Chapter 26

As Lu Xuan and his companion came down the stairs, Lin Xinyi was talking to Yao Lei, but she was mainly asking about Lu Xuan's past, clearly very interested in it.

Seeing Lu Xuan come down, Lin Xinyi ran over in small steps and asked, "Lu Xuan, I heard you're also going to participate in the Wind Sword Sect's assessment, right?"

"Yes, that's right. Both I and Leizi are going to participate," Lu Xuan nodded and replied.

"That's great! This time, I and Chenxi will also be entering the Wind Sword Sect. It seems we'll have many more opportunities to meet!" Lin Xinyi's eyes curved into a crescent moon, and her dimples appeared, making her look incredibly alluring, almost tempting one to take a bite.

After a few more words, Lin Xinyi and Xia Chenxi left.

Sitting in the carriage, Xia Chenxi couldn't help but recall the earlier scene, gently touching the shoulder where Lu Xuan had placed his hand. At the time, she hadn't felt much, but now, as she recalled it, there was a strange sensation. The intoxicating male aura seemed to still linger around her.

Thinking of this, Xia Chenxi took out the rage scroll Lu Xuan had made from her storage ring and played with it in her hands.

"Chenxi, what's that?" Lin Xinyi asked curiously.

Xia Chenxi, who was lost in her memories, was suddenly interrupted by Lin Xinyi's voice. Her face turned red, and she felt a bit flustered. She had almost forgotten that Lin Xinyi was still there. She quickly explained, "This is another rage scroll made by Lu Xuan. I bought it and plan to study it."

Hearing that it was something from Lu Xuan, Lin Xinyi immediately became interested. "Chenxi, can you give me one?"

"Um... I only bought one, so I don't have any extra," Xia Chenxi lied instinctively. She clearly had another one in her storage ring, but for some reason, she didn't want to take it out.

Well, I'm not taking it out to keep Lu Xuan's secret. After all, the ancient enchanting technique is better known by fewer people, Xia Chenxi gave herself a reason, though whether she believed it herself was another matter.

Inside the Treasure Pavilion, Lu Xuan began his final preparations for the assessment.

"Senior, I want to buy some more pills," Lu Xuan said. Xia Chenxi had just bought the two scrolls, leaving him three gold tickets worth a thousand taels of gold each, more than enough for him to spend.

Uncle Jiu chuckled, "Don't call me senior. Just call me Uncle Jiu."

If the first time he met Lu Xuan, Uncle Jiu had merely admired him, now he had come to value him. With his discerning eye, he could see that Lu Xuan had advanced from the third level of Body Tempering to the fourth level, and was now in the Bone Washing stage. Such rapid progress was a sign of extraordinary talent.

Not to mention, Lu Xuan was also an enchanter. Although Uncle Jiu didn't know what Xia Chenxi and Lu Xuan had talked about upstairs, he could tell from Xia Chenxi's expression that Lu Xuan was no ordinary person.

Looking at Lu Xuan, Uncle Jiu continued, "In two days, it will be the Wind Sword Sect's assessment. I'm looking forward to seeing how far you can go. Try to become an inner sect disciple."

"Inner sect disciple? Isn't this assessment for outer sect disciples?" Lu Xuan asked, his mind racing. Although both were disciples of the Wind Sword Sect, the treatment of outer sect disciples and inner sect disciples was vastly different, like the difference between heaven and earth.

Outer sect disciples could only do menial tasks, run errands, and the like. The main task of an outer sect disciple was not cultivation but serving the Wind Sword Sect. Only after completing their tasks could they use their remaining time for cultivation.

Inner sect disciples, on the other hand, were the main force of the Wind Sword Sect. They didn't need to do any tasks; their only task was cultivation. All menial tasks were handled by others, and they received a certain amount of items every month, including pills and money.

If one could become an inner sect disciple of the Wind Sword Sect, they would leap to the top of society. Even in the entire Lincheng, they could act without restraint, and even the City Lord's residence would give them some face and not easily provoke them.

Of course, the threshold for inner sect disciples was also very high. The Wind Sword Sect wouldn't waste a large amount of resources on useless people.

Hearing this, Uncle Jiu smiled slightly, "Indeed, it is for outer sect disciples, but there are also spots for inner sect disciples. As long as you can be among the top ten in this assessment, you can directly become an inner sect disciple without further assessment."

Top ten, directly becoming an inner sect disciple!

Hearing this news, Lu Xuan's eyes lit up. An inner sect disciple, in terms of status and position, was far superior to an outer sect disciple. He had been worried that even if he became an outer sect disciple, he still wouldn't be able to resolve his sister's crisis. But if he could become an inner sect disciple, even if Long Tai was arrogant, he wouldn't dare to act recklessly.

"Thank you for the reminder, Uncle Jiu. I will do my best! I will definitely secure a place among the top ten!" Lu Xuan said resolutely. In his heart, he had another unspoken goal: not only to enter the top ten, but to strive for first place!

Uncle Jiu laughed heartily, "I like your fighting spirit. Young people should be bold and fearless. But don't get too excited. With your current strength, you are quite good among your peers, but there are others who are stronger."

"From what I know, among those participating in the assessment, there are several at the fifth level of Body Tempering and some at the peak of the fourth level. Don't be overconfident."

Lu Xuan was taken aback. There were actually people at the fifth level of Body Tempering participating? The Wind Sword Sect's assessment was only for martial artists under twenty years old. To reach the fifth level of Body Tempering before twenty was a sign of exceptional talent.

But he quickly calmed down. Xia Chenxi, who was not yet sixteen, had already reached the sixth level of Body Tempering. Compared to her, a fifth-level Body Tempering at twenty was nothing. Moreover, Lu Xuan was confident that he would eventually surpass them.

"No matter how strong the enemy, I will definitely crush them under my feet," Lu Xuan said to himself. He couldn't lose, and he wouldn't lose!

"Alright, don't be too nervous. The assessment isn't just about strength; it also tests insight and talent. Take a good rest these two days. What pills do you need?"

"Ten Bone Washing Pills and ten bottles of Profound Essence Pills," Lu Xuan said without hesitation.

One Bone Washing Pill cost one hundred taels of gold, and one bottle of Profound Essence Pills also cost one hundred taels of gold. In total, the three thousand taels of gold he had just received were quickly spent.

Cultivation was indeed not something an ordinary person could afford.

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