Life Is a Play, and Acting Is Everything

Before Xiao Lin arrived at the Blood Sect's base, First Elder Su Qian had already replied to the leaders of the various Dou Emperor- level forces in the Black-Corner Region.

The letter also informed them that Jia Nan Academy would investigate the matter thoroughly!

It's quite normal for First Elder Su Qian to reply in this way.

After all, without a God's-eye view, Jia Nan Academy, which has never interfered in the affairs of the Black-Corner Region, naturally had no idea that someone was trying to smear them.

If the First Elder's letter had suggested that he already knew about this matter, it would likely have aroused suspicion among the leaders of these Dou Emperor- level forces.

It can be said that First Elder Su Qian's statement that he would investigate the matter thoroughly gave people a more credible attitude!

At the same time, First Elder Su Qian's reply also reassured these leaders of Dou Emperor- level forces.

After all, if Jia Nan Academy is willing to investigate, their plan will already be half successful.

Next, all they need to do is find out which faction is responsible and loot their medicinal herb warehouse.

When the mastermind behind this truly reveals themselves, they don't believe that Jia Nan Academy, having been smeared, will remain indifferent.

As long as Jia Nan Academy steps forward to take the lead, they will not have to face the threat of Dou Zong level experts!

At the same time, with the Jia Nan Academy as their backbone, they wouldn't start fighting amongst themselves before eliminating the mastermind behind it all.

This is definitely a win-win situation for the leaders of many Dou Emperor- level forces!

Amidst the waiting of numerous Dou Emperor- level power leaders, Xiao Lin finally made a show of arriving at the Blood Sect's headquarters.

Looking at the location of his and Zi Yan's first victim's base, Xiao Lin's lips curled into a strange smile.

"How unpredictable life is! Just a few days ago, Zi Yan and I ransacked the Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse, and now, a few days later, I'm actually becoming a guest of honor at the Blood Sect!"

This turn of events was something even Xiao Lin hadn't anticipated.

But I have to say, this feeling is really great!

Not only did I steal your things, but you also paid me to come over and make me your honored guest.

Who wouldn't like this feeling?

At this moment, if they weren't at the Blood Sect's headquarters, Xiao Lin would probably be grinning from ear to ear.

As soon as Xiao Lin stood in front of the Blood Sect's encampment, two Blood Sect disciples walked over with wary expressions.

However, before the two Blood Sect disciples could speak, Xiao Lin spoke first.

"Lin Xiao from the Jia Nan Academy is here to visit. Please inform Sect Master Fan Lao!"

After glancing at the two Blood Sect disciples who approached, Xiao Lin slowly introduced himself.

Upon hearing Xiao Lin reveal his identity, the two Blood Sect disciples instantly abandoned all their thoughts and bowed respectfully to Xiao Lin.

At the same time, one of the Blood Sect disciples immediately entered the Blood Sect's headquarters to report Xiao Lin's arrival to Fan Lao.

Clearly, these two Blood Sect disciples had been instructed by Fan Lao beforehand.

Xiao Lin waited at the entrance of the Blood Sect's headquarters for a short while before the Blood Sect disciple who had gone in to report earlier came out again with Fan Lao.

"I am deeply sorry for failing to properly welcome our distinguished guests from the Jia Nan Academy!"

The moment Fan Lao saw Xiao Lin, he immediately cupped his hands in apology.

Xiao Lin waved his hand dismissively at this.

"Sect Leader Fan, there's no need for such formalities. I'm merely here on the orders of the First Elder to assist you in investigating the truth behind the framing and slander against the Jia Nan Academy!"

Upon seeing Fan Lao, Xiao Lin immediately pretended to be completely unaware of the situation.

At the same time, Xiao Lin subtly feigned anger at the Jia Nan Academy for being smeared.

This secretly pleased Fan Lao, who had been observing everything.

"Just as Su Mei said, those self-righteous guys from the Jia Nan Academy are all idiots who care about their so-called reputation!"

It could be said that the angrier Xiao Lin appeared, the happier Fan Lao was.

However, little did he know that he had already fallen into Xiao Lin's trap.

While Fan Lao was inwardly mocking Jia Nan Academy, wasn't Xiao Lin secretly overjoyed?

They both thought the other was an idiot.

But who's the real fool?

It's definitely Fan Lao!

I wonder what Fan Lao's expression will be when he learns the whole truth?

The Joker is, in the end, just Fan Lao!

"Lin Xiao..."

"I am now an Elder at the Jia Nan Academy, so Sect Master Fan can simply call me Elder Lin."

"Yes, Elder Lin."

Fan Lao originally wanted to be polite to Xiao Lin, but after hearing what Xiao Lin said, he naturally agreed.

"Elder Lin, this is not the place to talk. There are many fellow practitioners inside who are waiting to see you. How about we go inside and discuss things in detail?"

At this moment, Fan Lao also extended an invitation to Xiao Lin.

"... Alright then."

Seeing this, Xiao Lin pretended to be silent for a moment before nodding.

"Elder Lin, please!"

Immediately afterwards, Xiao Lin and Fan Lao entered the Blood Sect's territory side by side.

Although this wasn't Xiao Lin's first time visiting the Blood Sect, his state of mind was completely different on each of his two visits!

Compared to the first time, this time Xiao Lin approached it with a playful attitude from beginning to end.

Soon, the two arrived at a large, secret room.

The moment they entered, all the Dou Huang expert present turned their gazes toward them.

The gazes of these Dou Huang expert upon Xiao Lin were varied, ranging from probing and scrutinizing to harboring ill intentions and harboring ulterior motives.

Xiao Lin ignored them all.

"No way? Jia Nan Academy looks down on us that much? Your First Elder Su Qian didn't even come in person?"

However, Xiao Lin chose to ignore them, but some of them were ready to find fault.

Clearly, among these Dou Emperor- level forces, some harbor unfriendly attitudes towards the Jia Nan Academy.

Or rather, if they weren't facing a Dou Zong- level power this time, they would never have chosen to cooperate with the Jia Nan Academy.

Therefore, after they discovered that the person from the Jia Nan Academy was not the Dou Zong Su Qian as they had claimed, they naturally wanted to make fun of Xiao Lin.

Sure enough, not long after the first person finished speaking, a second person spoke up.

"Yes, you should know that we are about to face a Dou Zong- level force. Even if the person who comes is not your First Elder Su Qian, he should be one of the two legendary Grand Elders, right?"

Without the strength of the Dou Zong Realm, we might not be able to go toe-to-toe with a Dou Zong- level force!

The Dou Wang expert chimed in was also in Yin Yang Xiao Lin.

As for the others, they all wore expressions of watching a show unfold.

Even Fan Lao, the Blood Sect Master who had just brought Xiao Lin here, pretended not to hear what the others were saying and instead played dumb on his own.

Clearly, upon seeing that Xiao Lin was an unfamiliar face, these already unruly Dou Huang expert from the Black-Corner Region were prepared to give him a taste of their own medicine.

Because Xiao Lin didn't show it, they didn't know that Xiao Lin was also a Dou Zong!

In the eyes of these Dou Emperor- level power leaders, Xiao Lin was a new face, and they thought that at most he was just a Dou Emperor.

What they will face next are Dou Zong. Given their lack of unity, having an additional Dou Huang expert won't have a significant impact.

It's no wonder that these leaders of Dou Emperor- level forces would express their dissatisfaction in this way.

What they were hoping for was First Elder Su Qian, or one of the two Grand Elders of the Jia Nan Academy, not just an Elder at the Dou Huang Realm!

If Jia Nan Academy only sent one Elder at the Dou Huang Realm, what was their purpose in paying such a high price to get Jia Nan Academy's help?

The assembled Dou Huang expert felt that Jia Nan Academy was too arrogant, which was why this incident occurred.

Xiao Lin sneered inwardly at their sarcastic remarks.

"Snort"

The next second, accompanied by Xiao Lin's soft hum, the expressions of all the Dou Emperor- level power leaders changed drastically!