Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 574 - 568: Heavenly Netherworld Mine

Chapter 574: Chapter 568: Heavenly Netherworld Mine

"This is Ye Xuan, a very important... friend of mine," Lin Wan hurriedly introduced Ye Xuan to Lin Xiong. She was at a loss for how else to describe Ye Xuan, so she could only refer to him as her friend.

In truth, although they hadn’t known each other for very long, referring to him as a friend didn’t seem to be too much. She was just afraid she was overreaching.

"Oh? A friend?"

There was increasing astonishment in Lin Xiong’s eyes as he looked Ye Xuan over, finding nothing particularly remarkable about him. However, as the seasoned head of the family, Lin Xiong didn’t show his doubts too obviously, but smiled and extended his hand to Ye Xuan, "Young Master Ye, I am Lin Xiong, Lin Wan’s father. You may call me Uncle Lin."

"Uncle Ye."

Ye Xuan shrugged his shoulders and reached out to shake hands with Lin Xiong.

"Father, Ye Xuan is my great benefactor. Without him, I might still be a useless person, spiraling downward on Dragon Sword Island, neglected by everyone," Lin Wan quickly added, worried that Lin Xiong was treating the matter too lightly.

"Really?"

Hearing this, Lin Xiong found it somewhat incredible. Was it Ye Xuan who had restored his daughter’s strength? But the key issue was how Ye Xuan had managed it, given that his cultivation did not appear capable of such a feat.

Currently, in his eyes, Ye Xuan appeared to possess only the cultivation of a newly initiated Martial Venerate. Of course, this was because Ye Xuan was deliberately suppressing his aura. After his Dragon Clan Bloodline reached the Holy-grade, he had been able to freely suppress his aura, a capability normally possessed by only Semi-Saints or stronger.

"I didn’t expect Young Master Ye to conceal his depth so well. Apologies for my oversight," Lin Xiong, though unaware of how Ye Xuan had achieved this, trusted Lin Wan would not lie. He immediately bowed apologetically to Ye Xuan.

"It’s best if Family Head Lin discusses the matters of the Lin family first," Ye Xuan waved his hand, disliking pleasantries, preferring straightforward communication.

"Let’s talk in the hall."

Lin Xiong sighed and continued on his own into the council hall.

"It seems the family is in trouble; our return to Dragon Sword Island might be delayed," Lin Wan could tell from Lin Xiong’s expression that there was likely some trouble with the family, and she couldn’t be at peace returning to Dragon Sword Island until it was resolved.

"No matter."

Ye Xuan shook his head; he was indifferent about returning to Dragon Sword Island as he wasn’t a disciple there. He just wanted to escort Lin Wan back to Dragon Sword Island, then leave on his own.

So, a few days’ delay at the Lin family was negligible to him.

After they had taken their seats in the hall, Lin Xiong appeared to be on the verge of speaking, and after exchanging glances with other elders of the Lin family, he finally spoke, "Here’s the situation."

"My family did not provoke the Ximen family initially. It was because the Ximen family coveted something from our family that this matter arose," Lin Xiong said gravely.

"What is it?"

Lin Wan blinked, unable to recall anything the Lin family possessed that could interest the Ximen family.

"It’s the Heavenly Netherworld Stone."

Lin Xiong let out a bitter laugh again.

"Heavenly Netherworld Stone?"

Upon hearing these three words, even Ye Xuan couldn’t help but be stunned. The Heavenly Netherworld Stone was an extremely rare ore on the Spirit Martial Continent. Its rarity came from the fact that this type of mineral could only be found in the Evil Domain outside of the Spirit Martial Continent, and it was hardly ever produced elsewhere. Yet, its function was quite extraordinary, being a precious material used in crafting weapons beyond the Supreme Grade.

For an individual martial artist, this kind of Heavenly Netherworld Stone might not be very useful, but for a power group, it was an essential wealth and resource.

"Under one of the mines owned by our Lin family, we discovered the existence of the Heavenly Netherworld Stone. After conducting a survey, we found that there was a whole vein of Netherworld Mine hidden underneath!" Lin Xiong’s eyes flashed as he spoke.

"I originally thought it was a tremendous opportunity bestowed by the heavens to the Lin family. After discovering the vein, I immediately ordered the news to be sealed. However, you can’t wrap fire with paper, and the news still leaked..."

Hearing this, Ye Xuan also shook his head inwardly. Such things were bound to leak eventually, just like a poor farmer who suddenly stumbles upon a treasure. Gaining the treasure might be the result of luck accumulated over many lifetimes, but he might not have the capability to protect it.

It was the same for the Lin family. In the face of a Sixth Grade power like the Ximen family, the Lin family was no different from a farmer.

"The Ximen family proposed to purchase the mine, but their offer was very low. I discussed with the elders and we refused," Lin Xiong said, clenching his teeth.

"You should have agreed."

Lin Wan frowned and then coldly said, "With the power of our Lin family, we simply cannot protect the mine. Besides, refusing the Ximen family is useless; even if they don’t do it openly, they have many ways to seize the mine. Our Lin family is no match for them."

In her view, the decision made by Lin Xiong and the others at that time was simply foolish. At that time, giving up the mine and seeking refuge with the Ximen family was the best strategy. After all, even Three Rivers City, where the Lin family was based, was strictly the Ximen family’s territory. Opposing them was suicidal.

"I know that. But we were all blinded by ambition at the time. Later, people from the Ximen family secretly made their move and still occupied the mine," Lin Xiong sighed again.

Regarding this, neither Ye Xuan nor Lin Wan was surprised, as the outcome was somewhat expected.

"Now that the mine has already been taken by the Ximen family, why are they still causing trouble?" Lin Wan still couldn’t understand, unless the Ximen family really wanted to eradicate their Lin family’s power. But there seemed to be no need to drag it out until now.

"I’m not sure about that either," Lin Xiong said, annoyed. "However, I heard that in the deeper areas of the mine, the Ximen family seems to have discovered something, and they have sealed off the news. But as to why they still trouble us, I’m not very clear. It might simply be out of a desire for revenge."

"It’s not beyond possibility."

Ye Xuan nodded slightly. These matters, just hearing from Lin Xiong alone, one could not grasp the complications. Perhaps only when Ximen Ying arrives would they understand the opponent’s true intentions.

"Waner, you should hurry back to Dragon Sword Island and bring some of our Lin family’s talented youths with you to lay low for a while," Lin Xiong urged as he grabbed Lin Wan’s clothes.

Lin Wan didn’t reply hastily; instead, she turned to look at Ye Xuan as if seeking his opinion.

"It’s said that Ximen Ying is a top genius of the Ximen family, a seed contestant for the upcoming Continent’s Son selection. He’s not an easy character to deal with," Ye Xuan said lightly.

Hearing this, Lin Wan’s expression turned slightly gloomy as she bit her lip. It seemed she had been overthinking. Ye Xuan had already helped her a lot. How could she bother him with this thankless task?

"However, I am actually interested in having a spar with him."

But just a few seconds later, Ye Xuan’s next sentence rang in her ears. She suddenly looked up, and from Ye Xuan’s face, she could see a fairly calm smile.

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