《Heaven Slaughtering Sword God》


 C1

    "I actually didn''t die!"


    After a long period of darkness, the Sword Spirit suddenly awakened.


    "You and I have known each other for ten years, and we have shared many lives and deaths together. I have treated you as my most important friend and companion, but what about you? "In order to cultivate a Qi Method, you actually want to burn me to death and swallow me ¡­"


    Therefore, under the pretext of helping him heal his injuries, Bai Cangtian tricked the sword spirit into entering the divine refining furnace. Using the Nine Dragons Lightning Fire, he burned it for forty-nine days, finally killing the sword spirit.


    "However, I''ve clearly lost my soul in the furnace, but not only did I not die, I''ve even been reborn. Just what is going on ¡­"


    The sword spirit frowned as it checked its current state. It was shocked to discover that there was a special brand within its sea of consciousness. When the sword spirit tried to communicate with it using its mental energy, the sound of a simple and unsophisticated profound sound of a great Dao was suddenly heard. It was deafening.


    "This is ¡­" Spirit Devouring Method? "


    The sword spirit was stunned. It did not dare to believe what had just happened. However, that mysterious ancient aura was impossible to fake. Only a Heaven Tier technique could have such an aura.


    After thinking for a long time, the Sword Spirit could not figure out what was going on. However, there was no point in thinking about it. He sighed and said, "Perhaps, this is called Heaven''s Will."


    "Bai Cangtian, I''m afraid even in your dreams you would not expect that the cultivation technique you spent so much effort to cultivate would actually be mine. "In my previous life, I was pure and honest, but in exchange, I was maliciously greedy. Since the heavens gave me the chance to start over, in the future, I will personally seek justice from you!"


    The Sword Spirit''s emotions were in turmoil as her chest rose and fell along with her hurried breathing. It brought along a heart-wrenching pain; it turned out that the injuries on her body had been affected.


    At the same time, the memories of the original owner of this body also appeared in the Sword Spirit''s mind.


    So it turned out that the person who had been possessed by the sword spirit was called Lin Jian, and he was the Eldest Young Master of the Wu Dynasty''s Greencloud City, the Lin Family. He was seventeen years old this year.


    Speaking of this Young Master Lin, he was a household name in Greencloud City. His martial arts talent was extremely poor. He did not have any talent for cultivation, but he was actually proficient in zither, chess, calligraphy, and painting. He was especially adept at music.


    But, the Nine Regions Continent respected the martial arts, and even though Lin Jian''s voice was divine, in the eyes of the onlookers, he was only doing his business.


    As for his fiancee, the eldest daughter of the Gongsun Clan, Gongsun Waner, she had always looked down upon Lin Jian for that, and had already thought of annulling the engagement, only because she was afraid that people would gossip about her did she not mention it.


    Three days ago, at a banquet, Gongsun Waner finally found a chance to instigate one of her pursuers, making the young master of the Bai Family, Bai Luohan, publicly insult Lin Jian, and force him to make a bet.


    Both sides agreed that if Lin Jian could take one palm from Bai Luohan and not fall, it would be considered his win and Bai Luohan would give him an apology. But if he failed, then he had to take the initiative and break off the engagement with Gongsun Waner.


    The result was obvious, Lin Jian had lost.


    In fact, that palm had taken his life, which was why the sword spirit possessed his body back to life.


    "With a body refining eighth level cultivation and using a martial skill, he''s going all out against a body refining second level martial artist ¡­ How was this a bet? "He simply doesn''t care about human life."


    The sword spirit shook her head.


    As the saying goes, enemies don''t meet. To think that the original owner of his body was also harmed by the Bai Clan.


    The young master of the Bai Family, Bai Luohan, was one of Bai Cangtian''s nephew.


    "Whatever. In this life, I borrowed your body to revive, so I naturally have to shoulder the responsibility of avenging you." The sword spirit paused before taking a deep breath. "Then, from now on, I... It''s Lin Jian! "


    Night descended, and the autumn air felt slightly cold.


    The interior of the Lin Residence was brightly lit. There were numerous figures moving about, creating a bustling scene.


    Only from the east, the Violet Bamboo Pavilion that Lin Jian resided in was silent, and in this large Lin Palace, it seemed out of place.


    In the pavilion, Lin Jian sat on the bed.


    He sat cross-legged, immersed in his thoughts, and operated the mysterious technique ¡ª ¡ª Spirit Devouring Method.


    This body had suffered heavy injuries three days ago and had yet to recover. This was because there was a tyrannical wave of elemental energy within its body that was jumping up and down recklessly. If this wave of elemental energy was not resolved, the victim would have to endure extreme pain at every moment.


    "The boy from the Bai Clan actually used this Heart Destruction Palm, it''s really cruel. If I didn''t already grasp the Spirit Devouring Method, I''m afraid I would have been unable to do anything to you ¡­"


    Lin Jian laughed indifferently, both hands forming two hand seals, the Spirit Qi in his body circulated together, transforming into a surging beast, swallowing the Spirit Qi.


    "Pfft!"


    Lin Jian spat out a mouthful of black blood, but his complexion looked a lot better, and the hidden danger had also been eliminated.


    At this time, the sound of footsteps came from outside the bedroom.


    A fifteen to sixteen year old little errand boy walked in with a bowl of medicine in his hands. Seeing Lin Jian spitting out a mouthful of blood, he was shocked and fearful at the same time. Ah, why did he cough up blood ¡­ Are you all right? "Come, drink this medicine ¡­"


    "I''m fine."


    Lin Jian took the soup, seeing the worried look on the little errand boy''s face, his heart felt warm.


    This errand boy''s name was Xiao Sanzi, he had been serving by Lin Jian''s side since he was young, and even though his bloodline''s power was weak, he had never abandoned him, and had a deep friendship with Lin Jian.


    "Wuu, Young Master, I am relieved to see that you are fine!" These past few days, Xiao Sanzi prayed to the gods and buddhas every day, hoping that you would wake up. "Say, if something were to happen to you, how would I explain myself to the master''s spirit in heaven ¡­"


    Xiao Sanzi''s nose was snot and tears. He looked at Lin Jian and felt extremely wronged, this young man had always been thin, and in order to take care of Lin Jian, he appeared even more haggard.


    Lin Jian picked up the soup medicine and finished it in one gulp. Although the stomach was spicy and bitter, after the medicine entered his body, it brought about a warm flow which made him feel much better.


    "The smell of the medicine is..." Spirit Replenishing Grass? "


    Lin Jian smacked his lips and self-deprecatingly said: "With my current status in the Lin Family, they''re actually willing to use such precious spirit medicine to treat my injuries?"


    "It was Deacon Nan Yang who secretly slipped it to me ¡­" Xiao Sanzi was also very angry, and said: "When I went to the Medicine Hall, the words of the foremen were very unpleasant to listen to! Not only did you not give me the medicine, you even want to chase me out. You truly look down on people, young master, you are the heir to the major chamber, how dare they be so disrespectful! "


    When Lin Jian heard this, he could only smile.


    Although the name of the successor to the major chamber sounded well-known, the current Lin Family was controlled by the Second Branch.


    Since seven years ago, the previous generation''s Lin Family Patriarch, Lin Zhenyue, had died in the hands of Bai Cangtian, so the Lin Family''s major chamber had lost its pillar of support.


    Therefore, up until now, Lin Jian''s title of being the successor of the major chamber was just an empty air. The reason why he was able to live in the most luxurious Violet Bamboo Pavilion and enjoy the treatment of being the successor was only because he had an engagement with the Young Miss of the Gongsun family, Gongsun Waner.


    The Lin Clan hoped to use this engagement to form an alliance with the Gongsun Clan, and that was why they had always treated Lin Jian well, and hoped that he could marry Gongsun Waner back to their clan. But three days ago, Lin Jian took the initiative to cancel the engagement, which meant that the last bit of use he had of the Lin Family was no longer valuable, so from now on, his treatment would only get worse and worse.


    "I''m afraid that before long, I will have to move out of Violet Bamboo Pavilion, right?"


    Lin Jian looked around and laughed.


    Xiao Sanzi''s heart tightened. He wanted to speak up and comfort Lin Jian, but he raised his hand to stop himself.


    "There''s no need to say anymore. You can leave. I''m going to start cultivating."


    Lin Jian exhaled, sat cross legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and started to cultivate again. Xiao Sanzi looked at him, sighed, and then silently took his leave.


    The surroundings quieted down once more.


    Under the clear and cold moonlight, the formless natural elemental energy was slowly but surely gathering towards the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    When Lin Jian channeled the¡¶ Spirit Devouring Method¡·, he clearly felt the intimate connection he had with heaven and earth.


    In the past, when the original owner of this body cultivated, he could only capture a tiny bit of the elemental energy floating in the air. It was as if he was fishing in a river with a harpoon; the efficiency was extremely low.


    But at that moment ¡ª Lin Jian seemed to have turned into a whirlpool, emitting a strong suction force that rooted in the depths of the ocean. All the fish that were wandering around took the initiative to swim into the whirlpool, for him to absorb at will.


    The original owner of this body started cultivating at the age of ten, was at the first grade of body refining at the age of twelve, and was at the second grade of body refining at the age of fifteen. But right now, Lin Jian had only used the "Spirit Devouring Method" to cultivate for a night, and a crack had appeared on the shackle that led to the third grade Refining Body.


    "As expected of a Heaven Rank technique, the Spirit Devouring Method is truly powerful!"


    Lin Jian''s eyes lit up, and he said: "If that''s the case, then tonight, I will break through the Third grade of Refining Body in one go!"

 C2

    Thinking about it, Lin Jian did what he said.


    He channeled the Spirit Devouring Method and used his greatest strength to absorb the gathered elemental energy into his body and into his dantian. Then, he guided them into his meridians in an orderly fashion.


    These eight extraordinary meridians corresponded to the eight grades of Body Refinement. Every time a meridian was opened, a martial artist''s physique would improve and the soul force in their body would become stronger.


    Lin Jian''s face was at ease as he spat out a mouthful of turbid air, before starting to stabilize his cultivation after breaking through.


    After his elemental energy broke through the shackles of his pulse, the amount of elemental energy that Lin Jian''s dantian could contain increased by quite a bit. When he circulated his cultivation technique again, his Spirit Devouring Method had undergone a change.


    "Hmm? "This is ¡­"


    Lin Jian''s heart skipped a beat as his spirit energy started to circulate uncontrollably. At the same time, the originally stable spirit energy in his sea of consciousness started to throb, as if it was about to rush out of his body. Isn''t this an ability that can only be grasped after one has reached the Foundation Establishment stage? "


    While he was still confused, his spirit power had already rushed out of his Sea of Consciousness.


    Lin Jian did not dare delay, and immediately stabilized his mind, attempting to control the mental force. After communicating with it, he saw a completely different world.


    That was the perspective of Spiritual Detection!


    "This is indeed a Heaven Tier technique. It actually goes against common sense, allowing a martial artist to have the ability to detect their soul while in the Body Refinement Realm. Although the detection range is not as great as that of a Foundation Establishment stage martial artist, it is still extremely powerful even if it can only detect a situation within a hundred meters."


    Lin Jian sighed, and extended his Spirit Qi out as much as possible, in a blink of an eye, all the movements in a hundred meter radius could not escape his senses, and any movement could be caught by him.


    "Young, Young Master ¡­" Are you alright? Mm, that''s great ¡­ "Whoosh."


    On the first floor of the pavilion, Xiao Sanzi was lying on his bed and talking in his sleep. When a fifteen or sixteen year old teenager fell asleep, the corner of his mouth was still hung with crystal drool, as he revealed a satisfied smile.


    "This child."


    Lin Jian shook his head and sighed, then expanded his mental energy even further.


    Very quickly, his spirit power covered the entire Violet Bamboo Pavilion, like a god overlooking the earth.


    At this time, a familiar aura appeared within Lin Jian''s senses, causing him to uncontrollably be stunned for a moment.


    "This is?!"


    Lin Jian suddenly stood up, stood up from his bed, and quickly walked out of the loft, arriving at the garden in the backyard of Violet Bamboo Pavilion. He walked along the small path, and gradually delved deeper and deeper, finally stopping in front of a grave.


    The nineteenth generation Patriarch of the Lin Family, Lin Zhenyue''s Tomb, on the fifth of the sixth day of the year 2,347 of the Nine Regions Continent.


    This was Lin Jian''s father''s grave.


    As the sword spirit, Lin Jian was also very familiar with Lin Zhenyue, because this person had been personally killed by Bai Cangtian.


    On the way to Bai Cangtian''s rise, many famous Rankers had fallen, and Lin Zhenyue, who was previously known as the number one expert in the Greencloud City, was one of the hardest to deal with.


    When he had just reincarnated, he sighed at the fact that fate had fooled people. He never thought that he would be reborn into the home of Bai Cangtian''s nemesis, maybe this was heaven''s will.


    Lin Jian remembered that when Bai Cangtian had killed Lin Zhenyue back then, he had left a foreshadowing on his body.


    It was one of the Sword Spirit''s innate skills, the Death Sword Fruit.


    By killing someone with this move, a seed of sword qi would be buried inside the enemy''s corpse. This seed would use the corpse as a nutrient and foundation, and would absorb the surrounding heaven and earth elemental energy and the power of destiny.


    Not only could it strengthen one''s sword intent, it could also use sword qi to temper one''s body, helping martial artists raise their cultivation.


    According to Bai Cangtian''s plan, if the Lin Family buried Lin Zhenyue in their ancestral grave, then this Sword Fruit seed would frantically absorb the Lin Family''s spirit energy and luck. At the same time, if it quickly formed a Sword Fruit, it would also be a blow to the Lin Family''s spirit energy level, removing wind and water.


    But unfortunately ¡­


    After all, Lin Zhenyue was the former number one expert of the Greencloud City. Before he died, he felt that Bai Cangtian had done something to him.


    If they did not enter the ancestral tomb, the Sword Fruit would not be able to obtain sufficient nutrients, and it wouldn''t take long for it to wither away. When Bai Cangtian found out about Lin Zhenyue''s arrangements, he had no choice but to give up.


    But at this moment ¡ª


    Through his Spirit Force, Lin Jian actually detected the aura of the Sword Fruit.


    "Although this place is beautiful, it isn''t a heavenly paradise. Logically speaking, that Sword Fruit seed should have already withered and disappeared long ago. But now, I feel as if it has matured ¡­"


    Lin Jian frowned, his heart feeling very weird. After confirming a few times, he knew that his perception was not wrong, and in his heart, he wanted to dig open the grave to find out what it was.


    If it was the original Lin Jian, then this idea could even be called outrageous.


    However, as the Sword Spirit, Lin Jian did not have these worries.


    Firstly, he was not the real son of Lin Zhenyue. Secondly, he knew Lin Zhenyue''s character.


    This person''s temperament was tyrannical. He coveted beauties, and when there was a disagreement, he would kill people. It was normal for adulterers, wives, and daughters to be exterminated. Initially, it was precisely because he raped a girl, and that woman was close to Bai Cangtian, that caused him to be killed.


    did not have any burdens in his heart when he excavated such a person''s grave.


    Third, and also the most important reason, Sword Fruit was extremely valuable to Lin Jian. If a mature Sword Fruit was truly buried here, after Lin Jian consumed it, his cultivation level would rise by leaps and bounds.


    "Dig!"


    Lin Jian made up his mind. Looking around, he finally started to make his move.


    He took out a shovel and gently opened up the grave. He was very careful because he didn''t want to alarm the others.


    Not long after, Lin Jian saw a coffin, and the Sword Fruit''s Qi came from inside the coffin.


    Lin Jian jumped into the deep pit and opened the coffin lid with his hands. Although the lid was nailed onto the coffin, with his Third grade Refining Body, he could easily release a thousand kilograms of power with the help of his spirit energy. The coffin lid slowly opened, and a pungent stench of corpses assaulted his nose.


    Lin Jian frowned, he waved his big sleeve to expel the stench, and after opening the coffin, he saw a set of white bones and tattered clothes, and at the center of the coffin, was a black bead.


    "It really is a Sword Fruit!"


    Lin Jian''s eyes lit up, he extended his hand and took the Sword Fruit. He realized that the maturity of the Sword Fruit was beyond his imagination, he really did not know how much Qi it had absorbed in the past few years.


    "Could it be that this Violet Bamboo Pavilion is actually a treasure land with heaven-defying destiny?"


    Lin Jian muttered, his heart feeling even weirder.


    However, since the Sword Fruit had already matured, it was best to absorb it as soon as possible.


    A rough estimate was that if Lin Jian were to fully absorb the Sword Fruit, his cultivation realm would increase by at least a third grade!


    Lin Jian laughed in satisfaction, he closed the coffin once again, and used his hands to push the nail back, but accidentally used too much strength and pushed the coffin a few inches away.


    A ray of golden light seeped out from the bottom of the coffin, appearing exceptionally bright in the night sky.


    "That''s ¡­"


    Lin Jian was startled, then took the initiative to push the coffin to the side.


    He saw that at the bottom of the coffin, there was a golden dragon pattern, that looked like a totem, but was also alive. The palm-sized dragon pattern, was slowly spiralling, like a mini real dragon, and it was rather spiritual.


    "..." "Dragon Meridians!"


    Lin Jian''s eyes were wide opened, and even his chin was about to drop to the ground. Even though he was a reincarnated person and had followed Bai Cangtian to and fro across the Nine Regions in his previous life, and had seen countless of rain and winds, when he saw the dragon vein, the shock in his heart couldn''t be suppressed at all.


    The dragon fountain was the most valuable treasure which the Grand Dao of Heaven and Earth had bestowed upon mankind.


    If the imperial empire had dragon veins, then the national destiny would be prosperous, the weather would be smooth, and the royal bloodline would last for a thousand years.


    If a martial practitioner possessed a dragon''s vein and absorbed it, not only would they be blessed with qi and blood, but they could also train at a godly speed to reach an extremely tyrannical level of elemental energy.


    Name ¡ª Dragon Yuan Power!


    Legend has it that a thousand years ago, a major power who cultivated the Dragon Yuan Power and was bestowed with great luck had grown from a nameless nobody to the top Ranker of the Nine Regions Continent in just ten short years, and personally established a great dynasty.


    This dynasty was one of the three great kings of the Nine Regions Continent, the Wu Dynasty.


    A thousand years later, the dragon''s vein appeared in the world once more. Unexpectedly, it had appeared in such a remote and unknown place, right before Lin Jian''s eyes ¡­


    "No wonder Lin Zhenyue did not enter the ancestral tomb, but the Sword Fruit was still able to mature, so it was because he absorbed the qi flow from the dragon vein, this is truly ¡­ "Really ¡­" Lin Jian was so shocked that he was at a loss for words. He couldn''t even find the right word to describe his current state of mind, and his fingers were even trembling.

 C3

    After the extreme shock was over, Lin Jian released his spirit force and spread out in all directions.


    He had to make sure that no one would bother him when he absorbed the dragon''s vein.


    Let alone the Building Foundation Period warriors, even the Jindan Stage, Yuanying Stage, or even the body transformation stage old monster would shatter their heads and fight over it with him!


    But he did not dare to faint!


    Lin Jian was determined, he bit the tip of his tongue and used the pain to stimulate his brain, forcing himself to stay awake and recover his spirit power.


    After circulating it within his body for a week, the mental energy had already absorbed a bit of the dragon''s Qi. After returning to his sea of consciousness, the dragon''s Qi jumped up and down Lin Jian''s body, but once again, wantonly caused destruction, causing pain that was thousands of times worse than the Heartcrush Palm.


    "Spirit Devouring Method, swallow it!"


    Lin Jian gritted his teeth and channeled his cultivation technique, the spirit energy in his body rushing towards the dragon aura fearlessly.


    At the same time, a faint golden line appeared within his eight extraordinary meridians, rendering his spirit energy a pale gold. However, in reality, the color of his spirit energy had been lightened to the extreme, to the point where no one would be able to notice it unless they looked closely.


    Seeing that, Lin Jian laughed, his heart feeling extremely satisfied.


    Because, that was ¡ª Dragon Yuan Power!


    The process of absorbing the dragon vein was extremely painful, but as long as he could refine it, no matter how much he spent, it was worth it.


    "Continue!"


    Lin Jian firmed his mind, released his spirit power once more, and sent it into the dragon vein.


    With his current cultivation level, absorbing dragon veins was destined to take a long time. Every time his spiritual energy completed a cycle inside the dragon veins, it would only be able to take away a sliver of dragon aura. According to a conservative estimate, it would take at least two months to completely absorb the dragon fountain, or even longer.


    At dawn, the sun slowly rose, dyeing the clouds red.


    Lin Jian had absorbed the dragon vein from the grave for an entire night. Although it was in extreme pain, every time he received the feedback from the dragon aura, he felt that it was filled with energy.


    "The elemental energy in the three meridians have almost all transformed into Dragon Yuan Power, and the tenacity of the dantian has increased, the effect of the dragon fountain is truly extraordinary, we can now absorb the Sword Fruit!"


    Lin Jian exhaled, then took out the black bead like sword fruit and swallowed it, then began to refine it.


    The Death Sword Fruit was, after all, one of Lin Jian''s innate skills, so absorbing it was easy for him to do. Not long later, a pure sword intent appeared in his body, continuously refining his meridians and Dragon Yuan Power.


    Before long, Lin Jian''s realm had improved again, and was almost at the peak of body refining third level. He was only a thin line away from breaking through to body refining fourth level.


    This was much worse than the three realms that Lin Jian had predicted, but he was not surprised at all.


    After all, if the same bottle of water was poured into a cup, it might be able to fill up three cups. However, if it was poured into a basin, it would only barely fill up.


    After absorbing the dragon vein, the strength of Lin Jian''s meridians and physique had all received a qualitative leap. Under the same realm, his elemental energy quality could definitely be comparable to four or five of the third grade of Refining Body Realm. This sword fruit had only helped him increase his realm by a small amount, which was completely within Lin Jian''s expectations.


    It wasn''t that the Sword Fruit was weak, but the amount of energy he needed to level up was too much. Originally, 100 experience points were enough for him to level up, but now he needed at least 500 or more.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian heaved a sigh of relief. Seeing that the sky was getting brighter, he walked out from the grave.


    He looked at the mess around the grave, and his heart sank. This was not something he could let others see, or else the matter of the dragon fountain would be exposed. Therefore, Lin Jian dug out a secret tunnel from the Dragon Vein. He then carefully restored the grave, and decorated it with flowers and grass to ensure that he could not find anything wrong with it.


    After that, Lin Jian went back into the depths of the dragon vein through the secret passage he had dug just now. After ensuring that everything was still the same, he went back to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion and washed his face before continuing with his cultivation to stabilize his newly broken realm as well as the Dragon Yuan Power.


    That night''s harvest was truly beyond imagination.


    At noon, Xiao Sanzi brought in some snacks and tea.


    Seeing how diligent his young master was in training, Xiao Sanzi was very happy. With a smile blossoming on his face, but he was afraid that Lin Jian would be too tired. While he was eating, he told him a lot of things that happened in the Lin Clan.


    For example, the Elder Hall''s Elder Zhu had once again married a concubine, Big Sis Zhao from the kitchen, and wrote a love letter to the Patriarch. In the end, the Young Master Lin Yan, who was kicked out of the Lin Clan and Second Branch, beat him up while he was cultivating outside. He hoped that these gossips could help Lin Jian relax a little.


    "Alright, you should go back and rest. Don''t come over and disturb me. Recently, I''ve been on the verge of breaking through. This is a critical moment." After Lin Jian finished eating, he wiped his mouth.


    Xiao Sanzi kept the tableware, and was pleasantly surprised to hear this: "Young master, you are about to break through to the Second grade of Refining Body? "Great!"


    "..." "Hmm, hur hur."


    Lin Jian declined to comment and just smiled faintly, but he did not tell Xiao Sanzi the truth.


    In reality, he broke through to body refining second level last night. Today, what he needed to prepare to break through was the body refining third level to the fourth level. But Xiao Sanzi would definitely not believe his words, there was no need for him to say them.


    Xiao Sanzi was overjoyed. When he heard this news, he was even more happy than if he had broken through, clamoring that he would still be willing to go to the temple. He even continued to cheer for Lin Jian, chattering for half a day before leaving.


    The room quieted down. Lin Jian laughed, closed his eyes and continued his cultivation.


    Before long, he was awakened by a loud noise and had no choice but to withdraw from his cultivation state.


    Outside the window, the sun was setting.


    Lin Jian frowned, even though his Spirit Qi was not being released, he could still hear the commotion outside the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    "What do you want? This is the residence of my young master, who allowed you to barge in here so casually? "Get out, or else I''ll ¡­" This was Xiao Sanzi''s voice. Although the voice was loud, it was not difficult to hear the trembling fear in his words.


    "How about you?"


    A haughty voice coldly sounded out, "How dare a lowly errand boy block my way? "You''re really reckless, scram!"


    After that, Xiao Sanzi screamed in pain.


    Lin Jian frowned and stood up from the bed. He jumped down from the window and rushed to Violet Bamboo Pavilion''s door.


    When he rushed over, Xiao Sanzi was being stepped on by a big burly man. The man''s face revealed a sinister look, and his hard boots were pressed on Xiao Sanzi''s chest, with great force, causing Xiao Sanzi''s chest to cave in. Every time he moved, Xiao Sanzi would cry out in pain.


    Not far away, a well-dressed youth was looking at him with a cruel and ridiculing expression. The arrogant voice from before had come from his mouth.


    "Yo, Big Cousin came out?"


    The youth sneered and gave the man a meaningful glance, "Hurry up and release your cousin''s dog!"


    "Yes, Young Master Yan."


    The man laughed cruelly, kicked Xiao Sanzi flying and smashed towards Lin Jian who had rushed over upon hearing the news.


    Xiao Sanzi spat out a mouthful of blood, and his small and skinny body flew out like a broken kite. Before he even landed on the ground, he was caught by Lin Jian quickly.


    "..." You deserve to die! "


    Lin Jian''s face was solemn, his eyes bursting with killing intent, staring straight at the well-dressed youth.


    The young man was called Lin Yan, and was the young master of the second branch. He was the son of the head, Lin Zhenfeng, and was also the most talented in cultivation in the entire Lin Family.


    As for the muscular man beside Lin Yan, his name was Lin Qinghu, and he was born into the second house''s side branch. This year, he was the same age as Lin Jian, but his cultivation was actually higher than him by a large margin, and he was already at the fifth grade Refining Body realm, ranked amongst the elite.


    These two came menacingly, obviously harboring malicious intentions.


    "Ha ha!"


    Lin Yan had an indifferent face as he laughed coldly, "I never thought that a trash who only knows how to play the flute and sing would also have a time where he would get angry. It''s really rare. Before I went back to my residence, I heard that you were hit by Bai Luohan.


    Lin Jian did not reply. His eyes were ice-cold as he tried to look for flaws between the two of them.


    Just based on the fact that they were indiscriminate and heavily injured by Xiao Sanzi, Lin Jian had a reason to kill them! Although the cultivation levels of the two were higher than his, with the Dragon Yuan Power, Lin Jian''s true strength could not be judged by common sense. If they were to fight, who knew who would win!


    However, Lin Yan and Lin Qinghu did not even put him in their eyes, because the latter, under Lin Yan''s orders, snorted coldly and went forward to say the reason for their visit.


    "Young Master, the reason we came here this time, is to invite you to give our Young Master Yan a way out, to let the Violet Bamboo Pavilion go, and then get lost!" The current you, is not fit to live in this Violet Bamboo Pavilion! The Patriarch has also ordered that the Violet Bamboo Pavilion will be handed over to Young Master Yan.


    Lin Qinghu''s face was full of threat as he said coldly.

 C4

    Lin Jian''s eyes narrowed, he did not expect that they came here for this.


    Even though he had already anticipated that the Lin Clan would suppress him, he didn''t expect them to arrive so quickly.


    Lin Jian asked in a low voice, but he was extremely unyielding.


    Lin Jian sneered, and lightly responded: "Even if you are the Patriarch, you can''t go against the clan rules, right? This Violet Bamboo Pavilion is the assets of the major chamber, and I am the successor to the major chamber. My family head comes from the second house, so I don''t have any rights to distribute assets of other rooms! If you dare to steal from me, aren''t you afraid of the Elders Hall? "


    "I ¡­"


    Lin Qinghu was speechless. When he thought about it carefully, the clan rules were indeed like that.


    Although the major chamber was weak now, and the Second Branch was strong, and very few people would dare to go against the Patriarch for the sake of the major chamber, the Elders Hall was in control of the clan rules. If anyone dared to offend the Second Branch or the major chamber, they had to be punished according to the law.


    Without rules, there was no limit. As a large family, the Lin Family had to rely on family rules to manage their family. If the family head started to lead the way in violating clan rules, how would they be able to comply with the public in the future?


    With his current status, he should be timid and cowardly facing Lin Yan who was like a little overlord. But who would have thought that he would be so unyielding, and even take out the family rules, forcing them to have nothing to say.


    Lin Qinghu was momentarily stunned, and did not dare to act rashly.


    "Humph!"


    At this time, Lin Yan gave a cold snort, "You piece of trash even kicked your nose so hard? What kind of clan rules are you trying to talk to me about? Pui! Stop wasting your breath with him. Today, this young master wants to steal from him by force. I want to see who from the elders'' hall will oppose this young master for you! cripple him! "


    When Lin Qinghu heard this, he immediately felt reassured. With Lin Yan supporting him, there was nothing in the Lin Family that he did not dare to do!


    They only saw Lin Qinghu laughing sinisterly as he took large steps forward. His fists the size of claypot were clenched tightly as they issued out kacha kacha sounds, completely threatening.


    "Eldest Young Master, to tell you the truth, I''ve been unhappy about your face since long ago! "He''s white and delicate, just like his mother. If Young Master Yan is alive today, don''t blame me for being too ruthless!"


    The corner of Lin Qinghu''s mouth widened into a cruel smile.


    He was wondering what kind of method he should use to destroy Lin Jian''s face.


    Although Lin Jian''s talent in cultivation was poor, he had an extremely handsome appearance. He could be described as elegant and elegant, with an elegant demeanor that was adept at zither, chess, calligraphy and painting. He was well-liked by many women in the entire Greencloud City. Even Gongsun Clan''s eldest daughter, Gongsun Waner, despised Lin Jian''s cultivation. However, she was also secretly intoxicated by his appearance and skills, and could not make up her mind.


    And all of these, attracted Lin Qinghu''s strong jealousy, and he wished that he could destroy it. Now, he finally had the chance.


    As for Lin Jian''s resistance?


    The entire Greencloud City knew that Lin Jian was just a martial arts trash!


    With his Fifth Grade Refining Body, he could easily bully Lin Jian, even with his eyes closed, if he were to hit her, a Second Grade Refining Body!


    For example, the punch that he was about to throw.


    The fist wind whistled, it''s power was strong and heavy, going straight for Lin Jian''s face, tough and strong.


    The powerful force would be able to knock out at least five of Lin Jian''s teeth. If he was lucky, he might even be able to knock Lin Jian''s face askew.


    Lin Qinghu squinted his eyes, happily imagining Lin Jian''s crooked face, with five of his teeth missing, thinking that this time, even the beggars by the side of the road would not spare him a glance.


    The corner of Lin Qinghu''s mouth curved up in a satisfied smile, but in the next moment, he could no longer maintain his composure.


    Because he did not put Lin Jian in his eyes at all, he did not go all out. After all, he was afraid that if he were to kill Lin Jian with one punch, it would be hard for him to explain himself.


    He stepped forward and grabbed with his hand, directly grabbing onto Lin Qinghu''s wrist. His slender white hand looked pretty delicate, but from that grab, it directly removed Lin Qinghu''s wrist, and with a ''kacha'' sound, Lin Qinghu let out a miserable howl like a pig being butchered.


    "Ahh!"


    Lin Qinghu was stupefied, the sudden pain made him at a loss as to what to do, he only let out an instinctive scream.


    Lin Jian, however, did not stop his actions. He grabbed Lin Qinghu''s wrist and pulled, pulling the latter''s huge body over. Raising his knee, he struck heavily onto Lin Qinghu''s lower abdomen.


    "Scram!"


    Lin Jian shouted coldly and sent another leg flying. A handsome whip kick landed heavily on Lin Qinghu''s chin, causing his huge body to fly backwards and somersaulted twice in the air. Then, with a loud thump, he crashed onto the ground, spitting out five teeth mixed with blood.


    "What?"


    When Lin Yan saw this scene, he was stunned for a moment.


    In reality, Lin Qinghu''s strength was far stronger than Lin Jian''s. The difference in realm brought about by Lin Jian''s overwhelming advantage, but Lin Qinghu had actually failed to underestimate his opponent. He simply did not treat Lin Jian as an opponent of the same level, which made him suffer a great loss in one move, and he was beaten to a miserable state.


    "I didn''t expect that a trash like you would have some ability. However, that''s it! "


    Lin Yan snorted, staring at Lin Qinghu who was moaning in pain, he pulled out a sheathed sword from his waist.


    The sword was about three feet four, and it was blue in color, exuding a chilling aura. When the sword was unsheathed, a dazzling blue light flashed from the body of the sword.


    "Xuan Artifact?!"


    Lin Jian''s expression became solemn, and his heart sank a little.


    This sword was obviously not of ordinary quality, and Lin Yan''s overall strength was much stronger than Lin Qinghu. Adding on the fact that he had already taken Lin Qinghu by surprise, if Lin Yan were to attack him now, he would definitely not underestimate him, nor show mercy, and this battle would not be optimistic.


    "At least you, trash, have a good eye ¡­" When I was fifteen years old, Father spent a large amount of money to buy this ice sword from the Void Merchant Guild.


    Lin Yan said with an ice-cold expression.


    The cold air seemed to have congealed temporarily, surrounding Lin Jian.


    Lin Jian''s breathing slowed, the cold air coming from his nose was unbearable. To use a Sixth Grade Refining Body to activate the Xuan Artifact, this power was definitely not something he could resist for the time being.


    "Stop!"


    Just then, a young man rushed over in a hurry, with an extremely fast speed, he blocked the path between Lin Yan and Lin Jian.


    The moment he appeared, that ice-cold aura was instantly blocked, causing Lin Jian to heave a sigh of relief. He had improved quite a bit, to the point where he felt as if his blood had almost been frozen just now.


    Lin Yan squinted his eyes, seeing the appearance of the man, he snorted: "Nan Yang? Why are you here? What business do you have here, get out of my way! "


    The person who came was called Nan Yang, and was a deacon of the Lin Clan''s Elder Hall. His father was Nan Dingtian, the Great Clan Elder of the Hall of Elders, and belonged to a faction close to the major chamber of the Lin Clan. Furthermore, he himself was married to a young lady of a side branch family of the major chamber.


    The healing medicinal herbs that Xiao Sanzi had brought back earlier were also secretly given to him by Deacon Nan Yang.


    "Eldest Young Master, what''s the matter?"


    Deacon Nan Yang came in front of Lin Jian, protected him from the back, and said: "I heard that when Young Master Yan returned, he immediately came to Violet Bamboo Pavilion. I wonder what happened?"


    "They want to take over my major chamber''s assets, and they want to chase me out of the Violet Bamboo Pavilion."


    Lin Jian said in a deep voice and answered honestly.


    After Nan Yang heard this, he turned to Lin Yan and asked: "Young Master Yan, is this true? You must know that this action has already violated the clan rules. My father controls the elders'' hall, and he will definitely not sit idly by, even if you are the son of the patriarch! "


    Lin Yan snorted coldly, and secretly cursed in his heart, but at the moment, he didn''t know how to respond, and indifferently said: "Where did this come from? How could I possibly violate the clan rules? "


    "If that''s the case, then please ask young master Yan to go back. Don''t stay here and cause trouble."


    Nan Yang said again.


    Lin Yan coldly snorted, he knew that he wouldn''t be able to accomplish anything today, but he wasn''t willing to let this go either. He coldly looked at Lin Jian, and said: "I can hide for a while, but I won''t be able to hide for a lifetime. Right now, you are still the heir to the major chamber, you have your clan rules protecting you, but if I remember correctly, you will be an adult next month, right?


    The clan rules also stipulate that if the heir to a certain house does not meet the requirements to become an ''elite disciple'', he will be deemed to have lost all of his inheritance, and at that time, the major chamber will disappear from the Lin Family. All of his assets will return to the family, and the result will still be the same.


    After he finished speaking, Lin Yan didn''t care about the sunken expression on Nan Yang''s face. He glared at Lin Qinghu and said, "Idiot! "You are truly humiliating me. You can''t even take away that piece of trash, yet you still want to leave?"


    Lin Qinghu crawled up in a sorry state. Even though his body was still in indescribable pain, he did not dare make a sound, and followed behind Lin Yan. He did not even dare to take a deep breath.

 C5

    Lin Yan and Lin Yan left.


    Lin Jian''s face sank, but a pressure still lingered in his heart.


    Nan Yang sighed, patted Lin Jian''s shoulders and said: "Don''t give yourself too much pressure, an elite disciple''s standard is not that easy to achieve, even if it is ¡­ Even if the major chamber''s inheritance is severed, the family will not mistreat you. If it really isn''t possible, brother-in-law will help you. "


    If he wanted to become an elite disciple, he would have to fulfill one of the two conditions in this month.


    And this, was almost impossible.


    Even though, in the eyes of Deacon Nan Yang, it was completely impossible for Lin Jian to succeed, since this was related to the inheritance of the major chamber, he, an outsider, could not say anything. He could only sigh and say, "With the clan''s rules here, even my father would not be able to make an exception for you, so ¡­ There aren''t many things I can help you with, but as long as it''s something within my capabilities, you can tell me. "


    Lin Jian''s heart grew warm, and he entrusted the unconscious Xiao Sanzi to Deacon Nan Yang, saying: "Xiao Sanzi was injured by Lin Qinghu just now, although he wasn''t life-threatening, he still needed to be properly treated, and I''ll leave him to you."


    "Don''t worry."


    Enforcer Nan Yang received Xiao Sanzi, patted his chest and gave him his guarantee, then left the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    Lin Jian looked at the two of them leaving, his heart at peace.


    A moment later, he exhaled: "In order to protect the dragon vein, the major chamber''s inheritance cannot be cut off. I must become an elite disciple and the matter of a breakthrough is extremely urgent."


    Right now, Lin Jian was already at the peak of the Third grade Refining Body, and he was about to break through to the Fourth grade Refining Body. But the requirement of an elite disciple was to be a Fifth grade Refining Body before the age of eighteen. However, he needed some external assistance.


    "Breaking Yuan Pill."


    Lin Jian secretly thought.


    It was a type of support cultivation pill, after consuming it, it would increase the tenacity of the meridians, and would be most suitable for body refining stage to break through, if he could obtain a Source Breaking Pill, Lin Jian''s confidence would increase a little.


    However, this Breaking Yuan Pill was not only expensive, it was also extremely rare. Only a few pill refiners were able to refine it, and it was considered a priceless treasure.


    Moreover, Lin Jian did not have any money.


    This made him feel somewhat awkward.


    Lin Jian scratched his head and thought of a person: "Maybe I can borrow one from her?"


    There was a mountain 300 miles outside the north gate of Greencloud City.


    This mountain was called Xiushan and was a beautiful and nimble young master.


    There was a small building within the mountain. The scenery was beautiful, but it was extremely concealed, and very few people knew about it.


    Two years ago, when Lin Jian was hiking on the mountain, he suddenly heard a light zither music drifting between the mountains. He could not help but play the flute.


    In the distance, a lady in white wearing a veil was playing the zither under the pavilion. After the zither music faded, Lin Jian and her looked at each other and smiled. After that, Lin Jian came to Xiushan often to listen to the lady playing the zither. Although the two of them did not interact much, they treated each other as close friends.


    At that moment, Lin Jian was inside the Xiushan.


    When he arrived outside the small building, he saw from afar that the white clothed female, Luo Moxian, was wiping the strings of her zither.


    "You haven''t been here in a long time."


    The young woman''s voice was soft and graceful, almost as if she were from the outside world.


    Lin Jian laughed and said: "Being in the martial arts world, one is helpless and helpless.


    Luo Moxian raised her head and looked at him, as if she was surprised: "I heard that you and the Young Miss of the Gongsun Clan had broken off your engagement, if you were troubled by this matter, you would have been at ease and free now, I thought you would be distracted because of it."


    "Let''s not talk about this."


    Lin Jian shook his head, taking out the jade Xiao from his waist, he said: "Everything is within words."


    Luo Moxian smiled indifferently, but it was as if she had the same thoughts. Her jade-like fingers lightly strummed the zither, releasing a melodious sound, and then, Lin Jian''s gentle voice resonated to the right place, just in time.


    Another melody came from the tall mountains and flowing water. The zither melody merged with Xiao Yin and was extremely beautiful. Birds circled above the mountain forest and it actually attracted hundreds of birds to fight over it.


    After a long time, the mountains regained their peace.


    Luo Moxian looked at Lin Jian, and gently sighed. "Your Xiao Yin has changed. In the past, she was as calm as water, but now, she has become a little more murderous and solemn. However, it was human nature to meet with unexpected changes ¡­ So, did you come here today to ask for my help for something? "


    "Sure enough, I can''t hide it from you."


    Lin Jian smiled faintly and said: "I would like to borrow a Natal Breaking Pill.


    Luo Moxian raised her eyebrows, she did not think that Lin Jian''s goal was this, but even though the Heaven Breaking Pill was extremely rare, she did not place it in her eyes. She took out a order badge and placed it on the stone table: "I am at Void Merchant Guild''s side, I have some relations with you, take my letter, and three days later go there to retrieve the pill."


    "Thank you!"


    Lin Jian took the order badge and said: "This Natal Breaking Pill is mine to borrow. In the future, when I have it, I will definitely return it to you."


    Luo Moxian acknowledged and nodded, but did not mind.


    Then, Lin Jian turned and left.


    He was just trying to guess where this woman came from. From her body, Lin Jian could sense a faint medicinal fragrance, and the tea she served to the guests was also not ordinary either.


    "With the Origin Breaking Pill, I can break through to the Fourth grade Refining Body at any time. After that, using the dragon vein and Spirit Devouring Method to cultivate, it''s not impossible to break through another realm in a month''s time."


    After Lin Jian left Luo Moxian''s residence, he started his journey downhill.


    Along the way, he passed by a waterfall. He saw a curtain of water flying down from a cliff that was over twenty zhang high. It was fierce like a tiger, and the current was swift. Seeing this scene, he couldn''t help but stop in his tracks. It wasn''t that the scholar had exploded with his poetic elegance, but rather that he had taken a fancy to something else.


    "This is a good place to train."


    On the mountain wall of the waterfall, Lin Jian discovered a raised stone platform.


    He looked around and when he saw no one around him, he took off his outer robe and, wearing only a pair of tight shorts, revealed his muscular body and jumped onto the stone platform.


    Just as his body made contact with the water curtain, a huge impact pushed Lin Jian down a lot. If not for the force of his leap, he would not have been able to jump up the stone platform.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian jumped onto the stone platform. The water of the waterfall was so heavy that he could barely stand up straight.


    But, even under the pressure, Lin Jian still straightened his back. Not only that, he used the jade flute as a sword and practiced sword techniques under the waterfall again and again.


    However, not long after, Lin Jian lost his balance and was swept away by the rushing water flow, causing his body to fall into the jade pool for a long while before he managed to reach the shore.


    "Again!"


    Although Lin Jian was perspiring like a chicken, his aura was still sharp, and once again rushed to the stone platform.


    Just like this, Lin Jian practiced sword techniques under the waterfall time and time again. Even when he was constantly being washed away by the water, with several large bruises on his shoulders and shoulders, he looked miserable, but the strength of his body had increased by quite a bit.


    At the same time, Lin Jian was also laying the foundation for the cultivation of the Five Elements Sword. This sword technique emphasized on the five elements, using metal, wood, water, fire and earth to merge them together was a well-known sword technique by Bai Cangtian. It was comprehended under the guidance of the sword spirit back then, and only the two of them knew how to use it.


    Today, under the waterfall, the sword move Lin Jian was training with was the Aquatic Sword Technique. When the sword was mastered, the sword intent would be endless, like a vast river, extremely powerful, and if he could control the sword, then facing Lin Yan who was at the sixth stage of the Refinement Realm, he would have the confidence to fight back.


    In the evening, Lin Jian returned to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion of the Lin Clan. After carefully inspecting his surroundings with his spirit energy, he entered the secret passage into the grave and continued refining the dragon veins.


    Originally, this Violet Bamboo Pavilion only had Lin Jian and Xiao Sanzi. Today, Xiao Sanzi was injured by him and sent to Deacon Nan Yang''s side to recuperate. In this way, it would be more convenient for him to refine the dragon fountain. There was no need to worry about being disturbed by others.


    Lin Jian spent the entire night cultivating, and only came out from the grave when his mental energy was almost exhausted, and then he headed to Xiushan''s Falls to continue practicing his sword.


    Three days of time passed as he trained nonstop. However, Lin Jian''s realm was always stuck at the peak of the third grade of Refining Body, unable to cross this threshold.


    However, Lin Jian could obtain the Energy Breaking Pill today, and he was almost at the Fourth Rank of Body Refinement.

 C6

    Early morning.


    Lin Jian left his house early in the morning and arrived at the most bustling 9th Street in Greencloud City.


    Although it was early in the morning, there were already many people gathered in front of the Void Merchant Guild''s building.


    Pointing to the empty seats, she said, "Please rest at ease here. I will go and get your things immediately, if there''s anything else you need, you can also summon the other attendants."


    Lin Jian acknowledged his presence and found a place to sit down. Immediately, a servant stepped forward to serve the tea, and other than the hall, there were many other guests waiting quietly. Some of them seemed to have met him, and began whispering to each other.


    With Lin Jian''s current perception, under the probing of his mental force, he was able to hear everything that was being discussed clearly. The content was merely about him breaking the engagement with Gongsun Waner a few days ago.


    "Humph!"


    At this time, a cold snort sounded: "Trash, disgracing yourself outside!"


    Lin Jian frowned, thinking to himself, could it be that this man had just eaten shit? It sounded so bad. Looking towards the source of the voice, he saw a well-dressed youth walking towards him with a brawny man following beside him. The latter had wounds on his face and was staring at him with hatred.


    Needless to say, the two were Lin Yan and Lin Qinghu.


    "It really is a narrow path for enemies to cross."


    Lin Jian shook his head.


    Although the two of them did not look good, Lin Jian was not worried that they would make a move here.


    After all, this was the Void Merchant Guild, unlike any other place.


    As the strongest merchant guild in the Greencloud City, it had deep interests in all three great clans. Even the Lin Family would not easily offend it.


    Sure enough, although Lin Qinghu stared at Lin Jian with killing intent, he did not have any intention of making a move, and grinded his teeth: "Eldest Young Master, what a coincidence! I''ve missed you to death after not seeing you for three days! "


    These words caused everyone''s scalps to go numb.


    Since three days ago, when Lin Qinghu was momentarily careless and suffered a loss at the hands of Lin Jian, he had thus hated Lin Jian.


    In the past, he only felt jealous of Lin Jian, and looked down on him. But after what happened three days ago, he already viewed Lin Jian as his greatest enemy. Only by personally killing this trash would he be able to wash away his shame.


    As for Lin Yan ¡­ His opinion of Lin Jian was much simpler.


    As the most dazzling genius among the Lin Family''s younger generation, Lin Yan had always wanted to get the wind and rain in the Lin Family. Relying on his own cultivation and his father''s love, practically no one had ever dared to go against his plans.


    But... Yet Lin Jian the trash dared to do so!


    This made Lin Yan extremely unhappy.


    Lin Yan had always thought that he must find a chance to teach Lin Jian an unforgettable lesson, and let him know the consequences of offending this young master.


    At this moment, the three of them coincidentally met, and this gave Lin Yan a chance. He planned to make Lin Jian make a fool of himself in front of everyone in the Void Merchant Guild.


    "This Void Merchant Guild, can someone like you come?"


    Lin Yan walked in front of Lin Jian and sneered: "In the past, the only reason the clan kept you is because you and Gongsun Waner had an engagement. But now, you, as trash, are not worthy of your own effort, and you don''t even have an engagement anymore.


    I heard that you were injured a few days ago, but the family medicine hall didn''t even give you a single piece of Kobold Grass, and as for your salary, there''s no need to mention it ¡­ If I guessed right, a trash like you wouldn''t even be able to take out 10 taels of silver, yet you have the nerve to enter the Void Merchant Guild''s gate? "


    Hearing that, Lin Jian was not angry, he took out the money bag from his bosom and weighed it before saying: "I''m sorry, you guessed wrong, I can still take out 10 taels of silver, this weight should be around 13 taels or 4 taels of silver."


    "Ha ha!"


    Lin Yan laughed coldly, thinking, could this trash be a fool?


    He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and continued: "However, since we are both members of the Lin Clan, I will not let you down, otherwise, you will lose our Lin Clan''s face. "How about this, as long as you kneel on the ground and kowtow to me, I''ll give you a hundred silver. How about it?"


    As soon as he finished speaking, all the guests in the hall looked at each other. Although they all felt that Lin Yan had gone too far, this first hundred taels of silver was truly too imposing. One had to know that in Greencloud City, ten silver was almost the annual income of a family of three.


    "One hundred silver taels?"


    Lin Jian shook his head and said: "This amount of money, is not even enough to buy a few things I want to buy. The market price for a Heaven Breaking Pill is at least three thousand silvers, and it has to be gold."


    "Hahaha!"


    Hearing that, Lin Qinghu laughed out loud, pointed at him and said: "Eldest Young Master, what did you say just now? Breaking Yuan Pill? Did I hear wrong, or have you, this piece of trash, become completely stupid? Is that even something you can think about? "Please don''t tell me that you are here to buy the Breaking Yuan Pill today!"


    "Is there something wrong with coming here to buy the Breaking Yuan Pill?"


    Lin Jian''s expression was calm as he asked.


    Initially, they felt that Lin Yan and Lin Qinghu were just too arrogant and irritating, but looking at the current Lin Jian, he was just a fool daydreaming, what was wrong with that? Everything was wrong! Could you afford to buy the Energy Breaking Pill?


    Lin Yan could not help but sneer.


    Something like the Breaking Yuan Pill, even he was unable to obtain for the time being. This trash, Lin Jian, really dared to think about it!


    His father, Lin Zhenfeng, had already spent three thousand gold and entrusted the Void Merchant Guild to buy a Destruction Pellet for him. But he still did not have a source of stock, so they could only wait.


    At this time, a servant walked over, carrying a wooden tray with three pill bottles on it. He carefully placed them in front of Lin Yan and said: "Young Master Lin, these are the three Life Yuan Pills that you have ordered. Please check."


    "En!"


    Lin Yan picked up a pill bottle and pulled out the lid, immediately releasing a rich pill fragrance from the bottle, attracting the eyes of the surrounding people, he laughed complacently, and enjoyed the feeling, then he playfully looked at Lin Jian and said: "How about it, are you envious?"


    Lin Jian only laughed, and shook his head without saying a word.


    "Damn, you''re so stubborn!"


    Lin Yan snorted, and said: "Although this Life Breaking Pill is not as good as the Spirit Breaking Pill, but each pill is worth five hundred gold, if you are willing to kneel on the ground and kowtow five times to me, I will reward you with one!"


    "It''s only a Life Yuan Pill, you''re really petty."


    Lin Jian lifted his teacup and calmly tasted it, saying: "How about this, if you kneel on the ground and kowtow five times for me, then I will reward you with a Breaking Yuan Pill, how about that?"


    "Hahaha!"


    Lin Yan laughed coldly, and said: "In the middle of the day, are you still dreaming? "If you really have a Breaking Yuan Pill, I will kowtow five times in front of everyone so what?"


    No one took this to be true. After all, as long as one was rational, they would know that Lin Jian definitely did not have the ability to do so.


    At this moment, a commotion sounded out from outside the hall, and a young man walked into the guest hall with large strides.


    Everyone turned around and saw that it was a heavyweight.


    "Cao Manager?"


    When Lin Yan saw this person, his eyebrows twitched in surprise.


    This youth surnamed Cao was named Cao Fei. Although he was just a shopkeeper, his identity was not ordinary. His father, Cao Xuanming, was the president of Void Merchant Guild.


    Seeing him walk over, Lin Yan was pleasantly surprised.


    Normally speaking, with Cao Manager''s identity and status, he would not easily come to the guest hall to entertain guests. As long as he came, it meant that the guest he entertained was not ordinary.


    In the entire hall, only Lin Yan had the noblest status and position, and at the moment, the Cao Manager was smiling and walking towards him.


    "Brother Cao has personally come, little brother ¡­"


    Lin Yan revealed a smile and cupped his hands towards Cao Fei. Although he was lawless within the Lin Family, he could not be considered to be a top genius outside. This time, when Cao Manager personally came to greet him, Lin Yan felt that he had a lot of face, and even his tone became a lot more gentle.


    Cao Manager acted as if he did not see Lin Yan at all, as he brushed past him.


    Then, he saw the Cao Manager''s amiable and humble face, with a sincere smile, he bowed towards Lin Jian and said in a clear voice: "Esteemed customer, please forgive me for offending you."


    "¡­?"


    Lin Yan was completely dumbfounded, his brain unable to wrap its head around the situation.


    Lin Jian was also a little surprised, he did not know who this Cao Manager was, so he raised his eyebrow and asked: "You are?"


    "Oh, I forgot to introduce myself."


    Cao Manager was not angry at all. He gently smiled and said: "I am Cao Fei, one of the shopkeepers in Void Merchant Guild. "I''ve already checked the token you brought. This is the thing that ''that'' asked me to give you ¡­" As he spoke, he took out a ring.


    "Hiss!"


    When everyone saw the storage ring, they gasped, "Storage ring? This is a rare thing that''s worth a thousand gold! "


    "He actually used a storage ring for packaging?" As expected of the Void Merchant Guild, truly generous. "


    Lin Jian clicked his tongue.


    The Cao Manager laughed and said, "This ring is only a gift. The things you need are inside."


    When the crowd heard this, they were even more shocked. So this storage ring was just a foil to the real deal.


    Lin Jian used his spirit energy to open up the storage ring.


    In the next moment, a specially made pill bottle appeared in Lin Jian''s hand. The material was completely transparent, and you could clearly see that the pill bottle was filled with a vermillion pill. An extremely rich medicinal fragrance instantly filled the entire hall, and everyone present could not help but exclaim in surprise.


    "..." "Breaking Yuan Pill!"

 C7

    The air froze.


    Lin Yan opened his eyes wide, almost suspecting that he had not woken up from his sleep, and was still dreaming.


    Seeing his shocked expression, Lin Jian seemed to have thought of something, and laughed: "I know you''re greedy right now, but I''m sorry, I was just joking just now, even if you really kowtowed five times to me, I still wouldn''t give you this Breaking Yuan Pill, after all, I''m not as rich as you, and can even give away a Life Origin Pill that''s value is five hundred silver."


    In fact, he had long since arrived outside the guest hall and heard the conversation between Lin Yan and himself. The perfect timing to appear on stage earlier and his actions to intentionally ignore Lin Yan right after appearing on stage were all done on purpose by the Cao Manager to help Lin Jian stand up for him.


    Although he was not acquainted with Lin Jian and had never met him before, he could not let go of Lin Jian. Just with the order badge that Lin Jian took out, Cao Manager had a reason to do this!


    Because, what Lin Jian had taken out, was the keepsake of that ''other''!


    Although that person had specially warned them to give the Breaking Yuan Pill to Lin Jian as a gift, they did not need to do anything else, but since Lin Jian had gotten that person''s favor, Cao Manager had to think of all means to pull their relationship closer, in order to increase the weight their Association held in that person''s heart.


    So... At this moment, when facing Lin Yan, Cao Manager was not the least bit polite, as he asked indifferently: "What?"


    Lin Yan pointed at Lin Jian with a face filled with anger: "Why would that trash be able to buy a Breaking Yuan Pill? If the company has a new source of goods, it should be sold to me first! I''ve already paid for it! "


    "Hur hur."


    Cao Manager sneered, then said indifferently: "Do I need to explain to you the actions of my Void Merchant Guild? Even at such a young age, you still haven''t grown all your fur. Yet, you speak so domineeringly and call me trash. Don''t you have anyone to teach you how to respect others? Moreover, even if we were to go by the Echelon, with your status, your ranking would still be more than a dozen. Let alone this Breaking Yuan Pill, you won''t even be able to place ten pills in the future! "What, are you unconvinced?"


    "You''re going too far!"


    Lin Yan was furious in his heart, his face was green and purple, yet he did not dare to make a move against Cao Manager. When the crowd saw this, they could not help but shake their heads. This fellow was truly bullying the weak and afraid of the strong.


    Cao Manager snorted, he flung his big sleeve and threw the three thousand gold and said indifferently: "Since guests do not have the patience to wait, Void Merchant Guild will not force you. This is the deposit for the Breaking Yuan Pill that you want to buy, take it back." With that, he looked at Lin Jian and smiled.


    "I''m sorry, customer. I took care of a few minor matters, so I was neglectful."


    "It''s fine."


    Lin Jian was all smiles. Seeing Cao Manager''s attitude, he also realized in his heart that Luo Moxian''s position in Void Merchant Guild was higher than he had imagined, to actually be able to make Cao Manager do all these, and now that she had done so, she had to return the favor to Luo Moxian.


    After that, with a face like a spring breeze, Cao Manager asked him if he had anything else he wanted to buy, and he gave him a discount on behalf of the Void Merchant Guild. In the end, when Lin Jian expressed that he had no other requests at the moment, the Cao Manager passed him another VIP card, and then personally sent him out.


    After Lin Jian and Cao Manager left, everyone turned to look at Lin Yan and Lin Qinghu with a strange look.


    No one had expected that today''s farce would end in this manner.


    Lin Yan looked at the three thousand gold bills that Cao Manager had thrown on the ground, and then looked at the three Life Origin Pills beside him. These few things were all things that he had once boasted about, but now, they had turned into a slap on his face, viciously slapping him a few times on the face, causing him to not be able to find his bearings.


    "..." Lin Jian! "


    Lin Yan clenched his teeth, his fists tightened and crackling sounds came out.


    Lin Qinghu hurriedly picked up the gold bills and Life Qi Pills on the floor, afraid that this young master would be so angry that he would throw things around.


    However, Lin Yan did not fly into a rage this time.


    His face darkened, killing intent flickered in his eyes. He was extremely furious, but managed to calm down as he turned and looked at Lin Qinghu.


    "Young Master?"


    Lin Qinghu''s expression turned serious as he straightened his back.


    "Follow that trash and find a chance to capture him and his pills together before sending him to the ruined temple in Nanshan ¡­" Lin Yan gnashed his teeth, and said fiercely: "Tonight, I want to let that piece of trash know what extreme pain is! I will make him suffer a fate worse than death! "


    "Yes sir!"


    Lin Qinghu''s face was full of excitement, hearing this order, he was extremely excited, he had wanted to do this since long ago, "Young Master, don''t worry! I promise that after completing my mission, I will definitely capture that trash and let you punish him as you wish! "


    Lin Yan let out a cold snort, but he suddenly remembered that Lin Qinghu had previously suffered a loss at Lin Jian''s hands. After muttering to himself irresolutely, he untied the cold ice sword from his waist and handed it over to him.


    "You have made a mistake before. I can understand that you were careless when you underestimated your enemy, but this kind of thing can never happen a second time. Do you understand?!"


    "Understood!"


    Lin Qinghu solemnly received the cold ice sword, patted his chest and said: "Just wait for my good news!"


    "Go on, don''t let me down!"


    Lin Yan gritted his teeth as hatred filled his heart. His killing intent towards a single person had never been this strong before.


    Very quickly, Lin Qinghu chased out of Void Merchant Guild.


    He had full confidence in this mission. Even though he suffered a loss at Lin Jian''s hands last time, there was a reason behind it. With his fifth grade Refining Body realm, if he was to be serious, forget about Lin Jian who was a second grade Refining Body, even if there were ten of him, he would only be able to cause a slaughter by the neck!


    Moreover, in order to ensure that he would be absolutely safe, Lin Yan had even lent him a treasure like the Cold Ice Sword for the time being.


    After leaving Void Merchant Guild, Lin Qinghu gave a silver ingot to the stall owner in front of the door, asked for Lin Jian''s whereabouts, and chased after him.


    Not long after, Lin Qinghu saw Lin Jian''s figure in a street, the latter was surrounded by a crowd of people, as though he was unaware of the impending disaster.


    "Hehe!"


    Lin Qinghu sneered, seeing Lin Jian walk into a small alley, he immediately followed behind.


    Before long, Lin Jian arrived at a deserted, abandoned city. After looking around, he found a remote house and sat cross-legged on the ground. He took out a red pellet and swallowed it.


    "¡­!"


    Lin Qinghu followed from behind and upon seeing this, his eyes widened. "Dammit! Why was this fellow so impatient? He had not even returned home, yet he had already eaten this Energy Breaking Pill? F * ck! Young Master Yan said that he wanted me to bring the pill along with him! "This is bad ¡­"


    When he saw this scene, his heart started beating even faster, he was afraid that he could not explain himself to Lin Yan this time. If Lin Yan thought that he had secretly swallowed the Spirit Breaking Pill, then Lin Qinghu would really be speechless.


    He wanted to quickly grab Lin Jian and dig out the Energy Breaking Pill from his mouth!


    At that moment, Lin Jian was sitting cross-legged on the ground, as though he had already entered a state of cultivation, and was unaware of Lin Qinghu''s arrival.


    "Die!"


    Lin Qinghu angrily reached out his hand, grabbed towards Lin Jian''s neck, and as he did so, he didn''t do anything else.


    "Hai."


    Just then, Lin Jian suddenly opened his eyes and sighed.


    He twisted his hand and grabbed Lin Qinghu''s wrist, at the same time raising his leg, he poured Dragon Yuan Power into his veins and kicked out, with the force of nine Qilins, it heavily smashed into Lin Qinghu''s lower abdomen.


    With a muffled ''pu'' sound, Lin Qinghu could not believe what he heard as his eyes widened. He spat out a mouthful of blood, and his body flew out uncontrollably.


    "I never thought that a sane person would fall into the same pit twice. "Because I underestimated my opponent last time, I''ve already suffered a loss. How come I don''t have any memory?"


    Lin Jian shook his head, looking at him as if he had failed.


    "..." "You!"


    Lin Qinghu curled up on the ground, painfully held his stomach and said: "You clearly swallowed a Natal Breaking Pill and are currently refining it to cultivate, why ¡­"


    "It''s just a sugar bean, a trick to confuse you. I knew that with your and Lin Yan''s character, they would definitely come to take revenge on me. When you followed me here, I had clearly sensed it with my mind. "


    As Lin Jian spoke, he looked at Lin Qinghu with cold eyes, and said: "A few days ago, I went to visit Xiao Sanzi. That kick of yours broke four of his ribs, and one of them nearly pierced his heart and lungs. Do you think I should kill you to avenge Xiao Sanzi? "


    "Humph, come if you have the ability!"


    Lin Qinghu spat with blood, gritted his teeth and stood up, then said coldly: "Don''t think that just because you sneaked an attack on me, you have me dead! With just your second grade Refining Body cultivation, I can kill you even with my eyes closed! Xiao Sanzi, right? I won''t be able to forget about him! "


    With that, he held onto the sword hilt, releasing a clang. The sword was unsheathed, and under the blazing sun, it flashed with a cold light, the sword tip aimed straight at Lin Jian, as he rushed forward.


    Although he had only been kicked by Lin Jian, he felt that his own injuries were extremely serious and he could not sustain it for long. Furthermore, after Lin Jian''s kick, it had left an extremely tyrannical wave of Origin Energy inside his body that was wantonly destroying.


    Based on his conservative estimates, he could at most make five moves or so. If he could not defeat Lin Jian within five moves, then he would not even be able to escape.


    Therefore, Lin Qinghu had no choice but to rush in, he had to make the first move, and take Lin Jian down as quickly as possible!


    Lin Jian looked at him with a calm expression. With his two lifetimes of experience as an old Daoist, he could naturally see how Lin Qinghu was doing. The most rational thing to do was to delay him, and soon, Lin Qinghu himself would fall.


    But... At this moment, Lin Jian did not dodge, and directly went to meet it head on.


    Lin Qinghu''s sword pierced over, aiming straight for Lin Jian''s throat.


    Lin Jian took a sidestep, flashed, rubbed his body forward, and raised his hand, striking Lin Qinghu in the face.


    "Come at me!"


    Lin Qinghu was extremely excited, seeing that Lin Jian was not afraid to fight to the death with him, he was extremely excited.


    But in reality, Lin Jian only wanted to use him to test the might of this third stage peak Dragon Yuan Power.

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    One big and one small, one black and one white.


    The two palms collided, and a dull explosive sound rang out in that instant. The energy in the air surged.


    "AHH!" This was impossible! "With only trash like you, how could you possibly ¡­" Lin Qinghu''s eyes were filled with grievance, both of his eyes were about to bleed. Before he could even finish speaking, Lin Jian had already stepped forward, turned his body, and hit him on the neck. With a cracking sound, he was no longer able to make a sound.


    Even if he did not search, he didn''t know. However, this search really gave Lin Jian a fright.


    On Lin Qinghu''s body, other than the precious Xuan Artifact ice sword, there were two other unexpected pleasures.


    3000 gold notes and a Life Yuan Pill!


    All these things belonged to Lin Yan, but when Lin Yan was enraged, Lin Qinghu was afraid that he would throw the things out to vent his anger, so he kept the gold bills and Life Vitality Pills. However, he did not expect that after his death this time, all of these things ended up in Lin Jian''s hands.


    "Looks like today''s luck isn''t bad. Although the effect of the Life Breaking Pill isn''t as good as the Origin Breaking Pill, it is similarly a good aid for cultivation. Once I break through to the Fourth grade Refining Body, then I''ll use the Life Breaking Pill to cultivate and I''ll definitely be able to advance my cultivation by a few more levels. Within a month, my chance of breaking through to the Fifth grade Refining Body will be even greater."


    Lin Jian was very satisfied, after putting everything away, he found a hidden place and buried Lin Qinghu''s corpse there.


    After that, he returned to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion satisfied.


    That night.


    Lin Jian consumed the Energy Breaking Pill and successfully broke through to the Fourth grade Refining Body.


    But in the Jade Sea Pavilion on the other side of the Lin Palace, Lin Yan was furious.


    Because Lin Qinghu had disappeared!


    It didn''t matter if he was gone, but the frost sword, three thousand golden notes, and three Origin Life Pills were also gone!


    This caused Lin Yan''s flesh to ache, and he hated Lin Jian to the point that his teeth itched.


    Although he suspected that it was Lin Jian who killed Lin Qinghu, but this kind of thing was against the rules. He could not come knocking and question him, and could only swallow his teeth broken, because if he dared to speak of this matter, not only would the Hall of Elders not judge him, but they would criticize him instead.


    After all, within a family, no matter how low Lin Jian''s position was, he was still Lin Yan''s cousin in name.


    "Trash, just you wait! Right now, I cannot touch you, but in a month''s time, when you are deprived of your identity as the successor of the major chamber and expelled from the Lin Family, I will definitely let you live a life worse than death! "


    Lin Yan secretly swore.


    When he reached his son''s age, Lin Yan went to Lin Zhenfeng''s study room to receive his father''s guidance on cultivation.


    Lin Zhenfeng asked about his recent cultivation progress. After Lin Yan replied, his father nodded his head in satisfaction and praised: "My son indeed doesn''t live up to the name of genius. As for cultivation support pills, three of them are enough for you to use for a period of time. "


    "Yes, Father."


    Lin Yan''s heart ached, but he did not dare bring up the matter of the medicinal pellets in front of Lin Zhenfeng. After all, what he had done was too unsightly of him, if he were to say it out loud, it would ruin his image as the ''successor to the Perfect Family'' in Lin Zhenfeng''s heart.


    Lin Zhenfeng nodded his head, and said: "In a while, it will be the day that the Profound Spirit Sect will be recruiting new disciples, and at that time, an elder will be leading a new disciple to Qingyun Peak, I have already made my arrangements, and will let you get in touch with them in advance. Therefore, I want you to go all out and think of a way to pass the examination to become a Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple.


    "Don''t worry father!"


    After Lin Yan heard this, his expression immediately became solemn.


    Profound Spirit Sect was one of the three major sects of the Wu Dynasty. Even in the entire Nine Regions Continent, he was still a top ranked power.


    Even though the Lin Family was a tyrannical expert with the power of the Clear Sky Peak, to be able to stomp their feet on the ground like this would cause the entire city to tremble, even the master of the family, Lin Zhenfeng, who had the highest cultivation, only possessed Building Foundation Period right now.


    In the Profound Spirit Sect, there were countless experts at the Foundation Establishment stage. Even those with a stronger level of aurine stage could only be considered elders, and the level of cultivation of the Peak Masters and Sect Masters above that was not something they could imagine.


    Mentioning this matter, Lin Yan''s heart was in turmoil, even the grievances he felt towards Lin Jian had been washed away.


    "That''s right!" Although that piece of trash temporarily made me feel unhappy, we were not the same person. He was only a bug crawling on the ground, while I, Lin Yan, was a Divine Dragon that was about to soar into the skies! Compared to him, the matter of Profound Spirit Sect recruiting disciples is more worthy of my attention. "


    Lin Yan thought, a sense of superiority involuntarily arose.


    In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.


    In this period of time, Lin Jian had been stabilizing the realm he had just broken through, and after completely absorbing all three Life Vitality Pills, his cultivation had also improved by a lot.


    At the same time, the absorption of the dragon vein had reached a small success stage, forcefully broadening the meridians in his body, and the Dragon Yuan Power in his body had already become a light gold color.


    The improvement of the Dragon Yuan Power had undoubtedly raised Lin Jian''s strength by quite a bit, but what was corresponding to it, was the difficulty of breaking through to the next stage. Although he was only at the Fourth grade Refining Body, the density of the spirit energy in his body had already surpassed the usual Fifth grade Refining Body.


    Fortune and misfortune depended on each other.


    And Lin Yan did not come to find trouble with him during this period of time. This made Lin Jian a little surprised.


    Initially, Lin Jian had thought that he was holding in some evil scheme, but after carefully inquiring, he found out that one of the three great sects, the Profound Spirit Sect, was coming to Greencloud City to recruit disciples due to an important matter that was about to happen in the Greencloud City.


    This way, Lin Yan would have no time to take care of him.


    "If there''s a chance, I still want to compete for the position of Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple. After all, Bai Cangtian is currently in Celestial Sect as a Jindan Stage Elder, so I can''t linger behind for too long."


    Lin Jian smiled faintly, then shook his head: "However, the most important thing right now is to protect the major chamber''s legacy, and allow me to refine all the dragon veins." On this day, Lin Jian left the Violet Bamboo Pavilion and headed towards the Xiushan outside the city.


    Today, he prepared to go see Luo Moxian.


    As the saying goes, borrowing something isn''t difficult. He borrowed a Energy Breaking Pill from Luo Moxian and obtained three thousand gold from him. With the capital to return the money, it naturally wouldn''t be easy to delay him.


    From the attitude of the Void Merchant Guild, Lin Jian could tell that this Miss Luo had an extraordinary background. Although he did not have any thoughts of hugging a girl and getting back at her, he still needed to maintain a good relationship with her. After all, she had lent him the precious Energy Breaking Pill without a second word.


    It was not easy to achieve this in this world where favors were scarce.


    Lin Jian climbed up the Xiushan and arrived at the building that Luo Moxian was staying, but realized that the door was not opened yet. He called out to his a few times, but no one replied.


    "If that''s the case, I can only come back another day."


    Lin Jian shook his head and turned to leave.


    However, he did not immediately return to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion. Instead, he went to the waterfall and cultivated his sword arts.


    In the past, when he stood under the waterfall, he would only be able to endure for two tea''s worth of time before being washed away by the water. But today, after cultivating for almost an hour, his lower body was still as steady as before.


    He only saw, under the rumbling sounds of water, Lin Jian''s eyes slightly closed, his upper body bare as he brandished his sword, the ice blue sword images flashing, in the rush of water, it was as if leaves were floating in the wind, it was as though a sturdy boulder was unmoving, the cold Qi was dispersing, and the water was turning dense.


    "Light as a sword, light as a thread. Fly to the ground, break the rock as though it were pine ¡­"


    Lin Jian muttered softly. His figure was floating like an immortal, and after a moment of silence, he entered a state of selflessness.


    Suddenly, with a low shout, the ice sword rose straight up against the current.


    The Dragon Yuan Power in his body was like a torrential river as it poured into the body of the sword. It instantly brought about an oppressing cold aura as it swept out horizontally, actually sealing the water curtain of over ten meters and turning it into profound ice!


    "Done!"


    Lin Jian''s eyes lit up, being able to unleash that sword meant that he had mastered the Water Element Sword Art. If not for his low cultivation, under that sword strike, the entire waterfall would have turned into a river of ice!


    However, in the next moment, the water of the waterfall was still talking. The huge ice block didn''t last for long before it was hit by the rushing water current.


    "This is bad!"


    The corner of Lin Jian''s mouth twitched. When these ten-odd meters of profound ice smashed down, it had the force of ten thousand kilograms. If it landed on his body, it would not be a joke. Therefore, he took the initiative to enter the jade pool to avoid the ice.


    A loud noise was heard, followed by the sound of water exploding. The huge ice slowly sank to the bottom of the pool, allowing Lin Jian to heave a sigh of relief. Then, he stuck his head out of the water and swam towards the shore. Today, he had already mastered the Water-element sword-art to perfection. In the future, he would no longer need to borrow the power of the Waterfall to cultivate it.


    But, not long after he swam out, Lin Jian suddenly froze.


    This was because he discovered an unfamiliar figure at the edge of the cold pond. The woman wore a blue muslin robe and was submerged in water, and after her thin clothes were soaked through, she tightly stuck to the woman''s skin, vividly sketching out her curvaceous and beautiful body, incomparably captivating.


    The woman was beautiful, with a pair of peach blossom eyes, bright eyes, and a hint of playfulness. She smiled, looking at the stunned Lin Jian, even though she had already revealed quite a bit of spring. The light shone, but she didn''t seem to mind it. Her alluring and alluring eyes blinked slightly as she gently opened her mouth and let out a soft cry.


    "Ah, you''re being rude!" "Someone come quickly ¡­"

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    molestation?


    Lin Jian''s mouth twitched.


    That gaze, made Lin Jian feel like he had been taken advantage of.


    Lin Jian thought that it was absurd, he did not know whether to laugh or cry, did he really meet a female rogue?


    If you want to bathe, you should go somewhere else. Even if you didn''t find me here at the beginning, you should know that I didn''t mean to peep.


    Lin Jian explained in all seriousness. When he spoke, he did not even glance at her, only looking at his, afraid that he would say something else.


    "Oh, it seems so!"


    The woman giggled, as though she felt that Lin Jian''s words made sense, and did not continue to pester her.


    She boldly stared at Lin Jian, and said: "Besides, you wear less than me, so if you want to take advantage of me while I look at your body, how about I take responsibility for it?"


    While she was speaking, she suddenly leaned forward, and with an extremely fast speed, she kissed Lin Jian lightly on the cheek.


    "Ugh!"


    Lin Jian was startled, with his strength, he actually could not react to it. When he subconsciously dodged, the girl had already shrunk back, and looked at him with a smile: "Such a cute little brother, with such a serious look, I really want to eat you."


    Lin Jian was momentarily at a loss for words, his face a little hot. Under the eyes of the female Da Hui Lang, who was looking at the little sheep, he was finally unable to resist it and anxiously replied, "There''s no need for trouble, we met by chance, there''s no need to see each other again in the future. Goodbye!" After saying that, he quickly walked away with his tail between his legs.


    On the shore, Lin Jian did not dare to linger for even a second, and immediately dove into the forest to run far away. The girl''s laughter behind him rose and fell.


    After leaving the Xiushan, Lin Jian returned to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion as if he was escaping.


    Thinking back on what just happened, he truly felt ashamed. As a reincarnated person, he had been tricked by a girl for two lifetimes. This was simply intolerable.


    "However, when I was training under the waterfall, I was a little too engrossed and did not notice the movement around me. Thankfully, this woman did not have any ill intentions. Otherwise, I would have died without knowing how I was attacked ¡­" When Lin Jian thought about this matter, he felt some lingering fear.


    However, he didn''t care too much about it. Although that woman was strange, the two of them quickly met. It would be very difficult to meet her again in the future, so there was no need to worry too much about her passing by.


    After all ¡­ There were more important things waiting for him.


    Presently, there were only less than 10 days remaining before the date of maturity reached the age of 18.


    Time was of the essence, if Lin Jian could not break through to the Fifth Rank of Body Refinement, and become an elite disciple, he would not be able to protect Violet Bamboo Pavilion. Once the dragon fountain was lost, the consequences would be unimaginable.


    Over the next few days, Lin Jian spent the entire time training anxiously.


    With the help of the Dragon Veins and Spirit Devouring Method, Lin Jian''s cultivation progressed at a tremendous pace. In the eyes of ordinary people, it could be said to be incredibly fast, but even on the ninth day, which was the day before Lin Jian became an adult, he did not cross that threshold. In the end, he still remained stuck at the peak of the fourth stage.


    Tomorrow, would be the day of Lin Jian''s adulthood.


    However, there were no signs of him breaking through the shackles of his realm, and he lacked an opportunity.


    Actually, in the end, it was still a matter of limited time. If he had been able to give Lin Jian another five to ten days, he would definitely be able to successfully achieve a breakthrough.


    However, time waited for no man, so he could only think about it. There was no meaning to it.


    "Fortunately, becoming an elite disciple isn''t just a method to break through to the next realm. If I can pass through Road to Trial, I can also obtain the qualifications to become an elite." The reason why Lin Jian chose to end his closed door cultivation at this moment was because today was the day that the Sword Intent Secret Realm would open.


    It was too important for him to put all the eggs in one basket. He had to be prepared with both hands.


    Lin Jian kept an eye out for any news regarding the Sword Intent Secret Realm.


    "Let''s go."


    Lin Jian walked out of the grave and after washing his face and rinsing his mouth a little, he left the Violet Bamboo Pavilion. As he was about to leave, he turned around and glanced at the manor.


    Noon, Lin Residence''s rear mountain.


    In the huge square, many figures were gathered.


    The Sword Intent Secret Realm was one of the Lin Family''s greatest reserves, as well as the best way for the clan''s disciples to raise their strength. Every time a secret realm was opened, it would become a huge event to the Lin Family.


    At this moment, all of the disciples under the age of eighteen were present on the plaza. Even the three great elders of the Hall of Elders were accompanying Patriarch Lin Zhenfeng as they sat atop a tall platform.


    Below the stage, Nan Yang led the group of deacons as they carried out a final test to determine the stability of the dimensional space. Only after they had confirmed the test, would the Sword Intent Secret Realm activate.


    The young disciples eagerly looked forward to this day; they had already been waiting for this for a long time.


    Since three years ago, when the Sword Intent Secret Realm underwent a change, a frightening storm suddenly blew in that previously stable space, making it impossible for it to train during this period of time. The Lin Family could not do anything about it, so they could only avoid the storm and send their disciples into the Secret Realm when the storm subsided.


    Every time a storm appeared, there would be a three day period of calm, allowing one to safely undergo the trial. However, the duration of the storm was getting longer and longer. Initially, it would only last for a few days, but now, a single storm would continue for at least a month.


    It could be said that the Lin Clan had suffered greatly from this.


    On the high platform, Lin Zhenfeng looked at the three elders who were discussing about the storm with a complicated gaze.


    Although the storm problem was indeed a headache for him, but right now, the one who posed the most of a threat to Lin Zhenfeng was the Great Clan Elder in front of him, Nan Dingtian.


    In the past, the Lin Family only had him as a Building Foundation Period warrior, but this meant that Lin Zhenfeng could use force to suppress the heroes. In the family, he had absolute authority, and could suppress all the forces outside the second house.


    Nan Dingtian had broken through to the Building Foundation Period.


    The Lin Family now had two Building Foundation Period Warriors. Although Lin Zhenfeng should be happy as the Patriarch, but from a personal perspective, he was very clear that from today onwards, the situation in the Lin Family that he had decided on had been broken.


    Lin Zhenfeng heard that those people that he had suppressed previously were plotting to join Nan Dingtian and stand up to him in the Lin Family. Although the news was not completely true, as long as there was such a possibility, it would be like a thorn in his heart.


    Lin Zhenfeng was a person who thirsted for power. He felt that he must do something to stabilize his position.


    "Since the storm is in such a difficult situation, it has seriously affected the growth of the younger generation of disciples. We have to take care of it."


    Lin Zhenfeng muttered to himself for a while, and said righteously.


    When the few elders heard this, they looked at each other and bitterly laughed, but didn''t say anything.


    The storm had plagued the Lin Clan for three years already. If it was that easy to solve the problem, they would have solved it long ago. Why wait till now?


    "This matter is of great importance and must be handed over to a reliable person."


    The Second and the Third Elder rolled their eyes in unison. They thought to themselves, the family head is really boring. First, we have to solve the problem, but we can''t provide a solution.


    However, Lin Zhenfeng''s words made them realize something else. As they were thinking, they saw the Patriarch looking at Nan Dingtian and said: "The Great Clan Elder is of great virtue and prestige, and has just broken through to the Building Foundation Period. You can handle this, it will be absolutely safe."


    "As expected ¡­"


    The second and third elder looked at each other and thought, "This is an opportunity to suppress the first elder!"


    The matter of the storm was extremely troublesome and not that easy to deal with.


    Once Nan Dingtian agreed to the task, he would be responsible for it if he could not handle it properly. But even if he did manage to handle it well, it would not benefit him at all.


    "The Patriarch''s way of doing things is too harsh."


    The two elders shook their heads.


    At this time, Nan Dingtian was silent for a long time, then said: "Alright, this old one will do everything I can for this matter."


    He actually agreed to it!


    This time, even Lin Zhenfeng was surprised. He thought in his heart, could it be that Nan Dingtian was already prepared and was confident enough to settle this matter? Or perhaps this was just to numb him, but was actually secretly planning some sort of conspiracy?


    A lot of guesses flashed across Lin Zhenfeng''s mind at that moment, but in reality, he was just thinking of being a gentleman.


    Nan Dingtian did not have the confidence to settle the problem with the storm.


    There were two reasons why he agreed.


    Firstly, this matter concerned the future of the Lin Clan, and he had to use all his strength to resolve it.


    Secondly, Nan Dingtian wanted to suppress his thoughts, Nan Dingtian was very clear of that. What he was doing now, was explaining his attitude towards Lin Zhenfeng ¡ª ¡ª I won''t fight with you.


    There were indeed a lot of people who came to find Nan Dingtian, hoping that he would stand up against him. However, these people''s wish were all rejected by Nan Dingtian in a firm manner. As someone who was wholeheartedly concerned about his family, Nan Dingtian didn''t want to see the Lin Family split up into two.


    Therefore, at this moment, Nan Dingtian would rather be at a disadvantage than to face the situation with the Lin Family.


    "Alright."


    Lin Zhenfeng remained calm, but his eyes continued to change, and he said: "Since Great Clan Elder has agreed to it, then we shouldn''t delay this matter any longer. After this trial is over, you can go."


    Nan Dingtian laughed bitterly, he did not expect the patriarch to be so anxious, but he did not reject, and only nodded his head, not saying anything else.


    Seeing his reaction, Lin Zhenfeng frowned, she wanted to say something, to test Nan Dingtian''s reaction, but she suddenly heard a commotion at the bottom of the plaza.


    It was a figure that had arrived at the plaza.


    "Lin Jian?"


    Lin Zhenfeng raised his brows, "It''s that little trash. Why is he here?"

 C10

    Following Lin Jian''s arrival, the plaza was stirred.


    "It''s him?"


    "You''re not going to let him come here to die?"


    On the stage, when Lin Zhenfeng saw this scene, his brows furrowed and he bellowed: "Scram, this is not a place you should be."


    "Why?!"


    "According to the Lin Clan''s rules, all disciples under the age of eighteen can participate in the Sword Intent Secret Realm. Although tomorrow is my day of maturity, at least for now, I still have the qualifications to participate in the trial."


    "Humph!" Who gave you the guts to speak to the Patriarch like that? "


    Lin Zhenfeng''s face turned cold, just as he was about to speak, the jade slip at his waist suddenly vibrated, it was Lin Yan''s sound transmission, "Father, no need to reject, since this trash is seeking death, let us grant his wish! Allow him to enter the secret realm, I want to find a chance ¡­ Kill him! "


    "Oh?"


    Lin Zhenfeng was a little surprised to hear this, and after a long while, he nodded again.


    It just so happened that Nan Dingtian was close to the major chamber bloodline. If the major chamber did not have a successor, then Nan Dingtian would have fewer people he could support in the future. This way, he could save himself a lot of trouble.


    Lin Zhenfeng''s tacit approval surprised everyone, but at that moment, Nan Dingtian could no longer sit still. He walked down the stage to Lin Jian''s side and asked: "Jian''er, what are you doing? With your cultivation, Sword Intent Secret Realm is not someone who can easily charge through, and might even lose his life! "Let''s go back."


    "Grand Elder."


    Lin Jian bowed, bowed to Nan Dingtian, and said: "Today, Lin Jian has come to protect the inheritance of the major chamber. Even though my father is dead, Lin Jian is still alive. If the inheritance of the major chamber were to be severed because of me, it would be a hundred times more difficult for Lin Jian to redeem himself. This Secret Realm opened on the day before my day of adulthood, perhaps it would also represent the will of the heavens.


    "Ai!"


    Nan Dingtian''s expression changed, but he could not retreat, shook his head: "Even so, I cannot let you in, with your cultivation, suicide is no different."


    After Lin Jian heard this, he was silent for a moment, then suddenly cupped his fists and said: "Then, Great Clan Elder, please experience how powerful Lin Jian is today. "Apologies!"


    With that said, he activated the Dragon Yuan Power in his body, condensed in between his palms, and used all his strength to strike at Nan Dingtian.


    In the future, the cultivation levels of the Building Foundation Period would surpass Lin Jian''s by leaps and bounds. Even if Lin Jian were to use his full strength, he would not be afraid of harming Nan Dingtian.


    "Hmm?"


    He raised his hand and lightly struck it across Lin Jian''s palm. Although the aura was not astonishing, the strength behind Lin Jian''s palm was like mud entering the sea. After a moment, he said in shock: "Peak of the fourth grade Refining Body? Jian''er, when did your cultivation break through so fast? "


    As his voice fell, everyone in the plaza widened their eyes, as disbelief filled their faces. One month ago, Lin Jian was still just at the Second grade Refining Body right?


    "With my current realm, Great Elder can be at ease to challenge this Road to Trial."


    Lin Jian withdrew his palm and calmly opened his mouth.


    "Hur hur."


    Nan Dingtian was overjoyed, he stroked his white beard and smiled, "You have truly surprised this old man!"


    He patted Lin Jian''s shoulder, and then floated back to the stage, giving up on stopping him. With Lin Jian''s peak Fourth grade Refining Body, even if he could not pass Road to Trial, at least he would not be in danger.


    "Is he really a Fourth grade Refining Body martial artist?"


    The second and third elder looked suspiciously at Nan Dingtian.


    "Seriously."


    Nan Dingtian nodded his head and said: "Based on what I felt just now, Jian''er''s palm strike was powerful and steady. It was not only at the Fourth grade Refining Body, but he also had complete mastery and had signs of a breakthrough. I think that if he did not have enough time, he would not have come to Sword Intent Secret Realm.


    This child had been smart since he was young. Previously, he said that he did not have the talent for cultivation, and perhaps it was because he was too engrossed in reason that he was delayed by those external things. At this moment, he has opened his eyes. After so much accumulation, he is indeed extraordinary.


    With that said, the second and third clan elders revealed looks of agreement. Now that Lin Jian had displayed such speed in his cultivation, he was indeed worthy of being the successor to the Lin Clan.


    But compared to him, although Lin Yan was also known as a genius, he could only break through to the first stage in a year, as though in a month''s time, breaking through to the second stage was something Lin Yan couldn''t even compare to.


    "¡­"


    After Lin Zhenfeng heard this, his face darkened.


    No one would have thought that this trash, Lin Jian, would actually have such potential for cultivation.


    However, this was not good news to Lin Zhenfeng. It took him a few years to take control of the Lin Family, and suppress the entire line of major chamber. He could not let this happen just because of Lin Jian, or else he would be in deep trouble.


    "Yan''er, when you enter the secret realm in a while, you must not miss a single move. You must eliminate Lin Jian of his roots and eliminate him of any future troubles. Lin Zhenfeng sent a sound transmission to Lin Yan through a jade.


    "Yes, father!"


    Lin Yan agreed without hesitation. He already hated Lin Jian to the bones.


    When Lin Jian walked into the crowd, the surrounding disciples automatically stepped aside, creating a vacuum. Everyone looked at him strangely.


    But as time passed, the Sword Intent Secret Realm was about to open and everyone''s attention shifted away. In the center of the plaza, the attendants were surrounding a broken sword and using a secret technique.


    This broken sword was the bridge that linked the Sword Intent Secret Realm.


    "Legend has it that the Lin Family''s Sword Intent Secret Realm is a special space left behind by a sword dao practitioner hundreds of years ago. To be able to create an independent space with just a broken sword, when this expert was alive, he at least had a Nascent Soul Stage of his own, right? "


    Lin Jian looked at the broken sword and tried to sense something from it, but to no avail.


    On the other side, the other disciples'' focus was completely not here. Their discussions were all about the Road to Trial, as well as guessing who would be able to complete this trial and obtain the sword token.


    This sword token, was placed at the end of Road to Trial, not only as a reward for passing the Road to Trial, but also as a proof of becoming an elite disciple, it was extremely precious.


    And in the hearts of all the disciples, the person who had the highest chance of passing through the Road to Trial was undoubtedly Lin Yan, not Lin Jian.


    There was only one sword talisman, and elite disciples could only produce one.


    Although Lin Jian''s previous words had moved everyone, they still had to believe in reality, and the reality was ¡­ With his current strength, he was simply unable to compete with Lin Yan.


    "It''s open!"


    At this time, a disciple cried out in alarm.


    The deacons'' hands moved in unison as they used their secret arts. As their elemental energy surged, the broken sword let out a buzzing sound.


    In the next moment, a Space Gate appeared on the plaza.


    "Let the trial begin!"


    Everyone entered the mystic realm space in turn.


    Every time the Sword Intent Secret Realm opened, there would only be three days of trial time. If someone completed the trial and obtained the sword token, the trial would end early and all disciples would be teleported back immediately after that.


    Weng! *


    As the weightlessness gradually disappeared, Lin Jian''s surroundings suddenly changed, and he arrived in a pitch-black world.


    It was a flat land, the overall area was not very big, only a tenth of the size of the Greencloud City. The ground was filled with rusty ancient sword remnants, and the entire area was filled with strong sword intent.


    In the distance, there was a path that seemed to be both visible and invisible. It looked like a long sword that was stabbed into the ground as it pointed towards the sky.


    That was the Road to Trial, a path formed by pure sword qi.


    trial-taker walked on the road, and every step he took forward, he would have to endure the continuous stream of sword qi refining his body, the process was extremely arduous, accompanied by pain, and the deeper he went, the stronger the sword qi was, and the sword symbol was right at the end of Road to Trial.


    "The sword token is indeed a good thing, and the identity of an elite disciple is also a good thing. But sadly, you won''t be able to get any of these. Moreover, from today on, you will lose everything, including your own life." At this time, an ice-cold voice sounded out from beside Lin Jian.


    "You want to kill me?"


    Lin Jian turned his head, and was not surprised by Lin Yan''s appearance.


    Lin Yan did not reply, he raised his hand and made a gesture, and immediately, a dozen or so disciples from the other sects surrounded Lin Jian, and blocked off all paths of escape for him.


    "It has nothing to do with you waiting and waiting, do whatever you have to do. If you don''t want to die, then don''t come and interfere with my business!"


    Lin Yan said coldly, immediately scaring away all the surrounding people, leaving only a dozen of his trusted aides in the second house to surround Lin Jian, afraid that he would escape.


    "Then, will you all come together, or one by one?"


    Lin Jian asked calmly.


    "Pfft!"


    Lin Yan spat on the ground, and scolded: "You piece of trash, you really know how to gold yourself. Against you, I only need one! The reason I called them here is because I was afraid that you would run away. As the sound of his voice faded, a strange sound rang out.


    ''Bang! ''a light sound was heard, as if something had been shattered.


    "¡­?"


    Lin Yan was startled, the jade pendant on his waist was still shattered, it was a life saving treasure that Lin Zhenfeng had given him, a Medial Grade Armor Rune, it would only activate automatically if it was hit by a fatal attack.


    Then now ¡­ Why did this talisman shatter?


    He only saw an ice blue longsword emitting an ice-cold aura, which was suspended in front of Lin Yan''s lower abdomen.


    It turned out that Lin Jian had suddenly made a move, a flying stab from before had caught Lin Yan off guard, if not for the Armor Rune, which blocked Lin Jian''s attack, Lin Yan would have already been dead.


    "Fuck you!"


    After Lin Yan understood this point, he broke out in cold sweat and cursed, "All of you, charge together and kill this trash!"

 C11

    As soon as he finished speaking, a dozen or so Lin Family disciples surrounded Lin Jian at the same time.


    Lin Jian''s brows slightly knitted, the sword in his hand flipped, and the blue body of the ice sword streaked across in a streak of ice in the air, like a profound ice barrier, it blocked the first few incoming attacks. With a * peng peng peng * sound, several of the Lin Clan disciples were forced back.


    So, Lin Jian could only use his movement skills to dodge and gain some time to relax. After that, he used the Cold Ice Sword to retreat and unleash the full might of the Aquatic Sword Technique. The sword force was like a vast river and as he poured spirit energy into it, it was as if there was an angry dragon raging and roaring.


    "That is my sword! Damn, it was indeed you, a trash who killed Lin Qinghu, yet you still use this young master''s sword to deal with me. Lin Yan was infuriated, he unsheathed the Sword that was far from being as good as the Ice Sword and jumped into the battle.


    Suddenly, the pressure on Lin Jian increased greatly.


    What he had been worried about the most had now occurred. He had sunk into a bitter battle.


    Originally, Lin Jian planned to capture all the thieves first and capture Lin Yan in one move, causing him to lose the ability to fight. This way, the other disciples in the other branches of the families would not be able to pose much of a threat to him. However, he never expected that Lin Yan had such a precious mid-grade armor talisman on him.


    That Armour Rune stopped his attack, causing Lin Jian''s plan to fail as well.


    "This bunch of damned rich people ¡­"


    Lin Jian sighed in his heart.


    In fact, talismans were like pills, they were extremely rare and precious items in the Nine Regions Continent.


    Although the Armor Rune on Lin Yan''s body was only of the middle grade, it was able to block a full-power attack from a practitioner below the Qi Refining stage.


    At this moment, Lin Jian was caught in a heavy encirclement. Even though he was relying on the tyranny of the Dragon Yuan Power, fighting one against fourteen, and was not at a disadvantage, he could only passively defend, unable to retaliate at all.


    As the saying goes, a long defense means certain defeat.


    Lin Yan and the others also saw this point. They did not attack forcefully, but chose to use besieging tactics.


    In fact... Amongst the Five Elements Swords, the Water Element Sword Art was considered a durable defense. Although its defensive power was only second to the Earth Element Sword Art, if it were to last long, after mastery, it would be impossible for Lin Yan and the others to break through its defense with the sword spirit he possessed in his previous life. Otherwise, Lin Yan wouldn''t have waited this long.


    "Hurry, take him down!"


    Lin Yan clenched his teeth, looked at the calm and composed Lin Jian, and an emotion named jealousy turned into raging anger, as if it wanted to swallow him whole.


    To be fair, if he and Lin Jian stayed in the same place, they probably wouldn''t be able to hold on for that long. In twenty breaths time at most, they would be surrounded and killed. He called Lin Jian a piece of trash, but in reality, even he himself knew that this trash was already thousands of times stronger than him.


    "You must die! "Trash, you must die!"


    Lin Yan was completely unable to accept this.


    At this moment, the secret realm space slightly shook. The sword Qis that had been scattered throughout the world suddenly gathered together with this vibration.


    "That''s ¡­"


    Everyone''s faces changed. Not far away, they saw a tornado made from sword Qi was taking shape.


    "Damn it!" Sword Intent Storm?! "


    Lin Yan''s pupils shrank as fear leaked out of his eyes and he scolded, "How could this happen? Isn''t this a period of peace? Not even three days have passed, why did this storm of sword intent start again? "


    Seeing that, Lin Jian was also surprised, he had initially planned to use a secret technique to obtain a short burst of power and resolve the battle in front of him, but did not expect the sword force in his body to be activated, causing the space in the secret realm to resonate with him.


    "Was the storm caused by me?"


    Lin Jian had a strange look on his face.


    While they were confused, the tornado had already been formed. The howling gale that was accompanied by a sharp sword qi was rushing straight towards them!


    "Not good, let''s quickly avoid it!"


    The expressions of Lin Yan and the rest changed greatly. Facing the onslaught of the storm of sword intent, they could not care less about surrounding and annihilating Lin Jian as they turned around and fled.


    Although this tornado was formed in a hurry and did not have the true Sword Intent Storm like the horrifying might that covered the entire secret realm, it was still fatal for them who were at the Body Refinement Realm.


    "Let''s go!"


    Lin Jian''s expression turned solemn, he also planned on avoiding them.


    But who knew that when he moved, the storm of sword intent would suddenly accelerate and crash into him!


    In just a single breath, Lin Jian''s clothes were tattered. The white robe had already turned into strips of cloth, and the exposed skin on his body was also left with streaks of red marks from the storm.


    This was the effect of tempering one''s body with Sword Qi.


    However, the reason why the storm of sword intent was so terrifying was not because of the sword Qi, but rather the sword intent.


    The sword qi could be blocked through cultivation techniques and elemental energy control, but the sword intent was different. One could only rely on one''s willpower to digest it.


    When Lin Jian entered into the storm, other than the sword aura, there were also streams of completely different complex sword intents that rushed into his sea of consciousness, causing mental attacks towards Lin Jian. Once Lin Jian was unable to digest all of the complex sword intents, his cultivation method would no longer function.


    Once the cultivation technique stopped, the Dragon Yuan Power in Lin Jian''s body would no longer continue to defend against the attacks of the Sword Qi. At that time, other than being killed by the Sword Qi, there would not be a second outcome.


    Lin Jian''s face turned gloomy, he immediately calmed his mind and sunk into his sea of consciousness.


    But Lin Jian was different. He was the reincarnation of the sword spirit, and the sword intent was like a source of power to him. If he could absorb and refine the sword intent, it would be greatly improved.


    "Roar!"


    Just then, a dragon''s roar sounded out in Lin Jian''s sea of consciousness.


    The golden dragon image was riding the cloud and controlling the wind and clouds in his sea of consciousness, devouring the sword intent that had invaded this place.


    It turned out that the Spirit Devouring Method had controlled the passive protection of the dragon''s vein and helped Lin Jian to refine a portion of the sword intent.


    After a few breaths of time, most of the sword intent that had invaded''s sea of consciousness had been solved by Lin Jian and the Spirit Devouring Method. As Lin Jian''s body was enveloped in the storm, he continued to receive the sword aura''s tempering and strengthening.


    "He''s here!"


    Lin Jian''s eyes lit up. The cultivation realm was already close to the door, and with the signs of a breakthrough, he naturally had to seize the opportunity.


    In a split-second, the Dragon Yuan Power in Lin Jian''s body filled up and began to circulate throughout his entire body. All of them rushed to the fifth Yang vein of his eight extraordinary meridians, and began to launch wave after wave of ferocious attacks.


    BOOM!


    It was like a flood breaking through a rock dam.


    Fifth grade Refining Body, success!


    Lin Jian''s mind was wandering, but at the moment, he was extremely satisfied, and had a faint feeling of floating.


    However, at this moment, there was another movement in his Sea of Consciousness!


    A sword intent suddenly erupted!


    "What?"


    Lin Jian frowned, and immediately sunk into his sea of consciousness, only to see a broken sword coming from nowhere, attacking the depths of his sea of consciousness. The moment it appeared, was exactly when Lin Jian had broken through, his mind was the most defenseless, and after it appeared, it immediately launched the most ferocious attack, it could be said to have been premeditated for a long time.


    A dragon''s roar sounded out in his sea of consciousness. The Spirit Devouring Method controlled the dragon fountain Qi and stood in front of the broken sword.


    "That is ¡­" Sword Spirit? "


    Lin Jian looked at the broken sword, and felt a familiar aura from within: "No wonder this secret realm is getting more and more unstable, and the storm of sword intent is also continuing to grow longer and longer. So it turns out that a sword spirit has already been birthed within this broken sword, it''s truly unbelievable."


    However, what was even more inconceivable was the Sword Spirit''s plan.


    It could sense the aura of someone of the same sect from Lin Jian''s body, which was why it had instigated the storm of sword intent to attack him.


    This was possession!


    Lin Jian laughed faintly: "In terms of being a sword spirit, I am your ancestor. With your insignificant broken sword, the sword spirit that you hatched is incomplete, and you actually planned to possess my body. You are truly a newborn calf that isn''t afraid of a tiger ¡­ Spirit Devouring Method, go! "Swallow it!"


    With that, the Spirit Devouring Method transformed into a dragon. Roaring, it rushed towards the broken sword, opening its mouth and biting onto the blade of the sword. With a cracking sound, the broken sword actually broke into pieces!


    The dragon beast bit down on the sword blade, crunched it into pieces and swallowed it into its stomach. A wave of pure spirit energy was refined out, causing Lin Jian''s realm to improve by a lot, immediately stabilizing the recently broken through body refining fifth level.


    "I almost forgot, the Spirit Devouring Method itself relies on the Devouring Spirit Body for cultivation. Since you plan on possessing me, then I won''t be polite with you."


    With that said, Lin Jian controlled the dragon and rushed towards the spirit of the broken sword.


    Weng! *


    The sword spirit trembled and turned around to flee!


    With a hum, the sword spirit flew out of Lin Jian''s sea of consciousness. Under the protection of the sword storm, it frantically escaped.


    Lin Jian frowned, how could the duck in his hands let it go? Swallowing this sword spirit would definitely bring great benefits to the Spirit Devouring Method. It was such a godsend opportunity, it would be a pity not to grab it.

 C12

    Outside the storm, Lin Yan and the rest were fearfully observing.


    After engulfing Lin Jian, the storm did not continue moving and instead stayed where it was, like a leaf taking root.


    Although he was dressed in shabby clothes and looked to be in a sorry state, his momentum was astonishing.


    As he spoke, he waved his hand and struck out with his palm.


    With this palm, the wind whistled, and the pale golden Dragon Yuan Power was unleashed with full strength. A dragon''s roar could be heard in the air, but its power was several levels stronger than before when he was at the Fourth grade Refining Body.


    "You broke through?!"


    Lin Yan''s expression changed, the aura of this palm was clearly at the fifth grade Refining Body realm!


    The Lin Family disciple in front of Lin Jian had a pale face. Suppressed by Lin Jian''s aura, he did not dare make any rash movements.


    Lin Jian''s large hand imprinted onto the disciple''s two forearms, and with a ''bang'' sound, the disciple flew backwards as if he had been struck on the head by a huge hammer, and his body couldn''t help but fly backwards. Even though he was also a Fifth Grade Refining Body martial artist, this Lin Family disciple could not even block one move from Lin Jian.


    Dragon Yuan Power, so tyrannical!


    In the next moment, Lin Jian barged in recklessly, and a dozen or so disciples of the Lin Family gritted their teeth as they tried their best to stop him.


    As soon as the two sides clashed, more than a dozen disciples were defeated by Lin Jian.


    With their strength, they could barely suppress the body refining fourth grade Lin Jian with their numbers advantage, but now that Lin Jian had broken through to body refining fifth grade, his strength had increased by leaps and bounds, and if they wanted to rely on numbers to make up for it, it was already impossible.


    A dozen odd elite disciples of the Lin Clan, none of them were able to withstand Lin Jian''s three fists and two palms.


    Amongst them, Lin Yan had already made up his mind. Although he knew that he was not Lin Jian''s match, he still wanted to use all of his trump cards, to fight Lin Jian to the bitter end. He had even prepared a speech to embellish his heroic spirit for this battle.


    But who knew ¡­ Lin Jian''s sword strike had forced him into a panic, and he was unable to defend himself. Then, he kicked''s neck, and knocked him out even more, until he lost consciousness, and was unable to say a single word. Similarly, Lin Jian did not even look at him once.


    Before long, the ground was strewn with more than ten figures lying on it.


    "How troublesome."


    Lin Jian said in disdain, and then leaped and flew, quickly chasing after the spirit of the broken sword.


    To be able to meet a spirit body here was an unexpected gain. Although the Spirit Devouring Method was a Heaven Tier technique, it required a lot of resources to cultivate and a spirit body was the rarest of all.


    "With the attributes that the Spirit Devouring Method has currently displayed, although it can be considered a top tier technique, it doesn''t have much of a mystical property. If I''m not wrong, the current Spirit Devouring Method is still in the growth phase, and it needs to constantly devour spirit bodies to unlock more secrets."


    Lin Jian heaved a sigh of relief, and looked at the broken sword spirit that had escaped to the end of the Road to Trial, and laughed: After I devour you, what will I awaken? I''m really looking forward to it. "


    With that, Lin Jian walked into the Road to Trial.


    Just as he stepped onto the stairs, Lin Jian felt a wave of sword Qi attacking him, but it was not painful nor itchy to him, it was extremely weak.


    In fact, the strength of the sword qi in the storm of sword intent was about the same as the strength of the sword qi at the end of Road to Trial. For Lin Jian to be able to temper his body in the storm, this Road to Trial gave him no pressure.


    Very quickly, Lin Jian walked up the stairs and followed the Road to Trial until he arrived at the end.


    The broken sword spirit was floating here.


    "No more escaping?"


    Lin Jian laughed playfully. In fact, he could tell that the power of the Sword Spirit had already been exhausted, and for the past three days, it had been in a period of peace, and also because of the Sword Spirit''s weakened state after activating the storm. It could not use too much strength.


    Lin Jian released his Spirit Force and pulled the broken sword into his sea of consciousness. Despite the sword spirit resisting it with all its might, it was useless and was quickly dragged into the sea of consciousness.


    Immediately after, the Spirit Devouring Method transformed into a dragon and pounced forward ferociously, directly slicing open the dragon''s mouth, with a kacha sound, it bit onto the Sword Spirit''s body, chewing heavily, and very quickly, it completely swallowed the Sword Spirit.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian sat cross legged on the ground, refining the huge amount of spirit force in his body, his Spirit Devouring Method frantically revolving, bringing about the Dragon Yuan Power in his body, causing his cultivation to continuously improve.


    At the same time, deep within his consciousness, the imprint of the Spirit Devouring Method suddenly flashed with a brilliant light.


    "Path of Divine Symbol, assimilate the spirit and transform it into spirit, retrieve the spirit of all living things in the world, transform it into a supreme divine talisman ¡­"


    This was actually a talisman cultivation technique!


    In the Nine Regions Continent, everyone could cultivate and become warriors, but there were very few people who could use their spirit energy elsewhere.


    Apothecaries used Origin Energy to refine pills. The Charm Magician used elemental energy to practice talismans. A weapons craftsman was capable of refining using Origin Energy.


    These three jobs were the most respected jobs in Nine Regions Continent.


    As a martial artist, if your cultivation level was low, you would be looked down upon wherever you went. But as one of these three professions, no matter how low your level was, even the lowest of the low would have countless forces willing to try to win you over. This was the gap between them.


    "I never thought that there would be a hidden talisman cultivation technique in the Spirit Devouring Method. If I can become a Charm Magician, it will be of great help to my future cultivation!"


    Lin Jian started to forget himself as he immersed his consciousness into the depths of his sea of consciousness, fully focusing on refining this'' Path of Divine Symbol ''cultivation technique. From what he could sense, this Path of Divine Symbol was a top-notch existence even within the rune dao techniques.


    An unknown amount of time passed.


    Finally, Lin Jian woke up.


    He opened his eyes, and a sharp light flashed within the depths of his eyes.


    Lin Jian raised his hand, his fingers forming a sword, he drew a few lines in the air, causing the Sword Qi of the heaven and earth to suddenly gather.


    In the next moment, a translucent sword aura crystal appeared in mid air, on it were carvings of extremely profound and mysterious patterns. Lin Jian flicked his finger and the crystal shattered, a sword intent actually shot out from within.


    "Sword Talisman!"


    Lin Jian''s eyes lit up, he did not expect that he would actually succeed, although the power of the sword token was extremely weak, and was only at the level of a Second Rank Refining Body cultivator, it was his first time creating a talisman, so being able to succeed on the first try was already unbelievable.


    "As expected of the Spirit Devouring Method, as expected of the Path of Divine Symbol ¡­"


    Lin Jian sighed.


    Soon after, he stood up, and his gaze landed on something. It was the sword symbol that was placed at the end of Road to Trial.


    As long as he obtained it, this trial would come to an end, and Lin Jian would also obtain the qualifications to become an elite disciple. From then on, the major chamber would not have any more inheritances, and the dragon veins in the Violet Bamboo Pavilion would not be at all worrisome!


    Lin Jian laughed indifferently, then extended his hand and took down the sword symbol.


    Behind the Lin Residence, on the public square.


    It was already late at night.


    Following the intense ripples of elemental energy and sword energy in the air, a portal was projected from the broken sword.


    Immediately, dozens of Lin Clan disciples returned to the plaza.


    "It''s actually that fast?"


    The elders and foremen were all shocked. Before three days even passed, the disciples of the Lin Family were already transported back. This undoubtedly meant that someone had completed the Road to Trial and obtained the sword token.


    In the next moment, the figures of all the disciples appeared in front of everyone. Among them, Lin Yan was the leader of the Second Branch Family.


    "Missed?"


    Seeing that, Lin Zhenfeng''s pupils contracted, and he subconsciously looked at Lin Jian.


    Lin Jian felt the Patriarch''s gaze on him and his expression became indifferent. He raised his arm and held the sword token in his hand and said loudly: "Disciple Lin Jian has passed Road to Trial!"


    "Hua!"


    All of a sudden, an uproar broke out.


    Everyone looked at Lin Jian in disbelief, they did not expect him to actually succeed.


    Furthermore, based on the fact that Lin Yan and the rest had fainted on the ground, they could infer that Lin Jian had beaten them up thoroughly within the Sword Intent Secret Realm, and only then did he pass through the Road to Trial.


    This piece of trash ¡­ He actually has this kind of ability?


    Even though it was hard to believe, hearing it with their own ears and seeing it with their own eyes was the truth. The truth was right in front of them, and they had no choice but to admit it.


    "Hahaha, Jian''er, well done!"


    Just then, Great Clan Elder Nan Dingtian laughed out loud, showing his satisfaction.


    Behind him, a few clan elders and deacons looked at each other, took a step forward and said: "Young Master Lin Jian is extremely courageous, since you have already passed the Road to Trial, according to the clan rules, you should be granted the qualifications to become an elite!"


    These people were all suppressed by Lin Zhenfeng. Seeing that the major chamber was about to rise again, they decided to follow him. If they had Nan Dingtian''s help, their position in the Lin Family would definitely increase by a lot.


    "That''s right!"


    Hearing that, Nan Dingtian immediately turned serious, and said: "Jian''er has already passed Road to Trial, if she is bestowed the qualifications, the Lin Family''s major chamber''s inheritance will be endless!"


    With that, the second and third clan elders looked at each other and spoke out, but they were afraid that they would offend Lin Zhenfeng, and did not finish their words.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian stood below the stage. When he saw this scene, he was slightly excited in his heart.


    Thus, the dragon vein was preserved.


    At this time, Lin Zhenfeng let out a cold laugh, and said: "Giving you the qualification of an elite? Are you kidding me? Lin Jian, is he really qualified to be an elite? "


    As his voice fell, Nan Dingtian and the others, on the other hand, frowned and said: "The Lin Clan''s rules are that anyone who passes Sword Intent Secret Realm before the age of eighteen can obtain the right to become an elite. Since Lin Jian has the sword token, why is he not qualified?"


    "Humph!"


    Lin Zhenfeng snorted, and asked: "Then I will ask you, do you know Lin Jian''s birthdate?"


    Nan Dingtian''s face changed, he had already realised something, and after being silent for a moment, he said: "Nine Regions Continent Calendar, 2338, April 4, quarter of an hour."


    "It''s the Nine Regions Continent Calendar now, April 4th, 2306 years. The hour of ugliness has passed, and the hour of ugliness has passed!"


    Lin Zhenfeng laughed coldly again and again, and pointed at Lin Jian: "Even though Lin Jian has passed the trial, he is two hours too slow.

 C13

    As the sound of his voice faded, the entire arena fell into a deathly silence, so silent that even a pin drop could be heard.


    Before entering the Secret Realm, Lin Jian was one day short of maturity, but he had to train in the Secret Realm for a day before he could come out.


    Lin Jian frowned, and shouted loudly.


    In reality, this kind of situation had happened before for the Lin Family as well, but most of them would give up on it. After all, an error of two hours did not mean much, and the elite qualification they should be bestowed would still be granted.


    But so what?


    After all, Lin Jian was still two hours too late.


    Nan Dingtian did not speak anymore, and the foremen and elders became even more silent.


    There was no way to reverse the situation.


    Everyone looked at Lin Jian with pity.


    Only the heavens knew how a impoverished youth, who everyone viewed as trash, was able to raise his strength to this level within a month. Even if he had a fortuitous encounter, the pressure and pain that he endured was not something that ordinary people could feel.


    But, now ¡­ In just two hours, all of his hard work had gone to waste.


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian clenched his fists, he stood at his original position, suddenly raised his head and shouted: "No! I have the right to be an elite! "


    As the sound of his voice faded, the spectators all shook their heads as they sighed.


    "Oh?"


    Lin Zhenfeng raised his eyebrows, his eyes full of ridicule, as though victory was in his grasp.


    "The Lin Clan''s rules state that as long as you can break through to the Fifth Grade Refining Body before the age of eighteen, you will be qualified to become an elite! Not long after I entered the Sword Intent Secret Realm, I broke through the realms and reached the fifth rank! At that time, I would already possess the qualifications to become an elite disciple! "


    As Lin Jian spoke, the Dragon Yuan Power on his entire body vibrated, a tyrannical Qi swept across the entire arena, and everyone realized in shock that Lin Jian had indeed broken through.


    "Hur hur."


    A cold light flashed in the depths of Lin Zhenfeng''s eyes, but he laughed coldly: "Words have no basis in anything, you can say whatever you want. Could it be that you said you broke through before you were eighteen, and before you were eighteen? This Patriarch hasn''t even entered the mystic realm space yet, how do you know if what you said is true or false? If you only managed to break through three quarters of an hour later, that too would have exceeded the time limit and could not be counted on at all! "


    As he said that, Lin Zhenfeng mocked: Who else can you go and testify to?


    "¡­"


    After Lin Jian heard this, he could not help but fall silent again.


    In reality, the only people who could testify for him were Lin Yan and the other disciples of the second branch families.


    But, these people were all Lin Zhenfeng''s men, how could they testify for him?


    "Ai!"


    Hearing that, Nan Dingtian could not help but sigh and close his eyes. Perhaps, this was heaven''s will.


    Lin Jian, this kid, has such a tough life ¡­ Everyone fell silent.


    But, right at that moment, Lin Jian suddenly moved, his figure flying towards Lin Yan!


    Everyone was shocked. What was he trying to do?


    "You dare!"


    Lin Zhenfeng''s pupils shrank, thinking that Lin Jian wanted to kill him, he stood up and slapped Lin Jian.


    Lin Jian''s speed was extremely fast, at the moment, he was already in front of Lin Yan. Even though Lin Zhenfeng had struck with his palm, he did not dodge or evade, and after taking the palm from Building Foundation Stage Expert, he still wanted to take Lin Yan down!


    "Pfft!"


    Lin Jian spat out a mouthful of blood. This strike from Lin Zhenfeng had already heavily injured him.


    However, the unconscious Lin Yan was grabbed by his hand and held in front of him like a shield, "Nobody move!"


    When the crowd saw this, they were shocked.


    Nan Dingtian was also shocked, he anxiously asked: "Jian''er, what do you want to do? "Don''t be rash!"


    Everyone believed that Lin Jian was acting in a desperate attempt to vent his anger, but in truth, if he really did that, it would be a grave violation of the Lin Clan''s rules. At that time, forget about Nan Dingtian, no one would be able to protect him!


    "Trash, are you courting death?!"


    Lin Zhenfeng flew into a rage, his eyes flickering with a berserk killing intent, and said: "Quickly release him!"


    Nan Dingtian was also extremely anxious, and said: "Jian''er, do not be rash! Listen to me, release the person first. When we return, Uncle Nan will still be able to protect you! "


    "Cough, cough."


    Lin Jian coughed out a mouthful of blood, his face was pale white, but he smiled, and said: "Great Clan Elder, do not panic, I am not crazy yet, I will not do anything to Cousin Lin Yan, I only want him to tell me the truth, and prove that I truly have the qualifications of an elite."


    While speaking, Lin Jian took out the sword symbol he had just obtained, and placed it on top of Lin Yan''s heart, and said: "This sword symbol, I will leave it with Cousin Lin Yan first, I hope that when I ask him a question later, the Patriarch will not act rashly, if I get too excited, he will definitely die."


    This sword symbol was a middle grade, when released, it would produce a Qi Refining stage sword qi attack, sticking onto Lin Yan''s chest, and once the sword symbol was activated, Lin Yan''s body would immediately be penetrated by the sword qi.


    "So young and yet so vicious!"


    Lin Zhenfeng''s face darkened, his fists clenched tightly, but he did not dare make any rash movements, his entire body trembling in anger.


    "I don''t dare."


    Lin Jian laughed, then asked: "Then I wonder, does Clan Master agree to allow me to ask Lin Yan?"


    "..." "Agreed!"


    Lin Zhenfeng clenched his teeth, the two words seemed to come out from his mouth.


    He dared not disagree.


    This move of Lin Jian''s clearly meant that if you do not agree, then I will die together with Lin Yan.


    This completely hit Lin Zhenfeng''s weakness. With regards to Lin Yan, his son, he had high hopes for him. The matters of the major chamber could be slowly but this son was the future successor, he definitely could not let anything happen to him.


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, and said: "Since that''s the case, I''ll have to wake up Cousin Lin Yan now. Let me remind you one last time, during my interrogation, all of you must not make any small movements to hint at him, or else with just a thought, the number one genius of the Lin Family will become a dead man."


    When he said the four words "number one genius", Lin Jian''s expression was somewhat playful, but everyone present, especially those who were close to the second branch, maintained their silence.


    "Ai!"


    Nan Dingtian sighed. He really couldn''t understand the current Lin Jian.


    However, since Lin Jian had the confidence, he did not stop him, and said: "Then, you can begin to interrogate him. During this period of time, I will protect you."


    "Thank you, Great Elder!"


    Lin Jian bowed to him, and then took a deep breath and woke Lin Yan up.


    "Hiss ¡­"


    When he opened his eyes, he saw Lin Jian''s calm face. For a moment, he was both shocked and frightened, but he was a little afraid of Lin Jian''s appearance and he could not help but shrink back and say, "You! You, you piece of trash, what do you want to do? "


    "We''ve already left the secret plane, and you''re still worried about what I might do to you?"


    Lin Jian asked calmly.


    Hearing that, Lin Yan looked around and heaved a sigh of relief, at least outside, he was not worried about being hurt by Lin Jian.


    "Then, I have a question for you. You must answer truthfully."


    Lin Jian stared at Lin Yan and said: "Someone framed us, it was me who injured you and more than a dozen Lin Clan disciples in Sword Intent Secret Realm, for that, Master Patriarch, you have to punish me for my crimes. Now that you''re awake, let us know, am I the one who hurt you guys?"


    "Of course!"


    Lin Yan jumped up, and said: "Even if you injured us, you still want to deny it!"


    "You''re lying! "You are the number one genius of the Lin Clan, a sixth grade Refining Body martial artist, and there are more than ten Lin Clan disciples by your side. I am only a fourth grade Refining Body martial artist, how could I possibly injure so many of you?" Lin Jian''s face flushed red, as though he had received a huge slander, and tried to defend himself.


    Lin Yan coldly snorted, and said: "When you first reached the fourth stage, you were unable to defeat us, but then a storm struck you, and you broke through to the fifth stage of the Refinement Realm, the moment you appeared, you defeated all of us, so this kick of mine was all yours!"


    After he finished speaking, he looked left and right, as if he were searching for a witness. He pulled up a disciple who had been knocked out by Lin Jian, woke him up, and had that disciple explain everything from start to finish.


    "Yes!" It was Lin Jian who injured us! After entering the Sword Intent Secret Realm, Young Master Lin Yan wanted us to besiege Lin Jian together. At first, he was a Fourth grade Refining Body martial artist, so he was unable to defeat us, but then a storm suddenly appeared. Lin Jian had a breakthrough in the windstorm, and then he came out and injured us. He''s the one who hurt us! " That disciple said with confidence and loudly.


    "So, everyone here, do you understand?"


    Lin Jian pointed to Lin Yan and Lin Yan, and said: "They have already stated very clearly that not long after I entered the secret realm, I broke through the fifth grade of Body Refining, and this time will definitely be thirty minutes before midnight!"


    "Haha, good!"


    Seeing this, Nan Dingtian laughed out loud. "Jian''er, it''s really yours!"


    In fact, he was confused at first as to what kind of method Lin Jian wanted to use to make Lin Yan speak of the truth. If he was asked openly, Lin Yan would definitely not tell him the truth.


    This thought made everyone clap their hands in admiration!


    Lin Yan had become Lin Jian''s witness, but he was still confused, thinking that everyone did not believe his words.

 C14

    "Idiot, shut up!"


    Lin Zhenfeng suppressed the anger in his heart and stared angrily at Lin Yan.


    Lin Jian looked around, and upon seeing everyone''s reaction, the corners of his mouth raised slightly, and coughing up a mouthful of blood, he used his handkerchief to wipe the blood off his face and asked: "Master, the truth has been put in front of me, do I really have the qualifications to become an elite disciple?"


    The people from the major chamber bloodline looked at Lin Jian at this moment as if they were looking at a rising star. Most of the neutral parties were also sighing in their hearts at this moment, thinking that the Lin Family would probably experience changes in the future.


    After Lin Zhenyue''s death, the internal power of the Lin Family had unquestionably fallen into the hands of the second house, and Lin Yan, the successor of the second house, had indeed displayed outstanding talent.


    And the most eye-catching thing that Lin Jian had revealed was not his cultivation potential, but his courage.


    In the younger generation, who would dare argue against the Patriarch? Who would dare to take the hostage in front of a Building Foundation Stage Expert?


    In actuality, the key to Lin Jian''s plan was precisely this. If he did not take action and take Lin Yan down, with a posture of ''if you do not agree, then you will die together with your son'', Lin Zhenfeng would not be able to loathe him. As the Patriarch, he could come up with ten thousand reasons and excuses to reject this matter.


    But...


    Lin Jian holding onto Lin Yan, was equivalent to holding onto his life vein.


    Lin Zhenfeng had all kinds of advantages, he could easily eat Lin Jian''s Commander at any time, but he took out a blade and placed it on Lin Zhenfeng''s neck, forcing him to surrender.


    "I can''t let this trash continue to grow. Otherwise, he will become a huge threat to my Second Branch in the future!"


    Lin Zhenfeng thought bitterly.


    Lin Jian heaved a sigh of relief, seeing that the matter was settled, he took the sword token from Lin Yan''s bosom, and smiled faintly: "Many thanks, Cousin Lin Yan, if you hadn''t testified for me, I really would have moved out from Violet Bamboo Pavilion."


    "..." "You!"


    Lin Yan''s face alternated between green and white as he looked at the sword token. At the same time, his heart felt fear, and his thoughts quickly changed. He finally realized something, and he was so angry that he almost vomited blood. You actually lied to me! Trash, you deserve to die! "You deserve to die ¡­" He looked flustered and exasperated.


    "Hur hur."


    Lin Jian smiled blandly, and finally could not suppress the injury of that palm.


    After Nan Dingtian and the rest exclaimed out, Lin Jian relaxed and blacked out.


    Three days had passed since Lin Jian woke up again.


    When he woke up, he found himself in the Lin Family''s medicine hall, lying on a warm jade bed, surrounded by smoke and clouds, a top-grade purple sandalwood fragrance was burning in the incense burner, it had a miraculous healing effect. If placed in Void Merchant Guild, it would need at least ten taels of gold to buy a finger sized piece.


    "This is the treatment for elite disciples."


    Lin Jian sighed.


    Back then, although Lin Zhenfeng had only made a hurried palm strike, he still carried the prestige of a Foundation Establishment expert. If not for the healing saint''s jade bed and the top-grade purple sandalwood fragrance, he might not have been able to wake up even after eight to ten days with his recovery abilities. However, it was only three days now, and Lin Jian''s injuries had already fully healed.


    As the saying goes, a poor scholar is rich in martial arts. The more one cultivates, the more resources one needs. After becoming an elite disciple, one would be able to obtain important resources from the Lin Clan, and their future cultivation would be much smoother.


    "Jian''er, you''re awake?"


    Just then, Nan Dingtian pushed open the door and walked in, his face filled with a gentle and kind smile.


    "Uncle Nan."


    Lin Jian stood up, cupped his hands to the old man and said: "These days, I will have to trouble Uncle Nan to take care of me."


    Nan Dingtian waved his hands, but laughed instead. He walked up to catch Lin Jian''s pulse, held his breath, and after searching for a while, he nodded in satisfaction: "Un, your recovery is not bad. I originally thought that it would take another week for you to wake up, but it seems that Uncle has underestimated you. "


    After he finished speaking, Nan Dingtian sighed out once more, "For the Patriarch to be so ruthless to you, I''m afraid that he really wants to exterminate all the members of the major chamber bloodline! Ever since your father died, I''ve been patient with him, but I didn''t expect him to be someone who couldn''t hold a single grain of sand in his eyes ¡­


    Right now, your Uncle Nan is still alive and he won''t be able to touch you for a short period of time. But I know that I don''t have much time left, and I can protect you for the time being, but I won''t be able to protect you for a long time. After saying that, Nan Dingtian could not help but pause.


    "¡­"


    After Lin Jian heard this, his eyebrows knitted together.


    In order to protect the inheritance of the major chamber, he had already offended Lin Zhenfeng and his son to death. Given the father and son''s personality, they would definitely not let him off in the future.


    Lin Jian was clear about the strength of a Building Foundation Stage Expert, even if he refined all of the dragon veins and cultivated them to perfection in the Dragon Yuan Power, he would still not be able to match it. If there came a day when Nan Dingtian was truly gone, then Lin Jian would definitely face a calamity!


    "However, you don''t have to worry too much."


    Nan Dingtian thought for a moment, then said: "Profound Spirit Sect, one of the three major sects of the Wu Dynasty, is about to come to Cyan Cloud to recruit new disciples. If you can be selected, with the golden signboard of the Profound Spirit Sect, the Patriarch wouldn''t dare to do anything to you, understand?"


    "I understand."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, cupped his hands and bowed: "Thank you Uncle Nan for your guidance."


    Nan Dingtian sighed, stroked his white beard and said: "Go, I hope that one day, I''ll be able to see you rise above the masses!"


    Lin Jian replied and took his leave.


    Before leaving the medicine hall, Lin Jian went to visit Xiao Sanzi once more.


    After a month of rest, the little errand boy''s complexion had improved, and his injuries were gradually healing. Seeing Lin Jian come, he was so excited that he couldn''t control himself, and when he heard about the Sword Intent Secret Realm, he was so happy that his tail was sticking out in the sky.


    When Lin Jian asked about his recent condition, Xiao Sanzi pouted and complained: "Everything else is good, but the medicine here is too bitter, I haven''t eaten for a month already, if I get hungry, I''ll drink the medicine, if this goes on, I''ll forget about the taste of chicken leg ¡­"


    Lin Jian shook his head and laughed. He promised that after he had fully recovered, he would take him to the tavern Immortal Assembling Pavilion at the top of Greencloud City to have a feast. Only then did Xiao Sanzi turn teary into a smile.


    The next day, Lin Jian left the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    After a night of cultivation, Lin Jian''s control over the Dragon Yuan Power had increased yet again. Today''s journey, was to head to the Xiushan to thank Luo Moxian.


    Even though he had specifically gone there once before, unfortunately, Luo Moxian was not at home and he had even met a strange woman.


    It was summer, and the Xiushan was filled with the fragrance of birds and flowers. The beautiful scenery was extremely enchanting, and many young men and women traveled together on the mountain paths.


    Along the way, Lin Jian attracted the attention of many girls. However, his calm expression, which was as if he didn''t care about the girls who were secretly sending him off, added a little bit of hidden bitterness to the beautiful scenery.


    "Eh, Miss, look ¡­"


    Just then, on a distant mountain path, a beautiful yellow clothed maid pointed at Lin Jian who was climbing the mountain and said: "It''s him!"


    "Hmm?"


    The beautiful woman was dressed in a red floating dress and held up a white paper umbrella. She was walking quietly, and when she heard the words of her servant girl, she turned around and saw the figure in the distance. A complicated look immediately appeared in her eyes, along with a hint of disgust.


    She was Gongsun Waner, the one who broke the engagement with Lin Jian.


    As a woman who worshipped strong experts, Gongsun Waner had always despised Lin Jian for his low cultivation. He was not compatible with his, and previously, in order to cancel the engagement, he even provoked Bai Luohan, causing him to heavily injure his. She thought that the battle between the two would end here, he did not expect Lin Jian to appear in front of her again.


    "What are you doing here?"


    Gongsun Waner''s cold voice came from the mountain road.


    Lin Jian raised his head and saw her, he was startled, and did not expect to meet his here, but did not care, and continued to walk forward.


    "You still won''t give up?"


    You and I are not the same type of people. Although I heard that your cultivation increased greatly a few days ago, and you passed through the Sword Intent Secret Realm of the Lin Family, don''t you dare think that just by relying on that, you will be able to make up for the disparity between us. "


    Lin Jian did not reply and continued to walk. In his heart, he felt that this woman was truly baffling and was talking to herself.


    "..." "How can you not know what''s good for you?"


    As the distance between them got closer and closer, Gongsun Waner''s voice became deeper and deeper, "How much weight do you have? I know very well in my heart, with your cultivation potential, breaking through to the third level in a month is simply impossible by using normal methods, if I''m not wrong, you must have used the Burning Blood Technique, right?


    Although I don''t know where you found this secret technique, but this type of training method that relies on the burning of one''s life in exchange for cultivation is only an empty pavilion. If you think that you can use it to deceive me, then you are underestimating me, Gongsun Waner! "


    Finally ¡­


    Lin Jian stopped in his tracks.


    At this moment, he was standing in front of Gongsun Waner.


    The woman faced him, proudly raising her snow-white neck. Her beautiful face was filled with arrogance.


    "I really wonder how the previous Lin Jian took a fancy to this woman ¡­"


    Lin Jian sighed secretly and shook his head.


    Seeing him shake his head, Gongsun Waner suddenly had a feeling of superiority over her. Raising her head even higher, her snow-white nose let out a light snort, "Is there anything else you want to say?"


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian looked at her calmly. You''re in the way. "

 C15

    Lin Jian''s figure gradually disappeared from the mountain road.


    Gongsun Waner had been staring at him the entire time, and deep within her heart, there was a strange rage.


    To him, the incident where he met Gongsun Waner just now was just a small interlude, not even a ripple could arise in his heart. After all, he was not the real Lin Jian.


    As he spoke, he walked forward and placed the three thousand gold notes on the stone table, "You should keep this money well. It won''t be difficult for you to borrow more if you have money to borrow."


    "Puchi."


    Luo Moxian shook her head and laughed, but upon seeing his serious look, she could not help but say: "You have really changed a lot. However, I don''t hate the way you look right now. "


    She sat up, looked at the three thousand gold notes, placed her two hands on the table, supporting her cheeks with her jade hands, and said: "I don''t need these things. On the contrary, you have just officially entered the cultivation world, and you still have a lot of places to use them in the future."


    "This ¡­"


    Lin Jian''s brows twitched, and he subconsciously wanted to decline.


    "Don''t be in a hurry to refuse."


    Luo Moxian shook her head lightly, laid back down on the bamboo chair, and blinked as she said, "Xiao Yuanshan once said that with your music skills, if you were in the Divine Capital Palace, a single tune could be worth ten thousand taels of gold. Even if this little girl takes advantage of you today, just play a tune for me and you''ll be able to make up for those common things. "


    "This is clearly me taking advantage of you ¡­" Lin Jian shook his head and laughed bitterly, but he did not say anything. He took out a jade Xiao Budian from his storage ring and used it to adjust his voice, then he closed his eyes and used a clear Xiao Yin to enter the forest.


    Luo Moxian also closed her eyes and listened quietly.


    Not long after ¡­


    The woman''s breathing was even. She seemed to have fallen asleep amidst the gentle sounds of the music.


    Lin Jian secretly laughed in his heart, but the song did not stop.


    At this moment, a light breeze blew.


    The veil on Luo Moxian''s face rose up, revealing her delicate and pretty face. Her facial features were exquisite, her eyes were like crescent moons, her nose was tall and straight, and her mouth was round and tender like a cherry blossom.


    But...


    There was a black spot on her fair and tender skin, instantly destroying her beauty, causing her face to appear somewhat sinister and terrifying.


    Lin Jian paused for a moment, his gaze resting on his face, a look of regret flashing past his eyes. He could completely imagine, if Luo Moxian did not have this black spot on her face, then what kind of peerless beauty was she? Even the reputed number one beauty in the Greencloud City, Gongsun Waner, would not be able to compete with his.


    Lin Jian stared at his face for a long time.


    Of course, he wasn''t the type to judge a person by their appearance. The reason why he was staring at her wasn''t because he found her novel and interesting, but rather ¡­


    He felt a familiar aura coming from this face.


    The dragon vein in his body was actually stirring!


    That black spot was like a magnet, firmly attracting the Dragon Yuan Power in Lin Jian''s body.


    Lin Jian''s brows knitted together as his breathing became a little rough. When the Dragon Yuan Power started to circulate on its own, his vital energy and blood began to churn as well, and only after the wind had stopped did the veil once again cover Luo Moxian''s face and cover the blackboard. Only then did the peculiar feeling in Lin Jian''s body finally calm down.


    "What''s going on?"


    Lin Jian muttered to himself, he could not help but move closer, and gently lifted Luo Moxian''s veil.


    When he focused on that black spot, the Dragon Yuan Power churned again, and seemed to break out of his body. Lin Jian slightly hesitated, and then released a strand of Dragon Yuan Power, attaching it to Luo Moxian''s face.


    Weng! *


    A wave of simple and vigorous elemental energy suddenly rebounded from the black spot!


    Lin Jian''s face changed, the Spirit Devouring Method revolved frantically, but it had absorbed all of the energy, and in that instant, Lin Jian''s cultivation had increased by a lot!


    At the same time, a small piece of the black spots on Luo Moxian''s face seemed to be missing. Even though it was just a tiny strand, with Lin Jian''s meticulous observation, he was still able to confirm.


    "This black spot can actually be refined by the Dragon Yuan Power?"


    Lin Jian realized this in shock, and thought to himself: "Just refining a bit of the black spots just now had allowed my cultivation to advance by a huge amount, almost comparable to half a month''s worth of hard work. If I could absorb all the black spots, then my cultivation would have been ¡­"


    Just as he was thinking, Luo Moxian was shocked awake. Seeing that the two were so close, a trace of panic flashed across her bright and beautiful eyes. She asked: "Why are you so close?"


    Lin Jian was startled, he did not expect her to wake up. He prepared to put in a few words, and said: "I just discovered that there seems to be something strange about this black spot on your face. It shouldn''t be a birthmark right? Perhaps ¡­ I have a way to help you dissolve it. Are you willing to try it? "


    "Black Spot ¡­" When Luo Moxian heard this, her expression changed slightly, but she immediately stood up and turned her head: "This matter has nothing to do with you, don''t ask too much."


    "Ugh!"


    Lin Jian saw that she was angry, but did not say anything for a moment. He was about to apologize, but Luo Moxian immediately ordered his to leave, saying: "It''s getting late, you should also go back."


    Lin Jian laughed bitterly and shook his head. It seemed that the black spots had other uses, in Luo Moxian''s eyes, it was a taboo, but in order to refine the black spots and increase his strength, he had suddenly taken the liberty to do so. If she continued to tangle with the black spots, it would probably cause the lady to get tired of him, and the loss would not be worth it.


    "I was presumptuous of you this time. Sorry."


    Lin Jian turned and took his leave. The lady turned his head and looked at his back with a complicated gaze, as though he was embarrassed and annoyed.


    In the dark, a woman hidden in the clouds couldn''t help but cover her mouth and chuckle when she saw this scene. "This young man is really a fool ¡­"


    Over the next few days, Lin Jian lived a very peaceful life.


    He peacefully stayed in the Violet Bamboo Pavilion, cultivating his sword techniques day and night, refining the dragon veins.


    After more than a month of absorption and refinement, about eighty percent of the dragon veins in Lin Zhenyue''s grave had already been absorbed by Lin Jian. When he channeled all his strength in his Dragon Yuan Power, the bright golden colored spirit energy fluctuated like a swimming dragon.


    On this day, Xiao Sanzi finally recovered from his illness and returned home from the medicine hall.


    Lin Jian had originally promised him that when he recovered from his sickness, he would take him to the top class inn in Greencloud City to eat a big meal.


    "Young Master, when are we leaving?"


    There was one area on Xiao Sanzi''s body that had not been untied, it was still bandaged, and his entire body was reeking of medicine, but when he thought about the Immortal Assembling Pavilion''s delicious food, his eyes lit up, and he asked impatiently.


    "Hur hur."


    Seeing him like that, Lin Jian could not help but laugh, and said: "Don''t be in such a rush, how could I forget what I promised you? After knowing that you have fully recovered today, I have already sent a servant to the Immortal Assembling Pavilion to book a seat.


    As he finished speaking, as expected, there was a figure that hurriedly returned. It was the servant Lin Jian had sent to the Immortal Assembling Pavilion before, who had a bitter face the moment he entered the door, gasping for air.


    "Young master, we didn''t get a place ¡­"


    That servant had a bitter face, and said: "Today, the Immortal Assembling Pavilion has been booked up by someone!"


    "It''s booked?"


    Lin Jian was startled upon hearing this, his face had a look of extreme surprise. One must know that the Immortal Assembling Pavilion was the most top-notch inn in the Greencloud City, and also the place where one consumes the most extravagant amount of money. A day''s worth of water was no less than ten thousand taels of snow silver. This was not something an ordinary person could do.


    "It''s the City Lord''s Mansion''s Baobao!"


    The servant saw the confusion in Lin Jian''s eyes and said: "Today is the day that the envoys from the Profound Spirit Sect''s three great sects are visiting the Greencloud City. In order to welcome them, the City Lord''s Palace has specially reserved the Immortal Assembling Pavilion to hold a banquet tonight to wash the dust off the envoys."


    "..." "So it''s the City Lord''s Mansion. No wonder they were so generous."


    Lin Jian nodded.


    After Xiao Sanzi heard this, he immediately pouted and said: "Young Master, then are we unable to go?"


    When Lin Jian had promised to take him to the Immortal Assembling Pavilion, Xiao Sanzi was so excited that he hadn''t slept for a few nights. Before he had come over, he hadn''t even eaten a single thing, and he had already been looking forward to going to the Immortal Assembling Pavilion to eat and drink a good meal.


    "This ¡­"


    Lin Jian also bitterly smiled, just as he was about to say something, another person walked over from afar. It was Deacon Nan Yang.


    "Eldest Young Master!"


    Deacon Nan Yang waved at him from afar, his face full of smiles.


    Seeing that he had come, Lin Jian could not help but touch his chin, then revealed a smile and asked: "Brother-in-law, did you come this time to send me an invitation?"


    Nan Yang was startled, then laughed out loud: "Seems like you also heard about the Profound Spirit Sect''s envoy visiting the Greencloud City?"


    "That''s right, I was just about to bring Xiao Sanzi to the Immortal Assembling Pavilion for a meal, but who would have thought that the City Lord would take over that place. It''s impossible for me to not know even if I want to ¡­" Lin Jian shook his head.


    "Then it seems that I have come at the right time!"


    Nan Yang laughed and took out an invitation from his bosom: "Tonight, the banquet will be large and small, and all sorts of people will be going to attend. My father''s intention is for you to meet the people from the Profound Spirit Sect, as this will benefit you in the future."


    Lin Jian shook his head and laughed, "I understand Uncle Nan''s words, but to become a Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple, one needs to rely on strength and talent, not the table."


    But in the next moment, Lin Jian took the invitation and winked at him, "However, I will still be going to this banquet. It''s just right for me to bring Xiao Sanzi out for a big feast with the City Lord''s Mansion as a treat, so it can''t be considered as I have broken my promise."


    With that, Xiao Sanzi cheered.

 C16

    Late at night.


    Enforcer Nan Yang came to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion once again and invited Lin Jian to participate in the banquet.


    Flames rose to the sky in the distance, dazzling and dazzling.


    With that said, Xiao Sanzi agreed happily.


    "Really ¡­"


    Tonight was the first time the various powers of the Greencloud City had received a group of Profound Spirit Sect envoys, and many people viewed this as a major event for the future. For the sake of this banquet, many preparations had been made, but this young master only cared about the food inside, so no one would believe him even if they found out.


    Very quickly, the group of three arrived at the Immortal Assembling Pavilion''s door.


    At this moment, the main gate was already filled with people from the various families of Greencloud City.


    Most of these people were from a few small clans in the city, and many of them did not receive invitations, but in order to be on the Profound Spirit Sect''s list, they were aggressively fighting with the receptionist, hoping to gain the qualification to participate in the banquet or even spectate from the sidelines.


    After all ¡­


    For these small families, anything that leaked out from the cracks of the Profound Spirit Sect envoys was enough for them to enjoy for their entire lives.


    However, this banquet was held jointly by the City Lord''s Mansion and the three great clans. In order to prevent any accidents, the screening was extremely strict. Those without an invitation could not enter the banquet hall, unless they dared to be rough under the City Lord''s Mansion.


    "Esteemed guest has arrived!"


    The servant at the door received the invitation from Lin Jian and read it aloud: "Young Master Lin Jian has arrived!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, it immediately drew the attention of everyone.


    Some of them were not very well-informed, and only heard that Lin Jian''s position in the Lin Family was not very high. Now that they saw him walk into the Immortal Assembling Pavilion with the invitation card in his hand, they were suddenly confused, and those who were concerned about the Lin Family knew that Lin Jian had barged into the Road to Trial a few days ago, and as soon as the news spread, their expressions changed again.


    It had to be known that this young master Lin Jian was a big shot on the topic. He had only rescinded his engagement with Gongsun Waner last month, and had stirred up a storm in the city, who knew that he would suddenly rise to the top. His cultivation had broken through, and he had became the Lin Family''s true elite disciple.


    In the midst of his humiliation, that good-for-nothing youth had no choice but to break off the engagement with his beloved girl. But afterwards, he did not want to give up, so he worked hard and finally rose step by step, returning to the lady''s field of vision.


    "There are so many scenes playing out here."


    When Lin Jian heard these rumors, he could not help but laugh at himself.


    Following that, a servant walked up and revealed a gentle smile towards Lin Jian, and welcomed him with a hand gesture, leading the three of them into the banquet hall.


    When he arrived at the main hall, all Lin Jian could see were all the well-known figures within the Greencloud City. Other than the patriarchs of the Greencloud City and the three great families, there were also representatives of the Void Merchant Guild, the Artifact Forging Association, the Pill Refining Association and the Talismanic Guild. These people were gathered in one place, like stars surrounding the moon, and were conversing with the few elders of the Profound Spirit Sect.


    This was the core area of power.


    Outside, there was a small circle formed by young people of various powers.


    In this circle, the situation was basically the same. It was the people from the Greencloud City who were trying to please the young disciples from the Profound Spirit Sect, but compared to the elders from Profound Spirit Sect, these young disciples from big sects did not understand why they were being humble and low-key.


    However, those young masters and young misses were still so happy that they used their hot faces to stick to the cold butts of the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s. They seemed to be extremely disrespectful to them, and only the top geniuses who came from the three great families and the city lord''s mansion maintained a modesty, such as Bai Luohan, Gongsun Waner and the others.


    "How boring."


    Lin Jian only took a glance before shaking his head: "This is the reason why I didn''t want to come before."


    Upon hearing this, Deacon Nan Yang immediately laughed bitterly. Although he looked down on these flattering young masters and mistresses, they were all Profound Spirit Sect s! It was naturally very shameful to bow and kneel to ants, but if the target was a tiger, then in the eyes of others, it was nothing more than an ordinary sight.


    When Lin Jian walked into the hall, many people noticed him.


    Or perhaps ¡­


    It was because Gongsun Waner had noticed him that everyone else had seen Lin Jian.


    "Hmph, this guy actually came as well."


    Gongsun Waner snorted hatefully in her heart.


    Beside her, Bai Luohan had a carefree and relaxed expression, but when he followed Gongsun Waner''s gaze and noticed Lin Jian, his eyes flashed with killing intent.


    He had always admired and pursued Gongsun Waner, and this was not a secret in the Greencloud City. In the past, he thought of Lin Jian as a thorn in his side because of the engagement between Lin Jian and him. But after the marriage agreement had been dissolved last month, Bai Luohan did not pay too much attention to Lin Jian, as he believed that the loser would never be able to turn the situation around.


    But who would have thought that the toad would show signs of turning around recently ¡­ This made Bai Luohan unable to remain calm, after all, the enmity between the two of them had already been formed.


    Just as he was thinking about what he should do to beat Lin Jian up again, someone in this small group had already directly opened their mouth for him.


    "Sister Wan-Er, what is it?"


    A young man who was dressed in a Profound Spirit Sect style robe asked with a smile.


    "Senior Brother Yang Fan ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner came back to reality and smiled gently at the man: "It''s okay, I just saw an old friend."


    "Oh?"


    Yang Fan raised his eyebrows, looked at Lin Jian, and said: "I wonder what kind of friend does Junior Sister Wan''er have?"


    "This ¡­" Gongsun Waner became bashful for a moment, and two patches of red flew up on her beautiful cheeks. She gently pinched the corners of her clothes, revealing a young girl''s bashful look, making everyone swallow their saliva.


    Seeing her like that, Yang Fan frowned, there was something going on! But Gongsun Waner was not in a good position to speak, he did not need to force himself to ask, and turned his questioning gaze to the rest.


    Immediately, a young master from a second rate aristocratic family went to Yang Fan''s ear and explained, "Senior brother Yang Fan, that person is called Lin Jian, he is the first young master of the Greencloud City Lin Family, and is also the former fianc¨¦ of Miss Gongsun. The two of them had an engagement before, but it was dissolved last month."


    After Yang Fan heard this, his frown deepened. Although he was relieved when he heard that the two of them were no longer engaged, but he was still unhappy.


    Gongsun Waner looked bashful on the surface, but she was snorting in her heart. Through her short words just now, she had already provoked the conflict between Yang Fan and herself.


    It wouldn''t be long before Yang Fan took the initiative to look for trouble with him.


    And Yang Fan''s identity and background was not ordinary, he was the leader of the''s envoys and disciples generation, and it was said that he had many connections in the sect.


    "Someone like Yang Fan, taking care of a small Lin Jian like you is as easy as stepping on an ant to death. This young miss wants to see, do you dare to ignore me in the future!"


    Gongsun Waner hatefully thought.


    As expected ¡­


    Yang Fan muttered to himself for a moment, then laughed lightly: "Since this Junior Brother Lin and Junior Wan''er have a good relationship, why not call him over and let us chat together. That person ¡­ You are also a member of the Lin Clan, right? Go get him. " As he spoke, he cast his gaze towards a person.


    The person he was looking at was called Lin Chen, Lin Zhenfeng''s eldest son, and also Lin Yan''s older brother. Although he was the Young Master of the Second Branch in name, because he was not favoured, his status was always low. He was extremely close to Bai Luohan outside, and almost became the Bai Family''s eldest son''s follower.


    "Go ahead, I also want to have a good chat with Brother Lin."


    Bai Luohan gloated.


    Hearing that, Lin Chen immediately smiled at Bai Luohan and Yang Fan, and when he turned around, his expression changed, the fawning look in his eyes had completely disappeared, he arrogantly walked towards Lin Jian and said: "Hey, trash, Brother Bai and Profound Spirit Sect''s Senior Brother Yang Fan wants you to go and talk!"


    At this time, Lin Jian was eating a dessert with Xiao Sanzi. As the banquet had not officially started, there were no main dishes served.


    "You called me?"


    After hearing what Lin Chen said, Lin Jian''s brows twitched, as a trace of playfulness surfaced in his eyes. Trash? "


    "That''s right!" I''m calling you trash! "


    Lin Chen said with a fierce-looking face.


    "Hur hur."


    Lin Jian smiled faintly, but he was neither angry nor annoyed, and said: "Forgive me for being blunt, but I really don''t know where you got the confidence from to call me trash. In the Lin Family, you are far inferior to Lin Yan, yet, Lin Yan had miserably defeated me a few days ago, so I don''t even have the face to leave my house right now.


    According to this logic, I should be larger than Lin Yan, and Lin Yan is bigger than you. If I''m a trash, then what are you? Trash + 3? "

 C17

    "..." "You!"


    After Lin Chen heard this, his eyes immediately opened wide, flames flickering in his eyes, as though he was about to violently wound someone.


    Not far away...


    Compared to Lin Jian, the young master of the Bai Family, Bai Luohan, was a strong competitor.


    "Since he is unwilling to come, why should we force him?"


    Yang Fan feigned generosity, laughed lightly, looked at Gongsun Waner and said: "Junior sister Wan''er, your talent is outstanding, and you have a first-rate talisman dao talent. You do not need to participate in the exam, you have already been designated as an outer disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect, and in the future, when you enter the sect, your future will be limitless.


    As a person who has gone through a lot, senior brother must give you a reminder. Before your cultivation matures, junior sister must not be greedy for the love of a girl, in case you delay your cultivation path! "


    "Brother, you are right. Wan-Er has been taught a lesson."


    Gongsun Waner gave a reserved smile, but the arrogance deep within her beautiful eyes could not be hidden at all.


    This was the beauty of having a special job. As a Charm Magician, she was the only one chosen by the Profound Spirit Sect without needing to participate in any examinations.


    And this, was also the reason why Yang Fan, Bai Luohan and the rest had spent so much effort to capture her. It was because Charm Magician''s status was simply too high, even if his cultivation was not high enough, he would still be able to receive the important nurturing from the Profound Spirit Sect.


    At this moment ¡ª


    Outside Immortal Assembling Pavilion, an ancient bell sounded.


    As soon as the bell rang, hundreds of maids entered the banquet hall like flowing water.


    "The banquet is starting!"


    When the crowd saw this, they all went to their respective seats.


    "I''m finally about to serve the main course. Just eating these pastries makes my teeth taste like they''re about to be sweetened!"


    As Xiao Sanzi said that, he swallowed down a piece of osmanthus cake that he had just stuffed into his mouth, his face was filled with satisfaction.


    "You ¡­"


    Lin Jian could not help but shake his head and laugh as he brought him to a table beside Deacon Nan Yang.


    Very quickly, the maids filled every table with delicious food. Just a glance at the table was enough to stir one''s appetite.


    However, as the Greencloud City stood up, everyone''s attention was attracted.


    "Everyone, welcome to the Clear Sky Feast!"


    Song Qi raised his wine cup, his face full of smiles, he looked at the three clan elders of Profound Spirit Sect and said: "Honorable envoys of the Profound Spirit Sect, to travel thousands of miles to come is truly tiring ¡­." Following which, it was a bunch of seemingly passionate, but in reality, it was just a bunch of meaningless words. Everyone was flattering him.


    The three elders raised their wine cups and took a sip. It was obvious that they were not interested in this banquet, but with just a single gesture, they displayed the grandeur and demeanor of a large sect, causing others to feel reverence for them.


    During the entire banquet, everyone''s attention was focused on these complicated and useless words. Although the taste was like chewing on wax, very few people looked away ¡­


    Other than Lin Jian and Xiao Sanzi, the pair of master and servant pair.


    There was no other reason for them to come to this banquet. It was just for the sake of eating and drinking.


    When others toasted, they were eating; when others were talking, they were eating; whatever others were doing, they were eating without a care in the world.


    Such an action naturally attracted many strange gazes. Even the few elders of the Profound Spirit Sect couldn''t help but look at Lin Jian and the other woman, but they remained unmoved.


    "Humph!"


    At this time, someone strangely choreographed, "I had thought that this piece of trash was noble and noble, and his intentions were to use such a unique method to attract the attention of the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect. He''s really scheming!" The one who spoke was Lin Chen, who had been choked by Lin Jian.


    Beside him, Gongsun Waner, Bai Luohan and the rest all heard his words and nodded their heads.


    However, even the elders of the Profound Spirit Sect did not say anything, so naturally no one would cause trouble for Lin Jian right now.


    After three rounds of drinking, a young disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect walked out from his seat and came to the center of the banquet hall. He said loudly, "I am the outer disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect''s Xiao Clan.


    On the Greencloud City''s side, when the young disciples heard this, their minds immediately became lively.


    Without a doubt, this was the best stage to display one''s strength. If one could display their skills in front of everyone and attract the attention of the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect, then in the future, they would definitely be able to enter the Profound Spirit Sect.


    On the other hand, any disciple who could join the Profound Spirit Sect, no matter which one, possessed extraordinary strength. If they rashly stepped forward, they would lose face instead, which was not even worth the loss.


    Everyone could not help but hesitate.


    At this moment, Xiao Lang paused, and a trace of disdain flashed in his eyes as he said, "Of course, as a Martial Competition friend, you have to stop right there. I will only use three moves!"


    "Three moves?"


    With that said, everyone''s eyes lit up. If it was just three moves, even if there was a gap in strength between the two sides, it would not be too embarrassing for them to lose.


    "However, since it''s a martial competition, there should naturally be a prize ¡­" He took out a jade pendant and lit it up in front of everyone''s eyes, saying: "This jade pendant is a support cultivation Xuan Artifact, it is ranked lower, there is a Spirit Convergence Array inside, when a martial artist cultivates, it can increase the speed of the gathering of the spirit energy in the area, the effects do not need to be explained in detail, if there is anyone who can take three of my moves, this jade pendant will be given to them, if not, it will be given to them ¡­"


    He didn''t finish his sentence.


    However, everyone knew that if they couldn''t receive it, they had to give him something of the same value as the jade pendant.


    "How is it?"


    Xiao Wall looked around: "Is there anyone willing to teach me?"


    "..." "I''ll do it!"


    Just then, Lin Chen stood up from his seat, and looked at the jade pendant, his eyes faintly red.


    Although he was a young master from the second branch of the Lin Family, his talent was not high, and he also had a younger brother who was known as a genius, so his status in the family was always very low. This kind of Xuan Artifact level treasure, even if it was an auxiliary type treasure, he could only save up to one.


    And at this moment, in Lin Chen''s eyes, this friendly martial competition was undoubtedly a good opportunity to get rich. Even though he was only a seventh grade Refining Body martial artist, two ranks lower than Xiao Wuan, who was at the peak of the Body Refinement Realm, he was adept in the Dao of defense and was confident in his ability to withstand three moves from Xiao Wuan.


    "I have a Xuanwu Shield here, and it''s also an Inferior Grade Xuan Artifact. Let''s use it as the prize for this competition!"


    With a swing of his wrist, the bracelet on his wrist ''keng qiang'' started to transform. After a moment, it had actually turned into a one-handed round shield with a diameter of three feet. This was the only Xuan Artifact on Lin Chen''s body.


    "Sure."


    Xiao Wall carefully sized up the Xuanwu Shield and slowly nodded, saying: "Then I''ll have to ask everyone to watch carefully!"


    "You may begin!"


    An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect waved his hand and set up a small-scaled defensive formation, enveloping Lin Chen and Xiao Clan within, so as to prevent the aftereffects of the two fighting against each other from spreading to the rest of the people.


    "Young master, young master, who do you think will win?"


    Xiao Sanzi asked, with a chicken leg in his mouth, purely joining in on the fun.


    "Hur hur."


    Lin Jian laughed and retorted: "This person from the Profound Spirit Sect has even prepared a defensive formation in advance, it''s obvious that he has come prepared beforehand. Although Lin Chen is good at defense and also has a defensive Xuanwu Shield, the realm of the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple''s Xiao Wall is two levels higher than his. If he has some tricks up his sleeves, I''m afraid that Lin Chen will not be able to block these three moves, just watch."


    With that, the match between the two began.


    He only saw that both of Xiao Wall''s palms were raised at the same time. When he was lucky, the elemental energy within his body was already about to be released outside his body. As the elemental energy roiled, every move of his would bring about the sound of a strong gust of wind.


    "Be careful!"


    With a low growl, he instantly rushed forward. With a swoosh, in the next moment, he was already in front of Lin Chen, aiming at the latter''s face.


    Boom! *


    This palm landed perfectly right in the center of the Xuanwu Shield.


    On the surface, the Xuanwu Shield looked calm and tranquil, but in reality, the power of Xiao Wall''s palm had penetrated through the Xuanwu Shield''s defenses and directly landed on Lin Chen''s body.


    "What''s going on? Beating cattle across mountains? "


    Lin Chen''s face changed, his right hand that was holding the shield started to feel numb, there was a faint feeling of losing consciousness, and when he thought about the consequences of losing the Xuanwu Shield, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat. He immediately retreated, planning to use a dodging method to forcefully delay the next two moves.


    But how could the Wall of Swords allow him to do as he wished?


    After the first palm strike, Xiao Wall''s figure was like a tiger swimming in the wall, he twisted around the Xuanwu Shield and used his movement technique to circle behind Lin Chen, raising his knee to push forward. Although Lin Chen had used his hand to suppress him, the battle of strength between the two of them still ended with Xiao Wall''s victory.


    This knee strike had broken through Lin Chen''s defense, and following that, Xiao Clan''s last palm strike, which was also his third attack, had already landed on Lin Chen''s face.


    "I-I lost ¡­"


    Lin Chen saw that this palm strike that was within reach, only needed a moment to shatter his head, and instantly caused him to break out in a cold sweat.

 C18

    Lin Chen''s defeat had set off a flurry of discussion at the Clear Sky Banquet.


    But, what most people were discussing, was not how he had actually failed, but the martial skill that Xiao Wall used to defeat Lin Chen, the kind of palm skill that could even beat an ox, was a kind of relatively profound and rare martial skill. It appeared in the body of a young disciple, causing people to be unable to help themselves from sighing, thinking that the Profound Spirit Sect''s background was extraordinary.


    "¡­"


    Therefore, everyone thought highly of Li Shaofu''s plan.


    "Young Master, who do you think will win?"


    Xiao Sanzi asked excitedly.


    Lin Jian heard and thought for a while before saying, "I don''t really understand Li Shaofu, but I estimate that Xiao Wall''s chances of winning will be a little higher."


    "Nonsense!"


    At this moment, a cold and arrogant voice echoed, and it was Bai Luohan who was currently looking at him with disdain.


    When Li Shaofu appeared earlier, he had been analyzing the situation towards Gongsun Waner and the others. But in his opinion, Li Shaofu had the advantage in fighting hand to hand with his blade, so even if his toughness and strength was not as good as Xiao Huo''s, he would definitely be able to last through three moves.


    "Since you think that Li Shaofu will lose, why are you exaggerating? Why don''t you analyze it with us? Or perhaps, what I said just now is wrong? "


    Bai Luohan asked with a cold smile.


    Lin Jian shot a glance at him, and immediately lost all interest in talking further.


    "Humph!"


    When Bai Luohan saw that he did not continue speaking, he thought that he had let in a bit of fear, and became even more arrogant: "You don''t understand Li Shaofu at all, and just by looking at how he is from a Qing Yun Sect, you think that he won''t be able to take three moves from Senior Brother Xiao Wall.


    As the sound of his voice faded, it instantly drew the cheers of the people from the Greencloud City.


    And at that moment, everyone looked at Lin Jian with strange eyes, as if there was an extra trace of contempt.


    But Lin Jian didn''t mind, and indifferently shrugged his shoulders.


    Just now, he had only casually guessed at who would win and who would lose. He was not willing to think about it in his heart.


    As everyone was talking, the battle between Xiao Yin and Li Shaofu, was finally about to begin.


    He just saw, that after Xiao Wall accepted Li Shaofu''s challenge, he smiled faintly and did not continue to use his palm, and instead held the Xuanwu Shield in his hand.


    "You want to use a shield?"


    Li Shaofu could not help but be taken aback. Didn''t Xiao Wall specialize in palm techniques? Does he know how to use a shield?


    "That''s right, this small shield is quite handy."


    Xiao Wall ridiculed him.


    As soon as they finished speaking, Li Shaofu and Bai Luohan''s expressions became a little ugly. They originally thought that Xiao Wall would continue to use palm techniques, but they did not expect him to actually use Lin Chen''s Xuanwu Shield.


    Lin Jian nodded in response, and said lightly: "Since he dares to make two consecutive matches, then he naturally does not have only one ability. It''s understandable that he has other hidden trump cards."


    "Horse Shooter!"


    Bai Luohan coldly snorted with disdain: "Even if you use the shield, Li Shaofu still might not lose!"


    Before long, the battle between the two began.


    It was still just three moves.


    The first time, Xiao Clan''s shield was used as an attack and Li Shaofu was forced to defend. In the second move, Xiao Luo used his own Xuanwu Shield s to exchange for Li Shaofu''s Wind Breaking Blade, causing both of their weapons to fall out of his hands at the same time. On the third move, the two people who had lost their weapons exchanged blows. The result was self-evident.


    Li Shaofu lost!


    This result was beyond everyone''s imagination. Let alone the young disciples, even the expressions of the elders at the City Lord''s side turned ugly.


    Although everyone knew on the surface that the heaven''s pride level experts of the Greencloud City were no match for the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple, it was still too unreasonable for them to even take three moves.


    This was a matter of face for the Greencloud City.


    At this time, Bai Luohan could no longer hold himself back. Seeing Li Shaofu leaving with his face covered in dirt, he immediately stood up.


    "Senior brother Xiao Wall, this one is Bai Luohan, I am willing to learn from you!"


    Bai Luohan said in a clear voice.


    As his voice fell, a hint of playfulness flashed past his eyes. He exchanged glances with one of the disciples from Profound Spirit Sect, as if he was saying that the fish had taken the bait.


    Following that, Xiao Yuan shook his head and said, "I''m sorry, I fought two matches in a row and I''m tired. I''m afraid I won''t be able to fight in the following match with Brother Bai, so why don''t you let the other fellow brothers do the same?"


    After he finished speaking, he walked back to his seat and another person walked out.


    "..." Yang Fan! "


    Seeing that, Bai Luohan''s pupils contracted, his eyes revealing a deep sense of fear.


    Just last month, Bai Luohan had made a breakthrough in his cultivation, and from the eighth grade of Refining Body to the peak of the Perfection Stage, he was at the same level as Xiao Wall. Adding on some of his hidden cards, he was confident that even if he fought with Xiao Wall to death, he might not necessarily lose.


    But if it was Yang Fan who was going to fight against his opponent, Bai Luohan did not have this kind of confidence.


    Yang Fan was a cultivator at the second level of the Foundation Establishment, the Qi Condensation stage!


    Body refining, Qi training.


    Although there was only a single word of difference, the difference in strength between the two were completely different.


    A body refining stage martial artist could absorb the spirit energy of the world and open up eight extraordinary meridians. When fighting, the meridians in the body would circulate, increasing the strength of the body. When the body was at the peak of body refining, all eight meridians would be open, and the strength of a martial artist''s body would be like a dragon or elephant.


    However, a Refinement Stage martial artist could already release the soul force in his body, achieving the effect of attacking people through the air. He had more long-range attacks than a Refinement Stage martial artist.


    "How could it be Yang Fan?"


    On the main seat, after the Mayor Song Qi saw this scene, his expression couldn''t help but sink.


    He knew clearly in his heart how strong Bai Luohan was. As the number one disciple in the Greencloud City''s younger generation, if he were to let go of Xiao Huo and fight, he might not lose, but if he were to face a Qi Condensation disciple, the situation would become unclear.


    What he was truly concerned about, was not the outcome of this competition, but the intentions of the young disciples of Profound Spirit Sect. It was clear that they wanted to slap Greencloud City in the face!


    You know...


    Before Bai Luohan, the Greencloud City had already lost two rounds in a row.


    It was just a matter of time. If Bai Luohan lost this battle again, how could the Greencloud City hold his head up in front of the Profound Spirit Sect in the future?


    "Letting me be Brother Bai''s opponent doesn''t mean that I have humiliated you, right?"


    Yang Fan smiled lightly, and spoke with an arrogant tone.


    "..." "Of course not."


    Bai Luohan''s face became extremely ugly, but he could only grit his teeth and endure. He could not lose this competition, otherwise, he would not only be humiliated, but would also lose confidence when facing such a strong opponent like Yang Fan.


    "Humph!"


    Yang Fan snorted coldly in his heart as the corners of his mouth twitched, and a sinister smile appeared on his face. The reason he appeared now was to ruthlessly strike at Bai Luohan''s face, to make him fear him in the future, and not dare to have any designs on Gongsun Waner anymore.


    Of course, there had to be extra winnings as well.


    "I know that Brother Bai is from a prestigious clan and has a large background. If I bring out some ordinary items, I''m afraid that people will misunderstand and look down on your Bai Clan. Since it''s like this ¡­" Yang Fan chuckled, and took out a thumb-sized, fiery red spirit jade from his storage ring.


    "This is!" "Fire Essence Insight?"


    "What a big gift. This thumb-sized fire essence, I''m afraid it''s comparable to a Superior Xuan Artifact!"


    "As expected of a disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect, his actions are truly generous. But I wonder, what kind of thing does Bai Luohan want as a prize?"


    "¡­"


    Everyone started to discuss and with every sentence, Bai Luohan''s face became even more serious.


    A moment later, he took out a treasure talisman and said, "This is a middle grade Thunder Talisman. Every time you activate it, you can summon the full power of a bolt of lightning from the Mortal Realm warrior, and use it again and again. In terms of value, it would not be inferior to Senior Brother Yang Fan''s Fire Essence Intent."


    "Alright!"


    Yang Fan nodded his head, and laughed: "Brother Bai is truly generous, since that''s the case, let us begin the competition! The rules are the same as before, the agreement of three moves! "


    As he had been recognized as the number one young disciple in the Greencloud City all these years, he also had his own pride and arrogance. Even if he knew that he was no match for Yang Fan, who had the Mortal Realm, it shouldn''t be a problem for him to endure past three moves.


    "Bring it on!"


    Bai Luohan took out a sword from his waist, releasing a clear sword hum, his aura instantly rising to the peak.


    A great battle was on the verge of breaking out. The air became stifling and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

 C19

    At this moment, the atmosphere of the banquet was extremely solemn.


    Everyone''s attention was focused on the fight between Bai Luohan and his.


    Test whether or not you have the qualifications to be selected as a disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect.


    He pulled out a sword from his waist. When the blade of the sword was unsheathed, it shone with a blinding, cold light. An extremely sharp, metallic aura emanated from his body.


    "This is ¡­"


    Everyone''s expression became solemn as they inwardly exclaimed: "The first stage of Mortal Realm, Metal Qi!"


    A practitioner of Body Refinement would temper the body and open up eight extraordinary meridians. The Mortal Realm warrior, on the other hand, refined the natural elemental energy and grasped the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.


    At that moment, Yang Fan''s spirit force spread out of his body, forming a sharp metal Qi, which was the experience of cultivating the gold Qi to the peak of perfection.


    Previously, they had heard that Yang Fan had already reached Mortal Realm in twenty years, and many people didn''t dare believe that he had reached that level. But now, not only did he seem to have reached Mortal Realm, he was also at the perfection-stage of the Golden Realm.


    "Is this the power of the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple?"


    Bai Luohan thought, the look on his face became even more serious, the sword in his hand was imbued with Spirit Qi, the sword blade was trembling, but his Spirit Qi was stronger.


    Although the opponent was strong, Bai Luohan represented the last dignity of the Greencloud City, so he had to endure through these three moves!


    "Hehe, not bad."


    Yang Fan looked at Bai Luohan like a cat catching a mouse, glanced at him, and laughed coldly: "If that''s the case, then I''ll have to go all out now!"


    With that said, Yang Fan raised his sword, his wrist flew, the sword spinning around his body, stirring up the surrounding natural force, instantly transforming into a pure gold killing intent.


    "Rise!"


    Yang Fan growled, as he fiercely thrusted his sword forward. Although he did not move, the metal attribute natural elemental energy around him transformed into streams of sword images, which flew like a storm towards Yang Fan.


    This sword was the release of Sword Qi, Mortal Realm warrior''s special ability.


    There was the sound of sword qi tearing through the air!


    Bai Luohan''s face changed slightly, he did not panic, and immediately brandished the sword in his hand. Although there was no Sword Qi, but just the sword itself was enough to make one unable to advance in the slightest, which in the experts'' mouths was fine and minute, but was also a reflection of the small success of the sword.


    A myriad of Sword Qi attacks came, Bai Luohan used his Sword Qi to defend, a longsword was like an impenetrable steel wall, isolating all of the Sword Qi outside, for a moment the sounds of weapons clashing rang incessantly, although it was dangerous, Bai Luohan''s defense was watertight.


    "Alright!"


    This sword move''s defense had attracted cheers from the entire Cirrus House.


    Seeing Bai Luohan displaying such strength, the young masters and young misses of the Greencloud City were proud. After all, losing to a Bai Luohan like this was not a disgrace to them.


    Even Gongsun Waner''s beautiful eyes lit up, and looked towards Lin Jian with disdain.


    These eyes seemed to be saying ¡­


    Even a heaven''s pride expert with such strength pursued me and I am already abandoning him. You, Bai Luohan''s defeated opponent, what qualifications do you have to ignore me?


    "He lost."


    Lin Jian shook his head and replied indifferently.


    Bai Luohan''s sword technique was detailed to the point of perfection, being able to isolate millions of sword qi outside his body, it was indeed commendable, but he could see that Yang Fan''s sword moves were not limited to just that.


    Or perhaps it could be said that these countless streams of sword light were just bait.


    When the Sword Qi was shattered by Bai Luohan, it did not disappear, but continued to maintain the sharp aura of metal, scattering around Bai Luohan''s body.


    This was not good news.


    Any warrior with Mortal Realm and above would know that after a trace of spirit energy had been refined by you, regardless of whether it was blocked or not, as long as the attribute within the spirit energy was still there, it could still be controlled by a martial artist ¡ª which was to say, that Yang Fan had already planted a large amount of ambush troops around Bai Luohan''s body.


    At that moment, with just a thought from Yang Fan, all of the shattered spirit force would gather back together.


    At that time ¡­


    "Hahaha, not bad!"


    Yang Fan laughed, but changed the subject: "Second move, be careful!"


    As his voice fell, Yang Fan flipped his hand, and the spirit energy around his body surged out crazily, transforming into a surging river, drowning Bai Luohan''s figure in an instant.


    The shattered elemental energy, in response to Yang Fan''s elemental energy, had turned into a cage that pressured Bai Luohan at its center from all angles and directions, making it impossible for him to dodge.


    "What?!"


    Bai Luohan''s expression changed greatly. It was extremely ugly, but he had also finally realized that he had been ambushed by Yang Fan.


    In the next moment, Yang Fan revealed a cold smile: "Then, the last move!"


    "..." It''s here! "


    With that said, a gigantic golden Sword Qi condensed in front of Yang Fan.


    That strike was a real martial skill. Although it was very different from the myriad of sword light before, and there was no cool scene, it gathered all of the sword energy and might together.


    At this moment, Bai Luohan was restricted by the shackles of the Sword Qi and was unable to move for a short period of time. In the face of Yang Fan''s sword, he could only take it head on, and when the gigantic Sword Qi condensed and formed, the power instantly reached its peak.


    This sword was too powerful!


    This was the full power of the Mortal Realm warrior!


    Bai Luohan asked himself, he was not an ordinary Body Refinement Ranker, he had many hidden cards in his body.


    But at the same time, a question emerged in his mind, and that was ¡­


    Was it worth it?


    Was he really going to seriously injure himself for the sake of Greencloud City''s face?


    He was currently facing a breakthrough. If he was injured, if he were to rest for a few months and miss the best chance to break through, wouldn''t his future be ruined?


    Greencloud City''s face?


    His future?


    How should he choose?


    At this moment, the sword was ready to explode at any moment!


    Bai Luohan''s thoughts quickly spun as cold sweat dripped down his face. He finally could not withstand this pressure, "Wait! "I admit ¡­"


    Before he could finish his last word ¡­


    With a ''whoosh'' sound, Yang Fan''s sword had already pierced out!


    "Hmph, you want to admit defeat?" I''ve prepared this strike meticulously for you. Why don''t you try it and then leave? How could it be so easy! " Yang Fan sneered in his heart, without waiting for Bai Luohan to admit defeat, he had already thrusted out his sword, as he obviously wanted to take this opportunity to cripple Bai Luohan!


    "Damn it!"


    Bai Luohan was furious in his heart, but facing this sword, he did not dare underestimate it. As he shouted ''I admit defeat'', he used all his might to remove the restrictions around him, but he did not dare take this sword head on. He prayed in his heart, that he could escape before this sword pierced through him.


    This scene, in the eyes of the people at the Clear Sky Banquet, caused them to fall silent.


    This was too unreliable!


    Facing Yang Fan''s sword, Bai Luohan didn''t even have the courage to resist for a bit. His heart only wanted to run, and he continuously yelled "I admit defeat, I admit defeat" in his mouth.


    Gongsun Waner faced the playful gazes of the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple. As a member of the Greencloud City, she felt that she had lost all face, and wished that she could draw a clear line between herself and Bai Luohan.


    At the same time...


    For some reason, she suddenly thought of the scene from a month ago.


    At that time, also in a battle of great disparity in strength, a certain person would rather cough up blood and faint to the ground than take a step back when facing Bai Luohan whose cultivation realm far surpassed his.


    Gongsun Waner thought, her heart was moved, she could not help but look at Lin Jian who was not far away.


    But who knew that the latter didn''t even look at her.


    "..." Go and die! "


    Gongsun Waner was suddenly in a terrible mood as she thought to herself angrily.


    In order to break the seal, the luxurious clothes on his body had already been cut many times by the Sword Qi. His neatly combed hair was also cut off, and there was blood flowing out from his face, making him look extremely miserable.


    "Ai!"


    At this time, on the main seat, an elder of the Profound Spirit Sect let out a sigh.


    Immediately after, the elder waved his hand, dissolving Yang Fan''s Sword Qi, and said indifferently: "Forget it, he has already admitted defeat."


    "Hng hng!"


    Yang Fan sneered in his heart, and after he playfully shot a glance at Bai Luohan, he respectfully cupped his hands towards the elder and released the shackles of his sword energy towards Bai Luohan, causing the elder to fall on the ground in a sorry state.


    Although he had performed a little miserably just now, in reality, he had only been injured on the skin, and his foundation was completely undamaged. Otherwise, if that sword really stabbed down, he would have at least been laying on the bed for three months.


    But...


    When Bai Luohan stood up, he felt everyone looking at him.


    Besides contempt and resentment, there was only disdain.


    "¡­"


    Bai Luohan stared blankly, cold sweat trickling down his back. He had instantly realized what kind of blow his actions just now would bring to his image and wanted to explain himself, but what he had done to explain himself? What would others listen to?


    On the main seat, the Bai Clan Patriarch had an extremely ugly expression on his face as he angrily scolded, "Shameful thing, get the hell down!"

 C20

    In the end, Bai Luohan left that lightning talisman and gloomily returned to his seat. As he walked, he lowered his head, not daring to meet anyone''s gaze, and his expression was extremely unsightly.


    "Ha ha!"


    "Then ¡­"


    "¡­"


    When the crowd heard this, their bodies trembled in shame and anger, but still, no one dared to step forward.


    "Humph!"


    Seeing that, Yang Fan''s gaze turned cold, and said playfully: "Could it be that everyone here is not interested in my Fire Element Insight? "Since that''s the case, I can add Brother Bai''s medium-grade Thunder Symbol right?"


    As the sound of his voice faded, there was still no response.


    At this moment, not only these young disciples, even the clan heads on the main seats, who were facing the elders of the Profound Spirit Sect, also felt disgraced, and their expressions were extremely ugly.


    Yang Fan was extremely proud at the moment, and used the gaze of a victor to look at Gongsun Waner, who was sitting by the side. His eyebrows twitched, and his face revealed a haughty look, as if to say ¡ª Look at this, Greencloud City''s so-called hero, the young heaven''s pride level, is nothing in front of me!


    In the face of such a provocation, no one dared to agree!


    Greencloud City?


    Heh, Blackdirt City is still around the same!


    At this time, a youth slowly shook his head, and let out a sigh. "Senior Brother Yang Fan, what you did was wrong."


    "Hmm?"


    When Yang Fan heard this unfamiliar voice, his eyebrows twitched. Looking towards the voice, he saw a somewhat familiar face: "You, are called Lin Jian? You said it just now, what''s wrong with me? "


    "About the prizes."


    Lin Jian said in a serious manner, explaining the reason: "Earlier, when you made a wager with a Fire Essence Intent, the threshold was considered low. I was just about to find someone to borrow some things, gather up the gambling books, and have a match with you. But now that you have added Bai Luohan''s middle grade Thunder Rune, your threshold has risen yet again ¡­ "In this way, I won''t be able to gather up the wager, so naturally, I won''t have any choice but to accept your challenge."


    "¡­"


    As his voice fell, Yang Fan could not help but sink into silence.


    After a long time, he asked, "If I''m not wrong, you''re at the peak Fifth Grade Refining Body, right?"


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian nodded and praised him: "Your eyesight is not bad."


    Yang Fan''s expression instantly changed into one that didn''t know whether to laugh or cry. He had really never seen such a person before! What was this? Forcefully finding an excuse to not lose face?


    "The meaning behind your words is ¡­ you want to fight me, but didn''t stand up because you couldn''t win the prize money?" Yang Fan asked with playful eyes.


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian nodded again.


    This time, even the people from the Greencloud City had a weird expression on their faces.


    And one of the people at Lin Jian''s side couldn''t help but mock him: "Is there any meaning in saying these words? You''re boasting as if you really dare to go up and fight with Yang Fan. Even if you''re not afraid of death, what''s the point of going up? Even Bai Luohan was unable to stop it, what qualifications do you have to do so? "


    Lin Jian still did not reply, but Xiao Sanzi who was beside him nibbling on his elbow was instantly unhappy, and said: "What do you mean? Who said Bai Luohan can''t do it, and my young master can''t? You look down on people with your dog eyes! If it wasn''t for the fact that we couldn''t make it to the auspicious item, the Young Master would have already won for all of you! "


    However, his words merely made everyone feel even more contempt for Lin Jian.


    "Trash is trash, disgraceful!"


    Gongsun Waner couldn''t help but sneer in her heart: "Even if Yang Fan doesn''t want your wager, he would still want to fight with you. At that time, I''ll see how you''ll deal with this situation!"


    And in fact, Yang Fan snorted coldly, and did indeed do so: "Alright, since you have the courage to face me, then I don''t need your wager anymore!"


    After saying that, his lips curled up into a threatening smile, "How about it, do you dare?"


    "¡­"


    Everyone became silent, and then looked at Lin Jian in ridicule.


    You must be exaggerating too much, right? Let''s see how you''re going to deal with this!


    However ¡ª


    In the next moment, Lin Jian''s actions exceeded everyone''s expectations.


    He stood up, and with a calm gaze, he walked in front of Yang Fan and said: "Alright, don''t go back on your words."


    "Am I seeing things?"


    "Heavens, he actually dares to stand out? "Does he not want to die?"


    "In my opinion, even if he is stubborn like a dead duck and boasts on his own behalf, he will still boast on his own behalf even if he dies. Why bother doing so?"


    "¡­"


    Everyone talked amongst themselves, but did not give a good impression of Lin Jian.


    Even Yang Fan was surprised. After a while, he muttered and nodded: "How can I go back on my word? As long as you can withstand three of my moves, the Fire Essence Will and the medium-grade Thunder Symbol will be yours! If you are unable to hold on, I will not take any of your winnings. "


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian was waiting for these words, calmly taking out his ice sword, and said: "Since that''s the case, then come."


    Everyone became silent again as they looked at Lin Jian. They couldn''t understand how there could be someone who wasn''t afraid of death.


    How dare you, a measly fifth grade Refining Body, face a Mortal Realm warrior in battle? How many levels were there between the two? This gap was impossible to bridge!


    However, in reality, in Lin Jian''s heart, he had his own considerations. To him, Yang Fan was indeed an opponent that was very strong, and the difference in realm caused a huge gap between the two parties. But Lin Jian cultivated a Heaven Tier cultivation technique, and had even refined the dragon''s vein, causing his entire body''s elemental energy to transform into Dragon Yuan Power.


    Even though the current Lin Jian was at the peak of the fifth grade, his true strength was already close to that of an ordinary eighth grade Refining Body martial artist.


    And after Yang Fan''s previous battle with Bai Luohan, he had expended quite a bit of energy. That huge golden sword qi he used could not be activated for a short period of time, and its threat had greatly decreased.


    In this kind of situation, Lin Jian, who was the reincarnation of the thousand-year-old Sword Spirit, had a seventy percent chance of surviving three of Yang Fan''s attacks.


    "Humph!"


    Yang Fan sneered, and said: "Alright, since you don''t regret it, then I won''t worry about it. But there''s one thing you can rest assured of. I like to respect my opponents. No matter what realm they are in, I will do my best ¡­ Brother Lin, you must be careful! "


    His words were pleasant to hear, and he spoke with respect to his opponent. However, his actual meaning was, even if your cultivation base was too low, he still wouldn''t go easy on you. You''d better be careful not to be slapped to death by him.


    "Come."


    Lin Jian''s face was calm, he did not have the thought that Yang Fan would go easy on him, the moment they get their hands on him, they would take it for real.


    "Young master ¡­"


    Below the stage, Xiao Sanzi was nervously staring at him, he could not eat anymore. Although he had absolute trust in Lin Jian and was willing to support him unconditionally, and the choice he had made, the enemy in front of him seemed to be a little too powerful, causing him to be worried.


    On the other side, Bai Luohan was staring at Lin Jian with a pair of cold eyes, filled with extreme disdain.


    Everyone was thinking different things, but all of them were able to think the same thing in the blink of an eye.


    In the next moment ¡ª


    The battle between the two had finally begun.


    A silhouette flashed, the long sword in his hand stabbed out, leaving behind an ice image.


    Although this attack was sharp, its power was not extremely shocking. However ¡­ However, it attracted a lot of exclamations from the audience!


    Because...


    This was actually Lin Jian taking the initiative to attack!


    Ever since the start of the Martial Arts Competition, only the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s had taken the initiative to attack the young masters and young misses of the Greencloud City, but no one ever did the opposite. Lin Jian''s unconventional way of fighting had attracted the attention of everyone from the very beginning.


    "Hmm?"


    Yang Fan''s expression slightly changed, and his brows subconsciously furrowed. Although he did not sense too strong of a threat from Lin Jian''s sword, his opponent''s fighting style was the most correct.


    It must be known that the Mortal Realm warrior had an advantage over the Body Refinement Warriors. Other than the fact that the spirit energy in his body was thicker and his power was stronger, the most important thing was that the Mortal Realm warrior had this kind of long distance attack method based on the spirit energy.


    But...


    If the two were very close, this huge advantage would be eliminated.


    Lin Jian was precisely thinking about this, which was why he took the initiative to attack. From the very beginning, he had already closed the distance between the two, allowing him to have the ability to retaliate when facing Yang Fan''s elemental energy attack.


    "I didn''t realize that you''re still a little smart."


    After being surprised, Yang Fan laughed coldly and said: "However, even if you do not use a method that you release your spirit energy into, just based on your physical body''s strength, with such a small cultivation of the fifth grade Refining Body, you are still not my opponent ¡­ Take this! "

 C21

    Only, Yang Fan started to counterattack.


    Although Lin Jian was the first to make his move, with his cultivation and the speed at which his spirit energy circulated, it was still quite a bit too slow to face a Mortal Realm practitioner.


    "He''s just a boorish fellow, nothing more than that!"


    "Water Element Sword Art?"


    Yang Fan frowned, he never thought that Lin Jian''s sword technique would actually have a trace of the five elements, although it was not as strong as the Mortal Realm warrior''s, but it still had some special characteristics.


    And the characteristic of the five elements energy was that they were mutually exclusive ¡ª metal gave birth to water, water gave birth to wood, wood gave birth to fire, fire gave birth to earth, and earth gave birth to gold.


    Yang Fan was currently in the first stage of the Five Elements Realm, the Golden Realm.


    Therefore, when Lin Jian fought opponents with the Water Element Sword, he could get some nourishment from Yang Fan''s Sharp Golden Sword Qi, and the more he fought, the stronger he would become.


    After a moment of hesitation, the first strike returned without any success.


    Although Lin Jian''s sword force did not break through his defense, he was still unharmed. He twisted his body and actually tried to attack with the second move.


    "Are you addicted to attacking?!"


    Yang Fan suddenly felt angry, but at the same time, he felt that it was funny. He became serious, determined to let this unscrupulous trash have a taste of his power!


    Yang Fan welcomed his steps without dodging at all. After circulating the spirit energy in his body for a few rounds, he crazily channeled his spirit energy into the sword blade. The Superior Xuan Artifact level treasure sword released a light sword hum, just like the sound of a dragon.


    This strike of his had more than eighty percent of his strength poured into it, and the amount of spirit energy used had completely exceeded the scope of his Body Refinement. He wanted to use this strike to let this thing, Lin Jian, who did not know if he was dead or alive, feel what kind of true strength this was.


    However ¡ª


    In the next moment, Lin Jian suddenly retreated.


    After he made a feint and gathered all of Yang Fan''s Sword Qi, he turned around and ran away!


    "¡­?"


    Yang Fan had already prepared for the second move, he thought that Lin Jian would continue fighting head on, and was just about to give Lin Jian a ruthless blow, but who would have thought, actually escaped?


    Immediately, Yang Fan activated his sword force in a hurry, wanting to stop Lin Jian before he completely escapes.


    But Lin Jian dodged and dodged it.


    "The second move."


    Lin Jian steadily landed on the ground. The cold ice sword in his hand drew a flower of ice as an icy image bloomed, looking extremely beautiful.


    "..." I know! "


    looked at him and grinded his teeth in anger. Facing Lin Jian, this scum with a low cultivation, he was actually unable to take him down even after two consecutive moves. This made him too afraid to face everyone''s gazes, this was simply too embarrassing.


    Yang Fan took a deep breath, and the spirit energy in his body started to churn frantically. This time, he used all the power in his body to the maximum, and when he swung his sword, the power that erupted was definitely not inferior to the slash he made on Bai Luohan earlier.


    And when Lin Jian thought that he had cleverly chosen to reduce the distance between them, it had also become a suicidal move. If the two sides were far enough from each other, Lin Jian might still be able to dodge, but right now, the two were so close, Yang Fan was definitely a small child.


    "Just you wait!"


    Yang Fan coldly snorted, and said: "The last move, receive it well!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, a shocking sword aura abruptly slashed out from his hand!


    This sword strike was incomparably threatening.


    Not to mention the surrounding young disciples, even some of the older generation with weaker cultivations couldn''t help but have their expressions change slightly at this moment.


    Even the clan elders of the Profound Spirit Sect were secretly preparing to take action, dissolving the Sword Qi at any time, to prevent Lin Jian from losing his life from being caught off guard by this move.


    And in the eyes of the crowd, Lin Jian was indeed unable to persevere any longer.


    Not only that...


    At this moment, Lin Jian was actually like a fool, staring blankly at the ground, the elemental energy in his body not showing any signs of circulating at all.


    "He wouldn''t have given up on resisting, right? They will die! "


    "I think he''s just scared silly. He doesn''t know what to do!"


    Even Bai Luohan was not able to block three of Yang Fan''s strikes, so what''s the use of this trash? It was only luck that allowed him to withstand two moves just now. Now it''s time to compete in true skill. It really can''t go on anymore, right? "


    "¡­"


    Similar discussions instantly spread to every corner of the entire Cirrus House.


    Xiao Sanzi clenched his fists tightly, his eyes staring straight at Lin Jian, sweat trickling down from his palms as his heart pounded and jumped.


    Gongsun Waner''s beautiful eyes moved, and a disdainful little snort came out from her nose.


    Bai Luohan''s face revealed a sinister smile.


    Finally ¡ª


    Lin Jian, he''s making his move!


    Facing this shocking sword qi, he flung out his hand and threw out something.


    In the next moment, an equally shocking Sword Qi burst out from that object, and clashed with Yang Fan''s sword.


    The two sword energies clashed against each other and produced an ear-piercing buzzing sound!


    But soon, both sides canceled each other out.


    Everyone opened their mouths wide in shock, and many of their jaws dropped to the ground.


    Yang Fan was also startled, and asked: "You, what you used just now was... "Sword Talisman?"


    "Yeah."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, and said: "It''s a middle grade sword talisman, and it can release the full power of the Mortal Realm warrior''s sword qi after using it, which is still considered rare, but after using it, I still feel sorry for it, but after winning the bet, I can obtain a middle grade Thunder talisman that can be used again and again from you. Its value is higher than this one time middle grade sword talisman by who knows where, I still earn it."


    "..." Who asked you the question of whether you made money or not! During the martial arts competition, there were people who used talismans! "


    Yang Fan''s eyes widened as he asked while breathing heavily.


    "No one uses it."


    Lin Jian continued with his sentence, and then changed the subject: "But, you didn''t say you wouldn''t use it, right?"


    "¡­"


    Everyone fell silent, sighing at Lin Jian''s shamelessness.


    Indeed, the rules didn''t say that no talismans were allowed, but was that even necessary? The nature of this friendly martial competition is to display one''s strength to the elders of the Profound Spirit Sect. If everyone was like you, opening the way for the competition with a talisman, would it still be considered showing one''s strength? Showing their wealth was about the same!


    But...


    After all, Lin Jian did not violate the rules of the competition. He had come here purely for the sake of victory, not to show off his strength or to show off his skills.


    "You are a dignified Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple. You can''t possibly lose and not admit your loss, right?" Lin Jian looked at Yang Fan calmly, his hand extended out, palm upwards, his fingers hooked up.


    "¡­"


    Yang Fan gnashed his teeth in anger, but didn''t know what to say.


    At this time, an aged laughter came from the main seat. It was an elder of the Profound Spirit Sect who came to a conclusion: "We can be considered to have won this match by Lin Jian."


    "..." "Humph!"


    When Yang Fan heard this, he immediately glared at Lin Jian fiercely and threw out the Fire Essence Intent and Thunder Rune.


    Immediately after, he turned around and returned to his seat. Before he left, he threatened Lin Jian with a low voice: "Kid, this matter isn''t over! No one can take my things easily! "


    "Thank you."


    However, Lin Jian seemed to not hear a word as he picked up his spoils of war and returned to his seat.


    Everyone looked at Lin Jian with incomparably complicated expressions. Logically speaking, they should be cheering for Lin Jian, because it was Lin Jian who had played with the last bit of face in the Greencloud City, and had not ended up with a complete defeat.


    However ¡­ No matter how one looked at it, the way Lin Jian had won was somewhat disgraceful. However, he himself did not care about this matter at all, because Lin Jian himself had only acted for the sake of the Fire Element Insight and the Lightning Symbol.


    After that, although the competition was still ongoing, it was no longer as lively as it was during the martial arts competition. After Lin Jian and Yue Yang, no one went up the stage to fight. When they left, everyone had a face full of lament, and many of them looked at Lin Jian with extremely complicated gazes.


    After today ¡­


    The name Lin Jian once again resounded throughout Qing Yun.

 C22

    To Greencloud City, the end of the Qingyun Peak''s banquet was only the beginning.


    The envoys from the Profound Spirit Sect had just arrived, and in order to welcome the disciple selection that was going to happen in a month, all the families were making their utmost efforts, hoping to send their own disciples in so that they could achieve a meteoric rise in status.


    At that time, Lin Jian''s strength would undergo a huge leap, and it would be hard for him to guess exactly how strong he would become.


    In this realm, some people''s speed when breaking through to the ''Fire'' attribute was extraordinarily fast, but the speed when breaking through to the ''Water'' attribute became surprisingly slow. The reason for this was that the affinity of a warrior was different. Some people who were close to the ''fire'' attribute but opposed to the ''water'' attribute would create a slow and slow phenomenon.


    But...


    If a martial practitioner completed the Five Elements Sword when they were at Body Refinement, their affinity towards the five elements would far surpass that of an ordinary person. At that time, once he reached Mortal Realm, his cultivation speed would increase by leaps and bounds.


    "When Bai Cangtian cultivated the Fire Elemental Sword Art back then, he had gone to a lava cave in the Great Wastelands. However, with my current strength, I am still unable to go into the Great Desolate alone ¡­ "Originally, I was worried about this matter, but I didn''t expect that after a meal at the Clear Sky Banquet, someone would present me with this rare fire element intent!"


    Lin Jian was in the Violet Bamboo Pavilion, holding onto the will of the fire element, his face revealed a smile.


    This fire element intent was an extremely rare and precious spiritual object in the Nine Regions Continent. Just the size of the thumb was enough to make it worth a middle ranked Xuan Artifact. Its effect was to allow warriors to directly come into contact with the purest fire elemental energy. It could be used to cultivate or make Xuan Artifact s, talismans, etc.


    Apparently...


    The Fire Element Insight in Yang Fan''s hands, was originally something he had planned to use to refine and absorb cultivation only when he reached the realm of fire, to use it as a reward for his cultivation, he had never thought that he would lose, he had lost to Lin Jian this time, and would definitely be in an extremely bad mood.


    However, all of these were things that Lin Jian had to consider.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian sat crossed legged on the ground and took a deep breath. He calmed the meridians and elemental energy in his body and began to refine the Fire Essence Insight.


    When he enveloped the piece of Fire Spirit Jade with his spirit energy, an extremely hot and pure spirit energy seeped out of the Fire Spirit Jade, and then, Lin Jian used his own spirit energy to draw it into his body, along his meridians, and into his dantian. The process was as if he was being roasted on top of a fire.


    "This taste is truly unbearable ¡­"


    Lin Jian laughed bitterly, even with his ability to endure pain, he felt that he could not persevere any longer.


    At this moment, a refreshing feeling suddenly dispelled the heat, like a trickle of flowing water.


    "Hmm?"


    The fire intent instantly disappeared, and Lin Jian immediately frowned.


    It turned out that when the fire intent entered his body, Lin Jian had previously trained in the Water Element Sword Art, and the water vapor that was produced in his body started to defend, destroying the foreign ''intruders'' completely. Although it resolved Lin Jian''s pain, it also caused him to pay a heavy price.


    Immediately, Lin Jian did not know whether to laugh or cry. Although this water element will be a good thing to passively protect the Lord, but at the moment, he had kind intentions of helping.


    It was incompatible with fire and water!


    Lin Jian had previously cultivated the Water Element Sword Art, but now that he had absorbed the Fire Essence Insight, the attributes in his body were different.


    Lin Jian started muttering to himself, rubbing his chin, and said secretly: "Normal warriors practice in the order of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. Although they also train in the Water Intent first, and then in the Fire Intent, before that, the warrior''s body would already have the Metal, Wood, and Two Intent. However, I have yet to absorb the Wood Element Insight, so something is wrong with this ring. "


    After thinking about the crux of the issue, the matter was easy to settle.


    "It seems that I need to buy some spiritual items that contain the will of nature. This way, not only can I absorb the Fire Essence Spirit Art and master the Fire Element Sword Art, I can also master the Wood Element Sword as well, killing two birds with one stone." Lin Jian''s eyes lit up, and he left Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    After a moment, he arrived at Void Merchant Guild.


    According to what Lin Jian knew, in Void Merchant Guild, there was a spiritual object called the ''Ephemeral Flower''.


    This type of spiritual object was very special and had an extremely short lifespan. Normally, when there was a flower bud, it would instantly blossom and wither the moment it saw sunlight.


    Therefore, there is a folklore, known as the ''ephemeral blooming'', used to describe the blooming of the flower when the beauty, and the instantaneous melting.


    However, even though the Ephemeral Flower only bloomed for a split-second, at that moment, it would be filled with vitality and the will of nature. If a dying person could see the blooming of an Ephemeral Flower, it would at least extend their lifespan by a long period of time.


    What Lin Jian had his eyes on, was the wood power that was brewing in the Twilight Flower. If he could purchase three of them, that moment of plant power would be more than enough for him to cultivate the Wood Spirit Sword Technique.


    But...


    The value of this kind of spiritual item must be very high. On average, each Ephemeral Flower would sell for around 800 taels of gold, which was much higher than the Life Yuan Pill.


    As for Lin Jian, he still had three thousand gold notes, so he could only buy three Twilight Flowers. In his later cultivation, if he needed anything precious, he would have to think of ways to earn money.


    "Poor literature rich martial arts, poor literature rich martial arts ¡­"


    Lin Jian walked through the door of Void Merchant Guild and muttered with a bitter smile: "The ancients did not bully me!"


    The amount of resources needed to become a martial artist was simply too much. Just the monthly allowance of a hundred taels of silver from the elite disciples of the Lin Family was not enough to support Lin Jian''s current cultivation expenditure.


    "It seems that I have to find a stable ability to earn money."


    Lin Jian thought.


    After arriving at Void Merchant Guild, there was immediately a beautiful servant welcoming him into the guest hall. Because of the matter of Lin Yan and the Natal Opening Pill, many people here knew who he was, and they all knew that he had some sort of special relationship with their Cao Manager.


    Therefore, along the way, everyone welcomed Lin Jian with smiles on their faces.


    "Go find your Cao Manager."


    Lin Jian said to the servant. A business like the Twilight Flower, was already not something an ordinary receptionist could take responsibility of, especially when he wanted to buy three of them in one go. Its value was already close to a single Breaking Yuan Pill, and only the shopkeepers could make the decision to buy it.


    "Sure, please wait a moment."


    The servant nodded his head gently, bowed and said, "I will go and invite Cao Manager over."


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, after sitting down, he picked up the teacup and sipped on it, and not long later, the servant returned. However, there was no sign of Cao Manager by his side, causing Lin Jian to frown slightly, thinking, is Cao Manager not in the merchant guild?


    "Sir Lin, Cao Manager is currently receiving distinguished guests in the Profound private room. However, we have finished discussing that business deal. You can come with me now to meet with Cao Manager." The waiter responded with a smile.


    "Alright!"


    Lin Jian nodded and followed the servant out of the living room and into the second floor''s private room.


    At this moment, in front of the Mysterious Room''s door.


    Cao Manager was full of smiles, talking to a white haired white robed elder, it seemed like he was sending off the guests.


    "Master Chen, we, the Chamber of Commerce, will take care of your order as soon as possible. We guarantee that we will send it to your guild''s warehouse before the time comes."


    "Yes."


    The old man in white nodded, turned around, walked down the stairs and left.


    Right at that moment, he brushed past Lin Jian.


    The white robed elder looked carefully, and after seeing Lin Jian''s handsome face, he frowned. He let out a disdainful snort, then turned his gaze elsewhere, and left with a look of disdain, as if he had seen something dirty, and was extremely annoyed.


    "¡­?"


    Lin Jian looked astonished, he did not know what had happened.


    However, a moment later, he found information about the Master Chen from the original owner''s memories.

 C23

    This Master Chen is called Chen Xuanliang, a master of the Greencloud City.


    As the most top-notch Charm Magician of the Greencloud City, Chen Xuanliang had spent many years of his life force and vitality on each and every one of them.


    He was responsible and strict for those with poor talent in the Dao of Symbol. For those with good talent in the Dao of Symbol, he was undoubtedly a good teacher and a good friend.


    "If this old man''s temper hasn''t changed, he will be beaten to death sooner or later."


    Lin Jian shook his head and thought.


    This kind of strange thinking, had already been deeply rooted in the Master Chen''s eyes. If you did not have talent in the Rune Dao, no matter how high your status was or how strong your cultivation was, he would still look at you as if you were a dog shit, or even completely ignore you. If not for the fact that the Master Chen''s own Rune Dao attainment was truly astonishing, based on his attitude, he would have probably disappeared in some corner long ago.


    "Yo, isn''t this little brother Lin?"


    At this time, the Cao Manager also saw him and passionately walked forward to greet him.


    "It has been a long time since we last met, the Cao Manager is still as graceful as ever."


    Lin Jian retracted his gaze and laughed.


    "Haha."


    Cao Manager revealed a smile, he shook his head and waved it off, "I can''t compare to you young men in the prime of your life!"


    The two remained polite for a while, before Cao Manager invited him into the private room.


    After they sat down, the servant brewed a pot of tea, and after filling the two of them up, he quietly left the room, leaving the space for Cao Manager and Lin Jian.


    "I heard that a few days ago, during the Clear Sky Banquet, little brother Lin showed off his skills and helped the Greencloud City get back on track. He''s really a hero with a young man!"


    The Cao Manager laughed.


    Lin Jian shook his head and said: "I dare not say so. Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple and I can also be considered people of the same age, and barely received three of their moves, which is nothing to brag about.


    "Good ambition!" I don''t think that day will be too late. "


    Cao Manager laughed as he praised, he then picked up his teacup and drank a mouthful of tea, and asked: "I wonder, what is it that little brother Lin wants to buy from me today?"


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian nodded, and revealed his intentions: "I want three Ephemeral Flowers."


    "Ephemeral flower?"


    Cao Manager raised his eyebrows, obviously a little surprised.


    This kind of thing, normally, would only be used by special jobs like Alchemists and Charm Magician. He never thought that Lin Jian would actually want to buy it too, and buy three of these at once.


    "What''s wrong?"


    Lin Jian saw a trace of strangeness in his eyes and could not help but ask: "Does Cao Manager have any difficult situation?"


    Cao Manager laughed bitterly and said: "To be honest, if you had come two hours earlier, there would have been as many Ephemeral Flowers as you want. But now ¡­ All of the Ephemeral Flowers in the Chamber of Commerce have been purchased. "


    "What?"


    After Lin Jian heard this, he was slightly shocked. One must know that a single Ephemeral Flower was worth a total of 800 gold notes. To be able to purchase all of the stocks in Void Merchant Guild, how rich must this be?


    A moment later, he thought of a possibility and asked: "Could it be that the Master Chen bought it earlier?"


    "That''s right, it''s him."


    The Cao Manager nodded his head and said: "Charm Association and the Alchemist Association have always been the main customers who buy the Ephemeral Spirit Grass, especially the Charm Association, the amount of purchases is especially huge. Because when the Charm Magician is carving talismans, he often needs to use up his life''s spirit energy, so the Ephemeral Flower needs to be nourished in time to prevent it from affecting his origin, and today is the day that the Charm Association is purchasing them."


    "..." Isn''t that too much of a coincidence? "


    Lin Jian started laughing bitterly, but on the other side, he was sighing about the pressure of the Charm Association.


    Cao Manager rubbed his temples and could not help but laugh bitterly, "We have already signed the order with Charm Association, the money is already in place, I''m afraid it''s not good ¡­ However, I still have some personal ties with Master Chen, how about I replace you and buy three stalks from him in my own name? "


    Lin Jian thought about it, then shook his head and said: "There''s no need."


    Cao Manager thought that he was not in a rush to get it, but smiled and said: "Since that''s the case, then I will not interfere. The next date of purchase is two months from now. If you still need anything at that time, you can come directly to the Chamber of Commerce and find me. I''ll give you a 20% discount. "


    "Thank you very much."


    Lin Jian cupped his fists, and under the warm welcome from the Cao Manager, he turned and took his leave.


    Regarding the Twilight Flower, Lin Jian naturally had to get it as soon as possible, but since the Cao Manager had proposed buying it in his own name, he reckoned that it would not work. That Master Chen had a weird personality, in his eyes, Lin Jian who did not have any Inherent Skills in the way of talismans was just a pile of shit, and he himself probably did not have any thoughts of making a deal with that poop.


    "However, since I can''t buy it with money, why don''t I infiltrate the Charm Association and use the association''s benefits to obtain the Twilight Flower?"


    Lin Jian walked out of the Void Merchant Guild, and his face revealed a slight smile.


    One must know that the current him was no longer the with a poor talent. In the Spirit Devouring Method, he just so happens to have a secret technique related to the cultivation of talismans ¡ª ¡ª Path of Divine Symbol.


    With this technique, even if one did not have talent, they would be able to become a powerful Charm Magician. Lin Jian was extremely sure of this.


    "It just so happens that after I become the Charm Magician, I''ll have a stable source of income. After all, who doesn''t know that above the Nine Regions Continent, the three most lucrative professions are also the Charm Magician, alchemist and blacksmith ¡­ "


    Lin Jian made up his mind and went to Charm Association. He spent a large sum of money to buy over a dozen sets of materials to engrave low grade charms. Then, he returned to Violet Bamboo Pavilion and began to study them in seclusion.


    If one wanted to become a Charm Magician, aside from the question of talent, one must have two other qualities.


    The first point, was his understanding ability.


    The second point was spiritual energy.


    When creating a talisman, for example, a sword talisman, Charm Magician needed to first understand the theory behind this sword qi. Through calculation, it would be used to transform the sword qi into runes and used to carve it on a special carrier with spiritual force. Finally, it would need to be used to carve out an array circuit with the trigger mechanism.


    The two most important parts of the formation were understanding the sword energy and the formation used to carve the runes.


    As long as one''s mental strength was strong enough, he would be able to maintain his state of inscription for a long time. And the first point was the most important factor in testing the standards of the majority of Charm Magician.


    If you want to create a sword symbol, you have to understand the principles behind the sword qi and then transform it into a rune. If you want to create an Armor Charm, you must understand the Yuan Power of the shield and then convert it into a rune. In short ¡­ If you want to create any talismans, you need to fully understand the principles behind those talismans.


    And tens of thousands of talismans had tens of thousands of different principles.


    Many average talented Charm Magician s, for their entire lives, only knew how to make a few basic talismans.


    However, some legendary talisman masters were able to create tens of thousands of different kinds of talismans. The difference between these kinds of talismans was the difference between their comprehension and transformation abilities.


    However, this was a gap in their thinking, and it could not be made up for by any external force.


    But...


    The Path of Divine Symbol within the Spirit Devouring Method, however, had completely walked on a path that was completely different from the traditional Charm Magician.


    It uses the Spirit Devouring Method as its foundation, and uses the ''devouring'' type method of understanding and conversion.


    You want to create a sword token?


    Simple, use the Spirit Devouring Method to eat a strand of Sword Qi. The Path of Divine Symbol will help you analyze the principles of the Sword Qi by itself, then turn it into a Rune. If you want to create a Lightning Symbol, then go ahead and devour a bolt of lightning ¡­ All in all, you don''t need to move your head. You just need to move your mouth.


    "If I''m not wrong, the Charm Association''s Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment requires me to learn three or more talismans'' crafting methods, and to have a success rate of over one fifth ¡­" Lin Jian muttered to himself.


    With the Path of Divine Symbol here, Lin Jian didn''t even need to understand the principles behind the talismans. He only needed to raise his mental strength, as well as his proficiency in creating talismans, to easily pass the Low-rank Charm Magician examination.


    And inside Charm Association, every time he advanced a level, he would receive a very rich promotion reward.


    The Ephemeral Flower was within this reward.

 C24

    For the entire three days, Lin Jian stayed in the Violet Bamboo Pavilion and practiced creating talismans.


    His requirement for himself was to raise the level of his talismans, to the level of his Low-rank Charm Magician, and to participate in the examination in the Charm Association to obtain the rewards within three days.


    Long ago, many years ago, there had been an affirmation from a master of the rune dao that Lin Jian did not have any talent in the Charm Magician, so even if he exhausted his entire life, it would be difficult for him to reach the level of Low-rank Charm Magician.


    Perhaps it was because Lin Jian, who was a sword spirit, was extremely talented in mental control. At the moment, when he was creating ordinary talismans like the sword talismans, his success rate had already broken through one third.


    In other words, if he were to create three talismans, there would definitely be one that would succeed. In the Charm Magician industry, this could already be considered a very high success rate.


    "Then, we can finally set off."


    Lin Jian had been in closed door cultivation for three days, and currently, his thirst was already unbearable. Early in the morning, after he had washed up, he found a mask and put it on before heading to Charm Association.


    His move was to conceal his identity to participate in the Charm Association''s competition.


    The main reason why he did not want to reveal his identity, was because Lin Jian had already participated in the Charm Association''s test. Furthermore, during the test, Master Chen Xuanliang personally asserted that he did not have any talent in Charm Magician, and there was a congenital deficiency in his mental strength.


    This deficiency was almost irreparable.


    If it wasn''t for the sword spirit''s rebirth, Lin Jian would never be able to successfully carve a single talisman in this lifetime.


    This matter was on record in the Charm Association. If Lin Jian had used his own identity to participate in the test, and passed the examination, then if someone was willing to investigate, and even ask him why he completed the Inherent Skill, Lin Jian would certainly have fallen into an awkward situation.


    He couldn''t possibly say that although he was still Lin Jian on the surface, his soul had actually been replaced, right?


    Therefore, Lin Jian had no choice but to conceal his identity.


    Today was the first day of May.


    In the Greencloud City, there were many people who had talent for the Charm Magician. They were born with the most basic requirements to become a Charm Magician, and they had the ability to create talismans, but because of the success rate in creating talismans, they were unable to reach a fifth of the union''s requirements, thus they were unable to obtain the qualifications to verify the Low-rank Charm Magician.


    In Nine Regions Continent, the position of a guild was extremely important. Even though it was the lowest level of Low-rank Charm Magician, there was still a large gap between stepping over this threshold and not having stepped over it.


    To these people who possessed the talent of the Charm Magician, obtaining the qualifications to the Charm Association s was the first and most important step to achieve a meteoric rise in the future.


    If you take this step forward, you will receive the benefits, rewards, benefits and privileges of the Charm Association. But if you do not pass, you will only be considered a talisman fanatic.


    When Lin Jian arrived at Charm Association and explained his intentions to the receptionist, the man smiled and led him into a side hall.


    As soon as he entered, he saw a sea of people. He roughly counted the number of people participating in the exam this time, and there were at least a few hundred.


    "These... are all here to participate in the Charm Magician''s assessment? "


    Lin Jian asked with some surprise.


    "Yeah."


    "Amongst these people, the majority of them have already grasped the ability to create talismans, but the success rate cannot meet the requirements, so there are many people who have a fluke mentality, and come here every month for the examination, hoping that a certain amount of luck will explode, allowing them to achieve a fifth of the success rate, with the right to enter the Low-rank Charm Magician realm, but there are still a few people ¡­"


    Speaking up to here, the receptionist paused for a moment, and then said with a slight cough, "After saying so much, my throat is a little dry. I''m going for a drink of water."


    Lin Jian rolled his eyes. How could he not understand that this man was asking for benefits? However, for a beginner like him, wanting to quickly understand the situation was not an option. He straightforwardly took out a tael of silver and said, "Go buy some tea to moisten your throat."


    "Hehe, thank you so much!"


    The receptionist smiled and continued, "However, there are some who have already acquired the ability to pass the assessment. However, due to certain reasons, they chose to suppress their abilities and did not choose to pass. Although there are very few people like this, there are still a few. All of them are proud and arrogant geniuses! "


    "Oh?"


    Hearing that, Lin Jian could not help but be curious, and asked: "Intentionally suppressed? "Why?"


    "This is what you don''t know ¡­"


    After that, the receptionist passionately explained to Lin Jian.


    So it turned out that those who passed the Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment in the Charm Association were also divided into different grades.


    If you were able to achieve a third of the success rate, you would receive a special reward from the guild, in addition to the two basic Ephemeral Flowers.


    If you can reach half of the success rate and satisfy the requirements of under twenty years of age, and after you pass a separate small test, you will become a ''Potential'' Charm Magician. You will receive special training from the Charm Association and at that time, you will even receive generous rewards.


    "So that''s how it is."


    After Lin Jian finished listening, he nodded his head. He had only known about it for a few days, he did not think that there would be such things hidden inside.


    With his current strength, he was almost certain that he would be able to obtain three Ephemeral Flowers if he were to achieve a one-third success rate.


    As for the title of Charm Magician with potential ¡­ Even though Lin Jian''s heart was moved, he knew that it would definitely be extremely difficult. Furthermore, the success rate of one half of it was still rather harsh for the current him.


    "Forget it. Cultivation is more important in a short period of time. Everything will have to wait for my strength to increase." Lin Jian pondered for a moment and made a decision. He thought that as long as he passed the second round of the examination and obtained three Ephemeral Flowers, he would have nothing to worry about.


    "The assessment is about to begin. If you decide to register, please follow me to complete the procedures." The staff laughed.


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian nodded and followed him to a window.


    The registration process for the Charm Magician was very simple, and did not require you to fill in the information about your real identity, because all of these could be faked. There were already a lot of people who, by changing their identities, passed many examinations and obtained the rewards from the association''s Low-rank Charm Magician.


    "All you need to do is use your own spiritual power to engrave your name onto the Spirit Stone."


    The receptionist took a palm-sized stone platform and pushed it in front of Lin Jian.


    Lin Jian nodded and pressed his hand on it.


    Subsequently, he closed his eyes slightly, and his Spiritual Force passed through his palm to carve the word ''spirit'' on the stone platform.


    "Okay, no problem."


    The receptionist examined the spirit energy and realized that there was no history of registration in the Charm Association, so he nodded and said: "The fee to participate in the Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment is three hundred gold. After you pay it, the guild will provide the materials you need for the assessment."


    Lin Jian did not say anything, after handing in the gold, it could be considered that he had completed the procedures, and returned to the assessment hall, he found a seat and quietly waited for the assessment to begin.


    And at this moment ¡­


    Some of them were dressed like men and women, while some others had strange drawings on their faces. At a glance, they looked like a group of devils dancing in the air.


    "Sure enough, those who study these ''unorthodox'' hobbies will at least have some weird quirks."


    Lin Jian thought in his heart.


    At this moment, he saw a figure walking into the hall.

 C25

    It was an acquaintance of Lin Jian''s, his name was Gongsun Linger, and he was the second young miss of Gongsun Clan. He was Gongsun Waner''s younger sister, and similarly to her older sister, they both possessed good talent in the way of talismans.


    Seeing her walk in, everyone in the examination hall turned to look at her.


    I heard that this is already her third time participating in the examination. The first two times, she passed the second round of examinations, but she has always been suppressing it, so this time, she probably has a very good chance to directly cut down her potential qualification, and from then on, get a lot of focus on training in the Charm Association.


    As Gongsun Linger walked into the hall, the crowd immediately parted to open up a path, allowing Gongsun Linger to walk leisurely towards a more spacious area. At that place, there were a few youths and girls who also planned to charge into the qualification for their potential.


    Moreover, in this small circle, there was a faint trend of Gongsun Linger taking the lead. The majority of people were flattering her, even though there was the reason of respecting her talisman talent being strong, it was still mostly because of her elder sister.


    "Silence!"


    At this moment, accompanied by a melodious voice, a beautiful figure walked into the hall.


    Everyone looked towards the source of the voice and exclaimed, "That''s ¡­"


    "Gongsun Waner!"


    Lin Jian''s brows twitched as he recognized the girl''s identity. He did not expect that she would actually come during the Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment this time.


    Gongsun Waner was dressed in a white woman''s robe with exquisite orange lines embroidered on it. In Charm Association, orange represented Mid rank seal master.


    As she walked along, the crowd''s gaze was fixated on her, as if they were attracted by a powerful magnet. Gongsun Waner obviously liked the feeling of being the center of attention.


    "I will be presiding over this assessment."


    Gongsun Waner came to a platform, faced the crowd, and smiled sweetly: "Among you, there are many who have participated in many examinations, but there are also some who are new. I will now explain the detailed rules of the examinations ¡­" Then, she said the set of rules that everyone was familiar with.


    However ¡­


    Although it was some useless blabbering, hearing it from the pretty girl''s cherry lips made everyone feel intoxicated, as if they had understood some kind of logic from it. Lin Jian could only shake his head.


    "Then, everyone understands the rules, so let this Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment begin!"


    Gongsun Waner said, and gave her sister an encouraging look.


    Below the stage, Gongsun Linger''s face was slightly red, her beautiful eyes flickered with raging fighting spirit, and she secretly clenched her small fists, encouraging herself.


    And then, the exam officially started.


    Everyone had their own seats with fifteen different materials placed on them.


    The requirement of the assessment was to refine three different kinds of talismans, each of them having five different chances. The three talismans that Lin Jian wanted to refine were the lightning talismans, sword talismans and armor talismans.


    Through the help of the Path of Divine Symbol, Lin Jian had already understood their principles and methods of transformation thoroughly. The only thing he needed to pay attention to was the level of proficiency and success rate of carving talismans.


    "As long as I have a third of the success rate, I will be able to obtain three Twilight Flowers and master both the Fire Elemental Sword Technique and the Wood Elemental Sword Technique. This is very easy for me. I just need to master it steadily."


    Lin Jian exhaled, after stabilising his mind, he took out a set of materials for making the sword runes and began to operate it. After taking up the medium, he used his own Spirit power to inscribe a set of mysterious runes, full of sharp Sword Qi.


    After the rune is carved, a trigger formation needs to be engraved. The following steps are related to the final success rate. The test will be not only the strength and stability of the spiritual energy, but also the depth of the formation you choose.


    Lin Jian had never learned about formations before, and Path of Divine Symbol did not have such content, so he could only imitate other people''s formations. Although it was not the most stable, it was not the most suitable, so it could at least guarantee that he could create a rune.


    After a moment...


    Lin Jian slowly let out a breath, as a sword symbol was completed by him.


    Perhaps it was because he was born with a sword, but this first talisman was directly carved successfully.


    And on the other side ¡­


    The others had basically also completed the carving of the first talisman, but the majority of them had all failed. Only a few geniuses, including Gongsun Linger, and some lucky ones had succeeded.


    When everyone saw the first light appear on their control, their eyes could not help but flash with traces of jealousy and envy, especially those who were not famous yet, including Lin Jian, they were naturally divided into the "Lucky" category.


    "Second talisman, Armor Talisman."


    Lin Jian exhaled, took out a portion of the materials, and started carving.


    Gongsun Waner had always been paying attention to the participants of the assessment. Seeing that everything was going smoothly on her sister''s side, she calmed down a little and shifted her attention to the other people. After all, she was the person in charge of the assessment.


    "Your idea when you were carving the loop is not bad. The final third texture should have taken into account the thought process when I participated in the test to create the Light Symbol, right?" "Not bad, you are quite diligent."


    "Thank, thank you for your praise!"


    Being called out by Gongsun Waner, was one of the lucky ones who succeeded their first time. Now that they had received the praise of a beauty, their faces all flushed red.


    Gongsun Waner laughed. She was already used to this kind of reaction, there were very few people who could remain calm in front of her, and very few people could remain indifferent to her beauty.


    Afterwards, she evaluated the process of carving the ''lucky ones''. Regardless of whether they were praised or demoted, everyone listened with great diligence, as if they were enlightened.


    But...


    When it was Lin Jian''s turn, the situation changed.


    When she evaluated Lin Jian, she praised him once, but when the latter heard it, he merely nodded his head indifferently. After thanking him, he then continued to refine by himself.


    "This guy ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner''s beautiful eyebrows furrowed, she felt a sense of familiarity from the masked man, but because Lin Jian had purposely lowered his voice, she could not confirm the man''s identity.


    However, there was one thing for sure.


    This guy''s attitude was a bit too arrogant. When she spoke, he didn''t even look at her.


    At the same time, when the crowd saw their goddess frowning, they immediately started to criticize Lin Jian.


    "Who is this?" "Why are you so rude!"


    "He was wearing a mask when he came to participate in the examination. Is it really that shameful?"


    "Lady Wan-Er is kind enough to give you some advice. This is a huge fortune for you. How can you not know what''s good for you?" I think your good luck is about to end, the second talisman will definitely fail! "


    "¡­"


    Clamoring noises entered his ears, causing Lin Jian to frown.


    Don''t these people have brains?


    Just now, he was at the crucial moment of inscribing the talismans, and the talismans had already reached the final step. He had to be completely focused, so how could he communicate normally with others?


    "Forget about it. There''s no need to talk about him. Being confident is a good thing. I''m also looking forward to his next symbol."


    Gongsun Waner said indifferently.


    Seeing her speak, the people all stopped fighting spirit, but they still stared strangely at Lin Jian, and from time to time, they would let out a light snort from their noses.


    However, this was, after all, an assessment, and everyone had their own matters to attend to. When they retracted their attention, they began to busy inscribe their own talismans, and did not have the time to bother with Lin Jian.


    Not long after ¡­


    Many people''s second talisman had also been completed.


    This time, the majority of the lucky people who succeeded before all failed. Even within Gongsun Linger''s circle of geniuses, many failed and those who succeeded by luck were all pleasantly surprised. To them, this kind of experience of succeeding twice in a row was part of a lot of luck.


    And Lin Jian, was also successful once again.


    This time, everyone looked at him in a different light. The first time could be considered luck, but the second time in a row was proof of that.


    This guy with his face covered was clearly capable!


    Lin Jian was also very surprised with this.


    Previously, when he was training in the Violet Bamboo Pavilion, he had engraved over a hundred talismans, but only thirty of them succeeded. Logically speaking, it could be considered as a third of the success rate, but during the examination today, he had succeeded twice in a row.


    "In this way, wouldn''t I be 90% confident of obtaining even half of the success rate?" If we go all out, will we be able to obtain the qualifications for the potential? "


    Lin Jian was looking forward to it.


    Soon after, he continued to carve. This time, it was the final lightning talisman.

 C26

    At this time, this Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment Grand Meeting had already been going on for around four hours.


    For the vast majority of people, this long period of time was just the beginning. For them, who could only craft talismans every hour on average, four hours was only enough for them to complete half of the competition.


    After all, they were aiming for a 50% chance of success.


    As everyone knew, if one wanted to obtain the qualification for potential, other than having half the success rate as the basic condition, one had to pass an extra test. The content of this test was never fixed, and almost every month''s exam had some changes.


    "This big sister doesn''t know ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner laughed lightly while shaking her head. Regarding this kind of matter, she and Gongsun Linger naturally had to avoid danger: "According to the Charm Association''s rules, the guild will only decide on the content of this examination at the last moment, after this examination is over."


    "But of course, even if there isn''t a fixed test, the difficulty will basically be the same. With the three of you possessing the qualifications to enter the potential stage, I''m afraid you''ll face a tough battle later. Take this opportunity to rest and recover your energy." Gongsun Waner instructed.


    With that said, Gongsun Linger and the little genius Xu Dong expressed their gratitude to Gongsun Waner, but only Lin Jian kept quiet, closed his eyes and started to recuperate.


    Another two hours passed, and the examination had finally ended.


    Out of the ninety-seven people present, only twelve of them passed in the end while only five of them, including Lin Jian and the other two, had met one third of the requirements.


    Not bad, to have so many Charm Magician with potential joining the guild, this time, I have the face to go back and report to all the Masters in the guild.


    Gongsun Waner laughed, and ordered people to go up, and settle the procedures with the nine Charm Magician s who had already passed the examination, then she turned to Lin Jian and the other two, holding onto a jade slip, she crushed it.


    In a split-second, beams of white light spread out from the cracks on the jade slip, immediately floating in the air, the light converging into words, on which was written the content of the test ¡ª ¡ª Exorcist Talisman.


    However, the light did not dim at all. Instead, it turned into three balls of light of equal size, floating in front of Lin Jian and the other two.


    "This is the content of your test."


    Gongsun Waner smiled slightly and said: "You all have two hours to understand the principles behind this light. As long as you can guarantee that before you finish refining all five sets of ingredients, you will be able to refine a lower tier talisman, and pass the test to obtain the qualification for the potential."


    Hearing this, the three nodded their heads.


    Lin Jian extended out his hand, palm facing upwards, holding onto the exorcist light, his mouth revealed a smile.


    With the Spirit Devouring Method, he only needed a moment to thoroughly analyse the principles behind this talisman, and then use a fifth of the success rate to refine a talisman, it wouldn''t be too difficult for him, and from the looks of it, his potential qualification was already a piece of cake.


    But...


    Beside him, Gongsun Linger and Xu Dong had ugly expressions on their faces.


    This was because this talisman was a very rare type of talisman in the Nine Regions Continent, and there were very few people who had studied it. Previously, they had no idea about it at all, but wanting to thoroughly understand the meaning of this light in just two hours was extremely difficult.


    "Then, let''s begin."


    She held an hourglass in her hand and turned it around. After she turned it around, the two hours of timer could be considered to have started, and after that, she looked at her little sister who was frowning and shook her head lightly. She mouthed a word, "Holy Light."


    Gongsun Linger''s beautiful eyes immediately lit up, as if she was enlightened.


    Although she had never studied the Exorcist Light before, the ''Sacred Light Talisman'' was actually a healing talisman, one of the more common kinds of talismans, the principle of which was extremely similar to the Exorcist Light, and the Gongsun sisters had especially studied this kind of talisman before, hence they had a very strong understanding of it.


    "Although I have never studied the Exorcist Symbol, the difference between it and the Sacred Light Symbol is almost the same. As long as I use the method used to refine the Sacred Light Symbol and copy it, this Exorcist Symbol wouldn''t be that difficult for me!" When Gongsun Linger thought of this, she immediately became full of confidence.


    The test continued as usual.


    Lin Jian then placed the exorcism light aura on his palm, and the Spirit Devouring Method began to circulate secretly, beginning to devour and refine it.


    After a while, the light completely disappeared, and in Lin Jian''s heart, the Path of Divine Symbol started to circulate.


    "Done."


    Lin Jian''s mind moved and he exhaled.


    Now that the understanding side had been completed, he could officially begin carving the talismans.


    But, at the same time.


    Gongsun Linger also opened her eyes with full confidence, and said: "I can begin to refine talismans."


    As soon as he finished speaking, everyone looked at the hourglass on the stage, only to realize that it was only half done, Xu Dong was still perspiring and analyzing it, even Lin Jian was silent, seemingly troubled by it all, but Gongsun Linger was already prepared to start refining, the gap between them was too obvious.


    "Sure."


    Seeing that her sister had understood her meaning, Gongsun Waner smiled sweetly.


    "There''s no hurry to inscribe it. Let''s first watch on how Gongsun Linger carves it. By learning from experience, we might be able to make less detours ¡­" Lin Jian thought, and continued to observe.


    Gongsun Linger was full of confidence, she went over to the control board and picked up a material, then closed her eyes and released her Spirit Force, and started to engrave it onto a spirit jade.


    "This rune ¡­"


    Lin Jian frowned, but discovered that there were many differences between the runes that Gongsun Linger had engraved and the runes that the Path of Divine Symbol had analyzed. Although it was not obvious, it did not seem to be an orthodox exorcism rune, but more like some sort of healing type rune.


    Sacred Light Talisman.


    After a moment, Lin Jian understood the gist of it. No wonder Gongsun Linger had started to carve so quickly, she had actually studied the Sacred Light Talisman before, she planned to use the Sacred Light Talisman to imitate the talisman ¡­ But would this kind of behavior really work?


    Lin Jian was curious, and started to silently ponder, using the Path of Divine Symbol to deduce.


    Time ticked by ¡­


    When Lin Jian finished his deduction, he opened his eyes and shook his head as he laughed.


    At the same time.


    Gongsun Linger bit her lips and put down the fourth set of ingredients. In the process of Lin Jian deducing, she had already failed four times.


    Just as she was feeling depressed, she heard Lin Jian''s laughter, causing the young girl to unconsciously frown and become angry: "What are you laughing at? Did I do it wrong? "


    "Of course not."


    Lin Jian answered as if it was natural.


    "Nonsense! When Ling''er was carving, you didn''t even open your eyes, how could you know what method she was using? If you don''t even know how to carve it, how would you dare say that she''s wrong? " Gongsun Waner frowned, and glared at Lin Jian in displeasure.


    It was she who had introduced the inscriptions for the Sacred Light Rune to her sister, but after Gongsun Linger followed her instructions, she did not succeed for a long time and there was only one chance left. However, she had not figured out the problem, how could she not be angry when she heard Lin Jian''s words?


    "Heh."


    Lin Jian smiled lightly, and replied with a question: "Isn''t it just using the Sacred Light Talisman to refine a talisman? You can tell at a glance, why wouldn''t I be clear about it? "


    Seeing that Lin Jian had revealed what they were thinking, Gongsun Waner was a little surprised, but she did not believe it. Since you still have a good eye, and can tell that Ling''er used the Sacred Light Talisman''s inscriptions, then tell me, what was her mistake? Let me tell you in advance, her method is the same as mine from the beginning. If you say that her method is wrong, then that is equivalent to slandering me, Gongsun Waner! "


    Speaking of which, if it was an average person, they would also retreat.


    After all ¡­


    As someone who was still examining his Low-rank Charm Magician, publicly questioning the thoughts of a Mid rank seal master genius was wrong. It was a little too arrogant, and it would be extremely easy for him to throw rocks at his own feet.


    "So what?"


    Lin Jian shook his head, and said: "Whether it is Gongsun Linger''s way of thinking or yours, right is right, wrong is wrong."


    "..." "Humph, that''s great!"


    Gongsun Waner took in a deep breath, and furiously sneered: "If you can''t explain yourself today, don''t think it''s easy!"


    As soon as he said that, the atmosphere became tensed up. Everyone''s gazes turned towards Lin Jian, towards the man who made their goddess unhappy, and they did not hesitate to kill with their eyes, at that moment, it was as if the air had frozen.

 C27

    Faced with the pressure and doubt from countless pairs of eyes, Lin Jian calmly replied.


    "The method Gongsun Linger used to inscribe the Sacred Light Talisman was to first engrave the origin of the Holy Light, then accelerate, expand, and collide it. Then, the originally gentle Holy Light would be of a violent and fierce attribute, thus achieving the effect of exorcism."


    "Of course."


    Indeed, on the current continent, other than the Wilderness Battlefield, the other powers in the divine hall were basically extinct.


    As an ordinary Greencloud City person, it was impossible for him to go to the Wilderness.


    But...


    Lin Jian was a thousand year sword spirit in his previous life, and he had killed countless demons together with Bai Cangtian on the Wilderness Battlefield. The divine hall''s power was indeed very rare, but so what? In his previous life, on his snow-white sword blade, he even drank a lot of the blood of a Temple Knight.


    But of course, he did not say these things, nor did he need to say them out loud.


    After listening to her teachings, Gongsun Linger''s confidence that he had suffered a setback started to blossom once again.


    "This time, I will definitely succeed!"


    She and her sister looked at each other, feeling extremely excited.


    On the other hand, Lin Jian had also arrived at the control board, one hour of comprehension had passed, and the refining had already started. The last participant, Xu Dong, also anxiously picked up his first batch of ingredients, but compared to them, everyone was more focused on Gongsun Linger.


    After all ¡­


    Lin Jian and Yue Yang had only just started, but this genius girl had already reached the final stage.


    There was only one chance left. If he succeeded, he would have the potential to do so. If he failed, he would be reduced to a mediocre state.


    The few sentences she spoke did not prove anything. She wanted to use the success of her sister Gongsun Linger to personally prove to this arrogant and ignorant man that she, Gongsun Waner, was strong enough to form a seal with her own hands!


    Time passed slowly.


    Finally, Gongsun Linger''s inscriptions reached the final step.


    All the steps had been completed, and all that was left was the final touch. Success or failure would immediately be revealed.


    Ka-cha!


    At this time, cracking sounds could be heard.


    On Gongsun Linger''s forehead, sweat continuously dripped. Her face was currently ashen.


    Because what had cracked just now, was precisely the talisman in her hand. The facts proved that Gongsun Waner''s method was indeed wrong, and she did not dare believe the reality before her eyes.


    On the other side, in Lin Jian''s palm, there was a crystal spirit jade that was quietly lying down, releasing a hot light aura, yet it was filled with an inviolable dignity, and just from the quality of the Exorcist Symbol, it could be considered one of the top quality amongst the low grade.


    "..." This is impossible. "


    Seeing that, Gongsun Waner bit her lips, she who was proud could not accept the reality in her heart.


    "No, it has already happened."


    Lin Jian''s expression was calm.


    Gongsun Waner''s beautiful face flushed red, she became angry from embarrassment: "Even if you succeed using your method, what does that mean? There are many reasons why Ling''er would fail, and perhaps she was just distracted for a while. That doesn''t mean that I was wrong! "


    "Oh."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, whether or not he was willing to accept reality had nothing to do with him.


    He put down the talisman and asked, "I''ve already passed the potential test, where should I go to get my reward?"


    As he spoke, he gestured to leave the hall.


    As for Lin Jian, he was not willing to be entangled with him.


    He had only come to Charm Association for the reward after passing the examination. Now that he had unexpectedly obtained the potential qualification, not only would the basic reward for him double the number of Ephemeral Flowers, he would even receive two Medial Grade Spirit Jades as an additional reward.


    One had to know that this was a necessity to be used to inscribe medium-grade talismans.


    Thinking of this, he couldn''t wait.


    "Don''t go!"


    Gongsun Waner took the lead and stood in front of Lin Jian.


    Lin Jian frowned: "Is there something else?"


    Gongsun Waner clenched her teeth and said: "I want to duel you!"


    Once his words fell, the entire audience was in an uproar, but Lin Jian''s face, was similarly filled with an expression that neither knew whether to laugh or cry.


    Then he shook his head. "I refuse."


    "You haven''t heard the contents of the duel yet, why did you reject it so quickly?"


    Gongsun Waner said: "If you can defeat me in an official duel, tomorrow, you will become the most scorching genius Charm Magician in the entire Greencloud City!"


    "I''m not interested."


    Lin Jian still shook his head.


    But today, she had to publicly duel with Lin Jian and defeat him. Only then would she be able to prove to the crowd that her talent in talismans was not inferior to anyone else''s. After thinking for a while, she decided to add some stakes to the bet.


    "If you win, I will give you 5000 gold notes and a medium-grade spirit jade. If you lose, you only need to publicly apologize to me."


    "Oh?"


    Lin Jian raised his eyebrow, his heart moved a little: "Okay, what do you want to duel? It can''t be that they want to fight with me, right? "


    Gongsun Waner scoffed, and said: "Of course not! As a Charm Magician, the duel between us is obviously related to our talent in talismans. Inside the Charm Association, there is a secret realm which tests talent, called Wanxiang Pagoda, which contains millions upon millions of different kinds of talismans. After the Charm Magician enters the Wanxiang Pagoda, he has to do his best to analyze and comprehend even more talismans within two hours. "


    After she finished speaking, a trace of pride appeared on her face as she said, "This little girl is untalented, and she is currently at the top of the Earth Board in the Greencloud City. Of course, this is my result as a Mid rank seal master, I won''t take it out to bully you ¡­ Back then, when I was still at the Low-rank Charm Magician, I could at most analyze a hundred and forty-seven different talismans.


    With that said, Lin Jian nodded his head in understanding.


    Analyzing talismans?


    The corners of Lin Jian''s mouth curled up slightly. With the existence of the cheating machine called Path of Divine Symbol, even if he wanted to lose, it would be difficult.


    However, he might as well add a bit more fuel to the fire and maximize the benefits of this battle that he was absolutely sure to win.


    A look of hesitation appeared on his face, "Forget it."


    Gongsun Waner frowned and goaded him: "Why? Are you scared by this number? "


    Lin Jian showed an expression of wanting to say something, but was hesitant. His expression also changed for a while, and finally opened his mouth: "Who would be scared? I just feel that the amount of money you have gambled with is too little, so it''s not enough for me to go through all of this. It''s best for you to complete the procedures for me to pass the examination as soon as possible! "


    As his voice fell, everyone began to ridicule him, one after another, as cowardly as a mouse.


    Gongsun Waner felt that she had won for sure, so she said: "Alright, since you''re not afraid anymore, but you dislike the lack of betting money, then how about I double the amount I offered before? Ten thousand gold notes and two middle grade spirit jade. Even high grade Charm Magician would be tempted by this price. "


    Those words were not wrong.


    Ten thousand gold notes and two medium-grade spirit jades. This was already an astronomical figure that some small clans wouldn''t be able to take out even if they sold everything they had. If all of this was converted into gold notes, then it would be around twenty thousand gold taels.


    Even if Gongsun Waner was a young genius, came from a famous clan, was of Mid rank seal master, and had many ways to earn money, the twenty thousand gold was enough to hurt her bones. But to make such a simple promise, it was obvious that Lin Jian was not very confident.


    She determined that Lin Jian definitely did not have the ability to surpass her!


    But...


    Lin Jian smiled faintly, and happily accepted the condition: "Alright, I will accept this duel, it will only cost ten thousand gold coins and two mid quality spirit jade. If you lose at that time, you better not go back on your words, take me to Wanxiang Pagoda, time will wait for no one."

 C28

    Seeing how determined Lin Jian was agreeing, Gongsun Waner could not help but be somewhat astonished. In her heart, she had a feeling that she had been tricked.


    But after thinking about it for a while, she still could not figure out where Lin Jian relied on. Based on the grand feat she had established on Wanxiang Pagoda back then, even her teacher, Chen Xuanliang, had once said that in the entire Greencloud City, within the span of a hundred years, there were few people who could compare to her in terms of talisman talent.


    Gongsun Waner snorted, she twisted her waist and turned, walking towards the exit of the assessment hall.


    Gongsun Waner stopped in her tracks, turned around, and raised her proud snow neck.


    In the distance stood two enormous stone tablets.


    On the stone tablet, each one had ten names formed from light, and on the lower stone tablet, the one ranked first was none other than Gongsun Waner.


    "Earth Board Rank 1, Gongsun Waner, 396."


    Lin Jian muttered to himself.


    In Low-rank Charm Magician, Gongsun Waner''s record was one hundred and forty-seven, and currently, as a Mid rank seal master, her record had already reached three hundred and ninety-six. With such a large progress and leap, even in the entire Charm Association, it could be considered counted on one hand, and it was worthy of the title of being a genius.


    But, what was a pity, was that she was about to face Lin Jian, who had the Path of Divine Symbol.


    "Let''s begin."


    There was no fear on Lin Jian''s face as he turned around and walked toward the Wanxiang Pagoda.


    Gongsun Waner snorted softly and said to the deacon in charge of Wanxiang Pagoda: "Thank you."


    The man nodded and opened the door.


    Lin Jian stepped into the tower, and when the door closed, darkness surrounded him, but very quickly, in the entire space, countless rays of light suddenly lit up, illuminating the entire Wanxiang Pagoda as brilliantly as the stars, and these countless rays of light represented an endless number of talismans.


    smiled indifferently, extended his hand to grab, and more than ten spots of light appeared in his hand.


    "I''ll swallow it!"


    Following that, Lin Jian activated Spirit Devouring Method and absorbed all of the light spots.


    Very quickly, within Lin Jian''s sea of consciousness, the Path of Divine Symbol began to revolve at a very fast speed, and completely analyzed the runes and the meaning of them.


    According to the Wanxiang Pagoda''s rules, Charm Magician only needed to distinguish the ''intent'' that these beams of light represented. As long as one could recognize its name, even if one had completed the analysis of the talismans, one did not need to comprehend it completely. But Lin Jian, who had passed through the Path of Divine Symbol s, was now in one step.


    Gradually, two hours passed by.


    When the door to the Wanxiang Pagoda was opened, Lin Jian walked out with an expression of satisfaction.


    Outside the door, everyone''s eyes followed him.


    "Finally out?"


    Gongsun Waner snorted as she took out a jade scroll and threw it at him, "Inscribe all the charm characters you have comprehended from the Wanxiang Pagoda onto this jade scroll. At the same time you write your name, you will need to imbue this jade scroll.


    Generally speaking, if it was a duel between Charm Magician s through Wanxiang Pagoda, then after coming out, one would have to calculate the number by means of a jade chip, except in a very small number of cases.


    Lin Jian reached out, took the jade strips, and shook his head instead. "There''s no need to go through all that trouble."


    "Oh?"


    Gongsun Waner''s pretty face turned bright, and her smile became even wider: "Seems like you''re prepared to admit defeat?"


    From her point of view, Lin Jian must have said this because he knew that he had already lost this duel, and perhaps his loss was very ugly, so he did not want to reveal the number of talismans he had comprehended within the Wanxiang Pagoda in front of everyone, since it would be embarrassing if it was too low a price.


    "No, I just need to wait a bit."


    Lin Jian shook his head.


    Gongsun Waner frowned, but just as she was about to ask, she heard a burst of surprised exclamations from the crowd.


    "Earth Board!" "The Earth Board has changed ¡­"


    "What?"


    Gongsun Waner was startled, and turned to look at the name list.


    All they saw was a code name ''Spirit'' appearing at the tenth rank of the Earth Board, and immediately after, all the way up, all the names on the original list, including Gongsun Waner''s were stepped on, and finally fixed at the top of the list, and behind the code name, were the numbers written ¡­


    762!


    In the blink of an eye, the entire Charm Association was overwhelmed with shock.


    Gongsun Waner''s delicate body trembled, and a trace of disbelief flashed through her beautiful eyes. How was this possible?!


    In the Charm Association, there were a total of two rankings. One was the Heaven Ranking, and the other was the Earth Ranking.


    The Heavenly Rankings was the overall rankings, and all Charm Magician s could rely on their strength to enter, but the Earth Ranking was different. There was a strict restriction that only Charm Magician below the age of twenty would be able to enter.


    "This guy is actually not even twenty yet!"


    Everyone looked at Lin Jian and gasped.


    Although they had never thought that Gongsun Waner would lose the duel this time, what they had never expected was that the person who defeated Gongsun Waner, was actually not even twenty years old, and belonged to the same age as Gongsun Waner!


    And...


    Upon recalling the cause and effect of this matter, the crowd couldn''t help but feel perplexed.


    The duel Gongsun Waner proposed, was a record when Lin Jian defeated her Low-rank Charm Magician. This was clearly because Gongsun Waner had subconsciously placed herself on an even higher seat, as she looked down at Lin Jian from above.


    But at this moment, not only had Lin Jian defeated Gongsun Waner''s record at Low-rank Charm Magician, he had also crushed the record that she had maintained, which was a complete crushing defeat!


    On the other side, after Lin Jian''s code name ''Ling'' had appeared on the Earth Board, there had been some changes to the Heaven Ranking, and the tenth place had disappeared. The eighth and ninth places had been pushed down, becoming the ninth and tenth places, and the current eighth place was occupied by Lin Jian''s name.


    "Heavens, this is unbelievable!"


    "At the same time, there are people who occupy the Heavenly Rankings and the Earth Rankings. This has never happened before in the entire Greencloud City!"


    "Who exactly is this person?" Could he be the genius from the Charm Magician who came to visit us? "


    "¡­"


    The place was in an uproar, and the crowd''s discussion was like a tide.


    Seeing that, Lin Jian smiled faintly.


    In fact, this number did not reach his limit. If not for his current mental strength being too weak, he could have crushed the first ranker on the Heavenly Rankings and comprehended all the talismans in the Wanxiang Pagoda. This was the power of Path of Divine Symbol.


    "Now it seems that you''ve lost."


    Lin Jian calmly looked at Gongsun Waner. Towards this woman whom the original owner deeply admired, her eyes did not waver in the slightest.


    "¡­"


    Gongsun Waner''s face was ashen, the huge blow had shaken her mind. At this moment, her head was lowered, and she was depressed. All along, her greatest source of pride and confidence was her talent in the Dao of talismans, but at this moment, a fellow peer wearing a mask had completely shattered her pride.


    She raised her head with tears of unwillingness in her eyes and asked, "Who are you?"


    "This has nothing to do with you."


    Lin Jian shook his head and said: "You just need to fulfill our previous agreement of a duel, we have nothing else to do from now on."


    Hearing this, Gongsun Waner''s delicate body could not help but tremble slightly.


    That was nearly 20,000 gold!


    Before this, she had never thought that she would lose and would not feel any pressure when she promised. However, now that she had truly lost, this fictitious pressure turned into a heavy mountain pressing down on her, making her unable to move.


    "I ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner bit her lips, her mind was in a mess.


    "Could it be that he wants to go back on his word?"


    Lin Jian asked.


    "No way!"


    Although the amount of money was an astronomical figure, it was not as if she could not afford it. She just needed to pay slowly, and if she wanted to ask Lin Jian to loosen up a little, she would have to give her face, but she could not.


    Just then, a sigh came from outside the crowd, following that, a white-haired old man slowly walked in. He was Charm Association Chen Xuanliang, the current number one of the Heavenly Rankings.


    "Tea-teacher ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner turned his head to look, and subconsciously lowered his head, her face full of shame.


    Master Chen glanced at her, then shook his head and said: "Wan''er, you were previously full of yourself, but now do you know that there is always someone above you, that there is always someone above you?"


    "Disciple understands his wrongs."


    Gongsun Waner lowered her head even more, and didn''t dare retort.


    Master Chen nodded, he then looked at Lin Jian, and a look of admiration flashed past his eyes: "Young man, you are truly talented."


    "I don''t dare."


    Lin Jian''s expression was calm, facing this esteemed old man, Lin Jian was neither humble nor haughty: "Master is Gongsun Waner''s teacher, he wouldn''t help disciple renege our bet, right?"

 C29

    As the number one on the Heavenly Rankings, Chen Xuanliang was a famous talisman master in the Greencloud City, and he practically represented authority in the guild.


    Lin Jian was well aware of this point, yet he still dared to say such words, so naturally, he chose to retreat in order to advance.


    "That''s for the best."


    "This matter shall come to an end."


    Master Chen looked at Lin Jian, and said something within the words: "This old one has also heard of the matter between you and Wan''er, it is merely a battle of words, young people have high spirits, this old one can understand that, but since you have already entered the Charm Association, and will be a part of the association in the future, we will meet again in the future, there is no need to make our relationship too awkward, today this old one will mediate between the two, are you willing to let go of the grudge with Wan''er?"


    Then, he laughed and teased, "A man shouldn''t haggle with a girl, right?"


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian was quiet for a moment, then nodded his head: "I came to the guild only to study the Runic Dao, to improve my own cultivation, and do not want to cause trouble, as long as Gongsun Waner keeps her promise, everything between us, will naturally be written off, and there is nothing to pursue."


    Receiving this reply, Master Chen nodded his head in satisfaction and looked towards Gongsun Waner.


    The woman knew what her master meant. Although she was conflicted, she did not want to say anything else. She lowered her head and nodded.


    "Good."


    The Master Chen laughed and said, "You two are genius talismans have only appeared in the past hundred years of my Cyan Cloud Sect. Since you two are safe and sound, that would be for the best."


    Saying that, the Master Chen waved his hand, and a deacon immediately walked up behind him with a plate. On top of the tray was the reward for passing the Low-rank Charm Magician Assessment, which was different from the other Charm Magician s.


    "According to the rules of the guild, every outstanding seed who has passed the potential test is eligible to receive the guidance of a master. If you are willing, you can be considered an honorary disciple under this old man''s name." Master Chen looked at Lin Jian with a smile and asked.


    "Honorary disciple?"


    Lin Jian raised his brows, as if he was surprised.


    Master Chen said: "I have seen the talismans you refined, although they were average, all the different talismans were crafted using the most basic three-way carving method. If I am not mistaken, you have not grasped any kind of high grade carving method, right? If you are willing to become my honorary disciple, this old one is willing to give you all the knowledge I have in this area.


    "Since the master has such good intentions, I won''t be courteous."


    Lin Jian thought for a while, and the truth was indeed like that, and happily accepted it.


    However ¡­


    But when he thought about it again, if he became the Master Chen''s disciple, wouldn''t that mean he would become Gongsun Waner''s junior brother?


    Lin Jian subconsciously glanced at Gongsun Waner, and the latter was also looking straight into his eyes. However, because Lin Jian was wearing a mask, Gongsun Waner could not see his expression clearly. After looking at her for a while, she did not know what was going through her mind.


    "Haha, that''s great."


    He patted Lin Jian''s shoulders and said: "Today''s matters are too busy, if Master is going to neglect this for now, I might as well let your senior sister Gongsun Waner take you to take a look inside the Charm Association. If you need anything, just say it directly."


    After Lin Jian heard this, he felt a little awkward in his heart.


    Unexpectedly, Gongsun Waner took a deep breath, and didn''t resist, "Yes, Teacher."


    Seeing that, Lin Jian followed her and left the Wanxiang Pagoda.


    Behind him were countless shocked gazes.


    They were obviously still immersed in the shock of Lin Jian reaching first place on the Earth Board. It was only when both his and Lin Jian''s figures had disappeared did they finally wake up from the shock.


    On the other side, the two of them walked out of the Wanxiang Pagoda courtyard. Just as they walked out, Gongsun Waner stopped in her tracks, turned around, and with a twist of her slim waist, a look of mixed feelings appeared in her eyes. She gave Lin Jian a deep look, and without saying a word, left immediately.


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose. He was not surprised by her actions. In fact, if Gongsun Waner really wanted to take him on a stroll inside the guild, then it would be an unbelievable scene.


    "Today, I have obtained the Twilight Flower and can go back to cultivate the Wood Elemental Sword Art and the Fire Elemental Sword Art. With these two sword moves, not only will my strength increase, I will also have more confidence in cultivating Mortal Realm in the future!" Lin Jian exhaled a breath of air, he was anxious and left the Charm Association, rushing straight for Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    Evening, inside the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    Lin Jian held the cold ice sword in his hand and sat crossed legged on the ground. In front of him were three potted plants, on top of which were budding Ephemeral Flowers.


    This sort of spiritual object would only bloom and wither the moment it saw light.


    It was precisely at that moment that a large amount of life force and the meaning of plants and vegetation were formed. It could help Lin Jian absorb and comprehend the Wooden Elemental Sword Technique, but there was a need to know when the sword would blossom in order to obtain the greatest amount of energy.


    "Remember, you can only open the window at sunrise, okay?"


    Lin Jian looked at Xiao Sanzi and asked.


    "Understood, Young Master!"


    Xiao Sanzi squatted in front of the black window and felt the darkness around him, as though he was afraid and shrunk his neck, but after hearing Lin Jian''s words, he immediately became alert.


    Lin Jian nodded, he calmed his heart and breath, then activated his cultivation technique and waited for sunrise.


    Finally, with a creaking sound!


    The wooden window was pushed open, and a fiery red sunlight shone in from outside, shining onto the three Ephemeral Flowers. In that instant, the three flower buds trembled, and then suddenly bloomed, and beautiful flower petals spread out. The tender stamens of the flowers swayed gently in the wind, accompanied by a rich fragrance, and the beauty of that moment was enough to make anyone unable to forget it for the rest of their lives.


    "He''s coming."


    Lin Jian took a deep breath, and the wings of his nose slightly bulged, like a whale sucking in water.


    Xiao Sanzi could not help but hold his breath, he saw that his young master''s breath had already turned into two streams of white Qi, mixed with a lot of green, in a moment, the fragrance of the flowers inside the room actually disappeared without a trace.


    As for the three extremely beautiful Ephemeral Flowers, they suddenly withered up and withered away.


    "As expected of the young master, his breathing is so amazing!"


    Xiao Sanzi secretly thought in his heart, and then quietly left the house, afraid that he would disturb Lin Jian''s cultivation.


    After a few hours, Lin Jian had completed his comprehension of the Wooden Element Sword Technique.


    In his previous life, he was already familiar with sword moves, but because of their unique attributes, he was unable to use them directly. Now that he had the will of nature as an inducement, it was natural for him to master them once again.


    "Next is the Fire Elemental Sword Technique."


    Lin Jian let out a breath, felt the vitality in his body, and took out the Fire Essence Intent Crystal.


    spent the entire two days training his sword.


    As for the Wood Elemental Sword Art and the Fire Elemental Sword Art, both had been completely grasped by him. His battle prowess had greatly improved, and it could be said that he was completely different from the him from two days ago.


    Let''s put it this way. Although the current Lin Jian was still unable to face the Mortal Realm head on, if it was only taking three of his strikes, then Lin Jian would no longer need to borrow the help of any external objects. With only the Frozen End Sword in his hand, he could directly block his final strike and suffer at most some light injuries.


    And on the day that he came out of seclusion, Lin Jian''s message jade slip suddenly trembled.


    This is his jade chip as the spirit of Charm Magician.


    The person who sent the letter, was Gongsun Waner. She was invited to the Charm Association, firstly, to deliver the bet regarding the duel, and secondly, to teach Chen Xuanliang on how to seal talismans.


    "Looks like I have to make a trip."


    Lin Jian put on the mask and left the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.

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    Noon, Charm Association.


    When Lin Jian walked in wearing his mask and with his identity as a spirit, he immediately attracted the attention of countless people.


    People looked at him from afar and whispered at the same time.


    Of course ¡­


    They weren''t shocked by Gongsun Waner''s appearance, but by her makeup.


    The woman wore a flowing dress with two thin ribbons. They hung on her smooth and fair shoulders, revealing her exquisite collarbones and snow-white, deep ravine. Her slender and soft waist was gripped tightly, and her skirt fluttered like the stars in the wind.


    The current Gongsun Waner, was quietly standing there, with a calm look in her eyes that carried a trace of gentleness, completely different from her previous arrogant and conceited look, it was as if she had become a completely different person.


    When Lin Jian saw her, although he admired the beauty in front of him, he still felt awkward in his heart.


    Could this woman have taken the wrong medicine today?


    "What are you waiting for?"


    Gongsun Waner looked at him, then tilted his head and blinked his eyes: "Quickly go in, teacher has been waiting for a long time, junior brother."


    "¡­"


    The corner of Lin Jian''s mouth twitched. Although he felt uncomfortable, he still walked over.


    The corner of Gongsun Waner''s mouth raised up slightly. She turned around, and with a twist of her waist, her long skirt fluttered in the wind, luring Lin Jian into this side hall.


    Inside the hall, Master Chen was seated in front of a control board. Upon seeing the two enter, he revealed a smile.


    "Teacher."


    Gongsun Waner greeted the Master Chen and turned to look at Lin Jian. From his storage ring, he took out a gold card and two spirit jades, and placed them in front of him, and said: "This is our agreement, the gold card has ten thousand gold, any bank in Wu Dynasty can exchange it."


    Lin Jian glanced at it and kept it silently. With Master Chen here as a guarantor, he was not worried about any problems, and the quality of the two mid grade spirit jade was not bad either. On this point, Gongsun Waner did not go against her agreement.


    "What happened before was because I was too arrogant and conceited. If I offended junior brother Ling in any way, please forgive me. We will be here together in the future and receive teacher''s teachings. We should take care of each other." Gongsun Waner opened her beautiful eyes and looked at Lin Jian.


    "Naturally."


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose, and replied indifferently.


    He could feel that Gongsun Waner was intentionally trying to show goodwill, but for some reason, it was fine if he was not hostile to Gongsun Waner, but how would he get close to him?


    "This guy ¡­"


    Seeing Lin Jian like that, although he still had a smile on his face, Gongsun Waner was so angry that his teeth were itching.


    Therefore, she dressed up today, planning to use her beauty to attract Lin Jian. After he fell for her, she would ruthlessly throw him off, but who knew that this fellow would not care about her at all, causing Gongsun Waner to feel defeated once again.


    "Alright."


    At this time, Master Chen laughed as he stroked his beard, and said: "The misunderstanding between you two has already been resolved, I was very pleased, and the time is almost up. Today, what I am going to teach you is a method of seal carving, it''s called the Elemental Inscription Technique, this technique ¡­."


    One person spoke while the other two listened.


    Lin Jian was extremely lacking in knowledge in this area, if he wanted to master the art of talismans in the future, it was unavoidable for him to use this method to carve them, thus he listened with utmost seriousness.


    As for Gongsun Waner who was not far from her, she appeared to be absent-minded, and stared at Lin Jian with strange eyes from time to time. She was feeling complicated.


    Time slowly passed, and soon it was night.


    After the Master Chen finished speaking, Lin Jian and Su Yun began to comprehend the technique on their own, and then left the hall.


    Seeing that the sky was darkening, Lin Jian stood up with the intent to leave. However, he merely smiled sweetly and sent him an invitation to go to Immortal Assembling Pavilion for dinner.


    "No need."


    Lin Jian shook his head and rejected without hesitation, saying: "I still have matters to attend to, thank you for your good intentions."


    After he finished speaking, he left on his own, leaving Gongsun Waner alone as he stared at his back with an incomparably resentful gaze.


    For several days in a row, Lin Jian acted in the identity of "spirit".


    With regards to the Dao of the Charm Magician, he had only just entered the sect, and it was due to the rapid development stage, under the guidance of talisman master Chen Xuanliang, he could feel his own progress every single day. Even if he were to carve a few talismans he had never touched before, the success rate was getting higher and higher.


    In just a few days, Lin Jian had been inscribing hundreds of talismans everyday, and his success rate had infinitely neared half of that. Under this crazy and bitter training, his familiarity level had also become higher and higher, and his mental strength had multiplied.


    The ten thousand gold tickets that Gongsun Waner had lost to him was spent on buying a large amount of talisman materials in the first two days by Lin Jian. But not long after, this money was earned back by him selling talismans.


    You know...


    Although Charm Magician was a lucrative job, it was also a sky ditch job.


    Whether he could earn money, or even whether he could earn big, all depended on the skills of the Charm Magician.


    To put it simply, the value of an Inferior Grade Sword Talisman would be around five hundred silver in the Void Merchant Guild, and its refining materials and cost would be around two hundred silver. In other words, if the success rate was not maintained at half, the Charm Magician would not be able to earn money.


    As for the vast majority of Low-rank Charm Magician, it was extremely difficult for them to achieve such a terrifying success rate. Therefore, in the early stages of the game, due to the lack of proficiency, most of them would choose to spend money to raise their attainments in talismans.


    Whenever a large amount of money was transferred into his account, Lin Jian would always smile, which meant that he no longer had to worry about his future cultivation resources.


    But on the other hand, his life as a Charm Magician was accompanied by a few worries.


    For example, Gongsun Waner.


    It was unknown what pill this woman had taken, but over the past few days, she had been surrounding Lin Jian, asking him questions and feeling warm for him from time to time. She was extremely concerned with him, and had been working with him for a long time.


    On that day, Lin Jian was in a quiet room carving talismans, accompanied by light footsteps, when he heard knocking on the door and the beautiful voice of the female: "Junior brother, have you finished lunch?"


    "¡­"


    The corner of Lin Jian''s mouth twitched, and he remained silent, hoping Gongsun Waner would think that he was not there.


    However, the next moment, the girl pushed open the door and walked in. She held an exquisite box in her hand and had a gentle smile on her face.


    "I knew you were here!"


    Gongsun Waner laughed, and opened the box. A burst of fragrance wafted into her nose, and she said: "Come and try it? This was personally made by senior sister. No money, no money, no food! "


    "..." "Thank you."


    Lin Jian rubbed his temples and said: "I''m not hungry."


    Facing who knows how many times he had rejected her, Gongsun Waner was not at all discouraged, and laughed: "It''s not convenient to eat in front of me while wearing a mask, right? "It''s alright, I''ll leave the food here. You can eat it yourself." With that, he turned around and was about to leave.


    "Wait a moment."


    Lin Jian felt a headache coming on due to her pestering him. After speaking up to stop her, the woman turned around with a face full of joy, and blinked his eyes: "What''s wrong, did junior brother finally move me? Do you want to have lunch with me?"


    Lin Jian shook his head, of course not, he called for Gongsun Waner, wanting to make things clear. No matter what Gongsun Waner''s intentions were, she should not come to bother him again.


    However ¡­


    Just as he was deep in thought, the sound of footsteps came from outside the door.


    Soon after, a white-robed noble young master walked in, he was handsome, his hair was neatly combed, extremely unyielding and handsome. When he saw Gongsun Waner, he smiled: "Wan''er, long time no see, I miss you a lot!"


    "Hmm?"


    Gongsun Waner turned her head to look at him, but it was true that she was speaking the truth, "So it''s Brother Bai Shi. It''s been a long time."


    It was obvious that his tone was calm.


    Following that, she did not care about why Bai Luohan came looking for her, and looked at Lin Jian with her big eyes and said: "Junior brother, what did you ask me for just now? Senior Sister, I am listening attentively. "


    Once he said that, the smile on Bai Luohan''s face who was at the door immediately froze, this kind of treatment, made him upset, and anger rose up faintly from his heart.


    When Lin Jian saw this scene, he was rather moved.


    This reminded him of a few memories, some memories that belonged to the Lin Jian from before.


    In the past, when the original owner shamelessly and shamelessly saw Gongsun Waner, that proud woman would use the way she treated Bai Luohan and her tone of voice, neither salty nor indifferent, to flatter him. Then, she would use a smile on her face and talk to Bai Luohan intimately.

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    If this scene was placed on the original Lin Jian, he would probably laugh out loud even if he were to fall asleep.


    But...


    Sure enough, Bai Luohan''s face darkened, he looked at Lin Jian and asked in an unfriendly tone: "Could this be the recently famous genius'' Spirit ''of Charm Association?"


    The atmosphere had gradually become somewhat oppressive. Bai Luohan clenched his fists tightly, and the anger in his heart was about to be vented out.


    At this time, a buzzing sound came from the stage in front of Lin Jian.


    In the next moment, a low-grade Thunder Symbol was completed.


    After the sudden appearance of the lightning bolt, Lin Jian finally raised his head, glanced at Bai Luohan, and said: "When others are forging talismans, observers are not allowed to disturb them. They don''t even know the most basic of etiquette, and yet you have the cheek to say that you gave three points to others? "You''re very polite!"


    "¡­"


    Hearing that, Bai Luohan was startled, he turned to look at Gongsun Waner with contempt, the anger in his heart did not dissipate, instead, it grew stronger, but he had already suffered a loss, and naturally did not dare advance, thus he forcefully suppressed the flames in his heart.


    "I was too rude just now, and almost caused Brother Ling''s talisman creation to fail. I''m truly sorry ¡­"


    Bai Luohan laughed, as if he was passionate: "I heard that when your Charm Magician first started, you started to burn a lot of money and it took a lot of materials to gradually increase your proficiency and success rate. That way, every material you put up was very precious to you guys, no wonder brother Ling just now would rather ignore me and bear the blame for a misunderstanding, and continue to refine. It looks like you really treasure every material here, you can''t afford to waste it!"


    "Thanks for your concern."


    Lin Jian nodded his head lightly, then added: "But I think you might have misunderstood something, a set of materials for low grade thunder talismans, to me, is nothing at all. Just now when I ignored you, it was not because I was afraid of losing the materials, but because I simply felt that there is no need to care about you."


    "..." "You!"


    Bai Luohan''s smile froze, he did not expect Lin Jian to express hostility towards him so easily, he was stunned for a moment, and then when he reacted, his heart was already filled with rage, and he subconsciously wanted to attack.


    "Brother Bai Shi, calm down."


    At this time, Gongsun Waner said in an indifferent tone: "This place is the Charm Association."


    When his words fell, it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on Bai Luohan. Amongst the Charm Association, he did not dare to publicly act against a single Charm Magician, especially a famous genius Charm Magician.


    "Humph!"


    Bai Luohan let out a cold snort, stretched out his hand to adjust his collar, looked at Gongsun Waner, and said: "Forgive my bluntness, but the standards your guild has for accepting people is a little too low. Even though this fellow has talent, he looks down on everyone, and does not have any education at all. "I heard that he defeated you in the duel earlier on, I think he must have used some underhanded tricks!"


    "Brother Bai Shi''s words are too much. If there is no evidence, how can you frame others like that?"


    Gongsun Waner frowned, and looked at Bai Luohan with disgust: "Although Junior Brother Ling has a mild temperament, it''s not as bad as you make it out to be. The duel between the two of us earlier was fair, open, and absolutely fair.


    "Wan''er, you! How can you speak up for an outsider? "


    Bai Luohan''s face flushed red.


    "Outsiders?"


    Gongsun Waner shook her head and said: "Brother Bai Shi, this is the Charm Association. Junior brother Ling and I are both Charm Magician. Moreover, I am only speaking according to the facts. Regardless of whether or not I am an outsider, I will treat them equally. "


    Hearing that, Bai Luohan was furious in his heart, he secretly cursed at the bitch, and after his face changed a few times, he angrily shook his sleeves and walked away.


    Before he left, he gave Lin Jian a deep glance.


    "Clown."


    Lin Jian looked calm as he shook his head.


    At this moment, Gongsun Waner also let out a similar sigh in her heart.


    Ever since the Clear Sky Banquet, the title of the number one heaven''s pride expert in Bai Luohan''s Greencloud City had been completely destroyed. If he had acted with more backbone back then, Gongsun Waner would not have shown him the least bit of face right now.


    "Hee hee, the annoying bastard has left."


    Gongsun Waner laughed, she moved closer to Lin Jian and asked: "Junior brother, is there anything else you want to say?"


    So it turned out that he was still concerned about the matter where Lin Jian had called for him to stop.


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian was silent, but it was hard to say anything, since Gongsun Waner had helped him speak a few words, and if he were to ask her coldly to not get close to him in the future, he would seem a little too heartless.


    "No worries, I''ll be leaving first."


    Lin Jian shook his head and got up to leave.


    Behind him, Gongsun Waner stood up angrily and punched his back a few times as she said in her heart: "Damned fool, there will be a day when I, this young miss, will make you willingly bow to me and then shake you off so badly that you won''t even be able to taste the medicine after you regret!"


    After leaving the Charm Association, Lin Jian changed his face, returning to his original appearance, and went to the Void Merchant Guild.


    Currently, Lin Jian''s mental power had completely risen to the level of Mid rank seal master, and was able to support him in drawing a few middle-grade talismans. However, in terms of carving methods and proficiency, Lin Jian was far from being able to do it.


    Although Lin Jian wanted to buy a lot of materials, they were all low-grade goods. The total amount was not high, but from the side of the Void Merchant Guild, they directly sent out the Cao Manager, and even invited Lin Jian to a private room to discuss with him.


    Lin Jian was surprised, but he did not reject.


    After arriving at the private room, Cao Manager welcomed Lin Jian warmly and personally made tea for him.


    "You''re being too polite."


    Lin Jian carried his teacup and could not help but shake his head with a smile.


    "..." "Hey!"


    The Cao Manager shook his head and said seriously: "Towards the genius Charm Magician that has been in the limelight lately, how can I be called polite when I personally pour them a cup of tea?"


    After Lin Jian heard this, he couldn''t help but pause for a moment. One must know, he had never told anyone that he was the ''spirit'' of Charm Magician, but now that he had seen the ''spirit'' of Cao Manager, how could Lin Jian not be shocked?


    "Haha, you can hide this from others, but can you hide it from me?"


    Cao Manager shook his head and laughed: "In the past few days, you have bought so many talismans and materials from the merchant guild, I have records of all of them.


    "Hur hur."


    Lin Jian smiled faintly and said, "Since Cao Manager is familiar with this Master Chen, you should know that I do not have his talent."


    "As a rule, that''s true ¡­"


    The Cao Manager also laughed, but after that he changed his tone slightly and said: "However, from what I know, there are still many secret techniques that can improve another''s physique or talent. Although these secret techniques are all very precious and secretive, if we are lucky enough to get to know some important figures ¡­ Heh heh, old boy, I have to say that your luck is quite good! That person is actually willing to help you! "


    With that said, Lin Jian could not help but be surprised.


    But shortly after, he quickly understood that the ''that'' Cao Manager had mentioned was Luo Moxian.


    It seemed like ¡­


    Cao Manager thought that the reason he had suddenly obtained the Charm Magician''s Inherent Skill was because of Luo Moxian''s help. After coming to this realization, Lin Jian''s expression couldn''t help but become strange.


    "So in the heart of the Cao Manager, that Miss Luo is actually an important person."


    Lin Jian said with a faint smile.


    "How can you say ''at least''?"


    Cao Manager shook his head, his tone carrying a tinge of reverence: "Then, that is a genuine big shot!"


    As he said that, he couldn''t help sighing with emotion. He looked at Lin Jian and said: "Bro, since you''re able to get online with that guy, it''s no wonder you''re constantly rising in the last few days. Looks like reaching the blue cloud in the future is just around the corner.


    "That''s only natural ¡­"


    knew that the other party had misunderstood him, but he did not expose him, otherwise, it would be very troublesome to explain. After circling around for a long time, he drank a mouthful of tea and asked, "However, Cao Manager, you called me here today, it shouldn''t be just to say these things right? If you have something to say, then just say it directly. "

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    "Of course not."


    Cao Manager shook his head, then laughed and said: "Speaking of it, it''s also a coincidence, under the guidance of that person, our Void Merchant Guild has always been searching for something. Recently, we found some clues and found a secret location, but if we want to open it, we need some more opportunities."


    "To be honest, there is a restriction that cannot be opened with brute force. Otherwise, it would destroy the things inside. If you want to remove the restriction, you need a spirit power that is different from normal people''s, as well as a unique understanding ability." The Cao Manager continued.


    The Cao Manager poured another cup of tea for him, and said: "This matter is not troublesome, it only requires Charm Magician with great analytical abilities to accomplish it, and the rewards are extraordinary. If you are willing to do it, my brother, the original rewards that the merchant guild gave you will not be little, but the reward will not be too little."


    Saying that, he winked at Lin Jian.


    "If that''s the case, then I am duty-bound on this matter."


    Lin Jian immediately agreed. He was also very curious about the things inside the hidden grounds, and wanted to know what kind of things Luo Moxian was looking for in the Greencloud City.


    After that, the Cao Manager smiled in satisfaction and explained in detail to Lin Jian: "You should keep this map well, the secret location will be marked here. If you are ready, you can come find me at the merchant guild at any time, at that time, the merchant guild will arrange for people to escort you to the great wasteland."


    "The Great Wastelands ¡­"


    Lin Jian opened up his map and discovered that the location of the hidden land was in the middle of the Wasteland.


    That was a dangerous place that the demon beasts were wreaking havoc in. However, there were countless opportunities there, similar to this hidden place.


    The Cao Manager thought that he had concerns about the wasteland and said, "Brother, there is no need to worry. Although the wasteland is dangerous, we have many strong warriors within the association who can protect you safe and sound."


    "Of course I believe that."


    Lin Jian laughed.


    Seeing him act this way, the Cao Manager took out a compass and said: "These are the forbidden symbols that we have previously sent people to imitate. You can take them to study them first, and once you have mastered them enough, you can come to the merchant guild. We will set off for the Wasteland at any time."


    Lin Jian received the compass, and after glancing at it for a bit, he had a rough idea.


    In fact, with the Path of Divine Symbol, no matter how complicated the runes were, he would be able to easily decipher them, but at the moment, it would not be good if he displayed a perverted appearance. On the contrary, it would raise suspicions, so he decided to take it back first and pretend to comprehend it for two or three days, then come back to the merchant guild.


    Therefore, Lin Jian got up and bid his farewell, and after taking the materials he bought this time, he returned to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    At the same time, in the Bai Clan.


    On the top floor of a resplendent pavilion, a dozen or so beautiful maids dressed in revealing clothing served Eldest Young Master Bai Luohan while trembling in fear.


    These women were all above average in terms of looks. They were fair and beautiful, but their beauty was very similar. If one looked closely, they would discover that they all looked very much like one person.


    Gongsun Waner.


    Bai Luohan held onto the wine pot and took a big gulp from it, his handsome face revealing a sinister look, he grabbed onto the lady beside him who was pouring the wine and bellowed: "You look down upon me! Gongsun Waner, you dare to look down on me! " As he spoke, he waved his hand and slapped the maid''s face.


    With a ''pah'' sound, the girl''s face immediately became red and swollen, and she fell down while sobbing. However, she did not dare to cry, and silently trembled in fear.


    "You all look down on me! Are you looking down on me? I am Bai Luohan! The number one Heaven''s Pride of the Greencloud City, whoever dares to look down on me will die! "


    Bai Luohan''s entire body reeked of alcohol, his veins were popping out, and he punched and kicked the servants beside him. Although he did not use any spirit energy or any martial skills, but with his own strength, he was not someone these weak girls could stop, and a few unlucky girls were knocked unconscious after receiving a few punches from him.


    Along with a creaking sound, a dignified middle-aged man walked in with large strides. After he saw the situation inside the room, a trace of anger appeared on his face.


    "What are you doing!"


    This shout was like a bronze bell that suddenly rumbled, causing Bai Luohan''s body to tremble.


    "Father, father ¡­" The person who came was the head of the Bai Clan.


    The head of the Bai Clan, Bai Changshan, snorted coldly. Looking at his useless son, he felt infuriated. However, he suppressed his anger and ordered the people to expel the maids, leaving the two of them with space.


    "Father, I ¡­"


    Bai Luohan''s face was dejected. The anger he could vent in front of the servants had vanished without a trace.


    Bai Changshan looked at his son and sighed in his heart.


    In a remote place like the Greencloud City, with the power and talent of the Bai Family, Bai Luohan had grown up and everything went smoothly. Ever since he had met Yang Fan, a genius from a large sect, Bai Luohan had received a deep blow to his confidence.


    I know how you are feeling right now, but you have to remember that you are the eldest young master of the Bai Clan, and the future head of the Bai Clan. Although the blow is very painful, you have to survive it. Bai Changshan reprimanded him as if he was disappointed in him.


    Bai Luohan was silent for a while, and in the depths of his heart, he thought of Yang Fan and Lin Jian, as well as the Charm Magician ''spirit'' that had just appeared.


    If he could not trample all these people under his feet, it would be very difficult for him to regain his former state of mind.


    "Ai!"


    "..." "I''ve only heard some rumors."


    Bai Luohan shook his head, but suddenly thought of something, and a self-deprecating sneer rose from the corner of his mouth.


    How was that a trial?


    It was merely to curry favor with the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple on the side of the Greencloud City!


    The Demonic Beast Lake was a famous treasure ground in the Wasteland. Strange Yuan Power of the land and skies were gathered there, and every once in a while, many powerful demonic beasts would be born.


    But at the same time, it was accompanied by the birth of countless spirit medicines.


    Every three years, Greencloud City would organize a trial at the Beast Demon Lake, summoning the young disciples of the city to go there. It had only been a short two years since the start of the last Beast Demon Lake Trial, and it was still far from the time of the next opening.


    The reason why they were so anxious and did not need to guess, was naturally because of the arrival of the envoys from the Profound Spirit Sect. In order to curry favor with them, the City Lord Palace had opened it in advance.


    "How low!"


    Bai Luohan coldly snorted in his heart as he thought in disdain.


    "Although you know about the matters of the Demonic Beast Lake, there is a secret that you do not know about."


    Bai Changshan stroked his beard and said, "In the depths of the Demonic Beast Lake, there is a ruin. Many years ago, when your uncle Bai Cangtian went to the Great Wastelands Trial, he discovered a lot of medicinal herbs. Back then, he took a mature wave, and after many years, the other seedlings should have matured as well."


    "..." Father, you mean you want me to take back those spirit medicines? "


    Bai Luohan was slightly taken aback.


    "That''s right."


    "Yes." Bai Changshan nodded, and said, "When your uncle came back from the ruins, with the help of those spirit medicines, his cultivation directly passed the peak of the eighth level of the Refinement Realm and reached the Mortal Realm. Although your talent is not as good as your uncle''s, but I presume that just by relying on this, you should not feel too much pressure breaking through the Mortal Realm realm."


    Hearing that, Bai Luohan''s heart became excited, his eyes started to shine, and he quickly said: "No wonder big uncle rose up so fast, so it was because he borrowed medicine to help!"


    "Hur hur."


    He made a few hand signs and said, "This is a secret method to control the restrictions inside the relic. Remember, according to your uncle, the restrictions inside the relic are very terrifying, even the Mortal Realm warrior cannot resist it. If you are followed into the relic, you can use this restriction to kill the enemy."


    "He can even kill an enemy with Mortal Realm?"


    Bai Luohan''s gaze changed, he suddenly had a plan, and thought about it.


    "However, although you have the help of the restriction, you have to be careful and not cause any trouble, remember this very well!" However, Bai Luohan''s left ear only heard this, and did not take it to heart at all.


    "He could even kill enemies from the Mortal Realm ¡­ If I bring Yang Fan, Lin Jian and the others into the ruin, what would happen ¡­ "


    Bai Luohan thought to himself as a pair of long and narrow eyes filled with malice and malice.

 C33

    Three days later, Lin Jian arrived in Void Merchant Guild once more.


    He followed the servant to Cao Manager''s study room and discovered that the other party seemed to know of his arrival. They were currently discussing the trip to the Wasteland with a few profound aura warriors.


    The three levels of Foundation Establishment were: Body Refinement, Qi Refining, and Soul Refining.


    Lin Jian raised an eyebrow and muttered to himself, could it be that he was not the only one going?


    The few warriors nodded at him, then exchanged greetings. They did not seem to hold him in high regard, but honestly, with their strength, they did not need to place too much importance on a Body Refinement warrior.


    "Hur hur."


    The Cao Manager laughed and passionately invited him to sit down. Then he said: "Wait here for a while, the Master Song will be here shortly. When he arrives, we will immediately head out to the Wasteland."


    "Master Song?"


    Lin Jian was startled, then asked: "I had thought that only one Charm Magician would accompany you guys."


    "This matter was decided on a temporary basis by the merchant guild. My father''s friends in the Divine Capital are here on a tour of the Greencloud City, so in order to ensure that this trip is foolproof, father invited the Master Song over to accompany us on our journey to the Wasteland." The Cao Manager explained, and then seemed to be afraid Lin Jian would misunderstand, and explained again.


    "Of course, little brother, don''t misunderstand, I trust in your abilities. Even if the Master Song didn''t come, you alone would have been able to help us remove the restrictions ¡­ However, on my father''s side, he''s old and seeks safety, so don''t mind him. "


    "I see."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, his expression calm, but in his heart he sighed.


    He was not a fledgling young lad, how could he not understand the intentions of the Cao Manager when he saw the situation?


    After the Cao Manager saw Lin Jian''s indifferent expression, he knew that he had seen through something. He coughed dryly and said, "Although the two Charm Magician s went to the Wasteland together, the reward that the merchant guild had wanted to give you was not one bit short. Just go according to what we''ve said before, it would be two Energy Breaking Pills."


    Lin Jian nodded and did not say anymore.


    At this moment, a clamor of noise came from outside the door. Amidst the crowd of people, a haughty old man walked in.


    The moment he entered, the five warriors stood up together: "Master Song!"


    "Yes."


    The old man nodded, the two obviously knew each other.


    Cao Manager also quickly stood up, his face full of smiles, and said: "Master Song, you finally came. We''ve been waiting for you!" He then waved his hand, instructing the attendants to bring him some tea.


    "No need."


    The Master Song shook his head and said: "Business is important, let''s go."


    Cao Manager was startled, the smile on his face did not decrease, he hastily nodded his head and said to Lin Jian beside him: "Brother, let''s go."


    When he opened his mouth, Master Song also looked at Lin Jian. He knew that he was a fellow Charm Magician, but he did not give Lin Jian a good look, and a look of disdain flashed past his eyes: "I have already told you many times, this level of restriction, to me, is nothing more than a piece of cake. Your Chamber of Commerce has hired me, but you have the spare money to invite others.


    As soon as he finished speaking, the five Soul Refinement Realm Warriors looked at Lin Jian with a little more disdain.


    They all knew what role Lin Jian was playing on this trip. One of them had the position of Charm Magician, but he didn''t need to work so hard.


    "It''s good to have connections."


    Everyone sighed inwardly, and the look in their eyes at Lin Jian became even more disdainful.


    "¡­"


    But who would have thought that Lin Jian''s current mood wasn''t as joyous as they had imagined it to be. On the contrary, it felt as if he had eaten a fly.


    The words that the Master Song had said just so happened to be what he wanted to say as well.


    Although he was just a novice Charm Magician, with the help of the Path of Divine Symbol, the restrictions in the secret realm were nothing to him at all. He could completely remove the restrictions on himself, but the Void Merchant Guild did not believe him.


    To be honest, he had the thought of rejecting Cao Manager, but after thinking about it, he suppressed the throbbing in his heart, because Lin Jian was very curious, inside the secret realm, what exactly did Luo Moxian want.


    "Let''s go!"


    Cao Manager laughed heartily as he brought his group of people out of the city and rushed straight into the Wasteland.


    At the same time, at the north gate of Greencloud City.


    Looking ahead, they were all young boys and girls, the pride of the various families. Accompanying Yang Fan and the other Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s, they headed towards the depths of the Wasteland where the Beast Demon Lake was to undergo the trial.


    Amongst the crowd, the young master of the Bai Family, Bai Luohan, was no longer as flamboyant as he usually was and instead silently followed the crowd, appearing very low-profile. However, he would occasionally raise his head and look at the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s, his eyes filled with a cold glint, like a wolf staring at its prey.


    On the side of the Void Merchant Guild, Lin Jian and his group had already arrived at the borders of the Wasteland.


    Along the way, although they had encountered a few demon beast attacks, most of the guards were calm and safe with the five Soul Refinement Realm warriors acting as guards.


    However, when Lin Jian was walking in the group, he was often looked at with a strange gaze by the people. The five warriors, on account of the Cao Manager''s face, did not say anything, but in their hearts, they were extremely disgraced with this kind of action, where their thoughts flowed to the surface and turned into ridiculing gazes.


    Furthermore, the Master Song had an extraordinary status and was also the core figure of this trip to be decrypted. Naturally, he did not have any scruples towards Lin Jian and spoke a lot of idle chatter along the way, appearing to be sarcastic and unkind.


    After all, going to the Wasteland required them to take a risk in order to reap any rewards. However, Lin Jian this guy only needed to walk around a bit, and in the end, he could get the same reward as them, or even a level higher.


    Not long after ¡­


    The group of people arrived at a cave. After they went in for about ten meters, the path in front of them was blocked. There was a stone tablet in front of them.


    At first glance, it seemed to be in a mess, but if one used their eyes, they would be able to easily see that this was a complete formation. If they didn''t undo it, then they wouldn''t be able to open this path.


    "This is the place."


    "Yes."


    Master Song nodded indifferently, he stepped forward and observed for a while.


    At the same time, Lin Jian stood at the back of the line and observed the stone tablet. After looking at it briefly, he realized that the array formation on the tablet was more or less the same as the copy the Cao Manager gave him.


    The situation in the Master Song was the same. He had also seen the copy and spent three days to completely solve it. After staring at the stone tablet for a while, he started to crack it.


    Master Song raised both his hands horizontally, pushing forward, a dense spiritual force rippled out, fusing into the stone tablet, lighting up the array formation formed by the many runes, following that he closed his eyes and silently activated and broke the array.


    "As expected of the Master Song, the moment he made his move, the array loosened!"


    "He''s a high-grade Charm Magician from the Divine Capital''s Charm Association. How could those little shrimps even compare to him?"


    "Don''t say it like that. After he''s done, he''ll take more money than you!"


    "Hahaha ¡­"


    When Lin Jian heard it, he frowned, but did not pay too much attention to it, because when he observed the operation of the array, he suddenly realized that something was wrong, the calculation of the array for the Master Song was very different from the one for the Path of Divine Symbol.


    "Quickly stop!"


    Lin Jian shouted to the Master Song as he quickly flew backwards.


    Hearing his warning, the crowd disagreed, the Master Song snorted coldly and continued to calculate the array formation. According to his calculations, the array formation would be broken soon, wouldn''t he be falling apart by then? But suddenly, Master Song''s face changed.


    In the next moment ¡ª


    A buzzing sound could be heard as a strong wave of Origin Energy rippled out from the stone tablet.

 C34

    "This is bad!"


    When Lin Jian retreated to the entrance of the cave, only then did they begin to retreat, but the change only happened for an instant. In the blink of an eye, a powerful formless elemental energy had turned into a cage, enveloping all of them and pressing them down on the ground until they couldn''t breath.


    Cao Manager''s face was flushed red, he immediately instigated his spirit force, wanting to resist the pressure and stand up.


    Lin Jian shook his head and said: "The way you analyzed is indeed correct, but that is only for the copy version of the Runic Circle. In fact, the method I personally researched and analyzed is basically the same as yours, but the reason why there is a problem is because the Runic Circle on the stone tablet has changed."


    "Change?!"


    Master Song was stunned. Using all his strength, he turned his head to look at the monument.


    He focused all of his attention and used all of his Spirit power to carefully study the stone tablet again and again. In the end, his expression changed.


    "This is actually a formation that changes the contents of the runes on its own every once in a while!"


    Master Song exclaimed in astonishment.


    "I just noticed it too."


    Lin Jian sighed.


    The two talked for a while, but Cao Manager and the five warriors could no longer hold on, they turned to look at Lin Jian for help and said: "Then what do we do now? We were all trapped by this restrictive spell. Bro, what method do you have to help us escape? "


    Hearing that, Lin Jian thought for a moment, but before he could answer, he heard Master Song''s sorrowful voice: "What method does he have? Let''s hurry up and invite the strongest talisman master in the Greencloud City over. If we are too late, once the formation increases, none of us will be able to survive. "


    "No way!"


    The Cao Manager subconsciously rejected and said: "But this place ¡­ In short, we must not let anyone see it! "


    "Then are you willing to sacrifice your life?"


    The Master Song asked.


    Cao Manager was instantly speechless, the expression in his eyes changed a few times, and finally became silent.


    At this time, Lin Jian sighed again, and said: "I don''t think I have answered, right? Although the current situation is dangerous, I still have a way out of it. "


    "Humph!"


    Master Song snorted, and said: "What shameless boasting! If I said that you could break the first formation, perhaps I would believe it a little, but after touching this formation once, the difficulty of analyzing it has increased exponentially. Even I might not be able to undo it.


    Lin Jian frowned, his eyes was filled with displeasure. He looked at Master Song and said: "I am still standing, yet you are lying on the ground in a sorry state. I really don''t understand. Is it so hard for you to admit that others are stronger than you? Even when you''re about to die, you still don''t forget to belittle others? "


    When his words fell, Cao Manager and the five warriors also secretly cursed in their hearts, thinking, "Why are you bickering with Lin Jian at this time?" Regardless if Lin Jian has a way to remove the restriction, he is the only hope for everyone here. You yourself want to give up this hope, but don''t drag us in too!


    "Arrogant child!"


    Master Song scrunched his eyebrows in anger at his words, and laughed out of extreme anger: "Alright, tell me, how do you plan to solve this predicament? If you really can give me an answer, I, Song Dengyun, will be willing to take you as my master in the future! "


    "Heh."


    Lin Jian shook his head in disdain. He did not want to accept such a foolish disciple.


    Ignoring Song Dengyun, he looked towards Cao Manager and said: "I can open that restriction, but right now, the entire cave is enveloped by the magnetic force array formation. With my cultivation, I have no way of getting close to the monument."


    "Then what should we do?"


    Cao Manager panicked and quickly asked: "Bro, at a time like this, if you have any plans, quickly tell them!"


    "I need to leave for a moment. I need to go back to the city to find the materials and refine some Anti-Magnetic Talismans. I estimate that it will take about four hours before I return. You guys can stay here for now."


    As soon as Lin Jian finished speaking, everyone who heard that it would take four hours immediately blacked out. However, they could not force anything and could only nod their heads.


    "However, fighting against this magnetic force is not something that can''t be done. You are all practitioners of Mortal Realm, or even those of Soul Refinement Realm. If you have already reached the last realm of Mortal Realm, you can gather the power of the attributes and fuse yourself with the earth, allowing the earth to help you share the pressure."


    Lin Jian reminded her before he left.


    When everyone heard this, their eyes lit up.


    "Right, there''s actually such a good method, we didn''t think of it!"


    With that, Cao Manager and the other five warriors activated their attribute power one by one, turning them all into the Earth Intent, immediately feeling the pressure dropping greatly, their expressions became much better, although they still could not move, and could not escape, but they could at least hold on for a long time.


    "¡­"


    Seeing that, the Master Song''s face turned dark, and did not say a word for a long while.


    Amongst the five levels of metal, wood, water, and fire, he was only at the third level of water. He was unable to split the pressure using his elemental energy like the others, and could only clench his teeth and continue to persevere.


    Seeing the crowd looking joyous, as if they had already been saved, Master Song kept snorting in his heart and thought: "You actually dare to believe that arrogant brat who still hasn''t grown all his hair. When there''s a time when you''re disappointed! With just him, how could he break this strange and unpredictable formation? Even this old man can''t do such a thing, yet you guys have such hopes for a little yellow haired kid, you truly are extremely stupid! "


    However, even though he thought that, on the other hand, he also faintly hoped that Lin Jian would be able to create a miracle.


    After all, if that didn''t work, he would really die here.


    Humans were just this complicated.


    On the other side, Lin Jian left the cave and rushed back to Greencloud City.


    Firstly, with the strength of Cao Manager and the rest, they could still hold out for a few hours. Secondly, they could only know how to thank Lin Jian for saving their lives after suffering so much pain and suffering.


    As the saying goes, mud people also have three points of character.


    These people laughed and ridiculed nonstop along the way. Did they really think that Lin Jian did not have a temper?


    Just lie on the ground!


    Lin Jian hummed a little tune through his nose, and was in a good mood.


    At the moment, he was walking through the desolate mountain forest, and from time to time, he would hear the howls of ghosts and wolves, those were the howls of the beasts towards the sky, and Lin Jian was not unfamiliar with them.


    After passing through a valley, before walking very far, Lin Jian heard the clamor of a group of people. Soon after, they bumped into many familiar figures.


    Yang Fan, Bai Luohan, Gongsun Waner, Lin Chen, many of the people that he had seen at the Qingyun Banquet.


    Looking at these figures, Lin Jian remembered that today was also the day of the Beast Demon Lake Trial. Their appearance in the Wasteland was not surprising.


    However, when they saw Lin Jian in the Wasteland, they were extremely surprised.


    "Didn''t you say that he wouldn''t come to participate in the exam?"

 C35

    The matter of the Beast Demon Lake Trial was considered as a top priority among the recent young disciples of Greencloud City. After Lin Jian had gone through the Clear Sky Feast, he had actually leapt to the front of the stage, attracting everyone''s attention. They had initially heard that Lin Jian would not come participate in this trial, but now, they had met him again in the Wasteland. For a moment, everyone was astonished, but at the same time, some thoughts emerged in their hearts.


    "Could it be, that Lin Jian also came for that ancient ruin?"


    It was unknown how many such legends had appeared since ancient times. Especially since the start of the trials at the Demonic Beast Lake, it had reached a peak of public opinion. Most people naturally did not believe this, and had long since gotten used to it.


    At this moment, he took a step forward and looked at Lin Jian. A cold, unfriendly snort came out of his nose as he stared at him.


    Lin Jian did not expect to meet these people here, and upon sensing their vigilance, he shook his head, because at the moment, he still had matters to attend to, Cao Manager and the Master Song were still trapped inside the cave, so he did not have any intentions of interacting with them, after nodding his head, he planned to borrow them to leave.


    But...


    He only saw that the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple laughed coldly and asked: "To be able to meet her here, it seems that we have the same idea. You must also be here for the Ancient Era''s Remnants from the rumors, right?"


    "Ancient ruins?"


    Lin Jian had never heard of such a thing before, so he was naturally confused at this moment. He shook his head: "You''re mistaken, I''ve never heard of any ancient remains.


    "Ha ha!"


    Yang Fan did not plan to let him go, and said: "These words of yours have the intent of concealing the truth, previously I said that I was not going to participate in the trial, in the end, it was during the trial, I sneaked over, if I said I did not have any ulterior motives, I''m afraid no one would believe me, right?"


    Lin Jian frowned, he wanted to commit a heinous crime, why was there no excuse, was he throwing dirty water on his head?


    Amongst the crowd, Bai Luohan''s eyes were gloomy, cold, carrying a taunting look, and also some anticipation. As for the two brothers, Lin Chen and Lin Yan, they really wanted to eat him alive. Now that they saw Yang Fan going against them, they were extremely happy. As for Gongsun Waner, her beautiful face was filled with indifference.


    "Heh."


    Lin Jian shook his head and smiled, saying: "Thank you for your kindness, I''m afraid I have no choice but to refuse right?"


    "Hmph, it''s good that you know this."


    Yang Fan nodded his head, and directly made the matter clear: "I just felt that your actions were strange, and that your appearance in this place was extremely abnormal, maybe it is related to the ruins. Before we finish exploring the ruins, it would be best for you not to think of leaving our field of vision, otherwise ¡­"


    At the end, he let out a cold sneer. The threat in his words was obvious.


    Lin Jian heaved a sigh of relief, and could not help but remain silent.


    This was really bad luck.


    Although it was just a coincidence, Yang Fan and the rest believed that he had a trick up his sleeves, and could not let him leave. If he left by force, it would only make them more convinced of his suspicions, and if they fought face to face, he was not a match for the Mortal Realm warrior.


    "I can only hope that you Master Song can hold on a little longer ¡­"


    Lin Jian had no choice but to join the party and sigh in his heart.


    Soon after, the group of people continued on their way.


    At first, Lin Jian''s entrance made these young masters and young misses surprised, but after walking for a while, and discovering that Lin Jian did not do anything abnormal, their attention returned to the ancient ruins, and started a lively discussion.


    Lin Jian listened to the discussions of the crowd. Towards the mysterious ancient ruins, he already had a basic outline and grasped some basic information, nothing more than the cave that the Jindan Stage Cultivator of many years ago left behind before he passed away in meditation.


    There were more than a dozen similar stories in the Greencloud City, but none of them were actually true. What was the reason why they were so excited and so convinced?


    In the crowd, Bai Luohan was sneering to himself. He rarely spoke along the way, and the way he occasionally looked at everyone was as if he was a hunter watching his prey slowly walk into a trap.


    "I wonder why ¡­"


    With a trace of doubt, everyone continued forward.


    Before long, they arrived at a mysterious canyon surrounded by bare black rocks. A radius of ten miles was completely barren without any vegetation. The entire world seemed to have been cursed by the god of death, without a single trace of greenery.


    Although the surrounding environment of the Demonic Beast Lake was affected by the Heaven and Earth Essence Qi and Demonic Beast''s aura, it was not to this extent. Everyone stepped into the canyon and felt the surrounding desolation. A cold chill unconsciously surged through their hearts.


    "This should be the entrance to the relic right?"


    Someone spread out the map.


    Yang Fan nodded his head and said: "This place is pretty close to the topography described in the rumors. The Jindan Stage Cultivator that fell here back then was an elder of my Profound Spirit Sect''s nineteenth generation who was proficient in alchemy and was an Earth Grade alchemist. There was a strong spirit medicine in the cave that could absorb the spirit energy in the surroundings and cause not a single blade of grass to grow within a five kilometer radius.


    Muttering to himself, Yang Fan looked around at everyone, and said: "Let''s find the mechanism to open the relic, if we see any special runes or stone tablets, immediately call for people."


    Everyone heard this and dispersed in search for the entrance to the relic.


    This was because, even at this moment, there were several Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple staring at him with malicious intent in their eyes.


    However, after arriving here, Lin Jian''s expression became somewhat strange.


    "I finally understand why there is such a familiar feeling."


    Lin Jian could not help but shake his head and laugh.


    At this moment, his breathing became a little heavier, and together with the other young men and women, he scattered within the canyon, pretending to look for something. But in reality, his target was already a stone tablet.


    "Found it!"


    After Bai Luohan put on an act for a while, he pressed his hand on the stone tablet.


    After circulating his Origin Energy, a droning sound suddenly rang out.


    Subsequently, the earth shook and the mountains shook.


    They saw that on the side of the gorge, the precipitous mountain walls began to tremble, and rubble began to rustle down. In between the rumbling of the mountain, a dark and hidden entrance was revealed.


    When everyone heard the commotion, they immediately rushed over, Yang Fan did not care who was at the entrance to the ruins, upon seeing the mechanism being activated, their eyes immediately lit up, and immediately called out, rushing into the cave first, the rest of them did not hesitate, and followed behind.


    A group of people entered in a line and rushed into the remnants left behind by the Jindan Stage Cultivator.


    "This place really reminds me of something."


    Lin Jian sighed, under the gazes of a few Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s, he walked ahead with satisfaction and entered the cave.


    When a beam of light shone on the end of the road, a dense forest appeared in front of them. No one would have thought that in this dark cave, there was actually a forest.


    "What a rich medicinal fragrance!"


    Gongsun Waner took a deep breath of the air here and blinked her beautiful eyes.


    This was clearly a herb garden. The surroundings were only the most common medicinal herbs, yet it was filled with them. The air was filled with a medicinal fragrance, making one feel refreshed just by inhaling a breath of air.


    However ¡­


    The real highlight was the center of the herb garden, where a spirit field was meticulously reared. There were only three plants on it, and each plant bore a fruit.


    "That''s a abomasum fructus!"


    Everyone took a deep breath, holding it in as they exclaimed in unison.

 C36

    The abomasum fructus sounds like a single word compared to the Natal Opening Pill.


    In actuality, there was an extremely close relationship between the two ¡ª ¡ª The Energy Breaking Pill was refined using the abomasum fructus as the raw material.


    To refine the Energy Breaking Pill, one would only need to pluck the withered roots and leaves of the abomasum fructus.


    At that time, let''s see how Yang Fan will continue acting so arrogantly in front of him!


    Bai Luohan breathed heavily, the joy in his heart nearly causing him to go insane, as if the day of washing away his shame was just around the corner.


    Not only him, everyone else was going crazy.


    You have to understand that in general, such rare treasures like abomasum fructus s are monopolized by the top families and sects in the Nine Regions Continent. Even if a normal family wanted to buy them, they would have no way to do so and would occasionally leak out through the cracks of a big character''s fingers.


    However ¡­


    Some people had already rushed forward, suppressing their desire.


    The moment he made his move, Mortal Realm''s cultivation level stayed put, so naturally no one dared to make a move. They could only watch as he took the three abomasum fructus away.


    "Hahaha, I never thought that Elder Yun Daozi would actually leave this kind of treasure for this junior. Since it was left behind by the senior of our Profound Spirit Sect, then I won''t be polite!"


    Yang Fan laughed, his words carried righteousness, causing everyone to be speechless. Then, he waved his hand and said: "Everyone, follow me here, it can be said that you have contributed a bit, I will not be stingy. Other than these three abomasum fructus s, you can take the rest of the spirit medicines as you wish! "


    "¡­"


    Even if all the spiritual medicines here were added together, they would not be worth more than half a abomasum fructus. Yang Fan was truly generous, causing others to be speechless.


    However, the reason why the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple believed the rumors and came here to explore the ruins was because the legendary Jindan Stage Cultivator that left behind the ruins was an elder of the Profound Spirit Sect.


    And after Yang Fan went through a round of investigation, he obtained information from the sect. Many years ago, there was indeed a An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect who died in the great wasteland, which was completely correct of the rumors.


    If a disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect were to inherit something left behind by the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect, they naturally wouldn''t be able to say anything.


    However, at this moment, someone chuckled softly.


    "Hur hur."


    The laughter attracted the attention of the crowd. When they looked towards the source of the laughter, they discovered that the person laughing had become louder and louder. In the end, he started to madly laugh as if he couldn''t even stand up straight, "Hahaha, hahahaha!"


    "¡­?"


    Everyone could not help but become stupefied. They looked at Bai Luohan, not knowing what kind of medicine he ate wrong, could it be that his heart was unbalanced from seeing Yang Fan take the three abomasum fructus?


    "Hmm?!"


    Yang Fan frowned, he also looked over, and upon seeing Bai Luohan''s reaction, he snorted inwardly: What are you laughing at? Could it be that you plan to fight with me over this? " As he spoke, the elemental energy within his body surged out, transforming into a sharp metallic aura that was full of deterrence.


    "I''m laughing at how naive all of you are!"


    Bai Luohan''s laughter suddenly stopped and his tone became as cold as the cold wind.


    He raised his head in ridicule, looked at Yang Fan, and said: "Coming here, to see so many spirit medicines, to see such a precious abomasum fructus, are you happy?"


    Yang Fan''s face was a little ugly, he had already noticed something amiss, and asked: "What are you trying to say?"


    "Humph!"


    Bai Luohan coldly snorted, and said: "What I want to say is very simple. I just want to tell you guys one thing, and that is, all the information regarding this ruin was deliberately released by me, and you were able to find out that the owner of the ruins was your Profound Spirit Sect''s elder. This is also the result of my promotion, and my goal is to bring all of you to this ruin." At this point, he couldn''t help but sneer.


    "¡­"


    Hearing that, a chill flashed across Yang Fan''s heart. He did not say anything, but the two Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s beside him could not help but rush forward and asked: "You bastard, you have secretly plotted such a sinister plan. What are you trying to do to lure us here? "Speak!"


    "Heh."


    Bai Luohan sneered, his hands suddenly formed two seals, "All of you will know soon!"


    "What a mysterious bastard!"


    The two Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s shouted coldly and came forward together: "Go together, we''ll subdue this guy first! "If I break his teeth later, I won''t be afraid that he won''t tell the truth!"


    However, when they rushed forward, Yang Fan''s brows were knitted tightly.


    The current Bai Luohan made him feel a trace of danger.


    Boom! * Boom! *


    With two muffled sounds, the bodies of the two Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s were smashed in the chest by a large hammer. Their bodies were unable to control themselves and they flew backwards, falling heavily into a big tree.


    Then, the crowd finally saw that the one who had sent the two Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple flying was not Bai Luohan, but the two vines that were controlled by him.


    They only saw that the thick and sturdy arborvitae radix was like a living creature, dancing in mid air, faintly protecting Bai Luohan inside, forming a protective posture.


    Everyone''s faces changed, they did not think that Bai Luohan could actually control the trees in the forest.


    Yang Fan was even more shocked. As a practitioner of Mortal Realm, he could clearly feel that the vine''s attack power had already completely reached the level of Mortal Realm, and it was even above him!


    "What''s going on?!"


    Yang Fan asked in disbelief.


    "Humph!"


    "All you know is that this ruin was left behind by an elder of the Profound Spirit Sect, Yun Daozi. What you don''t know is that long ago, this ruin was broken by my uncle Bai Cangtian, and he even grasped the method to control the formation technique. Now, relying on the formation technique, I am completely capable of unleashing power that surpasses my Mortal Realm.


    As the sound of his voice faded, everyone''s expressions changed. However, all of this was inconceivable. At this moment, there was a way for them to vent.


    So it was because of Bai Cangtian, the man who had created countless miracles.


    "What are you trying to do?"


    At this time, Gongsun Waner saw a trace of insanity in Bai Luohan''s eyes, and vigilantly asked.


    She was a smart girl, and could tell that Bai Luohan''s current mental state was not right. It was a kind of crazy sickness.


    "What am I going to do?"


    Bai Luohan raised his eyebrows and laughed: "This is a good question, I can answer it for all of you."


    He took out a few blood-red jade slips from his storage ring and said, "You recognize this, right? "If you want to live, then obediently sign a blood contract with me and inscribe your spirit power and blood on it. If you want to become my servants for all eternity, I can let you off. Otherwise ¡­"


    "All of you, die!"


    As the last words left his mouth, his voice was as sharp as the cry of a falcon, looking like a mad beast.


    "You''re crazy!"


    Gongsun Waner clenched her teeth and said.

 C37

    Bai Luohan might have really become a madman.


    Everyone could understand the madness in his eyes.


    The arrival of the envoys from the Profound Spirit Sect and the battle with Yang Fan in those three moves were like a foot that had been stomped down from the heavens, landing on him and making him unable to get up.


    Therefore, after that, his hatred for Yang Fan and Yang Fan had reached a point where it could not be wiped away.


    Afterwards, when he went to see Gongsun Waner, the woman he had admired for a long time, she suffered a blow to her heart. A guy who came out of nowhere, who wore a mask and didn''t dare meet anyone, with just her talent in the Rune Dao, actually took away Gongsun Waner''s heart from his hands.


    Recalling the cold expression Gongsun Waner had when he looked at him back then, Bai Luohan''s current expression became even more ferocious. She thought to herself that he must strip this arrogant bitch of her clothes in front of everyone and let her know how amazing she was as a man!


    "¡­"


    To everyone present, they could understand Bai Luohan''s insanity, but they definitely could not accept it.


    Signing a blood contract in exchange for a way out?


    What a joke!


    Who didn''t know that once he signed a blood contract, he would become a slave without dignity? Whatever his master wanted him to do, he had to do. Otherwise, he would die from the pain.


    All of them were proud sons of heaven. They would rather die than fall to their deaths.


    At this moment, everyone was already discussing in secret.


    In this relic, Bai Luohan had grasped the power of restrictions. To be able to release power that was above the Mortal Realm, he definitely could not beat them, so right now, he had to think of a way to escape.


    The way out was ahead, the passage where they had come from.


    However, Bai Luohan, who had already made his preparations for this already, was standing guard right in front of the path. There were dozens of arborvitae radix in the air surrounding him, spread out in every direction, making him look like a snake king protected by countless pythons, strong and inviolable.


    "Humph!"


    Bai Luohan snorted and heard the crowd whispering, and said: "Looks like the power that I have just displayed is not enough to deter you right? If anyone intends to disobey, they can step forward right now. I will let you know what true despair is. "


    Everyone looked at each other, and under Yang Fan''s lead, a few of their eyes flashed with determination.


    Then, four to five human figures charged towards Bai Luohan brazenly.


    "Let''s attack together!"


    Yang Fan took the lead and shouted.


    Following behind them were four Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s and a few geniuses from a small clan.


    Gongsun Waner and the Lin Chen brothers did not move.


    Gongsun Waner did not move because she himself did not have any fighting strength of her own. But when the crowd was taking action, she released two middle grade sword runes, exploding with the power of a Mortal Realm expert to assist Yang Fan and the rest. But the Lin Chen brothers did not move, they were purely afraid of death.


    Lin Jian watched by the side, but did not join in, and laughed, and even took out some food from his storage ring. When he was at Cao Manager''s side, he was a little hungry, but now, with the good show in front of him, his appetite was boosted.


    "Why didn''t you follow?"


    Gongsun Waner gritted her teeth and asked. Then, she glanced at Lin Chen and Lin Yan, the two brothers, and hatefully said: "Could it be that the people from the Lin Family are all cowards?"


    "¡­"


    Upon hearing that, Lin Chen and Lin Yan''s face flushed red, they wanted to say something, but did not do so.


    "No need?"


    Gongsun Waner scoffed, and ridiculed, "You''re not really planning to sign a blood contract with Bai Luohan are you? Stop dreaming! "He already hated you to the bone. Even if you were willing to surrender and sign a blood contract with him, he might not necessarily accept it. If you don''t charge out on your own, you''ll die today!"


    "Look, it''s a misunderstanding again."


    Lin Jian spread out his hands, put a piece of Apricot Blossom in his mouth and started to chew: "Or you could say that your hair is too long and your knowledge is too short, and your speech is too easy to fall into the wrong logic. Who said that I have to bow and kneel to this guy? I feel that it''s not necessary, because if I were to make a move, I alone would be sufficient. Why would I need Yang Fan and the others to help me? Wouldn''t that be using a cow-knife to kill a chicken? "


    "¡­"


    Including Lin Chen and Lin Yan, everyone present became silent when they heard his words.


    He had seen shameless people before, but he had never seen such a shameless person!


    "Don''t you need to think when you speak? Forget about Bai Luohan who has the advantage now, and is able to unleash the super strong battle power of Mortal Realm with the help of the restrictions, even Bai Luohan who doesn''t have any external object to assist him, you are still not his match! "I''m curious, how did you say such shameless words?"


    Lin Chen said with his eyes wide open.


    However, Gongsun Waner sighed, not even willing to look at Lin Jian.


    She really did have some expectations for this trash ¡­ On the other side, the battle was about to begin.


    Yang Fan and the rest all rushed forward together, all of them taking out their own skills, their voices immediately filled with momentum, their fighting strength naturally being extremely powerful, even an experienced Mortal Realm warrior, facing this scene, would find it difficult to fight with four fists, but Bai Luohan only snorted disdainfully.


    "Group attack?"


    Bai Luohan sneered, and the arborvitae radix around his body doubled in number: "Could it be that you guys have more than the vines here?"


    As the sound of his voice faded, dozens of thick vines shot towards the group.


    Amidst the unceasing sounds of breaking through the air, Yang Fan and the others met with Bai Luohan''s arborvitae radix. Every person wanted to face at least two arborvitae radix, and every single one of them contained power above the Mortal Realm.


    Amongst them, Yang Fan was naturally the one who received the most attention. A full five arborvitae radix had already proven how concerned Bai Luohan was towards him.


    The longsword in his hand was unsheathed, and with a clang, it flashed with a sharp sword light, which was immediately followed by a crisscrossing Sword Qi. The sword slashed, and all five arborvitae radix s in front of him were sliced apart, their cross sections as smooth as jade.


    "Break for me!"


    Yang Fan bellowed, his sword slashed down, his momentum did not weaken, but instead became even stronger.


    His cultivation technique circulated crazily as endless amounts of spirit energy surged out from his dantian and radiated outside his body, forming a sharp aura of metal. Finally, under the guidance of the longsword in his hand, it turned into a gigantic ray of sword light, and suddenly slashed towards the Bai Luohan in the distance.


    With a ''whoosh'', the golden sword aura streaked across the air, bringing about a burst of dazzling golden light, and in a blink of an eye, it was right in front of Bai Luohan.


    "It''s this move again ¡­"


    Bai Luohan''s expression changed as the veins on his forehead throbbed. This was the sword which Yang Fan had beaten him into a miserable state at the Clear Sky Banquet back then.


    This sword strike brought about the deepest part of his heart that he did not want to recall the most. Bai Luohan clenched his teeth, his handsome face had a ferocious look, but his aura had become even more powerful. With a wave of his hand, dozens of arborvitae radix s met this golden sword aura in an endless stream.


    Boom! *


    Just like heavenly thunder luring the earth and earth flames, the golden colored sword aura instantly dissipated in the middle of the clash, and the scattered elemental energy exploded. Although a few arborvitae radix were broken, Bai Luohan still had the upper hand with this attack, and it could be said to have the absolute advantage.


    But, at the moment, Bai Luohan was not happy.


    Because... After this move, Yang Fan had actually already escaped, and his figure instantly submerged into the path.


    "He ran away?!"


    Bai Luohan''s face changed, he immediately summoned all the arborvitae radix and rushed into the path like floodwater. In the blink of an eye, he had already reached the end, but he did not catch up to Yang Fan. At the moment, he had already taken out the secret realm.


    After realising this fact, beads of sweat the size of beans dropped from Bai Luohan''s face. With a splash, they fell to the ground and shattered into pieces.

 C38

    The battle temporarily came to a halt.


    Bai Luohan was still guarding the path ahead of him, his aura was overbearing and arrogant.


    Initially, the Heaven''s Pride members who were fighting together felt despair in their hearts because Yang Fan did not bring them along to escape. Now, they still had to face the threat that came from Bai Luohan.


    Gongsun Waner tried her best to soften her tone as she said slowly, "Regarding today''s matter, if none of us divulges any secrets, you can naturally rely on the blood contract to control us. But now that Senior Brother Yang Fan has run away, in less than a quarter of an hour, everyone will know what you are doing here, and before long, the elders of the City Lord''s Mansion, the three great clans, and the Profound Spirit Sect will all arrive. By then, even if you have the power of Building Foundation Period, it will be completely useless."


    "¡­"


    Bai Luohan gritted his teeth and sank into silence.


    "I don''t believe you''d want to end up like a traitor."


    Gongsun Waner said: "If you go back now and send us out safely, when the elders arrive, I will naturally plead for you. After all, people will always make mistakes, and as long as you are willing to repent and make mistakes, it is still not too late. You have to think about it for yourself."


    "Yeah, yeah!"


    "Brother Bai Shi, you have to think about it carefully!"


    "As long as you let us out, we will let bygones be bygones!"


    "¡­"


    Upon hearing this, everyone''s eyes lit up, and they started to try persuading him.


    Only after hearing Gongsun Waner''s advice did they realize that they already had a way out, and the one who was truly in a hopeless situation was the seemingly powerful Bai Luohan in front of them. He had done such a thing, and in order to give an explanation to everyone, even if it was the Bai Family, they could no longer contain him.


    After all, he had set his sights on Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple this time. If they did not sentence him to death, An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect would not be able to explain himself.


    "Humph!"


    A Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple who was severely injured spat out a mouthful of blood.


    His eyes stared straight at Bai Luohan.


    Even though everyone was saying that as long as they left, there would be no end to their worries, and that was in order to get them out of the danger in front of their eyes, they wouldn''t speak their hearts at all. If Bai Luohan really did that, none of these young geniuses who were threatened or hurt by him would let him go.


    "Hahaha."


    Bai Luohan was silent for a long time, and finally laughed out loud.


    He raised his head, looked around at the crowd, and asked, "Do you know what my fate is when I surrender? Even if I didn''t die, the City Lord''s Mansion wouldn''t let me go, and the Profound Spirit Sect wouldn''t let me go. The best ending would be for me to spend all my cultivation before imprisoned in the dungeon, never to rise again in my entire life. "


    "..." "Ugh!"


    Everyone looked at each other in silence.


    Gongsun Waner''s heart was in a mess, at a time like this, before they come, the thing she was most afraid of was Bai Luohan jumping over a wall in desperation.


    Just as she wanted to say something, Bai Luohan waved her hand, and a arborvitae radix suddenly pierced through, like a rope, and wrapped around her slender waist, pulling her entire body into the air. With just a thought, her beautiful and sexy waist would be cut into two.


    "Shut up, slut!"


    Bai Luohan roared at her, but a moment later, he regained his calm: "But you all do not know, that I still have another path I can take. I can kill all of you, take all the treasures you have, bring these three abomasum fructus with you, and escape the great wasteland, escape the Greencloud City.


    As long as I absorb those three abomasum fructus s, my cultivation will break through to the Mortal Realm. At my age, no matter where I go, it would be considered a top grade Inherent Skill, and after I can hide my name and leave the Wu Dynasty, whether it is in the Feather Dynasty or the Battle Empire, there will be a place for me. "


    As his voice fell, everyone became silent. Even the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple who had originally planned how to deal with him, had now sunk into a state of panic.


    "No!" You can''t do this! If you kill us all, then the Bai Clan will be finished. Although you can escape, your Bai Clan cannot! In the entire Bai Family, everyone will die because of your decision! " Someone screamed, as if grabbing the last straw.


    "Ha ha!"


    Bai Luohan laughed coldly, he did not seem to be someone who would care about family and relationships.


    "Isn''t that even more wonderful?" Bai Luohan laughed lightly, as if he had truly gone mad: "A talented youth with a broken home, carrying a blood feud, rising to a foreign land, and after many years, returning to his previous place and killing all of his enemies, isn''t that the story of the main character in the play?"


    "¡­"


    Hearing such crazy words, everyone fell silent.


    To Bai Luohan, the most important thing in the entire world was only himself. The Bai Family or something like that, were not important at all, and neither were they able to control his heart.


    Finally, someone was unable to resist this pressure.


    Lin Chen was the first to kneel on the ground, taking out a storage ring, he cried: "Boss Bai! Boss Bai! I have always been following you, this place is all my possessions, now I will give it to you as a form of filial piety, I will not ask for anything else, I only hope that you can spare my life! "


    With someone taking the lead, countless people followed suit. Things on the outside were indeed important, but if they were to lose their lives, then there was nothing to talk about. And the Bai Luohan in front of them, was already a madman.


    "Hur hur."


    Bai Luohan started to sneer, he had long guessed that everyone would be like this, even the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s took the chance to silently hand over their storage rings.


    In the end, only two people remained without making a move. One was Gongsun Waner, the other was Lin Jian. Gongsun Waner was still able to understand. After all, she had been captured by him so much that she couldn''t even speak, so naturally, she couldn''t beg for forgiveness. But Lin Jian ¡­


    Bai Luohan frowned, and looked at Lin Jian.


    "Trash, you''re not afraid of me? You''re actually still in the mood to eat? "


    Bai Luohan roared.


    Lin Jian shot a glance at him, shook his head, and then looked at the people at the side, and said: "For the sake of your own lives, you are willing to hand over everything you have? If I save you guys, these things will all be handed over to me. There shouldn''t be anyone who would object, right? "


    "¡­"


    As the sound of his voice faded, what greeted him was naturally the silence of the crowd.


    Everyone looked at Lin Jian as if they were looking at a fool.


    "Hahahaha!"


    Bai Luohan also laughed, and self-deprecatingly said: "It looks like, one of us, has gone mad, and the other has gone stupid!"


    Lin Jian ignored him and continued to look at the crowd. He said seriously: "I just asked, since none of you said anything, then you all do not object. Don''t go back on your words later."


    "Humph!"


    "Lin Jian, to a trash like you, I will allow you to experience the most extreme pain in the world before you die."


    "As for Gongsun Waner, I will bring you along with me. To a lowly bitch like you, I must play with you for three days and three nights, then buy you the lowest brothel. Recently, didn''t you fall for that bullsh * t Charm Magician Spirit? Don''t worry, maybe one day in the future, he will become your whoremaster. When that time comes, you all will have the chance to meet each other again, as long as he doesn''t dislike you! "


    With that, Bai Luohan started to laugh out loud, while everyone else had a miserable look, their heads were all covered with dirt, and their eyes were filled with despair.


    Crazy, this guy is crazy!


    They were clearly willing to give in, but Bai Luohan still wanted to kill everyone. Crazy!


    Gongsun Waner shut her beautiful eyes in despair. After feeling the powerful strength from her waist, she knew that she was unable to resist, and she also knew that a man who had gone mad could do anything to a beauty as beautiful as him.


    Soon after, she struggled to open her mouth, intending to bite her tongue to commit suicide to protect her innocence!


    However, Bai Luohan had long since been prepared for this, so how could she allow it to happen?


    "Hehe, you want to die?!"


    Bai Luohan flew out again and blocked Gongsun Waner''s mouth as he said, "Before I have had enough, do you still want to die?"


    "¡­"


    Gongsun Waner was in complete despair.


    On the other side, Lin Jian lightly shivered, smacked his lips: "He really is abnormal, using power that doesn''t belong to him, can he act powerful here?"


    "Humph!"


    Bai Luohan snorted, and turned to look at him: "Seems like you want me to give up the restrictions and fight you one on one with you? Ah, so childish! If it were in a normal situation, I might have used my own fists to let you feel the gap and despair. But now, I just want to ruthlessly crush all of you, no matter what method I use! "


    "Oh?"


    Lin Jian smacked his lips and asked curiously: "Isn''t this feeling great?"


    "Of course, it''s extremely refreshing!"


    Bai Luohan answered as if it was a matter of course. With a wave of his hand, dozens of arborvitae radix flew out at the same time.


    "Sure."


    Lin Jian''s expression was calm as he extended his hand. His fingers drew seals in the air.


    In the next moment, all the arborvitae radix stopped in midair.


    Bai Luohan opened his eyes wide.


    He looked at Lin Jian in disbelief, and asked in shock: "What''s going on?" As he said that, he activated the arborvitae radix once again.


    However, there was no response.


    The arborvitae radix froze in midair, as if there was an invisible force locking them all in place.


    "How could that be!"


    Bai Luohan was shocked, he immediately formed another seal and tried to control the restrictions.


    However, Lin Jian shook his head. With a flick of his finger, those millions of arborvitae radix withdrew from Bai Luohan''s back, and subsequently appeared behind Lin Jian.


    "¡­"


    At the scene, everyone''s eyes were wide open as they stared in absolute silence.


    "You, you, you ¡­"


    Bai Luohan pointed at Lin Jian from afar with a trembling finger, and said in shock: "You actually know the restrictions here! Moreover, the level of control is higher than mine, how is this possible!? "


    "How is that impossible?"


    Lin Jian asked instead of explaining anything.


    One must know, Bai Luohan''s control over the restrictions here, came from the seal Bai Cangtian left behind back then.


    However, what he did not know was that even back then, Bai Cangtian had relied on the sword spirit to break the restrictions here. It could be said that the true owner of the restriction right now was the reborn sword spirit, Lin Jian.


    In the Forbidden Land of Remains, Bai Luohan relied on his power to show off his might.


    This is called...


    He was asking to be humiliated!

 C39

    The air seemed to freeze.


    Everyone present was silent, everyone''s gaze was fixated on Lin Jian, their breathing slightly paused.


    When Lin Jian seized control of the restrictions on the place, the arborvitae radix that was binding her all disappeared, and the woman''s body naturally escaped from the trap and fell from the sky. Originally, this height was nothing to her, but because of the shock in her heart, she still fell down heavily.


    He subconsciously turned around and ran towards the passageway. He could not stay here any longer!


    Having controlled the power of the Inhibition Formation, he knew clearly in his heart that if Lin Jian wanted to kill him, it would be easy for the current Lin Jian to have the power to do so.


    "You don''t think that you can run away even if you pretend to be one, do you?"


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose, and said: "How could there be such a good thing."


    With that, the arborvitae radix s behind started to move, completely sealing off the passage. Even if Bai Luohan could turn into a fly, he would probably not be able to escape into the sky.


    "¡­"


    Bai Luohan was pushed back, clenching his teeth tightly, his breathing became heavier and heavier.


    Seeing you like this, I am actually very pleased. Not only do you mean me, you represent someone who has already died. Initially, I promised him that I would kill you to avenge him. Lin Jian looked at him and said calmly.


    He spoke very calmly with an indifferent expression and his tone was calm. He did not seem impassioned, but it was also because of this that there was an irrefutable force in his calmness.


    "Kill me?"


    Bai Luohan remained silent for a long while, before gritting his teeth and asking back.


    "I suppose that''s not a difficult thing for you to understand, is it? You had just said that you would kill me, so it is only natural that I should kill you now. However, I am not a person who enjoys killing people. Even if I have to kill people, I will give you a quick death. "


    Lin Jian said indifferently, and asked calmly: "So, are you ready?"


    "..." "Hold on!"


    Bai Luohan watched as the arborvitae radix s flew up into the air like dozens of pythons waiting to swallow a person. They opened their cold and murderous eyes and stared straight at him, a bone-piercing chill instantly rising from the soles of his feet to the top of his head. The threat of death made him feel terrified.


    As a young genius, he believed that his future was boundless, and he was afraid of death.


    However, in this kind of situation, it was difficult for him to not die. Lin Jian who had the control of the Inhibition Formation, his strength was not something he could contend against, he had to think of a way.


    Got it!


    Bai Luohan took a deep breath and said anxiously: "Didn''t you want to defeat me long ago? Now is the best time for you to defeat me in front of everyone else. If you''re still a man with just a little bit of courage, then you shouldn''t rely on those foreign objects and your own strength to defeat me in a fair and square duel, what do you say? Lin Jian, do you dare to accept my challenge? If you win, I, Bai Luohan, will kill you! "


    As his voice fell, Bai Luohan instantly raised his imposing aura to its peak, and an unrestrained and unrestrained feeling spread throughout the entire forbidden grounds. It was as if if if Lin Jian did not agree to the battle with him, how despicable and shameless would he be?


    "You ¡­"


    Hearing this, Gongsun Waner and the others panicked, afraid that Lin Jian would agree.


    After all, to the knowledge of the masses, Lin Jian''s true strength was still not enough to defeat Bai Luohan. If, in consideration of face, he agreed to participate in this duel, then if he was killed by Bai Luohan in the duel and allowed Bai Luohan to regain the power of the restrictions, then the ones who would be in trouble would be them.


    "That makes sense."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, as though he agreed with Bai Luohan''s words, causing a light to shine in the latter''s eyes.


    Bai Luohan was ecstatic, he secretly cursed Lin Jian as a fool, and said while the iron was still hot in his mouth: "Since that''s the case ¡­"


    "But I refuse."


    Lin Jian said again.


    "¡­?"


    Bai Luohan was confused, his mind could not wrap his head around it. Didn''t they say that his words made sense? Why did he refuse?


    When he asked the question, Lin Jian replied like this.


    "Although what you just said makes a lot of sense, I agree with what you said before. If it were in a normal situation, I might have used my own fists to let you feel the gap and despair. But now, I just want to ruthlessly crush all of you, no matter what method I use! "


    "¡­"


    Bai Luohan cursed in his heart, could it be that he was the one who lifted a rock to smash his own foot?


    But no matter how he reacted in his heart, Lin Jian''s attack had already arrived.


    Numerous arborvitae radix flew up and rushed towards him.


    "NO!" "Don''t ¡ª"


    Bai Luohan''s vision turned black, and when he felt that strong sense of oppression, when he came face to face with this power, a sense of fear instantly surrounded his heart. Furthermore, if Pan Geng hadn''t left, his heart would have already intentionally begged for mercy, but before he could even finish speaking, his chest cavity had already been pierced through by the arborvitae radix.


    Bai Luohan...


    Die!


    When Lin Jian withdrew the power of the Inhibition Formation and retrieved the arborvitae radix, Bai Luohan''s corpse fell onto the ground with a loud bang.


    The splatter of blood gradually turned into a pool of blood, staining the ground red.


    Everyone was shocked speechless, they stared at Lin Jian blankly, they had never thought that he would directly kill Bai Luohan.


    However, after Bai Luohan committed a series of crimes, even if he died, no one would stand up for him. The Bai Clan was also unable to handle the pressure, they could only settle the matter peacefully.


    But...


    On the surface!


    He asked himself, how could the Bai Clan turn a blind eye to this Blood Vengeance? He would definitely find a chance to take revenge on Lin Jian in the future! If he killed Bai Luohan, the Bai Family would definitely not let him off.


    "Let''s go."


    Lin Jian muttered softly, as if sending off the dead.


    Everyone heard his words and could not help but shake their heads. He was truly a weeping cat who was hypocritical, if you really wished for Bai Luohan to leave so well, why did you kill him?


    But in reality, Lin Jian''s words were spoken to the real Lin Jian. The original owner had died under Bai Luohan''s palm, and now that Lin Jian had killed Bai Luohan, he had avenged the original owner''s death.


    The wind quietly blew past.


    Lin Jian closed his eyes and allowed the gentle breeze to brush against his face. When he opened his eyes again, his state of mind had subtly changed, as though he had always been paying back everything he owed others.


    "Now, it''s my turn to collect my debts."


    Lin Jian''s gaze moved away from Bai Luohan''s corpse, and immediately looked at the people present: "Everyone, you shouldn''t have forgotten our agreement, right?"


    When everyone heard this, they were stunned and looked at each other. They looked at each other and looked at each other.


    An agreement?


    Suddenly, someone remembered.


    Before Lin Jian made his move, he had said this: "In order to buy your own life, are all of you willing to give up your entire possessions? If I save you guys, these things will all be handed over to me. There shouldn''t be anyone who would object, right? "


    At that time, there was naturally no one who objected. After all, at that time, they were all in a life-threatening situation, so they didn''t care about what Lin Jian had said and only thought of him as an idiot. But now that Lin Jian had really done it, they had no choice but to face an embarrassing problem.


    Give, or not give?


    Everyone panicked and could not help but fall into a dilemma.


    "Ai!"


    Lin Jian could not help but sigh, and said: "When facing Bai Luohan earlier, you guys didn''t hesitate in the slightest, and for the sake of coming to my side, you''re actually tangled up? Could it be because I am gentle and am not as vicious as Bai Luohan, so you are not afraid of me at all? "


    While speaking, although Lin Jian''s body did not move, the arborvitae radix s, under his master''s wishes, suddenly bared their fangs and brandished their claws, like whips, whipping the air, creating a sharp crackling sound, causing everyone to fall into silence.


    Especially when a few arborvitae radix s intentionally or unintentionally approached Lin Yan and Lin Chen, the two brothers, they were immediately terrified, thinking that Lin Jian was trying to take the chance to take revenge, after all, the two of them had offended Lin Jian, and could not take the pressure.


    "Here!" I''ll give it all to you! "


    Lin Chen clenched his teeth, and took the lead to say that, and quickly got up and left his own storage ring. Although Lin Yan did not say anything, he still hid behind him, and the two storage rings were left on the ground, causing Lin Yan''s heart to bleed from the pain.


    That was the storage ring that he had begged from Lin Zhenfeng just now ¡­ He still had a month''s worth of cultivation resources inside, and now, in the blink of an eye ¡­ All gone...


    With someone taking the lead, the rest of the people all sighed as if they accepted their fate, and retreated. Very quickly, a large pile of storage rings were formed on the ground, and the owners of these rings all hid far away and leaned on the edges of the spirit farmland, hiding from Lin Jian.


    Seeing that, Lin Jian nodded his head in satisfaction.


    Then, he shifted his gaze towards Gongsun Waner. Amongst the people present, she was the only one who was trapped by Bai Luohan earlier, and did not have the time to hand over her storage ring: "Miss Gongsun, since everyone else has already handed it over, there''s no need to be courteous anymore. We should follow the footsteps of the masses, what do you think?"


    "¡­"


    Gongsun Waner clenched her teeth to the point that it was about to shatter. She cursed Lin Jian for a thousand times in her heart, but under everyone''s forceful gaze, she still took off the ring on her hand and threw it on the ground.

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    "Very good."


    But even as they thought about it, everyone still felt an incomparable amount of pain.


    Lin Jian nodded again.


    In an instant, a wave of elation surfaced in the hearts of the crowd. They actually felt the joy of recovering what they had lost.


    He originally wanted to lose everything, but now, he only needed to lose one thing, and it was completely within the range of everyone''s acceptance. Even if he used the most valuable thing in his storage ring to exchange for his life, it would still be much better than what happened with Bai Luohan.


    Thus, everyone agreed without hesitation.


    "Heh heh, since that''s the case, I''ll start to choose then."


    Lin Jian laughed, and casually picked up a storage ring, his spirit force scanning through it, finally picking out a pill, and taking it out, he asked: "May I know which storage ring this is? "I''ll only take this one pill. You can take the rest."


    A Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple weakly raised his hand.


    Seeing that, Lin Jian casually threw out the storage ring, the man immediately extended his hand out and caught it, holding it tightly in his palm, like a big stone that had fallen to the ground, Lin Jian heaved a sigh of relief.


    After that, Lin Jian continued to pick out items from the storage rings. Unless he found something special, he would pick them with utmost care. He would only pick items of medium value, and not anything bad would happen to him.


    After all ¡­


    However, if they went outside, the situation would be completely different. The people here represented almost all of the clans and powers within the Greencloud City, and if Lin Jian offended them that way, it would be difficult for him to take even a single step forward.


    Very quickly, all of the storage rings were returned by Lin Jian, and those who brought their things back sighed a breath of relief. There was no hatred or gratitude in their eyes as they looked at Lin Jian.


    But...


    When it came to a certain woman''s proud day, something unexpected happened.


    Lin Jian picked up the storage ring that had an air of rouge and after being silent for a long time, he did not take anything out from the ring.


    Under his gaze, Gongsun Waner''s beautiful face instantly flushed red. She really wanted to find a hole to hide in, so red that blood would drip out.


    Just now, what Lin Jian saw in the storage ring was not a pill to support cultivation, nor was it a divine weapon, nor was it any talisman materials, but ¡­


    Clothes.


    There were all kinds of ladies'' clothes, dresses, and ¡­


    The undergarment!


    What did this woman think? He actually threw a storage ring that contained personal items to him?


    Lin Jian''s mouth twitched as he looked at Gongsun Waner strangely.


    "¡­"


    But unexpectedly, Gongsun Waner was also as anxious as an ant by the side of a hot pot, afraid that Lin Jian would take out one of the pills from the inside. ''Come on, say that I want to collect this item, then she won''t be able to be human in the future! ''


    Before handing over the storage ring, Gongsun Waner did not know that Lin Jian would be so kind as to only take one ring, thus she took out the two storage rings on him, and threw out the ring that was filled with clothes, and secretly kept the ring that was truly priceless, and was filled with materials for talismans.


    "Gongsun Waner, oh Gongsun Waner ¡­" "What do you think you''re doing this little trick for?" The lady was extremely embarrassed and angry, to the extent that she did not dare to raise her head to look at Lin Jian.


    "Ai!"


    Lin Jian facepalmed and sighed helplessly. Seeing her like this, he finally understood.


    After some thought, he threw the storage ring back and said, "These are all talismans and materials, I don''t understand their value, so feel free to take them out and give them to me!"


    With that, Gongsun Waner raised her head in pleasant surprise. After taking the storage ring, she looked at Lin Jian in disbelief.


    As they looked at each other, the latter sighed helplessly, "Isn''t that faster?"


    "..." "Oh, oh!"


    Gongsun Waner awkwardly nodded, she recovered her senses and immediately took out a middle grade armor symbol from her other storage ring and threw it to Lin Jian, and said: "Look at this thing ¡­ "Still okay ¡­"


    Lin Jian took it, and did not answer her. He silently nodded his head, and after resolving Gongsun Waner''s awkwardness, he lowered his head and continued to select a ring.


    Fortunately, no one else had played such a clever trick after her.


    As for Gongsun Waner''s little episode, other than stirring up huge waves in her own heart, it did not attract anyone''s attention.


    However, the way the woman looked at Lin Jian, had finally changed a little. The look in her eyes no longer contained the simple disgust and disdain from before, there was something extra that she couldn''t explain clearly, even she herself wasn''t clear about.


    Very quickly, most of the storage rings were sent back.


    After Lin Jian reaped his harvest, there were only two storage rings left on the ground. These two storage rings were singled out by him.


    Because, their masters were Lin Yan and Lin Chen respectively.


    At that moment, the two were at a distance, using nervous gazes to look at Lin Jian, their hearts tensed up.


    "This trash, when he attacked others just now, he was mostly obedient and didn''t pick anything too valuable. However, when it comes to us brothers, I''m afraid ¡­" Thinking about it, the Lin brothers'' hearts started to ache, they thought that Lin Jian would choose their most valuable treasure.


    "Hur hur."


    Lin Jian was not in a hurry to choose. He raised his head, looked at the two, and said: "Only two clan brothers are left, time flies so quickly."


    The two of them were stunned when they heard him. They did not know what he meant, whether he was mocking them or mocking them, but a bad premonition had finally emerged in their minds. "If you want to choose, hurry up and choose. "In my storage ring, the most valuable thing is that ¡­"


    As they spoke, the two of them even took the initiative to take out the most valuable treasures from their storage rings.


    But Lin Jian only shook his head and said, "No rush."


    He picked up the two rings and stood up from the ground. He patted the dust off his robe and said, "The two of you have too many valuable things in your rings. I am dazzled for a moment, and it is difficult to make a decision in a short period of time.


    "What?!"


    The two of them hurriedly asked, "Consider? "How long will it take for you to think about it before you return it?"


    Lin Jian chuckled: "Naturally, we''ll think it through when we return it."


    "¡­"


    Lin Chen and Lin Yan were both speechless, they were so angry that they could not speak.


    They weren''t idiots, how could they not understand the meaning behind these words? Lin Jian didn''t want to return the things to them!


    On the other side, when the crowd saw this scene, they looked at each other, before their expressions turned strange. They looked at the Lin brothers, as a trace of delight and schadenfreude appeared in their eyes.


    People are like that.


    When everyone''s treatment is the same, they feel fair; when someone else''s treatment is better, they feel unfair and angry; but when someone''s treatment is worse than everyone else''s, they feel happy... As for the Lin brothers, they became the source of their joy.


    ¡ª ¡ª Even though we are missing one thing, these two fellows are missing nothing.


    Thinking of this, everyone couldn''t help but feel happy.


    "F * ck!"


    Lin Yan could not help but curse. Under everyone''s gaze, he could not help but stand up: "Lin Jian, you piece of trash, I refuse to accept this!"


    "Oh?"


    Lin Jian raised his eyebrows, and laughed indifferently: "Cousin brother Lin Yan, could it be that you want to challenge me to a duel by saying these words? It just so happens that it has been a long time since we have fought in a match. Since we have the chance to do so today, under everyone''s witness, we might as well fight to the death. How about it? "


    Once he said that, everyone could not help but turn silent, they continued to look at Lin Yan teasingly.


    Other people''s battles would determine the victor of one match, but when it came to Lin Jian, it was a battle of life and death. Between the two of them, it was obvious who would live and who would die, so there was no need to explain further.


    It was very obvious that Lin Jian''s hidden message was ¡ª If you don''t accept it, then you will die.


    "¡­"


    Lin Yan clenched his fists tightly, his body trembling in anger, the veins on his forehead throbbed, and in the end, under Lin Chen''s weak sigh, he was pulled to sit on the ground.


    "Good, looks like you won''t be impulsive anymore."


    Lin Jian laughed, then turned his gaze to the crowd and said: "Now that the matters are settled, all of you can leave. I still have some matters to take care of, so I won''t take any more."

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    The crowd felt like they had been separated from each other for a whole lifetime.


    Finally ¡­ Can leave now...


    Thus, after many sighs, these people left, most of them being the disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect.


    In that moment, Lin Jian''s meridians made an explosive sound.


    It turned out that the sixth meridian of the eight extraordinary meridians, the Yin Wei meridian, had been broken through!


    From the time he had broken through to the sixth grade of the Refinement Realm, it only lasted for an instant. At this moment, with the support of a huge amount of medicinal power, the shackles on his Yin Wei Vessel almost did not cause any obstruction, and were directly broken through by Lin Jian''s Dragon Yuan Power.


    Soon after, a strong and forceful force penetrated and poured into the meridians. The moment the meridians were opened, a strong and pure Yuan Power immediately gushed out and rushed towards the next meridians without stopping.


    "Bang, bang, bang ~ ~ ~"


    Boundless medicinal strength continuously surged through the seventh Yang Heel Pulse.


    This sprint continued for close to two cups of tea, and in the end, the Yang Heel Meridian''s shackles were also broken by Lin Jian.


    After which, the last meridian of the eight extraordinary meridians ¡­


    Yin Heel Pulse!


    Lin Jian could sense that the remaining medicinal power in his body was not much, and had basically turned into dragon veins within his meridians. The degree of toughness was not something an ordinary martial artist''s eight extraordinary meridians could compare to.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian exhaled, the tiredness lingering in his mind.


    To Lin Jian, every minute and every second he was breaking through, he would need to bring up one hundred and twenty thousand points of attention. In this kind of situation, continuously rushing into the next realm would naturally consume him a lot of mental energy, but he simply took into account this situation just now and took out a Soul-Nourishing Pill from someone''s storage ring.


    After consuming the pill, Lin Jian could clearly feel that his mental force had recovered a lot.


    After a long fifteen minutes had passed, the raging waves in Lin Jian''s body finally began to gradually calm down.


    The aura that emanated from his body was incomparably focused and powerful. His body did not move, but his majesty was like a dragon, exuding a domineering aura as if he was the ruler of the world.


    "Perfection of the Body Refinement Realm!"


    Lin Jian exhaled and opened his eyes.


    After completely absorbing the medicinal strength of the three abomasum fructus, his realm had astonishingly gone from the peak of the Fifth Grade Refining Body, across three whole realms, and reached the peak of the Perfection Stage.


    The Dragon Yuan Power was unobstructed in his dantian. Next, he only needed to train step by step, waiting for the time when he would be able to comprehend the first attribute of the five elements, the ''Gold'' Yuan Power, and he would be able to officially enter the Mortal Realm.


    Thinking back, it had only been about two months since Lin Jian was reborn, and his cultivation had already risen from the Second Rank of Body Refinement to the Great Circle of Body Refinement. Now that he stood up, he felt the boundless power in his body, and actually had a kind of dream-like feeling, after a while he faintly smiled.


    "This is only the beginning. Next, I will break through to the Qi Refining stage, Soul Refinement Realm, Foundation Establishment, and then form my Aurous Core into my Nascent Soul, finally standing on top of the living!"


    At this moment, outside the Medicinal Field.


    After Gongsun Waner and the rest of the geniuses escaped, they met Yang Fan not long after, as well as the elders of the Profound Spirit Sect, the city lord''s mansion and the people from the three great families that he brought along.


    Everyone gathered within the canyon. When the elders arrived, they had already heard of Bai Luohan''s evil deeds, and were extremely anxious, but as they saw everyone guarding the entrance to the cave, they could not help but be surprised. Mayor Song Qi immediately opened his mouth to ask.


    "So you guys have already escaped? Where is that thief Bai Luohan? "


    When everyone heard this, they looked at each other.


    Then, someone weakly replied, "He ¡­ he was killed by Lin Jian."


    "What?"


    Everyone was naturally shocked, and Yang Fan, who had led the way, could not believe it at all, so he said: "What nonsense are you all spouting again? How was this possible? Even I was unable to withstand it and could only barely escape. How could Lin Jian, that body refining fifth grade piece of trash, kill him? Could he have used some sort of crafty scheme? "


    The mayor, An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect and the others all looked at each other in doubt. They waited for the disciples to respond.


    "It was Lin Jian who seized the forbidden strength of the secret realm, and then used this power to kill Bai Luohan ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner took a deep breath and replied softly.


    As the sound of his voice faded ¡­


    In the crowd, the Bai Clan''s Bai Changshan, who was still hoping for a chance at survival, nearly fainted when he heard this. His eyes revealed grief and sorrow, but he clenched his teeth and did not make a single sound. He did not even dare to show it in front of the crowd.


    Who called that unfilial son to actually do such a thing so insanely? Even if he was still alive right now, he had no way of protecting his son''s life. No one would allow that.


    As for the rest of the people, after hearing this, they all heaved a sigh of relief, and a few elders who were looking at the terrified juniors, all went over to greet them. Only Yang Fan who was in the crowd, suddenly thought of something, suddenly raised his head, and looked towards the entrance to the ruins.


    "abomasum fructus!"


    So it turned out that Yang Fan was still concerned about the three abomasum fructus s.


    When the few An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect s heard this, they looked at each other. They had heard that this was a ruin left behind by the sect''s elders.


    "Let''s go."


    The leader of the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect group, the Elder Shi raised his eyebrows indifferently and said: "Let''s go in to take a look."


    When everyone heard this, they all followed behind.


    Soon, they arrived at the end of the road where the arborvitae radix were sealed. Although it was a Mortal Realm warrior level seal, the Elder Shi did not put it in his eyes. With a wave of his long sleeve, a large amount of Qi burst out and tore apart a large part of the road.


    "Hmm?"


    At the moment, Lin Jian was in the midst of nurturing his cultivation, and he had been awoken by the crowd. He was calm and collected, but he smiled and said: "So it''s all of you ¡­"


    Before he even finished speaking, Yang Fan had already rushed forward. His gaze swept across the area, and did not see the three abomasum fructus s in the depths of the spirit field. He glared at them, and asked anxiously: "Kid, where are the three abomasum fructus s?"


    "abomasum fructus?"


    Lin Jian looked at him with a somewhat perplexed expression.


    "Stop playing dumb with me!"


    Yang Fan said angrily, and said: "This is a ruin left behind by a senior of our Profound Spirit Sect, everything inside should belong to the Profound Spirit Sect, and not something that a foreign kid like you can touch. If you know what''s good for you, quickly hand over those three abomasum fructus, it won''t even be one less!"


    The rest of the people frowned when they heard such aggressive and threatening words, especially including Gongsun Waner. Those people who were born in Greencloud City and were slightly grateful to Lin Jian earlier all felt that he had gone too far, but after some thought, Yang Fan''s words did indeed make sense.


    This ruin was left behind by an elder of the nineteenth generation of the Profound Spirit Sect, Yun Daozi. Logically speaking, it should be the property of the Profound Spirit Sect.


    "I''m afraid what Senior Brother Yang Fan said is not true."


    Lin Jian shook his head and said: "Because of the seal of the three abomasum fructus, in the battle between Bai Luohan and I, a problem occurred. The leakage of the seal caused the medicinal power to gradually decline, and just as the medicinal power was about to dissipate, I had already absorbed all of the three abomasum fructus s as a last resort in order to avoid scattering the heavenly objects."


    "..." "What?!"


    Hearing that, Yang Fan''s eyes became as big as bells, he shouted: "Kid, how dare you!"


    As he spoke, he almost subconsciously stepped forward and smashed his fist towards Lin Jian.


    This was a furious strike from the Mortal Realm warrior, it could not be underestimated.


    But...


    Lin Jian''s body moved slightly, but a vine suddenly rose up in front of him, blocking his fist path. With a ''bang'' sound, Yang Fan''s body was pushed back, but Lin Jian who was behind the vine was completely unharmed.

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    "Stop!"


    Just then, the Profound Spirit Sect frowned and shouted.


    "¡­"


    When Gongsun Waner and the rest heard that, they realised.


    It was no wonder that Lin Jian was able to take away the restrictive power within the ruin from Bai Luohan. It turned out that there was a long history between him and Yun Daozi.


    "Haha, so that''s how it is."


    The Elder Shi laughed, patted Lin Jian''s shoulders, and became a little gratified: "Cultivators talk about fate, and since you are fortunate enough to obtain Senior Yun Daozi''s inheritance, you can also be considered half his disciple. It''s completely reasonable for a disciple to inherit Master''s inheritance."


    Lin Jian smiled, cupped his hands and said: "Thank you, Elder Shi."


    "¡­"


    When Yang Fan heard this, the veins on his forehead throbbed, the anger in his heart difficult to pacify.


    It was very obvious that Lin Jian had already obtained the recognition of the Elder Shi, and regarding the abomasum fructus s, it was very difficult for him to do anything else. Seeing Lin Jian''s face which was filled with honor and disgrace, the anger in Yang Fan''s heart was also continuously simmering, and he wished he could smash Lin Jian''s head with a fist.


    "The second time ¡­" This was already the second time ¡­ This damned bastard, you took away my Fire Essence Insight and mid grade Thunder Runes the first time and three abomasum fructus s the second time, do you really think that I am weak and can be bullied? " Yang Fan''s face was sinister, his heart fierce.


    Lin Jian knew that he was angry, but he was not afraid of him in the slightest.


    His cultivation had already reached the consummate level of the Body Refinement, and with the help of the heavenly profound art and Dragon Yuan Power, even if he were to face off against a Mortal Realm practitioner, he would still be able to win.


    Immediately after, the people from the Elder Shi and the rest began to explore the ruins. They were obviously searching for Yun Daozi''s other inheritance.


    Lin Jian watched silently and did not participate. When Elder Shi asked, he told them the method to control the restrictive power within the ruin so that they could explore every inch of space, but in reality, Lin Jian knew that they could not reap any benefits.


    This was because the only valuable things here had already been swallowed up by Lin Jian. As for the remaining things, such as inheritances, medicinal pellets, they had all been swept clean by Bai Cangtian many years ago.


    Sure enough, after some exploration, Elder Shi and the rest gained nothing in return, and shook their heads in disappointment. Only then did they have the time to deal with the aftermath.


    As for the matter that needed to be dealt with, it was only the matter of the Bai Clan.


    At this moment, the Bai Family''s Patriarch, Bai Changshan, was looking at Bai Luohan lying in a pool of blood. His face was tight and was filled with unconcealable sorrow.


    "..." "Unfilial son!"


    Bai Changshan took a deep breath and felt everyone''s gaze on him. He had no choice but to hide his sorrowful expression and put on a righteous face as he said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the things that happened today were caused by the unfilial actions of the unfilial son of Bai Changshan. He deserved to die.


    Everyone heard his words and did not say anything, but only nodded lightly, but everyone knew, this gift would not be light, and would definitely make everyone satisfied. If not, then the Bai Family would not be able to move about in Greencloud City anymore, and even their saliva would drown him.


    "The Bai Clan is a powerful force in the Qing-Yun Realm, whose name is known to shake an entire region. They should have been leading the way, but such a thing happened. It can be seen that they have a flaw!" Mayor Song Qi said with a gloomy face.


    Thinking about it carefully, what happened today was indeed dangerous, if Bai Luohan really injured the disciples of Profound Spirit Sect, then as the City Lord he would have to shoulder a lot of responsibilities. He wanted to punch him a few times to vent his anger!


    "Yes, yes, yes ¡­"


    Bai Changshan sighed dejectedly and lowered his head. He said, "When I return, I will definitely discipline all of the disciples in the clan. Lord Mayor, you can rest assured that nothing like this will ever happen again."


    "Humph!"


    Song Qi snorted, he then turned to Lin Jian and gentled him a little, then said: "Nephew Lin, what happened today is all thanks to you, in a few days, the City Lord will definitely give you a medal."


    After Lin Jian heard this, he secretly pouted his lips. However, his face showed extreme courtesy and joy, and he secretly agreed.


    After that, everyone left, leaving only the Profound Spirit Sect and the rest behind. From the looks of it, they wanted to dig into the ruins, and Yang Fan initially wanted to leave, but was left behind by the Elder Shi.


    It was very obvious that Yang Fan wanted to go out with Lin Jian and wait for an opportunity to take revenge on him, but he was seen through and stopped by the Elder Shi.


    "Damn, you''re lucky this time!"


    Yang Fan stared at Lin Jian hatefully and thought to himself: "The mountain is high and the road is long. We have plenty of time in the future, I''ll play with you slowly!"


    In the matter of the ruins, they had delayed for over an hour, but Lin Jian had not forgotten that Cao Manager, Master Song and the rest were still trapped in the cave. After leaving Yun Daozi''s ruins, he quickly returned with the others to the Greencloud City, and then left for there.


    After the shopkeeper, who was left behind, explained the current situation, the shopkeeper immediately took out a dozen or so sets of high quality anti-magnetic talisman materials, and told Lin Jian to hurry up and refine the talismans to go back and save them.


    After more than two hours, Lin Jian had already created a total of ten Anti-Magnetic Talismans. Although they were all low grade, it was just enough.


    "Done. Immediately arrange for people to bring me back into the Wasteland."


    Lin Jian wiped his sweat and said.


    "It''s all ready!"


    The storekeeper hastily responded.


    Immediately after, Lin Jian followed the guards of the merchant guild and left the city, arriving at the great wasteland.


    When they reached the cave, it was already very hard to hear anything from the cave entrance. Under the heavy pressure, even breathing became difficult.


    "I''m finally back!"


    The sound of footsteps could be heard. Cao Manager and the rest were lying on the ground, but their eyes lit up at the same time.


    The guards and Cao Manager s who had a high cultivation were not too bad, while the lower ranked talisman master Song Dengyun, had already fainted several times in this period of time. His Qi was like a candle in the wind, crumbling to the ground.


    "You guys wait outside, I''ll go in and save them."


    Gritting his teeth, he slowly and with some difficulty, walked into the cave. Not long after, he arrived in front of a guard and threw down an anti-magnetic talisman. He said: "Activate it, then quickly leave."


    "..." "Good, good!"


    That person agreed and used the last bit of his strength to activate the Anti-Magnetic Talisman. He was sweating profusely.


    When the sizzling sound of the amulet''s activation rang out, the guard immediately felt the pressure drop greatly. He greedily breathed in, just like a thirsty fish being sent back to the sea.


    Immediately after, the rest of the guards and Cao Manager s all received their Anti-Magnetic Talismans, everyone laid down on the ground, but they were too lazy to get up, they could only recover their own strength under this weak pressure.


    "Wake up."


    At this moment, Lin Jian walked to the last person.


    Since Master Song was at the end of the cave to begin with, he was the last to obtain the Anti-Magnetic Talisman.


    After under the pressure for six hours, with Master Song''s cultivation, being at the verge of death, his consciousness was extremely blurry, he was unable to hear Lin Jian''s words, and had no way to activate the Runes on his own.


    "So you still want to be my disciple at such a level?"


    Lin Jian could not help but shake his head.

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    Lin Jian naturally wouldn''t be able to hear what he said, if he could, he would definitely be ashamed at the moment.


    When Cao Manager and the rest heard this, they became embarrassed.


    "This is truly ¡­"


    Cao Manager asked anxiously.


    "Don''t worry."


    Lin Jian shook his head, and said: "I am not doing anything, it''s just that my Master Song''s body is almost unable to hold on, I just transferred a bit of spirit energy into his body, it can stimulate his dantian, and keep it active, but I estimate that it will not last long, you guys had better pull him away, and treat him."


    Cao Manager immediately nodded his head, he did not have time to rest, and immediately called for the guards to help him stand up and walk into the depths of the cave, to drag the unconscious Song Dengyun out of the cave, and to hand him over to the shopkeeper, so that he could bring him back to the city and look after him in the infirmary.


    Although Song Dengyun did not play any role this time and even helped them out, his status was still noble, and was a talisman master in the capital.


    Lin Jian followed the group out, and rested at the cave entrance for a while. After Cao Manager finished taking care of Song Dengyun''s matters, he took a few pills to recuperate his body and passed them to Lin Jian.


    "Thank you."


    Lin Jian accepted it blandly, and after a brief examination, he swallowed it into his stomach. The elemental energy that he had just consumed was currently rapidly recovering, and with his current cultivation level, even if he were to face the weakened gravitational magnetic field, he would feel a great deal of difficulty, and every minute and every second, he would have to muster up his strength to support himself. Just a moment ago, in the cave, his energy consumption was truly not light, if he did not have a breakthrough, it would have been extremely difficult for him to enter the cave.


    Cao Manager hurriedly shook his head, and said in a hurry: "Old brother, where did you say those words? They were originally here to work for our company, these are all necessary! "However, with such an unexpected turn of events, will the magical formation on the stone tablet be able to be broken?"


    There was a look of worry on his face as he spoke to this point.


    "Sure."


    Lin Jian did not hesitate at all and immediately nodded his head. With Path of Divine Symbol here, no matter how complicated the array was, he could still break it, not to mention that with the current level of array formations, it was still within his range of acceptance. But after some consideration, he still continued.


    "However, the difficulty has increased by too much."


    "..." "Understood!"


    Cao Manager immediately understood and laughed: "This trip to the great wasteland has many unforeseen events. It''s all thanks to little brother''s efforts to turn the tides. How about this, other than the original Energy Breaking Pill, the Chamber of Commerce would also bestow him with a set of Superior Xuan Artifact level soft armor! "How about it?"


    "The soft armor of a Superior Xuan Artifact?"


    Lin Jian was a little astonished. He could not help but laugh: "When Cao Manager made his move, his heroic spirit was really overbearing."


    "Not at all ¡­"


    Cao Manager quickly waved his hand.


    Originally, there was only one reason why he could treat Lin Jian warmly. It was because of the concern Luo Moxian had for him.


    Therefore, at that time, Lin Jian''s greatest value was just a central crux of the transition. The Cao Manager did not place too much importance on Lin Jian himself, but now, the situation had changed.


    During this trip to the Great Wastelands, Lin Jian had displayed such great potential that it shocked the Cao Manager, and even surpassed his fellow talisman master, Song Dengyun.


    Although his ability to decrypt talismans did not represent his entire ability, Cao Manager believed that in time, Lin Jian''s achievements would not be lower than Master Song''s.


    Therefore, the person who Cao Manager had his eyes on was not Luo Moxian, but him. Cao Manager thought that Lin Jian was someone who was worth it for him to befriend and invest in. Although Superior Xuan Artifact were not cheap, Cao Manager believed that Lin Jian would bring even more generous benefits in the future.


    "In that case, I will accept it brazenly."


    Lin Jian laughed.


    Cao Manager''s face was full of smiles, telling him to not be courteous, the two of them exchanged pleasantries, and Lin Jian let out a breath and stood up.


    "Alright, I''m almost done resting. I can go and decrypt it now."


    Lin Jian twisted his neck, releasing a cracking sound, his gaze aimed towards the stone tablet at the end of the cave.


    Cao Manager followed his gaze and looked at the stone tablet at the same time. At this moment, he still had lingering fear in his heart, and after pondering for a while, he smiled and suggested, "Time is not too tight either. "Or take some spiritual force strengthening potions."


    "No need."


    Lin Jian smiled as he shook his head and walked into the cave.


    After being weakened by the Anti-Magnetic Talisman, it had already reached the limit of what Lin Jian could endure.


    Lin Jian entered the cave and advanced step by step, quickly arriving in front of the stone monument. He sat down cross legged on the ground and quietly released his own mental force, attaching himself to the stone monument.


    Weng! *


    In that moment, countless of simple and unsophisticated runes poured into Lin Jian''s brain, forming a feeling of swelling and cracking.


    "Spirit Devouring Method, swallow them all!"


    Lin Jian bellowed as he activated all the techniques in his body and swallowed all the Runes. After the swelling sensation subsided, the Path of Divine Symbol started to circulate and absorb the Runes quickly.


    Gradually, in Lin Jian''s sea of consciousness, lines after lines of refined runes appeared. They formed a formation and continued to improve.


    In the end, a ray of light shone.


    Inside his Sea of Consciousness, the formation was complete and all the tattoos were neatly arranged on it.


    "Done."


    Lin Jian exhaled, opened his eyes and stood up. Using his mental force, he entered the stone tablet and started to rearrange and arrange the runes on the surface of the stone tablet.


    With a ''kacha'' sound, a crack appeared on the stone tablet. Then, a golden light seeped out from the spiderweb-like crack.


    At the same time, the heavy magnetic force in the cave disappeared, and the light became more and more intense. Gradually, a door formed from golden light appeared.


    "Come in."


    Lin Jian wiped the sweat on his forehead with his sleeve and turned to Cao Manager and the rest.


    Soon after, he walked into the cave with the rest of the people. When he arrived in front of the golden door, he said: "Brother, let''s go in together. This mechanism has not been activated for a long time, perhaps there are some restrictions ¡­"


    Lin Jian nodded his head to show that he understood and followed Cao Manager in. In fact, he was also very curious, what exactly was hidden inside, and he wanted to know, what exactly Luo Moxian was looking for.


    The two of them passed through the gate formed by golden light, as though they came to a separate space. The surroundings were filled with pure elemental energy.


    "Spiritual Concentration Formation?"


    Lin Jian raised his eyebrows. He was a little shocked, but his expression did not change.


    Above Nine Regions Continent, Spirit Convergence Array was not a cheap formation, even the lowest level of array formation would require at least tens of thousands of gold taels to create, and the effects of this Spirit Convergence Array were not good, it could not increase a martial artist''s cultivation by much.


    But at this moment, the Spirit Convergence Array in the Golden Light Space was obviously of a very high grade and could help a martial artist increase their cultivation speed by 20%. However, this place did not look like a place for people to cultivate.


    "Yes, that''s it!"


    When Cao Manager walked in, his gaze swept the surroundings and quickly locked onto an item in the center of the space. It was an iron box the size of a table, and looked extremely exquisite.


    "Is this what Miss Luo is looking for?"


    Lin Jian asked curiously.


    With his experience, he rarely saw anything that looked like a complete mess.


    Cao Manager walked in front of the metal box, shook his head and said, "This is only a Road Seeking Stone, the thing we are looking for still needs to rely on this stone''s guidance." While speaking, Cao Manager used a special method to press down on the metal box a few times, and the flowing light gradually subsided.


    Then, he took it off and said, "Without it, the space here will soon collapse. Brother, let''s leave quickly!"


    "Alright."


    Hearing that, Lin Jian silently followed. Before he left, he could not help but look around at his surroundings, feeling that it was a pity.


    After all, this was a special space with a Spirit Convergence Array that could help martial practitioners increase their cultivation speed. If he could stay here, the time it would take for him to reach Mortal Realm would be greatly shortened.


    However ¡­


    At the same time, Lin Jian became even more curious about the origin of the iron box.


    It could be seen that this entire space, including that extremely valuable Spirit Convergence Array, was prepared for this metal box, and this iron box was only a tool for finding the path in Luo Moxian''s eyes. Then, the question now ¡ª ¡ª what treasure was she looking for?

 C44

    After retrieving the iron box, everyone immediately returned to the Greencloud City.


    On the way, Cao Manager revealed a smile on his face and repeatedly said that the things that Luo Moxian had handed to him finally had some meaning. Recalling the reward that the woman had promised him back then, Cao Manager was grinning from ear to ear.


    Over the next few days, Lin Jian prepared for a breakthrough.


    As for the Lin Clan ¡­


    Recently, however, there were some surging waves in the darkness. The conflicts between the major chamber''s first branch and the second branch were unceasing.


    In the study room, Great Elder Nan Dingtian looked at Lin Jian and let out a helpless and gratified sigh, then said: "Originally, the internal situation of the Lin Family was completely dominated by the Second Branch, but since the Trial, when you appeared out of nowhere, you have given many people hope that they would gather here for me, that while supporting you, you would lead them to stand up to the Second Branch Family and the Patriarch, and that this is what I have done."


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian heard for a moment, then asked: "It''s Lin Zhenfeng, are there any big movements?"


    Nan Dingtian nodded, and considered to have tacitly agreed.


    "Are you sure?"


    Lin Jian went straight to the point and asked the main point, it was related to his future development path, if Nan Dingtian could not hold on, his days would not be easy, once he lost the last barrier, he would have to face a Building Foundation Period warrior, and at that time, the Greencloud City would not be able to stay.


    Nan Dingtian laughed and said: "We have not reached that point. The Patriarch does not want to make a move yet, after all... My old man won''t live long. He''s younger than me, and he''ll only have to wait two years. However, I did hear some rumors recently that someone was secretly joining hands with the Patriarch and was planning on working with him from the inside and out to attack us together. Although we don''t know if it''s true or not, we still need to be prepared. "


    "Exactly."


    Lin Jian nodded his head and asked: "Then, what do you need me to do?"


    "There''s nothing special. I just wanted to let you know that the current situation is not safe. If it''s not necessary, it''s best if you don''t leave the city and go to places like the Wasteland. Also, Profound Spirit Sect is about to hold a Heaven Gathering to recruit new disciples, you must definitely try your best to pass it. "


    Saying that, Nan Dingtian took a sip of his tea and said: "The Lin Family Residence has not been peaceful recently, before the limelight passes, I plan to let us women and children in this house hide elsewhere to avoid the limelight. The Shuntian Escort Office in the south side of the city is opened by an old friend of mine, you can send Xiao Sanzi over later as well."


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian pondered for a moment, then nodded his head. Although the possibility was not high, if he were to fight with the Second Branch, then the Lin Family Residence would become the main battlefield. These old, weak women and children did not have any cultivation, and were powerless to fight.


    After bidding farewell to Nan Dingtian, Lin Jian returned to the Violet Bamboo Pavilion and called Xiao Sanzi over. The two left the house and went to the main hall to explain their purpose of coming to the south side of the city to a shopkeeper. That person''s eyes flickered and lowered his voice, then led Lin Jian into the escort company from the back door.


    Shuntian Escort Office was in Greencloud City, and although it was not considered a top-notch power, he was still an official businessman. He was rich, and the security office was built on a mountain, but the place he lived in was even more luxurious than the Lin Family compound. Xiao Sanzi''s eyes lit up when he saw it, and shouted that he was clearly here for a vacation.


    "As long as you like it."


    Lin Jian shook his head helplessly, following the shopkeeper through a long corridor and a courtyard, arriving at a quiet and secluded place. The Lin Family''s major chamber''s families of elderly, weak, and children were arranged to be here, and just as they entered, Lin Jian saw a familiar face. It was the wife of Deacon Nan Yang, who was also his cousin, Lin Yu''er.


    "Little Jian, you''re here ¡­" Lin Yu''er hugged an eight to nine year old little girl. Upon seeing Lin Jian''s beautiful eyes light up, she immediately walked forward and said to the little girl in her embrace: "Warm, quickly, look who''s here!"


    He called her a warm little girl, with her big black eyes, and said with her childish voice: "Uncle! "Eat sugar ¡­"


    "I''m not eating."


    Lin Jian laughed as he shook his head, stroked the little girl''s hair and said to Lin Yu''er: "Uncle Nan asked me to bring Xiao Sanzi here. Cousin sister, if there''s anything that you can help with, you should just instruct him to do it."


    Lin Yu''er smiled sweetly as she heard this. She waved her hand and said a few polite words, then personally led Xiao Sanzi to settle down.


    Seeing that there were no worries, Lin Jian left peacefully.


    On this day, within the Violet Bamboo Pavilion, Lin Zhenyue''s tomb.


    Lin Jian sat upright and cross legged on the ground, his chest and abdomen moving up and down, supporting his nose, in a breath of time, he was like a whale absorbing water, spitting out two streams of white Qi.


    The unceasing sound of water dripping could be heard, but it was the sweat on Lin Jian''s forehead that was dripping onto the ground. In his sea of consciousness, there was currently a violent disturbance.


    Roar! "Roar, roar ~ ~ ~"


    Terrifying dragon roars echoed in his Sea of Consciousness.


    A golden dragon shadow rose up into the sky and dove down into the earth, causing the calm sea of consciousness to surge and the entire world to tremble.


    Today was the last day for Lin Jian to absorb the dragon vein, and was also the most crucial moment to successfully cultivate the Dragon Yuan Power.


    After two months of continuous refinement, the dragon vein''s spirit energy had been mostly absorbed by Lin Jian, leaving only the last bit. However, this last point was the key to the finishing touch, and also the hardest part of the entire process.


    "Seal it for me!"


    Lin Jian clenched his teeth, the Spirit Devouring Method started circulating frantically, as an endless amount of Spirit Qi surged into his sea of consciousness, wanting to suppress the golden dragon.


    Originally, Lin Jian thought that this step would be completed naturally, but after seeing the terrifying scene of the dragon vein going berserk, Lin Jian realized that he was somewhat naive before as he did not have the time to prepare the best mental defenses. Now, after the backlash of the berserk golden dragon, his sea of consciousness intensely shook, making him feel extremely miserable.


    However, if it was only pain, it was still a small matter. The most troublesome thing was that if he could not control the dragon vein in time, then the golden dragon would leave his body and he would explode.


    Just as Lin Jian was at a loss of what to do, a sword cry suddenly sounded out, piercing into the waves of the Dragon Roar, filling it up with different colors.


    In the next moment, a sword shadow shot out, flying towards the sky and slashing towards the dragon!


    The broken sword stabbed into the dragon''s body, aiming for seven inches. Finally, it was able to subdue the lawless golden dragon.


    "..." "Hu!"


    Lin Jian let out a long breath, feeling that he had just survived a disaster. But when he was rejoicing, he also felt suspicious. Was it the sword intent trial from before, the one that had already nurtured a remnant spirit, and was then swallowed by the Spirit Devouring Method? Why has it not dissipated yet? "


    He tried to use his own mental power to communicate with the broken sword, but the energy that was transmitted to him was like a stone sinking into the ocean, he did not receive any feedback. Furthermore, after the broken sword subdued the golden dragon, it instantly disappeared without a trace.


    "This isn''t good."


    Lin Jian frowned, his consciousness retreating out of his sea of consciousness.


    But in the next moment, when the power of the dragon vein was channeled back into his sea of consciousness, Lin Jian had no choice but to stabilize his mind, pull it down, and send it into his dantian.


    Finally, the Dragon Yuan Power was complete!

 C45

    The completion of the dragon''s vein was a huge piece of good news to Lin Jian.


    However, he could only slowly dig, afraid that something would go wrong during this period of time. When the Dragon Yuan Power became full, Lin Jian''s heart finally calmed down, like a big rock that had dropped to the ground.


    Those who obtained the dragon veins would receive the blessing of the Nine Regions Continent, and would be able to turn the tide.


    Talismans one after another.


    That was why Lin Jian had practically always visited the Charm Association in his identity of "spirit" these past few days.


    With the help of the Path of Divine Symbol, Lin Jian''s talisman realm advanced at a tremendous pace, and his experience was also increasing rapidly. His mental strength had increased by a large amount, and he was already attempting to refine some middle tier talismans.


    Looking through the history of the entire Greencloud City, the only person who could break through into the Mid rank seal master realm at the age of twenty was the genius girl from the Gongsun family, and Lin Jian was going to be the second.


    Especially during the time he tried to break through Mid rank seal master, he had always used the materials of middle-grade talismans. Moreover, the success rate was extremely low, and he was unable to achieve a profitable effect. However, Lin Jian''s cheap master, the one whom everyone in the guild respected, gave him a lot of support and provided the materials at an extremely low price.


    When Lin Jian expressed his gratitude, this was what the Master Chen said: "It is only sold internally at a cost. You are about to break through your Mid rank seal master, the Guild will naturally give you some help."


    However, Lin Jian was not an idiot, he could discern the truth behind his words. The information he obtained from the Cao Manager was that the materials sold to him by the Master Chen were worth sixty percent less than the cost, and the difference was undoubtedly something that Master Chen Xuanliang had paid for it himself.


    Thinking to this point, Lin Jian''s heart could not help but exclaim.


    Back then, when he displayed an appearance that he did not have talent in talismans, Master Chen Xuanliang looked at him as if he was looking at a piece of trash.


    But up until now, when he displayed such an extremely strong Inherent Skill, Chen Xuanliang actually treated him like a capable disciple. Chen Xuanliang didn''t even hesitate to hide it from him and compensate him with materials. The difference between the two was like the difference between heaven and earth.


    On the other hand, when Lin Jian asked Cao Manager about Luo Moxian''s situation, the reply he got surprised him a little.


    "I failed."


    The Cao Manager sighed, feeling conflicted.


    Lin Jian asked in shock: "What''s going on? Is there a problem with the things we took back from the Wasteland? "


    The Cao Manager shook his head and said, "There''s no problem with the things. The things that the person is looking for, have appeared ¡­ The mutation. Originally, we could sense the approximate position of that thing through that metal box. Although the signal was sometimes strong and sometimes weak, we could always sense it. However, just a few days ago, the signal was suddenly cut off completely, as if it disappeared completely. "


    "¡­"


    Cao Manager thought about it, there was no need to hide it, "Five days ago."


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian immediately became silent, as countless thoughts ran through his mind.


    Looks like he already knew what exactly Luo Moxian was looking for.


    Five days ago, was precisely the day that his Dragon Yuan Power had matured. On that day, he completely absorbed and refined the dragon''s vein, and at the same time, Luo Moxian also lost her signal source. If there wasn''t any connection between the two, Lin Jian wouldn''t have believed it even if he was beaten to death.


    "No wonder... "No wonder ¡­"


    Lin Jian sighed repeatedly in his heart: "No wonder someone with Luo Moxian''s status would condescend to come to a remote place like the Greencloud City. No wonder those black spots on Luo Moxian''s face would cause my Dragon Yuan Power to create gravity. No wonder ¡­"


    In fact, if one thought about it carefully, in the entire Greencloud City, there were not many truly valuable things or things that could attract those important figures. As for the dragon vein, it was undoubtedly the most important thing.


    After hearing the news, Lin Jian''s heart was a little complicated, because he did not know the reason why Luo Moxian was looking for the dragon''s vein. If she was searching for power or authority, what actions would he take when he found out that the dragon''s vein was with him?


    Although the two of them had always been on good terms, with the feeling that they were close friends. However, when faced with the temptation of the dragon fountain, their hearts were separated, and no one knew what would happen.


    In his previous life, Bai Cangtian had once said a sentence: "Humans can resist pain, and even death, but it is very difficult to resist temptation."


    And those words had already been said by him before, for the sake of a Heaven Rank technique, Spirit Devouring Method, Bai Cangtian did not hesitate to kill him, but to Luo Moxian, he definitely did not wish for a similar thing to happen a second time.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian let out a long breath of air as he decided to keep this matter a secret.


    On the other side, when Cao Manager saw that Lin Jian was silent for a while, he could not help but ask curiously: "What''s wrong? But what''s on your mind? "


    "Nothing."


    Lin Jian shook his head, he casually changed the topic and left with Cao Manager.


    On the way, Lin Jian kept on thinking about Luo Moxian.


    Or rather, because of the incident with the dragon''s vein, it could be said to have reminded him of the Bai Cangtian of the past, and the unforeseen event that occurred afterwards.


    "People ¡­"


    Lin Jian shook his head, and laughed bitterly as he sighed.


    Before long, he had reached the vicinity of the Lin Residence. The tall wall in the distance and the palace building behind the wall entered his vision. Around them was a bustling market. A few people raised their heads occasionally and looked in the direction of the Lin Family compound, their eyes revealing a natural envy and reverence. However, even more people were simply immersed in the bustling atmosphere around them.


    To the ordinary merchants and commoners of the Greencloud City, the arrival of the envoys from the Profound Spirit Sect was the absolute good news. Because the Mayor''s Palace wanted them to see a bustling city, these days, the officials would encourage business, organize activities, and even the entire city, every day, would be bustling with noise and excitement.


    As Lin Jian walked in the crowd, he would occasionally stop to take a look at the bustling place far away, maybe because he had something on his mind, his eyes would reveal a hint of sadness, adding a hint of enchantment to his handsome appearance and appearance, which attracted the attentions of many young girls, and along the way, there were many girls who would give him a lift, tactfully throwing handkerchiefs by his side, giving him a chance to pick up his handkerchief, and even some passionate girls to come forward and chat with him.


    "There''s something at home. Sorry."


    Every time he encountered this luck with the flowers, Lin Jian would laugh bitterly and use this reason to reject it. At the same time, he would quicken his pace to return.


    For example, not too far away, a certain young master of the Lin Clan''s second house had his eyes fixed on the beautiful woman before him. Even if the other party had made it clear that he had no interest in her, he would not give up on her and would not give up on her. All forms of courtesy were thrown to the back of his mind as he started to pester her.


    When the girl still refused to comply, the young master of the Lin Family immediately said, "Little lady, do you know who I am? Do you see that mansion at the back? That is the Lin Family, and my Lin Chen is the Lin Family''s young master! "


    "Aiya!"


    The lady lightly covered her red lips with her hand as her beautiful eyes blinked, "Is it really that powerful?"


    "Of course!"


    Lin Chen was elated, the two followers behind him smirked lecherously, their eyes unbridled as they swam around the lady in red in front of him, helping their young master: "Young lady, as long as you follow our young master, you might have the chance to become the mistress of the Lin Family in the future. When the time comes, you''ll be rich, and you won''t be able to enjoy it anymore!"


    Another servant took the opportunity to strike the iron while it was still hot and spoke with a dark face, "But if you don''t know your place, then you will be disgraced. Heh heh! In the future, it will be difficult to even take a single step out of Greencloud City''s territory! "


    "..." "Is it really that scary?"


    The woman in red asked in surprise.


    Lin Chen frowned, he had the feeling that he was being toyed with. Even though the woman in front of him agreed with him, she could not sense any fear from her expression, could it be that she looked down on him, Lin Chen?


    "Humph!"


    Lin Chen rolled up his sleeves, called over the two evil servants and said: "I see that this lady is not feeling well, and since my Lin Family has a specialized clinic, let us invite you over to take a look! What are you two waiting for? Hurry and support this lady and bring her back to the residence. " As his voice fell, the two evil servants immediately chuckled and walked forward like wolves and tigers.


    However ¡ª


    With two muffled "bang" sounds, the bodies of the two evil servants flew far away like kites with their strings cut.


    In the next moment, Lin Jian''s figure appeared in front of the lady in red, and he quietly looked at Lin Chen: "I didn''t know that you still had the ability to steal a commoner''s daughter, and cause trouble for a party. You have truly been disrespectful in the past."

 C46

    "Lin Jian?!"


    When Lin Chen saw the figure, his pupils constricted and he subconsciously retreated a step: "You, why are you here?"


    Lin Jian asked.


    After he finished speaking, he turned around and left with the two servants, dejected.


    Seeing that, Lin Jian was also surprised.


    He never thought that Lin Chen would actually leave so quickly and cleanly.


    Lin Jian muttered to himself for a moment, thinking like this. After returning home, he had to be on guard, in case someone tried to plot against him.


    On the other side, he turned around and faced the red-clothed female. He originally wanted her to hurry up and go home, keep a lower profile and avoid attracting the attention of these silkpants, but when Lin Jian saw that face, he swallowed his words, "¡­ It''s you? "


    "Hee hee."


    The red-clothed girl laughed softly. Her peach blossom eyes stared straight at him. "So young master still remembers this servant!"


    "..." It''s hard to forget. "


    Lin Jian could not help but laugh bitterly.


    This woman was precisely the mysterious woman that Lin Jian had met when he was training in Xiushan''s waterfall a few days ago.


    At that time, he had just mastered the Water Element Sword Art and the woman had been bathing at his side. She had also taken the opportunity to tease him, causing Lin Jian to flee.


    However, in Lin Jian''s heart, there was no joy at all. He cupped his hands together and said: "It seems like with Miss''s methods, you did not need me to help you out, I would have done more than that."


    That day, Lin Jian felt that the woman was unfathomably deep, she could actually avoid his mental probing, and quietly took a bath in the jade pool. Two months later, they met once again, and although Lin Jian''s cultivation had risen greatly, he was still unable to see through the woman''s true strength.


    "Young master, what are you talking about? I don''t understand."


    The woman in red blinked her beautiful eyes, giggled, and said, "That evil person is so rude. With just this little girl, it won''t be easy to resolve it."


    "Fine."


    Seeing that the other party was not admitting it, Lin Jian did not have any objections. After all, he could tell that the woman had no ill intentions.


    "Ya, speaking of this, Young Master''s help just now, to this little girl, could it be said that it was a life saving favor!? Other people have said that after a hero saves a beauty, a beauty must betroth her own body to him, and this servant isn''t willing to leave the mundane world either.


    The woman in red smiled at him. Her enchanting figure was filled with charm, but her pair of dark eyes were filled with a pure and innocent color. Pure and charming were two completely opposite characteristics that created a fatal attraction.


    "Thank you for your good intentions."


    As if he knew that she would say this, Lin Jian calmly shook his head: "But unfortunately, I can''t take it."


    "Why?"


    The woman in red curiously asked, "Is my beauty not good enough? Does Young Master not like it?"


    Lin Jian shook his head, the truth was that this lady in red was extremely beautiful, and did not lose out in any way to Gongsun Waner. In fact, her unique aura was even more attractive than Gongsun Waner. But at the same time, he also knew that if he were to continue discussing this sort of matter, his fight with this woman would become endless.


    "Miss is naturally extremely beautiful, but unfortunately ¡­"


    Lin Jian slowly walked up and whispered into the ears of the red-clothed female: "The one I like is a man."


    "¡­"


    After he finished speaking, Lin Jian had already walked far away.


    The woman in red stared at his back. After a long time, she giggled and said, "This little brother, he really ¡­" "Hehe, this is too interesting!"


    After returning to the Lin Residence, Lin Jian focused on studying talismans in the Violet Bamboo Pavilion.


    With the help of Path of Divine Symbol, who was a heaven defying existence, if Lin Jian wanted to raise his own talismans, it only required mental strength and proficiency enough, and these two points could both be levelled up through large amounts of practice. Over the past few days, the progress was extremely stable, and the success rate of refining middle grade talismans also increased by quite a bit, to about five percent.


    It was true that the success rate was not high, but for ordinary Low-rank Charm Magician, to refine a talisman that could be considered a ''middle ranked'' talisman, was an extremely difficult task.


    Since Lin Jian had already succeeded once, it meant that he had the qualifications to become a Mid rank seal master. In the future, as long as he improved his familiarity level step by step, there would definitely be a day where he would become a true Mid rank seal master. Regarding this point, whether it was Gongsun Waner, Chen Xuanliang or the others in Charm Association, no one doubted him ¡ª after all, he was ranked first on the Earth Board.


    Speaking of Gongsun Waner, on this day, she had actually paid a visit.


    What was strange was that the person she wanted to meet, was not the ''spirit'' of the Charm Magician, but Lin Jian himself.


    He had come to express his gratitude.


    A few days ago, not only had Lin Jian saved her from Yun Daozi''s life, he had also dissolved Gongsun Waner''s awkwardness during the process of choosing a storage ring. It was probably because of these two things that Lin Jian had obtained such a great change in the woman''s heart, which was why he had personally paid a visit today to express his gratitude to her.


    "Other than thanking you, there is another thing I need to remind you about when I came here this time."


    Gongsun Waner stood in the middle of the purple bamboo forest, did not look at Lin Jian, and looked at the scenery in the distance: "There are still three days left, and the day of Profound Spirit Sect''s Heaven Rising Assembly will be around. I know that you wish to join the Profound Spirit Sect''s sect, so I came over to advise you, for the next few days, it would be best for you to not go against Yang Fan, as that will not benefit you."


    "Oh?"


    Lin Jian raised his eyebrows, as if he did not care.


    Seeing his reaction, Gongsun Waner could not help but bite her teeth and said: "I came over to advise you out of good intentions, you better not take it lightly! Even though you have been in the limelight lately, Yang Fan is still an inner disciple of the Profound Spirit Sect. I heard that within the sect, he still has a very deep background, and it''s not something you can afford to offend, so it''s better to not cause trouble. If you''re willing, I can mediate from it, and at worst, you can just compensate him a little and give in, and the matter will be over. "


    "Hehe, forget it."


    Lin Jian shook his head, and once again rejected Gongsun Waner''s suggestion.


    In fact, this outsider Gongsun Waner simply did not know how much their relationship had deteriorated.


    First, Lin Jian took Yang Fan''s Fire Essence Insight and middle grade Lightning Symbol at the Clear Cloud Banquet, then, he took away the three abomasum fructus that originally belonged to the Profound Spirit Sect within the Yun Daozi''s remains. In Yang Fan''s eyes, all of these things were his own.


    Not to mention whether or not Lin Jian could take out these things to compensate Yang Fan for giving in, even if he could, after Yang Fan accepts it on the surface, deep down in his heart, he would still go against Lin Jian to regain his dignity.


    Since that was the case, why bother doing so?


    "You ¡­ really ¡­"


    Gongsun Waner saw that he was not the least bit concerned, and said: "Don''t tell me that you don''t even understand the principle that an arm can''t even be twisted? You want to hit your head and let it bleed? "


    After Lin Jian heard this, he did not answer.


    Arms? The thigh?


    Who were the arms and who the thighs? In the past, Bai Luohan was just a thigh to him, but now?


    Lin Jian''s strength continued to increase rapidly. The current him had the complete mastery of the Body Refinement and the support of the Heaven Ranked technique, Spirit Devouring Method. Under the support of the Dragon Yuan Power, he did not have to fear Yang Fan even in a head-on battle.


    If he were to truly speak of it, the only thing that caused him some fear was Yang Fan''s status as a Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple.


    But so what?


    With Lin Jian''s strength, if he wanted to pass with no pressure at all, at that time, since everyone was a Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple, who would be afraid of him?

 C47

    After Gongsun Waner left, Lin Jian had planned to continue cultivating.


    However, a servant of the Lin Clan hurried over and handed over a letter to Lin Jian.


    The servant stammered for a long time, not knowing how to answer.


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian looked at the finger, and suddenly went silent, a cold killing intent spread out from his face.


    There was a ring on that finger.


    That ring was once his. Later on, on Xiao Sanzi''s birthday, Lin Jian gave the ring to the little errand boy as a birthday present. Since that day, he had not seen Xiao Sanzi take it off.


    Lin Jian took a deep breath, his face tensed up as he opened up the letter.


    If he wanted to keep this little good-for-nothing alive, then he would have to come to this ruined temple.


    Remember, come alone.


    In the Lin Clan, there would be people keeping an eye on you. If they disobeyed you, you should be clear about the consequences.


    Ah, there''s not enough blood left. Let''s just talk about it.


    When Lin Jian finished reading, he put down the letter and clenched his fists tightly. The last sentence, was undoubtedly a provocation.


    He took a deep breath and said, "Lin Chen, you''re courting death!"


    After he finished speaking, Lin Jian suddenly stood up and left the manor.


    Nan Shan was the most prosperous place near the Greencloud City a hundred years ago. At the same time, it was also the symbol of the rise of a dark age.


    At that time, the northern regions of the Wasteland were occupied by the Ghost Cultivators. They called the Southern Mountain the Yinshan and called it a Sacred Ground, making it a great place to be at that time. However, not long after, they were attacked by the Northern Army sent by the Wu Dynasty, and the entire Demonic Cultivator of Shadow Mountain was destroyed.


    In that period of time, although the Ghost Cultivators was dead, the grievances and grievances did not dissipate. The entire Yinshan was barren, and no one was alive, but after a Zen master heard of the news and came here, he changed the Yinshan into a South Mountain temple. Like this, over a hundred years had passed. Reverend Nanshan Temple had passed away in meditation, and the temple had also declined. Now, it had become a dilapidated temple.


    "You''re here."


    In the distance, under the broken wall of the temple, Lin Chen raised his head and looked at Lin Jian arrogantly.


    "Where''s Xiao Sanzi?!"


    Lin Jian asked coldly.


    "..." Heh, he''s still alive, but I reckon that won''t be the case for long. "


    Just then, a figure walked out of the temple, holding the unconscious Xiao Sanzi, he said coldly: "Because, he is about to die with you!"


    "Yang Fan!"


    Lin Jian''s gaze turned serious as he said, "Sure enough, you were the one who did this. No wonder Lin Chen had the guts to do so."


    "Since you know, you still dare to come over. It seems that you are truly unafraid of death."


    Xiao Sanzi was grasped in his hands like a skinny monkey, pitiful. Hearing Lin Jian''s words, he blurrily opened his eyes and wanted to say something, but his chapped lips didn''t let out a sound. When Lin Jian looked carefully, he realized that Xiao Sanzi''s tongue was actually cut off, and just as he opened his mouth, blood was flowing out.


    "Mmm!" Wuu! "Sob, sob ¡­"


    Xiao Sanzi saw Lin Jian''s face clearly and immediately struggled violently. His tears flowed as he rinsed his mouth, as if he was telling him to leave quickly.


    Lin Jian clenched his fists tightly, and a voice came out from between his teeth: "Let him go!"


    "Do you think there''s any way to bargain with me?"


    "..." "Hu!"


    Lin Jian clenched his teeth, exhaled deeply, and calmed himself down. He said: "Since you didn''t kill him, then we still have room for negotiation. Tell me, what do you want? No matter what request it is, you can ask for it, we can discuss it, but you must let Xiao Sanzi go! "


    Hearing that, Yang Fan did not reply him immediately, but laughed out loud.


    Suddenly, he tightened his grip on Xiao Sanzi''s neck, only to hear a ''kacha'' sound of bones cracking. Xiao Sanzi''s head immediately dropped down powerlessly, his forehead close to his chest.


    Lin Jian''s pupils constricted as his livid eyes widened, "... "How dare you!"


    "Humph!"


    Yang Fan gave a cold snort, and said: "Why would I not dare! How dare you, a mere clay man from a small place, negotiate with me? Are you even worthy? Do you know why I never killed him? They were waiting for you to come over and kill your dog in front of you! What do I want? Of course I want to see you in pain and powerlessness!


    Who are you? Who am I?


    Do you think I hate you because of the things you took from me?


    Pui!


    Do you know my background? Do you know who my father is? Even though abomasum fructus are rare, since I was young, I have also eaten a lot. Do you really think I care? You think that if you compensate me with all these things, everything will end here? How could there be such a good thing! What you have offended is my dignity. I must use my life to accompany you! "


    "¡­"


    He raised his head, and looked at Yang Fan with a gaze that did not contain a trace of warmth, as if he was looking at a corpse and not a living person. At this moment, the killing intent in his heart was extremely strong, no matter how high Yang Fan''s cultivation was, or how strong his background was, he would definitely die!


    Not only him, but Lin Chen who was on the other side as well.


    "Xiao Sanzi was placed in the Shuntian Escort Office by me and was with others. If you kidnap him, then what about the others?"


    Lin Jian asked expressionlessly.


    "Ha ha!"


    Yang Fan laughed, pointed to the mountain and said: "What Shuntian Escort Office are you talking about, it is said to be opened by your backer Nan Dingtian''s friend? That person knows his place much better than you. In order to send his son into the Profound Spirit Sect, he would do anything. As for the people by this little trash''s side ¡­ "I don''t remember anything else, but there was someone who claimed to be your cousin ¡­"


    While speaking, Yang Fan''s expression became playful, but suddenly he spoke in a righteous tone, "Don''t look at me with such a gaze, I am not interested in those broken flowers and ruined trees, but the little girl she brought, hehehehe ¡­"


    Lin Jian did not dare believe it, and his body began to tremble.


    "Unfortunately, that little girl''s body was too weak. After playing for a while, she stopped breathing. Otherwise, I could have enjoyed myself a bit more ¡­"


    Yang Fan laughed coldly, and Lin Chen flattered him: "Senior Brother Yang Fan wants it, there are still many Shuntian Escort Office left, you can go over and pick them at any time.


    "..." You all deserve to die! "


    Lin Jian released a low roar, and at the moment, all his words were meaningless. He circulated the cultivation technique in his body frantically, and the Dragon Yuan Power released a loud buzzing sound, after which, a dazzling cold light flashed on the Cold Ice Sword after the blade was unsheathed. It was filled with a terrifying killing intent, attracting one''s attention, and locking onto Yang Fan and Yue Yang from afar.

 C48

    "Woosh ~ ~ ~"


    It was the sound of a sharp blade slicing through the air.


    Yang Fan coldly snorted, and said with disdain: "Looks like you really aren''t afraid of death, it''s fine if you don''t want to turn around and run, but you actually dare to attack me! Do you really think that you are qualified to attack me just because you took three blows from me? Now, I will let you see what a Mortal Realm Ranker is! "


    Lin Jian suddenly leaped up, his eyes filled with killing intent, locking onto Yang Fan who was in front of him. With a flip of his wrist, the sword blade immediately flew downwards, borrowing the power of his leap to stab at the strong enemy.


    "Come at me!"


    Yang Fan laughed out loud, seeing Lin Jian compete with him in strength, he was extremely pleased in his heart. With the power of the Mortal Realm warrior, his spirit energy had undergone a qualitative change, which was not something any Body Refinement warrior could compare with.


    If the power of the Mortal Realm warrior was an adult''s arm, then the strength of the Body Refinement Warriors was at most a baby''s thigh.


    Therefore, Yang Fan turned his hand and used the back of the sword, the sword tip aiming straight at Lin Jian''s sword tip, as though he was going to fight it head-on.


    A loud buzzing sound was heard!


    The tips of the two swords clashed, the burst of spirit energy condensed into a substance, like a Qi barrier, it revolved around the two swords, crazily counteracting each other''s strength, but the competition of strength, had only lasted for less than two seconds, Yang Fan''s treasured sword suddenly bent, and could not resist!


    "What?!"


    Yang Fan''s face changed greatly, his eyes revealed shock: "You piece of trash, how could you have such a strong power? You are clearly just a practitioner of Body Refinement! "


    Lin Jian did not answer and instead let out a low shout. The Dragon Yuan Power in his body revolved crazily, and was transmitted into the cold ice sword, and in that instant, the cold energy wantonly surged, with a huge force that pressured everyone. The treasured sword in Yang Fan''s hand bent even more, as though it was going to break apart at any moment.


    However ¡ª


    Lin Jian had already seen through his intentions, so how could he let him escape so easily?


    The power of the ice sword became even stronger, pressing down a few inches on the tip of Yang Fan''s treasured sword, and in just these few inches, it had become the last straw that was used to crush the camel to death.


    Clang!


    With an intense metallic clang, the treasured sword in Yang Fan''s hand was actually broken into two pieces.


    The sword''s edge, which had splashed out at a speed that could not be seen with the naked eye, stabbed into the distant broken wall. In an instant, it disappeared into the wall, unable to be found.


    "Pfft!"


    At the same time, Yang Fan spat out a mouthful of blood.


    This mouthful of blood was not only because of Lin Jian''s backlash, but more importantly, it was due to his treasured sword being broken.


    In the Profound Spirit Sect, there was a secret method called ''Nurturing swords with humans''. Warriors used their own blood and consciousness and fused it into the weapon, not only could it strengthen the weapon''s spirit, it was also very easy for it to nurture a sword spirit. It could also strengthen a warrior''s control over the weapon, and was a secret technique that could steadily improve his fighting strength.


    However ¡ª


    This secret method also had a major flaw. If the Destiny Sword was damaged, then the martial artist would also suffer a backlash. The light injuries would be light injuries, and the heavy damage to their divine sense would be extremely troublesome.


    The two of them fought head on. In just a single round, Lin Jian used the powerful force of the Dragon Yuan Power to suppress Yang Fan, this result made even Lin Jian a little shocked. He never thought that the Dragon Yuan Power would be so overbearing, let alone Lin Chen who was watching by the side.


    "This is bad!" When did this trash become so powerful? Even Yang Fan is at a disadvantage? "


    Lin Chen felt uneasy. He knew that he had colluded with Yang Fan and had killed Lin Jian''s errand boy. Lin Jian would definitely not let him off that easily.


    Lin Chen secretly became ruthless and shouted: "Senior Brother Yang Fan, I''ll help you!"


    As his voice fell, Lin Chen leaped over, and fished out a shield. It was the Xuanwu Shield that he had lost to the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple''s Xiao Wall at the Clear Sky Banquet.


    During the process of the two colluding with each other to commit adultery, in order to obtain Lin Chen''s trust, Yang Fan had specially obtained this Xuanwu Shield from the hands of his junior brother Xiao Clan. It was for this reason that Lin Chen steeled his heart and colluded with the outsiders, persecuting their Lin Clan members.


    rushed over from the side with the Xuanwu Shield in his hand. He charged forward aggressively like a ferocious steel chariot, and the moment he joined the battle, the pressure on Yang Fan was immediately reduced.


    However ¡ª


    That was only because Lin Jian was preparing to accumulate his strength and kill him in one go.


    "Get lost!"


    Borrowing the strength of this force, his body began to spin like a spinning wheel. The ice sword in his hand was like a long whip, and with an ingenious force, he slashed at Lin Chen''s Xuanwu Shield, causing a heaven shaking explosion sound.


    "Aiyo!"


    Lin Chen raised his shield with all his might, and when the sound of the explosion came up, a buzzing sound came out from his head. Although the majority of the power had already been offset by the Xuanwu Shield, the remaining power still shook him till his scalp went numb, and he could not help but exclaim in shock: "Is this still the power of a Body Refinement warrior? How can he be so much stronger than me? I am also at the Eighth grade Refining Body realm! "


    However, reality did not give him the chance to think. Seizing the recoil from this strike, Lin Jian spun his body around once again, and after a feint, he forced Yang Fan to retreat from the front of the bullying body. He then continued to fly towards the Xuanwu Shield, and heavily kicked at Lin Chen''s lower abdomen.


    With a heavy kick, the tip of his foot suddenly twisted after hitting the target. It was the Toxic Dragon Drill.


    "Pfft!"


    Lin Chen suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and curled up his body. After being kicked by Lin Jian, he felt as if his lower abdomen had been ruthlessly stabbed by a knife.


    Seeing that his body revealed a huge flaw, without hesitation, Lin Jian leaped forward and thrusted the ice sword downwards, aiming at Lin Chen''s back. There was a "pu ci" sound as the blade pierced into his flesh, the sword stabbed into Lin Chen''s heart from his back, nailing him to the ground and causing him to die on the spot.


    The surroundings instantly became dead silent, Yang Fan also widened his eyes in shock.


    Although the three of them had only exchanged blows for a short period of time, Lin Jian was able to use his own strength to fend off the combined attacks of two people, and then force him to retreat, and kill Lin Chen in one go.


    Yang Fan had calmed down at this moment. He pondered for a moment, and if he were in a different place, if he were in Lin Jian''s shoes, it would be absolutely impossible for him to kill Lin Chen in such a brilliant manner.


    This was not only the difference in strength, but also the difference in battle awareness.


    "How many life and death battles have these poor people gone through in order to have such a terrifying fighting intuition?"


    Yang Fan gritted his teeth as he felt fear in his heart for the first time.


    Even though they had only exchanged blows in a hurry, the difference between the two of them was now fully displayed.


    It wasn''t that Yang Fan had never killed before, but in the battles that he had experienced, most of them were sparring with others from the same sect within the Profound Spirit Sect.


    However ¡ª


    Lin Jian this guy, it was fine if he did not attack, but the moment he did, he was rushing to kill people!


    His sword, was a killing sword practiced in mountains of corpses and seas of blood!


    "Now ¡­"


    Lin Jian took out his sword and suddenly flung the blood on the sword blade away. He stared at Yang Fan coldly with no expression on his face: "It''s your turn!"


    Yang Fan''s face tensed up, he gritted his teeth and thought to himself: "Madman, this is a madman!"


    Seemingly to find an excuse for himself, when he thought Lin Jian was a madman, his following actions, also became completely without a burden on his heart.


    Yang Fan actually turned and fled in the direction of the Greencloud City!


    His speed was extremely fast. Under the threat of death, he immediately exhausted all of his speed.


    Lin Jian frowned: "Trying to run?!"


    Saying that, he suddenly turned and followed closely behind Yang Fan.


    The two of them, one in front and one behind, passed Yinshan in an instant, causing smoke and dust to billow like two long dragons as they rushed towards Greencloud City at an extremely fast speed.


    As Yang Fan ran, he cursed in his heart.


    Only the heavens knew when this mud leg had become so powerful! He was clearly just a practitioner of Body Refinement, yet he possessed a strength that exceeded that of the Mortal Realm warrior. If it wasn''t for the fact that Yang Fan was unable to sense any trace of the metal element in his body, one might even suspect that he was hiding his realm.


    "Weirdo!"


    Yang Fan clenched his teeth, and threw out many talismans. There were sword talismans, lightning talismans and fire talismans, as though he was holding onto a large amount of items in his storage ring, not because he wanted to defeat Lin Jian, but because he wanted to be able to delay him for a period of time, and not let Lin Jian catch up to him.


    Under the heavy resistance of the crisscrossing sword qi, the furious release of thunder and the soaring of flames, Lin Jian''s speed was slightly delayed. However, the whole thing was still not slow, following closely behind Yang Fan.


    But...

 C49

    "Damn it!" I can''t catch up ¡­


    Lin Jian''s gaze darkened, anxiety could be seen in his eyes.


    If Yang Fan was allowed to escape, let alone killing a few people, even if it was an unpardonable crime, the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect''s group of elders would not allow Lin Jian to kill him.


    Yang Fan''s figure that was currently escaping trembled, his expression darkened but he did not resist. He immediately formed a few hand seals, and continued to flee.


    Sword qi swept out in all directions, and the sharp sword qi wreaked havoc in all directions. This terrifying sword intent actually burst out.


    With the strength of a Body Refinement practitioner, she had cut out a stream of sword aura that left her body. This was practically impossible in the eyes of ordinary people, and it even went against common sense.


    However, by relying on the thousand year Sword Spirit Body and the mysterious Five Elements Sword Technique, Lin Jian was able to accomplish it. The power of this sword strike had already far surpassed the limit of what Yang Fan could endure, and even an established Mortal Realm warrior would not be able to easily resist it without paying a bit of a price.


    Followed by a loud popping noise, the sword Qi sliced a human figure into two under the terrifyingly sharp blade.


    Lin Jian heaved a sigh of relief, but very quickly he raised it again.


    Because, what he cut off was not Yang Fan''s original body, but a Body Substitute Incantation!


    "It really is the style of a disciple from a large sect!"


    Lin Jian gritted his teeth as his heart surged with anger. The value of the Body Substitute Incantation was extremely precious, in the entire line of Charm Magician, only Earth rank Charm Magician who had surpassed High Rank Charm Magician were able to refine it. The value of each Body Substitute Inscription was extremely precious, at least one hundred thousand gold.


    But, who would have known, that Yang Fan''s heart was also in so much pain at this moment.


    A person can only use this talisman once in their life. This talisman of his, being able to resist all attacks below the Building Foundation Period realm, is a life-saving treasure!


    Building Foundation Period!


    This was a treasure used to guard against the Building Foundation Stage Expert!


    Although it saved his life, Yang Fan still felt that it was a loss of life and his hatred towards Lin Jian became even stronger.


    In front of him, the city wall that was as thick as a mountain was right before his eyes. The city gate was wide open and a stream of people flowed through it like water.


    "Hahahaha!"


    Yang Fan let out a wild laugh as he charged into the crowd, went through the city gates and, like a drop of water, blended into the ocean.


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian clenched his teeth, even after entering the city, he was still not willing to let it go, and continued to pursue relentlessly!


    The two continued to chase each other, soon arriving at a public square.


    At this moment, a dozen or so ordinary disciples of the Profound Spirit Sect were currently coordinating and commanding the craftsmen of the City Lord''s Mansion to build the arena and the buildings in the arena for the Heaven''s Ascension Assembly, which would be held in two days.


    This was the place with the longest history of the Greencloud City, when the Demonic Cultivator of Shadow Mountain was the tyrant of a region a hundred years ago, the northern army of the Wu Dynasty cut off the head of the Ghost King Hateful Sky, ending an incomparably dark era. In the end, this place became the most famous landscape in the Greencloud City, and whenever there were any major incidents in the city, the City Lord''s Mansion would be held in the square below the Ghost Slaying Platform.


    Yang Fan hastily escaped. Upon seeing his junior brothers busy doing their work in the Ghostblade Stage, he immediately laughed out loud, his figure flickered, and he arrived at the Ghostblade Stage.


    Lin Jian, who had chased them to here, also stopped in his tracks.


    "..." "Hu!"


    He took a deep breath and exhaled it all out. Amidst Yang Fan''s impudent laughter, he raised his head unwillingly.


    "Eh, Senior Brother, what happened to you?"


    "Why are you in such a hurry? Are you injured?" "Who did it?"


    "¡­"


    When the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple saw Yang Fan rushing over, they all felt that it was strange, so they all surrounded him and asked him questions.


    Only Xiao Huo, who knew the truth, looked at Yang Fan and Lin Jian who was below the stage. His expression became odd, and thought to himself, what the hell is Yang Fan playing at?


    "Get out of my way!"


    Yang Fan waved his hand and shouted to everyone to back off. His gaze was locked onto Lin Jian the entire time.


    He exhaled a breath of air and slowly sat on the side of the stage, but even though he was seated, he was still much taller than Lin Jian, just like how he was right now.


    "Lin Jian, are you angry?"


    "Seeing me so close but not daring to kill me, are you angry?"


    "You must be very angry and disappointed right now because I know that a few days ago, you were still an unknown trash. Now that you can grow to this point and have the power to defeat me, you must have put in a lot of effort and endured a lot of pressure. That must not be easy at all."


    "But so what? You are still you. What''s the point of working hard and becoming strong, you are only a lowly trash that cannot be valued in the family? "You hate me. You hate me for killing your errand boy. You want to kill me. You want to stab a sword into my heart ¡­"


    "But, do you dare? You don''t dare! "


    Let me tell you, what is reality? The reality is that with my background and status, I can attack you ten thousand times over, whether it''s in the open or in the dark, it doesn''t matter if someone discovers me. It''s just killing a few insignificant ants.


    "Right now, you have the ability to kill me, but you don''t dare do it. You''re afraid of provoking the revenge of the Profound Spirit Sect, afraid that you won''t be able to join a sect in the Profound Spirit Sect, afraid that your future prospects will be ruined ¡­" After saying that, Yang Fan jumped down from the stage and looked at Lin Jian face to face.


    "You, dare to kill me?!"


    Yang Fan growled, looking at Lin Jian with ridiculing eyes.


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian did not answer.


    "Hahahaha!" This is the most interesting place in the world! "


    Seeing that he had fallen silent, Yang Fan laughed out loud, turned around, tidied up his clothes and said: "Today is just the beginning, I was unable to kill you. I am sorry, but killing your errand boy can be considered as expressing my sincerity.


    I still have plenty of opportunities to kill you. I have plenty of time to accompany you and slowly play. You ¡­


    "Just wait and see!"


    With that said, Lin Jian remained silent.


    It was not only him. Even the surrounding crowd all fell into silence. From a distance away, there were quite a few people surrounding them.


    Amongst them, there were many young masters and mistresses from large clans who were gathered here to participate in the Ascension Assembly. Now that they saw a good show, they naturally wanted to join in on the fun.


    It was not a secret in the Greencloud City that there were conflicts and conflicts between Lin Jian and his. But from what Yang Fan had said just now, everyone was able to weave a complete outline of the story.


    As a result, everyone fell silent and looked at Lin Jian with a gaze that felt like a fox that had died and a rabbit that had died.


    Indeed, this was reality ¡­


    The reality was that they, who came from ordinary families, could not afford to offend a disciple from a large sect like Yang Fan. No matter what crime the other party committed, or if they had the protection of a sect, they would never have to pay a price that matched their actions. There was nothing he could do.


    Sigh, I''ve long advised you not to go against Yang Fan, you can''t afford to offend him, so why aren''t you listening?


    Gongsun Waner sighed.


    "Senior apprentice-brother ¡­"


    Xiao Wall and the rest stepped forward again, their eyebrows knitted together. Even though it was the truth, but to use such a thing to bully others in front of so many people, it still had a negative impact on the Profound Spirit Sect, "It''s also all thanks to the fact that all the elders are not around, if they had heard it, you would have imprisoned them for at least three days!"


    "Oh, hur hur!"


    Yang Fan laughed in ridicule. He turned around and glanced at Lin Jian, and said: "I killed your errand boy, and if you complain to the elders later, I''ll probably be locked up for three days, right? For a mere errand boy to be able to use his life and take three days of my confinement, he must be dead for sure. "


    "¡­"


    Lin Jian remained silent.


    "Stupid!"


    Yang Fan shook his head in disdain. The anger he brought about when he was defeated by Lin Jian had already been vented out by these words, and as he turned around, he looked at his junior brothers. Just as he was about to ask, where the elders had gone to.


    In the next moment ¡ª


    His eyes suddenly opened wide, and his eyeballs were filled with blood. They suddenly burst out as blood gushed out from his eye sockets!


    Immediately after, a silver white sharp sword tip was pulled out from his chest, and when the sword was pulled out from his chest, what burst out was actually the hot blood in Yang Fan''s heart.


    "Enough?"


    Lin Jian''s face was cold and grim, yet his expression appeared to be extremely calm: "Enough, then go and die."

 C50

    Blood dripped profusely from the cold ice sword as it was pulled out from Yang Fan''s back.


    A "pu pu" sound was heard.


    Until Lin Jian pulled the sword out, with a flick of his wrist, the blood stains on the sword were removed, but Yang Fan''s face still revealed a proud and complacent look, but now, those emotions were all filled with pain and fear. He could clearly feel that the Death God''s footsteps were approaching him.


    Some of them had even already pulled out their weapons, wanting to hack this sinner who had killed their big senior brother into a thousand pieces. However, when they thought about how Yang Fan, who was at the Mortal Realm, had died in Lin Jian''s hands, they couldn''t help but feel a little fearful.


    Therefore, they could only stare at Lin Jian and shouted: "Quickly inform the elders to come back! Something big has happened! "


    "¡­"


    Everyone was thrown into chaos.


    Lin Jian looked at Yang Fan''s corpse and heaved a sigh of relief.


    Finally, it had developed to this point.


    The Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s looked at him, their eyes filled with caution and vigilance, afraid that this villain would suddenly kill them, in order to protect themselves and escape. Now that the clan elders were not around, it would be hard to stop them with just their strength, and when the clan elders came, it would be hard for them to explain themselves.


    However, the truth proved that they were overthinking it. Lin Jian did not escape, and even when the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s took out their jade chips and sent messages to the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect s, he did not stop them, but took out his jade chip and sent a message to them.


    "Crazy, truly crazy!"


    Gongsun Waner stood in the distance. At this moment, her heart seemed to have been set ablaze as she looked at Lin Jian, and she anxiously stomped her feet.


    How could he dare ¡­


    How dare he be so audacious!


    He actually killed them just like that! And in front of so many people!


    Besides, even if you kill him, no one can stop you now. Why don''t you run? Could it be that they were counting on the Profound Spirit Sect''s elders coming over to argue with them?


    "Madman!"


    Gongsun Waner clenched her teeth, not knowing why she was in such a hurry. Seeing Lin Jian take out the jade slip, she knew that he was looking for someone to help him, but what could she do? Even if the entire Lin Family were to press down on him, it would not be able to compare to a single hair on Profound Spirit Sect.


    At this time, an explosive clap of thunder resounded behind several figures that were rushing over at extreme speed, attracting the attention of everyone present.


    What followed was an old and angry voice, "How dare you!"


    So it was the An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect who rushed over.


    Originally, they would have never left the Ghost-Slaying Platform, but today, it could be said that it was a coincidence. There was a Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple who was travelling about the Wasteland, and coincidentally, he happened to be training near the Wasteland and met with some trouble.


    The three elders who received the distress signal had no choice but to leave the city to rescue due to their opponent''s status. They busied themselves for half a day before they managed to rescue him, but just as they left the forbidden grounds and were on their way back, they received the news that Yang Fan had been killed.


    "Who did it?!"


    Three figures descended from the sky, bringing with them a formidable aura as they swept through the entire Phantom Slaying Platform.


    Flying in the air, that was a skill that only the Golden Core Realm expert s had. But in order to quickly come over, the three Building Foundation Period Elders had also used a few secret techniques.


    "It''s him!"


    When the three elders heard the voice, they looked over, and all their old faces sunk, it was obvious that they knew of Lin Jian, and one of the Elder Shi, had even said a few words to Lin Jian during his and Yang Fan''s battle, clearly showing that they thought highly of him.


    But now, even the Elder Shi became quiet, looking at Lin Jian, his face gloomy: You''re the one who killed Yang Fan?


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian calmly nodded without any hesitation.


    Immediately after, he opened his mouth and added: "At the beginning, Yang Fan and I had a few conflicts, but disciple had always thought that it was all in the spirit of youth, and a small conflict ¡­ But, today, I received a blood letter, in it was also a severed finger. It was Yang Fan who joined hands with my Lin Family''s Lin Chen, kidnapped and killed some of the elderly, women, and children of my clan.


    When I arrived, my errand boy was tormented to the point of death by him. That severed finger was precisely cut off by Yang Fan from my errand boy''s palm, and then, Yang Fan even killed my errand boy ruthlessly in front of me! "


    Lin Jian enunciated each word clearly and firmly, recounting all of the crimes that Yang Fan committed one at a time. With every sentence, everyone looked at Yang Fan''s corpse on the ground and could not help but shudder.


    "¡­"


    Elder Shi was silent at the moment, his brows knitted tightly.


    Although these things were shocking, but with his understanding of Yang Fan, this child was vicious and seemed to be something that he could do. Before, in the Profound Spirit Sect, he had heard some rumors, but because of Yang Fan''s father''s background, all of them were suppressed.


    "Shut up!"


    Just then, the other An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect made his move. With a wave of his sleeve, a fatal burst of spirit energy shot out like an arrow.


    Elder Shi was shocked awake, he then extended his hand to stop him: "Yang Lin, what are you doing?"


    He was also one of Yang Fan''s cousins. He looked at Elder Shi and spoke with a stern voice: "Since he has already admitted to killing Yang Fan and his nephew, why should we listen to what he has to say? At the moment, Junior Disciple Yang Fan is still in death state, you dare to kill the disciples of our Profound Spirit Sect, this is an unforgivable death sentence! "


    Although these words were directed towards the Profound Spirit Sect, it was still somewhat overbearing and unreasonable.


    Elder Shi frowned and said: "There is always a reason behind everything. How can you be so arbitrary when the reason is not yet determined?"


    "Humph!"


    Yang Lin coldly shouted, "Junior Master Yang Fan is already dead, what else is there to say? Even if what he said is true, the crimes that Junior Disciple Yang Fan committed should be dealt with by us, the Profound Spirit Sect. As an outsider, he has more authority than others, if he were to say that he wanted to kill someone, then where would my Profound Spirit Sect''s face be if word of this gets out? "


    "This ¡­"


    When the Elder Shi heard this, he hesitated for a moment, but still shook his head: "Even so, I should have been able to get to the bottom of this."


    "Shi Zhongxiu! Are you really going to stop me? "


    Yang Lin''s face darkened and said: "Junior Disciple Yang Fan is the son of Cloud Returning Peak''s Peak Master, Yang Zhanhai. You''re protecting an outsider like this, could it be that you want to become enemies with Peak Master Yang?!"


    With that said, Elder Shi''s face changed, he finally became silent and did not say anymore.


    Although he was a genius, and wanted to do everything he could to protect the truth, he could not do anything about the current situation. Yang Fan''s background was simply too huge, his father was the Peak Master of the Cloud Returning Peak, and although Yang Fan was not his most beloved son, he was still flesh and blood!


    In this world, only the best of men would not help others. If he did not take Lin Jian on the spot today, Yang Zhanhai would never let him off lightly.


    "Ai!"


    Elder Shi looked at Lin Jian and sighed.


    "Kid, prepare to die!"


    Yang Lin''s face turned sinister, he walked past Elder Shi and was about to kill Lin Jian with a palm.


    At this time, there were streams of people streaming in and out of the Ghostblade. The person in the lead had white hair and a pale complexion, but his imposing manner was extremely tyrannical as he charged straight forward.


    It was Nan Dingtian who rushed over with the rest of the Lin Family''s major chamber''s elites.


    "Leave him be!"


    Nan Dingtian''s eyes were scarlet red. Seeing that Yang Lin was about to attack Lin Jian, even though his own strength was not as strong as the elders from the Profound Spirit Sect, he still decisively made a move and blocked him.


    Boom! *


    Two domineering Yuan Power clashed in the air and suddenly exploded.


    Yang Lin suddenly turned his head, this was already the second time someone stopped him from killing Lin Jian, when he turned back to see the Lin Family, he coldly laughed in his heart.


    He looked at Lin Jian and mocked: "You''ve caused trouble, and now you know to look for your parents for help? Unfortunately, with just this bit of strength, your Lin Family is unable to protect you! "

 C52

    The one who bore the brunt of the blow was the Profound Spirit Sect''s Yang Lin.


    His eyebrows drooped slightly, and as he looked at Lin Jian not far away from him, his heart couldn''t help but begin to stir. Although the people from the Luoshen Family stood out to protect him, Yang Lin did not only represent himself, but also the deceased Yang Fan''s father, the Cloud Returning Peak''s Peak Master, Yang Zhanhai.


    palace woman raised his eyebrow, and looked at Lin Jian: "Young man, is this true? "Why?"


    "It''s true, senior ¡­"


    Lin Jian cupped his hands, neither servile nor overbearing, and explained to the palace woman the reason he had told him before. The latter nodded, but praised: "You killed well, and have guts!"


    Lin Jian nodded his head, but Yang Lin''s face suddenly changed, as if he ate shit.


    Wasn''t this simply slapping him in the face?!


    "Humph!"


    Yang Lin coldly snorted, as if he lost his patience. He said, "Sir, could it be that you want to fight with my Profound Spirit Sect for the sake of this boy?"


    As the sound of his voice faded, the expressions of the crowd all changed, and even the atmosphere became a lot more tense.


    However, palace woman only sneered and waved his big sleeve.


    Boom! *


    With a muffled sound, an invisible surge of strength suddenly smashed into Yang Lin''s chest. There were the sounds of several bones breaking, followed by Yang Lin spitting out a mouthful of blood. His entire body seemed to be crushed by a war chariot as he was sent flying, crashing into a stone tower.


    Immediately after, the massive force did not stop. It actually pierced through the stone tower, and with a loud crash, Yang Lin''s body was crushed under the pile of rubble.


    "A mere Building Foundation Period outer elder dares to talk about a war in front of me? This is so funny! "


    The palace woman sneered lightly, and said: "The so-called Eight Peaks of Profound Spirit Sect, are merely the three peaks of the outer sect of the five peaks of the inner sect, and the so-called Peak Master of Cloud Returning Peak, Yang Zhanhai, is just a mere outer sect peak master, yet you dare to take it out to suppress my Luoshen Family? A war? What big words! "Not to mention you, even call out the backer behind you. See if he dares to say those two words in front of me?"


    "¡­"


    Yang Lin spat out a mouthful of blood, but was unable to say a single word.


    Seeing Yang Lin''s injuries were so serious that he was in danger of dying, the two Elder Shi s immediately went up to him. Seeing Yang Lin''s injuries were so severe that he was on the verge of death, they did not care about saying anything else and quickly cleaned up the rubble and protected the person''s heart veins.


    Actually, the words that Elder Yang Lin said about war at least ten times a year in the outside world were all used to threaten people. It was like an ordinary power, within the Wu Dynasty, even if it were three of the same level sects, they would still have to think it over in their hearts.


    Luoshen Family, is that something that you can easily threaten?


    That was a power that was outside of Wu Dynasty! Even if I kill you today, it would be hard for Profound Spirit Sect to say anything.


    "The two of you are also elders of the Profound Spirit Sect, right? You heard what he said. "


    palace woman stepped forward slowly and asked: "Are we going to fight?"


    "..." "Ugh!"


    "I dare not, senior is too serious!"


    Elder Shi and Yang Lin were stunned, and immediately waved their hands, under the pressure of palace woman''s aura, they couldn''t help but perspire, and their teeth were itching from their hatred. At the same time, their efforts to save Yang Lin became much heavier, causing the dying An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect to groan in pain. Yin.


    "Since that''s the case, we''ll take this youth with us." If you have any other questions, ask your sect master to speak with Luo Shui personally. " The palace woman said indifferently.


    "I don''t dare ¡­"


    The two of them claimed that they did not dare to do so but cold sweat flowed down their backs.


    Seeing that the situation had developed to this point, Lin Jian knew that the danger that was coming from the Profound Spirit Sect had been resolved. He took a step forward, and when he passed by the Elder Shi, he stopped, and said: "Thank you very much for your help just now."


    "Where ¡­"


    Elder Shi was a little embarrassed, he shook his head and sighed: "I didn''t really help you much."


    "Elder Shi is too modest, under that kind of situation, there aren''t many people who can help me speak a few words. Lin Jian will remember your kind intentions. If it were to happen, I would probably not be able to participate in the Heaven''s Ascension Assembly. Otherwise, I would definitely have to find an opportunity in the sect to repay Elder Shi. "


    Lin Jian said with regret.


    Elder Shi laughed and said: "If you are still willing, I am willing to give you my place as a fixed disciple."


    "Can I?"


    Lin Jian''s eyes lit up.


    "Ugh ¡­"


    The Elder Shi was startled for a moment. He was originally just being casually polite, thinking that with the Luoshen Family''s blessing, Lin Jian would not come to his Profound Spirit Sect as a disciple. He did not expect Lin Jian to express such intentions, which surprised him a little. But the words that came out, were not easily taken back.


    After a moment of silence, he said, "Naturally. After all, everyone here has seen how strong you are. Although some unpleasant things have happened, it has been successfully resolved. Moreover ¡­ You have already obtained our An elder of the Profound Spirit Sect''s Yun Daozi''s legacy, so it would not be excessive for you to obtain a fixed position. "


    "Alright."


    "..." "Hur hur, alright."


    Elder Shi laughed bitterly, nodded his head, and gave Lin Jian a few keepsake representing his identity as a disciple.


    On the other side, the battle between Nan Dingtian and Nan Dingtian had also stopped.


    The white-haired elder gasped for breath and came to Lin Jian''s side. With regards to his old age and the hard battle he had with Lin Zhenfeng, the consumption of energy must have been huge.


    "What''s going on ¡­"


    Nan Dingtian looked at Lin Jian, and in the corner of his eyes, he secretly pointed at the palace woman, his eyes revealing a look of worry.


    "I''m fine."


    Lin Jian shook his head, he was quiet for a moment, and then said: "We are friends."


    He had originally thought that Lin Jian was involved in some kind of earth-shattering event and was afraid that he would suffer a loss. However, if it was because of friendship, he naturally didn''t have any concerns in this regard, and instead felt gratified looking at him.


    "¡­"


    For a moment, Lin Jian could not help but bitterly smile.


    Although the relationship between him and Luo Moxian was indeed friendly, the real reason why he brought her into the arena was not because of this.


    Instead ¡­ He told Luo Moxian the news of the dragon vein in her body.


    The reason Luo Moxian came to protect him, was also because of the dragon vein.


    palace woman looked at him with a smile and said, "Miss has something to talk to you about, let''s talk properly."


    Lin Jian did not speak, he took a deep breath and nodded towards her, his heart feeling uneasy.


    However, the road was already laid out in front of him. Even if he didn''t want to go, he had to go.

 C53

    In the end, Lin Jian left the Ghostblade and followed the palace woman to return to the Xiushan''s hidden bamboo tower.


    had visited this place many times in the past two years, but this time, he was able to feel a very distinct sense of strangeness. After the four big words "Luoshen Family" converged on this golden signboard, this ordinary bamboo house had also become different.


    But Luo Moxian''s attitude toward him was still the same as usual.


    Luo Moxian asked himself.


    "Good tea."


    Lin Jian took a sip and exclaimed in admiration, he then placed down the teacup and said slowly: "Since we have been friends for so many years, it would be better to speak of it simply. I am very curious, what is the reason behind your search for the dragon vein, it can''t be that you want to sacrifice me for some evil sacrifice, right?"


    Luo Moxian covered her mouth and laughed, then asked: "If that''s really the case, are you afraid?"


    "I''m afraid there''s nothing that can be done."


    Lin Jian laughed bitterly and shrugged his shoulders brazenly.


    But in fact...


    If the Luoshen Family really wanted to use his dragon fountain blood as an offering, or something else that would harm him, Lin Jian would definitely resist.


    Although he had an expert from the aurine stage overseeing the battle, Lin Jian was also around ten percent certain that he could force the woman in front of him and use her life as a threat and as a bargaining chip.


    Fortunately, this was not the case.


    Luo Moxian let out a faint sigh, put down the teacup and said: "The reason I''m searching for the dragon''s vein, is to save my sister."


    "Hmm?"


    Lin Jian frowned, his eyes revealing a trace of doubt. What kind of illness could possibly be cured by using a dragon''s vein?


    "Some... They used a secret technique to injure Big Sister and buried poison in her soul, in an attempt to destroy the fate of our Luoshen Family and her talent. "


    When Lin Jian heard this, although it was just a few simple words, they allowed him to comprehend some of the secrets, and he could not help but mutter to himself, "As long as you ruin your sister''s talent and soul, you can affect the fate of the entire Luoshen Family ¡­ Could it be that your sister is this generation''s Luo Shen? "


    "You know a lot."


    Luo Moxian laughed, but in the depths of her eyes that were like black gemstones, Lin Jian saw a trace of a different emotion.


    "You praise too much. But in short, the reason why you''re looking for a dragon fountain is because you''re relying on the luck of the dragon vein to dispel the poison curse in your sister''s soul? This is really a very creative idea. " Lin Jian said, at the same time, he heaved a sigh of relief in his heart. If it was because of this reason, then his losses weren''t too big.


    "So, you will help me, right?"


    Luo Moxian asked.


    "Of course."


    Lin Jian nodded without hesitation.


    Using Qi to treat others was a small matter to Lin Jian. Just now, Luo Moxian had saved his life, and in return, it could be said to be extremely suitable.


    Luo Moxian laughed in satisfaction, her large eyes bent like crescent moons. She had wanted to say something, but after thinking for a bit, she said to him: "I know, something has happened to you recently, and you may have some problems that need to be resolved. I will get Void Merchant Guild to help you with these."


    "..." "Thank you."


    Lin Jian was silent for a moment, before thanking him seriously.


    With Luo Moxian''s words, he could finally clear away some of her worries.


    At the same time, in the Lin Clan.


    Lin Zhenfeng and Nan Dingtian had a huge battle on the Ghost-Slaying Platform. When the people from Luoshen Family appeared, and the matter was not long over, he immediately rushed back to the clan grounds.


    "Father, how is it?"


    The moment they entered the door, Lin Yan excitedly welcomed them and asked excitedly: "I heard that trash Lin Jian had killed Profound Spirit Sect''s inner disciple Yang Fan. He should have already been executed by the Profound Spirit Sect''s elders by now, right? Is that trash dead or not? Father, why are you ¡­ "


    Before he could finish, there was a loud ''smack'' sound as Lin Yan''s face swelled up. He covered his face, and looked at Lin Zhenfeng in disbelief.


    "Idiot!" Even the Lin Family is going to be killed by you! "


    Lin Zhenfeng scolded.


    Soon after, he rushed into the study room and used a jade slip to send messages to all the stewards in the second branch and immediately gathered here.


    Seeing this scene, Lin Yan was panic-stricken and could not help but ask: "Father, Father, what happened? Why are you packing up? "These ¡­"


    "Cut the crap!"


    Lin Zhenfeng looked at him in disappointment and said: "Go back immediately and collect all the important things. Afterwards, you will withdraw from the Greencloud City in the middle of the night. Who knows where that trash managed to get his hands on a big backer, which is the Luoshen Family! "


    "..." Luo, Luoshen Family?! "


    Lin Yan opened his eyes wide, his face was filled with disbelief. An existence of this level, was practically floating in the clouds, completely untouchable. Just with that piece of trash, Lin Jian, how could he have such a backer? When he explained the problem, Lin Zhenfeng did not know the reason either.


    "How would laozi know where that piece of trash found a Luoshen Family to be his backer ¡­"


    Lin Zhenfeng cursed under his breath and said: "But, before the situation is settled, before we understand how close the relationship between that trash and the Luoshen Family is, it''s best for us to not show ourselves, or else the consequences will be unimaginable. Let us go outside the city to avoid the limelight first!"


    "Good, good ¡­"


    Lin Yan agreed and quickly went back to pack up.


    Before long, all the members of the second branch had gathered and arrived at the Lin Residence''s back door.


    "Let''s go!"


    Lin Zhenfeng walked in front and led everyone out from the courtyard.


    It was precisely because Nan Dingtian was not in the palace right now, and had gone to the Shuntian Escort Office to look for his family, that was why they had the chance to unite without being obstructed. At the same time, in order to prevent Nan Dingtian, who had returned in a fit of rage, from blocking their path, Lin Zhenfeng and the rest had no choice but to hurry up.


    But ¡ª


    Unexpectedly, just as they stepped out, Lin Zhenfeng and the rest were stopped.


    "Yo, isn''t this the head of the Lin Clan? What a coincidence!"


    Cao Manager led a group of warriors from Void Merchant Guild and stood at the end of the road. With a smile, he looked at him and said: "This large family is in a hurry, where are they going?"


    "Cao, you want to stop me?!"


    Lin Zhenfeng frowned and asked coldly. After what happened on the Ghost-Slaying Platform, he already knew that the Void Merchant Guild and Lin Jian share the same pants.


    "Not at all."


    The Cao Manager politely replied, "The word ''block'' is a bit too heavy. I have my subordinates waiting for you here, but I do not wish to disappoint Brother Lin when he returns."


    Lin Zhenfeng gnashed his teeth, and said: "Void Merchant Guild has never participated in any clan battles before, could it be that for a mere Lin Jian, you all want to make an exception?"


    "That''s right!"


    "Cut the crap!" Since you have eaten the heart of a bear, and want to obstruct my path, don''t blame me for being impolite! " Lin Zhenfeng snorted, leading the Lin Family troops, he suddenly rushed forward and fought fiercely with Cao Manager and the rest, as though he wanted to carve out a path of blood.


    Before this, the Void Merchant Guild had never participated in the struggles of any clans in public before, so people only knew of them as a group of powerful merchants, but as to how strong they were, no one knew anything about them, even Lin Zhenfeng was the same.


    Until this moment ¡ª


    When Void Merchant Guild revealed her fangs and claws, Lin Zhenfeng was shocked.


    A total of five Building Foundation Stage Expert s suppressed the Lin Family troops in an instant, rendering them unable to turn their backs.


    Those were the five Building Foundation Stage Expert s!


    Being as strong as the three great families, being able to have three Building Foundation Stage Expert s holding their fort was already considered very impressive, but Cao Manager and the others, who were born in a merchant guild, were actually able to have such background. This truly shocked the people around them, but if they knew that Void Merchant Guild was backing them up, they would probably not be too surprised.


    Looking at Lin Zhenfeng who had been suppressed, Cao Manager laughed, and said: "It''s all thanks to Brother Lin, the things that Miss Luo handed over to me, can be completed. The Cao family''s rise to the Divine Capital is already within reach, how can I let you rats spoil a pot of porridge?"


    "..." "Bah!"


    Lin Zhenfeng spat out a mouthful of blood, but he had no strength to lower his head. At the same time, he was besieged by three Building Foundation Stage Expert s.


    "Take them away for me and send them back to the Lin Clan Residence. Escort them all, leave a portion of the people there to guard them and wait for Sir Lin Jian to return. The remaining people will follow me to the Shuntian Escort Office and capture all of the people who betrayed Brother Lin. " The Cao Manager gave the order and led the group of people away.

 C54

    When Cao Manager led his men and prepared to head to Shuntian Escort Office, he coincidentally saw Nan Dingtian who had rushed back in a hurry, and the two groups of people bumped into each other.


    "Elder Nan, you guys ¡­"


    In the Shuntian Escort Office, the Nan father and son had just witnessed an absolutely tragic scene.


    Nan Dingtian''s hoarse voice gave his thanks, but Deacon Nan Yang was already unable to control the hatred and pain in his heart. He rushed into the dungeon, grabbed Lin Zhenfeng by the neck and roared: "What your son Lin Chen did, did you know! Do you know! Say something! "


    "¡­"


    The Lin father and son did not reply, their eyes filled with despair.


    In the darkness of the night, blood flowed.


    When Lin Jian returned to the Lin Clan, everything was already settled. The main members of the Lin Clan''s second branch, including Patriarch Lin Zhenfeng and his son Lin Yan, were all dead. The neutral faction had all turned to the major chamber within one night, and the Shuntian Escort Office no longer existed.


    In this internal conflict of the Lin Family, even though the major chamber was undoubtedly the victor, their losses were still extremely disastrous.


    A sorrowful atmosphere pervaded the entire Lin Clan''s courtyard.


    However ¡­


    After the turmoil, there were naturally many things that needed to be taken care of. And the one who bore the brunt of it was the one who would take over as the next head of the family.


    Logically speaking, Lin Jian should not have allowed the position of Patriarch.


    But honestly speaking, Lin Jian did not take a small family of a Greencloud City seriously. His heart, in the entire Nine Regions Continent, naturally would not be bound by the position of Patriarch in the Greencloud City. Other than him, there was no one else in the entire Lin Family.


    The Lin Family''s major chamber s had all died, leaving only Lin Jian as the sole seedling.


    Although there were still some neutral parties in the Second Branch that hadn''t participated in the internal conflict, the position of Patriarch couldn''t be given to them no matter what.


    In the end, after discussing it over and over again, it was still Lin Jian who came to a decision. "From today onwards, the Lin Family will no longer exist. The matter of the internal battle started because of me. Cousin sister and Warmth also died because of me. If I don''t do something for the Uncle Nan and Brother-in-law, I won''t feel at ease.


    "How can this be?"


    Nan Dingtian decisively shook his head and rejected, saying righteously: "Like what we said before, you are carrying the title of Patriarch, Yang''er and I will help you manage your clan''s affairs." In the end, Lin Jian used his absence as a threat and finally forced Nan Dingtian to agree.


    Finally...


    The Lin Family had changed owners and was replaced by the Nan Family. The first Patriarch, Nan Dingtian.


    After the chaos ended, everything went on as usual.


    The competition continued, and many disciples from the various families were competing to obtain the Mysterious Spirit Sect disciple s'' spots.


    But...


    This grand event, which should have been the center of attention of the entire city, had now become dull after the incident with Lin Jian. Everyone still fought with all their might for this cause, but after obtaining glory, they faintly felt that it was very boring. Compared to what Lin Jian was doing, all of this seemed like a small matter.


    The protagonist of this series of events was already on his way to the capital.


    Above the clear sky, there were no clouds.


    In the deep blue sky, a Cloud Boat pierced through the sky.


    On top of the Cloud Boat, Lin Jian had just finished a period of cultivation. He stood up, walked to the side of the Cloud Boat deck, and looked around at the clouds which were passing by at an extremely fast speed.


    He had lived for two lifetimes, and this was the first time he rode a Cloud Boat to ascend to the skies.


    "How is it?"


    Luo Moxian''s voice came from behind him, and she said softly, "How do you feel when you ascend the sky for the first time?"


    Although this was his first time climbing onto a Cloud Boat, it was not his first time flying into the sky. In his previous life, when he was a Sword Spirit, Bai Cangtian was already an Aurous Core stage expert and had the ability to fly in the air.


    But if he really had to answer ¡­


    Lin Jian thought for a moment, then said: "It''s very peaceful."


    "That''s right, Serenity."


    Luo Moxian laughed and walked to his side. Because of the existence of the Cloud Boat barrier, they could not feel the intense wind.


    At this moment, the woman turned her head to look at him, "You are indeed different from many others. I asked the same question to others before, but their answers were all conquests, the earth beneath my feet, and the like. How boring."


    "..." "Hehe."


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose and laughed helplessly. In fact, the first time he flew in the sky, his thoughts were similar to this. Now that he felt peaceful, he was just used to this feeling of flying around.


    "Aunt Yue has just taught you a method to control the dragon fountain Qi. Are you familiar with it now?"


    Luo Moxian asked.


    Lin Jian nodded and said: "It''s about time. According to this speed, we should reach the Divine Capital in about two hours. We should have enough time."


    "That''s good."


    Luo Moxian laughed, then touched the veil on his face and said: "The black spots on my face, was a secret technique planted for me by the clan elders. I originally wanted to use this to refine the dragon''s vein, but who would have thought ¡­ Back then, you relied on this to know that the thing I was looking for was the dragon vein, right? "


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian nodded his head, admitting it, but it caused the girl to snort.


    "Since you knew I was looking for the dragon fountain, why didn''t you tell me? If it wasn''t for what happened, would you have continued hiding it from me?" Luo Moxian blinked her bright eyes.


    "Yes."


    Lin Jian nodded his head again, and said honestly: "A man with treasures is innocent, but a boy with treasures like me, how can I not be cautious?"


    Luo Moxian snorted again, and asked: "Then why did you say it afterwards?"


    "There''s nothing we can do ¡­"


    Lin Jian spread out his hands, and said: "If you''re stupid, you will kill Yang Fan. If I don''t hug your leg, I''m afraid I will lose my life. Moreover, we are still friends, so I am willing to believe you."


    "You''re really annoying. Only when something happens will you be willing to believe me."


    Luo Moxian scolded, but Lin Jian could see that she wasn''t angry. In fact, even if she hadn''t asked in her heart, he could already guess the answer to these questions. If Lin Jian only knew how to say something nicer to listen to, and lacked an honest heart, then Luo Moxian would really alienate him.


    As the two talked, palace woman, who was called Aunt Yue by Luo Moxian, pulled open a curtain in the cabin of the Cloud Boat, and looked at their backs with a smile.


    "From young, Miss has always viewed Lord Luo Shen as her goal. She has trained diligently since she was young, but I''ve never seen her chat so happily with others before ¡­" "It''s a pity that the family background of this young man isn''t right ¡­" When Aunt Yue thought about this, he could not help but shake his head and sigh.


    Then, she cleared her throat and interrupted the two people''s conversation. With a smile on her face, she called Lin Jian over to test the results of his training.


    "Go ¡­"


    A hint of pity flashed past Luo Moxian''s eyes. It was obvious that she still wanted to continue chatting, but in her heart, she focused on proper business.


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose, followed Aunt Yue into the cabin and displayed the circulation of the Dragon Yuan Power and dragon fountain Qi in front of her. After looking at it, Aunt Yue nodded his head in satisfaction.


    She hesitated for a moment, and as if to make up for something, she laughed softly: "Young man, I have a secret method here that can make use of the characteristics of the Dragon Yuan Power to cultivate a special martial skill. It was originally prepared by the clan for young lady to control the dragon''s vein, you ¡­ Do you want to learn it? "


    "Of course."


    Lin Jian nodded his head without hesitation. Since there was such a good thing, how could he be willing to be courteous?

 C55 Dragon Guardian Villa

    The secret technique taught by the Aunt Yue was called the dragon-swimming, it was a movement technique with a large amount of history. A thousand years ago, the expert who created the Wu Dynasty had comprehended a unique skill after refining the Dragon Vein. The entire set consisted of seven moves, collectively known as the Seven Ultimate Dragon Strikes, and the dragon-swimming was one of them.


    In the entire world, the only person who possessed the Dragon Bloodline was the Emperor of the. At that time, Emperor Long Yuan was also one of the strongest in the world, so Lin Jian was naturally looking forward to his cultivation technique.


    "This dragon-swimming technique uses the Dragon Yuan Power to run through the entire body, turning into a dragon and soaring through the four seas. It can invade and slay the enemy and can also travel through the rain of spears and arrows. It''s extremely powerful ¡­"


    Aunt Yue''s expression became solemn as she started to explain to him the specific incantations for the martial skills. Lin Jian concentrated and thought quickly, not daring to miss a single syllable.


    After he finished speaking, the Aunt Yue smiled and said: "That''s it, as to how to train it, you need to find out for yourself. Although the movement technique is mysterious, only the warriors who have refined the dragon fountain can use it, I have never practiced it before, so I am unable to give you the detailed guidance."


    "That''s enough, thank you."


    Lin Jian cupped his hands and walked out of the cabin, to the deck to continue his cultivation.


    When Aunt Yue saw him leave, he heaved a sigh of relief. The reason for giving him the cultivation technique was firstly so that he could pay for his trip here, and secondly, to distract him so that he wouldn''t let Luo Moxian get too close to him.


    Although the two of them became close friends through luck, their identities and backgrounds were still completely different. Aunt Yue was very afraid that Luo Moxian would fall in love with Lin Jian, because it was very difficult for the two of them to be together.


    However, on the deck, things were progressing in a direction that the Aunt Yue did not want.


    Luo Moxian was playing her zither, seeing Lin Jian''s strange figure, she jumped up and down on the deck, and could not help but look over curiously. After looking at him for a bit, she smiled and asked: Are you training dragon-swimming?


    "Yeah."


    Lin Jian nodded and said, "It was taught to me by Aunt Yue. She is a good person."


    After the Aunt Yue heard this, she laughed bitterly with mixed emotions. She then saw Luo Moxian walking towards Lin Jian, and said: "Previously, when I was bored and idling in Xiushan, I had studied this technique before. If you do not mind, I have a few thoughts that I would like you to help me verify."


    "Sure."


    Lin Jian did not reject anyone. After Luo Moxian told them her thoughts, the more she heard, the more she felt interested in them. The two of them had very good innate talent in martial arts, with this dragon-swimming technique as the foundation, they chatted about the world and not long later, Luo Moxian''s bell-like laughter came from the deck.


    "¡­"


    The corner of Aunt Yue''s mouth twitched.


    It was a good thing that not long after, the Cloud Boat arrived above the capital. The moment they entered the air, everyone on the boat seemed to feel a gaze.


    Even though it only lasted for a split-second, the pressure that was faintly discernible was transmitted over firmly.


    Aunt Yue was silent. He sent out his divine sense and the pressure disappeared immediately. Following that, a beam of light shot over, pulling the Cloud Boat down to the ground of the Divine Capital.


    "We''re here."


    Seeing the Cloud Boat fall to the ground, Luo Moxian stood up and called out to Lin Jian.


    The three of them walked down the Cloud Boat. With a wave of their hand, the Aunt Yue kept the huge Cloud Boat into her storage ring.


    It was specially set up by the Divine Capital to receive the Cloud Boat. If someone did not abide by the rules and barged into the vicinity of the Divine Capital, they would be attacked by a countless number of strong individuals in an instant.


    "Who are the three of you?"


    At this time, a professional receptionist came forward and politely asked.


    The Aunt Yue walked forward slowly and took out the order badge that represented the Luoshen Family. After showing it to the man, he said, "Bring us to the Dragon Guardian Villa."


    Earlier, Luo Moxian had mentioned that after her sister, Luo Shen had been poisoned by the poison curse, in order to temporarily alleviate the situation, she could only use the Dragon Vein Qi that was already present in the Wu Dynasty to suppress them. The Sacred Dragon Pool in the Dragon Guardian Villa was the place where the Dragon Veins were located.


    "So you are an esteemed guest of the Luoshen Family, excuse me!"


    Seeing the order badge, the receptionist looked a little more reverent. With a softer tone, she said: "Please follow me over, we will have someone specially send you to the Dragon Guardian Villa."


    The three of them crossed the square and got into a luxurious carriage. Two single-horned demonic beasts were pulling the carriage, their steps were as fast as flying. Inside the carriage was spacious and comfortable, and there were a few young and beautiful maids carefully waiting on the side.


    Not long after ¡­


    At the entrance of the mountain, there was a lifelike dragon statue that was filled with a terrifying pressure. On both sides of the entrance, there were even hundreds of soldiers clad in armor, guarding the Dragon Guardian Villa that represented the destiny of Wu Dynasty.


    "The three of you, this is the only stop for the car. I''m afraid you''ll all have to leave by yourselves."


    The coachman respectfully said.


    The three of them nodded and got off the carriage. When they arrived at the entrance, Aunt Yue took out her badge and someone immediately led them into the villa.


    Along the way, Lin Jian kept quiet, and silently experienced the glory of the Divine Capital.


    It wasn''t his first time in the city.


    In his previous life, Bai Cangtian had joined the Celestial Sect, and with his identity as a Successor Disciple, he headed towards the Wilderness Battlefield, and made a brilliant meritorious deed. After a war ended, he was promoted to an elder by the Celestial Sect, and that was when he brought Lin Jian, who was the Sword Spirit, to the Divine Capital to receive rewards from the dynasty.


    Now that he had revisited this place, it was inevitable that it would bring back some memories, causing him to sigh in his heart. Things have changed, but people have changed.


    "What are you thinking about?"


    Luo Moxian asked softly, seeing that Lin Jian was shaking his head, she did not care, and said: "It''s already late, I will arrange for you to stay at Dragon Guardian Villa, and we will meet sister tomorrow."


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian replied and laughed: "I just happen to need some time to comprehend this dragon-swimming technique."


    "It''s better if you rest up. Tomorrow you still need to heal your sister, so don''t tire yourself out too much."


    Luo Moxian suggested.


    Lin Jian was startled, then remembered, smiling bitterly as he nodded his head.


    Following a maid, they came to a quiet residence. Luo Moxian and Aunt Yue were not far away, but because of the difference between males and females, they were separated by a courtyard.


    In order to conserve energy, Lin Jian only cultivated for a short while before he laid on the bed and peacefully slept. During the night, a few people slowly moved into the courtyard next to him.


    The next day, early in the morning.


    Luo Moxian had come to find him early.


    Lin Jian had already washed his face and rinsed his mouth, he sat in the courtyard and waited, seeing her come, he smiled and asked: "Are you bringing me to see your sister?"


    Luo Moxian nodded her head, and said: "I saw my sister last night, but I never thought that in Dragon Guardian Villa, there would be so many famous pill refiners and doctors, wanting to cure her disease. I have discussed it with elder sister. I want you to take a test as an ordinary doctor. Of course, you don''t need to do anything.


    "It sounds a little troublesome, but I''ll do whatever you need me to do."


    Lin Jian shrugged and smiled as he agreed.


    Later that night, Lin Jian received a letter. Following the address written on the letter, he arrived outside the Dragon Guardian Villa''s Sacred Dragon Pool.


    In this place, there was a giant palace. It was the temporary residence of Goddess Luo.


    At this moment, in the main hall.


    Dozens of famous pill refiners and doctors were gathered in the vicinity of Wu Dynasty and were discussing amongst themselves.


    "Master Bai, so you''re here too?" "What a coincidence."


    "Li Changhe, you, a quack doctor, actually wants to cure Lord Luo Shen''s illness? I heard that even the Godly Doctor was helpless against it.


    "Humph!" If you dare to come and embarrass yourself, what can''t I do? "Cut the crap, we''ll see the truth later!"


    "¡­"


    These people were all famous masters in the medical realm and were all very familiar with each other. Gathering together, they would naturally bring them together as well, and once Lin Jian walked into the hall with the letter in his hand, everyone looked at him with a trace of surprise in their eyes. It was obvious that they had never seen him before.

 C56 Herba Herba Herba Herba Euphorbiae

    Lin Jian walked into the hall and attracted everyone''s attention.


    He looked around, but didn''t come into contact with anyone. He found a place to sit and waited calmly.


    "Who is this person?"


    A few people whispered to each other, and curiously looked at Lin Jian. However, after they communicated with each other for a while, they all said that they did not know, and thus, their interest also stopped. These doctors were all important figures at the top of the industry, so they naturally did not have anything to pay attention to when it came to a junior like Lin Jian.


    The discussion was as usual.


    Lin Jian listened for a while before understanding the whole situation.


    He was invited by the Fourth Prince to the Dragon Guardian Villa to treat Luoshen''s illness. Originally, he had thought that since his name was spread far and wide, he would definitely cure it, but after looking at it for a while, he said that there was nothing he could do, that he only had one disciple left to look after Luoshen.


    This matter caused a huge upheaval in the medical field in an extremely short amount of time.


    After all ¡­


    Li Wangyan was publicly acknowledged as the number one genius of the medical path, a disease that even he couldn''t cure. If it was solved by him, what kind of honor would it be?


    That was why there were so many people in the capital. Countless famous doctors and alchemists were trying to solve the problem on Luoshen''s body.


    "The name of the person, the shadow of the tree. Li Wangyan is regarded as the number one doctor of the world, but he can still easily put down his pride and say that he is unable to cure Luoshen''s illness. This kind of magnanimity is not something that an ordinary person can possess. "


    Lin Jian listened for a while, then sighed in his heart: "But I can''t blame him for that, the poison in Luo Shen''s soul is, after all, a Dragon Meridian, this kind of divine object with great luck, can only be used to suppress the poison. Li Wangyan does not have the Dragon Meridian on him, and it''s extremely difficult for him to do something like that."


    On the other side, the doctors were discussing about Luoshen''s condition.


    "I really don''t know what kind of illness Lord Luo Shen is suffering from, to the point where even Great Master Li Wangyan is helpless to do anything about it. The doctors of our Four Observation Sects are most adept at reading and hearing about the ways of the world, and if we can spend some time with him and observe his pathology, perhaps we might be able to find a way to solve his problem."


    "Haha, I am afraid you are not crazy. You even dare to think about such things? She is the Holy Maiden of the Luoshen Family, one of the eight great families, and one of the nobles of the Eight Great Clans.


    "No matter how noble his identity is, he is still a patient. If we don''t carefully examine the pathology and can''t even find the cause, how can we think of a way to cure him?"


    "It''s not that I don''t want to give you a chance, but someone will bring a trace of Sir Luo Shen''s blood and soul mark in a while. Only doctors who can see through her will have the qualifications to see her and treat her.


    "¡­"


    Although this conversation was like cold water, it didn''t extinguish the flames in the hearts of many.


    They were most likely here to try their luck. Moreover, even if they did not pass the first stage of the examination, the Dragon Guardian Villa would still give them a generous reward as they were to serve as carriages.


    When the eight noble clans took action, they naturally were generous.


    Every hour, someone would deliver a few rare medicines as compensation for their wait.


    "This is ¡­ Windlight Grass?"


    Lin Jian looked at an extra potted plant on the table and accidentally discovered that he seemed to recognize this thing. In his previous life, in order to cultivate a certain kind of vision technique, Bai Cangtian had once looked for this kind of medicinal ingredient. After soaking it in water and applying it to his eyes, it could strengthen a martial artist''s eyesight.


    Since he had nothing to do, Lin Jian poured himself a cup of water and took the leaves off. Just as he was about to soak in the water and take them out and apply them to his eyes, he heard laughter coming from all directions.


    "This young man really doesn''t have good eyesight. He''s trying to get rid of the heaven''s treasures!"


    "It seems like he views this Mighty Light Grass as a low-grade Mighty Wind Grass, and it''s actually being used directly under water."


    "In my sect, this kind of low level mistake will only be committed by new disciples that have just entered for half a year. Didn''t this young man enter the main hall with a letter? How come he doesn''t even have this little pharmacological foundation?"


    "¡­"


    Everyone frowned, and started pointing at Lin Jian.


    "Ugh." Lin Jian was startled, he observed the leaves carefully, and discovered that they were indeed different from the Wind Bright Grass he had seen in his previous life. He knew that he had accidentally made a fool of himself, and was a little embarrassed, but fortunately, everyone was a doctor, so he could not say much to him, a junior.


    An enthusiastic white-bearded doctor even pointed out to him, "The Crimsonbright Grass doesn''t just look similar to the Windlight Grass, its medicinal properties are basically the same as well. However, the Windlight Grass can only increase one''s eyesight, while the Brilliant Grass has the ability to restore light to the blind."


    "So that''s how it is."


    Lin Jian laughed and looked at him hesitantly: "Then I should be ¡­"


    The white-bearded doctor stroked his beard and laughed, "Since you have already pulled out the leaf, the effects of the medicine will quickly dissipate. Why don''t you use it as a more effective Windlight Grass? It won''t be wasted to such a worthless extent."


    "Thank you, senior."


    Lin Jian cupped his hands and expressed his gratitude.


    The white-bearded man shook his head but didn''t pay it any heed. Before he could reply, an arrogant snort came from the other side.


    "You white beard, and you are pretending to be a good person. This kid can''t even tell where the letter was stolen from, nor is he here to cheat about the reward. You were in the company of this kind of people all day, no wonder your disciples are all immoral hypocrites! "" No wonder ¡­ "" No, no.


    Earlier, she and the white-bearded old woman had a quarrel in the palace. According to the people who heard, the old woman''s daughter was once married to a disciple under the white-bearded old man, yet in the end, she was injured by the old woman. As a result, the two of them had a grudge.


    And although her words were said to ridicule the white bearded man, it also included Lin Jian.


    "You slut, you are truly full of nonsense. I ¡­"


    With a sullen expression, the white-bearded man turned his head and started arguing with the old woman again. Seeing this, the surrounding people hurriedly stepped forward to stop them. After a few rounds, the situation calmed down.


    Lin Jian watched on the side but was extremely helpless. Taking advantage of the medicinal power not having dispersed, he placed the Supreme Brilliant Grass on his eyes. It was as the saying goes, if one can''t see, one''s heart won''t be annoyed.


    Not long after ¡­


    A young man wearing a bright yellow dragon robe walked into the hall. When everyone saw him, their expressions turned solemn. They cupped their hands and greeted him, "Greetings, Your Highness!" This person was the fourth prince of the Wu Dynasty Royal Family. His name was Zhu Yan and he was the owner of the Dragon Guardian Villa.


    "Everyone, I''ve come from afar. Thank you for your hard work, there is no need for you to be so courteous."


    Zhu Yan spoke to the crowd with the aura of a royal family and the gentle smile on her face held a trace of arrogance.


    Seeing that, Lin Jian felt the cold aura in front of his eyes dissipate, he took the leaf off, and when he opened his eyes, he felt that his vision had become much clearer.


    On the other side, Zhu Yan was conversing with many doctors. As the owner of the house, a round of pleasantries was unavoidable. After she finished speaking, the atmosphere had livened up and only then did she get to the main topic.


    "Everyone ¡­"


    Zhu Yan lifted her hand, attracting everyone''s attention. He took out a crystal clear pearl, its entire surface was transparent, but a drop of blood was actually present in the center, "This is one drop of Miss Luo''s blood, the imprint of her divine soul is imprinted on it. You all just need to carefully observe, if you discover anything, you can write it on the paper."


    As he spoke, he placed the pearl on the table in the middle of the hall. At the same time, he had the maids distribute the ink and paper to him.


    "He''s coming."


    Lin Jian glanced at the pearl, but everyone around him had already surrounded him. All of their eyes were wide open as they used all kinds of secret techniques, trying to figure out what was going on. However, Lin Jian had already known from the very beginning that Luo Shen was ill, so he naturally had the pleasure of cheating.


    With Luo Moxian at the back, even if she handed over the white paper, he would still be able to pass, but he still had to put on a show. Thus, Lin Jian walked up, prepared to take a look, then casually write a line of words on the paper.


    Unexpectedly, it was completely surrounded by people. Everyone was staring at the pearl with rapt attention, and no one dared to move out of the way.


    Helplessly ¡­


    Lin Jian could only wait for them to finish reading before going.


    Not long after, a few doctors who lacked confidence and perseverance walked out of the crowd.


    Obviously, they had nothing to show for it.


    Lin Jian laughed, he then went through the crowd and arrived at the table, after casually examining the pearl once or twice, he was about to leave when he suddenly heard a familiar voice arguing.

 C57 Betting

    "White Beard, didn''t your master say that he was an expert in soul healing techniques? How did it get to your generation, and how did you end up like this? After looking for so long, we still can''t find anything? "


    "Humph!"


    The white-bearded man raised his head to look at the old woman and asked, "Don''t just talk about me, what about you?"


    Hehe, although my master is not an expert in soul arts, he has taught me some ways to see through it. He is much stronger than a master teacher like you who has taught your disciple.


    Just as the old woman finished speaking, the white bearded man turned around and said angrily, "You bitch, don''t you know what rules are? Why should the quarrel between us drag on to the head of my master''s generation? Back then, it was indeed I who did not properly defend myself and did not teach my disciple well, causing him to do such a despicable thing. However, I was the one who chased him out of the sect, yet you still refused to forgive me. Did you really think I was afraid of you? "


    "Just get that beast out of the way? He hurt my daughter''s heart, I wish I could eat him alive! And you, how could that beast do such a thing if you weren''t behind the scenes? From what I see, your Hundred Herb Sect is clearly a nest of snakes and rats, and every one of them is a good item! "


    The old lady spitted on the ground. Even Zhu Yan frowned at her actions.


    Lin Jian had received a bit of goodwill from the white bearded man before, but after hearing her say that, his face became filled with displeasure.


    "Wretched!" "You ¡­"


    The white-bearded man was so angry that his fingers were trembling as he pointed at the old woman.


    The latter sneered and said, "As for you, you claim to be a medical master, the successor of the secret soul technique, but at this moment, you don''t know anything. If I were you, you wouldn''t have the face to yell all over the hall. "Disgraceful!"


    "¡­"


    As his voice fell, the white bearded man was momentarily left speechless. He had nothing else to say.


    Indeed, he did not see any inklings. He felt ashamed, and was not confident when he spoke.


    "No more words?"


    Lin Jian walked up and blocked the path of the white bearded man, cupped his hands, and said: "Senior, please stay here for now."


    The white-bearded man was startled. Although he was surprised, his state of mind remained the same. He asked weakly, "Is there something wrong?"


    "Senior, I used some of the techniques that you taught me earlier and found the cause of Your Highness'' illness in the pearl, it''s just that I have not confirmed the truth, and want to keep you here as my witness. If I am lucky, Lin Jian will thank you very much."


    Right after he said that, the white bearded man was stunned once again. When did he teach Lin Jian?


    And on the other side ¡­


    When the audience heard this, they were also surprised, but inwardly they felt that Lin Jian was just spouting nonsense. Other people might be able to see through the pearl, but they would only dare to say that it was just an inkling, yet here you are, directly saying that you found out the cause of Luo Shen.


    "Oh?"


    "It''s true that the sun didn''t rise from the west, but I saw an ugly monster with a mouth full of manure pretending to be human. It could be considered quite knowledgeable."


    Lin Jian replied without a trace of politeness.


    "..." "You!"


    The old woman''s eyes opened wide, revealing a sinister light within her long and narrow pupils. She said coldly, "What audacity. You dare to speak to me like that. Do you know who I am?"


    "I''m not sure, but I guess she''s just an ugly old lady who doesn''t have any medical skills."


    Lin Jian shook his head, then said: "Since you said that, within the spirit blood, you could see some clues, how about we make a bet, and see who can write out the true cause of Prince Luo''s illness, if you win, I will let you handle it, but if I win, you have to kneel on the ground and apologize to me and the white bearded senior! How about it? Do you dare to accept the challenge? "


    "I''m not afraid of you!"


    The old woman coldly snorted and happily agreed.


    Although she wasn''t 100% confident in her guess, she was sure that Lin Jian''s guess was wrong. If she didn''t dare to accept the challenge in this kind of verbal argument, wouldn''t she be pushed down by the white bearded man?


    "Alright!"


    Lin Jian waved his hand, and looked around: "Then, all of you, please be our witnesses."


    They were already used to the old lady''s actions, and naturally hoped that Lin Jian would teach her a lesson. It was just that the possibility of that was too small.


    Then...


    The two of them took out pen and paper and began writing on it in a flamboyant manner. Almost at the same time, they handed over the results.


    On the other side, there were also some people who wrote out their speculations.


    "Ai, young man, you''re too impulsive!"


    Just then, the white bearded man sighed and came to Lin Jian''s side, and said: "I know you don''t like that slut, and wanted to help me vent your anger, but this kind of thing isn''t something you can joke about. Although that slut has a violent personality, her own medical skills are extremely high, and even above mine. "In short ¡­"


    As he spoke, the white beard sighed again.


    When the old granny heard this, she laughed coldly, "I am not a cruel and merciless person. How could I let him commit suicide on the spot? At most, I''ll just ask him to try out the poison pills that he has concocted recently! "


    As his voice faded, everyone could not help but shudder, accompanied by a burst of cold laughter.


    As the saying goes, three portions of poison can also be dealt with by the Sacred Hand of the Way of the Medicine. This old woman''s most famous poison pill was a ruthless and merciless method of killing people without batting an eyelid.


    Everyone looked at Lin Jian, and did not say anything for a moment, but in their hearts, they were shaking their heads playfully. If he really lost later, this would be fun.


    "Didn''t you want to stick your head out for the white bearded man? "When the poison pills are brought to you later, I want to see if you will eat them or not!"


    The old lady sneered again and again, her sinister eyes staring straight at Lin Jian.


    "Then let''s wait and see."


    Not long after ¡­


    A maid walked in, and as soon as she entered the hall, she immediately attracted everyone''s attention.


    She looked around and asked: "May I know which one of you is Mr. Lin Jian?"


    As soon as she finished speaking, the old woman''s expression changed.


    "It''s me."


    Lin Jian calmly walked out and the little maid''s eyes lit up, and said: "I never thought that Mister Lin would be so young and capable, I should call you Sir Lin instead ¡­ Your deduction is completely correct. After preparing for a while, please come with me to see His Highness. "


    "Hua!"


    The crowd went into an uproar, and everyone looked at the two of them in disbelief.


    Even the Fourth Prince Zhu Yan was shocked. She looked at Lin Jian with a scrutinizing gaze again, and a trace of astonishment flashed past his eyes.


    The old woman screamed.


    The maid frowned and looked at her: "Who are you? Why are you making such a big fuss? If you disturb His Highness, will you be able to bear the consequences? Moreover, I have already said that this is the result of the personal report of His Highness the Goddess of Luo. Do you dare to question His Highness? "


    "¡­"


    The old woman was silent and speechless, but her body trembled slightly.


    Unexpectedly ¡­ Lost... How could this be possible ¡­


    The white bearded man was also surprised and opened his mouth wide, seeing that Lin Jian still had not closed his mouth for a long time, could it be that this was how a real person looked?


    "Don''t forget what you said before."


    Lin Jian looked at the old lady and said indifferently: "I''m still young, and can''t take a bow from you, you old granny, but Senior White Beard can afford it. With so many people here as witnesses, I hope you won''t go back on your words."


    After he finished speaking, he followed the little maid and left the hall, leaving behind the stupefied old woman, as well as the shocked crowd present. He gazed at Lin Jian''s back in disbelief, until he completely disappeared from everyone''s sight.

 C58 Luoshen

    Lin Jian was gone, but the matter was not over.


    That old woman was extremely famous in the medical field. She had made a bet with him in front of so many people, and there was no way she wouldn''t admit defeat.


    But...


    If he really wanted to kowtow and apologize to the white-bearded man, then he might as well kill her.


    Under the complicated gazes of countless people, the old woman''s face turned red and her body trembled. Finally, she spat out a mouthful of blood and her face turned pale. She had fainted on the ground.


    Everyone was watching the lively scene from the side. The white-bearded man couldn''t help but let out a sigh as he stepped forward to help her take a look at her injuries.


    Fourth Prince Zhu Yan''s attention was on this youth who had suddenly appeared, and had secretly called for people to investigate.


    On the other side, in the inner hall.


    Lin Jian followed the servant and arrived at the residence of Prince Luo Shen.


    In front of him was a huge round pond. Surrounding it were lifelike dragon-shaped sculptures. In the center of the dragon pond was a stone platform where the thousand dragons were gathered.


    A veiled woman was sitting on the stone platform, absorbing the energy of the dragon fountain.


    "That is Your Highness, Goddess Luo."


    The servant said to Lin Jian in a low voice with a respectful tone.


    As the sound of his voice faded, Luo Shen opened her eyes and stood up, walking over to him.


    He only saw the girl treading on the waves, stepping on the water with her clear, white, jade-like feet. Following the gentle movements of the microwave, her figure seemed as if it were a dream.


    "You are Lin Jian?"


    Luoshen asked softly, her voice soft and elegant, like a heavenly zither.


    Just glancing at her, Lin Jian felt that she was unfathomably deep. An aura as deep as the sea emanated from her.


    "As expected of the descendant of the Luoshen Family. Just based on her cultivation level, I''m afraid that she can''t even compare to Bai Cangtian ¡­" Lin Jian was secretly shocked in his heart.


    He cupped his hands and said, "Greetings, Your Highness Goddess Luo Shen."


    "No need to be so polite."


    Luo Shen shook his head and walked to the front of Lin Jian. Without stopping, he walked past him and headed towards a pavilion.


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose. It could be seen that Luo Shen didn''t really care much for him, but this was something that was only natural. He didn''t care about it at all as he turned around and followed her.


    The two of them walked in front and back to the pavilion, and it could clearly be seen that on the ground of the round pavilion, there was a huge array diagram carved. There were Yin and Yang inside, and there were eight trigrams on the outside.


    Lin Jian remained silent and followed along as he sat in the position of Yang.


    "Before you came here, Xian''er should have explained the method to cure your illness. You just have to follow the method she taught you and transfer the qi flow from the dragon fountain to you. As for the rest, I''ll handle it on my own." Luo Shen closed her beautiful eyes and said softly.


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian closed his eyes as well, and activated the Dragon Yuan Power in his body.


    In the next moment, the array below the two of them started to revolve as rays of light shot out, pulling out the Dragon Yuan Power from his body and channeling it through the array, fusing it into Luoshen.


    "What a pure dragon fountain Qi. It''s not something that the thousand year old Sacred Dragon Pool can even compare to ¡­" Luo Shen''s heart stirred. He was fully confident in his ability to cure the disease.


    Roughly an hour later.


    Lin Jian was sweating profusely and the circulation of the cultivation technique finally stopped. He laughed bitterly: "I have exhausted all of my spirit energy."


    Luoshen opened her eyes, a trace of reluctance on her face, but she still nodded.


    "With your current cultivation, being able to persevere for so long is already a solid foundation. In the future, you will be able to reach the Aurous Core and Nascent Soul stages without any bottlenecks. You can take your time to cure yourself."


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian exhaled a breath of air and silently recovered. On the other hand, Luo Shen extended a finger and tapped on the center of his brows, causing a cool sensation to flow into his four limbs and body, soothing his fatigued body greatly. He expressed his thanks, but Luo Shen smiled and shook his head.


    "It was all to treat my illness that I worked so hard. There''s no need to thank me."


    Luoshen looked at him and asked, "I haven''t seen her for two years. Although we discussed a lot last night, I still want to find out a little about her situation. Can you tell me about it?"


    "The affection between sisters is deep, of course you can."


    Lin Jian was slightly startled, after thinking about it, he spoke out the image of Luo Moxian that he had in his mind.


    "It must have been hard on her."


    Luo Shen''s eyes slightly drooped as her expression changed, "In order to treat my illness, Xian''er left the family and ran so far away. She lived alone in the mountains for two whole years. Ai, she shouldn''t have ¡­"


    After Lin Jian heard this, he knew that there might be something hidden?


    Lin Jian shook his head, but he was still curious.


    "Xian''er and I are probably the most similar pair of sisters in the entire world. She is younger than me by four years, and although she wasn''t born from the same womb, we are extremely similar in terms of both appearances. Even our talent is equally outstanding, but ¡­ Because she was born four years later than me, everyone would say that she is Luo Shen''s younger sister when they talk about her. Although she is proud of me in her heart, I know that Xian''er has always wanted to surpass me. "


    Luoshen sighed, then said, "Two years ago, I was secretly injured and my soul was struck by a poison curse. In this situation, although there is still hope of healing him, it''s already very slim, and our family does not want our luck to be damaged, so we decided to have Xian`er step in and take over as the next Luoshen."


    "She didn''t agree?"


    Lin Jian asked.


    Goddess Luo nodded and said, "Yes. Not only did she not agree, she even forced the family to make a choice. At that time, the amount of effort my family put into treating my injuries was very limited. Everyone thought that my talent had been ruined and that I had lost the value of the large sum of money.


    However, Xian''er used her death to threaten me, and did not take over the position of Luo Shen Shi, forcing the family to have no other choice but to use all of their resources to convince the Wu Dynasty Royal Family, and have them borrow Sacred Dragon Pool s to help me suppress my injuries, and look for the dragon veins in the entire Nine Regions Continent to help me treat my injuries ¡­ "


    After Lin Jian heard this, his heart sank into extreme shock. It was really hard to believe that Luo Moxian would actually make such a choice in such a situation.


    "Xian''er has always had a hard time, and doesn''t have any friends either. When she came to see me last night, she said a lot of nice things about you. I could tell that she treasured you as a close friend."


    Luoshen smiled and said.


    "I am of the same opinion."


    Lin Jian cupped his hands in reply.


    When Luo Shen heard this, she smiled and softly said, "Since this is the case, I am relieved. I hope that your friendship will last for a long time."


    "Friendship, huh ¡­"


    Lin Jian pursed his lips. Vaguely, he could hear the meaning behind Luo Shen''s words. However, the relationship between him and Luo Moxian was indeed simple friendship.

 C59 The Way of Divine Pills

    After that, Lin Jian left the Sacred Dragon Pool.


    Due to the fact that it was already the end of the treatment period, due to the limitations of Lin Jian''s realm, the Dragon Yuan Power that he could provide continuously every day would last for at most an hour, and in order to completely dispel the poison curse in Luo Shen''s God Soul, this bit of time was obviously insufficient. He would have to come here everyday.


    When Lin Jian returned to the Dragon Guardian Villa, he talked to Luo Moxian for a while. In order to thank him for treating his sister, the woman arranged a feast for him.


    Of course ¡­


    It was not a banquet, just the two of them.


    During the banquet, the two of them played the zither and the flute as they chatted. They were naturally very happy.


    However, after hearing about the matter of Luo Shen, the gaze Lin Jian used to look at Luo Moxian inevitably carried an extra strand of respect.


    That kind of thing wasn''t something that anyone could do.


    Luo Moxian had always wanted to surpass Luo Shen, but when Luo Shen encountered an accident, she could have used this chance to get on the throne, but she was able to restrain her heart and choose the hardest path.


    In the following days, Lin Jian settled safely within the Dragon Guardian Villa.


    Because of his existence, Luo Shen had made the Fourth Prince, Zhu Yan, dismiss the doctors within the villa. When they heard that Lin Jian was really able to cure Luo Shen''s illness, the shock brought about was naturally self-evident.


    But because of this ¡­


    Many people came over to pay a visit, hoping to discuss the matter with Lin Jian, the world''s genius doctor.


    As for these people, Lin Jian did not see any of them.


    However, the real reason was naturally because he had no stock in his stomach and was afraid that he would miss something. He had already made a fool of himself with the matter of the Supreme Brilliant Grass and Bright Wind Grass, how could he show off his strength in front of the great duels in the medical realm?


    However, there was one person that Lin Jian had still seen, and it was the white bearded old man named Bai Cang Song. In order to express his gratitude, the two of them talked for a while inside Lin Jian''s residence. Before they left, Bai Cang Song left behind a keepsake for Lin Jian, saying that if there was anything that he could help with in the future, he would just go to his Hundred Herb Sect.


    Lin Jian accepted the keepsake and sent Bai Cang Song off. Little did he know that not long after the old man left, he was invited to another place by one of the subordinates of the Fourth Prince, Zhu Yan.


    On this day, Luo Shen Yi sent someone to bring a brocade case filled with the meaning of metal essence to help Lin Jian cultivate. As thanks for treating her illness, she also wanted to be able to provide the Dragon Yuan Power for her after his cultivation breaks through.


    Lin Jian understood this relationship, so he didn''t feel any burden from it and stored it away. When he held it in his hand, he realized that the quality of this metal element was extremely high, it could even be said to be shockingly high.


    Amongst the five elemental energies, the metal element was the most important attribute. The reason for this was that it was the first threshold for a Body Refinement practitioner to break through to the Mortal Realm realm.


    Hence, in the field of metal elemental energy, water was extremely profound. Different metal elemental energies had different effects. In fact, it was even related to one''s future cultivation prospects. It was the foundation for building a good foundation.


    And Luo Shen''s attack was naturally extraordinary. Even in the entire Nine Prefectures, the quality of the Metal Essence Aura was of the highest class. Not only was the attribute of the Yuan Power ample, it had even faintly developed a consciousness.


    "I wonder if the Spirit Devouring Method will gain anything after I absorb this kind of treasure."


    Lin Jian could not help but have this thought.


    Coincidentally, he had been stuck at the bottleneck for a very long time, and now that he had the Gold Essence Intent, it was time to break through.


    On this day, he had returned from the Sacred Dragon Pool s, adjusted his own condition, and refined the Golden Essence Insight. Using all his might, he channeled Spirit Devouring Method to draw in the energy of heaven and earth, and started to attack the threshold of the Mortal Realm.


    Foundation Establishment stage: Body Refinement, Qi Cultivation, and Soul Refinement. Each step was extremely important.


    "The youth has begun."


    Under the moonlight, palace woman''s figure was hidden within the clouds, and part of his attention was focused on Lin Jian.


    There was obviously a trace of helplessness in her expression. With her status, since when was she reduced to giving a young protector with Body Refinement?


    "Ai, miss. You''d better not fall too deep into a trap. There''s no conclusion between you and this young man ¡­" Aunt Yue sighed in her heart.


    After approximately two hours had passed, Lin Jian''s anxious mind had become tense like a string.


    "Now, break!"


    Lin Jian took a deep breath as the Dragon Yuan Power madly revolved within his eight extraordinary meridians, eventually connecting into one mass.


    In that instant, an extremely sharp metal aura emerged from Lin Jian''s body. It was also the first realm of the Mortal Realm, but Lin Jian''s aura was so strong when compared to Yang Fan''s at that time. If the two of them were to fight now, he would definitely lose his life in five moves.


    "Hu!"


    Lin Jian exhaled a long breath, gradually calming down the turbulent elemental energy in his body.


    Even though the process was intense, it was natural. The matter of breaking through was within his expectations.


    But...


    In the next moment, Lin Jian''s sea of consciousness slightly trembled.


    Rays of light suddenly blossomed on the brand of the Spirit Devouring Method. At the same time, an incomparably mysterious aura spread out from it, transforming into profound sound, "The Way of Divine Pills, smelt and refine everything, devour a hundred spirit grasses, endless good fortune ¡­"


    Lin Jian''s mind trembled, and could not help but exclaim: "Inside the Spirit Devouring Method, other than the Path of Divine Symbol, there is actually another The Way of Divine Pills? Then wouldn''t there be the path of Divine Weapons in the future? Above Nine Regions Continent, the three great jobs could not be shared. Even the most powerful of divine rank Charm Magician s could not become the lowest level of an Inferior Grade Alchemist. That is common sense! "


    However, the appearance of the Spirit Devouring Method was just to break the rules. Lin Jian had a premonition that as long as he continued to cultivate according to the The Way of Divine Pills, he would definitely become a pill refiner in the future.


    "This is really ¡­" "Too much cheating ¡­"


    Lin Jian gasped as he muttered to himself.


    Above the clouds.


    Seeing his shocked expression, Aunt Yue could not help but sigh, and silently said with disappointment: "This silly look, he just successfully broke through to the Mortal Realm, is it really worth being so moved?"


    She felt that Lin Jian''s arrangement was too small, she had never seen the real world, but if she knew, not only was Lin Jian a Charm Magician, he was also going to become a pill refiner, her performance would be even worse than Lin Jian''s. After all ¡­ This was a matter that completely subverted the cultivation system of the entire continent!


    Fortunately, back then in the Charm Association, I used the identity of a mysterious person, so I was not worried of others finding out that I had the talent to become a pill refiner. Today, in the Dragon Guardian Villa, I have used Lin Jian''s identity to cure God Luo''s illness.


    Lin Jian rubbed his chin, preparing for the upcoming events, but he couldn''t help but marvel at his own foresight.

 C60 plotting

    Late night, Dragon Guardian Villa.


    Inside the secret door of the Fourth Prince''s Zhu Yan''s study, a few figures were whispering under the weak light of the candle.


    A black clothed figure stood in front of Zhu Yan. Although they were both under the light of a candle, her entire body was shrouded by an indescribable darkness. He stood in the shadows, as if walking together with the darkness.


    "Your Highness, can you explain to me what happened to that brat Lin Jian who appeared out of nowhere recently? Did he have the ability to cure that bitch Luoshen? Why did the Dragon Guardian Villa suddenly dismissed all the doctors? " The black-clothed man''s voice was extremely hoarse.


    Zhu Yan sat in front of the table, holding a brush and drawing a snow plum in her hands as she spoke, "This prince had investigated that person. Even though I don''t know where he came from, he was personally brought here by God Luo''s sister, Luo Moxian, to treat God Luo''s illness."


    "Oh?"


    The voice of the man in black was raised by a few notches, becoming sharp and ear-piercing.


    It was precisely the person from your Tomb Family who took action that year and planted a poison curse within her soul. Only by relying on an object with great luck could it be resolved. Ordinary medical treatments are basically useless, and not even the assistance of a divine doctor is sufficient to prove this point.


    But when Lin Jian suddenly appeared, it was said that he found a way to cure Luoshen with his profound medical skills. Although he could hide it from others, it couldn''t be hidden from this prince.


    A few days ago, before they were dismissed, all of the doctors wanted to look for for an investigation, but they were all rejected, and only one person who had a slight relationship with Lin Jian met with him alone. After that, I called that person over to inquire, and discovered that Lin Jian had extremely low attainments in the way of medicine, and could even be considered an amateur.


    From that, it could be seen that the improvement in Luo Shen''s condition was definitely because the Luoshen Family had found the dragon''s vein! And according to what I know, in the Luoshen Family, this matter has always been personally handled by Luo Shen''s sister Luo Moxian, and the two of them returned to the capital together, so wouldn''t this matter be made very clear? "


    After Zhu Yan finished speaking, she finished the last stroke of the painting just as the brush fell. He looked at the lifelike painting in front of him and blew a mouthful of the undry ink in satisfaction.


    The black-clothed man frowned, and said: "You mean, the dragon vein is in that brat Lin Jian''s body?"


    "That''s right."


    Zhu Yan nodded, and said: "That''s the only explanation."


    After he finished speaking, he pondered for a bit, and added, "Of course, there is another possibility. The person who actually brought back the Dragon Vein is not Lin Jian, but Luo Shen''s younger sister, Luo Moxian. She pulled Lin Jian out to be a public target, just to possibly attract the attention of your Tomb Family ¡­ But in short, one of them will definitely have the dragon vein, so you know what to do. "


    "Humph!"


    The black-clothed man snorted coldly and spoke sinisterly: "Even if Luo Moxian does not have the dragon vein, she should still be a person who deserves to die."


    "Haha, then ¡­"


    Zhu Yan held up the flower scroll, looked at it carefully under the light for a while, and said: "Your Tomb Family and Luoshen Family, even though they are both part of the eight great families, their enmity has persisted for more than a thousand years. That little girl Luo Moxian has the same talent as her big sister, and if you harm your big sister, then you will naturally not let your little sister go.


    "Since you understand, cut the crap. Help us kill these two!"


    The man in black said coldly.


    "That won''t do."


    Zhu Yan shook her head and said: "Even though I am the Fourth Prince of the Wu Dynasty, I was the one who secretly colluded with your Tomb Family. This has nothing to do with the Wu Dynasty, and I can''t even use the power of this Dragon Guardian Villa, if not, with Boss finding out, I won''t be able to compete for the position of Crown Prince anymore. At most, I can only help you create an opportunity, but as for whether or not I can grasp it, it will all depend on you guys ¡­"


    The man in black was silent for a moment before he asked, "What chance?"


    "Come over here with me."


    Zhu Yan laughed, and waved at him, signalling for him to come up with a plan to assassinate Lin Jian and Luo Moxian.


    That night, Lin Jian returned from the Sacred Dragon Pool.


    Ever since he had broken through to Mortal Realm, Lin Jian''s endurance could be said to have risen to another level when she was treating Luoshen, rising from one hour to about four hours. From this, one could tell the extent of the increase in her Dragon Yuan Power, and it also showed the enormous difference in strength between her Body Refinement and Mortal Realm.


    He returned to his residence and meditated for a while. As he had just broken through, most of his time was spent on consolidating his cultivation, so he put his energy elsewhere to study the The Way of Divine Pills that had just awakened.


    For an apothecary, the most important thing is to study the theories of medicine. One has to know what kind of effects a different type of spiritual herb would produce after being forged.


    And the tyranny of the The Way of Divine Pills, was that Lin Jian did not even need to think about it. As long as he calculated it, the The Way of Divine Pills would give him the most standard of answers.


    Therefore, Lin Jian only needed to master the technique to become an outstanding pill refiner.


    In his residence, there were many more ingredients for concocting pills. There were pill furnaces with all sorts of ingredients, some of them were his own, and some were even free from the Dragon Guardian Villa.


    Earlier, in order to keep the matter of the Dragon Bloodline a secret, Luo Moxian had requested for him to disguise as an ordinary doctor, and it was also reasonable for an ordinary pill refiner to take some ingredients.


    In the evening, Lin Jian started to concoct a pill. The recipe was a modified Spirit Restoring Pill, he used the The Way of Divine Pills to remove the mild moonlight grass in the recipe, and instead changed it to the fierce Scarlet Sun Grass. Through calculation, this way he might be able to stimulate his mental state, and achieve an excited effect.


    However, the fire had yet to be condensed and the pill had yet to be formed, yet it had already split open on its own and had failed.


    "Tsk, it actually doesn''t work ¡­"


    frowned, he was thinking about where the problem was, the The Way of Divine Pills would definitely not be a problem, if it was possible, it was because his own fire controlling techniques were not profound enough, and was unable to control the fire, "Looks like the improved pill must be altered in terms of fire controlling, but the The Way of Divine Pills is not helpful in this aspect, it can only be done on its own."


    While he was lost in thought, he touched his chin and gazed at the moonlight for a long time. When he came back to his senses, he found a young girl standing beside the pill furnace.


    The young girl reached out to touch the dregs on the ashes, then used the tip of her tongue to lick them. Her eyes lit up as she said, "You actually like to study these unorthodox pill formulas as well?"


    "..." "Ugh!"


    Lin Jian was startled, but he unconsciously took two steps back, putting some distance between him and the girl: "Who are you?"

 C61 Pill Mark

    After hearing his words, the young girl did not answer, but instead continued to carefully savor the ingredients within the medicinal dregs. After a while, she slightly furrowed her brows and muttered to herself, "Three taels of blood Lingzhi, four dollars for the flower dew, one tael for the cypress root, and three for the Scarlet Sun Grass ¡­ These basic changes are about the same as what I thought before, but why do you need to place these Spirit Crystals? Wouldn''t it be better to increase the dose of the flower dew to neutralize its medicinal properties? "


    "Because the Morning Dew is too strong, it affects the separation of the third stage of the Scarlet Sun Grass, causing the user to become insane. But the Ghost Crystal is different, it has a hallucinatory effect, and with the assistance of pine needle, it can achieve a delicate balance."


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose, and subconsciously answered.


    "Wait, pine needle?"


    The girl was stunned, her eyes filled with doubt, "I haven''t tasted the pine needle inside, did you let it go?"


    "Released ¡­" There was only one, but I accidentally burned it during the fire control phase. "


    Lin Jian replied with an awkward expression.


    "It''s burnt out ¡­"


    The corner of the girl''s mouth twitched as her gaze showed undisguised disdain. "Your fire control skills are really bad."


    Without waiting for Lin Jian to react, she started to think again, and muttered to himself: "I had previously thought about improving the Spirit Cultivating Pills to achieve the effect of increasing the vitality of the nerves, but after strengthening the quantity of the flower dew, the animals that consumed the pills all died without energy, so it turns out that there was a problem with the third stage of the fire ¡­"


    "Ghostly crystal ¡­" "Pine Needles ¡­"


    She muttered to herself as she scratched her hair. A flash of inspiration passed through her, and with a wave of her sleeve, she emptied the medicinal dregs in the pill furnace. She retrieved a set of ingredients and started to refine pills.


    "Hey!"


    Lin Jian wanted to stop her, but an expert had already made a move, he already knew if she would do it.


    The method of the young lady starting the furnace was quite unique, it had the air of a noble family. When every medicinal herb was added into the pill furnace, the timing was perfect, it was many times stronger than a beginner like Lin Jian. Just by looking at it, he was able to tell that the young lady''s attainments in fire control was extremely high.


    Thus, he restrained the indignation in his heart and began to observe the pill refining methods of the young girl, hoping to secretly learn a few moves from her.


    A flame lit up on top of the pill furnace. The young girl''s expression was extremely focused as she meticulously controlled the drugs within the flame. In her hands, the drugs were like a well-trained army, giving off a sense of beauty.


    "Done."


    The young woman waved her hand and the lid of the pill furnace flew up. A pill about the size of a longan fruit flew out from the furnace and landed in her hand.


    "This is, Pill Marks ¡­"


    Lin Jian looked at the lines and patterns on the pill in the girl''s hand with a strange expression.


    Pill imprint was the only standard that allowed a pill to have a fixed standard. The more Pill imprints a pill had, the stronger the medicinal properties of the pill would be. Every Pill imprint that was added would display an exponential growth in medicinal effects.


    He had concocted some pills before, but they were all different. There were barely any traces at all. As for the pill in the girl''s hand, there were a total of four patterns!


    It was simply terrifying.


    The young girl held the pill close to her nose and sniffed it. She said, "It''s so-so. The four Pill Marks are considered to have passed. Next, I need to find a test subject to test the effects of the pill."


    After she finished speaking, the girl looked around, and when her gaze landed on Lin Jian, the latter subconsciously took a step back, afraid that the girl would use him to test her pill. Although he was extremely confident in his own The Way of Divine Pills''s improved pill formula, it was still better to stay far away from it.


    "Oh you, you don''t have the slightest bit of dedication."


    The girl curled her lips and said, "However, don''t worry. I won''t use people as test subjects."


    With that, the young woman''s storage ring flashed and a chicken was teleported out. It was an ordinary wild chicken. When the storage ring was given out, it suddenly woke up from its slumber.


    "Beast Ring?"


    Lin Jian was a little surprised as he looked at the storage ring.


    However, above the Nine Regions Continent, there was a strong sect called the Beastmaster Sect. They had developed a new type of storage ring called the Beast Ring, which could store beasts in the ring while they were still in deep sleep.


    "You still have some knowledge."


    The young girl mumbled to herself before reaching out to grab the chicken and put the pill into its mouth.


    The wild chicken cackled for a while, and when the pill entered its mouth, it suddenly flapped its wings twice, and the feathers on its body slightly loosened. The chicken wings flapped continuously, and just as the young girl let go, it fell to the ground, suddenly flying up.


    "This ¡­"


    The girl was slightly startled and opened her small mouth in surprise. The wild chicken flapped its wings and was actually able to fly at a low altitude with ease. However, because it was not proficient in flying, it would often fall from the sky.


    It took more than an hour before the pheasant settled down. By the time the medicinal strength had dissipated, no matter how much it flapped its wings, it was unable to take off again. But most importantly, there were no side effects on it. Everything was normal.


    "It actually, really succeeded!"


    The young girl''s beautiful eyes flashed with a trace of excitement, as if she had seen the birth of a miracle.


    She turned to Lin Jian and asked: "Did you see that? It actually succeeded! "


    "I saw it ¡­"


    Lin Jian touched his nose. He was not blind, of course he saw it. Because of his strong confidence in the The Way of Divine Pills, he never thought that he would fail from the start.


    But in reality, this kind of method to refine pill formulas was something that was rarely seen in the alchemist industry. This was because the alchemist industry in Nine Regions Continent had already developed and inherited a method that had been passed down for thousands of years. Every pill formula that was passed down in the world had been thoroughly tempered and was close to perfection.


    If he already stood at the peak of the mountain, then taking another step forward would undoubtedly be as difficult as ascending to the heavens.


    The young girl had always loved these things that ordinary alchemists thought to be perverse and unorthodox, but after many years of research, there were only two types of pill formulas that could be successfully improved.


    Moreover, these two pill formulas had taken her eight years to improve. Now that she saw another improved pill formula, how could she not be excited?


    "How long have you been studying this Soul Nourishing Pill?"


    The young girl looked at Lin Jian excitedly, thinking that even if he used more than ten years time, he would still be a talented genius in this area. Even if he couldn''t compare to her, he would still be able to provide some help to her in the future.


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose, thought about it carefully, and said: "Roughly a few hours have passed ¡­"

 C62 Little Godly Doctor

    "¡­?"


    The girl''s eyes widened as she stared at him: "This joke isn''t funny at all!"


    Lin Jian shrugged and said: "Who said I was joking, it''s true."


    "You!"


    She could not help but ask, "Do you know that even I have only improved two pill recipes in eight years'' time? You actually said that you took several hours to completely refine the Spiritualization Pill?"


    "Yeah."


    Lin Jian rubbed his nose, frankly admitting it, and at the same time added: "Also, I don''t know who you are yet."


    "That''s not important!"


    The young girl had a confident and confident expression on her face. It seemed like she did not intend to introduce him at all as she continued with her questions about the improved pill formula.


    "No, no, no, that''s important."


    Lin Jian waved his hands, thought for a while, and said: "I still have a modified pill formula. Tell me, who are you, what do you want to do here in the middle of the night, and then I will tell you about it. What do you think?"


    "Tsk, how troublesome!"


    The young girl curled her lips, but in order to know the pill formula, she truthfully revealed her identity.


    Previously, when the Master and disciple had arrived at Shen Du City, Li Wang Yan had been helpless against Luo Shen''s illness and had planned to leave, but Yi Yi was unwilling to admit defeat, so she had stayed behind in the Dragon Guardian Villa to study.


    It was only until recently that Lin Jian appeared out of nowhere and cured Luo Shen''s illness that she was shocked, and thus came to her door immediately, wanting to see what ability Lin Jian had.


    "Well, I see."


    Lin Jian laughed bitterly, and according to the agreement, he told his the other improved pill formula.


    Yi Yi sat cross-legged on the ground with her hands on her cheeks, deep in thought. She kept mumbling to herself for a long time before finally standing up and starting to concoct pills.


    Not long after, she looked inside the pill furnace and wanted to cry, but no tears came out. "It really succeeded! Impossible! How is this possible ¡­"


    She had always thought that she had great talent in refining pill formulas, until she met Lin Jian today, she knew that there was always someone stronger than you.


    "Alright."


    Lin Jian cleared his throat, paused for a moment, and said: "It''s getting late, why don''t you go back first?"


    "No!"


    Yi Yi jumped up and stubbornly said, "I''m not leaving. Unless you tell me what kind of effects the Yuan Spirit Zoysia has after adding extra water particles into the Energy Breaking Pill, as well as why it failed the second stage of the refinement of the Wind Ghost Branch and the Blood Yuan Grass, and ¡­"


    The young lady''s clear voice was very pleasing to the ears, chirping non-stop. However, when it entered Lin Jian''s mind, it was as if a demon voice had filled his ears, and he did not tire of listening to it.


    Fortunately, at this moment ¡­


    Luo Moxian''s figure walked over from outside the courtyard, holding her forehead and smiling bitterly: "As expected, you girl are here."


    Yi Yi turned her head and glanced at her. She obviously recognized him, but at this moment, all of her attention was on Lin Jian as she continued to ask questions.


    Lin Jian was helpless to the extreme, he turned to Luo Moxian, and asked for help. Seeing that, the latter was extremely surprised, and seemed to be asking Lin Jian some advice about pill refining? Isn''t this too unbelievable, when did Lin Jian learn to refine pills?


    However, the considerate her still helped Lin Jian get out of his predicament at the first possible moment. She coaxed Yi Yi and sent her out, allowing the servant to send the young girl back to the Sacred Dragon Pool and hand her over to Luoshen to look after.


    "I never thought that this girl would come and find you ¡­" Luo Moxian was a little embarrassed as he looked at Lin Jian and said: "I''m sorry, but I think I have caused you a lot of trouble?"


    "Nothing."


    Lin Jian shook his head and laughed bitterly: "This young genius doctor has a very innocent personality."


    Yi Yi is a disciple of the Divine Doctor Li Wangyan, and her master is connected to our Luoshen Family. We have known each other since childhood, so we have always regarded her as our younger sister.


    Luo Moxian looked at him with sincere eyes.


    Lin Jian nodded and expressed his understanding. After that, the two of them chatted for a while, before Luo Moxian bade her farewell.


    From the beginning, Luo Moxian did not ask him about the pill refining techniques. Although she was clever enough to find clues, out of respect for her friends, she did not touch on this secret.


    However ¡­


    Ever since that night, with Yi Yi''s appearance, in the following days, Lin Jian could be said to not have a moment of peace.


    As long as he returned to his residence, Yi Yi would be there to wait for him. Countless questions regarding alchemy flew out from the young lady''s mouth, whether she chased him away or chased him away. In the past few days, Lin Jian could only follow the principle of not being able to provoke or hide, and not go out to seek shelter.


    On this day.


    Lin Jian returned from the Sacred Dragon Pool s. Before entering the courtyard, he heard the girl humming a song about refining pills.


    The corner of his mouth twitched, and silently retreated a few steps. After that, he helplessly supported his forehead, turned around, and went to somewhere else, to where Luo Moxian was.


    Seeing him come over, Luo Moxian was a little surprised at first, because Lin Jian was a gentleman, even if he wanted to chat with her, he would never pay her a visit when it was dark. But after hearing his reasoning, the woman could not help but laugh and say: "Yiyi is still a little beauty, if you avoid her like this, it would definitely be a joke."


    "So be it."


    Lin Jian shrugged helplessly, and said: "Anyway, I have nothing I can do to her."


    Luo Moxian smiled and brought him a cup of tea.


    Lin Jian looked at her smile. Even though there was a veil separating them, he could still feel the serenity in her heart.


    As usual, the two of them were drinking tea and chatting, but they did not notice that in the dark night, there was a figure gradually moving stealthily. It caused the already dark night to become even darker, gradually obscuring the moonlight.


    "I''ve heard some things about you from Your Highness Goddess Luo ¡­" Lin Jian looked at Luo Moxian and sighed: "It''s really hard to imagine that someone could be so indifferent to fame and fortune and turn a blind eye to such a noble position that could already be obtained. To be able to do this, is truly not easy."


    However, Luo Moxian shook her head and said softly, "In fact, all this while, I have always considered succession to be the greatest dream in my heart. I hope to lead my clan to the next step, but ¡­"


    At this time, a voice suddenly cut in and coldly laughed: "But, you''re going to die now!"


    As the sound of his voice faded, a boundless darkness enveloped the courtyard. There wasn''t a single ray of light in sight.