Training Lin Dong

Before long, Lei Bao and Xie Qian returned to the central Giant Platform, bringing back the corpses of Lei Li and Xie Yingying.

Their faces were as dark as water. Each side walked apart, as though they had gotten into an argument.

"Xie Yingying couldn't bear to throw away the spiritual medicine even when death was staring her in the face. She's the one who got Brother Lei Li killed."

"That greedy, stupid woman. That was a Fire Python Tiger."

"Brother Lei Li shouldn't have helped her."

The younger members of the Lei Family stared at the Xie Family with gloomy faces, cursing under their breaths.

They had all seen what happened in the valley. The Fire Python Tiger had charged straight at Xie Yingying, so they all subconsciously believed that the Fire Python Tiger had only wanted to snatch back the spiritual medicine. At the critical moment, Xie Yingying had been greedy and hesitated, failing to abandon the spiritual medicine at once. She had purely been seeking her own death, and had even dragged Lei Li down with her.

Lei Bao naturally learned of this as well, and kept giving Xie Qian a cold face.

The Xie Family did not dare argue back either. Xie Yingying had indeed been greatly at fault, and the Xie Family had no standing in the matter.

Lin Yun watched quietly, barely forcing himself not to laugh... Aside from him, probably no one would ever know that whether there had been spiritual medicine or not, the Fire Python Tiger would have killed Xie Yingying and Lei Li all the same.

Without a doubt, this incident had caused a rift to appear in the relationship between the Lei and Xie Families.

This situation was good news for the Lin Family and Mad Blade Martial Hall. The Lei and Xie Families had intended to ally against them, but now not only had the two people in the marriage alliance died, a misunderstanding had also arisen.

"Brother Bao, Yingying was at fault in this matter, but the main cause was still the Fire Python Tiger. Since it has already happened, we must avenge them. Gather the Heavenly Yuan Realm experts, find the Fire Python Tiger, and kill it."

The smile on Xie Qian's face vanished as he spoke viciously.

Lei Bao did not respond to Xie Qian. Instead, he glanced at the people around them and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, a Fire Python Tiger has appeared in the hunting grounds. It has already threatened all of us, and even caused Lei Li and Xie Yingying's deaths. We all bear responsibility for this matter. If we do not kill the Fire Python Tiger, the Hunting Event can no longer be held here in the future. I propose that the Heavenly Yuan Realm experts join forces first to encircle and kill this Demon Beast. As for the remaining matches, leave them to the Earthly Yuan Realm people to oversee."

"That's right, kill that demon tiger first. This place is too close to Qingyang Town. If we don't deal with it, none of us will be able to eat or sleep in peace," Xie Qian quickly chimed in.

At present, the two families' hearts were filled only with hatred. They no longer cared about the competition at all.

Luo Cheng and Lin Zhentian exchanged a glance. Both of them were somewhat unwilling.

Going to kill the Fire Python Tiger now was nothing more than helping the Lei and Xie Families take revenge.

These two had just bullied Qing Tan, making Lin Zhentian even more unwilling.

Everyone fell silent. No one replied to Lei Bao and Xie Qian.

A Fire Python Tiger at the Heavenly Yuan Realm was not so easy to deal with. People could die.

"Everyone, we organized the Hunting Event together. Now that something has happened, do you all intend to avoid responsibility? If so, will events like this still be held in the future?" Lei Bao snorted coldly.

"Family Head Lei is right. The Fire Python Tiger must be eliminated."

"This is an event we all held together. If there's a problem, we should face it together."

"I agree. Let's kill the Fire Python Tiger first!"

Under Lei Bao's angry authority, several factions immediately agreed.

Very soon, only Mad Blade Martial Hall and the Lin Family had yet to state their positions.

These two factions had the most Heavenly Yuan Realm experts. If they wanted to hunt the Fire Python Tiger, they would be the main force.

"Brother Zhentian, I know you have resentment in your heart. In this incident, Yingying stole the spiritual medicine that belonged to you, but your Lin Family also benefited from the misfortune and avoided being hunted down by the Fire Python Tiger, didn't you?" Xie Qian looked at Lin Zhentian, gritted his teeth, and said, "Help us kill the Fire Python Tiger, and I'll compensate your Lin Family with two stalks of Fourth-Grade Spiritual Medicine. How about it?"

Lei Bao followed closely and said, "Hall Master Luo, if Mad Blade Martial Hall is willing to act, this old man will owe you a favor."

This time, Luo Cheng and Lin Zhentian could no longer refuse so easily.

After reaching an agreement, the Heavenly Yuan Realm experts of the major factions all gathered together to discuss how to surround the Fire Python Tiger.

After they left, the competition on the central Giant Platform continued.

The prizes for the Hunting Event were still very worth looking forward to. Setting aside the wagers between the major factions, the individual rewards alone were extremely generous.

First place could obtain four stalks of Fourth-Grade Spiritual Medicine.

With Lei Li and Xie Yingying gone, the suspense over who would take first place fell to Wu Yun, Lin Dong, and Lin Yun.

Lin Dong had shown Earthly Yuan Realm strength during his previous battle with Lei Li, making him the person most likely to obtain first place at present.

Under the orderly supervision of the Earthly Yuan Realm referees.

The Top Five were soon decided.

They were Lin Yun, Lin Dong, Wu Yun, Lin Xia, and Mu Lingsha! At this stage, it became a battle to decide the rankings.

Lin Xia and Mu Lingsha directly gave up on the top three and fought for fourth and fifth.

Both girls were proud by nature. Although Mu Lingsha was only at the Body Tempering Eighth Layer, she was still unwilling to admit defeat and challenged Lin Xia, who was at the Body Tempering Ninth Layer.

On the Giant Platform, the battle between the two women attracted everyone's attention. One was graceful and dignified, the other wild and lively, and both were stunning beauties.

Mu Lingsha's archery was formidable. Several times, she nearly hit Lin Xia, even poking a few holes in her clothes. If Lin Xia had not practiced the Flowing Wind Movement Technique, making her fast and agile enough, she might not necessarily have been able to defeat Mu Lingsha.

The two sides tangled for over a dozen rounds. In the end, Lin Xia found an opportunity to get close, unleashed Spirit Sword Finger, and tapped Mu Lingsha's body, instantly making her lose her fighting ability.

Next came the matches for the top three.

"That guy has already broken through to the Earthly Yuan Realm, so I won't compete with him for first. Lin Yun, the two of us should have a match." Wu Yun stared eagerly at Lin Yun.

"Sure!" Lin Yun agreed at once.

He had originally wanted to tell Wu Yun that he was actually also at the Earthly Yuan Realm, but he was afraid Wu Yun would admit defeat outright. Then it would be no fun.

The mission still wasn't complete! Mission: Defeat Wu Yun. Reward: one bottle of Fourth Grade Origin Qi Pills.

Among the opponents present today, Lin Yun had tried to create a mission for every one of them, but only Lin Dong and Wu Yun had succeeded.

It was worth mentioning that after he had completed the mission to defeat Lin Dong once before, he could no longer create another "defeat" mission. But when Lin Yun changed it to "discipline," it worked.

He really didn't know whether this system was proper or not.

It actually liked disciplining protagonists!

Mission: Discipline Lin Dong. Reward: Root Bone +2, Fortune +2.

Aside from those two missions, there was one more.

Mission: Take first place in the Hunting Event. Reward: Spirit +2, Comprehension +2, Fortune +2, one bottle of Fifth-Grade Gathering Origin Pills.

Lin Yun and Wu Yun stepped onto the Giant Platform. The battle began, and Wu Yun immediately unleashed Blade Drawing Strike, fast and fierce, but Lin Yun still dodged it with ease.

What Wu Yun cultivated was the Raging Thunder Saber. Every move was offensive, violent as thunder and incomparably sharp.

Unfortunately, he had run into Lin Yun.

"Mountain Shocking Fist!"

Lin Yun turned sideways to avoid a slash, then threw out a punch that struck the side of the blade with precision.

With a clang, the treasured saber snapped apart.

Wu Yun stared at the blade broken into two pieces, completely dumbfounded, and stopped attacking.

"Are you really not at the Earthly Yuan Realm?" Wu Yun swallowed and asked.

Lin Yun asked back, "Did I ever say that?"

"Damn it, isn't this bullying an honest man?" Wu Yun cursed under his breath as he picked up the broken saber and walked down from the Giant Platform.

"I've already broken through to the Earthly Yuan Realm. Didn't you think about it? Would my Brother Lin Yun not have broken through?" Lin Dong walked up, and when he passed Wu Yun, he grinned.

"You Lin Family..."

Wu Yun gritted his teeth. Always proud, he now felt a sense of defeat.

Two Earthly Yuan Realm cultivators.

And Lin Xia was at the Body Tempering Ninth Layer.

Lin Hong and Lin Qingtan were at the Body Tempering Eighth Layer.

This generation of the Lin Family was truly full of talent.

"I thought that without Lei Li, this contest wouldn't be worth watching. Who would've thought two more Earthly Yuan Realm cultivators would pop up?"

"Neither of those two is as old as Lei Li, yet they've actually reached this step too."

"The Lin Family is truly blessed, producing two geniuses at the same time."

All the major factions cast envious looks toward the Lin Family.

Now only Lin Yun and Lin Dong were left to fight for first and second place. As far as the other factions were concerned, the contest was already over. No matter how the Lin Family's two great geniuses fought next, their envy would only grow deeper.

"Brother Lin Yun, be careful. This time, I came prepared."

Lin Dong cupped his fists and reminded him with complete confidence.

He had already learned the second layer of the Mystic Gate Seal. It was time to give Brother Lin Yun a surprise.

"Use your full strength. Don't disappoint me." Lin Yun extended one hand in invitation.

He also very much wanted to know how much his younger brother had improved.

And whether he needed to discipline him hard.