“What? Yuling, my child, are you out of your mind?”
Seeing Long Yuling’s actions, Long Feihu was filled with surprise and questioned her.
When the old master had just gone berserk earlier, he had praised Long Yuling’s talent and character in front of the entire Long family.
It could be said that if nothing unexpected happened, Long Yuling would at least hold the position of elder in the Long family in the future.
But what Long Feihu did not expect was that Long Yuling would now use her own life as a guarantee for the old master because of a stranger.
This was simply too foolish!
If this person could not refine the Qingxin Pill, and if the old master passed away, then the wrath of the entire Long family would fall upon this young man and Long Yuling.
At that time, let alone her future being ruined, her very life might not be safe!
“Uncle, Grandfather, Yuling can not only guarantee with her own life, but even with the lives of my entire family!”
“If this Mr. Chen cannot refine the Qingxin Pill, Yuling is willing to atone with death! I implore Grandfather to let him try!”
However, upon hearing Long Feihu’s persuasion, Long Yuling showed no signs of wavering. To Long Yuling, Lin Chen was already her man.
Furthermore, she was very aware of Lin Chen’s capabilities. At this critical juncture, for Lin Chen to dare to come to the Long family and announce that he could refine the Qingxin Pill,
Long Yuling was fully confident that he would not be lying!
She had known Lin Chen for a considerable time and understood him very well. He would not make a promise without any certainty!
“Oh? Yuling, what exactly is your relationship with this Mr. Chen?”
Seeing that Long Yuling was willing to stake the lives of her entire family on this Mr. Chen’s guarantee,
let alone Long Feihu, even the old master on the sickbed was surprised.
As for Old Master Long, he was very satisfied with his granddaughter.
He had also painstakingly cultivated Long Yuling, intending for her to become a pillar of the Long family in the future.
It could be said that Old Master Long understood Long Yuling’s character very well.
He knew she was not someone who would act foolishly without reason.
Since she dared to guarantee with her life now, it could only prove that there must be some unknown relationship between Long Yuling and this Mr. Chen!
“This… Grandfather, I cannot say…”
However, upon hearing Old Master Long’s inquiry, Long Yuling instinctively lowered her head, not daring to answer the question.
She knew very well that since Lin Chen had come here disguised, it meant he had some secret matters to attend to by changing his appearance.
If she were to expose his identity now, and it disrupted Lin Chen’s plan, it would be a serious matter.
“Oh? You cannot say?”
At this moment, Old Master Long never dreamed that he would receive such an answer.
He had always trusted his granddaughter implicitly.
If Long Yuling could have provided a credible identity, he would have unquestionably believed her.
But to receive such a reply left Old Master Long and Long Feihu exchanging bewildered glances.
“Please forgive me, Grandfather!”
Long Yuling lowered her head, not daring to meet Old Master Long’s gaze.
“Hmph, Yuling, have you gone mad?”
Upon hearing Long Yuling’s words, Long Feihu beside her could no longer contain himself.
Old Master Long was a man of considerable status. Even if Long Yuling offered her life as a guarantee, failing to provide any specifics made it impossible to gain trust!
“Uncle, I…”
Hearing Long Feihu’s words, Long Yuling felt wronged and didn’t know how to explain.
“Wait, everyone. This matter is indeed my personal business. If possible, please do not blame Yuling.”
“If you do not believe me, you can simply provide me with the items I need, and then you can see if I can refine the Qingxin Pill.”
“All I require is that spiritual artifact cauldron. I do not need your medicinal ingredients. You can let me refine it freely, and if I fail, you can take back the cauldron!”
Seeing Long Feihu and Long Yuling arguing over this matter, Lin Chen felt a sense of helplessness and could only offer his assurance.
He was here to refine pills, not to directly treat Old Master Long.
Whether he could succeed would be evident once he obtained the cauldron and experimented.
After all, it was just a Qingxin Pill. After refining and consuming it, apart from expelling the demonic energy from going berserk, there were no other side effects.
Even if he had to taste-test it himself later, it would be perfectly acceptable!
“Moreover, if I may be so bold, is the old master’s life truly worth less than a cauldron?”
Lin Chen then looked at Long Feihu beside him and questioned.
“Indeed, that’s right.”
Upon hearing Lin Chen’s explanation, Old Master Long and Long Feihu felt a bit awkward.
Yes, they had indeed been too agitated just now.
This Mr. Chen was here to refine pills and did not need to interact directly with the old master. As long as the old master did not consume his pills, there would be no issues.
Even if, worst-case scenario, the pill was refined and they did not trust him, they could always find someone to taste-test it beforehand!
“Alright, Feihu, you go yourself and fetch that cauldron.”
“I want to see what kind of skills this Mr. Chen possesses!”
Understanding the crux of the matter, Old Master Long then looked at Long Feihu beside him and commanded.
“Yes, Father.”
Long Feihu nodded, then turned and walked out.
After Long Feihu left, Old Master Long on the sickbed slowly looked towards Long Yuling, who was kneeling on the ground.
“Get up. Really, is your grandfather such an unreasonable person? Kneeling down at the slightest provocation and even threatening your own life.”
Saying this, even Old Master Long couldn’t help but show a hint of a smile.
If this Mr. Chen could truly refine the Qingxin Pill, he would undoubtedly be one of the most skilled alchemists in the current cultivation world.
And looking at the relationship between Long Yuling and him now, it seemed to be quite good.
In that case, wouldn't it be a perfect combination?
After all, no matter what, the shy blush on Long Yuling’s face, a look unique to young women, could not be faked!
The relationship between his granddaughter and this Mr. Chen was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface!