After stopping the two clan uncles, Yu Tianxin led Lei Zhan and Lei Tian into the entrance of the Thunder Canyon.
"Tianxin, you must not go into the core area."
Seeing Yu Tianxin enter the canyon, the two guards reminded him anxiously.
"Relax, I'm very familiar with this place."
Yu Tianxin replied casually and walked straight toward the mixed zone based on his memory.
He was quite familiar with Thunder Canyon, and now that he knew Xiao Lin and the others were here to obtain spirit rings, he headed directly for the mixed zone.
"Captain, your expression looked off earlier. Were you thinking about something?"
Lei Zhan followed behind with curiosity.
"Mn, I'm going to meet a few people—and trade for some benefits."
Yu Tianxin smiled faintly at the corner of his lips.
"By the way, if you two also want to make a deal, you'd better think about what your families have that can be traded."
"We're going to meet Xiao Lin—Grandmaster Xiao Yan's grandson."
In the end, Yu Tianxin voiced his speculation.
The moment the words Xiao Yan were spoken, Lei Zhan and Lei Tian's pupils shrank drastically. They stared at Yu Tianxin in disbelief.
"Captain, are you saying the people who knocked your clan uncles unconscious were Xiao Lin and his group?"
Lei Tian was still shocked, but a faint joy stirred within him.
If they could truly trade for something good, their future might become immeasurable.
According to his knowledge, the Huangdou (Emperor Battle) Team had surged in strength.
Every single member was now considered a potential Titled Douluo.
Some might even reach Super Douluo.
Lei Tian didn't desire too much—just a chance to become a Titled Douluo one day.
That alone would elevate his family into a notable power.
Even the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect only had one Titled Douluo on the surface, after all.
However, after thinking for a long time, he couldn't think of anything valuable his family could offer.
Even with Yu Tianxin present, their most precious 50,000-year spirit bone probably wouldn't count for much.
Besides, that spirit bone was on his grandfather.
Realizing this, Lei Tian sighed.
Lei Dong felt the same.
They simply had nothing to trade with Xiao Lin.
"Hehe, don't sigh. First of all, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you must never give up."
"Second, from what I know, Yufeng and Oslo's families were no stronger than yours, yet they have grown significantly stronger."
Yu Tianxin chuckled lightly and comforted the two, then picked up his pace.
Along the way, he carefully observed the environment, trying to determine Xiao Lin's path.
"So that's it. Yufeng and Oslo must have benefited after choosing to follow Xiao Lin and his group."
After a while, Lei Dong was the first to understand.
"Exactly. In that case, we can also follow Xiao Lin."
Lei Tian said with joy.
Hearing their words, Yu Tianxin stayed quiet.
Originally, Lei Dong and Lei Tian were talents he intended to recruit, to prepare for future continental conflicts.
But after seeing Yu Tianheng's transformation…
He had made up his mind that no matter how many alliances he formed, nothing could beat having true power himself.
If he could be transformed like Yu Tianheng, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect would undoubtedly rise further.
Moreover, even if Lei Dong and Lei Tian chose to follow Xiao Lin, he would lose nothing personally.
He had no enmity with Xiao Lin.
In fact, if he were to reshape his body in the future and someone in his clan offended Xiao Lin, he could personally deal with them and then apologize to Xiao Lin.
About half a day later—
In the mixed zone of Thunder Canyon, Yu Tianxin's group of three happened upon Xiao Lin's group of four.
It was a pure coincidence—they noticed someone fighting a spirit beast in the distance accompanied by intense thunderlight and lightning booms.
At this moment, Xiao Lin's group was still wary of Yu Tianxin's arrival.
Even though Yu Tianxin bore many similarities in appearance to Yu Tianheng.
"Xiao Lin, I am Yu Tianxin. I would like to make a trade with you."
Yu Tianxin spoke directly, hiding nothing.
At his words, Xiao Lin and Tang San both frowned.
"A trade?"
"What kind of trade?"
Xiao Lin had already guessed what Yu Tianxin wanted, and seeing the friendly expressions on their faces, he did not reject them immediately.
"You're here looking for spirit beasts, right? Without a guide, it won't be easy to find one suitable for you."
Yu Tianxin smiled, then continued, "Finding suitable spirit beasts is just one part of the trade. My Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect can also offer treasures—even spirit bones if necessary."
He openly displayed his bargaining chips, showing good sincerity.
"Brother Lin, maybe we should…"
Tang San whispered next to Xiao Lin, already tempted.
In his eyes, even if they suffered a bit of loss in the trade, as long as they could grow stronger, it would be worth it.
Only by becoming stronger quickly could one gain a sense of security.
Xiao Lin was tempted too—having someone guide them to a suitable spirit beast was quite beneficial.
Otherwise, time permitting, they might have asked Yu Tianheng for guidance.
And the promises of treasures and spirit bones were highly sincere.
"What do you want? And what can you offer in exchange?"
Xiao Lin confirmed his willingness to trade. Yu Tianxin let out a silent sigh of relief.
It worked!
With both sides open to the idea, Yu Tianxin no longer held back.
"I want to undergo the same transformation as Yu Tianheng."
"As for the trade, in addition to helping you find your ideal spirit beast, my sect possesses a 10,000-year Living Magnetite. Its magnetic force is extremely strong—suitable for lightning-attribute cultivators and can even be forged into powerful weapons."
"As for spirit bones… that may be difficult."
He was honest. Even a top-three sect like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had no spare 10,000-year bones.
There were a few thousand-year ones, but not a single 10,000-year one.
When he mentioned spirit bones, he looked a little embarrassed, especially since he had previously used them as bargaining chips.
But that was only because Yu Tianheng had already traded away the medicinal bath formula earlier.
"Brother Lin…"
Even without a spirit bone, Tang San was urgent, whispering eagerly.
The Living Magnetite wasn't just useful for lightning cultivators—it could serve to forge spirit tools and hidden weapons too.
"All right, we can trade."
Xiao Lin couldn't refuse with Tang San this excited.
"But I need to know what path you intend to pursue in the future."
Once he said this, Yu Tianxin tried to appear calm—but the upward curl of his lips betrayed his excitement.
"As expected of Grandmaster Xiao Yan's grandson—your thinking is truly thorough."
"I want to pursue the path of ultimate lightning."
After three seconds of thought, Yu Tianxin answered firmly.
(End of Chapter)