Chapter 877 (2/2)
“I did not expect that my friend actually belonged to the Elixir Alliance of the East Continent, please forgive my shortsightedness for not recognizing which Elder of the Elixir Alliance you study under.”
After saying that, Gu Xian closely examined Lin Jing before continuing,
“I do not wish to deceive you, my fellow Daoist.
Hundreds of years ago, Elder Gu confessed, I went to the Elixir Alliance with the old Hall Master and met several elders there, yet I am relatively unfamiliar with you.”
Elder Gu’s words were exceedingly polite, yet the implication was clear—he had not met Lin Jing before and now doubted Lin Jing’s identity within the Elixir Alliance.
And after those words were uttered, although Elder Gu’s face still bore a smile, Lin Jing distinctly felt the atmosphere in the space become somewhat oppressive.
It was normal for Elder Gu to have doubts about Lin Jing.
After all, it had only been a few decades since Lin Jing joined the Elixir Alliance.
Besides, within the Elixir Alliance, aside from a few elders, there were very few who possessed a cultivation at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and these few individuals were not unknown.
Lin Jing claimed to be an individual from the Elixir Alliance and also possessed a cultivation at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, but Elder Gu did not recognize him, which naturally aroused his suspicion.
Particularly since Elder Gu’s purpose in coming here was to pursue the traitors of Seven Seas Hall, facing such an unfamiliar person claiming to be from the Elixir Alliance, he naturally had many questions for Lin Jing.
Moreover, he was prepared if Lin Jing could not produce evidence to prove his own identity, it was highly likely that he would make a move directly.
The meaning behind Elder Gu’s actions was clear to Lin Jing.
Lin Jing also had no intention of creating conflict with the other party over such matters, especially since Lin Jing had questions of his own for the other party about those ‘traitors’…
Regarding the ‘traitors’ mentioned by Elder Gu, Lin Jing had a guess—it was very likely related to Ye Mingyi, so he wanted to inquire with Elder Gu.
Following that,
Lin Jing directly presented his Elixir Alliance Elder Token and then spoke,
“I wonder if Elder Gu has heard about the newly promoted elder of the Elixir Alliance…”
Lin Jing, having been promoted to elder, did not stay long within the Elixir Alliance before he left and began his journey home.
But on the return trip, the journey was long, and they did not rush on their way, even staying for a while in both the Inner Sea and the Western Demon Region.
Therefore, by now, Lin Jing’s promotion to elder had happened three years ago.
The news had spread long ago, and barring any surprises, Elder Gu should be aware of it.
Seeing the token in Lin Jing’s hand and listening to his words, Elder Gu immediately reacted, exclaiming in surprise:
“It’s you…”
“You are the newly promoted Elder Lin of the Elixir Alliance from three years ago?”
After saying this, Elder Gu spoke again to Lin Jing,
“Lin… Lin Daoyou…”
“I wonder if you could let this old man take a look at your Elder Token, as I have seen one before when I met with your Elixir Alliance’s Elder Wen, with whom I got along on the first meeting.”
“Now, due to matters concerning our Seven Seas Hall, it has been a long time since I saw Elder Wen, and I do miss him.
I wonder how is Elder Wen doing now?”
Though Elder Gu was behaving very politely, Lin Jing knew that even now, he still harbored doubts about Lin Jing’s identity.
Lin Jing did not dally and simply tossed over his Elder Token.
Elder Gu caught the token and examined it carefully.
After the examination, Elder Gu seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and then the oppressive atmosphere in the surroundings also vanished.
Having checked the token, Elder Gu saluted Lin Jing with his hands clasped before speaking,
“I truly apologize for causing so much trouble for Lin Daoyou.”
“I only hope that Lin Daoyou can understand.”
Having finished speaking, Elder Gu returned Lin Jing’s Elder Token along with it.
Lin Jing took the token and replied,
“It’s nothing…”
“Elder Gu’s actions were for the sake of the Seven Seas Hall, I naturally understand.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Gu, smiling, said to Lin Jing,
“Elder Lin, despite your young age, you are already an elder of the Elixir Alliance, not only endowed with exceptional talent but also with a magnanimous heart, which is truly admirable.”
“It’s a pity that I still have to capture the traitor of Seven Seas Hall and cannot leave for the time being, otherwise I would definitely enjoy a few drinks with Elder Lin.”
Hearing these words, Lin Jing couldn’t help but express his curiosity,
“I have also heard some things concerning the Inner Sea, only knowing that there were some conflicts between your hall, the Changyun Clan, and the Shocking Seas Alliance.”
“Haven’t both sides already ceased hostilities?
How come there’s now a traitor?”
At this, Elder Gu couldn’t help but sigh,
“Lin Daoyou, having been immersed in the Elixir Alliance, you might not be aware that the traitor is truly the instigator behind all that has transpired…”