Only Xia Zhilan stood silently aside, her expression crestfallen.
"Zhilan, don't be disheartened," Lin Xuan consoled gently.
"Your foundation is solid. You just lack combat experience. With more real battles, you'll soon improve.
Lin Dong's experience comes from countless fights with demonic beasts. Surviving those life-and-death trials strengthens both mind and body."
"Lin Xuan speaks wisely," Xia Wanjin nodded approvingly, turning sternly to his daughter.
"You always train in isolation and rarely spar with others.
How can you know your limits without comparison?"
Then he turned to Lin Dong.
"The Immortal Pool Contest is only a few days away. Lin Dong, would you be willing to spar with Zhilan for the next few days? Help her refine her combat skills...it would greatly increase our chances."
"It's a team battle, after all. We need at least two wins to advance."
"Father, I....." Xia Zhilan began to protest.
"Enough!" Xia Wanjin cut her off firmly. "You'll do as I say. You don't want to lose, do you?"
Lin Dong glanced helplessly at Lin Xuan. "Brother Lin Xuan…"
His expression silently begged for advice. Xia Zhilan didn't seem easy to get along with.
Lin Xuan sighed inwardly.
This kid really is too straightforward… and it's not like I have much experience with women either.
Still, he said calmly, "Just help her out, Lin Dong.
President Xia has helped our family immensely.....it's only right we repay the favor."
"…Alright then. I'll do my best."
And with that, the matter was settled. Lin Dong would remain at the Wan Jin Chamber for a few days, while Lin Xuan and Yan Xuan returned home.
Before they left, Xuan Su personally escorted them to the door.
"Oh, right.....Lin Xuan," she said suddenly, "the Wan Jin Chamber will be hosting an auction in three days.
If you're interested, you and Master Yan are welcome to attend."
"An auction?" Lin Xuan's eyes lit up. "I'll definitely be there."
With the large sum of Yang Yuan Dans Ziyue had given him, he was no longer short on money.
Perhaps he could even pick up some rare spiritual treasures.
Yan Xuan returned to his bamboo courtyard to continue refining the Ancient Whirlpool Talisman.
Lin Xuan, meanwhile, headed to the Chamber's Treasure Hall, where he found Manager Liu and commissioned him to purchase a mansion in Flame City...one large enough to serve as the Lin family's new base.
Manager Liu was a seasoned man of business.
By that very afternoon, he had found a spacious courtyard with a generous plot of land.....perfect for the Lin family's future development.
Lin Xuan didn't hesitate. Spending over a hundred Yang Yuan Dans, he bought the estate outright.
The next day, he returned to Qingyang Town to oversee the family's relocation himself.
Flame City was richer in resources and opportunities.
Only there could the Lin family truly grow.
Besides, with both Lin Xuan and Lin Dong residing there, the family's safety would be well secured.
Within two days, the entire move was complete.
By the time Lin Xuan returned, the Wan Jin Chamber's auction had already begun.
The Wan Jin Auctions were rare events.....grand occasions that drew attention from all across Flame City.
Many treasures surfaced only at such gatherings, attracting the city's most powerful factions.
Lin Xuan entered alongside Yan Xuan, heading straight for Xuan Su's private box, where they sat and waited for the auction to begin.
Xuan Su's private box was located in the very best section of the auction hall....an exclusive position reserved for Flame City's most influential figures.
The moment Lin Xuan entered, Xuan Su greeted him with a radiant smile.
She reached into her Qiankun pouch and retrieved a small booklet, handing it to him with a playful wink.
"Little Brother Lin Xuan, this is today's auction list.
Consider it a gift from your Sister Su.....no one else gets to see this in advance," she said teasingly.
"Take a look. There are plenty of treasures today.
If something catches your eye, make sure you budget your bids wisely."
Oh? Thank you, Manager Su."
Lin Xuan accepted the booklet with interest.
"Hah, don't call me Manager Su," she chided gently, her tone soft and teasing.
"You're Master Yan's disciple.....no need to be so distant. If you don't mind, just call me Sister Su."
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