Chapter 77

"Hmm?"

The eyes of this disciple of the Immortal Path flickered, revealing a cold glint:

"What, not convinced? Let me tell you, in this Examination Hall, I'm the one who makes the rules. Eighteen hearts, that's the number required for the examination, not one less! Hmph, you don't have it, right? If you don't have it, scram, and get as far away as you can! — Do you think anyone can become a disciple of the Immortal Path just because they want to?"

His words were harsh, as if he had already determined that Lin Xi could not provide the required items for the examination.

"Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Zhao, come and help me. This kid is causing trouble."

The disciple of the Immortal Path waved his hand, summoning several disciples of the Divine Dawn Sect.

"What, causing trouble? Who has the nerve to do that?"

"Immortal Path restrictions, which small-time martial artist dares to cause trouble? Don't you know where you are?"

Hearing that someone was causing trouble, "Senior Brother Li" and "Senior Brother Zhao" immediately walked over. They didn't even look at Lin Xi but instead looked at the disciple of the Immortal Path standing on the steps of the hall.

"Hmph! It's him."

The disciple at the door pointed at Lin Xi and said sternly:

"This kid participated in the Immortal Path examination, couldn't provide the required items, and now wants to cheat and stay."

"What! It's this kid!"

"The Immortal World, how dare you act so wildly."

The two men's eyes glinted with menace, and they reached out to drive Lin Xi away.

"Wait, who said I couldn't provide the required items!"

Lin Xi's eyes flickered. He knew very well that the disciple receiving the items was sent by the Long Family to make things difficult for him.

"Eighteen hearts of the blood-sucking succubi, right? Fine! I'll give them to you!"

Lin Xi shook his sleeve, and one by one, the hearts of the blood-sucking succubi jumped out. Each one was still fresh and pulsing.

Ten, eleven, twelve... fifteen!

The face of the disciple of the Immortal Path at the entrance of the dark blue hall immediately changed. He had heard that this time, the trial to the heart of the blood-sucking succubi's territory had encountered a major problem.

All the blood-sucking succubi had gathered to sweep the area. Over eighty martial artists had died, leaving only six or seven. They had only managed to survive by reacting quickly and retreating in time.

Such heavy casualties were rare in the Immortal Path's examinations. In fact, out of the over eighty martial artists who participated, about twenty usually passed.

However, due to the unexpected changes in this examination, the task elders had already made adjustments, reducing the required number from eighteen to twelve.

Lin Xi had already provided twice the required amount.

When Lin Xi handed over the nineteenth heart of the blood-sucking succubi, the disciple of the Immortal Path finally changed his expression.

He had thought that by increasing the number to eighteen, he could make it difficult for Lin Xi and prevent him from passing. He never expected that Lin Xi would achieve this. The number of blood-sucking succubi he had killed was more than twice that of others.

Lin Xi stopped after handing over the nineteenth heart and turned his gaze to the two patrolling "Senior Brother Li" and "Senior Brother Zhao."

"Senior Brothers, I have a question. If the items provided exceed the required amount, what happens to the extra ones?"

Lin Xi asked.

The disciple of the Immortal Path at the entrance of the dark blue hall turned pale when he heard Lin Xi's question.

By asking this in front of the two, Lin Xi was clearly preventing him from making any trouble. Even if he had the nerve, he couldn't do anything with two fellow disciples watching.

"Well, actually, each examination task is for materials needed by the elders to refine elixirs. Every item you provide will be recorded on your 'Lude Plate.' Each heart of the blood-sucking succubi is worth one point. You provided nineteen, so you get nineteen points. These will all be recorded on your Lude Plate. — Every item in the Immortal Path examination will eventually be used for your own benefit."

Senior Brother Li answered without hesitation.

These things were common knowledge to disciples of the Immortal Path, almost without needing to think.

"Yes, with your Lude Plate, you can exchange it for elixirs and other items at the Fude Hall. This is something every disciple of the sect knows. You'll understand it in the future."

Senior Brother Zhao also explained.

Seeing Lin Xi hand over so many hearts, the two knew he would pass the Immortal Path examination. Since they would be fellow disciples in the future, they were happy to do him a favor.

On the side, the disciple of the Immortal Path at the entrance of the dark blue hall had a very ugly expression. He had called the two over to pin a big charge on Lin Xi, preferably a serious one.

But now, the two, not understanding the situation, had been used by Lin Xi to turn the tables on him.

"Thank you, Senior Brothers, for your guidance."

Lin Xi smiled and bowed.

"Hehe, no need. We'll be fellow disciples in the future."

The two waved their hands.

"Senior Brother, thank you for your trouble."

Lin Xi deliberately provoked him, shaking his sleeves to release a total of thirty-six hearts of the blood-sucking succubi. These hearts had been hidden in the "Golden Cauldron" and were now thrown out by Lin Xi.

Since Lin Xi knew that the eighteen required items couldn't be embezzled and with two disciples of the Immortal Path present, he wasn't afraid of any tricks.

The disciple of the Immortal Path glared at Lin Xi fiercely. Despite his reluctance, he had no choice but to comply.

A moment later, Lin Xi smoothly received a Lude Plate, a black robe, and a room key.

"Senior Brother, thank you. In the future, I will 'repay' you."

In front of Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Zhao, Lin Xi "respectfully" thanked the disciple of the Immortal Path, emphasizing the word "repay."

The disciple of the Immortal Path's face turned even uglier. With two fellow disciples watching, Lin Xi had left no room for him to make trouble, even if he wanted to.

Lin Xi wasn't afraid of offending him. Since he had already sided with the Long Family and tried to prevent him from passing the Immortal Path examination, there was no need to hold back.

"Master, should I deal with him tonight and suck his blood?"

Carmilla's voice echoed in Lin Xi's mind.

"Let it be. Your current strength is on par with his. You can't handle him. I think you just want to suck his blood. — Let's put this aside for now. Once I reach the Qi Condensation stage, I'll deal with him myself."

Lin Xi replied, seeing through Carmilla's true intentions.

The image of the Thunder Master's Thunder Elixir and the twelve Qi Enhancement Pills in his pocket flashed through his mind. With these elixirs, reaching the Qi Condensation stage wouldn't be a problem for Lin Xi.

"Master, you underestimate me too much. I can fight against a Fourth Stage Qi Condensation martial artist. As long as I get enough blood, dealing with that kid will be easy..."

Carmilla said resentfully in his mind.

Lin Xi ignored her, blocking out the Blood Queen's soul fluctuations, and walked out. As he left the dark blue hall, he hadn't gone far when a figure suddenly darted out from the crowd and pounced on him.

"Ah!"

Lin Xi was startled, not expecting to be attacked on Divine Dawn Mountain. He instinctively prepared to defend himself.

However, when a clear, familiar voice sounded, Lin Xi froze.

"Lin Xi, I finally see you!..."

Shangguan Yaosnow's voice, tinged with sobs, as she hugged Lin Xi.

Lin Xi's body stiffened, completely stunned. This sudden embrace caught him off guard. To be honest, Lin Xi had never been hugged by a young girl before.

"Bad guy! Bad guy, you big bad guy! I thought you had died in there..."

With a slight sob, Shangguan Yaosnow's delicate fists pounded Lin Xi's back.

"Don't worry, I wouldn't die in there without returning your magical tool."

Lin Xi finally came to his senses, patted the girl's shoulder, and smiled.

"Ah!"

Shangguan Yaosnow only then realized that she had hugged Lin Xi in public. Being a seventeen-year-old girl, with so many people watching, she couldn't help but turn red and let out a startled cry, stepping back and releasing her arms.

"Finally, she let go."

The great Blood Queen Carmilla, inside Lin Xi's clothes, finally breathed a sigh of relief. This girl was too much, almost suffocating her.

"I'll return your magical tool later. There are too many people here; let's talk somewhere else."

Lin Xi said calmly.

Shangguan Yaosnow had no objections. She also had questions for Lin Xi. She remembered the situation at the time; Lin Xi should have had no chance of survival, but he not only came out but also completed the examination task.

They didn't walk far when a disciple of the Immortal Path checked Lin Xi's number plate and formally led him to a slightly higher peak.

"This is your room. You can store your things here. From now on, you are a registered disciple of our Divine Dawn Sect. Our sect has inner and outer disciples. You can become an outer disciple at the First Stage of Qi Condensation and an inner disciple at the Fourth Stage. If you reach the Seventh Stage, you become a Sacred Son, with a high and respected status, above all. These are things you will learn in the future, but I'm telling you now. Also, remember, never offend any Sacred Sons or Sacred Daughters. They are beyond our reach."

The disciple leading the way emphasized the last sentence.

"Offend? I probably already offended a Sacred Daughter before joining the sect."

Lin Xi thought to himself but didn't say it out loud.

The Long Family not only tried to harm him in the Immortal Path examination but also harmed his aunt. Even if the Long Family let him go, he wouldn't let them off.

This mortal enmity was already set before Lin Xi joined the Divine Dawn Sect!

These thoughts flashed through Lin Xi's mind in an instant. He quickly turned around, extended his hand, and said to Shangguan Yaosnow:

"Come in, let's talk in my room."

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