WDQK: Invincible with top-tier talent from the start

Chapter 40: The Seven Star Sword, Return to Yan City!

Of all those present, Lin Dong was the most shaken.

He had started cultivating spiritual power at the same time as Lin Fan, and he was the one who had given Lin Fan the Shen Dong Chapter he received from Master Yan.

But now, just a few months later, Lin Dong had only recently become a One-Seal Rune Master, while Lin Fan had already broken through to Two-Seal. The gap was staggering!

After the initial shock, however, came genuine joy.

"Hahaha! Good! As expected of my grandson!"

Lin Zhentian laughed heartily.

A Two-Seal Rune Master's strength was comparable to a Small Yuan Dan Realm cultivator.

Combined with Lin Xiao, the Lin family now had three experts of that level.

Such a force could now stand firm even in Yan City.

Once the celebration passed, Lin Zhentian said, "Since both Fan'er and Dong'er wish to go to Yan City, then go together. But remember, Yan City is not Qingyang Town—be cautious."

"Thank you, Grandfather!"

Lin Fan and Lin Dong exchanged a glance and bowed.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhentian added, "You'll need funds. Here, take a hundred Yang Essence Pills with you."

He handed Lin Fan a Qiankun Bag.

Seeing the bag, Lin Fan's heart warmed. A hundred Yang Essence Pills wasn't a small sum, even for the Lin family.

Even with their Yang Essence Stone Vein, it would take time to accumulate that much.

But for Lin Fan, it wasn't about the pills.

He smiled. "Let's do this—since we've mined a good number of Yang Essence Stones recently, Dong'er and I will take them to Yan City to trade."

"That way, Grandfather can keep those pills for Uncle and the others to use without needing to make another trip."

Lin Dong immediately agreed, "Exactly! We also know people at the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber, so we might get a better rate."

"That makes sense. Very well," Lin Zhentian nodded in agreement.

After some more discussion, everyone dispersed.

—

Outside the room, Qingtan caught up to Lin Fan and clung to his arm.

"Lin Fan-ge, can I go with you to Yan City too? I've only been there once!"

"Heh, I don't mind—but you'll need Grandfather and Uncle's approval," Lin Fan said, rubbing her head.

[Ding! You touched Lin Qingtan and obtained: One set of the Seven Star Sword!

Note: Requires blood binding. Can be controlled by spiritual or Yuan power. Usable individually or combined as one unified weapon.]

The system's familiar voice rang out in Lin Fan's mind.

Seven Star Sword?

A jolt of excitement ran through him.

This weapon couldn't be more perfect for him!

"Please? You'll help me ask, right?" Qingtan pleaded, shaking his arm.

"Alright, alright. I'll help you."

Lin Fan smiled warmly. After getting such a good reward, how could he say no?

"You're the best, Lin Fan-ge!"

Qingtan beamed.

"Now go rest. We're leaving early tomorrow," Lin Fan said.

"Mm! Good night!"

Qingtan skipped off to her room.

Lin Fan shook his head with a grin and headed back as well.

—

The next morning, the Yang Essence Stones had already been loaded onto the wagons per Lin Zhentian's orders.

They were accompanied by a fifty-man escort, led by a familiar face—Qin Ying.

"Young Master Lin Fan, Young Master Lin Dong, Miss Qingtan!"

Qin Ying stepped forward to greet them.

"This trip will be tough, Uncle Qin. Thank you," Lin Fan replied politely.

Qin Ying quickly responded, "It's nothing, young master."

Lin Fan simply smiled and said no more.

As they prepared to leave, Lin Xiao arrived to see them off.

"Fan'er, Dong'er, Qingtan—stay alert on the road."

"Yes, Third Uncle (Father)!"

The three replied in unison.

"We'll be off now," Lin Fan said, cupping his fists.

"Uncle Qin, let's move out."

"Yes, young master!"

Qin Ying relayed the order to the guards.

Lin Fan, Lin Dong, and Qingtan rode at the front, while Qin Ying and the guards escorted 600 Yang Essence Stones in wagons behind.

Xiao Yan and Huo'er were once again left at Tiemu Manor for defense.

By the time they arrived at Yan City, it was already midday.

Lin Fan found a quiet inn and arranged for the team to rest.

"Uncle Qin, have everyone settle in. Also, bring the three stone boxes to my room," Lin Fan instructed.

The boxes, of course, contained the Yang Essence Stones.

"Yes, Young Master."

Soon, the boxes were delivered, and the guards dismissed.

"Dong'er, I'll leave it to you," Lin Fan said with a smile.

Lin Dong nodded and activated his Stone Talisman, beginning the refining process.

The 600 Yang Essence Stones would yield about 200 Yang Essence Pills—triple what they'd get by selling them directly for coin.

Over the course of two hours, Lin Dong finished the task.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan bound the Seven Star Sword with a drop of his blood.

Seven tiny short swords, delicate as cicada wings and palm-sized, shimmered in the light. Each hilt had a glowing star emblem.

—

"Let's head to the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber."

Once the refining was complete, Lin Fan spoke.

Lin Dong and Qingtan readily agreed.

They packed the pills into the boxes and headed out with Qin Ying and two guards.

"Uncle Qin, have the rest stay here. Just you and two guards come with us."

"Yes, young master."

Though Qin Ying offered to carry the boxes, Lin Fan declined.

Soon, the group of four arrived at the Ten Thousand Gold Chamber.

After a brief visit inside, the three youths emerged again with their boxes.

"You and the others take these back to the inn. We'll be staying in Yan City for a while," Lin Fan said.

"Eh?" Qin Ying hesitated, worried.

Lin Fan waved it off. "Don't worry. Grandfather already approved. Just go."

"…Yes, sir."

Qin Ying had no choice but to obey. He and the two guards left with the boxes.

As they watched them disappear, Lin Fan turned to Lin Dong.

"Dong'er, I'd like to borrow something from you… mind if I ask?"

Lin Dong tilted his head. "What is it?"

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