Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 149 Ye Xinlan's Plea

The girl pleaded tearfully, full of hope, but both Lin Ran and Su Qian could only let out a soft sigh and shake their heads helplessly.

What can we do?

Although this kind of family assessment is not very difficult or strict, the concept of "family" is the most fundamental thing.

Lin Ran isn't even a member of the Ye family, so how could he possibly help with the Ye family's assessment?

"Girl, don't be rude." Su Qian looked at Ye Xinlan's pleading face and sighed helplessly, "It's not that Sect Leader Lin is unwilling to help, but that Sect Leader Lin really can't help you with this favor."

No, it won't.

Ye Xinlan bit her red lips tightly, gave Su Qian a stubborn look, and then looked at Lin Ran pleadingly.

Lin Ran shook his head: "Elder Su Qian is right. My surname is Lin, not Ye. I really can't help you with this."

"No, there's a way to work this out!" Ye Xinlan said hurriedly, then glanced at Su Qian and lowered her voice abruptly, "As long as Elder Lin joins our Ye family... this crisis of our Ye family will be..."

"Nonsense!"

Su Qian snarled, then quickly and cautiously looked at Lin Ran, apologizing profusely, "Sect Leader Lin, please don't be offended, this little girl speaks without thinking..."

Although the Ye family is one of the five major families in the Dan Domain, with a good reputation, their actual situation is just so-so.

The strongest member of the Ye family is only at the Dou Zong level, but what about Lin Ran?

Lin Ran himself is a Venerable, not to mention that he also has such a large sect under his command, the Holy Rain Sect.

Even if Lin Ran were willing to join the Ye family, would the Ye family dare to accept her?

Moreover, such disrespectful and rude words, if they anger Lin Ran, could implicate the entire Canaan Academy!

Xinlan is such a fool!

Su Qian reprimanded Lin Ran repeatedly while carefully observing Lin Ran's situation. He found that Lin Ran did not seem angry or upset, but was just looking at Ye Xinlan with a half-smile. Only then did he breathe a slight sigh of relief and shout at Ye Xinlan beside him.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you brat! What kind of existence is Sect Leader Lin? For him to be a member of your Ye family? Your Ye family isn't even worthy of carrying his shoes! Apologize to Sect Leader Lin right now!"

"I……"

"Hey, Elder Su Qian, why do you say that? This student is just trying to protect his clan, which is understandable."

Lin Ran spoke calmly, looking at Ye Xinlan with a faint smile, "You don't understand me, which is why you said those things just now. So I won't blame you for speaking without thinking."

"I understand your desire to save your people, but as for me joining your Ye family... just as Elder Su Qian said, your Ye family is not qualified to let me join. Similarly, I don't like working under others."

"So, Miss Ye, I have a good suggestion."

Amidst Ye Xinlan's astonished gaze, Lin Ran revealed a gentle smile, and with a flick of his wrist, a golden token appeared in his palm: "The Ye family, already facing a generational gap, will still be expelled from the Pill Tower in the future, even if it overcomes the current difficulties. Therefore, instead of seeking a way to return to the Pill Tower's elders' seat, I have a better suggestion."

"Enter my Holy Sect."

"what?"

Ye Xinlan was somewhat taken aback, while Su Qian, standing to the side, showed a look of expected helplessness, but said nothing more.

"Elder Su Qian is quite familiar with the situation of my Holy Rain Sect. Even if it were placed in the Central Continent, it would certainly be among the ranks of the One Palace, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions. Moreover, one of our sects is located in the Black Corner Region, so you can keep track of its situation at any time."

Lin Ran smiled faintly and said, "If you allow the Ye family to join my sect, then the Ye family will be under my command. It is only right that I protect my own forces."

"This golden token contains information about my sect. If you agree with my idea, then you can infuse it with your battle qi and soul power."

"this……"

Ye Xinlan was somewhat stunned. Without a doubt, Lin Ran's words were extremely rude to ordinary people. What Ye Xinlan sought was to save the Ye family through Lin Ran.

However, Lin Ran actually set his sights on the Ye family's wealth, which is unacceptable to any member of the Ye family.

Admittedly, Lin Ran is indeed exceptionally strong. With the strength of a Dou Zun and the status of an eighth-grade alchemist, he is a top-tier genius even in the Central Continent.

But what exactly is this Holy Rain Sect of yours?!

It should be known that the Pill Tower is the "One Tower" among the One Hall, One Tower, Two Sects, Three Valleys, and Four Pavilions in the Central Continent. Its strength and social status are at the top of this continent!

What makes your Holy Rain Sect comparable to the Pill Tower? Is it just based on your words, Lin Ran?

Well, the words of a Dou Zun expert and an eighth-grade alchemist do carry some weight...

That's why Ye Xinlan didn't refuse outright. Instead, she gently grasped the golden token and whispered, "Elder Lin, my Ye family is an elder family of the Pill Tower. If we join another force, what will happen to the Pill Tower..."

"They're just a bunch of old fogies who only know how to refine pills, what's there to fear?"

Lin Ran smiled calmly, as if he didn't take the Pill Tower seriously at all.

This appearance surprised both Su Qian and Ye Xinlan. They were unsure whether Lin Ran's confidence stemmed from genuine confidence or from ignorance of the power of the Pill Tower.

Lin Ran's achievements at such a young age suggest that the power behind him cannot be summarized by the newly established Holy Rain Sect. There may indeed be an extremely ancient power behind him, and for that power, even the Pill Tower may not be much at all.

Ye Xinlan pondered quickly, her expression quite conflicted.

After a moment of silence, Ye Xinlan gently put the golden token into her pocket and said in a low voice, "I naturally dare not refuse Elder Lin's kindness. In my opinion, this is a good path for me and for the Ye family."

"However, Xinlan is of low status and her voice carries little weight. The Ye family's decision still requires Xinlan to discuss the matter with the family head so that he can make the final decision..."

"That's natural."

Lin Ran shrugged: "By the way, I should be going back to Zhongzhou this month. Are you coming back with me, or what?"

"To Zhongzhou?"

Wait, go back?!

Xinlan accurately grasped this particular word, and her suspicions intensified at this moment.

"To return to Zhongzhou from Canaan Academy, we still need to traverse many spatial wormholes. If Sect Master Lin is willing to take Xinlan along, Xinlan will naturally be extremely pleased."

Both Lin Ran and Su Qian had already guessed what Ye Xinlan was thinking.

Su Qian glanced helplessly at the girl, then turned his gaze to Lin Ran, sighed, and said, "Sect Leader Lin's sect is indeed good, but compared to the Pill Tower, I can't really comment on which is stronger or weaker."

"However, Sect Master Lin's alchemy skills are unparalleled, and the Pill Tower's Pill Gathering is considered the most prestigious event in the alchemy world. Even if Sect Master Lin doesn't get involved in this girl's clan affairs during his trip to Zhongzhou, he could still participate in that Pill Gathering."

"Dan, is that right?"

Lin Ran nodded: "We could go take a look. Alright, it's getting late, so I won't keep you any longer. I'll call you when I'm heading to Zhongzhou."

Upon hearing this, Su Qian and Ye Xinlan both nodded, and Lin Ran didn't hesitate, tearing through space to leave.

After Lin Ran left, Su Qian sighed and looked at Ye Xinlan: "See, I told you this wasn't a good idea."

"You want someone to help you, but they're eyeing all your assets. Do you think it's a loss or a gain?"

"Of course I understand what Grandpa Su is saying, but Xinlan really has no choice." Ye Xinlan bit her red lips lightly: "If we still fail the test this time, our Ye family will lose our position on the elders' seat and be kicked out of the five major families."

"At that time, without the protection of the rules, our Ye family will be like meat on a chopping board, at the mercy of others."

"Even if Sect Leader Lin can't help us return to the Elders' Seats... at the very least, I must find a new protector for the Ye family!"

"You silly girl..."

Su Qian sighed and shook his head: "Fine, if you want to do it, then go ahead and do it. At least compared to those big families and powerful forces, Sect Master Lin... is actually a pretty good candidate."

"Yes! Xinlan understands!"

"Alright, go back and rest for a bit. Focus on your studies. I'll let you know the specifics later."

"Okay, Grandpa Su."

Ye Xinlan nodded, respectfully bowed to Elder Su Qian, and then slowly withdrew from the council hall.

After Ye Xinlan left, Su Qian let out another soft sigh and murmured, "Zhongzhou, it's been so many years since I've been there. I really miss it, but now, I'm afraid it's all the young people's world..."

……

Upon exiting the council hall, it was already completely dark. The sky was twinkling with stars, and the pale moonlight poured down, giving one a slight chill.

Lin Ran did not go to where Little Fairy Doctor and Qing Lin were, but instead tore through space and returned to the Black Corner Region.

People walked back and forth on the streets of Maple City. Although they were dressed differently, they all wore a special medal on their chests.

That's the mark of an alchemist!

Maple City today is not much different from before. It is still under Han Feng's leadership and is still full of alchemists. However, compared with before, Maple City now appears more orderly.

Lin Ran traversed space and arrived directly at the central square of Maple City.

In the center of the square, there is a stone platform about ten feet high, on which a dozen alchemists are refining medicine.

On the other side of the square, there is a slightly elevated platform. Although it is not as high as the platform in the center of the square, it is just high enough to overlook the entire square and has an excellent view. At this moment, there are two figures standing on this platform with their hands behind their backs. Upon closer inspection, who else could they be but Han Feng and Yao Chen?

"At this rate, it probably won't be long before these dozen or so fifth-grade alchemists become sixth-grade alchemists. They probably can't even imagine such a speed of advancement in their lifetime," Han Feng said with a smile, looking at the dozen or so alchemists refining pills on the stone platform.

"Unless you're an exceptionally talented genius, exchanging ideas and brainstorming is always better than working in isolation."

Yao Chen shook his head: "Your success rate in refining seventh-grade pills has improved, and you can be considered to have truly entered the ranks of seventh-grade alchemists. Back then, your talent had even reached the realm of perfection, but unfortunately you went astray, wasting your talent and falling short of perfection. Otherwise, you would probably be a high-level seventh-grade alchemist by now."

"Um... Teacher, let's not talk about the past anymore."

Han Feng felt a chill run down his spine. Although he had reconciled with Yao Chen and was now working under Lin Ran, the events of the past were still something he dared not face.

"Not bad, Han Feng. It seems you and your master get along very well."

Lin Ran's figure emerged from the air, and Han Feng immediately breathed a sigh of relief, bowing respectfully to Lin Ran: "Sect Master!"

"Sect Master," Yao Chen nodded slightly.

"Mm." Lin Ran responded with a smile, his gaze also falling on the square.

Although these alchemists are only fifth-rank, they are the backbone of Maple City and even the Pill Hall of the Holy Rain Sect.

These alchemists will continuously provide pills to replenish the Holy Rain Sect's pill formula inventory.

It can be said that they are all indispensable assets of the Holy Rain Sect!

"Sect Master, our Pill Hall currently has one sixth-grade alchemist, eighteen fifth-grade alchemists, fifty-three fourth-grade alchemists, and over three hundred remaining third-grade and lower-grade alchemists!"

Following Lin Ran's gaze, Han Feng's body tensed, and he declared loudly, "Moreover, judging from the current situation, it won't be long before we have several sixth-grade alchemists!"

The title of a sixth-grade alchemist may seem neither high nor low, but in the remote and impoverished northwest region, their value is extremely high and they are very scarce.

There might not be another sixth-grade alchemist like Gu He even if you counted several empires!

If the Holy Rain Sect had several sixth-grade alchemists, its influence would be greatly amplified. This would play a significant role in strengthening the sect's foundation and influence.

"very nice!"

Lin Ran naturally didn't hold back his praise for the good work done by his subordinates. After giving Han Feng a round of compliments, Lin Ran steered the conversation back on track.

"Yao Chen, Han Feng, I plan to return to Zhongzhou in a couple of days. You are both originally from Zhongzhou, and are even core figures of the Starfall Pavilion. I wonder if you have any thoughts on my return?"

"Star, Starfall Pavilion?!"

Han Feng's eyes widened, a look of fear appearing in them. He awkwardly laughed and said, "Sect Master, these alchemists also need my guidance, so I won't go with you."

"As for the teacher... the teacher is currently without a physical body, only a soul, and is not suited to traveling around, so..."

This sight made Lin Ran find it somewhat amusing.

Although this guy reconciled with Yao Chen and resumed their master-disciple relationship, if Yao Chen's close friend, Venerable Feng, knew about what happened back then, that guy would probably skin Han Feng alive!

(End of this chapter)