Chapter 74

Luo Qingshan walked behind Lin Xuan, curiously staring at the absorbed young man.

"Red team or Blue team, which do you think will win?"

"Red team," Lin Xuan said instinctively. "Although the Blue team is currently in the lead, they haven't inflicted any substantial damage, and their prolonged attacks are causing their spiritual energy to deplete quickly."

"By contrast, the Red team is taking steady steps, and I believe they will soon counterattack."

Lin Xuan's voice wasn't very loud, but the people around him still heard it. Some of the martial artists were unconvinced, as they had bet on the Blue team's victory and naturally didn't believe Lin Xuan's words.

After saying this, Lin Xuan suddenly realized something and turned around to find a young man standing behind him.

"Lin Xuan, you're too absorbed. I called you, but you didn't hear. You haven't even greeted Senior Brother Luo!" Ye Qing said irritably.

The young man in front of him turned out to be Senior Brother Luo. Lin Xuan was impressed by the brilliant aura around Luo Qingshan and clasped his hands, saying, "Lin Xuan greets Senior Brother Luo."

"This young man is actually Senior Brother Luo Qingshan's junior brother!" Many people nearby glanced at Lin Xuan a few more times. At this moment, the battle on the screen also changed.

The Red team seized a mistake made by the Blue team and quickly counterattacked, winning the match.

This result made the people around Lin Xuan look at him differently. Those who had bet on the Red team were naturally delighted, but those who had bet on the Blue team glared at Lin Xuan angrily.

"Kid, it's all because of your big mouth that I lost so many spirit stones!" someone stood up angrily.

"If you can't see well, don't blame others!" Lin Xuan sneered.

Seeing Luo Qingshan standing behind Lin Xuan, the man didn't dare to say more and could only mutter a few curses before sitting down angrily.

"Is that so? I also lost spirit stones, but I don't think my eyesight is bad. Instead, I think your mouth is too foul. Why don't you slap yourself?"

This voice made the surrounding martial artists pause, wondering who this person was, so bold.

Even Luo Qingshan's face darkened. Lin Xuan's analysis just now was quite reasonable and not baseless. Moreover, he had just recognized Lin Xuan as his junior brother, and someone immediately came to cause trouble, which was not a good sign.

Sure enough, after the voice sounded, a young man in blue stood up, with several black-robed guards standing respectfully beside him.

"It's actually Ling Ze!" some martial artists recognized the young man in blue.

Luo Qingshan's brows furrowed slightly. Ling Ze was also a disciple of Xuantian Sect and a member of the Ling family, one of the four major families, with a status similar to his own. The relationship between the two families was not good.

"Are you going to slap yourself, or do I have to do it for you?" Ling Ze sneered. Losing some spirit stones made him very unhappy, but more importantly, he had a good relationship with Zhang Qian and naturally recognized Lin Xuan. Now that he had a chance to humiliate Lin Xuan, he wouldn't let it pass.

Lin Xuan stared at the young man in blue, sensing the aura of the Eighth Stage Condensation Pulse. He smiled slightly, "May I ask, who the hell are you? If you can't see well, that's your problem, but to be so petty and not accept defeat?"

Lin Xuan's words carried a hint of mockery, echoing in the hall.

The surrounding martial artists were stunned for a moment, and even the young man in blue, Ling Ze, was taken aback. However, his face soon turned vicious.

"Kid, you're asking for death!" Ling Ze crushed the wine glass in his hand.

Whoosh!

A black shadow darted out from beside Ling Ze, striking Lin Xuan with lightning speed, accompanied by a shocking wave of heat.

Sizzle!

A fiery red palm struck Lin Xuan, the terrifying heat melting the surrounding tables and chairs. The black-robed martial artist's attack was sudden and swift, leaving the others unable to react.

A scream echoed, and the next moment, Lin Xuan disappeared from his spot, leaving only a few golden arcs.

The black-robed martial artist didn't expect his palm to miss, but before he could react, a glowing hand grabbed him, the terrifying force causing him unbearable pain.

"Damn!" The black-robed martial artist's face changed, and he looked at Luo Qingshan with fear.

"Get lost!" Luo Qingshan roared, pushing the black-robed martial artist away and quickly looking in another direction.

Three zhang away, Lin Xuan's figure appeared.

"Junior Brother Lin, are you okay?" Ye Qing's face turned pale with fright.

"I'm fine." Lin Xuan smiled, but his eyes glinted. If he had been a step slower just now, he would probably be dead.

He wouldn't provoke trouble, but anyone who provoked him wouldn't be let off!

"Ling Ze, you've gone too far. Don't you know the rules here?" Luo Qingshan said coldly.

"Sorry, this subordinate is new and doesn't understand the rules." Ling Ze said nonchalantly, "Apologize to Young Master Luo."

"Young Master Luo, this subordinate doesn't understand the rules, please forgive me!" the black-robed martial artist said respectfully.

Throughout the entire time, Ling Ze was talking to Luo Qingshan, and Lin Xuan was ignored.

"Lin Xuan, don't be impulsive. Ling Ze is a disciple of one of the four major families, with a powerful backing." Ye Qing whispered, "And he has a good relationship with Zhang Qian, so be careful."

"I see!" Lin Xuan understood. Although he was angry, he knew that if he started a fight here, he wouldn't be able to leave.

The most important thing now was to improve his strength. With strength, even the four major families could be trampled underfoot!

"Senior Sister, do you have any spirit stones? Can you lend me some?" Lin Xuan asked.

"Oh, I do!" Ye Qing said. Even Luo Qingshan looked at Lin Xuan in surprise, fearing that he might start a fight here, which would make it difficult for him as a senior brother.

"Junior Brother Lin, if you need spirit stones, I have some." Luo Qingshan said, "Five thousand low-grade spirit stones, is that enough?"

"That's enough, thank you, Senior Brother." Lin Xuan took a purple crystal card and sat down, completely ignoring Ling Ze and the others.

"Hmph!" Ling Ze snorted, furious. Lin Xuan's actions were all unexpected. First, he dodged the fierce palm strike, then he acted as if nothing had happened and continued watching the match.

He felt ignored, and this feeling made him go mad.

"Kid, if you provoke me, I'll make you wish you were dead!" Ling Ze suppressed his anger and began to think about how to deal with Lin Xuan.

On the other side, Lin Xuan asked Luo Qingshan about the competition.

Since it was a virtual competition, there were no restrictions. However, participants had to pay one hundred low-grade spirit stones. Other martial artists would place bets, with different odds for different martial artists.

After hearing this, Lin Xuan found the rules simple and decided to give it a try.

Before the match, the screen would display information about the participants, such as their cultivation level and competition records, to help other martial artists place their bets.

In the next match, two Eighth Stage Condensation Pulse martial artists were competing. Lin Xuan didn't rush to place a bet but observed the match carefully. He had just arrived and was not familiar with these martial artists, so he wanted to observe them.

Finally, after a few matches, Lin Xuan decided to make his move.