Cultivation begins with the Druid panel

Chapter 136 Aristocratic Family Banquet

The scholar wasn't very interested in the other bottles and jars, so Lu Lin put them away. Then he took out a teapot and teacups from his Qiankun bag and poured tea for the scholar.

Only then did the scholar get down to business. He took out a green-gold token from his sleeve, pushed it onto the stone table, and said to Lu Lin, "Young master, put away your spirit plant master token."

Lu Lin held the token in his hand. It was engraved with exquisite patterns, with vines on both sides leading upwards and surrounding the three words "Spirit Plant Master" in the middle. At the very bottom of the token, there was a newly sprouted seed.

Beginner Spirit Plant Master Token.

Lu Lin put the token away, knowing he would be very happy to give it to his master and senior sister when he returned.

The scholar asked, "What are the plans next? When do you intend to leave Ancient Spirit City?"

"I'm planning to have a meal at the Su family's house. The young master Su said he's going to take the entrance exam for the Cliff Academy. Shall I go see him off?" Lu Lin said casually.

"Oh? Young Master Su, that child from the Su family?" The scholar was taken aback upon hearing this.

"Yes. Prince Su and his sister should both be going to take the exam." Lu Lin nodded.

The scholar said, "Then I'll have to observe them carefully. I also want to see what these scions of noble families are like, whether they're good enough. I've never paid attention to them before."

Lu Lin was somewhat surprised to hear this: "You were also involved in the entrance examination for the Cliff Academy?"

The scholar shook his head: "I wasn't directly involved, but I can have them observe two people for me, this year's chief examiner—"

The scholar fell into deep thought, and after a moment said to Lu Lin, "This year's chief examiner should be Shuangjiang. Shuangjiang is my junior uncle, and we have a good relationship. He should be able to speak to me."

Frost's Descent, as the name suggests, is one of the twenty-four solar terms.

Lu Lin was very curious: "Is Senior Shuangjiang male or female?"

"She is a woman, and my master is also a woman," the scholar said with a smile. "In each generation of the Cliff Academy, there are five to eight women in each of the twenty-four solar terms. And the solar terms such as Frost's Descent, Grain Rain, and Minor Cold are generally performed by women because the cultivation methods are yin in nature and are in harmony with women."

At least to my knowledge, in the history of Shanya Academy, no male has ever appeared during these three solar terms. For the other solar terms, except for Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects) and Dashu (Great Heat), which are traditionally associated with males, the gender distinction is uncertain.

Lu Lin suddenly realized.

"Alright, I just came to give you a token. That's all. I'm leaving Ancient Spirit City tonight. Young master, we'll meet again someday." The scholar took a sip of tea and smiled at Lu Lin.

Until we meet again.

Lu Lin quickly bowed and said goodbye.

The scholar got up and left. This time, Lu Lin got up to see him off. After arriving at the courtyard gate, he watched the scholar disappear from sight.

After the scholar left, Lu Lin returned to the courtyard, lay down on the recliner, closed his eyes, and fell fast asleep. Dealing with those people today was just too tiring.

When he woke up, it was almost night, just in time for dinner.

Lu Lin let out a long sigh, got off the recliner, packed his things, and left the courtyard.

As Lu Lin walked along the path, he saw many powerful figures still lingering there, or waiting outside the courtyard, eagerly anticipating his arrival.

When these people saw Lu Lin, some wanted to approach him to strike up a conversation, but they all stopped themselves in the end. Perhaps they felt that trying to get close to him would not only fail to win his favor, but would also arouse his resentment.

Lu Lin's gaze swept over the entire area, and finally, with a calm expression, he walked through the crowd, past the bamboo forest, and left the Cliff Academy. At this time of day, there were fewer people outside the Cliff Academy than inside; only a few scattered figures could be seen on the streets.

Without exception, everyone's eyes were filled with amazement and admiration when they saw Lu Lin. It was obvious that the news of him breaking the record of the Cliff Academy had already spread throughout the Ancient Spirit City.

"It seems the impact of breaking the record this time is even greater than I imagined." Lu Lin thought to himself, silently lowered his head, and followed his memory all the way to the gate of the Su family compound.

A guard was standing watch before the imposing gate. Upon seeing Lu Lin appear before him, he immediately hurried forward and greeted him: "Is this Lord Lu Lin?"

The guards had clearly heard about Lu Lin, and recognized him at a glance.

The title "My Lord" made Lu Lin a little uncomfortable, but he still nodded in agreement: "Yes. Young Master Su is going to the Cliffside Academy to take the assessment, so I've come to see him off."

"Yes, yes, I understand. Please follow me, sir. I will lead you inside." The guard from the Su family kept his back bowed, his attitude extremely respectful. He walked in front and guided Lu Lin into the Su family compound.

At the same time, Prince Su immediately came out of the house to greet him. Behind Prince Su were several young men and women who looked to be about his age. Judging from their clothes and demeanor, their identities were certainly not simple.

"Brother Lu." Prince Su called out and immediately came to Lu Lin's side. The servant who had led Lu Lin earlier immediately hid to the side, lowered his head and left.

The young scions of prominent families following behind Su Shizi showed a hint of curiosity in their eyes when they saw Lu Lin.

It seems that no one expected that the peerless genius who broke the record of the Cliff Academy would have such a low cultivation level and such an extraordinary temperament.

Su Shizi introduced to Lu Lin, "Young Master Lu, these people are all my friends, from the vicinity of Guling City, and also some disciples from other forces."

"Hello everyone." Lu Lin nodded to the people in front of him.

Everyone quickly returned the greeting with great respect, saying in unison, "Greetings, Young Master Lu."

Although most of them were from prominent families, their status was still somewhat insignificant in front of Lu Lin now; they were too ordinary.

Prince Su laughed heartily and quickly led Lu Lin into the house, followed closely by the other young princes and prodigies.

Once inside, Lu Lin discovered that the banquet not only included young prodigies but also elders from various powerful families. Among them were some familiar faces—the powerful figures from the forces and families who had come to befriend him earlier that day.

"Young Master Lu, how have you been?" Du Ling was among them. Upon seeing Lu Lin walk in, he immediately stepped forward and offered Lu Lin a wine glass.

Lu Lin paused for a moment, but still took the wine glass in his hand.

The powerful figures present showed Lu Lin great respect. They all stood up at the same time, raised their wine glasses, and said to Lu Lin, "Congratulations, Young Master Lu, on becoming the youngest spirit plant master in the world. We'll drink to that first."

Lu Lin's expression changed, and he quickly picked up the wine glass in his hands with both hands: "Seniors and fellow Daoists, you are too kind. Thank you all."

After saying that, Lu Lin drank the wine in his glass in one gulp.

The wine contains spiritual energy; after drinking a glass, a warm current flows through your limbs and bones.

Lu Lin's face immediately flushed.

"Everyone, please sit down," the head of the Su family said at this moment.

Everyone sat down.

then.

Prince Su then brought Lu Lin to sit at the table with the younger generation.

At this moment, Lu Lin was somewhat reserved, after all, he had never attended such a banquet before, and frankly, if he didn't have the identity of a spirit plant master, he probably wouldn't be qualified to interact with the people present.