In the next 15 minutes, Hall Master Old Yang, Dai Yuling and Lan Yu’er took turns bombarding him with random questions from several books. Sometimes, they even made Ling Xiao recite paragraphs from memory.
Not only was Ling Xiao able to answer them fluently, but he even pointed out some omissions, which directly stunned them.
Dai Yuling wryly smiled.
Lan Yu’er’s pride was directly beaten to the ground.
They truly couldn’t compare to Ling Xiao.
Even Hall Master Old Yang smiled bitterly and said: “There truly are geniuses in every generation, and one generation is stronger than the previous. This old man is the past wave, which will be surpassed by the new.”
Although he said so, he couldn’t hide the joy in his heart.
The reason he hadn’t made a breakthrough in his cultivation was not because he couldn’t but rather he had put a lot of energy toward cultivating disciples.
He needed an inheritor for his medical knowledge.
Unfortunately, he had never found a suitable one.
Lan Yu’er was a real genius, but she had a noble status. Moreover, she already had a Master who was no worse than he. Therefore, she couldn’t be his inheritor.
He hadn’t expected the heavens to not be blind and actually give him Ling Xiao. This was simply the best gift for him.
Originally, he liked Ling Xiao only because of the comprehension power he had displayed while examining Sealed God Catalog.
But now, it seemed that he had truly underestimated Ling Xiao. This boy was definitely more terrifying than he had thought before.
“Senior Sister Lan, you will not stop me from participating in the challenge, right?”
Ling Xiao asked Lan Yu’er.
Lan Yu’er sighed and said: “I truly don’t understand why you have to challenge it now. It’s not too late to challenge them again after your strength has improved. How can you win now?”
“Lan girl, don’t stop him. It’d be good to let this boy eat a loss. Or else, he will be too proud for his own good.”
Hall Master Old Yang said with a smile.
“Many thanks, Senior. Many thanks, Senior Siter Lan. Then, I’m going.”
Ling Xiao smiled excitedly.
“Wait a minute.”
Lan Yu’er suddenly called out.
“What’s the matter, Senior Sister? You aren’t truly going back on your words, are you?”
Ling Xiao’s expression was not good. He didn’t like the people who broke their promises.
“Don’t worry. I just want to go over and take a look.”
Lan Yu’er suddenly smiled and said: “I want to see you are beaten until you have to look for your teeth all over the ground.”
“I’m not a kid.”
Ling Xiao muttered: “You are just two years older than me, but you actually pretend to be an adult.”
“What did you say?”
Lan Yu’er’s pretty eyes were wide open.
“Nothing, hehe, nothing!”
Ling Xiao didn’t dare to offend her. After all, the other party was a Rank Nine Transcendent Realm expert. If she wanted to teach him a lesson, wouldn’t that be as easy as taking candy from a baby?
“Master, I also want to see the excitement.”
Dai Yuling chimed.
“No! Ling Xiao has already reached this level in less than two days, but what about you who have studied much longer than he? Stay here and read books. I will test you after I return.”
Lan Yu’er was truly impartial and incorruptible without human feelings.
“Okay.”
Although Dai Yuling truly wanted to cheer Ling Xiao, now that she thought about it, she truly needed to work hard!
Even though she couldn’t surpass Lan Yu’er or Ling Xiao, she should become a figure like Hall Master Old Yang at least.
She truly had to work hard.
In this fashion, Ling Xiao left the Medicine Hall under Lan Yu’er’s supervision and rushed to the outer square.
He was ready to successfully complete his first official challenge since joining Moonlight Sect.
This was different from the usual private exchange of pointerse. This time, the challenge had been approved by the Outer Hall, and the entire outer sect knew of this matter.
If he won, he would be promoted to the top 30 of the outer sect and enjoy the preferential treatment of a quasi-inner disciple.
If he lost, he might never be able to raise his head again.
Along the way, Ling Xiao thought about this challenge, not even looking at the beauty beside him.
Lan Yu’er felt a bit disappointed in her heart.
Her master was Moonlight Sect’s Supreme Elder. With such a lofty position, even the Sect Master of the Moonlight Sect didn’t dare to offend him.
Her talent had always been one of the most outstanding within Moonlight Sect.
Her medical talent was even the most outstanding, not just one of the most outstanding.
Her beauty was also absolutely top-tier.
Because of these reasons, she had always lacked sincere friends. Those around her just wanted to flatter her.
Therefore, although she longed for good friends, she disguised herself as an iceberg, a woman no one could get close to.
However, Ling Xiao was gradually melting this iceberg.
Because she suddenly discovered that there was actually someone better than her in this world; moreover, this person was a man.
She was dissatisfied but also surprised.
Regardless of Ling Xiao’s martial art qualifications, his alchemy was absolutely unparalleled.
Such a genius youth actually got along with Dai Yuling without the slightest arrogance.
Allegedly, he also had a good relationship with Wu Xiang, the last disciple among the outer disciples.
Her view of him had already changed.
However, it wasn’t wanting to win him over but sincere admiration and surprise.
Ling Xiao was entirely unaware of Lan Yu’er’s thoughts. He, in fact, didn’t care. He didn’t like warm faces but cold butts.
If the other person treated him indifferently, he would also not pester that person.
If the other person was enthusiastic, then he would also express his kindness.
Wu Xiang was like this, and Hall Master Old Yang was the same.
This Lan Yu’er, however, was still in the observation stage, but her current attitude was quite good. At least, she was not as arrogant as when he had seen her the day before yesterday.
Many people had already gathered in the outer square.
Today was the public challenge, so the Outer Hall had especially permitted outer disciples to take time off to watch it.
If it was an ordinary challenge, then that might not have been the case.
But this time, someone had challenged quasi-inner disciples; moreover, he had challenged two at a time. Therefore, watching the challenge was quite important.
This could be regarded as observing and learning, not just watching the excitement.
Originally, many people had hoped that Ling Xiao would win. At the very least, that would break the current situation within the top 30 rankings.
But when they saw Ling Xiao and Lan Yu’er coming together, their minds changed.
Jealousy, envy, hate!
“This Ling Xiao, how did he hook up with Senior Sister Lan Yu’er? That’s too awesome!”
“Senior Sister Lan Yu’er is the goddess in my heart. How can we let this guy defile her? I hope Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Yang can teach this guy a lesson today and make a fool out of this Ling Xiao!”
Not to mention outer disciples, even Hei Suo and the other inner disciples who were paying attention to this challenge were stunned.
Although Hei Suo didn’t particularly care about women, he coveted Lan Yu’er’s beauty and ability.
However, his cultivation base was just Rank Three Transcendent Realm, so he was not qualified to pursue her.
Usually, Lan Yu’er was noble and indifferent. She would reject everyone besides older generation seniors. Moreover, almost no one had seen her smile.
In Hei Suo’s mind, this woman was someone he would conquer.
However, today, his dream was shattered.
