Reaching the pinnacle from Doupo

Chapter 635 Frank Communication
Upon hearing this, Yao Ling was slightly taken aback, then looked at Lin Yuan with a complicated expression, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

She never imagined that she would be "kidnapped" for such a reason, let alone that the other party would be so frank and make no attempt to hide their purpose.

"Just for my physique, my blood soul spirit body?"

After a moment of silence, Yao Ling finally couldn't help but ask, her tone filled with stubbornness and resentment.

"Not for that. Why?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, then looked at the girl with interest and added, "Of course, the other reason is that I admire your talent, your personality, and your beauty!"

"Didn't I just say? Unlike my cheap master, I personally consider myself a person who cherishes women..."

Towards the end, his gentle voice took on a hint of mockery and banter.

Having already had several female confidantes, Lin Yuan could barely be considered a seasoned player in the world of romance. Seeing Yao Ling's state, he could roughly guess some of her thoughts.

As Qinglin and Xiaoyixian said, this woman has some feelings of affection for him.

It's likely due to the psychology of admiring the strong—based on Lin Yuan's personal experience and information from God's perspective, most women in the Dou Qi Continent have a certain "admiration for the strong" attribute.

Lin Yuan himself is among the strongest of his generation, possessing strength at the very highest level.

If that's the case, then we should make good use of this... Lin Yuan is not a morally upright person, but a person who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. His bottom line and strategies are extremely flexible, and he doesn't mind using all kinds of emotions.

If he truly owes an emotional debt, Lin Yuan's choice is to repay it little by little over the long years to come, rather than hesitating at this moment.

Before reaching the summit, Lin Yuan would stop at nothing to climb it.

In the process of climbing to the summit, without affecting the overall situation, he will try his best to achieve mutual benefit and win-win results with the world and others!

Lin Yuan was willing to put his heart into this extremely beautiful and valuable medicinal spirit.

No matter how powerful one's physique or talent may be, to bring its wonders to their fullest potential, the host needs considerable initiative. Relying entirely on oppressive or short-sighted methods is not the best choice.

The Blood Soul Spirit Body is no different... To unleash its ability to help people advance to the Emperor Realm, the medicinal spirit needs to grow to a certain level.

Otherwise, in the original timeline, the Medicine Clan Chief should have already advanced to the Emperor Realm.

Lin Yuan did not believe that the patriarch of the Medicine Clan, a powerful and influential clan, would abandon the idea of ​​using Yao Ling's physique to advance to the Emperor Realm simply because he doted on her.

In the Dou Qi Continent, few people understand the importance of an Emperor-level soul better than Yao Dan—a Seven-Star Dou Sheng with an Emperor-level soul not only possesses strength comparable to an ordinary Eight-Star Dou Sheng, but also greatly increases the success rate of refining Xuan Dan.

If the Medicine Clan gains another alchemist at the Soul Emperor Realm, coupled with the profound foundation accumulated by the Medicine Clan, its prestige and strength will be able to catch up with the Thunder and Flame Clans in a very short time.

High-level alchemists possess the power to alter the balance of power.

Yao Ling's stubborn expression softened slightly after hearing Lin Yuan's straightforward words, but her eyes still held a hint of doubt.

"Hmph, who knows if you're telling the truth or not."

The girl gave a soft snort and turned her head away, but the forcefulness in her tone weakened somewhat.

"Whether it's true or false!" Lin Yuan shrugged and chuckled, "In the end... trusting me and cooperating with me is your best and only choice."

Although his voice was calm and leisurely, his domineering nature was undisguised.

"The only option?" Yao Ling frowned, raised an eyebrow sharply, and sneered, "Heh, don't I have another option?"

"A choice that leaves you with nothing..."

"Hehe, are you trying to say we'll all perish together?" Lin Yuan chuckled, completely unconcerned. "You don't need to think that way. I've placed many restrictions within you, making it difficult for you to even commit suicide. You can try it if you don't believe me."

After saying that, he raised his hand to Yao Ling, indicating that the latter could give it a try.

Upon hearing Lin Yuan's words, Yao Ling quickly closed her eyes and made some attempts, but her expression soon turned somewhat unpleasant... as the other party had said, her body and soul were both placed under restrictions.

At present, she can't even bring herself to expose herself!

However, before Yao Ling could show any anger, Lin Yuan's indifferent and domineering voice rang in her ears again.

"I always pursue mutual benefit and win-win results in my work."

"In this situation, if my good intentions are trampled on, my revenge will be more cruel than that of an ordinary person."

"Killing Yao Tian and the Dou Sheng of the Yao Clan is no challenge for me."

"Therefore, rather than engaging in futile resistance, I hope you can see the situation clearly and actively cooperate with me... If you make sufficient contributions to our side, in the future, I may be able to lend you a hand and try to avert the annihilation of the Medicine Clan."

"As for the restrictions placed on you, you don't need to worry too much. Under normal circumstances, they won't harm you."

"However, even a Great Perfection of the Heavenly Realm would find it difficult to break this restriction without my intervention."

"This restriction is both my protective measure for you and the foundation of our mutual trust. I will remove it at a suitable time in the future."

Hearing these words that combined soft and hard tactics, Yao Ling was somewhat tempted, but she remained expressionless and continued to press for answers.

"What exactly do you mean by 'the right time'?"

"Hehe, what do you think?" Lin Yuan chuckled, then reached out and pinched Yao Ling's chin, bringing his face close to hers, his burning gaze locked onto her eyes.

The medicinal spirit sensed Lin Yuan's approaching presence, and its heart involuntarily quickened.

She instinctively shrank back, but because Lin Yuan was holding her, she couldn't retreat an inch. She could only let Lin Yuan's face grow larger in front of her, and his warm breath sprayed on her cheeks, making the blush on her cheeks even more intense.

"Lin Yuan, you...you stay away from me!" Yao Ling stammered, her voice filled with a mix of panic and shyness.

The Medicine Clan's imperial daughter, having lost her powers, is not much different from ordinary women.

Looking at Yao Ling's flustered appearance, Lin Yuan's lips curled into a playful smile. He then deliberately moved closer and said softly, "The right time, of course, is when you completely trust me and are intimately close to me."

Feeling the intense gaze from the other party, Yao Ling panicked and could only close her eyes, not daring to meet Lin Yuan's eyes.

Seeing this, Lin Yuan released his grip on Yao Ling's chin and took a step back.

"Okay, I'm not teasing you anymore."

Yao Ling opened her eyes and instinctively shrank back, looking at Lin Yuan warily. Then she turned her head away and muttered to herself.

"The dignified Master of the Pill Tower is actually a lecherous scoundrel!"

"Alright, you don't need to be so defensive. I was just teasing you." Lin Yuan smiled slightly, his voice softening. "Given your current state, if I really had feelings for you, I would have just made my move, and you wouldn't have been able to stop me." Hearing Lin Yuan's words, Yao Ling's blush deepened. She spat lightly and scolded, "You...you're shameless!"

But deep down, she felt a sense of relief.

Compared to the peerless Medicine Lord they had seen and heard about together, this domineering yet somewhat wicked young man, Lin Yuan, seemed easier to get along with.

On the other side, Lin Yuan looked at Yao Ling's charming appearance, and the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Then, he straightened his expression and said solemnly, "Let's get down to business. Now that you know the situation of the Medicine Clan and your own situation, are you willing to cooperate with me wholeheartedly?"

“I know it’s hard for you to accept this right now, but that’s the truth.”

“Once the Soul Clan’s plan is launched, the Medicine Clan will be destroyed in no time… And you, as the owner of the Blood Soul Spirit Body, cannot save the Medicine Clan by staying with them. On the contrary, if you cooperate with me without reservation, the rewards will exceed your imagination.”

"If you are determined to cooperate deeply with me, then swear in the name of the Medicine Clan that you will never resort to underhanded tactics!"

After saying this, he stopped talking and waited for the girl in front of him to make her vow.

For a young lady like Yao Ling, who is inexperienced in the ways of the world, the oath she makes in the name of her proud clan can have a very strong moral binding force.

Although oaths have little binding force and Lin Yuan does not intend to rely on them, they still have some uses.

A vow is a powerful form of psychological suggestion!

Even someone as flexible as Lin Yuan wouldn't break his oath unless absolutely necessary.

The more arrogant a person is, the more they value oaths... Coincidentally, in terms of arrogance, even among the many ancient clans, the Medicine Clan is notorious for its arrogance.

This group can be quite annoying at times, but they are also quite easy to handle.

As for what would happen after Yao Ling refused, Lin Yuan did not explain. It would be unwise to be too explicit with such a clever person.

Yao Ling took a deep breath, looking at Lin Yuan with complicated thoughts, her mind in turmoil—she was unwilling to believe what Lin Yuan said, yet she couldn't deny it either. After all, the strength Lin Yuan displayed and the secrets he knew forced her to take the matter seriously.

Yao Ling remained silent for a moment, realizing that Lin Yuan's words were not untrue. Given her current situation, she seemed to have little choice.

After a long silence, she finally spoke, her voice soft but firm.

“Alright, I promise you… I, Yao Ling, swear in the name of the Yao Clan that if what you say is true, I will cooperate with you wholeheartedly and will never resort to underhanded tactics.”

The moment the words fell, Yao Ling had a feeling that she might be about to embark on a life different from the past.

Life from now on may never be boring again.

Beside him, Lin Yuan nodded slightly, a smile playing on his lips, and said gently, "Very good, you have made a wise choice."

"As long as you cooperate sincerely, you will not be disappointed in the future."

“I know you’re still a bit skeptical of what I’m saying, but that’s okay. You’ll see the evidence soon.”

"I also believe that you will be glad in the future that today's decision was the wisest decision you have ever made in your life. If necessary, I will also try to help you in the matter of saving the Medicine Clan from the Soul Clan."

As he spoke, he extended his right hand toward Yao Ling, "Now, get up, let's go out and take a look... or do you want to stay here?"

Yao Ling was slightly taken aback, then gently slapped away Lin Yuan's outstretched hand and slowly stood up.

Lin Yuan didn't take it to heart and turned to walk out of the secret chamber.

Qinglin and Ziyan looked Yaoling up and down, then turned around and, while joking around in the illusion space of the Sky Dome Network, followed closely behind Lin Yuan.

Yao Ling hesitated for a moment, then took a firm step and followed closely behind.

Stepping outside, a breath of fresh air greeted her. She took a deep breath and felt the oppressive feeling in her heart lessen somewhat.

She glanced around and saw towering peaks rising abruptly from the vast island, shrouded in mist, where enormous ancient dragons flew by, their deep roars echoing across the island.

The sight left Yao Ling utterly shocked. She murmured, "Those are... the Ancient Dragons of the Void recorded in ancient texts? Could this be the legendary Dragon Island?"

The Medicine Clan has a long history, and naturally has a great deal of information about the Ancient Void Dragon, the supreme being of the magical beast world.

Hearing this murmur, Lin Yuan smiled slightly and turned to look at Yao Ling.

"Medicine Spirit, to answer your initial question—where is this? Hehe, your guess is correct. This is Ancient Dragon Island. And one of my identities is that of an alchemist elder of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan, and also a prince of the Taixu Ancient Dragon Clan."

Before he finished speaking, he put his arm around Zi Yan's shoulder and introduced her, "And the person next to me, the Lord of Tian Shu Star, is the current Dragon Emperor of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan."

"What? You...you are the Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void?"

Upon hearing this, Yao Ling's beautiful eyes widened instantly, her cherry-like mouth slightly opened, and her gaze lingered on Zi Yan, as if confirming whether she had misheard.

The status of the Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void is in no way inferior to that of the patriarch of an ancient clan.

Seeing Yao Ling's shocked expression, Zi Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. She tried to put on a dignified look, but in the end, she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"That's right, I am the Dragon Emperor of the Ancient Dragon Clan of the Void. How about that, aren't you surprised?"

Zi Yan tilted her head, winked playfully, and said with a smile.

Upon hearing Zi Yan's confirmation, Yao Ling was shocked, but when she thought of the terrifying aura she had felt earlier, she surprisingly accepted it... The aura she felt earlier was almost comparable to that of the clan leader, so it was understandable that it was the Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void!

Looking at Zi Yan's charming appearance as she clung to Lin Yuan's arm, Yao Ling felt a mix of emotions, but her tension and shock eased somewhat.

At the same time, a strange sense of excitement rose within her.

Even the Ancient Dragon Emperor of the Void was one of the Seven Star Lords. The Star Lords of Tianquan, Yaoguang, and Tianxuan were also terrifyingly strong... This organization that I thought was small seemed to be much stronger than I imagined.

Lin Yuan, being both the master of the Pill Tower and holding a high position in the Ancient Dragon Clan, possesses power far beyond imagination.

The promise to help the Medicine Clan in the future may not be empty talk!

Thinking of this, Yao Ling took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down, but the slight twitching of her eyebrows betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Lin Yuan seemed to see through Yao Ling's thoughts and asked jokingly, "How do you feel? Is our little group worthy of your approval?"

(End of this chapter)