At this moment, seeing his cute little junior apprentice seemingly getting upset, Lin Fan lightly coughed, “This old man is Lin Fan, the Sect Leader of the Nameless Peak. Today, while passing by the Jialan Peak, I caught a whiff of herbal fragrance and couldn’t help but visit uninvited to search for it.”
As he mentioned his name, Lin Fan lifted his head proudly, his deep eyes sparkling with a hint of a smile as he gazed at the crowd.
Sure enough, when Lin Fan revealed his identity, the female disciples of Jialan Peak couldn’t help but change expressions slightly. Those who had been eyeing him warily moments ago now broke into smiles as radiant as blooming flowers.
“Senior Uncle Lin, hello.” At that moment, a clear and melodious voice echoed in Lin Fan’s ears, filling him with joy and making him thoroughly enjoy the feeling.
Lin Fan’s name was no secret within the sect, and many disciples had heard of him. However, only the outer sect disciples had actually seen his face. For the disciples from other peaks, they had heard of his name but never seen the man himself.
Now that Lin Fan had announced his identity, the female disciples of Jialan Peak naturally understood who he was.
Whispers spread among the Jialan Peak disciples, their beautiful eyes lingering on Lin Fan.
“Is he the alchemy master from the Nameless Peak?”
“Isn’t he the Senior Uncle Lin who once scolded the Dan Ding Peak for the benefit of the outer sect disciples?”
“The same Lin Senior Uncle who said, ‘The sect is one big family, and we must care for our disciples’?”
…
Hearing the female disciples’ discussion, Lin Fan’s heart was already brimming with delight.
Yet he maintained a calm exterior, his faint smile leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of these female disciples.
Zhou Yaoyao slightly furrowed her brows, then asked with a hint of doubt, “You really are Senior Uncle Lin?”
Lin Fan smiled at the crowd without saying a word. “Today is the first time this senior uncle has met all of you juniors, so I’ll give each of you a small gift—a few Su Yuan Pills—to mark the occasion.”
At this, Lin Fan took out five Su Yuan Pills and handed them to Zhou Yaoyao. She looked astonished and somewhat dazed. As she watched his back while he distributed the pills, a faint smile slowly appeared on her previously cold face.
There’s no reason not to accept free pills that fall from the sky.
At this moment, actions spoke louder than words. Lin Fan didn’t need to say anything; the pills alone dispelled the doubts in everyone’s hearts.
Although Su Yuan Pills weren’t high-grade medicinal pills, being able to produce so many at once was something only an alchemy master could do.
“Thank you, Senior Uncle Lin.”
“Thank you, Senior Uncle Lin.”
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One melodious voice of gratitude after another filled Lin Fan with happiness. Elders, wherever they are, are always respected, and generous elders who give generously are even more beloved by the disciples.
Lin Fan wanted to be exactly that kind of beloved and respected elder.
Surrounded by female disciples who had received the pills and now gathered around him, Lin Fan did his best to wear a smile full of affection and care, the kind a senior would show to his juniors.
Faint scents of various fragrances wafted from the girls, and Lin Fan felt like a butterfly lost in a sea of flowers, thoroughly enjoying himself.
“Senior Uncle, I didn’t know you were our senior uncle before. Please forgive me,” Zhou Yaoyao stepped forward to apologize.
Thinking that she had mistaken her senior uncle for those other men made her feel somewhat uneasy.
Although she had never met Senior Uncle Lin before, his name was well known throughout the sect, and he was even an idol for many disciples.
“It’s nothing. I didn’t introduce myself properly either,” Lin Fan replied with a gentle smile, showing no concern at all. His main purpose for coming here was to make an appearance and gain some fans. Judging from the current situation, the effect was excellent.
“Senior Uncle, whatever herb you need, I’ll pick it for you immediately,” Zhou Yaoyao eagerly offered.
“No rush. This herb is known only to me. You probably don’t know it,” Lin Fan replied with a faint smile and a wave of his hand. Of course, this was just an excuse he had made up on the spot.
Where on Jialan Peak could such a rare herb be found? There certainly wasn’t any herb unknown to them.
Just then, an angry shout came from afar.
“What are you all doing?”
A white-robed woman approached. Her tall figure and cold, snow-like eyes resembled a clear spring on a snowy mountain. Her long black hair danced in the wind, a few playful strands caressing her exquisitely breathtaking features. Her icy aura was now mixed with a touch of allure. Beneath her slender eyebrows, her dark eyes sparkled like stars, exuding a naturally ethereal and aloof aura.
“Senior Sister…” Seeing the newcomer, Zhou Yaoyao and the others’ expressions changed instantly.
Lin Fan turned his head and carefully examined the woman. He couldn’t help but sigh inwardly—what a beauty, truly a beauty.
Her skin was as smooth as jade, exquisitely beautiful beyond words. Yet she was also rather cold.
“Jialan Peak forbids outsiders. Please leave,” Mu Bingshan approached gracefully, like a fairy descending from the heavens.
However, her voice was icy and emotionless, as if carved from frost.
“Senior Sister, this is Senior Uncle Lin from the Nameless Peak. He came to Jialan Peak only to search for a herb,” Zhou Yaoyao, knowing her senior sister’s temper, naturally hoped to avoid any conflict.
Lin Fan smiled faintly. He hadn’t expected the Jialan Peak’s senior apprentice to have already reached the peak of the Divine Realm, only a single step away from breaking through to the Semi-Heavenly Realm, a level close to immortality.
Smiling gently, Lin Fan stepped forward leisurely. “Senior apprentice Mu, you are truly a prodigy of Jialan Peak. It’s truly gratifying for this senior uncle to see disciples like you in our sect.”
Mu Bingshan remained expressionless, completely ignoring Lin Fan, and then turned and left, leaving Lin Fan standing there awkwardly alone.
“Once you’ve taken the herb, leave the peak on your own,” her voice drifted through the air as her figure receded into the distance.
Lin Fan slightly furrowed his brows. This little apprentice was quite arrogant, but he actually liked it. Not bad, not bad at all.
The scene fell silent. Lin Fan realized the situation had become somewhat awkward, so he laughed heartily and turned to the others. “Senior apprentice Mu is indeed a bit cold, but it’s fine. This senior uncle likes disciples with personality.”
Zhou Yaoyao and the other disciples felt slightly awkward.
“Senior Uncle, Senior Sister Mu is just like that,” Zhou Yaoyao explained.
“It’s nothing. This senior uncle has a broad heart. If I got upset over something so trivial, I’d be too narrow-minded,” Lin Fan said with a smile.
“Senior Uncle has a generous heart,” Zhou Yaoyao respectfully replied. “Senior Sister Mu was once a princess of the imperial court. She’s usually cold toward outsiders, but she has a kind heart and treats us all well.”
Lin Fan nodded thoughtfully. So she was a princess of a kingdom. It was understandable for her to be proud and cold.
At this moment, Lin Fan had already placed Mu Bingshan at the top of his “Target List.”
If he could win over this proud and breathtakingly beautiful girl and hear her respectfully call him “Senior Uncle,” what a sense of achievement that would bring!
If he could make her fall madly in love with him, how successful would his life be?
Alright, no more daydreaming.
At this moment, Lin Fan shook off his wild thoughts. This mission would be challenging and required steady progress; he must not rush it.
Without a little dew to moisten the heart, where would the smoothness come from?
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