Chapter 71

Lin Mufeng and Lin Qingyun both rubbed their eyes and then widened them forcefully.

"Ouch!"

Aren't these the sixteen supreme medicinal herbs that were sent away?

Is this... planted?

A storm of emotions surged within them, their minds went blank, and they almost lost their ability to think.

They had considered countless possibilities, but never in a million years did they think that the medicinal herbs they sent away would be used for planting by Young Master Li.

Moreover, looking at the growth of these medicinal herbs, they were far better than when they were sent away!

Looking at these familiar yet strange medicinal herbs, Lin Mufeng's eyes were filled with complexity.

Big shot!

Truly a big shot!

To use supreme medicinal herbs as potted plants, if others saw this, they would probably go crazy on the spot.

"Phew—"

Lin Mufeng took a deep breath, calming himself down, forcing himself to look away from the medicinal herbs and shift his attention.

The rockery looked nice, seemingly carved from translucent jade, with a beautiful and unique shape, indeed a rare decorative item.

"Huh?"

Why is there a water drop in the middle of the rockery?

Lin Mufeng was initially stunned, then his face suddenly changed, and he drew in a sharp breath.

"Whoa—"

Millennium玄Ice Liquid?

Then this rockery must be... Millennium玄Ice?

This, this, this...

He felt his heart and liver tremble. This is Millennium玄Ice, the treasure of the Linxian Dao Palace, given to a high-level expert and turned into a decoration?

In that case, it's already an honor for my supreme medicinal herbs to be used as potted plants.

As for the little white figure watering the potted plants, it must be the spirit mentioned by his daughter.

Suddenly, Lin Mufeng couldn't help but feel a sense of inferiority.

This courtyard is so high-end, I really shouldn't be here, I don't deserve it...

"Please take a seat, both of you." Daji's voice brought Lin Mufeng and Lin Qingyun back to reality.

Lin Mufeng quickly composed himself and said awkwardly, "I apologize for my rudeness. May I ask, is Young Master Li at home?"

Daji nodded, "He's in the back yard. Please take a seat."

The two of them cautiously sat down, hunching their bodies.

Daji didn't pay attention to them but stared blankly at the stone table in front of her. On the table was a chessboard with a chess game in progress!

I didn't expect Daji to be a chess enthusiast.

Lin Mufeng curiously looked at the chessboard, "This is..."

His pupils suddenly constricted, as if his soul had left his body, and his whole body trembled.

He saw the black and white pieces intertwined, entangled, and gradually moving, transforming into black and white qi, battling in his mind.

This was clearly a difficult chess game, with the black pieces having the upper hand and the white pieces retreating.

If the paths are different, they cannot be planned together!

Lin Mufeng's eyes gradually turned red, deeply immersed in the chess game, as if his own path was being challenged, but he was powerless to counter.

He tried hard to find a way to break the deadlock but found it was a dead end everywhere.

Is my path... wrong?

His face turned pale, and his eyes were filled with bloodshot.

At this moment, Daji held a white piece and slowly placed it on a certain position on the chessboard.

Buzz!

It was like a stone thrown into still water, creating ripples.

Lin Mufeng's mind suddenly became clear, as if he had been enlightened. The originally weak white qi instantly grew, finding a glimmer of hope!

His eyes suddenly blinked, and he recovered from his previous state.

Time seemed to have passed in an instant, but he was already drenched in sweat.

Lin Mufeng looked at Daji, quickly stood up, and said respectfully, "Thank you, Miss Daji, for your guidance. I will never forget this!"

This game of chess made him understand his own path more clearly, no less than a great opportunity.

"This is a chess game set up by my master. You just happened to be here." Daji said casually, then looked at Lin Mufeng and said solemnly, "If you can serve my master well, opportunities will be within your reach. Otherwise, you will face soul destruction!"

Lin Mufeng quickly replied, "Miss Daji, you are joking. Even if I had ten times the courage, I would never dare to be disrespectful to Young Master Li."

"Better be that way." Daji nodded and then said, "Alright, sit back down and act normally. My master doesn't like noisy people."

"I understand, I understand."

Lin Mufeng nodded repeatedly. Lin Qingyun had specifically warned him about this.

"Creak!"

At this moment, Li Nianfan walked in from the back yard, holding a few mushrooms.

"Hey, we have guests?"

"Young Master Li." Lin Mufeng and Lin Qingyun quickly stood up.

Lin Mufeng respectfully said, "I am Lin Qingyun's father, and I came uninvited. Please don't be angry, Young Master Li."

"No problem. Look at how beautiful the potted plants in the courtyard are, all thanks to you." Li Nianfan smiled and said, "By the way, were you satisfied with the tea I gave you last time?"

Young Master Li indeed knows about my breakthrough with the tea.

Lin Mufeng quickly replied, "Satisfied, very satisfied!"

"Good to hear." Li Nianfan nodded and said to Xiao Bai, "Xiao Bai, go and prepare these mushrooms. We'll have a mushroom stew for lunch today."

"Yes, Master." Xiao Bai responded and started working.

Lin Mufeng seized the opportunity, took out a black wooden box, and handed it to Li Nianfan, saying, "First visit, a small token of my appreciation, please accept it, Young Master Li."

"You guys are too polite." Li Nianfan couldn't help but shake his head. Intellectuals are intellectuals, too focused on etiquette, and they never come empty-handed.

He took the box from Lin Mufeng, opened it, and saw a crystal ball inside.

This crystal ball was no different from the ones Li Nianfan had seen in gift shops in his previous life, just the right size to hold.

His eyes showed interest as he took out the crystal ball and examined it.

The crystal ball glowed slightly, and a scene appeared inside, like a movie.

It was an old man with white hair, a youthful face, and a sage-like demeanor, surrounded by a mist of light, performing a spell, gradually summoning red flames. Soon, the flames transformed into a firebird, which let out a long cry to the sky.

Daji's face slightly tensed, showing a hint of surprise.

As for Lin Qingyun, her pupils suddenly constricted, and she couldn't help but cover her mouth.

"This... This is a Dharma Relic?!"

She exclaimed inwardly, looking at her father in disbelief, her mind in turmoil. This is the inheritance of the Lingyun Immortal Pavilion!