Eternal Life: Talent Grows with Age-Chapter 279 - 179: Qi Cultivation Stage Three, Direct Lineage Is Inferior to Blood Relations!

Chapter 279: Chapter 179: Qi Cultivation Stage Three, Direct Lineage Is Inferior to Blood Relations!

Lu Chang’sheng never expected his teacher would run into such a predicament, and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

Disciples can never compare to blood relatives.

He had no intention of getting involved.

To be fair, that was really Lin Family business.

That evening, Lu Chang’sheng arrived at Guilan Institute. As soon as he reached the courtyard where his teacher was recuperating, he heard a reproachful voice from inside.

A moment later, a female cultivator with her hair tied in a topknot walked out. When she saw Lu Chang’sheng, a hint of displeasure flickered in her eyes.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you haven’t come here in so long—I was starting to think you’d cut ties with the Lin Family!"

"I’ve been busy with alchemy lately."

Lu Chang’sheng replied coolly.

He hadn’t seen her in over half a year. The young girl had grown into a woman in some ways, but to Lu Chang’sheng, not only had she failed to become more composed—instead, she seemed more irritable and prickly than before.

Clearly, marrying into the Ming Family hadn’t given her the happiness she imagined.

Lu Chang’sheng didn’t find Lin Ruo’s barbed words surprising.

Since Lin Ruo wanted to fight for Lin Family resources, it was only natural that she’d be openly hostile toward him, the teacher’s direct lineage disciple.

Before, she might’ve faked politeness, but as Lin Yan’s injuries worsened and resentment grew, even that pretense was gone.

Seeing that Lu Chang’sheng didn’t react, a mocking look appeared on Lin Ruo’s face. She was about to speak again when she heard Lu Chang’sheng say, "Miss Lin Ruo, that heavy resentment you’re carrying—makes people wonder what’s on your mind."

Lin Ruo’s brow twitched. Coming back to herself, she sneered and swallowed the words she’d been about to say.

Thinking back over these past few days, how the Lin elders all seemed somewhat displeased with her, she figured it must be because of this pent-up resentment. So, she put on what she thought was a more proper attitude.

"Not bad—you do pay attention."

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Watching Lin Ruo walk away, her figure somewhat twisted, Lu Chang’sheng shook his head and stepped into his teacher’s courtyard.

A rich scent of medicinal herbs filled the air; several of Lin Yan’s concubines were helping him to sit in a chair.

When Lin Yan saw Lu Chang’sheng, even his muddied eyes seemed to gain a trace of vitality.

"Sorry you had to see that."

Lu Chang’sheng said nothing.

No matter how frail Lin Yan looked, he was still a late-stage Qi Cultivation cultivator; there’s no way he hadn’t heard what Lin Ruo just said outside.

Not coming out to intervene was already an answer in itself.

In Lin Yan’s heart, Lin Ruo was still more important than his direct lineage disciple like Lu Chang’sheng.

Sure enough, before long, Lin Yan started talking about Lin Ruo.

In the end, he added, "She’s still a child; don’t bother stooping to her level."

Lu Chang’sheng replied, "I won’t, teacher."

"Good."

"So, was there something you needed from me?"

"Nothing really. It’s just been a while since I last visited, so I wanted to come see you."

"How thoughtful of you."

After Lin Yan spoke, he closed his eyes.

Lu Chang’sheng quietly turned to leave.

Looking at the Lin Family disciples passing by, he felt a chill in his heart.

After a while, he let out a silent laugh and said, "To have come this far is already pretty good for me—why should I expect more?"

"Anyway, for the Grade-B Alchemist evaluation, I’ll have to rely on myself. If not this time, then next time. No need to walk the teacher’s path for this."

Lin Yan was, after all, a veteran alchemist with a lot of connections in White Cloud Cave Mansion. If Lin Yan vouched for him, Lu Chang’sheng might stand a better chance.

But after what just happened, Lu Chang’sheng gave up on that idea.

He didn’t want to owe the Lin Family any more favors.

Of course, the debts he already owed—he’d keep those in mind, and pay them back when it was time.

Thinking this, he didn’t hesitate any longer and found Steward Mo right away, telling him he wanted to apply for Grade-B Alchemist evaluation.

Hearing this, Steward Mo stared blankly for a long while. Once he came to his senses, his jaw dropped.

"Grade-B Alchemist evaluation?"

"That’s right! Grade-B Alchemist evaluation!" Lu Chang’sheng said with a smile.

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