"Young Master!"
Xiao Yan looked at Qing Lin and Xiao Xuan in confusion. "Qing Lin, who is this big brother?"
Big brother? Xiao Xuan nearly spat in his face, but ignorance was no crime.
"Young Master, I don't know either. This senior said he wanted to introduce me to a master and had a way to help me resolve my situation. He told me to take him to speak with the two captains."
Hearing that, the look in Xiao Yan's eyes toward Xiao Xuan immediately changed.
He had learned from his teacher just how extraordinary Qing Lin was. Could this guy be scheming something?
Xiao Xuan ignored the warning look outright and sat down on his own.
"Kid, you're merely a Dou Shi yourself.
"And you still have the mood to worry about others?
"I saw this girl's rare physique and developed an appreciation for talent.
"As for you, you still have a long road ahead. Within the Jia Ma Empire, setting aside other places—
"Even in the Misty Cloud Sect, there are plenty at your level who could crush you.
"Not to mention the entire Northwestern Region. The Black-Corner Region and Jia Nan Academy are filled with outstanding talents.
"There are plenty of Dou Lings who are only fifteen or sixteen.
"Qing Lin, come with me. You were only sent over by your captains to help him manage daily chores. You didn't sell yourself to him, so you don't need his permission.
"If this kid starts making trouble for no reason, I'll beat him up for you—beat him so badly even his father and brothers won't recognize him."
Xiao Xuan directly imposed his tyranny, pulling Qing Lin outside.
Xiao Yan followed while questioning the soul within his ring.
Yet the soul inside the ring gave no response.
Only after