Not in accordance with the rules?

Three days later.

Spring Breeze Pavilion.

Niece Mo, you've only just become the Pavilion Master of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, and you're already thinking of letting outsiders into the Ancient Scripture Library.

"This is quite against the rules."

An old man wearing an iron mask, leading a group of people, blocked Mo Xue's path, speaking with an unfriendly tone.

"Elder Tie, as the楼主, I have the right to decide who enters the Ancient Scripture Library."

Mo Xue glanced at him, her response equally sharp.

"Niece, don't be ungrateful."

"The position of Pavilion Master was given to you by the two of us elders; otherwise, with your qualifications, how could you possibly become the Pavilion Master of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion?"

If it were anyone else, fine, but you're actually allowing an outsider into the Ancient Scripture Library. You're completely unworthy of continuing as the Library Master.

At this moment, another tall and burly old man stepped forward, reprimanding her.

He was none other than the other elder of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, Madman.

The two had long been displeased with Mo Xue, and this was merely an opportunity to vent their frustrations.

"Given your past contributions to the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, I am still willing to address you both as elders."

"But you repeatedly oppose the orders of your楼主. Do you truly think I, a woman, am easy to bully?"

Mo Xue's pretty face turned cold as she stared at the two and continued, "Don't think I don't know about your dealings with the Black Shark Gang."

She had been ambushed by the Black Shark Gang before, and it was these two who had tipped them off in advance.

"Nonsense."

"Since it has come to this, let's settle this with action. Once we take you down, you wretched woman, we will reorganize the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion."

As soon as the words fell, the two exchanged a look and then, without hesitation, charged at Mo Xue.

Just then, a figure in a green robe and a bamboo hat appeared, moving towards the two like a phantom.

Both were startled. They recognized this person as the powerful being who had saved Mo Xue single-handedly a few days prior. They immediately drew their respective weapons, and two precious sabers, carrying a terrifying might, slashed down heavily.

Everyone believed this would be a fierce and intense battle.

After all, Iron Mask and Madman were elders, top experts of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion.

However, in the next second, a soul-stirring sword energy swept past.

Before anyone could even see what happened, their precious sabers were severed. A Sword Intent, like a rainbow, shot through the air, and with lightning speed, it struck Iron Mask while also fiercely sweeping towards Madman.

Splat...

Blood splattered. While still in mid-air, their bodies were instantly separated.

Killed with a single sword strike!

No one could see how the sword was drawn or how the killing was done. By the time everyone recovered their senses, the two elder-level powerhouses of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion had become cold corpses.

"Such a fast sword, such a sharp sword..."

Someone in the crowd gasped, murmuring to themselves.

At this moment, everyone looked at the figure in the bamboo hat with deep fear.

"Who else is not convinced?"

Noticing their reactions, Mo Xue stepped forward and asked coldly.

The martial artists of the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion who had harbored ulterior motives now lowered their heads, not daring to meet Mo Xue's gaze.

"We swear to obey the Host with our lives."

A female guard suddenly spoke, kneeling before Mo Xue with a "swish."

"We swear to obey the Forum Owner with our lives."

"Swear to obey the Forum Administrator with our lives..."

The others also knelt, completely submitting to Mo Xue.

At this moment, Mo Xue finally had true control over the entire Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion.

She smiled radiantly, a look of satisfaction on her face. This feeling of enjoying the reverence of hundreds of people was truly indescribably pleasant.

Of course, all of this was thanks to Lin Fan's presence.

With this thought, her gaze towards Lin Fan softened involuntarily, even carrying a hint of sweetness due to the effects of the Infatuation Pill.

After dismissing everyone, Mo Xue, dressed in a white dress, led Lin Fan to a pavilion in the center of the lake and then turned a switch.

Click, click...

As the switch turned, the lake water 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 biggest secret of our Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion, the Ancient Scripture Library."

"This place houses hundreds of martial arts manuals from the jianghu, as well as thousands of miscellaneous tales and records."

Mo Xue introduced softly.

The space of the Ancient Scripture Library was decent, but it couldn't compare to the Blood Demon Sect's library.

Rows upon rows of bookshelves stood tall, many of the books on them covered in a faint layer of dust.

"Looks pretty good."

"I'll be staying here from now on. Don't disturb me unless it's something important," Lin Fan said with satisfaction.

"Yes..." Mo Xue nodded.

"How should I address you?" Mo Xue suddenly asked again.

Up until now, she still didn't know the name of the person in the bamboo hat.

Lin Fan thought for a moment and said, "Peerless."

His identity as a disciple of the Demonic Sect was too sensitive, so he naturally couldn't use his real name.

"Peerless?" Mo Xue murmured, her beautiful eyes suddenly lighting up. She whispered, "What a great name."

Half an hour later, Mo Xue left the Ancient Scripture Library.

Before leaving, she ordered someone to bring the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone Lin Fan needed for copying.

Lin Fan took off his bamboo hat.

At the desk, Lin Fan removed his bamboo hat, revealing his true appearance.

His features were sharp and handsome, yet still held a hint of youthful innocence. His physique had become even more robust than before.

Lin Fan eagerly took down an ancient book and began copying it.

His handwriting was neat, as if he had forgotten the passage of time, just as focused as he was in the library.

[You copied "Ask Heaven Miscellaneous Talks" and were rewarded with 5 years of lifespan.]

"It works!"

Lin Fan's eyes lit up.

This meant that as long as he stayed here peacefully, he could also gain lifespan rewards by copying books.

As for returning to the Blood Demon Sect after three years, he would decide based on the situation then.

He smiled and continued copying other ancient books.

[You copied "Star Cloud Record" and were rewarded with 6 years of lifespan.]

[You copied "Spring Cloud Strange Tales" and were rewarded with 5 years of lifespan.]

In just one morning, Lin Fan copied five ancient books and received a reward of 26 years of lifespan.

"Copying books and talismans from the library still yields more lifespan rewards," Lin Fan muttered to himself.

Afterward, he stopped copying and began to browse the martial arts manuals collected here.

However, after looking through many of them, Lin Fan secretly shook his head.

"These martial arts manuals are indeed good for martial artists, but they offer little help to cultivators. They're practically useless."

Lin Fan had no intention of cultivating martial arts manuals.

He could now conceal his aura fluctuations. As long as he didn't activate his internal breath, his moves and strength far surpassed those of most martial artists.

Meanwhile, after leaving the Ancient Scripture Library, Mo Xue summoned several elders.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master."

The elders bowed respectfully.

Iron Mask and Madman had just died tragically; they didn't want to suffer the same fate.

Mo Xue was tall and slender, dressed in a white dress with a slit that revealed her long, straight legs.

Her features were delicate, her expression slightly cold, and she exuded the arrogance and elegance of someone in a high position.

"Pass down the order: mobilize the entire Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion to investigate my father's cause of death."

"No matter who the mastermind is, I will make them pay with blood."

The elders exchanged glances, but seeing Mo Xue's determined eyes, they immediately said in unison, "We obey your command."

Before, Mo Xue was just a woman without support. Now, with the mysterious and powerful man in the bamboo hat backing her, she had a very strong sense of confidence.

The elders quickly departed, and soon Mo Xue was left alone.

She surveyed her own outstanding appearance and beauty, and a slight smile suddenly appeared at the corner of her lips as she murmured to herself, "As long as I can keep him here safely, our Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion will surely become the strongest martial arts force in all of Ask Heaven City, and even within hundreds of miles."

"Father, if you are watching from heaven, your daughter will not only avenge you but also build the Sacred Dragon Book Pavilion into the most prosperous force!"

As night fell, Lin Fan stopped his transcription work.

After a day of effort, he had gained a total of 46 years of lifespan.

He was very satisfied and felt at ease, no longer worrying about how to obtain lifespan after leaving the Blood Demon Sect.

[Do you wish to consume seventy years of lifespan to advance the Advanced Demonic Arts to Great Accomplishment?]

At this moment, a line of small text appeared in Lin Fan's vision.

Lin Fan thought for a moment and said, "Agree to advance."

Soon, more profound insights into the Advanced Demonic Arts flowed into his mind.

At this very moment, a strange image appeared. A young man, similar to Lin Fan, was practicing the same palm technique as before.

But unlike before, his movements were smoother and more fluid. As his palm energy erupted, it possessed a terrifying aura capable of shattering mountains and rocks.

"The stronger the palm technique, the more it promotes the body's refinement and absorption of spiritual energy," Lin Fan realized.

He raised his hand and executed a palm strike. The moves arose from his heart, appearing simple and swift, yet they were filled with myriad changes, exuding the aura of a palm technique master.

Unfortunately, the surrounding spiritual energy was depleted and could not be infused into Lin Fan's body.

Fortunately, he promptly took out a spirit jade. With the help of the more exquisite palm technique, the energy within the spirit jade rapidly entered Lin Fan's body, transforming into his ninth and tenth streams of Internal Breath.

Feeling the changes within himself, Lin Fan immediately summoned his Panel to check carefully.

[Name: Lin Fan] [Lifespan: 1271] [Talent: Pre-emptive Dao Fruit] [Realm: Meridian Condensing Realm (Fifth Grade)] [Cultivation Method: Advanced Demonic Arts (Great Accomplishment), Blood Gathering Art (Great Accomplishment), Talisman Secret Manual (Beginner), Sword Control Technique (Beginner), Houtian Gang Qi (Beginner)]

"I've advanced another minor realm."

Lin Fan smiled.

Since descending the mountain, he had been hesitant to use his lifespan to advance cultivation technique proficiency, fearing that each use would permanently reduce his lifespan. Now, this concern was temporarily resolved.

The improvement in his cultivation made Lin Fan feel very secure.

Strength was Lin Fan's most powerful reliance.