"So senior, did you manage to obtain what you wanted?" Chu Feng asked.
"I did, but there's a bit of a complication." At that, Long Lin changed the subject and asked, "By the way, do you know how I managed to find you?"
"That's actually what I was going to ask you, senior," Chu Feng said.
Previously, the Heaven-Devouring Qilin had mentioned that someone was secretly observing him. Chu Feng had assumed it was Taishi Xingzhong.
But now it seemed it had been Long Lin.
Long Lin had discovered him back then and had been secretly following him the entire time.
But Chu Feng had been disguised at that point.
He was confident in his concealment techniques. Setting aside his cultivation, he had received the personal teachings of Qin Jiu himself.
So Chu Feng was certain that Long Lin couldn't have known his identity back then. In that case… why had he been observing him in secret?
"We can discuss our matters at leisure. Didn't you need to use Taishi Xingzhong's son to save your friend?"
"Why not head over now?" Long Lin asked.
"Senior, there's no rush," Chu Feng said.
The truth was, Chu Feng didn't entirely trust Long Lin. After all, he didn't know the man well, and he had committed an act of rebellion.
As for the matter of Long Xue, if it was true, then his motives were understandable. In Chu Feng's position, he might have done the same thing.
But he couldn't verify its authenticity.
So naturally, he didn't want to reveal Bai Yunqing's location.
As for Bai Yunqing's injuries, while they were indeed severe, Chu Feng had managed to stabilize his condition. As long as they could obtain the bloodline, he would recover. There was still time to wait.
"Are you really not in a hurry?" Long Lin asked.
"Really not in a hurry," Chu Feng said.
"Then fine. Let's sit and chat."
As he spoke, Long Lin crossed his legs and sat directly on the ground, showing none of the airs one might expect from the Heavenly River's overlord.
His casual manner truly made him seem like an old friend.
Seeing this, Chu Feng likewise sat down cross-legged.
Long Lin produced a peculiar compass. It was ancient and exquisitely crafted, and right now, its indicator was pointing directly at Chu Feng.
"Senior, what does this mean?" Chu Feng asked.
"I've already obtained the Ancestral Dragon's dragon marrow. But the dragon marrow of the Ancestral Dragon is extremely violent. It must be tempered before it can be used for Xue'er."
"And this tempering process requires a human to carry it out," Long Lin said.
"Please continue, senior," Chu Feng said.
"An ordinary person naturally cannot withstand the power of the dragon marrow. Not only could I not do it, but neither could anyone else of my Totem Dragon Clan."
"Later, guided by a powerful expert, only someone whose soul has reached a certain level of strength can withstand the dragon marrow's power."
"This compass was given to me by that expert. It is specifically designed to test one's soul strength."
"He said, if I could find such a person, there would be a chance to temper the dragon marrow."
"But I had never seen this compass move — until you drew near," Long Lin said.
"Senior, are you asking me to help temper the dragon marrow?" Chu Feng asked.
"Mm." Long Lin nodded.
"How would it work?" Chu Feng asked.
"I will use a supreme treasure to disguise you as someone who possesses my dragon clan's bloodline."
"Then the dragon marrow will be fused into that false bloodline, and your body will be used to temper the dragon marrow," Long Lin said.
"But it is extremely violent, and you will need to adapt to it."
"Once you have fully adapted, its violent force will subside. When the tempering is complete, it can be used for Xue'er," Long Lin said.
"Senior, can you guarantee that if I temper this dragon marrow, you will return the position of Totem Dragon Clan leader?" Chu Feng asked.
"As long as Xue'er can recover, of course. That was my intention all along," Long Lin said.
"That's all well and good from your perspective, but what about those Totem Dragon Clan members who followed you and participated in the rebellion? Are they willing?" Chu Feng asked.
"Leave that to me. I have my own way of handling it," Long Lin said.
"I hope senior won't lie to me," Chu Feng said with a smile.
"Young friend Chu Feng, there is no need for me to deceive you," Long Lin said.
"Then senior, may I go in and see them?" Chu Feng was referring, of course, to Long Chengyu and the others.