Chapter 29

"Lin Xuan, Body Forging Mid Stage."

Even after Lin Xuan stated his name, Ling Yan showed not the slightest reaction.

However, upon hearing Lin Xuan's realm, her brows furrowed slightly.

"A mere menial servant already dares look down on the outer sect? Since when have Body Forging Mid Stage cultivators slipped in?"

Ling Yan's voice was cold and clear as she looked toward the chief steward.

At that moment, not only the chief steward but even Lin Xuan felt an immense pressure.

Lin Xuan was secretly alarmed. The gap between Blood Refining Mid Stage and the Body Forging Realm truly was no ordinary one.

The chief steward panicked and hurriedly said, "Senior Sister Ling Yan, you misunderstand. A few days ago, Lin Xuan defeated Niu Fang, the former steward at Body Forging Late Stage, and took his steward position."

"Oh?"

At last, Ling Yan's gaze settled on Lin Xuan.

"A Body Forging Mid Stage cultivator defeated one at Body Forging Late Stage. You are quite the fighter?"

A hint of curiosity appeared in her eyes at just the right moment.

"This disciple was merely lucky."

Lin Xuan replied calmly.

The menial servants all cast displeased looks his way.

Some of them had been present that day. Lin Xuan had not won through luck at all, but through genuine strength. Saying that now—wasn't that just showing off?

Ling Yan keenly noticed this, and the curiosity in her eyes deepened a little further.

"Luck is also a manifestation of strength. Fine, you will come with me. We depart at noon. When the time comes, go to the stables and collect a Gale Wind Horse. Tell them I sent you."

After saying that, Ling Yan turned and left at once, swift and decisive, without the slightest trace of dawdling.

The servant stewards were stunned, especially those at Body Forging Peak. The way they looked at Lin Xuan became even more displeased.

"Hmph... he really is lucky."

"Body Forging Mid Stage—can he even fight a Demon Beast? Don't go there and fail to come back."

"Enough. Disperse. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future."

The chief steward gave a sharp shout, and only then did everyone shut up and leave.

Afterward, he looked at Lin Xuan. "Junior Brother Lin, congratulations. I never expected Senior Sister Ling Yan to take a fancy to you. If your harvest is plentiful, don't forget to treat your senior brother to a medicinal feast."

"I will!"

Lin Xuan smiled faintly, though his heart felt somewhat heavy.

There were not so many coincidences in this world. Though there was nothing unusual about Ling Yan, with Chen Ze's warning, Lin Xuan had no choice but to stay vigilant.

Of course, Lin Xuan had never considered refusing to go.

Time and blood qi were now difficult to obtain, and Yan Hui Mountain was a good destination.

Perhaps he could obtain a large amount of time and blood qi there. Besides, he had the Soul Suppressing Pagoda as his trump card.

Ling Yan was at Blood Refining Mid Stage. Killing her might not be possible, but with mastery-level Concealed Breath Stride, Lin Xuan was confident he could leave calmly.

"Alright, Junior Brother. Go make your preparations. I'll await your good news."

After patting Lin Xuan on the shoulder, the chief steward turned and left.

Lin Xuan did not pay him any mind and headed toward the resting area.

At noon, Lin Xuan arrived at the stables on time and collected a Gale Wind Horse.

Like Wild Boars, Gale Wind Horses were creatures with Demon Beast bloodlines. However, compared with Wild Boars, Gale Wind Horses were far more docile.

At the mountain gate of the Divine Firmament Holy Land, beneath the Floating Training Grounds and before the towering gate, Ling Yan was already waiting.

"Now that you're here, let's go. Follow me!"

Ling Yan did not waste words. She mounted her horse and rode away directly, and Lin Xuan hurriedly followed.

Fifty li was crossed in less than half a quarter-hour at the speed of a Gale Wind Horse.

Yan Hui Mountain stretched for eight hundred li. Once they entered it, lush green trees blotted out the sky and sun, with only occasional strands of sunlight filtering down through gaps in the leaves.

"My mission is to go thirty li deep into Yan Hui Mountain, kill an Earth-Rending Bear at Blood Refining Mid Stage, and take its heart and bones."

"Along the way, you will be responsible for leading the horses and dealing with any Body Forging Realm Demon Beasts. I need to maintain my peak condition."

Within Yan Hui Mountain, Ling Yan's cold voice drifted back.

"Yes, Senior Sister!"

As Lin Xuan answered, the vigilance in his heart rose several degrees once more.

Ling Yan had not displayed anything unusual, but Lin Xuan could not afford to let down his guard.