Luo Xiuran, the King of Chu Yun Country, was dressed in casual clothes with only two guards behind him. He did not alert anyone when he left the palace. He only revealed his identity when he arrived at the Lin family. He did not even enter through the main entrance but through the side door.
Luo Xiuran sat on a chair and used the lid of a cup to stir the tea leaves floating on the water. He had no intention of drinking.
When Yang Xuan stepped into the hall, his eyes lit up and he stood up immediately.
"Luo Xiuran from Chu Yun Country greets Master Yang." Luo Xiuran's face was filled with respect but it could not hide the surprise in his eyes.
He had heard that Master Yang was very young but he only realized that he was so young after seeing him in person.
Luo Xiuran was very respectful. Although he was the ruler of a country, he still lacked confidence in front of the Yan Country Protector.
Yang Xuan cupped his fist and bowed slightly. "Your Majesty, you don't have to be so polite. Please take a seat."
While Luo Xiuran was sizing up Yang Xuan, Yang Xuan was also sizing him up.
The King of Chu Yun Country was about 30 years old. He had a dignified face and his eyes flashed with light from time to time.
After Yang Xuan took his seat, Luo Xiuran sat down.
"Your Majesty, may I know the reason for your visit to the Lin family?" Yang Xuan went straight to the point.
Luo Xiuran was slightly taken aback and said, "Master Yang, you have graced Chu Yun Country with your presence. It is my fault for not being able to welcome you. I hope you can forgive me."
Yang Xuan waved his hand and picked up the tea on the table. He took a sip and said, "Your Majesty, you don't have to be so polite. I am here for personal matters and not for a state visit. There is no need to welcome you."
"Although that is the case, it is my fault for being rude. I hope Master Yang can forgive me." After a pause, he looked hesitant and suddenly asked, "Master Yang, I heard that Master Yuan has visited you before. Is that true?"
"I have indeed met Brother Yuan once." Yang Xuan put down his teacup and glanced at Luo Xiuran.
"When Master Yuan dealt with the Lin family this time, this Prince also tried to mediate, but …" He looked at Yang Xuan and realized that Yang Xuan was still expressionless. Thus, he let out a long sigh and continued, "However, Master Yuan is Chu Yun Country's only Great Master Protector. Even this Prince has to be courteous to him. I hope Great Master Yang won't blame me."
After saying that, he glanced at Yang Xuan, seemingly observing his reaction.
Yang Xuan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, what are you talking about? As the ruler of a country, Your Majesty has to deal with a myriad of affairs every day. How can you care about such trivial matters?"
"Anyway, I'm also at fault this time. I'll definitely compensate the Lin family in the future," said Luo Xiuran.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Yang Xuan looked at him strangely. He didn't know what Luo Xiuran was trying to do by beating around the bush.
"Alas, Great Master Yang doesn't know." Luo Xiuran let out a long sigh and said, "Master Yuan is like the sun in the sky in our Yun Country. In recent years, the wealth he has amassed is comparable to that of a country. Yet, he is still plotting against the small business of the Lin family. I really don't know what he wants with so much wealth."
Yang Xuan had a half-smile on his face. This was the second time that Luo Xiuran had intentionally or unintentionally revealed her dissatisfaction with Yuan Cheng.
Yang Xuan didn't want to beat around the bush with Luo Xiuran, so he said directly, "Your Majesty, if you have something to say, just say it. There's no need to beat around the bush."
Luo Xiuran had an awkward look on her face. After thinking for a while, she decided to tell the truth. "I wonder if Great Master Yang knows any other Xiantian Masters? Can you recommend one or two? The entire Yun Country will definitely welcome them with open arms. "
Her words were very clear, and Yang Xuan suddenly understood. It turned out that Luo Xiuran was dissatisfied with Yuan Cheng and wanted to support another Great Master Protector to balance things out.
"Your Majesty, aren't you afraid that I will tell Brother Yuan about this?" Yang Xuan asked curiously.
"Of course I'm afraid." Luo Xiuran looked at Yang Xuan and said, "But will Great Master Yang do it?"
Yang Xuan didn't reply immediately. He just smiled and didn't say anything.
For a moment, the two people in the hall were silent. After a long while, Yang Xuan glanced at the two guards behind Luo Xiuran and asked, "Aren't you afraid that the two of them will spill the beans?"
"These two are my confidants. They won't leak anything," Luo Xiuran said firmly.
Yang Xuan's sharp senses detected the look in the eyes of the two guards, and he praised Luo Xiuran in his heart for knowing how to conduct herself.
He pondered for a moment before saying, "Your Majesty, to be honest, I don't have any candidates for now."
Luo Xiuran didn't show the slightest disappointment and said, "Great Master Yang, I have a presumptuous request."
"Please speak, Your Majesty."
Luo Xiuran stood up and didn't put on the airs of a monarch. Instead, she cupped her fists and solemnly said to Yang Xuan, "Great Master Yang is young, but you are already standing at the peak of martial arts. In the future, the Yan Yang Family will definitely become a holy land for martial arts. I would like to make an agreement with Great Master Yang. If another Innate Expert appears in the Yang Family in the future, please come to the Yun Country.
Yang Xuan was stunned. It wasn't until this moment that he truly understood what Luo Xiuran was planning.
Anyone could see that Yang Xuan had a promising future. Such a young Innate Expert would definitely step into a higher realm in the future. Yang Xuan was bound to cultivate Innate Experts for the Yang Family in the future. Therefore, Luo Xiuran's original intention of investing in Yang Xuan in advance was to build a relationship with Yang Xuan and hitch a ride on his future celebrity status.
If the Yang Family had a Master Protector in the Yun Country, would Yang Xuan be able to ignore it if something happened to the Yun Country?
Yang Xuan was deep in thought, but Luo Xiuran didn't show any signs of anxiousness and waited quietly.
At this moment, Yang Xuan also understood why he dared to come here and say these words without fear of Yuan Cheng finding out.
As long as Yang Xuan agreed to this matter, even if Yuan Cheng found out in the future, he wouldn't dare to say anything.
The ruler of a country had great foresight and was indeed extraordinary.
However, Yang Xuan felt that this proposal wasn't bad for the Yang Family. They couldn't put all their eggs in one basket. If there was a change in the Yan Country in the future, there was still the Yun Country.
He was originally prepared to find a way to help Yang Qingshan step into the Innate Realm when he returned this time. Only then could he travel with peace of mind.
Originally, he wanted to help Sixth Uncle Yang Qingshu, but he hadn't reached the peak of the tenth level yet, so he could only think about it in the future.
"Alright!" Yang Xuan nodded.
Yang Xuan wasn't a wishy-washy person. Once he made up his mind, he agreed without hesitation. He didn't even ask what benefits Luo Xiuran would promise the Yang Family.
Luo Xiuran was pleasantly surprised. Although he also thought that Yang Xuan would eventually agree, he didn't expect Yang Xuan to agree so decisively.
From this, he could see Yang Xuan's character. He wasn't someone who liked to play tricks. He was straightforward and upright.
"Master Yang, there's a mountain in the east of Luoyun City called Luofu. Recently, I'm preparing to develop it. I wonder if Master Yang is interested in participating?" Luo Xiuran asked with a smile.
Presumably, this was the benefit. Yang Xuan understood that Luo Xiuran was being polite when he said that they would develop it together. In fact, he wanted to give the mountain to the Yang Family after it was completed.
"It would be impolite to decline!" Yang Xuan smiled and didn't say anything else. The conversation between smart people was simple and clear.
After the major matter was finalized, Luo Xiuran was also physically and mentally relieved. He wanted to host a banquet in the palace to entertain Yang Xuan, but Yang Xuan declined. In the end, he left regretfully.
However, although he looked regretful on the surface, he was very happy on the inside.
When the construction of Luofu Mountain was completed, Yang Xuan would send people to receive it. As long as one wasn't blind, they would know the meaning behind this. Presumably, at that time, even Yuan Cheng would have to tolerate him.
"Master Yuan, you really went too far. I had no choice but to do this." Luo Xiuran sneered in his heart.
After Luo Xiuran left, Yang Xuan sent people to find Lin Cheng-fan.
"Master Yang, His Majesty left?" Lin Cheng-fan looked at Yang Xuan with sorrow in his heart.
This was power, this was the deterrence of a Xiantian Master. It was completely above imperial power. Even the ruler of a country would have to come in person if he wanted to see Yang Xuan.
At this moment, he yearned for this supreme power.
Yang Xuan ignored his words and took a sip of tea. "Lin family head, after a while, my Lin family will send people over to settle in Falling Cloud City. At that time, I hope that Lin family head can take care of us."
In fact, when the Yang family came here, there was no need for the Lin family to take care of them. Luo Xiuran would naturally arrange everything and treat the Yang family as distinguished guests. However, the Lin family still had a certain amount of power in the Yun Country. The Yang family was new here, and with such a local snake supporting them, they could quickly take root.
"Master Yang, don't worry. I will personally arrange it when the time comes." Lin Cheng-fan naturally agreed, but he was very curious. He didn't know why Yang Xuan would send people here. After thinking for a while, he said, "Master Yang, the Lin family has a few manors elsewhere. I will send people to clean them up now."
"No need. By the way, do you know Luofu Mountain?" Yang Xuan asked.
"Luofu Mountain?" Lin Cheng-fan said curiously, "Luofu Mountain is a mountain range close to Falling Cloud City. The mountain is not high, but the scenery is pleasant. It has always belonged to the imperial family and has never been open to the public. I wonder why Master Yang is asking about this?"
"It's nothing. Luo Xiuran gave this mountain to me," Yang Xuan said lightly.
"What?" Lin Cheng-fan didn't realize who he was talking about at first, but when he realized that he was talking about the monarch of the Yun Country and understood the meaning of his words, he was immediately dumbfounded.
He immediately understood the purpose of His Majesty's visit, which was to rope in Yang Xuan.
In order to rope in Yang Xuan, Luo Xiuran actually gave a mountain to Yang Xuan. It was a big deal.
"By the way, there is one more thing I forgot to tell Master Yang." Lin Cheng-fan sighed for a while and suddenly remembered something.
"Oh, what is it?"
"Just now, an angel came to the Lin family and brought His Majesty's decree to betroth the Ninth Princess to my son, Zhu Yan." Lin Cheng-fan sighed.
Yang Xuan didn't expect Luo Xiuran to play such a trick, but it was also reasonable. He must have prepared a backup plan. Since he couldn't rope in Yang Xuan, he took a step back and used the marriage to rope in the Lin family and express goodwill to Yang Xuan.
"This is a good thing. Why do I see that you are still frowning?" Yang Xuan said with a smile.
"Master Yang, you must be joking. How can my Lin family be connected to the imperial family by marriage?" Lin Cheng-fan's mind was very clear and he didn't have the slightest bit of complacency. "Isn't it because of Master Yang's face?"
Yang Xuan naturally knew that he was telling the truth and smiled without saying anything.
"It's just that, what should we do with this marriage, Master Yang?" Lin Cheng-fan was also very helpless. Logically speaking, this was indeed a good thing. Being connected to the imperial family by marriage, the Lin family would be relatives of the imperial family from now on. Not only would their status be noble, but there were also many benefits. However, he had to ask for Yang Xuan's opinion. If he didn't ask, he would feel uneasy.
"This is a good thing. Accept it." Yang Xuan smiled. He then asked curiously, "The Ninth Princess is Luo Xiuran's daughter?"
He saw that Luo Xiuran was only in his thirties. His daughter must be very young. Was it really good to be betrothed to someone at such a young age?
"The Ninth Princess is His Majesty's younger sister." Lin Cheng-fan sighed in his heart. Perhaps only a Xiantian master like Yang Xuan dared to call His Majesty by his name.
"I see." Yang Xuan was speechless. It turned out that he had misunderstood.
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