Only after becoming emperor did he realize he was in a fantasy world of immortal cultivation.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan followed up with, "Are you worried about me?"

"Exactly." Gongsun Yan nodded, a "for your own good" expression instantly appearing on his face. "That Fellow Daoist Gong Ren is a direct descendant of the Gong family. Now that he has such intentions to harm you, and his cleverness has backfired, he will surely hold a grudge. In the future..."

"I'm afraid they'll intensify their attacks on Fellow Daoist Lin."

Lin Yuan: "In that case, according to Fellow Daoist Gongsun's opinion, what should I do?"

"Fellow Daoist Lin, you are a rare talent in weapon crafting, so why hang yourself on one tree?" Gongsun Yan then said solemnly.

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan slowly stood up. The sunlight fell on him, leaving a faint glow that made him appear even taller and more elegant.

Gongsun Yan's gaze paused at this moment, a rare hint of hesitation appearing on his face.

The other party's current state is not what he wanted to see.

Perhaps the bait he used wasn't enough?

Just as Gongsun Yan was about to exchange glances with Zhou Wanwan, he noticed that Lin Yuan's expression had changed.

Although it was just a slight frown, Gongsun Yan could already sense the difficulty in Lin Yuan's heart.

Gongsun Yan's lips curled up slightly. Once a block of ice has a crack, it's only a matter of time before it melts.

He thought he would get the answer he wanted in just a moment.

Lin Yuan took in all the changes in the other party's expression.

The best hunters often appear as prey.

He knew this well, which was why his expression changed just now.

Lin Yuan continued to frown, but he had other thoughts on his mind.

According to Gongsun Yan, what the other party wanted was for him to leave the Gong Clan and join another Immortal Clan.

Now that Gongsun Yan and Zhou Wanwan have come, it is highly likely that they want him to choose between the Gongsun family or the Zhou family.

But is that their goal?

Obviously... impossible.

Lin Yuan looked at Gongsun Yan, then sighed with feigned helplessness, "Perhaps I can avoid putting all my eggs in one basket, but..."

"Where in the world can I go that compares to the Gong Clan of Immortals?"

Upon hearing this, Gongsun Yan's smile widened, and he quickly replied, "Fellow Daoist Lin, what you said..."

He first pointed to himself, "Could it be that I am from the Gongsun Immortal Clan?"

Then, pointing to Zhou Wanwan who was drinking tea, he continued, "Even the Zhou Clan isn't enough to tempt Fellow Daoist Lin?"

Lin Yuan chuckled softly upon hearing this, "Of course it's enough."

"But I also know my own limitations. Neither the Zhou Immortal Clan nor the Gongsun Immortal Clan are things I can currently comprehend, are they?"

Neither Gongsun Yan nor Zhou Wanwan denied this.

After a long while, Gongsun Yan finally spoke, "That may be true, but Fellow Daoist Wanwan and I truly admire Fellow Daoist Lin's talent in weapon crafting."

He paused, then said in a heavy tone, "Upon learning of Fellow Daoist Lin's situation, we immediately felt a sense of appreciation for his talent and intended to recruit him into our family."

"Therefore, before Fellow Daoist Wanwan and I came here, we had already discussed a solution," Gongsun Yan said, a hint of difficulty appearing on his face, "However..."

"Since Fellow Daoist Gongsun has a solution, please speak freely," Lin Yuan said slowly, looking at Gongsun Yan.

Gongsun Yan immediately asked, "I wonder if Fellow Daoist Lin has heard of the Rejuvenating Pearl?"

"The Rejuvenation Pearl?"

Their goal was actually the Rejuvenation Pearl?

What a coincidence!

"I have heard of it; I've heard it's a top-grade healing artifact," Lin Yuan replied simply.

Gongsun Yan nodded. "Not bad."

He then smiled and said, "With Fellow Daoist Lin's skill in crafting artifacts, if we were to use this item to express our sincerity in joining the Immortal Clan..."

"I think that no matter which of our two immortal clans Fellow Daoist Lin wishes to join, all that is needed is for me or Fellow Daoist Wanwan to make a slight introduction."