Lin Xia's eyes lit up at the sight of the tall and imposing pavilion.
As the two of them stepped through the main entrance, a vast hall appeared before them. Within the hall, there were numerous counters filled with a dazzling array of items.
Spiritual herbs, elixirs, weapons, demonic crystals, martial arts... there were countless items, too many to list.
Looking around, various items filled their vision, and none of them seemed ordinary.
Lin Xia immediately walked towards the counters, but upon seeing the prices, which were all measured in Yang Yuan Stones, with most items costing ten Yang Yuan Stones or more, she couldn't help but sigh.
"So expensive!" Lin Xia exclaimed.
Although the Lin Clan had a Yang Yuan Stone Mine, it had only just begun to be exploited and couldn't withstand their extravagance yet.
"Get lost!"
Suddenly, a deep voice broke the noise in the hall.
Lin Yun and Lin Xia were also drawn to it.
Looking up, they saw a man in brocade robes standing in front of a counter, striking Lin Dong from behind with his palm.
Lin Dong turned around, and his powerful Origin Power quickly surged to his fist. He then counter-attacked with a punch, colliding with the man's palm wind.
*"Bang!"*
A strong gust of wind erupted, and the man in brocade robes was forced back a step.
"It's Lin Dong, let's go quickly." Lin Yun immediately rushed over... How dare someone bully his Oudoudou.
Hmph, Lin Dong is the only one he can bully!
As Lin Yun rushed towards Lin Dong, another middle-aged man attacked Lin Dong. The man released his Origin Power, revealing his Heavenly Yuan Realm strength. His large hand, like an eagle's claw, grabbed down at Lin Dong's head.
Lin Dong's expression changed. He quickly formed hand seals, preparing to use the Mystic Gate Seal.
Suddenly, a tall figure rushed over and blocked in front of him.
Lin Yun pointed a finger, striking the opponent's palm. Instantly, a bloody finger-sized hole appeared in the man's palm.
The Pure Yuan Finger, having reached perfection, possessed terrifying destructive power. Few people in the same realm could withstand Lin Yun's finger strike, and this middle-aged man was only in the early stage of the Heavenly Yuan Realm.
"Ah!"
The middle-aged man screamed, blood dripping from his palm.
The three of them looked at Lin Yun in surprise, not expecting this young man to be in the Heavenly Yuan Realm and possess such strong power.
"Fighting is prohibited in the Curiosity Shop. Don't you know this rule?"
An old man's voice came, and everyone looked over to see a gray-robed old man who had appeared behind Lin Dong at some point.
"Master Yan." The man in brocade robes quickly bowed.
Beside him was a young girl in a light red dress, who also respectfully said, "Master Yan, Qing Xu was rude. Please be magnanimous, Master."
As for the middle-aged man injured by Lin Yun, he could only endure the pain and stand behind the man in brocade robes.
The person called Master Yan looked at Lin Yun with a hint of curiosity.
It was rare for someone of this age to reach the Heavenly Yuan Realm.
Lin Yun quickly explained, "This is our first time here, and we really didn't know the rules. Besides, they were the ones who attacked first."
"Yes, I saw it. It's not your fault." Master Yan nodded, then looked at Lin Dong and said kindly,
"Young man, are you interested in becoming a Symbol Master?"
"Symbol Master?!"
Lin Dong was stunned and seemed a little hesitant, looking at Lin Yun.
They had heard Lin Xia talk about Symbol Masters on their way here. It was a powerful and rare profession with a noble status.
The people around them looked at Lin Dong in surprise. They all knew Master Yan's identity and status in Flame City, and countless people wanted to learn the Symbol Dao from him but had no opportunity.
And now he was actively extending an olive branch to a young man.
"Symbol Masters are very powerful. If you want to learn, give it a try." Lin Yun encouraged Lin Dong.
In the original work, Lin Dong didn't follow Master Yan to learn to be a Symbol Master, mainly because he was worried about exposing the Stone Talisman in his palm.
However, his worry was unnecessary. The Stone Talisman was the second divine object. Master Yan probably hadn't even heard of it, let alone recognized it.
"Learn it, Lin Dong. It's such a good opportunity, why not learn? If you learn it, our Lin Clan will have a Symbol Master." Seeing Lin Dong hesitate, Lin Xia also walked over and excitedly patted Lin Dong's back. From the reactions of the people around her, she could also tell that Master Yan was not simple.
Lin Xia, with her social boldness, bravely said, "Master Yan, I'm very interested in Symbol Masters. Look at me, can I learn?"
"You?" Master Yan smiled, then his eyes narrowed, and a surge of mental energy was released, enveloping Lin Xia.
"Oh, she actually has a bit of mental talent."
Master Yan was slightly surprised. He didn't expect Lin Xia to also have some mental talent, but it was far inferior to Lin Dong's.
People with mental talent were rare, one in ten thousand, so to speak.
These three people who suddenly appeared, two of them possessed mental talent.
He couldn't help but look at Lin Yun, and his mental energy probed towards Lin Yun.
Hmm? Lin Yun felt a surge of mental energy heading towards his glabella. He immediately activated the mental energy in his mind, instinctively wanting to block this external force.
"Oh!" Master Yan's expression changed, his pupils shaking... Such strong mental energy, it was already comparable to that of a One Seal Symbol Master.
He stared at Lin Yun with fervent eyes, "Have you cultivated mental energy?"
"Lin Yun doesn't even know what a Symbol Master is, how could he have cultivated mental energy? Master, are you mistaken?" Before Lin Yun could answer, the socially adept Lin Xia had already spoken for him.
She had just explained about Symbol Masters to Lin Yun and the other person that morning, believing she knew more than them.
Hearing this, Master Yan's eyes instantly lit up, and he muttered in shock, "Genius, an unparalleled genius!"
He looked at Lin Yun as if he were looking at an unparalleled treasure.
Lin Yun was speechless. Was it really that big of a deal?
Although he felt his mental talent was definitely high, he didn't expect Master Yan's reaction to be so exaggerated.
Such fervent eyes definitely meant he wanted to take him as a disciple.
Lin Yun did have some thoughts about becoming Master Yan's disciple. After all, Master Yan was the strongest Symbol Master they could come into contact with in the early stages.
Moreover, he was a Symbol Master with a good personality and reputation.
As the saying goes, "The master leads you through the door, but cultivation depends on the individual." This "leading through the door" is very important.
He was completely ignorant about the path of a Symbol Master right now, so having someone to open the door was crucial.
In the original work, although Lin Dong didn't become Master Yan's disciple, Master Yan did impart knowledge to Lin Dong; he was the one who opened the door to the Symbol Master path for Lin Dong.
"Let's try the task first."
Task: Become Master Yan's disciple. Reward: Mental +2, Comprehension +2, Elementary Symbol Dao Talent.
"Such a generous reward." Lin Yun was secretly startled.
Becoming Master Yan's disciple was even more worthwhile.
"Are you willing to become a Symbol Master? As long as you are willing, this old man will personally teach you." Master Yan looked at Lin Yun with excitement and anticipation.
Seeing the distinguished Master Yan react in such a way, everyone around was stunned.
Especially the young man in brocade clothes and the middle-aged man injured by Lin Yun.
Originally, both of them harbored resentment towards Lin Yun, thinking of finding an opportunity to retaliate later.
But now, seeing Master Yan's attitude, they were thinking about how to gain Lin Yun's forgiveness and avoid being held accountable by him.
Master Yan's status in Flame City was, to a certain extent, no weaker than the City Lord of Flame City! Let alone him, even his father wouldn't dare to offend him.
"Okay." Lin Yun nodded reservedly.
Upon hearing this, Master Yan's mood instantly brightened, and his old face bloomed into a smile like a chrysanthemum. "The three of you, follow me."
After taking two steps, Master Yan turned to look at the young man in brocade clothes and the girl in the red dress, his eyes sharp. "Right, what happened just now was your fault first. Let's just let it go and don't cause any more trouble, understand?"
"Understood, understood!" The young man in brocade clothes immediately bowed.
The girl in the red dress also quickly said, "Qing Xu understands."
Under everyone's gaze, Lin Yun and the other two followed Master Yan into the inner chamber of the Curiosity Shop.
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