Three days later.
Spring Breeze Pavilion.
"Miss Mo, you've only just become the master of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, yet you're already planning to let outsiders enter the Ancient Scripture Library."
"That hardly complies with the rules."
An old man wearing an Iron Mask led several people to block Mo Xue's path and spoke in an unfriendly tone.
"Elder Iron, since I'm the master of the pavilion, I have the right to decide who may enter the Ancient Scripture Library."
Mo Xue glanced at him, matching his hostility without yielding.
"Niecette, don't be so ungrateful."
"You only hold this position because the two of us old men gave it up. Otherwise, with your qualifications, how could you possibly have become the master of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion?"
"If it were anyone else, we might let it pass. But you agreed to let an outsider enter the Ancient Scripture Library. You're simply unworthy of remaining the master of the pavilion."
At that moment, another tall, burly old man stepped forward and shouted at her.
He was the other elder of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, Madman.
The two of them had long been displeased with Mo Xue. Now, they were merely using this opportunity to vent their fury.
"Out of consideration for all the contributions you've made to the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, I'm still willing to address you both as elders."
"But you've repeatedly opposed the orders of me, your pavilion master. Do you truly think a woman like me is easy to bully?"
Mo Xue's pretty face turned cold. Staring at the two men, she continued, "Don't think I'm unaware of your dealings with the Black Shark Gang."
The ambush she had suffered at the hands of the Black Shark Gang had been arranged because the two men had secretly informed them in advance.
"Nonsense."
"Since things have come to this, let our skill decide the victor. Once we take down this bitch, we'll rebuild the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion ourselves."
The instant he finished speaking, the two men exchanged a glance and charged at Mo Xue without the slightest hesitation.
At that moment, a man in blue robes and a bamboo hat appeared, darting toward the two men like a phantom.
Both men were startled. Recognizing him as the powerful figure who had single-handedly rescued Mo Xue a few days ago, they immediately drew their weapons. Two treasured blades descended in a heavy slash, carrying terrifying might.
Everyone believed that a frightening and fierce slaughter was about to unfold.
After all, Iron Mask and Madman were both elders, among the strongest experts in the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion.
Yet in the next instant, a soul-stirring sword ray flashed past.
Before anyone could see what had happened, the two treasured blades had already been severed. A Sword Intent pierced the rainbow, sweeping toward Madman with the speed of thunder and lightning while simultaneously catching Iron Mask in its path.
Pfft...
Blood sprayed through the air. Though the two men were still suspended in midair, their heads and bodies had already been separated.
One sword, one death!
No one had seen how the sword had been drawn, nor how it had killed. By the time everyone came to their senses, the two elder-level powerhouses of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion had already become cold corpses.
"What a fast sword. What a sharp sword..."
Someone present sucked in a cold breath and muttered to himself.
At that moment, everyone looked at the bamboo-hatted man with profound fear.
"Who else is dissatisfied?"
Noticing everyone's reaction, Mo Xue stepped forward and asked coldly.
The martial artists of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion who had still harbored ulterior motives lowered their heads one after another, no longer daring to meet Mo Xue's eyes.
"We swear to obey the pavilion master unto death."
A female guard suddenly spoke and dropped to her knees before Mo Xue with a swish.
"We swear to obey the pavilion master unto death."
"We swear to obey the pavilion master unto death..."
The others also knelt one after another, submitting completely to Mo Xue.
Only at this moment did Mo Xue truly take control of the entire Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion.
She smiled sweetly, satisfaction showing on her face. The feeling of being worshiped by several hundred people was truly indescribably comfortable.
Of course, all of this was because Lin Fan existed.
At that thought, the way she looked at Lin Fan unconsciously softened considerably. Because of the Infatuation Pill's influence, there were even several traces of sweetness in her gaze.
After dismissing everyone around them, Mo Xue, dressed in white, brought Lin Fan to the pavilion in the middle of the lake and twisted a mechanism.
Click, click...
As the mechanism turned, the lake slowly parted, revealing a stone door.
Mo Xue stepped forward and inserted a key. The stone door quickly opened, revealing a circular Ancient Scripture Library within.
"This is the greatest secret of our Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion—the Ancient Scripture Library."
"This place contains over a hundred martial arts manuals of various kinds, as well as several thousand books of strange tales and miscellaneous records."
Mo Xue introduced it softly.
The Ancient Scripture Library was reasonably spacious, but naturally could not compare with the Hidden Scripture Pavilion of the Blood Demon Sect.
Rows of bookshelves stood in formation, and many of the books upon them were covered in a faint layer of dust.
"Looks pretty good."
"I'll stay here from now on. Unless something important happens, don't come disturb me."
Lin Fan's face showed satisfaction as he spoke.
"Yes..."
Mo Xue nodded.
"How should I address you?"
Mo Xue suddenly asked again.
Even now, she still did not know the bamboo-hatted man's name.
Lin Fan thought for a moment and said, "Peerless."
His identity as a disciple of the Demonic Sect was too sensitive, so naturally he could not use his real name.
"Peerless?" Mo Xue murmured. Her beautiful eyes suddenly lit up, and she muttered to herself, "What a good name."
Half an hour later, Mo Xue left the Ancient Scripture Library.
Before leaving, she ordered people to deliver the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone Lin Fan needed for copying.
Lin Fan removed his bamboo hat,
At the desk, Lin Fan removed his bamboo hat and revealed his true appearance.
His features were well-defined and handsome, though they still carried a trace of youthful immaturity. Compared to before, his physique had become several degrees more robust.
Lin Fan impatiently took down an ancient book and immediately began copying it.
His handwriting was neat and orderly. He seemed to have forgotten the passage of time, focusing as intently as he had back when he was in the Hidden Scripture Pavilion.
You copied "Miscellaneous Tales of Ask Heaven City" and were rewarded with 5 years of lifespan
"Useful!"
Lin Fan's eyes lit up.
This meant that as long as he stayed here peacefully, he could also obtain lifespan rewards by copying books.
As for what to do after three years, he would watch the situation and decide whether to return to the Blood Demon Sect.
A smile appeared on his face as he continued copying other ancient books.
You copied "Record of the Nebula" and were rewarded with 6 years of lifespan You copied "Spring Clouds and Strange Tales" and were rewarded with 5 years of lifespan
In merely one morning, Lin Fan had copied five ancient books and obtained twenty-six years of lifespan as a reward.
"The books and Rune Patterns in the Hidden Scripture Pavilion still give more lifespan as rewards."
Lin Fan muttered softly.
Afterward, he stopped copying and began flipping through the martial arts manuals collected here.
But after reading many of them, Lin Fan could only shake his head secretly.
"These martial arts manuals are indeed quite good for martial artists, but for cultivators, they offer almost no help at all. They're practically as useless as chicken ribs."
Lin Fan had no intention of practicing martial arts manuals.
He could now conceal the fluctuations of his aura. As long as he did not activate his Internal Breath, both his techniques and strength far surpassed those of most martial artists.
Elsewhere, after leaving the Ancient Scripture Library, Mo Xue summoned several elders.
"Greetings, Pavilion Master."
The several elders bowed respectfully.
Iron Mask and Madman had just died miserably. They did not want to follow in their footsteps.
Mo Xue was tall and slender, dressed in a white gown. The slit hem revealed her long, straight legs.
Her features were exquisite, and her expression slightly cold. An arrogance and elegance befitting a superior radiated from her.
"Pass down my order. Mobilize the entire strength of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion and investigate the cause of my father's death."
"No matter who is behind it, I'll make him pay his blood debt in blood."
The several elders exchanged glances. But when they saw the determination in Mo Xue's eyes, they immediately answered in unison, "We obey."
Mo Xue had once been a woman without anyone to rely on. Now, with the mysterious and powerful bamboo-hatted man backing her, she possessed extremely formidable confidence.
The several elders quickly left, and soon Mo Xue was alone.
She examined her outstanding appearance and beauty. The corners of her lips suddenly curled slightly as she muttered, "As long as I can keep him here peacefully, our Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion will certainly become the strongest martial world force in all of Ask Heaven City, perhaps even within a radius of several hundred miles."
"Father, if your spirit watches from heaven, then look on. Your daughter will not only avenge you, but also transform the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion into the most powerful force!"
Night descended, and Lin Fan stopped his copying work.
After a full day of effort, he had obtained a total of forty-six years of lifespan as a reward.
He was extremely satisfied. At the very least, he felt secure inside and no longer had to worry about being unable to continue obtaining lifespan after leaving the Blood Demon Sect.
Would you like to consume seventy years of lifespan and advance Advanced Demonic Arts to the Grand Accomplishment stage in advance?
At that moment, a line of tiny text appeared in Lin Fan's field of vision.
Lin Fan thought for a moment and said, "I agree to the advance."
Soon, more profound insights into Advanced Demonic Arts surged into his mind.
At that very moment, a strange scene appeared. A youth resembling Lin Fan was still practicing the palm technique from last time.
But unlike before, his movements had become even smoother and more fluid. As his palm force erupted, it carried the terrifying momentum of shattering mountains and stones.
"The stronger the palm technique, the more it can promote the body's refinement and absorption of spiritual energy."
Lin Fan understood this in his heart.
He raised his hand and struck with his palm. The moves arose from his heart, appearing simple and fierce while actually containing endless variations and bearing the imposing air of a grandmaster of palm techniques.
Unfortunately, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy had been exhausted, making it impossible for any to enter Lin Fan's body.
Fortunately, he promptly took out a piece of Spirit Jade. With the aid of the even more exquisite palm technique, the energy within the Spirit Jade rapidly flowed into Lin Fan's body and transformed into his ninth and tenth strands of Internal Breath.
Sensing the changes within himself, Lin Fan immediately summoned the panel and examined it carefully.
Name: Lin Fan Lifespan: 1271 Talent: Pre-emptive Dao Fruit Realm: Meridian Condensing Realm (Fifth Grade) Techniques: Advanced Demonic Arts (Grand Accomplishment), Blood Gathering Art (Grand Accomplishment), Talisman Secret Manual (Beginner), Sword Control Technique (Beginner), Houtian Gang Qi (Beginner)
"Another minor realm improvement."
A smile appeared on Lin Fan's face.
Ever since descending the mountain, he had been afraid that his lifespan would decrease each time he used it, so he had not dared to advance his Technique Proficiency lightly. Now, that worry had temporarily been resolved.
The improvement in his cultivation made Lin Fan feel exceptionally secure.
Strength was Lin Fan's greatest reliance.
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