Chapter 23

Lin Xuan never expected that this matter would eventually alarm the elder, and this elder seemed to be somewhat biased towards him.

"Disciple Lin Xuan pays respects to Elder Fang." Lin Xuan respectfully said.

"Hmm. You two go back first, Lin Xuan, come with me." Elder Fang dismissed Tang Yu and Chen Dazheng, then led Lin Xuan into a small house.

Whoosh!

Elder Fang waved his hand, setting up a soundproof barrier in the room, then looked at Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan felt a bit uneasy inside, but he maintained a calm appearance on the surface.

A hint of approval flashed in Elder Fang's eyes as he asked, "Was it you who repaired that Human-grade treasure sword?"

Hearing this, Lin Xuan recalled how Elder Fang had rushed over with Chen Dazheng, and he understood the situation. It turned out that this matter had caught the elder's attention.

"Yes, the Human-grade treasure weapon was repaired by me." Lin Xuan said.

"Are you from the Sword Pool Manor?" Elder Fang suddenly asked sternly.

Lin Xuan was startled, his pupils contracting sharply.

"How does he know my identity? Could it be that the people from the Sword Pool Manor still want to harm me?" Lin Xuan couldn't figure it out, his breathing became rapid, and cold sweat trickled down his back.

Elder Fang's gaze was like a knife, staring intently at Lin Xuan. "Why aren't you speaking?"

"Reporting to the elder, this disciple is indeed from the Sword Pool Manor." Lin Xuan said.

"How did you end up in the Xuantian Sect in Yunzhou, which is so far from the Sword Pool Manor?" Elder Fang's voice remained cold.

"This disciple is a collateral branch of the Lin family of the Sword Pool Manor. Half a year ago, I came to Yunzhou with my father. Later, after my father passed away, I joined the Xuantian Sect." Lin Xuan lied.

After Lin Xuan finished speaking, he noticed that Elder Fang didn't say anything but just stared at him coldly. Moreover, Lin Xuan felt a massive pressure from him.

Fortunately, Lin Xuan had the mysterious small sword inside him, which gently trembled, and the pressure vanished without a trace.

After a while, seeing that Lin Xuan showed no abnormalities under his spiritual pressure, Elder Fang nodded in satisfaction.

"I have some connections with the Sword Pool Manor, so when I saw you using the Sword Pool Manor's sword-nurturing techniques, I wanted to understand the situation. Since you are a disciple of the Sword Pool Manor, you and I have some connection. Cultivate well within the sect, and the enforcement team won't bother you anymore."

"Thank you, Elder Fang." Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

For the remaining time, Elder Fang asked some questions about nurturing artifacts, and Lin Xuan answered fluently. Therefore, Elder Fang decided to entrust Lin Xuan with matters related to weapons, and the contribution points would still be awarded. This made Lin Xuan pleasantly surprised for a long time.

Being able to handle matters for the elder within the sect naturally came with many benefits, and it could also help build a closer relationship, making it a win-win situation.

After seeing Elder Fang off, Lin Xuan thanked Chen Dazheng again before returning to his living quarters.

Inside the small house, Tang Yu was sitting with her chin in her hand, idly kicking her delicate and petite feet. When she saw Lin Xuan return, she immediately perked up.

"Why are you back again?" Lin Xuan asked.

"You ungrateful little thing, I just saved you, and you treat me like this?" Tang Yu said angrily.

"Alright, big sister, I was wrong. What brings you here?"

"You're the big sister, and your whole family is big sisters. Am I that old?" Tang Yu was unhappy.

Lin Xuan: "..."

Seeing Lin Xuan's embarrassed look, Tang Yu's eyes curved into a smile.

"Um! I'm here to talk about something serious." Tang Yu stopped laughing, "I think the Divine Might Group won't let this go. For so many years, apart from fighting with our Combat Team, they have never suffered a loss."

"They are just too domineering." Lin Xuan said, "If I get the chance, I will definitely dismantle the Divine Might Group!"

"You?" Tang Yu pursed her lips, "Don't talk nonsense. This time you were lucky. If you had alarmed the inner disciples, you would have cried! Why don't you join our Combat Team? That way, they won't dare to touch you."

Lin Xuan shook his head, "Forget it. If I join the Combat Team now, it would be like creating enemies for the Combat Team. I doubt the Combat Team would accept me."

Seeing Tang Yu's unhappy face, Lin Xuan said, "I appreciate your kindness, but trust me, it's fine."

"How about I practice sword techniques with you?" Lin Xuan said in a flattering tone.

"Forget it, I'm about to break through soon, so I don't have time to practice with you, hmpf!" Tang Yu rolled her eyes and ran off quickly.

"I just learned the first level of the Thundering Sword Technique, and I need to test my skills with someone!" Lin Xuan sighed, then formed a hand seal and entered a cultivation state...

The night passed without incident.

The next morning, Lin Xuan wanted to go to the mission hall to take on a few missions. He had already spent all his spirit stones, and he had very few contribution points left, making him practically a pauper.

Pushing the door open, he looked outside, and his face immediately turned strange.

A row of Divine Might Group members was sitting at his doorstep. When they saw Lin Xuan come out, they immediately stood up.

"Want to fight? Have you forgotten what happened yesterday?" Lin Xuan frowned.

"Not fighting, just sparring, it's completely legal!" The Divine Might Group member said sarcastically.

"Sorry, not interested." Lin Xuan wasn't going to get entangled with them; completing missions to earn contribution points was the way to go.

"Hmpf, don't think you can run. Our task is to keep an eye on you, so you'd better accept the challenge. Otherwise, you'll have to stay in your room forever."

"Are you that idle? Don't you need to cultivate?" Lin Xuan was helpless.

"Hmpf! We can earn thirty contribution points just by watching you for a day. Don't you think it's better than doing missions?" The Divine Might Group disciple sneered, "Only a worthless disciple like you would worry about contribution points!"

Looking at the group of Divine Might Group disciples in front of him, Lin Xuan suddenly had a good idea.

"Fine, if you want to fight, let's do it. But what's the point of just fighting? How about we make a bet?" Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smile.

"You? Want to bet with us? Are you out of your mind!" The Divine Might Group disciple laughed, "Don't think that just because you can withstand Captain Hua's one move, you're invincible. Let me tell you, you're far from it in front of us!"

"Oh, really? So, will you bet or not?" Lin Xuan said calmly.

"Brother, don't be impulsive. What's the point of betting with this kid? Does he even have anything to bet with?" A disciple advised.

"Hey, so the Divine Might Group members are just good at talking, and they don't even dare to accept a bet!" Lin Xuan deliberately said loudly.

"What did you say!" The disciple was angry, "Damn it, bet or not, who's afraid of who!"

The Divine Might Group disciples had their own calculations. The condition given to them was that if they could seriously injure Lin Xuan in a challenge, they would receive 300 contribution points.

The Divine Might Group members were more than happy to accept this condition, and many were vying for the opportunity. In a challenge, injuring the opponent wouldn't result in punishment, as it was a mutual agreement.

These Divine Might Group members saw Lin Xuan as 300 contribution points, and Lin Xuan saw them the same way.

In Lin Xuan's view, these people could help him hone his sword skills and earn contribution points, making them no different from fat sheep.

Both sides had their own calculations, and they couldn't help but smirk.