Lin Langtian

"This Lin Bing probably has a big secret. Keep a close eye on him from now on."

Gu Changge said.

"Yes."

Replied the outer sect Elder.

"Ding, congratulations to the Host for triggering the Heaven's Mandate mission: Eliminate/Subdue the Son of Heaven's Mandate Lin Bing (0/1)."

The System's prompt sounded.

"According to the usual plot development, this trial for the handyman disciples will be Lin Bing's first major debut. It seems I can't let him have too easy a time with the trial."

Gu Changge mused, stroking his chin.

"Oh right, I remember there's a core disciple named Lin Langtian. He has the same surname, Lin. I wonder what his relationship with Lin Bing is."

Gu Changge speculated.

He then headed to one of the core peaks of Tianyuan Academy to find Lin Langtian.

"Who is Lin Langtian?"

Gu Changge asked.

"Dao Child, it's the Dao Child!"

"Lin Langtian, the Dao Child is looking for you, hurry up!"

As Gu Changge arrived, the core disciples on this core peak exclaimed.

"Why would the Dao Child be looking for me?"

Lin Langtian felt a bit dejected.

"You must be Lin Langtian, right?"

Gu Changge said, looking at a young man chosen by the core disciples.

"That's right, I am Lin Langtian. May I ask why the Dao Child is looking for me?"

Lin Langtian replied with neither subservience nor arrogance.

"Do you know anyone named Lin Bing?"

Gu Changge asked.

"Lin Bing? Let me think... I think there is such a person."

Lin Langtian recalled carefully.

"Oh, I remember now. Three years ago, before I came to Tianyuan Academy, I was in the imperial city of Lingxu Divine Dynasty. During the Lin family's grand competition, I casually defeated someone from a branch family. A kid named Lin Bing ran up to me shouting that he and I were irreconcilable enemies. But he was just a nobody. Why would the Dao Child ask about him?"

Lin Langtian said.

"So that's how it is... This Lin Bing has also joined Tianyuan Academy now. Be careful."

Gu Changge said.

"I could cripple his father's cultivation with a single palm back then, let alone him? Dao Child worries too much."

Lin Langtian said.

Seeing this, Gu Changge said no more.

"System, can you enhance the strength of my Spirit Beasts?"

Gu Changge silently asked the System in his mind.

"Ding, yes."

The System replied.

"Then raise all four of my Spirit Beasts to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm."

Gu Changge said.

"Ding, no problem. Enhancing each Spirit Beast to the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm costs 1000 System Points. Four Spirit Beasts will cost a total of 4000 System Points. Do you wish to proceed? (Yes/No)"

Gu Changge clicked "Yes".

Next, Gu Changge went to a peak in the Tianyuan Mountain Range, excluding the sixty-one main peaks of Tianyuan Academy, to find Lin Bing.

Finally, Gu Changge discovered Lin Bing on a deserted peak.

"Heh, with my third-level Marrow Cleansing Realm strength, plus the Ice Devouring Talisman and my Ice Devouring Physique, I can easily hunt ten Demonic Beasts at the Marrow Cleansing Realm. Then, I will surely shock everyone and leap from a handyman disciple to a core disciple."

Lin Bing said while searching for Demonic Beasts.

"You can handle Demonic Beasts at the Marrow Cleansing Realm, but I wonder if you can handle Demonic Beasts at the Qi Condensation Realm."

Gu Changge muttered softly.

"Go, Xiao Tian, Xiao Mo, Xiao Bing, Xiao Yan."

Gu Changge quietly released his four Spirit Beasts, which had already reached the first level of the Qi Condensation Realm.

"Roar!"

The four Demonic Beasts had now received a qualitative upgrade, becoming even more valiant and ferocious.

Lin Bing was in the process of hunting a Black Marsh Python at the fourth level of the Marrow Cleansing Realm when, unexpectedly, four Demonic Beasts with unfathomable strength appeared.

"I can't even discern the realm of these four Demonic Beasts. Could they be Demonic Beasts in the Qi Condensation Realm?"

Lin Bing exclaimed in shock.

"That's not right. This mountain peak is close to Tianyuan Academy. At most, only Demonic Beasts in the Marrow Cleansing Realm would appear here. How could four Demonic Beasts beyond the Marrow Cleansing Realm show up?"

Lin Bing said with some confusion.

"Forget it. If I can't afford to offend them, I can at least avoid them. I'll switch to another mountain to hunt Demonic Beasts."

Lin Bing then descended the mountain.

Seeing this, Gu Changge recalled the four Spirit Beasts and quietly followed Lin Bing.

When Lin Bing ascended another mountain peak, Gu Changge released the four Spirit Beasts again.

"How is this possible? These four Demonic Beasts are actually following me?"

As soon as Lin Bing reached another mountain peak, he discovered the four Spirit Beasts again and cried out in disbelief.

Lin Bing gritted his teeth and fled down the mountain once more, changing to yet another mountain.

"Heh, it's useless. After this trial, you'll just have to obediently remain a handyman disciple."

Gu Changge emerged from behind a large tree, sneering.

After Lin Bing switched to a third mountain peak, he muttered to himself, "Phew, I refuse to believe I'll run into those Demonic Beasts again this time."

However, the next moment.

"Roar!"

The Ink Profound Flood Dragon, Sky Winged Tiger, Frost Giant Wolf, and Flame Giant Wolf once again pursued Lin Bing.

"No, someone is definitely playing tricks."

Only then did Lin Bing realize something was amiss. While fleeing, he gritted his teeth and said.

"Damn it, who is playing tricks? Don't let me catch you."

Lin Bing cursed under his breath and continued to slip away.

"This is bad. The trial for handyman disciples is only half an hour long. If this continues, I won't be able to pass the trial."

Lin Bing realized the gravity of the situation and said.

Soon, the half-hour time limit was up. Because of Gu Changge's four Spirit Beasts, Lin Bing hadn't managed to hunt a single Demonic Beast.

"All handyman disciples, hand over the Demonic Cores obtained from hunting Demonic Beasts!"

An outer sect Elder shouted loudly.

Thus, all the handyman disciples handed over the Demonic Cores they had obtained from hunting Demonic Beasts.

"Lin Bing, where's yours?"

The outer sect Elder said, looking at Lin Bing, who remained motionless.

"I..."

Lin Bing stammered, unable to speak.

"Haha, I bet this kid didn't manage to hunt any Demonic Beasts."

"What a waste. He should have at least hunted a Demonic Beast in the Tendon Lengthening Realm."

"This kind of trash will definitely be eliminated in three years."

Seeing Lin Bing's predicament, everyone couldn't help but mock him.

"Damn it, if it weren't for having to avoid those four powerful Demonic Beasts, I wouldn't be in this situation."

Lin Bing said unwillingly in his heart.

"Ding, congratulations to the Host for successfully disrupting the Son of Heaven's Mandate Lin Bing's path to a comeback. Lin Bing's Destiny Value has decreased by 100 points, and the Host has been rewarded with 1000 System Points."

"Ding, congratulations to the Host for causing the Son of Heaven's Mandate Lin Bing to suffer ridicule in front of everyone. Lin Bing's Destiny Value has decreased by 20 points, and the Host has been rewarded with 200 System Points."

The System issued two consecutive prompts.

"Hmm, very good."

Gu Changge said with satisfaction.

At this moment, a clear and pleasant voice rang out.

"You're not allowed to bully my brother!"

A girl, about fifteen or sixteen years old, stepped forward and said loudly.

"Ni Yu..."

Lin Bing saw who had arrived and said.