The Blood Child's cultivation was not only two minor realms higher than Ling Lin's, but his innate ability also happened to counter Ling Lin's. Most importantly, the Blood Child had comprehended his own Phenomenal Domain. Against such an opponent, even if Ling Lin used the miniature Explosive Impact Arrow, his chances of winning would be less than fifty percent. He might as well admit defeat outright; that way, he could still keep Ling Tian's trump card hidden.
Thinking this, Ling Lin stopped running and looked at the Blood Child with a hearty laugh. "Senior, I admit defeat."
The instant Ling Lin stopped, the Blood Child's heart gave a jolt. He thought Ling Lin had used another strange technique, but when he heard what Ling Lin said, he froze. "Admit defeat?"
"Mm, yes. I'm no match for you. There's no point in fighting on." Ling Lin nodded, his expression calm. "I've already forced you to use your Phenomenal Domain. That's enough for me."
Seeing how calmly Ling Lin admitted defeat, the Blood Child couldn't help but look at him in a new light. He nodded. "Tsk, you've got a fine temperament, kid. You take winning and losing in stride. Not bad, not bad. Now I really want to meet the person who taught such an outstanding talent. Your Lingxiao Pavilion truly is something else."
"You'll get the chance to meet my father and the other elders someday, Senior." Ling Lin chuckled. He bowed, then crushed his jade token. His voice also reached the Blood Child's ears. "But when you face my elders, you won't win so easily, Senior. I'm the weakest one in our Lingxiao Pavilion."
"That kid's deliberately trying to annoy me, isn't he?" The Blood Child shook his head with a laugh. "I had to work my tail off