A New Poisonous Scheme, An Enemy at the Door!

Xia Wuji took the Azure Star Token, left by his mother, from his embrace and handed it to Lin Piaoxue.

Lin Piaoxue took the token and examined it carefully.

Even Lin Zhengyuan couldn't help but lean in curiously, staring at the token.

An Azure Star Token that could directly grant entry into the Azure Star Academy was indeed precious.

"It's Shaking Light Peak!"

A complex expression appeared on Lin Piaoxue's face.

The Azure Star Academy had a total of seven peaks: Tian Shu Peak, Tian Xuan Peak, Tianji Peak, Tian Quan Peak, Yuheng Peak, Kaiyang Peak, and Shaking Light Peak.

"Miss Piaoxue, is there something special about Shaking Light Peak?" Xia Wuji asked, noticing Lin Piaoxue's unusual expression.

Lin Piaoxue returned the Azure Star Token to Xia Wuji before replying, "Since the establishment of the Azure Star Academy, Shaking Light Peak has always been the weakest in terms of strength and scale."

"But twelve years ago, the peak master of Shaking Light Peak, Qin Zhiyin, somehow obtained an incredible opportunity. Her personal strength advanced by leaps and bounds, leading Shaking Light Peak to rise rapidly."

"However... the good times didn't last. Qin Zhiyin suddenly disappeared, and anything related to her became a forbidden topic within the Azure Star Academy."

"After Qin Zhiyin's incident, anyone within the Azure Star Academy who was close to her was implicated to varying degrees. They either vanished without a trace like Qin Zhiyin, or they were ostracized and suppressed, finding it difficult to make progress."

"Young Master Wuji, if this Azure Star Token of yours was circulated from Shaking Light Peak after Qin Zhiyin's disappearance, then there's no problem."

"But if this Azure Star Token was given out by Qin Zhiyin herself before her incident, then I advise you... it's best not to take this token out. Otherwise, even if you enter the Azure Star Academy, you will be implicated because of Qin Zhiyin's affairs!"

Lin Piaoxue's expression was extremely solemn, and her tone was very serious.

Xia Wuji's mind raced.

"Qin Zhiyin suddenly obtained a great opportunity twelve years ago and her strength advanced rapidly... and my mother also went missing twelve years ago."

"This Azure Star Token, my mother obtained it from Qin Zhiyin. Could Qin Zhiyin's so-called great opportunity be related to my mother?"

"Qin Zhiyin disappeared, and my mother is also missing. Could their disappearances be related?"

Seeing Xia Wuji fall silent.

Lin Piaoxue thought he was extremely disappointed that such a good Azure Star Token was not suitable for use, so she comforted him, "Young Master Wuji, you don't need to be discouraged. Even without this Azure Star Token, you can still enter the Azure Star Academy."

"In another half a month, it will be the Azure Star Academy's annual entrance examination. With your talent, there will be no problem at all!"

As she spoke, the scene of Xia Wuji cleaving the Black Wind Bandit with a single sword flashed through Lin Piaoxue's mind.

If he couldn't pass the examination to enter the Azure Star Academy with that kind of skill, let alone the Great Chu Dynasty, even the surrounding dynasties that paid tribute to the Azure Star Academy would probably have no one who could pass the examination.

Xia Wuji put the token back into his clothes.

No matter what, he had to go to the Azure Star Academy!

He wanted to find out what happened to Qin Zhiyin, the peak master of Shaking Light Peak, and then find clues about his mother!

In his previous life, there were too many regrets. Because of his flawed state of mind when facing the immortal tribulation, everything ultimately turned to nothing.

Since fate had given him a chance to start over, he had to grasp it firmly and do all the things he wanted to do but couldn't in his past life.

To make this life a complete one!

"I understand. Then I will participate in the Azure Star Academy's examination!" Xia Wuji said, his calm tone exuding a powerful confidence.

"The examination location is quite far from our Lin family... It seems you can't go to the Lin family with us first. You need to set off from here as soon as possible," Lin Zhengyuan said.

"In that case, I'll leave the Lin family guards with you and have them escort you to the examination location!"

Xia Wuji, however, shook his head and said, "I appreciate the good intentions of the Lin family head, but there's no need for such trouble. I can go alone."

Although the Lin family guards were skilled, in Xia Wuji's eyes, they were insignificant. Instead, they would only slow him down.

Lin Piaoxue, who traveled the martial world, carried a map of the Great Chu Dynasty with her. She took out the map and placed her finger on a certain location.

"The Azure Star Academy conducts examinations in various dynasties every year. This year, the examination location in the Great Chu Dynasty will be Qingyun City."

She handed the map to Xia Wuji and said, "Young Master Wuji, I believe with your talent, you will definitely perform exceptionally well in the examination."

"And those who perform outstandingly in the examination will be sought after by the seven peaks of the Azure Star Academy."

"I am at Tian Xuan Peak. I hope we can meet at Tian Xuan Peak not too long from now!"

Xia Wuji accepted the map and said, "Thank you."

A moment later, Xia Wuji parted ways with the Lin family father and daughter.

He carefully looked at the map and memorized the route to Qingyun City. Just as he was about to set off.

"Young Master..."

Xia Wuji looked in the direction of the voice. An old man in simple clothes, riding a mount with fierce beast bloodlines, was galloping towards him.

This was the only old servant in his courtyard over the years.

In his previous life, Xia Wuji was persecuted. The old servant pleaded for him, but was killed by Xia Wudao with a single palm strike.

The old man dismounted from his mount, almost falling. His old bones were nearly falling apart from the bumpy ride.

"Uncle Fu, what is it that you're looking for me for?" Xia Wuji asked.

The old servant sighed and said, "Young Master, it's the Pavilion Master... The Pavilion Master wrote a letter and asked this old servant to give it to you..."

As he spoke, the old servant handed the letter to Xia Wuji.

Xia Wuji took the letter and opened it.

"Wuji, your father was wrong. Your father doesn't dare to ask for your forgiveness, but your father hopes you can come back for a visit."

"When your mother left back then, she left some words, saying she would tell you when you grew up."

"Now that you've grown up, it's time to tell you those words."

Xia Wuji's eyes narrowed slightly.

He really couldn't refuse this reason!

If his mother had indeed left some instructions or advice, there might be important clues hidden within.

But what if... this was a ploy by those disgusting people to play mind games?

Thinking of this, a cold, sharp glint flashed in Xia Wuji's eyes.

After the battle with Xia Wudao, he had taught Xia Wudao a painful lesson and retrieved the Azure Star Token. Because of the Lin family father and daughter's interference, it had indirectly given Xia Xuan and people like Madam Liu an opportunity.

But if they didn't know how to cherish this opportunity.

When Xia Wuji sheathed his recovered sword, they would no longer have a chance!

"Uncle Fu, where are you planning to go next?" Xia Wuji asked.

The old servant sighed and said, "This old servant has no relatives or friends, so I can only return to the Sword Pavilion..."

Xia Wuji took out a stack of banknotes he had obtained from killing enemies in the Monster Suppression Mountain Range from his embrace, and stuffed them into the old servant's hand: "Uncle Fu, don't go back to the Sword Pavilion. Find a place and enjoy your twilight years."

Immediately after, he pointed his fingers in succession, landing on various acupoints on the old servant, and infused pure energy into the old servant's body.

The old servant's face instantly became radiant, as if he had become more than ten years younger.

He could live for several more decades, free from illness and pain. If he wished, he could marry a wife, take concubines, and have children to continue the lineage without any problems.

If the old servant hadn't appeared here, he would have almost overlooked this karmic connection.

The old servant felt the changes in his body, his hands holding the stack of banknotes trembling, and his eyes turned red.

"Thank you, Young Master..." He was about to kneel.

Xia Wuji supported his hands and said, "Uncle Fu, you've taken care of me for many years, and you've worked hard. This is what you deserve."

After resolving this karmic connection, Xia Wuji once again returned to the Sword Pavilion alone!

On the other side.

Lin Zhengyuan, along with Lin Piaoxue and a group of Lin family guards, was traveling at a rapid pace.

Suddenly, Lin Zhengyuan stopped.

Ahead of them, a middle-aged man with a sinister expression immediately rushed to Lin Zhengyuan's front.

"I didn't expect to meet the Lin family head here. What a coincidence." The middle-aged man cupped his hands towards Lin Zhengyuan.

Lin Zhengyuan nodded and asked, "Where are you going?"

The middle-aged man replied, "Sword Pavilion."

Lin Zhengyuan's eyes flashed. After a few casual exchanges, he continued on his way with his people.

"Father, who was that person just now?" Lin Piaoxue asked curiously.

Lin Zhengyuan said, "Xu Yao."

"This person has quite a bit of resentment with Xia Xuan. Three years ago, he even dueled with Xia Xuan. After that duel, Xia Xuan was severely injured and went into seclusion for three years."

"Now, Xu Yao is going to the Sword Pavilion again, and judging by his aura, he has already advanced to the second level of the Primal Energy Realm."

"Perhaps, after today, the Great Chu Dynasty will no longer have the Sword Pavilion."

Lin Piaoxue was silent for a moment, then said, "They deserve it!"