Chapter 254 The Celebratory Event Begins

From that day on, Lin Xun went into closed-door cultivation and fully concentrated on his cultivation.

Over time, many cultivators who visited the Rune Master Association noticed that Master Xun, who frequently accepted consignments, had seemed to vanish from the world.

Many cultivators couldn’t help but feel disappointed as they thought that Master Xun had left the Rune Master Association and there was little hope of him accepting any more consignments.

Refusing to accept the fact that Master Xun had left, many cultivators had vehemently and repeatedly requested the Rune Master Association to invite Master Xun back. It made Chu Feng feel very helpless.

Of course, he also hoped that Lin Xun would always remain in the Rune Master Association, but he knew that was impossible.

Even if Lin Xun hadn’t truly left the Rune Master Association, he knew that Lin Xun was very young with boundless potential and that the Rune Master Association couldn’t keep him forever!

Of course, Chu Feng also hoped that Lin Xun could grow stronger. Only then would Lin Xun be able to help him if he needed help as Lin Xun could easily solve his trickiest problem.

Chu Feng had to admit that he only established a friendly relationship with Lin Xun because of selfish intent. But now, he completely regarded him as a friend.

He wasn’t bothered even if Lin Xun couldn’t help him in the future.

Do your best and leave the rest to heaven and that was enough!

……

In the courtyard, Xue Jin was laughing as he teased Jiujiu with a cup of fragrant but incredibly strong alcohol.

However, even if Jiujiu was drooling, it shook its head furiously and declined. Its round, jet-black eyes were filled with tragic determination.

Xue Jin burst into laughter, but he was secretly amazed that Jiujiu was so obedient. Lin Xun had only corrected it twice and it didn’t touch any alcohol anymore.

“What power does that kid have to make you, a divine rune beast, bow your head and listen to him? The world is blind.” As Xue Jin muttered, he glanced at Lin Xun’s room.

His room was different from before—wisps of cryptic power were vaguely circulating Lin Xun’s room like mist, making the room particularly mysterious.

It was a simple kind of convergence array with high-grade aeth stones as the source. When operated, it could draw upon the aeth power of heaven and earth to provide power for a person’s cultivation.

Of course, no matter how simple the convergence array was, it was still a rune array and not an ordinary rune pattern. Generally, only the rich and powerful clans had the tremendous resources and materials to invite rune masters to set up a convergence array for their cultivation.

Additionally, the operation of a convergence array consumed at least ten high-grade aeth stones, a tremendous expense that was unaffordable to ordinary cultivators.

Lin Xun didn’t set up a convergence array because he was rich but because he had to refine the power of the Cloud Dipper Violet Soul Pill at the start of his cultivation. Therefore, he had to circulate the Storm Grinder in his body and perform the Mystery Grotto Devour Wilderness Scripture, which would no doubt set off a lot of disturbances such as roaring wind and thunder. It would alarm everyone in the courtyard.

Xue Jin was immediately taken aback. A strange look crossed his face when he realized that it was Lin Xun who caused the movements. He reckoned that the technique that Lin Xun was cultivating wasn’t ordinary!

To protect Lin Xun, Xue Jin had advised him to coordinate with the convergence array during cultivation. This way, he could conceal his movements during cultivation but also improve his cultivation.

It was a common practice among cultivators of the wealthy and powerful clans. Some had even built a basement in their house to fully concentrate on their cultivation and prevent other people from watching them!

After all, cultivators were the most vulnerable during cultivation. There could be unimaginable consequences if an enemy attacked them during their cultivation session.

“I wonder what the kid’s aeth power reservoir is called. It most likely is on the verge of exhaustion after operating for so many days.”

𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Xue Jin counted the days and realized that Lin Xun had been cultivating for over twenty days and the convergence array hadn’t paused once.

This was incredibly rare to see. All cultivators had a cultivation limit. When a cultivator’s aeth power exceeded the limit that the body could bear, the cultivator could lose their mind or explode to death!

Even Human Spirit Dipper cultivators with a first-grade aeth power reservoir and a remarkable cultivation foundation could rarely cultivate for more than twenty days without a break!

Xue Jin stood dumbstruck in the courtyard. He had witnessed everything so he knew how terrifying Lin Xun’s cultivation potential was.

Outwardly, he looked calm but his heart was trembling with terror. He was worried that Lin Xun was training so hard that it would backfire.

“Never mind, that kid is cunning and shrewd. He must know that rushing something often creates more problems. People like him would never do something unfavorable to himself,” mumbled Xue Jin, shaking his head.

……

Lin Xun felt his world was calm and undisturbed as if he had been completely isolated.

However, in Haze City, a major event had attracted the attention of everyone—the 100th-anniversary celebration of Stone Cauldron Alms that would soon kick-off!

Stone Cauldron Alms had invested a lot into the 100th-anniversary celebration. It was said that all the important figures of the powerful and rich forces would attend the celebration that day, including Liu Wujun, the Governor of the City Lord Office, Wei Lingzhen, the Principal of Haze Academy and Du Dongtu, the person in charge of the Violet Plume Army.

Every one of them could be called an authority figure with the power to turn clouds and cease rain in not only Haze City but also the entire southwest province.

The identities and status of the guests invited were already indicative of the tremendous amount of money that Stone Cauldron Alms had put into the celebration. Moreover, such an impressive guest list wasn't something achievable with money alone!

Of course, everyone looked forward to the arrival of Miss Liu Qingyan the most, who was known throughout the empire for her heavenly voice.

It was easy to imagine how great of a stir such a star-studded event would cause in Haze City.

As the celebration neared, the atmosphere buzzed like never before and conversations and enthusiastic discussions about the celebration filled the streets, alleys, restaurants and teahouses.

Of course, the most talked-about topic was undoubtedly Liu Qingyan.

This may be the celebrity effect. Liu Qingyan was like the brightest star in the night sky. Her presence would draw countless eyes.

Unfortunately, Lin Xun wouldn’t know that this grand event was about to kick off, regardless of the huge sensation it caused.

He had something more important in his mind—He had to make preparations to challenge the third level of the Great Azure Cloud Path in the Omega-Secret Realm!

……

Jade Leaf Pavilion.

Sitting in front of her desk, Liu Qingyan propped her chin in her palm. She looked tired and sleepy.

On the desk was a piece of snow-white paper with lines of graceful and neat handwriting on it. It was the lyrics to the new song that she had been working on. She was only halfway through it.

“Excellence is fleeting, the path is difficult. After hundreds and thousands of twists and turns to find the way, there is no road to longevity. Only the burial mounds of the heroic souls stand in front, hair gray and withered, who is alone among them?” Liu Qingyan murmured, her usually bright eyes were cloudy as she furrowed her brows in frustration

As Granny Feng stood on one side, she couldn't help sighing emotionally. The way is always cruel and brutal. The path is very narrow and difficult and time just runs away. Even if one searches until old age, they may find nothing in the end!

She had never thought that the Miss of her family would become so emotional

Granny Feng couldn’t help but ask, “Are these the lyrics for your new song?”

Liu Qingyan shook her head and smiled slightly. “Granny, if I were to sing such a sad song in the Stone Cauldron Alms 100th anniversary celebration, I think many people wouldn’t be happy.”

Granny Feng snorted. “Miss, you don’t need to care about this. They invited you so how could they be so picky?”

Liu Qingyan suddenly bit the tip of the brush and asked aloud, “Granny, is there any news from Young Master Lin Xun?”

Granny Feng’s face darkened at the mention of Lin Xun’s name. “How would that little bastard so easily hand over the Ancient Law Ocarina? But don't worry Miss, I will find a chance to personally visit Master Xun.”

Liu Qingyan hurriedly dissuaded, “No need. There’s no rush. Granny, don’t make things difficult for Young Master Lin Xun. I already feel very bad about what happened in the arena last time.”

Before Granny Feng could say something, she changed the subject, “By the way, do you think Young Master Lin Xun will also attend the Stone Cauldron Alms celebration?”

Granny Feng narrowed her eyes, saying warily, “Miss, that kid is not a good person…”

Liu Qingyan interrupted helplessly, “Granny, you are overthinking. I was just thinking that I owe Young Master Lin Xun a great deal. He has helped me so much, but because of me, he had to duel with Huang Jianchen, so I want to make up for it."

Granny Feng nodded. “Miss, you don’t have to. From what I know, the Stone Cauldron Alms has already sent an invitation to Master Xun, that kid’s master, and Master Xun will surely bring him along.”

Liu Qingyan nodded, and her eyes lit up. “That’s good. Young Master Lin Xun understands the Ancient Law Ocarina so he must have dabbled in music. I wonder what he would think about my performance.”

Granny Feng suddenly became vigilant again, but when she was about to say something, Liu Qingyan had resumed writing the lyrics so she held back and didn’t say anything. However, she inwardly vowed to not allow Lin Xun anywhere near Liu Qingyan.

In the early morning a few days later, the entire Haze City was very lively like it had just awoken from a deep sleep.

Masses of people had already crowded the front of the Stone Cauldron Alms’ grand and magnificent building. Many of which had been waiting since last night.

The reason was very simple. It was the day that the Stone Cauldron Alms 100th anniversary celebration kicked off and many distinguished guests as well as Miss Liu Qingyan would arrive that day!

What kind of grand and magnificent event would it be?

Many people were full of anticipation.