Ten Thousand Dragons Technique

Chapter 447: Lin Xuan’s Allies!

Madam Ye personally sought out Lin Xuan, requesting his help to recover the Spirit Vein.

"Rest assured, I’ll handle it," Lin Xuan said with a smile. It was a small matter for him, and besides, he would help the Ye Family for Ye Qingwu’s sake.

Madam Ye then said, "Our Ye Family is currently occupied with other matters and can’t spare anyone. We can only ask Young Master Lin to go alone."

"You have only ten days to resolve this. If you fail, then you must leave Dragon Island. If you succeed, we will give you thirty percent of the Spirit Vein’s profits."

"What?" Ye Qingwu was stunned. "Mother, are you serious? You’re sending Lin Xuan alone?"

And if he fails, you’ll just kick him out? Is this how you ask for a favor? You’re targeting him! This is going too far! It’s pure bullying! Lin Xuan is our family’s benefactor!

"What do you know?" Madam Ye snorted. "The Ye Family is in grave danger! Having Young Master Lin leave is for his own good. And it’s not just him—when the time comes, you’ll leave too. Both of you will leave Dragon Island and return to the Heavenly Dao Academy together."

Madam Ye was actually planning to send her daughter and Lin Xuan away together. Ye Qingwu was so angry she was on the verge of tears. How could they treat Lin Xuan, the family’s savior, like this?

Lin Xuan calmly asked, "So, as long as I reclaim the Spirit Vein, I can continue to stay on Dragon Island, right?"

"That’s correct," Madam Ye nodded.

"Good. I accept."

"It’s settled then," Madam Ye said with a smile before leaving. She felt this plan was perfect. Lin Xuan can’t possibly succeed. We’ll be able to send him away very soon.

Ye Qingwu anxiously turned to him. "Junior Brother Lin, how could you agree to that? Do you know how dangerous this is? The one who stole our Spirit Vein is Black Snake Manor! That place is a powerful, second-rate faction, and it’s overflowing with Grandmasters. Going alone is suicide!"

"How about this? Just give up the task. The worst that can happen is we leave the family and Dragon Island. I’ll go with you."

Lin Xuan shook his head. "I still have things to do on Dragon Island. I can’t leave." He had to stay on Dragon Island to search for the Dragon Saber Treasure.

Ye Qingwu was almost crying with urgency. "Junior Brother Lin, I’m begging you, don’t be reckless! Please, don’t go and get yourself killed!"

Lin Xuan said, "Senior Sister Ye, don’t worry. I won’t be careless. I’m not going alone. I’ll find some helpers."

"Helpers?" Ye Qingwu was stunned. Helpers? Lin Xuan is a stranger on Dragon Island. Besides our family, who else does he know? Where could he possibly find helpers? Is he going to ask Bai Qianqian for help?

Lin Xuan just smiled mysteriously but didn’t explain.

He left the Ye Family estate and headed for the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion.

"Greetings, Young Master," the members of the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion said, bowing respectfully.

Lin Xuan produced the Golden Token. "I need to mobilize a group of Grandmasters to follow me and retake a Spirit Vein."

"No problem." The people from the Dragon-Seeking Pavilion agreed at once, and they quickly gathered a contingent of Grandmasters.

Lin Xuan added, "You will all hide and act only on my command. Do not reveal yourselves until I give the signal."

"As you command," the men replied with utmost respect.

With such a group of experts secretly following him, Lin Xuan’s confidence soared. Next, he headed towards the Ye Family’s Spirit Vein.

The Ye Family’s Spirit Vein was located in the eastern part of Dragon Island, amid continuous mountain ranges and primeval forests with towering ancient trees. In one of these forests lay a particular mountain range. It was truly extraordinary; as soon as Lin Xuan drew near, he could feel the astonishing Spiritual Power it contained.

This was the Ye Family’s Spirit Vein.

His figure flickered as he descended from the sky, arriving near the vein. He discovered that it had already been occupied. A group of black-robed figures was busily at work, entering the Spirit Vein and continuously mining it. One Spirit Stone after another was dug out and piled to the side, forming small hills.

Lin Xuan frowned at the sight. Black Snake Manor works fast. Have they really mined so many Spirit Stones in such a short time? I have to stop them quickly!

Lin Xuan strode forward.

"Halt! Who are you?" Two men in black robes stepped out to block his path, their expressions hostile as they stared him down.

Lin Xuan said coldly, "I am from the Ye Family. This Spirit Vein belongs to the Ye Family, and I am here to take it back. Black Snake Manor had better leave immediately, or don’t blame me for what happens next."

"Hahahaha!" The two black-robed men burst out laughing. They sneered disdainfully, "So, you’re from the Ye Family. You actually dared to show your face!"

"Boy, go back and tell the Ye Family that from now on, this Spirit Vein belongs to us, Black Snake Manor! If the Ye Family has a problem with that, then they shouldn’t blame us for getting nasty! Now, scram!"

The men from Black Snake Manor were incredibly arrogant. They held the Ye Family in complete contempt, and they certainly didn’t give Lin Xuan a second thought. Before, they would never have dared to make a move. But now, the Ye Family’s Clan Leader was severely injured. Even if he healed, he wouldn’t recover his full strength quickly. This gave them the perfect opportunity to seize the Ye Family’s cultivation resources.

"It seems you all have a death wish," Lin Xuan said, his expression turning grim.

The two men in black robes sneered. "Boy, are you threatening us? A mere Martial General dares to threaten us?"

The two of them were both One-Star Grandmasters. They reached out with their palms, intending to grab Lin Xuan and teach him a lesson.

Lin Xuan threw a punch—the World-Ending Flood Dragon Fist—and blew their arms to pieces. Screams of agony erupted as the two men clutched their severed limbs and fell to the ground.

Lin Xuan stated coldly, "I told you, I’m here to reclaim the Spirit Vein. Since you won’t leave, don’t blame me for being impolite."

After speaking, Lin Xuan struck again, finishing off the two black-robed men with two more punches.

Even in death, the two men couldn’t believe they had been instantly killed by an Eight-Star Martial General.

After killing the two One-Star Grandmasters, Lin Xuan continued forward, soon reaching the depths of the Spirit Vein.

"Who are you?!" The members of Black Snake Manor were shocked when they discovered Lin Xuan.

Someone roared, "What the hell are the guards outside doing? They actually let a stranger rush in!"

"Someone, kill this kid!"

However, no guards appeared.

Lin Xuan said calmly, "The guards you’re talking about... were they those two One-Star Grandmasters? I’ve already taken care of them."

"What? You took care of them?" The faces of those inside the Spirit Vein changed dramatically.

"You dare kill people from Black Snake Manor? Do you have a death wish?"

More black-robed figures rushed over from the depths of the vein. They were all Grandmasters, and their auras were terrifying. Each one held a long, black sword that writhed in the air like a living black snake. They all fixed their gazes on Lin Xuan.

An elder leading the group asked, "Who are you to come here and act so brazenly?"

"I am here to reclaim the Spirit Vein for the Ye Family. Surrender now, and I will spare your lives. Otherwise, your only destination is hell," Lin Xuan said coldly.

The surrounding men from Black Snake Manor breathed a collective sigh of relief.

The lead elder snorted with contempt. "I was wondering who this mighty figure could be. Turns out it’s just someone from the Ye Family. The Ye Family can barely protect itself, yet they dare to oppose our Black Snake Manor?"

"Elder, I recognize this kid!" someone shouted. "He’s that Alchemy Master the Ye Family hired. He seems to be just an Eight-Star Martial General."

The man had recognized Lin Xuan, which was hardly surprising. The Fang Family’s previous attack had caused a huge disturbance, drawing a lot of attention.

The others were stunned upon hearing this. So it’s him. An Eight-Star Martial General dares to come here? Is he tired of living?

They, on the other hand, were all Grandmasters, and the leading elder was even a Four-Star Grandmaster. Their strength completely eclipsed Lin Xuan’s.

The leading elder said coldly, "Boy, you’re quite arrogant, daring to come here alone. But you’re also incredibly foolish. Our Black Snake Manor is not an existence you can afford to provoke.

"You seem to be an Alchemy Master, correct? In that case, I’ll give you a chance to live. Surrender to Black Snake Manor and concoct pills for us from now on. If you do, we can spare your life.

"Otherwise, we’ll just have to bury you here in this Spirit Vein."

As he finished speaking, the elder laughed heartily. He was certain Lin Xuan would submit obediently.