The news of Lin Fan becoming a Low-Grade Profound Alchemist quickly spread throughout the major factions of the Zhao State.

Some factions that had not formed a Marriage Alliance with Lin Fan felt envious after learning that he had gifted each Clan a Low-Rank Profound Grade Barrier-Breaking Pill.

They all wore expressions of envy.

Besides the Zhao State, Lin Fan's reputation had now reached the Lingxi Kingdom as well.

Because Ling Wanshu was a princess of the Lingxi Kingdom, she directly relayed this news to her brother, Ling Zhao, who was the emperor.

Of course, this was also tacitly approved by Zhao Chengyun.

Otherwise, Ling Wanshu would not have sent this news back.

After receiving this news, Ling Zhao did not rush to inform the ministers under his command.

He decided to first discuss this matter with the Clan elders.

"Zhao'er, I wonder why you have come here?"

The one speaking was none other than Ling Zhao's father, the previous emperor of the Lingxi Kingdom, who had now retired behind the scenes.

"Father, your son has an urgent matter to discuss with the Clan elders!"

"Zhao'er, tell me what it is first. The Clan elders are all in seclusion to cultivation, so it is not appropriate to disturb them."

"Unless it is an important matter, it is better not to disturb them!"

"However, seeing you arrive in such a rush, has some country mobilized troops against our Lingxi Kingdom?"

Although he had retired behind the scenes, the dignity of this Emperor Emeritus was still above that of Emperor Ling Zhao.

After all, Ling Zhao only possessed the strength of the Purple Mansion Realm Middle Stage, while this Emperor Emeritus was not far from breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm Perfection.

This was the sense of oppression brought about by powerful strength.

"Father, no country has mobilized troops against our Lingxi Kingdom; it is that a Low-Grade Profound Alchemist has appeared in the Zhao State!"

"This news was told to me by my younger sister!"

"What? How can this be!" The Emperor Emeritus was greatly shocked.

The appearance of a Profound Rank Alchemist was a major event.

Taking the Zhao State as an example, with Lin Fan's help, the Zhao State would have several more experts in the Purple Mansion Realm within a year.

In this way, it would not be long before the overall strength of the Zhao State would greatly surpass the surrounding countries.

Then, the balance between them would be broken.

It was very likely that a war would break out.

This was the ambition brought by strength.

"Zhao'er, wait here for a moment. I will notify the Clan elders immediately."

Soon, several white-haired elders appeared beside Ling Zhao.

Although their hair had turned white, their skin was still like that of young people.

"Greetings to all Clan elders!"

These people were the pillars of the Ling Clan; even though Ling Zhao was the emperor, he was extremely respectful toward them.

"Zhao'er, no need for such formalities. As the ruler of a kingdom, you need to maintain your dignity."

"Thank you for your guidance, Elders!"

The Clan elders nodded, and then their expressions became serious.

"Zhao'er, do you have concrete information about the Profound Rank Alchemist you mentioned? This is not something to joke about!"

Hearing the elder's inquiry, Ling Zhao nodded solemnly.

"Elders, this matter is absolutely true. This is news personally sent by my younger sister!"

"My niece is currently a concubine of this Alchemist!"

"Just today, my niece brought back a Low-Rank Profound Grade Barrier-Breaking Pill for my younger sister!"

"My younger sister is currently in seclusion, and I fear that within a year, she will be able to become a Purple Mansion Realm Martial Artist!"

Hearing Ling Zhao's account, these Clan elders finally believed that a Profound Rank Alchemist had appeared in the Zhao State.

At this moment, the Emperor Emeritus spoke: "Zhao'er, do you know anything about this Profound Rank Alchemist?"

"Father, I don't know much, as I have only just learned the news!"

"In fact, this Alchemist has only appeared in the Zhao State for a few years. Before that, he was only a Yellow-grade top quality Alchemist!"

"Now, this Alchemist has established a Clan in the Zhao State!"

"Currently, the population of this Clan is not large, apart from some maids!"

"There are only a dozen or so concubines, and a dozen or so newborn children!"

As for Zhao Lingxi breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm, Ling Wanshu did not reveal it.

Ling Wanshu was not stupid; she knew what should be said and what should not.

(Note: As for the concubines living in the Divine Firmament Realm, they did not know! As for the children, only a dozen or so were revealed!)

Hearing that this Alchemist had established a Clan and that the population was currently so small, the Clan elders instantly had ideas.

After looking at each other, they instantly understood that everyone had the same intention.

Seeing this, the Emperor Emeritus said to Ling Zhao:

"Zhao'er, the only way to be on good terms with this Alchemist now is through a Marriage Alliance!"

"If I heard correctly just now, my granddaughter is a concubine of this Profound Rank Alchemist, right?"

"With this connection, it will be easier for us to get in touch with this Alchemist."

"Therefore, Zhao'er, my idea is to let Qianqian go for a Marriage Alliance!"

"Of course, you are the emperor, and the final decision rests with you. We are just making a suggestion!"

Ling Qianqian, one of Ling Zhao's daughters.

In terms of Aptitude, although she was not as good as Zhao Lingxi's Earth-Grade High-Grade, she had reached Earth-Grade Mid-Tier.

At 22 years old, she had already broken through to the Qi Sea Realm Early Stage.

Her speed of cultivation was no slower than that of Zhao Lingxi back then.

Ling Zhao was silent for a while, and finally nodded.

"Father, your son knows what to do. I will go back and prepare now!"

Seeing his son have such determination, the Emperor Emeritus nodded with satisfaction.

As an emperor, one must know how to make trade-offs.

"Zhao'er, this matter is of vital importance and cannot be taken lightly!"

"You must explain the pros and cons of this matter clearly to Qianqian!"

"Once this matter is confirmed, I will personally take Qianqian there!"

"Very well, Father. Your son will take his leave!"

Having said that, Ling Zhao left!

After returning to his palace, Ling Zhao summoned Ling Qianqian.

Then, he explained the course of events to her in detail.

After listening to Ling Zhao's account, Ling Qianqian was somewhat bewildered.

She never expected that she would actually become a sacrifice for a Marriage Alliance.

However, thinking of the other party's status, it was not entirely unacceptable.

This was a Low-Grade Profound Alchemist, whose status was even higher than her father's.

Becoming a concubine to such a figure did not disgrace her.

Furthermore, her cousin Zhao Lingxi was also there, although they had not met many times.

But with this relationship, they could take care of each other in the future.

After thinking this through, Ling Qianqian stopped struggling with it.

"Father, I agree to this matter!"

"Sigh, I have really put you in a difficult position!"

After hearing this, Ling Qianqian shook her head:

"Father, please don't say that. It is possible that this is my fated opportunity!"

"Father, just think about it. This Patriarch Lin can even give out Profound-grade pill to outsiders."

"After I become his concubine, do you think he will treat me unfairly?"

"That is true!" Ling Zhao agreed with Ling Qianqian's statement.

"It's just that I don't know what this Patriarch Lin looks like!"

"If he is white-haired and elderly, that would really be difficult for me!"

Hearing her daughter's words, Ling Zhao was somewhat dumbfounded.

However, he had no way of knowing what Lin Fan looked like at the moment.

He also did not know how to comfort his daughter.