Chapter 96

(Thank you, Long Yin Yue, for becoming the patron of this book!)

No matter whether it is the expert from Taiyi Sect or Zhou Kelǐ, Lin Xi cannot deal with either of them. Even the three cultivators of the third level of the Qi Refinement stage from Beidou Palace cannot be trusted. In the face of great temptation, morality means nothing.

Lin Xi, upon first entering the world of immortals, received help from Shangguan Yaoxue, who lent him a mid-grade magical artifact. Later, Lin Xi immediately obtained the "Golden Giant Cauldron" left by Great Thunder Immortal, and he did not feel particularly surprised.

It was only when he saw Zhou Kelǐ, a third-level Qi Refinement cultivator from Doulv Palace, disregard righteousness and attempt to seize his Golden Giant Cauldron that he realized how much trust Shangguan Yaoxue had placed in him by lending him her golden magical artifact.

"These guys are all wolves, none of them are simple. I can't escape. With so many experts from Taiyi Sect and Doulv Palace present, and a third-level Qi Refinement cultivator, I definitely can't fight them."

Many thoughts raced through Lin Xi's mind. He could sense that although Zhou Kelǐ said he would take him back to Doulv Palace and then notify Shenxiao Sect to come and take him, he might not actually do so. He felt a deep-seated killing intent from Zhou Kelǐ, who would likely make a move before they even returned to Doulv Palace. After all, it would be easy to explain things afterward.

After all, he was just a nominal disciple. Without proving his worth, Shenxiao Sect might not act on his behalf. At most, they would expand their quota and recruit another nominal disciple.

Though Lin Xi was startled, he remained calm, his thoughts racing.

On the surface, Doulv Palace only wanted to teach him a lesson, but Lin Xi knew that he was at a critical juncture of life and death.

"This Zhou Kelǐ, damn him!"

A killing intent surged in Lin Xi's heart, but his face remained expressionless.

"Choose. Do you want to surrender or resist to the end?"

Zhou Kelǐ took a step forward, his gaze high and mighty, looking down at Lin Xi as if he were a mere ant.

"Hmph! Zhou Kelǐ, do you want to die? How dare you try to seize the magical artifact of our Long Family! This magical artifact was given to me by Senior Sister Long Bingyan. You, a mere disciple of Doulv Palace, dare to try to take it by force and claim it for yourself! How many heads do you have?"

At this critical moment, Lin Xi did not retreat but stepped forward, standing in front of Zhou Kelǐ. His gaze was piercing, looking at the disciples of Taiyi Sect and Doulv Palace as if they were already dead.

"This matter is not so simple. After I return, I will certainly report to Senior Sister Long. She will find your elders to reason with them!"

Boom!

These words were like a thunderclap.

"What!! It's Long Bingyan, the Holy Maiden of Shenxiao Sect!!"

Upon hearing this name, Zhou Kelǐ and "Senior Brother Wang" were shocked, their faces turning pale.

Even the three Qi Refinement cultivators from Beidou Palace looked at Lin Xi as if they were meeting him for the first time, their faces filled with shock.

Only Jian Yaobai and the little girl, who were of a lower level, looked confused, not knowing the background of "Long Bingyan." However, from everyone else's expressions, they could tell that she was someone of great importance.

Lin Xi, reading the situation, immediately took advantage of the situation, invoking the name of "Long Bingyan":

"Without the Long Family, which nominal disciple could have my strength? Without Senior Sister Long's favor, how could a mere nominal disciple like me have a golden magical artifact?"

Zhou Kelǐ and the other Doulv Palace disciples immediately had very unpleasant expressions. Even "Senior Brother Wang" from Taiyi Sect was the same.

A nominal disciple was not taken seriously by them, but Long Bingyan was different. She was the genuine Holy Maiden of Shenxiao Sect, known far and wide.

Although Zhou Kelǐ was also an elite in his sect with some authority, he was far inferior to the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens of the immortal sects. It was like a small wizard facing a great wizard, with a vast difference between them.

Of course, if Long Bingyan were merely the Holy Maiden of Shenxiao Sect, she would not have jurisdiction over Doulv Palace's disciples. After all, each immortal sect had its own Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, and above them were the true disciples of the tenth level of immortality.

However, Zhou Kelǐ knew that Long Bingyan had a significant background. Her other identity was someone he dared not provoke. If Lin Xi was a member of the Long Family and favored by Long Bingyan, then the golden magical artifact he possessed would make sense.

For a moment, Zhou Kelǐ found himself in a difficult situation.

"Brother Wang, go and probe this boy's background. If it's really the Holy Maiden Long Bingyan of Shenxiao Sect, we will be in trouble."

Zhou Kelǐ transmitted a thought. However, his face remained expressionless, as if he were questioning Lin Xi and trying to determine the truth of his words.

"Hmph!"

A light snort, like a thunderclap in the air. The white-robed, golden-crowned expert from Taiyi Sect, "Senior Brother Wang," stepped forward, his eyes narrowing, revealing a sharp light:

"You have a lot of nerve! How dare you impersonate a member of the Long Family. I know about Holy Maiden Long Bingyan, but there is absolutely no one surnamed Lin in the Long Family!"

When the little girl and Lin Xi were talking earlier, everyone around them had heard them call him "Senior Brother Lin." The Long Family members were surnamed Long, not Lin.

This was a clear flaw!

"These guys, who seemed so arrogant before, are actually so afraid of Long Bingyan!"

Lin Xi secretly despised them.

This disdain was evident to Zhou Kelǐ, who had initially been skeptical but now believed it more. If Lin Xi were not a member of the Long Family, daring to look at him like that would be courting death!

Lin Xi, however, paid no attention to this. He was very quick-witted and knew that if Zhou Kelǐ and the others truly did not believe him, they would have already taken action. There was no need to send someone to test him. This was clearly an unnecessary step.

"Hmph! You only know that the Long Family members are surnamed Long. Do you know that there are also sons-in-law in the Long Family? — Do you know Long Danni? Senior Sister Long has already agreed to marry her to me. Now, do you know where my golden magical artifact comes from?"

Lin Xi lied without hesitation, pulling Long Danni into the situation. This woman had harmed him on Wulei Mountain, and he had no qualms about implicating her.

"Long Danni!!"

This name was not very well-known in the Long Family, and few people knew about her. However, Zhou Kelǐ did know. It was through a letter from Long Bingyan that was sent to the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens of various sects.

This was a way of notification in the immortal world, indicating to all parties to take care of their people and avoid accidental harm.

Zhou Kelǐ did not have the authority for this, as the letter was sent to the Holy Sons and Holy Maidens of various sects. He only knew about it by chance.

"Ha! So you are someone from Holy Maiden Bingyan. I misunderstood. Since Senior Sister Long of Shenxiao Sect vouches for you, your character should be trustworthy. This matter is now over."

Zhou Kelǐ was a flexible person, and with a laugh, he looked gentle and approachable, a stark contrast to his previous arrogance.

"Hmph! You can explain to Senior Sister Long later!"

Lin Xi flicked his sleeve, showing no mercy.

He knew that showing weakness at this moment, when the other party was relaxed and without concerns, might lead to many doubts about his identity and background.

Zhou Kelǐ's expression stiffened, and his smile became unnatural.

He had not expected Lin Xi to be so difficult to deal with. He thought he had encountered someone he could easily manipulate, but instead, he had run into a hard wall.

Just as he was in a difficult situation, a magical talisman transformed into a rainbow of light, shooting from the direction of the "Gate of Time and Space" of Beidou Palace, landing in the hands of the three Beidou Palace cultivators.

It was an order from the elders of Beidou Palace, transmitted through the Gate of Time and Space.

This interruption caused everyone to look at the talisman in the hands of the three cultivators.

The matter here involved Beidou Palace, Taiyi Sect, and Doulv Palace. When it involved the elders of various sects, the conflict between Lin Xi and Zhou Kelǐ was no longer the focus.

In the gaze of the crowd, the three Beidou Palace cultivators, after a quick glance at the content of the elder's talisman, had very unpleasant expressions.

Whoosh!

A moment later, another magical talisman shot from the direction of the Gate of Time and Space of Doulv Palace, landing in Zhou Kelǐ's hand.

Zhou Kelǐ glanced at it and laughed:

"Lu Yan, Zhang Nan, Chen Qiao, what do you have to say now?"

Zhou Kelǐ called out the names of the three leaders of Beidou Palace.

The situation had developed to this point, and even Jian Yaobai and the others could see it. Their faces were ashen.

"It's impossible! The elders can't possibly agree!"

The little girl cried out.

"Enough! The elders have given an order, telling us to return immediately. No more talk, return to the sect immediately."

Lu Yan, Zhang Nan, and Chen Qiao, the three leaders of Beidou Palace, had iron-gray faces and sternly ordered. Everyone could see that they were in a bad mood.

This black dragon lair was discovered by them first. According to the rules of the immortal world, it should belong to Beidou Palace. However, the elders of Beidou Palace ordered them to give it up and return immediately.

This was completely unexpected by the three of them!

"Is Doulv Palace and Taiyi Sect so powerful that even Beidou Palace, which has the right, must yield under pressure?!"

Lin Xi was shocked.

It must be said that everything before him was completely beyond his expectations, giving him a profound lesson and a deep understanding of the situation in the sects.

The disciples of Doulv Palace and Taiyi Sect were all extremely excited upon receiving this news.

This was a direct slap in the face, and it couldn't be more satisfying.

Even Zhou Kelǐ had a hint of satisfaction in his expression.

"Little Junior Brother, since you are a member of the Long Family, this is all a misunderstanding. I will personally report this matter to Holy Maiden Long Bingyan. I believe, with her magnanimity, she will forgive this. Now, if you want to stay, you can. If you want to leave, you can as well!"

Zhou Kelǐ, with a magical talisman from the elders, suppressed the Beidou Palace disciples, ordering them to withdraw. He felt very satisfied and no longer took Lin Xi seriously.