Lin Qian’s straightforward refusal caused both Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian’s faces to betray their disappointment.
"In fact, we understand that our request was too abrupt and excessive; it’s understandable that young friend Lin Qian would refuse us," despite his disappointment, Zhang Tianxin still spoke with a smile.
Zhou Yian, standing beside him, also responded with a wry smile, "Indeed, the gifts we presented earlier should be considered as the establishment of good karma."
Lin Qian silently observed Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian, scrutinizing the changes in their expressions.
He noticed that they truly showed disappointment due to his refusal. Likewise, there was no hint of anger or resentment, not even in the slightest.
Neither Zhang Tianxin nor Zhou Yian used their powerful influence or positions to pressure him into giving up his Cultivation Technique; instead, they treated him with respect.
"Senior gentlemen, I fear you may have misunderstood the reason I said the technique wasn’t for sale," Lin Qian spoke up at this moment.
Hearing Lin Qian speak , Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian’s eyes brightened as they exchanged glances.
Could there be a turnaround?
"Oh? Does young friend Lin Qian have another reason for refusing us?" asked Zhang Tianxin eagerly, hoping for an answer.
Lin Qian chuckled softly and suddenly produced two thin volumes, tossing them gently in the direction of Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian.
Then, the two volumes floated over the stream, slowly drifting to the opposite side where Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian caught them in their hands, looking puzzledly at Lin Qian.
"These volumes contain part of my Cultivation Technique. After looking them over, you should understand," Lin Qian said, lifting his head to motion for them to peruse the contents.
This time, it was Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian’s turn to be astonished; Lin Qian had just refused to sell his Cultivation Technique, and now he was readily showing it to them. Although it was only a part, it was still valuable.
However, after they flipped through the volumes, both of their eyes revealed a shock.
"I see now; Elder Zhou Yian suddenly understood, "Lin Qian refused to sell it to us because he was considering our welfare."
With the realms of Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian, even just a small section of the Emperor’s Decision allowed them to perceive the subtlety of the technique.
It was a pity, however, that this technique could not be cultivated by ordinary people. If one were to force cultivation, not only would the speed of advancing through realms be slow, but there could also be a risk of life-threatening danger.
Clearly, the technique was tailored specifically for Lin Qian, and no one else could practice it.
In fact, it was exactly the case; Lin Qian’s cultivation of the Emperor’s Decision was researched and developed by Zhuge Ming in charge of the Heavenly Art Department.
Every moment, the Heavenly Art Department would monitor his body’s condition, adjusting the infusion of nature’s spiritual energy from the Huaxia Empire into his body.
It could be said that in this world, only Lin Qian could cultivate the Emperor’s Decision.
As for the three kinds of potions he used for cultivation, they were also specially made for him, and no one else could use them.
This was also the reason why Lin Qian did not sell them; selling them would equate to deceiving people.
Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian were helpless regarding this situation and could only shake their heads in disappointment.
"In fact, the situation is not as pessimistic as you two seniors might think," when Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian thought that they were probably going to leave disappointed, Lin Qian spoke again.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian looked towards Lin Qian, an expectant look in their eyes.
At that moment, Lin Qian produced two Crystal Bottles, inside which swirled a bright red Potion, and he tossed them towards Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng.
Seeing the Crystal Bottles floating towards them, Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng, as if by an unspoken agreement, both caught them in their hands, looking down with great curiosity.
They had never seen such a thing before.
"Allow me to introduce myself formally, Emperor Lin Qian of the Huaxia Empire," Lin Qian stood up and addressed the four people in front of him, "This item is a special product of my Empire named Potion, quite similar in effect to Pills, and this one is called the Strengthening Potion."
"Let this serve as a counter-gift for the seniors’ presents," having said this, Lin Qian gestured towards Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng with a wave of his hand. "My brethren, why not drink it and see for yourselves?"
Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng both directed their gazes towards Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian, and upon seeing the latter nod, they both drained the bright red liquid in one gulp.
The Strengthening Potion, described by Lin Qian and entering their stomachs, made Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng realize that a scorching medicinal power instantly swept through their bodies, permeating every sinew and bone as if igniting them.
This searing sensation made Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng gasp heavily as their Soul Power spontaneously surged forth, their Life and Death Realm’s aura violently filling the room.
Their tumultuous auras startled Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian, who sent out their consciousness to shield Lin Qian, to prevent him from being injured by the pressure.
But just at that moment, they suddenly sensed a supreme and paramount aura emerging from Lin Qian’s body, the Emperor’s will.
This aura protected Lin Qian, making him immune to the harmful auras from Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng.
Seeing the extraordinary aura surrounding Lin Qian, Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian were amazed.
They couldn’t help but wonder, what kind of background did the Huaxia Empire have to possess such a young Emperor?
Following that, their attention was promptly drawn to Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng.
Because they could clearly sense that their physical bodies were rapidly strengthening.
The tempering of the flesh is itself a lengthy process, very difficult to notice.
Such manifest improvements were almost never seen, even when taking the finest Pills, it would require some time to assimilate the medicinal power.
Certainly, this miraculous change was due to the Strengthening Potion provided by Lin Qian, and Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian had not anticipated the Potion’s effects to be so profound.
Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian shared a look of surprise.
Since Lin Qian was willing to give them this Potion as a counter-gift, it meant he was also willing to sell them such Potions.
They were very satisfied with what they saw of its effects.
"There is something I need to inquire about," Lin Qian said to Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian at this time.
"Feel free to ask," Zhang Tianxin and Zhou Yian both said with a smile, signaling for Lin Qian to speak.
Lin Qian took a deep breath, steadying his emotions before he spoke gravely, "Given your realms, seniors, and the breadth of your experience, may I ask if you have ever heard of Lin Di and Yun Yunyan?"