The sound of the fracture wasn’t loud; if it weren’t so quiet in the reception hall, it wouldn’t have been so clear.

Lin Tian squinted his eyes with a smile, his harmless appearance was indeed a good disguise.

Lin Tian voluntarily let go of his hand, and Xu Xichao’s unconscious hand hung like it was dislocated.

Xu Xichao wore an incredulous expression; what had just happened, he still wasn’t clear. Why was his hand numb? How did it fracture inexplicably?

Upon seeing the chrysanthemum-like smile on Lin Tian’s face, Xu Xichao finally understood, the rumors were true, he was indeed a Golden Core expert!

There were many rumors about Lin Tian, even the Xu Family couldn’t fully grasp them.

Some said Lin Tian was a Golden Core expert.

Others said Lin Tian only had superb medical skills and knew some alchemy recipes.

Yet others said Lin Tian was a disciple sent out by some reclusive, prominent family for training.

The myriad speculations were like a kaleidoscope, dazzlin and blurring the truth.

A handshake can express many meanings, but they are all friendly. It’s also a good way to test the opponent’s strength, but this method can easily backfire, just like it did with Xu Xichao now.

Losing to a junior, especially one he provoked himself, he was embarrassed even though he had suffered a loss, he had to swallow his pride.

Everyone present, except Xiang Ming, was worldly-wise. They naturally noticed these little actions, but since it was between the two of them, Xu Beishan couldn’t intervene.

Xv Baiping and her mother saw that Lin Tian hadn’t suffered a loss, and naturally pretended as if this incident never happened.

Xu Xichao looked down, gave Lin Tian a meaningfully deep look, then finally sat back in his chair.

He circulated his inner strength throughout his body, cautiously impacting the acupoints on his arm. He couldn’t understand how Lin Tian had sealed these acupoints; it was too peculiar.

Lin Tian also sat back down, with no expression on his face, which in the eyes of Xu Beishan and others seemed more like he was showing off.

"Uncle, I have a suggestion, I wonder if it is appropriate to say?" Lin Tian said lightly.

Xu Xichao looked up at Lin Tian, "Speak."

"I know the Xu Family cultivates Charming Skill to cultivate one’s nature; this mindset is especially important, so don’t think about any deviant paths." Lin Tian then showed a smug smile, speaking in an elder’s tone: "My Golden Core was cultivated this way, experience talking."

"..."

Xu Xichao’s face was alternating between pale and red, but he couldn’t do anything to Lin Tian, he simply hummed quietly as if he hadn’t heard.

Xu Beishan maintained an indifferent expression, like he hadn’t heard either. Having seen Xu Xichao’s embarrassing state, it became clear to him that Lin Tian was indeed a genuine Golden Core expert.

To have cultivated a Golden Core at such a young age, perhaps it was only possible during the flourishing times of ancient martial arts?

In modern times, Lin Tian is undoubtedly a miracle. Of course, much of this should be attributed to his alchemy recipes.

Xu Beishan smiled and said: "Lin, I heard from the family at Luoyan Dock that you and Miaoqiu have become a couple, is that true?"

Lin Tian wasn’t sure why the man suddenly shifted the topic there, but he nodded nonetheless.

Sitting nearby, Xiang Ming snorted heavily, obviously still quite dissatisfied.

"Haha, I never doubted my niece’s vision before, she indeed chose someone exceptional. Since we’re family, I hope calling you Lin Tian isn’t a problem?"

Lin Tian nodded; there’s no need to fight someone with a smiling face.

"We all saw what happened with Xichao earlier, my brother here just loves comparing himself to others. He heard recently that you’re a Golden Core expert and wasn’t convinced, which is why this happened, don’t take it to heart."

"I won’t." Lin Tian replied softly, he wasn’t the one with the fracture, why take it to heart?

This old man, who knows what he’s up to, suddenly acting so polite.

"Actually, there’s one more matter I wish to ask of you; before, your alchemy recipes for our Xu Family were highly effective and top quality, but there aren’t enough pills for everyone. Do you have any more recipes you could provide? Rest assured, we’ll handle it professionally, and the price will be fair."

Lin Tian’s eyes squinted slightly, secretly cursing the old fox. Why not just say you want recipes straight out? Why go through so many hoops, building relations, and flattering? What’s the point of all these tricks?

"You said we’re family already, wouldn’t withholding them be impolite?" Lin Tian said, "Just say what recipes you want; I’ll take little, not much."

Miaoqiu looked at Lin Tian calmly. Although she hadn’t interacted with this cunning guy for long, she knew he wasn’t someone who easily suffered losses. Hoping to take advantage of him is quite foolish.

Xu Beishan was also slightly surprised, so easy to talk to?

He couldn’t help but laugh, saying boisterously: "I just want one kind of recipe, one for awakening bloodline?"

Upon this request, Lin Tian instantly understood, it’s about returning the bloodline to its ancestors, just like that Xu ancestor hundreds of years ago, becoming a centuries-old menace.

The Xu Family produced one such person in the past, causing chaos among the Twelve Families, worse than conflicts between the Wang Family and the Alliance. He was someone everyone wanted to kill.

If the Xu Family obtained such a pill, and one or two lucky enough members appeared, causing chaos in the ancient martial arts circle, things would get lively.

"Such a pill is quite unconventional." Lin Tian said with some difficulty.

"Unconventional doesn’t mean nonexistent, think carefully. If you find it, regardless of the conditions, just state them; I’m willing to meet them." Xu Beishan said.

Lin Tian squinted slightly and smilingly asked, "Truly?"

Xu Beishan suddenly felt somewhat anxious, wondering if he was going too far? Rumor had it that Lin Tian wasn’t someone easy to deal with.

Xu Beishan quickly added: "As long as I can fulfill them."

Lin Tian gently tapped his fingers on the table, seemingly contemplating something.

The crowd dared not exhale too loudly, fearing they would disturb him. Only Xv Baiping quietly drank her tea, enjoying the subtle flavor.

Tap, tap, tap...

Finally, Lin Tian placed his finger on the table, saying in a deep voice: "There’s such a pill, but it also has side effects."

"What?"

"The returning of the bloodline, should it manifest with the natural charming bone. If luck favors, it can succeed, but if not, it might turn into an idiot." Lin Tian said softly.

"That serious?" Xu Beishan furrowed his brows.

"I’m not trying to frighten you, and the probability is low; there’s a 3% chance of success and a 97% chance of becoming an idiot."

"..."