Ji Lanjun was the legitimate eldest daughter and had been spoiled since childhood. If it wasn’t for Lin Yuhan’s health that made her, a mother, unable to leave her daughter’s side, how could she not go home these years?

　　The head and Madam of the Ji family, as well as Ji Lanjun’s several elder brothers, also missed her very much and had even come to the Lin family to visit her before.

　　It’s just that the road was both distant and dangerous, so traveling between the two families wasn’t very convenient. That’s why they’d only been able to visit her a few times.

　　Lin Xuanzhi gained a better understanding of the situation. It was truly fortunate that Ji Lanjun’s relations.h.i.+p with her family wasn’t bad.

　　“The Ji family is the largest family in the South Continent. The South Continent has abundant miasma and poisonous Gu insects, so many Gu Masters naturally reside there as well. I want Auntie to ask someone to help me find a powerful and reliable Gu Master to work by my side. In addition, I also want to do some business involving Gu insects and poison. Of course, it has nothing to do with the family business. I only need a route that can get me the Gu insects and poisons I require, as well as someone who can find the items I need for me. The price is naturally negotiable.”

　　Ji Lanjun was greatly shocked. She hurriedly glanced around for fear that someone might hear this.

　　Lin Xuanzhi smiled lightly. “Auntie need not worry. I have magic tools on my person; even if someone pa.s.ses by, they still can’t hear our conversation.”

　　Ji Lanjun knitted a pair of willow brows as she asked, “Xuanzhi, both Gu poison and Gu Refinement Masters are evil and crooked existences despised by the righteous path. What do you want these people and items for?”

　　Lin Xuanzhi simply answered, “They have a very important role.”

　　Ji Lanjun looked at him. After a long time, she asked, “Must you obtain these?”

　　Lin Xuanzhi nodded firmly. “They’re necessary.”

　　Ji Lanjun took a deep breath and made up her mind. “Alright. Although I don’t know what you want to use them for, I believe that they are very important to you. The Ji family can indeed find the people and Gu insects you want. However, the East Continent and the South Continent are too far away, and one also needs to pa.s.s through a vast swamp and several dense jungles filled with miasma. You’ll have to wait a little longer.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi solemnly cupped his hands and thanked her, “I can wait however long it takes. I will have to trouble Auntie on this matter.”

　　When she looked at this child, who was only a few years older than her daughter, Ji Lanjun’s maternal instincts woke up. She said softly, “What are you being polite with me for? If you have any matters in the future, just tell Auntie. Don’t stifle it in your heart.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi smiled, “Okay.”

　　Only two days after he became Lin family’s Young Master, Lin Xuanzhi led the Lin family to Profound Sky Sect. The pupils partic.i.p.ating in the sect entrance compet.i.tion also set out.

　　“Lin Xuanzhi.” Outside the Lin family residence’s main gate, Lin Xuanzhi, who was just about to board a carriage pulled by a Chasing Sun Horse, was stopped by a slightly weak female voice.

　　Without having to glance back, Lin Xuanzhi could already imagine Lin Yurou’s face, which would inevitably look like she’d been wronged. Her expression was one of someone who wasn’t resigned to suffering those grievances.

　　“I have something to ask you.” Lin Yurou bit her lower lip.

　　The Lin family pupils in the surroundings all looked towards this side, clearly wanting to watch a good show.

　　Lin Xuanzhi turned to face Lin Yurou, who was a head shorter than him, and asked flatly, “What’s the matter?”

　　Lin Yurou looked at him. “Why did you choose my older sister?”

　　Lin Xuanzhi didn’t give any explanation to this question when he announced the occupants of those two placings.

　　“He’s the most suitable.” Lin Xuanzhi replied lightly.

　　Lin Yurou’s expression was full of discontent. “I won’t accept it. Her cultivation isn’t higher than mine, and her cultivation techniques aren’t as powerful as mine either. Moreover, she’s also too old, so her foundation can’t compare with mine. I just think it’s unfair!”

　　There were only so many people in the convoy. Lin Yufan, who entered the carriage first, naturally heard everything clearly.

　　He couldn’t help sneering a little. He lifted the curtain and got off the carriage, loosening the muscles in his wrists as he spoke, “If you’re not convinced, as a test, why don’t we fight one round? Let’s see whether I can beat you till you’re crying for your father and mother today.”

　　Lin Yurou’s eyes flashed with resentment and shame, “Then let’s fight! Who’s afraid of you?”

　　At this juncture, Lin Yurou didn’t care to maintain any pretenses of sisterhood either. One should know that this inner-door disciple qualification was a shortcut that everyone yearned for even in their dreams. Lin Yurou wasn’t afraid that she wouldn’t be accepted into the sect, but she didn’t want to start from the rank of an outer-door disciple.

　　“What did you call me just now?” Lin Xuanzhi lightly swept a glance over Lin Yufan, who wished for the whole world to descend into chaos, as he asked Lin Yurou.

　　Lin Yurou was stupefied and changed her address, “Young Master.”

　　“Since you address me as Young Master, then don’t question my decision.”

　　“You–” Even though Lin Yurou had nothing to say about Lin Xuanzhi becoming the Young Master, that didn’t mean that she approved of Lin Xuanzhi’s decision. “You’re oppressing people with your authority, I won’t accept it!”

　　“Then you can fight me.” Lin Xuanzhi said lightly. “Defeat me, and the position of Young Master will be yours; you can choose whoever you want then.”

　　Since Lin Xuanzhi had become the Young Master, he would never allow anyone to challenge his authority.

　　Lin Xuanzhi had never given a demonstration of his authority right after taking this position. For one, he didn’t think there was a need. For another…he also didn’t have an opportunity.

　　Lin Xuanzhi was somewhat surprised to find that ever since he returned from the Hundred Families Gathering, the little bugs that had originally been hopping about became unbelievably quiet, as though they’d heard some rumors. Even when he appointed Lin Bubai as the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, those Vice Hall Masters only had slightly ugly expressions; none of them questioned his decision to his face.

　　Right now, Lin Xuanzhi naturally wouldn’t let Lin Yurou off easily, who stood out as the earliest bird.

　　Sure enough, once Lin Yurou heard Lin Xuanzhi’s words, she immediately showed an incredulous and slightly frightened expression.

　　It was impossible for her to be Lin Xuanzhi’s opponent. She dared not fight with Lin Xuanzhi even back when his Dantian Qi Sea was still damaged, so it was even more impossible now.

　　Lin Yurou ran away sobbing, getting into a carriage behind her. Several female side branch pupils who had a good relations.h.i.+p with her couldn’t help but comfort her!

　　Lin Yufan revealed an amused smile. He happened to meet Lin Xuanzhi’s gaze, which was sweeping over.

　　Lin Xuanzhi said mildly, “Be more low profile.”

　　Lin Yufan shrugged. “I’ve already been very low profile. If it wasn’t because this little girl shares half of the same blood with me, I would have killed her a long time ago.”