Chapter 337

Chapter 337: Blood Cherry, Who Wants to Enter the True Spirit Domain Chart

The Four Seas Tavern housed many prodigies. As numerous powerful clans kept watch over Mu Lin, news of his clash with the Northern Wasteland Geniuses spread like wildfire.

Some observed coldly, others nodded approvingly, while several inquired about Mu Lin’s current cultivation level.

The clan heads soon discovered it wasn’t Mu Lin but Yan Yunyu who’d confronted the Northern Wasteland Geniuses.

They learned she’d thoroughly thrashed the northern aristocrats.

Hearing this, clan elders and family heads first reacted with: “Have you lost your mind?”

“This isn’t time for jests.”

“Save such tales for another day…”

None believed Yan Yunyu capable of such feats. Their doubt stemmed not from mere prejudice.

These elders relied on solid intelligence indicating Yan Yunyu couldn’t defeat the Northern Wasteland Geniuses.

Truthfully, these clan heads knew Yan Yunyu better than Mu Lin.

Mu Lin maintained monk-like discipline, aware his current standing depended on relentless cultivation. He rarely appeared publicly.

Yan Yunyu, however, bustled about securing cultivation resources for him. Many elders had personally negotiated with her.

Her hectic schedule left scant time for cultivation. During meetings, elders had sensed her mediocre progress and lack of a powerhouse’s bearing.

Thus, reports of her defeating forbidden power-wielding northern prodigies who’d overwhelmed Southern Prodigies seemed absurd.

After repeated reprimands failed to change their informants’ claims, doubt crept in.

“Truth? Impossible! She was weak before!”

“Alone? No. But with Mu Lin’s help? Entirely plausible!”

The messenger’s voice dripped teeth-grinding envy. The elders understood – Yan Yunyu’s meteoric rise through mere association infuriated even established powerful beings.

“So cultivation needs no bitter Condensing Essence and Refining the Evil? No struggling to grasp cultivation methods? Just follow the right man? Hah! Marvelous!”

…

Yan Yunyu’s case shattered mindsets across Yuzhou City. Though none went mad, countless felt their resolve crack.

Some clans now sought deeper ties with Mu Lin. Previous investors called him “future Celestial Master”, yet knew repayment depended wholly on his whims.

Due to distrust, most people only kept a friendly relationship with Mu Lin, casually offering some resources without daring to invest heavily. Only the Yan family and Chu family maintained close ties with Mu Lin, thus providing him abundant resources.

But now, things changed.

Yan Yunyu’s powerful rise showed one truth: investing in Mu Lin didn’t just mean waiting for his growth – there was another return path.

—Letting Mu Lin elevate their offspring.

Though without asking directly, these clan elders knew those boosted by Mu Lin could never surpass him and would remain under his influence.

Yet despite flaws, one benefit stood out – the resulting powerful beings belonged to their families.

As blood relatives, they’d naturally support their own clans unless Mu Lin’s interests were threatened.

Like Yan Yunyu and Chu Lingluo – if they grew strong, they’d surely aid the Yan and Chu families during crises.

This made clan elders of powerful clans excited.

"Now only one question remains: Are Mu Lin’s nurtured fighters truly stronger than those we train ourselves?"

Thinking this, many heads of families and clan elders immediately rewatched projection stone recordings of Yan Yunyu battling Black Wolf.

They wanted to compare whether a subordinate like Yan Yunyu proved strong enough to merit full investment.

…

In Yuzhou City, countless clan elders and family heads worked busily.

Meanwhile, Yan Yunyu approached Mu Lin and anxiously reported everything from Four Seas Tavern.

She relaxed when Mu Lin didn’t scold her but nodded approvingly: "Well done. As you said, I pity the north’s plight and didn’t mind watching quietly, but my mercy has limits."

Mu Lin wasn’t a saint. He didn’t mind costless good deeds when uninvolved.

But sacrificing his gains to help others? Never.

Now those he’d helped cursed him instead of thanking him, killing his desire to assist further.

He wasn’t a Buddha sacrificing flesh for eagles, nor some monk enduring insults while waiting years to see outcomes.

Return kindness with kindness, revenge with revenge – this was Mu Lin’s way.

Thus regarding Yan Yunyu’s actions and defense of him, Mu Lin felt no anger, only readiness to reward.

Soon he thought of suitable praise.

"You’ve reached the Refining the Evil stage. Found your evil energy?"

"I have, Mu brother. I’ll fuse Five Virtues Yuanbao Evil."

This name made Mu Lin raise an eyebrow. He knew Five Virtues Yuanbao Evil – an acquired evil energy needing wealth and fortune from five dynasties for refinement.

It required no lengthy search but devoured massive money and Spirit Stones.

Its trait was fortune enhancement, but being artificial, its peak rank only reached Earth-level upper tier.

"Why choose this? Fortune Evil’s Three Immortals of Blessing, Longevity and Wealth surpasses this, no?"

Five Virtues Yuanbao ultimately relied on wealth to alter fate.

However, the blessings of longevity and fortune involved a person’s lifespan and luck. By any measure, the latter was much better.

"Can’t we find it?"

"That’s not the case. The Yan family values me enough… Even if unavailable before, they’ll acquire it for me after today."

Yan Yunyu gave a bitter smile. "But Mu brother, not everyone has your exceptional talent. The Three Immortals Evil of Fortune, Longevity, and Blessing is superior, but the requirements are extremely high. The practitioner must possess an exceptionally noble fate. Forcing refinement with inadequate fate would only erode one’s own fortune."

Clearly aware of her limitations, Yan Yunyu hadn’t pursued the strongest evil energy.

Her prudent attitude earned Mu Lin’s nod of approval. "Switch to the Three Immortals Evil."

Before she could respond, he added, "I’ll help you refine it."

"Thank you, Mu brother!"

Yan Yunyu leaped up in joy, throwing her arms around Mu Lin with sparkling eyes.

Mu Lin felt a flicker of desire too.

But remembering his conflict with North Wilderness and impending battles, he knew preparation time was short.

Suppressing his urges, he resolved to devote remaining time to cultivation. "Request the evil energy from Yan family. Refining it sooner means breaking through faster."

"Yes, Mu brother. I’ll obey."

Yan Yunyu skipped off cheerfully while Mu Lin turned toward North Wilderness disciples’ quarters.

"I hope you choose wisely."

The North Wilderness decision didn’t come immediately.

Instead came an unexpected visitor.

"Blood Cherry? Why are you here?"

"Can you strengthen your subordinates?"

Mu Lin nodded, then raised an eyebrow. "There’s a price. You’d fall under my command, unable to disobey or surpass me. Unacceptable, surely?"

"With that magical blade, your path’s clear. Why seek me?"

The True Spirit Domain Chart wasn’t coveted by all. Like the God Sealing List in his past life, ordinary practitioners desired it, but true talents disdained it as limiting their paths.

Blood Cherry’s request shocked him.

"I want to join."

"Why?"

Mu Lin’s curiosity was genuine now.

"Need power quickly… to save someone."