inside, and then took out the plain book.

"Brother Lin Fan, Qing Tan, let's look at this book together and see what it records."

"Shen Dong Chapter."

The book opened, displaying three large characters.

The three of them browsed through it and quickly discovered that it was a Secret Manual for Cultivating Mental Energy.

However, it only contained the Cultivation incantations for the first three layers.

Despite this, the value of this small book was not low at all.

Lin Fan and Lin Dong, watching the Shen Dong Chapter in the book, understood it without much effort.

Qing Tan, however, looked at it as if it were an incomprehensible text, and so she said, "Brother Lin Fan, Brother Lin Dong, it seems I don't have Mental Energy talent, so I won't practice it."

Lin Fan and Lin Dong exchanged a smile and did not try to persuade her.

Half an hour later, Lin Fan had memorized and thoroughly understood the entire Shen Dong Chapter.

Lin Fan stood up, patted Lin Dong's shoulder, and said, "I've already memorized it, so I'll head back first. You should also get some rest early."

"Ding! You touched Lin Dong and gained Max Level Mental Energy Talent!"

Hearing the wonderful voice in his mind, Lin Fan's heart was immediately filled with joy.

Seeing Lin Fan about to leave, Qing Tan also indicated that she was ready to go back and rest.

So, Lin Fan and Qing Tan left Lin Dong's room together.

The two bid each other farewell and then returned to their respective rooms.

After returning to his room, Lin Fan did not rush to rest, but instead began to try to Cultivate Mental Energy.

"Divine Power divides Yin and Yang, the movement of the Divine Power, the beginning of life..."

The obscure and mysterious incantation slowly rose in Lin Fan's heart, and his mind gradually became more focused.

A quarter of an hour later, Lin Fan's spirit suddenly felt a trance, and wisps of Mental Energy seeped out from his mind, slowly spreading in all directions!

Accompanying the spread of his Mental Energy, the closed-eyed Lin Fan was actually able to clearly "see" all the movements within more than half of Tiemu Village!

Lin Fan "saw" Lin Dong, who was also Cultivating Mental Energy, "saw" Qing Tan lying on the bed not yet asleep, "saw" Grandpa Lin Zhentian who was Cultivating Yuan Power... Suddenly, Lin Fan sensed that his Mental Energy was impacted by an invisible fluctuation.