The refining method of the Qingxin Pill was extremely complex. Even for Lin Chen, who had refined countless pills, it was a formidable challenge.
However, Lin Chen knew that with the time dilation provided by the Nine Dragon Ring, he had ample time, so there was no need to rush.
Meanwhile, within the Lin family compound, it was still decorated with lanterns and festive banners as before.
But what was different now was the presence of three white-bearded elders within the Lin family compound.
They appeared aged, but each one exuded an energetic demeanor. Their aura alone deterred many of the younger generation from approaching.
Even Lin Kaishan, who was usually very arrogant, showed utmost respect in front of these three elders.
These three elders were none other than the current patriarch of the Lin family, Lin Tianwei, who led the group.
Beside him were two other elders: Lin Tianqiang, the protector elder of the Lin family, and Lin Tiande, the grand elder.
"Kaishan, you are now a third-grade alchemist. You will have to shoulder more responsibilities for our Lin family in the future!"
Grand Elder Lin Tiande said with a smile, patting Lin Kaishan's shoulder.
"Yes, yes, Grand Elder. Please rest assured, Kaishan will do his utmost!"
Hearing Lin Tiande's words, Lin Kaishan's face lit up, and he quickly nodded.
Lin Tiande's words were very clear: among the second generation of the Lin family, his status and position were now second only to Lin Xianfeng, the acting patriarch.
Now, asking him to shoulder more responsibility for the Lin family, wasn't that an implicit suggestion to replace Lin Xianfeng?
"Old Patriarch, I heard that Xianfeng has been shut in his room these past few days and is in a bad mood. Has he encountered any difficulties in his cultivation?"
After receiving Lin Kaishan's reply, Lin Tiande turned to Lin Tianwei beside him.
Although Lin Tianwei was the old patriarch of the Lin family, he was also Lin Xianfeng's biological father.
If it weren't for this old patriarch holding the fort, Lin Xianfeng's position as acting patriarch would have surely been yielded long ago!
The reason why Lin Xianfeng had only been an acting patriarch for so many years and had never officially taken the position was because Lin Tianqiang and he had been obstructing it in secret.
Fortunately, Lin Kaishan had now successfully become a third-grade alchemist, which had brought them immense honor!
In recent days, the heads of families, whether they had good or bad relations with the Lin family, had either called personally to show their favor or sent people with gifts to pay their respects.
With Lin Kaishan's achievement, the Lin family's status in the entire capital could be said to have risen significantly!
"Oh, elder brother, if Xianfeng has any problems with his cultivation, let him cultivate diligently."
"He doesn't need to worry about family matters for now; let him focus on his cultivation."
Lin Tianqiang, standing beside them, seized the opportunity and chimed in.
For many years, Lin Tianwei and Lin Xianfeng, father and son, had held onto the power of the Lin family, which had deeply frustrated the people of the second branch.
They were not allowed to do this and not allowed to do that, which was incredibly stifling.
Their Lin family was now considered a proper second-rate aristocratic family in the capital. Apart from the top ten families, no force in the entire Dragon Country dared to oppose the Lin family.
Yet, the status of their Lin family disciples outside was even inferior to that of some third-rate family disciples!
Once the second branch fully controlled the Lin family, they would definitely rectify these matters!
"Hehehe, thank you, my two uncles, for your concern. However, Xianfeng is fine."
Just as Lin Tianqiang and Lin Tiande were cornering Lin Tianwei, Lin Xianfeng entered with Lin Yuelong.
For the past few days, they had been paying attention to the Long family's movements, which was why they had rarely appeared in the family.
Who would have thought that in just a few days, the second branch had become so audacious as to openly disrespect the old patriarch!
"Xianfeng, I heard you've encountered some issues with your cultivation. Why don't you go back to your room and rest properly?"
"Lin Kaishan can handle the reception of guests today."
Seeing Lin Xianfeng still shamelessly appearing here, Lin Tianqiang burst into laughter.
Many important figures from various families in the capital were present today, with many family heads even coming personally to offer congratulations, making it a lively affair.
However, everyone present clearly understood that the reason these people had come personally was entirely because of Lin Kaishan!
And Lin Xianfeng, the acting patriarch of the Lin family, had become an irrelevant figure.
As Lin Xianfeng and Lin Yuelong walked past earlier, several friends they had known well happened to walk by, and they didn't even greet them.
The struggle between the two branches of the Lin family had been an open secret for years.
Now that Lin Kaishan had broken through to become a third-grade alchemist, his status and position were absolutely beyond that of ordinary Core Formation experts!
Therefore, those powerful figures from the capital, even if they had a good relationship with Lin Xianfeng, would now prioritize distancing themselves!
No matter who they were or what their status, no one would dare to offend an alchemist!
Especially Lin Kaishan, who had become a third-grade alchemist before the age of fifty.
Given a few more decades, it was very possible for him to even break through to the realm of a fourth-grade alchemist!
A fourth-grade alchemist was someone that even Nascent Soul experts had to treat with sincere respect!
Therefore, they would be even less likely to offend a future fourth-grade alchemist for the sake of Lin Xianfeng.
"Xianfeng, you see? These guests seem to have some opinions of you. Why don't you go back to your room and cultivate?"
"Your presence here is making everyone uncomfortable!"
Seeing Lin Xianfeng's stunned silence, Lin Kaishan sneered and stepped forward to speak.
Hearing Lin Kaishan's words, Lin Xianfeng looked around and fell silent.
Indeed, as Lin Kaishan had said, the moment he and Lin Yuelong appeared, the previously lively banquet hall instantly quieted down.
Almost everyone instinctively kept their distance from him, as if afraid of being associated with him!
"Tianqiang, aren't you a bit too hasty?"
"Xianfeng is still the acting patriarch. If he leaves now, won't these guests think that our Lin family is deliberately putting on airs?"
Hearing the words of Lin Tianqiang and Lin Kaishan, Lin Tianwei, whose face had been gloomy, could no longer contain himself.
Good heavens, the implication in both of their words was that Lin Xianfeng should step down immediately!