Cultivation Begins with Skill Points-Chapter 175: The Three Supreme Elders

On the far right was an elder with half-white hair and beard, yet his steps were steady, walking as if flying, without a hint of old age. His weathered face showed a rare rosy color, his eyes were bright and emitted a piercing brilliance, and he greeted with a smile, revealing a mouthful of white teeth.

The three Supreme Elders clearly appeared as elderly figures, but each of them was full of imposing momentum, walking with the stride of a dragon and tiger. It was evident that they were the unmatched powerhouses who had once dominated their era.

Yin Daoyan circulated his True Qi, whispering to Zhong Lin’s ear: "Zhong Lin, the person on the far left is Elder Qi Qingfeng, in the middle is Elder Lu Ming, and on the right is Elder Men Qing’an. The three elders had already been First Grade Pure Essence Realm Martial Artists six decades ago. Although they haven’t broken through since then, their skills have reached perfection, only slightly less than the Sect Master."

Behind the three Supreme Elders was Elder Lian Shan, who Zhong Lin was familiar with. But at this moment, the usually aloof Lian Shan followed behind them without daring to show any insolence.

Yu Jinglei looked at everyone’s arrival and smiled.

"The elders are here. Hmm? Where is Yun Yi?"

Elder Lian Shan cupped his hands and said, "Sect Master, Shi Yunyi is in seclusion, leaving a note saying he will not emerge without breaking through to the Grandmaster Realm."

Yu Jinglei furrowed his brow, feeling both relieved and heartbroken, and sighed, "That child... still has such high ambition. Forget it, never mind him. Everyone, I summoned you because Elder Yin has found the Heavenly Essence Fruit."

"What?"

"Really?"

"Where?"

Once the words fell, exclamations rang out. The three Supreme Elders, in their moment of spiritual turbulence, unconsciously circulated their True Qi, and a wild aura filled the entire great hall.

Lian Shan, who was behind the three, turned pale and continuously retreated, circulating his inner breath not to resist but to minimize the harm to himself.

Yin Daoyan, as the protagonist, was completely enveloped by this aura, with a flush on his face, clearly struggling to withstand the pressure.

Zhong Lin’s expression changed, and he stepped forward abruptly to shield Yin Daoyan. The fierce aura in front of him instantly turned into a gentle breeze.

The three Supreme Elders then noticed Zhong Lin, displaying expressions of surprise and suspicion.

"Calm down."

Words from Yu Jinglei, like a spring breeze turning into rain, instantly suppressed everyone in the great hall.

Elder Qi Qingfeng calmed himself and cupped his hands, "Forgive us, Sect Master."

The other two Supreme Elders also composed themselves, cupping their hands to ask for forgiveness, although their eyes were fixed tightly on Zhong Lin and Yin Daoyan, the master and disciple duo.

Yu Jinglei turned his head to Yin Daoyan and asked worriedly, "Elder Yin, are you alright?"

"Thank you for your concern, Sect Master, I’m fine."

Yin Daoyan brushed aside Zhong Lin and saluted, "Daoyan greets the three Supreme Elders."

Elder Lu Ming stepped forward, his fan-like hand patting Yin Daoyan on the shoulder. "Daoyan lad, don’t be offended. We were just too excited. You know how important the Heavenly Essence Fruit is to us old folks. When I have a chance, I will personally apologize to you."

Yin Daoyan staggered from the heavy pat, and with a wry smile, said, "Elder Lu still loves to play tricks. If you keep patting me, I’ll fall apart, and no one will be there to make pills for you."

Elder Lu Ming awkwardly withdrew his hand and turned his gaze to Zhong Lin, his eyes flashing with brilliance. "This young brother has high Martial Arts Cultivation. If I am not mistaken, you have also cultivated True Qi. May I ask your name?"

Zhong Lin had not spoken yet, but Yu Jinglei interjected, "I haven’t introduced him to Elder Lu yet. This is Zhong Lin, Elder Yin’s disciple. Though not yet eighteen, he has already reached True Qi Perfection and is also the third Fourth Grade Alchemist of our Sword Cauldron Sect."

"What?"

Elder Lu Ming widened his eyes in disbelief, staring at Zhong Lin. The other two Supreme Elders were equally astonished.

Eighteen years old, First Grade Martial Artist, Fourth Grade Alchemist... Even Shi Yunyi didn’t have such talent!

Zhong Lin cupped his hands, "Zhong Lin, to meet Elder Lu."

"Zhong Lin, you... you reached First Grade?"

Elder Lian Shan also hastily approached from the great hall door, his already red face seeming more vibrant, as if painted with oil.

He knew Zhong Lin, who was just a Third Grade Inner Breath Realm half a year ago. How did he suddenly become a First Grade?

"Greetings to Elder Lian Shan, fortunate to have broken through."

Zhong Lin smiled broadly.

"Fortunate my foot. How come I haven’t had the luck to break through to First Grade, still spinning in Third Grade? Yin Daoyan, let me tell you something. Weren’t you eyeing my Tongxi Earth Dragon Pill? I’ll give it to you if you let me take this disciple. You won’t lose out; my Tongxi Earth Dragon Pill can neutralize hundreds of poisons. As long as you wear it, you’ll have no fear of any poison..."

"Get lost."

Yin Daoyan laughed and cursed, too lazy to engage with this fool. Can disciples be given away casually?

Elder Qi Qingfeng stroked his chin, delighted. "Good, good, I didn’t expect the Sword Cauldron Sect to recruit another genius after Shi Yunyi, truly under the protection of the ancestor spirits."

A First Grade Martial Artist under eighteen years old, even if failing to break through to the Grandmaster Realm, could still dominate their era, prolonging the Sword Cauldron Sect’s glory for another century.

"Daoyan, is what the Sect Master said true? Did you really find the Heavenly Essence Fruit?"

Elder Men Qing’an, who had been silent, closely watched Yin Daoyan.

Yin Daoyan took out a jade box containing the Heavenly Essence Fruit from his bosom, opening it to reveal a pleasant aroma. When they saw two Heavenly Essence Fruits lying inside, everyone could not sit still.

"Two, it’s actually two."

"Great, truly great."

Yin Daoyan smiled and said, "I was fortunate to discover the Heavenly Essence Fruit in the Black Wind Forest, but it was guarded by a Golden Horned Python. If it hadn’t been for Zhong Lin, the Heavenly Fate Fruit would have been devoured by that beast."

The three Supreme Elders’ eyes showed a mix of surprise and delight. They opened their mouths but couldn’t utter a word.

After being in seclusion for over sixty years without breaking through the Grandmaster Realm, the arrival of the Heavenly Essence Fruit was like a heavenly shower, how could they not be excited?

Elder Men Qing’an took a deep breath and said, "Daoyan, how do you plan to handle these two Heavenly Essence Fruits?"

Yin Daoyan unhesitatingly replied, "Naturally, hand them over to the sect for refining into Breakthrough Pills."

"Good, the sect truly hasn’t misjudged you. Rest assured, once your True Qi reaches perfection, I will spare no effort to find you another Heavenly Essence Fruit," Elder Men Qing’an said, his voice firm.

"Indeed, the sect will not treat you unfairly," Elder Qi Qingfeng added, exceedingly pleased with Yin Daoyan.

Zhong Lin frowned slightly. The two elders’ words implied that they already saw the still unrefined Breakthrough Pills as theirs.

"Ahem!"

Yu Jinglei cleared his throat, "Elders, I have already agreed that if these two Heavenly Essence Fruits can be refined into Breakthrough Pills, then one of them will be given to Zhong Lin."