Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 441: Lin Xuan’s Identity!

All eyes fell upon Ye Qingwu, waiting for her answer, as it concerned Lin Xuan’s safety.

Ye Ruxue sneered. "It can’t be true. What are you all thinking? You don’t actually believe what this brat said, do you?"

Sure enough, Ye Qingwu shook her head.

"Haha, see? I told you it wasn’t true," Ye Ruxue jeered.

Her words caused an uproar.

Damn, this kid is beyond saving! Boasting at death’s door... he must really have a death wish!

Madam Ye’s face turned completely cold, her eyes flashing with immense fury. This time, I definitely won’t spare him.

"How dare you deceive me!" she roared. "It seems you truly have no respect for our Ye Family! Today, I will show you the might of the Ye Family!"

"Men! Seize this brat!"

The surrounding guards advanced with murderous intent.

"Mother, wait," Ye Qingwu said.

Madam Ye snorted coldly. "Pleading is useless. No one’s pleas will work."

"No, that’s not it," Ye Qingwu said hurriedly. "Lin Xuan didn’t completely lie."

"He only lied about his rank. He isn’t a fourth-grade Alchemy Master, but a third-grade Alchemy Master."

"Aside from that, everything else he said is true."

What?

Upon hearing this, the crowd was stunned once more. The guards exchanged glances, not daring to make a move.

"Nonsense."

"Third Sister, are you joining this brat in deceiving us?"

"You’ve really let us down," Ye Ruxue said angrily.

"What I’m saying is true! Lin Xuan really is the Champion Marquis, he is also General Long Ming, and he is a third-grade Alchemy Master."

"These facts are well-known throughout the Great Xia Country."

"It’s just that Dragon Island doesn’t communicate with the outside world, so this news hasn’t reached here."

"But if you just go out and ask, you’ll find out."

What is going on? Ye Ruxue was stunned. Seeing how serious Third Sister looks, it doesn’t seem like she’s lying. Could it all be true? Does this kid really have such a significant background?

Madam Ye took a sharp breath, still doubtful. Can this boy really be so impressive?

"Junior Brother Lin, quickly take out your Alchemist Badge! Prove yourself!"

With that, Ye Qingwu went to Lin Xuan’s side and began searching him for the Alchemist Badge.

Lin Xuan had no choice but to take out his Alchemist Badge. Upon seeing it, everyone was convinced. This kind of badge couldn’t be faked; he really was a third-grade Alchemy Master.

A seventeen-year-old third-grade Alchemy Master! It was unbelievable, a feat that defied the natural order. They had never seen such a young third-grade Alchemy Master before. To witness one now was simply astounding.

As for his other identities, Madam Ye and the others didn’t investigate further. On Dragon Island, nominal titles like Champion Marquis and General Long Ming were useless and unrecognized. In stark contrast, the status of an Alchemy Master was highly revered. This was normal; an Alchemy Master, whether on Dragon Island or anywhere else in the world, was a lofty and respected existence.

"But alas, a third-grade Alchemy Master still can’t save the Ye Family!" Ye Ruxue sighed.

Madam Ye, however, thought otherwise. She stared at Lin Xuan and said, "For someone so young to be a third-grade Alchemy Master, your talent must be exceptional."

"Your status in the Pill Tower must also be top-tier. Could you send a message to a fourth-grade Alchemy Master there and ask for their help?"

"Rest assured, your reward will be generous."

"If you help our Ye Family, I can let Qingwu marry you."

"Mom, what are you saying?" Ye Qingwu stomped her foot, her face instantly turning crimson.

Madam Ye snorted coldly. "This boy came all this way to Dragon Island to help. Surely, he is fond of you."

"I’m an experienced woman; I understand these things."

"Well, Young Master Lin, do you agree?" Madam Ye asked.

She was very confident. Ye Qingwu was, after all, a peerless beauty. On Dragon Island, countless young masters from prestigious families dreamed of marrying her. In her eyes, Lin Xuan must have come all this way to pursue Qingwu.

Lin Xuan glanced at Ye Qingwu. Seeing her crimson cheeks, the corners of his mouth lifted into a faint smile.

He didn’t reject the proposal, but he still said, "Madam Ye, to be honest with you, I am indeed a fourth-grade Alchemy Master."

"It’s just that I was in a hurry before and haven’t had the chance to take the fourth-grade assessment yet, so this is only a third-grade badge."

"But my true skill is at the peak of the fourth grade."

"So I can definitely save Clan Leader Ye."

Madam Ye trembled with anger once again. This boy truly doesn’t know how to appreciate a good offer! I admit I misunderstood him earlier, but this time, he’s definitely lying. There’s absolutely no way he’s a fourth-grade Alchemy Master. A seventeen-year-old third-grade Alchemy Master, while rare, has appeared on Dragon Island before—a top genius from a thousand years ago. But a seventeen-year-old fourth-grade Alchemy Master? I’ve never heard of such a thing. Not only on Dragon Island, but I doubt one exists in all of Great Xia, or even the entire world. Even the esteemed Holy Land wouldn’t have such a young fourth-grade Alchemy Master.

"Young Master Lin, I was prepared to marry my daughter to you, yet you continue to toy with me. You have truly disappointed me."

"Please leave the Ye Family immediately. You are not welcome here," Madam Ye said coldly.

"If you make me leave, you will regret it, because only I can save the Clan Leader."

"Enough! Stop boasting," Ye Ruxue snorted coldly. "Men, throw him out!"

She didn’t believe a word Lin Xuan said. But at that very moment, a maidservant came rushing in.

"Madam, it’s terrible! The Clan Leader is failing fast!"

What? Upon hearing this, Madam Ye’s face changed drastically, and she hurried over. Ye Qingwu and Ye Ruxue quickly followed.

Lin Xuan followed behind as well. This is the perfect opportunity to check on Clan Leader Ye’s condition.

Inside the room, a middle-aged man lay on a bed, his face a deathly black. Several maidservants stood by, along with an elderly, white-haired man.

"Elder Jiuyin, what is the situation?" Madam Ye asked urgently upon her arrival.

The white-haired elder shook his head and sighed. "The Clan Leader’s condition is very poor. His life is hanging by a thread."

How could this be happening? Madam Ye was utterly desperate, and her despair quickly turned to fury. "He was fine just a moment ago! Why has he suddenly deteriorated?"

"Did you not take care of the Clan Leader properly?"

"You all deserve to die!"

"Please spare us, Madam!" the terrified maids cried, dropping to their knees.

Elder Jiuyin sighed. "Please calm your anger, Madam. This has nothing to do with them."

"It is the poison afflicting the Clan Leader. It is too bizarre."

"Unless a fourth-grade Alchemy Master acts immediately, there is only a sliver of hope."

At this, he asked, "Has the Alchemy Master from the Fang Family arrived?"

Madam Ye shook her head in despair. "The marriage alliance failed. The Fang Family won’t be coming for the time being."

"Jiuyin, do you have any other solution?"

"No matter what, you must save the Clan Leader!"

Elder Jiuyin listened, sighing once more. "The poison in the Clan Leader is the Thousand Spider Scorpion Poison, a highly domineering toxin."

"Once it enters the body, it frantically destroys a Martial Artist’s life force."

"This poison cannot be neutralized. Only the Seven-colored Glazed Elixir can absorb all the toxins and then expel them from the body."

"As for other Antitoxic Elixirs, they cannot completely remove it."

"And with the Thousand Spider Scorpion Poison, as long as even a trace remains, it will continue to destroy one’s life force."

"That is what makes this poison so bizarre and domineering."

"Is there no other way? The Seven-colored Glazed Elixir can only be refined by a fourth-grade Alchemy Master. Even if we ask the Fang Family now, it’s too late," Madam Ye despaired.

"There is one other method," Elder Jiuyin said.

"What method?" Madam Ye asked urgently. "If there’s a way, use it now!"

"The second method is to directly eradicate the toxin. Specifically, by sending fire into the Clan Leader’s body and using its power to incinerate the poison."

"This process is extremely dangerous. The slightest mistake, and the flame will destroy the Clan Leader’s Spirit Veins and internal organs. In a severe case, it could kill him instantly. One could say using this method is a path of nine deaths to one life."

"More importantly, the flame required to eliminate the Thousand Spider Scorpion Poison must be exceptionally powerful."

"Only a legendary Anomalous Fire can completely dispel it."

"The Spiritual Fire I control is likely not powerful enough."

Hearing this, Madam Ye despaired once more. Anomalous Fire... that’s the stuff of legends. Where would the Ye Family possibly find one?

"Only you can save the Clan Leader. Elder Jiuyin, regardless of the odds, you must try!"

Elder Jiuyin sighed heavily. "My chance of success is less than one percent."

"But if you don’t try, the Clan Leader will surely die," Madam Ye pleaded. "Elder Jiuyin, please, take action!"

"Understood." Elder Jiuyin nodded, took a deep breath, and prepared to act.

But at that moment, Lin Xuan spoke up. "If it’s an Anomalous Fire you need, I have one!"