He knew his daughter well; she had always been proud and discerning. Anyone she fancied must be no ordinary person.
However, the moment this person spoke of a mid-grade spiritual artifact alchemy furnace, it was likely they were confident in raising their own alchemist rank to third grade.
After all, if the alchemist’s grade did not reach third grade, a spiritual artifact-level alchemy furnace would not be able to exert its full effect.
This meant that this person was certain of eventually becoming a third-grade alchemist.
Such an individual was truly worth noticing!
“How about this, Yu Ling, tell your friend that as long as he can win first place in this martial arts competition and represent the Long family by securing a top ten position in the Southwestern Cultivation Assembly,”
“I, Long Yi Xian, will bestow upon him a high-grade spiritual artifact alchemy furnace! Furthermore, all rewards from the Southwestern Cultivation Grand Competition can be kept by him.”
Long Yi Xian spoke with a smile, and his words utterly astonished Long Yu Ling.
A high-grade spiritual artifact alchemy furnace was something extremely rare, even in the entire cultivation world.
He never expected his father to possess such a treasure!
“However, if he fails to make it into the top ten, not only will the high-grade spiritual artifact alchemy furnace be forfeited, but I will personally seek him out and test his skills!”
At this point, Long Yi Xian exuded immense confidence.
He had been here for too long, and people outside must have almost forgotten his name.
A mere Liu family dared to bully his daughter; it was simply courting death!
“Uh, yes, Father! I’ll go see Mother.”
Hearing Long Yi Xian’s words, Long Yu Ling immediately nodded in agreement.
Over the years, it wasn’t the first time she had witnessed the mystery surrounding her parents, and she had grown accustomed to it.
Regardless of what she asked, she would never get an answer, so it was better not to ask.
After she finished visiting her mother and left the villa, she immediately found Lin Chen, who was cultivating in the hotel, and conveyed her father’s request.
“Oh? The Southwestern Cultivation Assembly? When is it?”
Upon learning that the other party was willing to offer a high-grade spiritual artifact alchemy furnace, Lin Chen’s interest was piqued.
If it were truly a high-grade spiritual artifact alchemy furnace, it would still be usable even if he later became a sixth-grade alchemist.
Long Yu Ling’s father was truly willing to go to great lengths!
“It’s a month after our Zhejiang Province Cultivation Competition.”
“Actually, this Zhejiang Province Cultivation Competition is to select the top five participants to represent Zhejiang Province in the Southwestern Cultivation Assembly.”
“It is said that the first prize in the Southwestern Cultivation Assembly competition this time is not only a set of ultimate-grade spiritual artifacts but also a clue to an ancient secret realm.”
Long Yu Ling painstakingly explained everything about the Southwestern Cultivation Assembly.
She had previously represented the Long family in the Southwestern Cultivation Assembly, but the southwestern region was teeming with sects and countless cultivation families, big and small.
Previously, their Long family had not even ranked within the top one hundred, becoming a laughingstock in the entire southwestern region.
“Tsk, tsk, tsk, what a generous offer! A set of ultimate-grade spiritual artifacts, that means three ultimate-grade spiritual artifacts plus a clue to an ancient secret realm.”
After listening to Long Yu Ling, Lin Chen was filled with emotion.
The preciousness of ultimate-grade spiritual artifacts was self-evident, and regarding the clue to an ancient secret realm, he had heard Qin Lie mention it before.
Every ancient secret realm had been passed down from ancient times and was likely to contain treasures from that era.
Once, the Dragon Country had discovered an ancient secret realm. According to the cultivators who had entered, spiritual artifacts were piled up, and there were even legendary Dharma artifacts and spiritual treasures.
However, because the secret realm was protected by powerful divine guardians, those treasures could not be brought out.
“Alright, in that case, I’ll give it a try!”
Immediately, Lin Chen nodded in agreement.
Since the Southwestern Cultivation Assembly followed the same rules as the competition in a few days, it meant that only cultivators under thirty years old could participate in this Southwestern Cultivation Assembly.
And according to what Qin Lie had said before, in the current Dragon Country, anyone who could reach the Foundation Establishment stage before the age of thirty could be called a genius.
Reaching the Core Formation stage before the age of thirty was rare in the entire Dragon Country.
With his current combat power, bolstered by the Ling Jian Jue and the Jin Long Jiu Bian, as long as he didn’t face a cultivator in the late Core Formation stage, he should be able to contend.
Securing a top ten spot should not be a problem!
“Good, it’s a deal. Shall I register you as a consultant for the Long family then?”
Upon receiving Lin Chen’s affirmative answer, Long Yu Ling became visibly excited.
Others might not know Lin Chen’s true cultivation level, but she was very clear that the person before her was a genuine Core Formation cultivator!
With him participating, although he might not be able to defeat those renowned geniuses in the Dragon Country, helping the Long family secure a spot in the top ten should be manageable.
At that time, their Long family could finally avenge all the past grievances!
“Alright, I’ll trouble you for the next few days to get me the profiles of the genius disciples from the various sects in the southwestern region. Knowing your enemy and yourself ensures victory.”
Lin Chen nodded, his expression full of certainty.
For Lin Chen now, since he intended to participate in this Southwestern Cultivation Assembly, he would naturally aim for first place!
“Okay, I’ll have someone deliver it by tomorrow at the latest.”
Hearing that it was such a small request, Long Yu Ling readily agreed without hesitation.
After discussing matters, they arranged to have dinner together at the restaurant downstairs.
However, as soon as they went downstairs, Manager Long Qi of the Great Tang approached them with a troubled expression and bowed to Lin Chen.
“Mr. Lin, that woman named Qin Wanru from before is currently kneeling at the main entrance, insisting on seeing you.”
“We’ve tried to drag her away several times, but she keeps coming back, claiming to be your girlfriend and wanting to reconcile. You see…”
Long Qi looked helpless. He truly didn't know what to do with this woman, so he had no choice but to seek out Lin Chen.
Moreover, according to the woman, she was Lin Chen’s ex-girlfriend, and Lin Chen’s current situation was merely a test from her.
It was precisely because of this that Long Qi had to come to Lin Chen for a solution.
It was difficult for an honest official to settle domestic disputes. If Qin Wanru was truly Lin Chen’s ex-girlfriend, then he truly couldn’t manage this matter.
“Just send her away. I don’t want to see her.”
Hearing Long Qi’s words, Lin Chen instinctively frowned, his expression filled with disgust.
This woman was still so shameless even today!
They had broken up so long ago, yet she still insisted on being his girlfriend; it was utterly preposterous!