The elegant figure was clothed in a moon-white robe, and his long black hair was loosely tied behind his head, highlighting his handsome, warm face and clear, deep eyes.
All gazes shifted to the stage when Lin Xun appeared and disbelief shone in their eyes.
He’s so young!
He looked like the son of an ordinary next-door neighbor. Most youngsters of his age would still be training hard and trying to improve themselves. They might be full of youthful energy, but they needed time to ferment to stand out from the crowd.
However, Lin Xun was different. He had greatly surpassed his peers in terms of achievements and shocked the whole world.
Who would have imagined that a teenager would reach a transcendent stage in the art of runes, surpass his seniors, and put many older generation rune grandmasters to shame?
Who would have thought that the youngster would rise like a star and remain standing tall and never be knocked down in the many storms and hardships he had been through?
What was a heaven pride?
He was!
He excelled above the rest, had unrivaled talent, and was different from the world!Everyone couldn’t help but have the same thought—If a monster-like teenager like him was given enough time to rise, what sort of dazzling brilliance would bloom from him?
Only Luo Feng’s face was overcast with a frown. Lin Xun’s words felt a little rude to him.
“Haha, what I said is true. Since ancient times, no rune master could guarantee success when casting a rune armament. Little friend, you are amazing, and I also appreciate talents but you are still too young and so you might not know much about rune armaments.” Luo Feng chuckled as he spoke calmly, showing the demeanor of a rune master. But his second half of the sentence was clearly a jab at Lin Xun.
He implied that although Lin Xun was amazing, he was too young and had much more to learn!
Lin Xun smiled on the stage. “I heard you say that Old Mo is not qualified to ask you to explain anything, but now I want to say to you that, although I am young, I have made a rune armament. Do you think you are qualified to give me advice?”
Everyone twitched, surprised that Lin Xun would bite Luo Feng the moment he appeared on the stage!
Who was Luo Feng?
He was one of the few great rune founders from the Divine Workshop and enjoyed a lofty and transcendent status, respected by the rune masters all over the world.
Lin Xun’s direct and impolite words shocked everyone.
However, after a thought, everyone sighed. Who in the Forbidden City didn’t know that Lin Xun was a fearless and perverse young man?
He disregarded even the imperial family and the high clans such as Chi Clan, the Zuo Clan and the Qin Clan, so how would he be afraid of Luo Feng?
Luo Feng’s face darkened. The fact that a young junior had questioned him in front of everyone was undoubtedly a provocation to him and an insult to his authority and dignity.
“Lin Xun, it is understandable that youngsters like you are more arrogant, but if you think you can act lawlessly and disregard everyone because you made a rune armament then you are wrong!” Luo Feng said in an intimidating manner.
“Luo Feng, what do you mean by that? When did Lin Xun act lawlessly? Don’t put that label on him for no reason. This all started because you took advantage of your seniority to patronize other people. Lin Xun only retorted once, but it already made you so furious,” Old Mo snapped.
He knew that words could sometimes destroy a person. Luo Feng had a lofty status in the world of runes, so his words would no doubt create rumors and spark hatred for Lin Xun.
That would be a serious blow to the youngster’s reputation.
“Old Mo, please pay attention to your identity. You are still working for the Divine Workshop of the empire. Do you think I won’t dare to punish you for disrespecting your superiors?” Luo Feng responded in an imposing tone.
He was truly infuriated. All famous figures had gathered today, but Lin Xun and Old Mo had repeatedly provoked him and embarrassed him. How could he stand them?
“Are you threatening me?” Old Mo’s face was overcast with a fierce frown.
Lin Xun suddenly laughed out loud. “I would have almost forgotten this if you didn’t remind me, but it’s not too late now. Now, I officially invite Old Mo to join Mind Cleansing Peak of the Lin Family.” His expression turned completely serious.
He had long wanted to work with Old Mo and now that Luo Feng threatened Old Mo, he wouldn’t be polite to him.
His words caused an uproar in the audience. It was just a conference, but it brought up a grudge between Old Mo and Luo Feng. No one had expected that.
Old Mo’s lips quivered. He knew that Lin Xun suddenly appeared and confronted Luo Feng to help him!
“Ridiculous! Young man, you are too arrogant! How can you take away a rune master of the Divine Workshop as you wish?” Luo Feng laughed out loud. “Masters like Old Mo who made the new type of Violet Hero Battleship have an extremely important role in the empire. I believe no one will allow Old Mo to leave.” He said resolutely, giving no chance for Lin Xun to speak.
Everyone nodded secretly. The Divine Workshop held an extremely important place in the empire and was under the direct control of the imperial family and the military.
It is indeed very difficult for Lin Xun to take Old Mo.
However, Lin Xun stated coldly, “You are wrong. The new Violet Hero Battleship was designed and developed by me and Old Mo. You guys forcibly took Old Mo away. He didn’t want to serve you all. I also would have been captured already if Old Mo hadn’t protected me. I haven’t settled this with you yet!”
His announcement shocked the audience!
No one had ever thought that Lin Xun had contributed to the new Violet Hero Battleship!
But they were more shocked that the people from Divine Workshop had attacked Lin Xun and Old Mo!
For a good while, it was utterly silent and everyone donned complicated expressions.
“Nonsense!” Luo Feng raged, his hair sticking up in anger.
“You know best if this is true or not. I don’t have time to argue with you. I will seek justice in the future.”
Lin Xun’s expression was calm, but his dark eyes flashed coldly. He had suppressed this matter in his heart for many years and now that everything had been brought to light, he wouldn’t be polite any more.
He had to do so to repay Old Mo for his kindness back then.
“Are you challenging the Divine Workshop?” Luo Feng’s eyes were filled with chilling rage.
“The Divine Workshop serves the empire and does not belong to you. You are not qualified to represent the Divine Workshop.” Lin Xun’s expression became calmer. “I am doing this to find the culprit and get justice for Old Mo.”
“How ridiculous! This is too ridiculous.”
Luo Feng sprang up angrily. “You’re just a junior. Do you really think you can take Old Mo away from the Divine Workshop?”
The situation had become much more tense and was almost spiraling out of control.
“Brother Luo, be quiet. What happened back then only involved you, Old Mo and I, so don’t let others see us as jokes.” Lady Baohua suddenly sighed, and a tinge of frustration crossed her elegant and beautiful face.
Everyone was shocked again. They realized that the conflict involved some secrets that no one knew about.
“Yes, this matter started because of the three of us. Lin Xun, you don’t need to interfere. Let me settle it myself. I have been a fool for half my life, but if I don’t personally put an end to this grudge, I will die with regret!” Old Mo said unwaveringly.
He cast a pleading look mixed with gratitude at Lin Xun, which made Lin Xun’s heart tremble.
He looked taken aback and finally sighed and didn't say another word.
“Hmph!” Luo Feng snorted coldly, flung his sleeve, and stormed away.
Everyone looked at each other in bewilderment. No one expected that a high and mighty rune founder of the Divine Workshop would storm away in a rage.
What kind of relationship was there between him, Old Mo and Lady Baohua?
No one knew.
Not even Lin Xun.
However, there was no doubt that Lin Xun’s interference had brought the grudge between them back up and an end to it would occur soon.
“Old Mo, no matter what, I will always stand by your side if you need me. Let’s see if Luo Feng dares to do anything to you!” Lin Xun whispered to Old Mo.
Old Mo’s expression was complicated.
This little disturbance came to an end.
The atmosphere wasn’t as joyous and lively as before, but when Lin Xun announced that he would personally craft a rune armament to anyone with the antidote to the Demon Tribulation Poison, everyone became stirred up.
In truth, many people had previously heard the news but only then did they receive confirmation from Lin Xun and knew that it wasn’t a joke.
Demon Tribulation Poison!
It was an extremely rare poison and was deadly and mysterious. It was rumored to come from the Darkness Race. Once inflicted, a cultivator’s cultivation base would be blocked, and demons would infiltrate their hearts.
All the powerful figures present began to rack their brains. They had already made the decision to do everything they could do to search for an antidote for the Demon Tribulation Poison after the conference ended.
“Of course, you will have to prepare the rune materials for the rune armament yourself. I can’t afford them because I am now very poor after crafting the Shattered Tragedy Spear.” Lin Xun shrugged.
A burst of friendly laughter sounded from the audience.
Not long after that, Lin Xun stepped off the stage and left the rest of the conference for Li An to preside over.
“Everyone, our Stone Cauldron Alms have obtained Master Lin Xun’s consent and will provide a special benefit to those in attendance. On this special occasion, we will auction a special prize!” Li An’s words captured everyone’s attention.
“The lucky person who wins the auction will have the opportunity to commission Master Lin Xun to craft a rune armament for them!”
The audience buzzed with excitement. Many people’s spirits were lifted. The opportunity that they had been waiting for had come!
Correct, Lin Xun’s special prize was like an opportunity to them.
This was because it was related to a rune armament!