Chapter 281: Establishing Might in Outer Sect
Li Anle sat paralyzed on the ground.
Now, he wouldn’t dare provoke Ling Xiao even if he were beaten to death.
As for Tian Chao, who had once looked for trouble with Ling Xiao, he directly knelt on the ground and kept muttering.
Ling Xiao just smiled.
He was not a person who reached for a yard after getting an inch. As long as these people obediently didn’t look for trouble with him again, he was too lazy to sort them out.
As for Li Anle and Yang Cheng, they were set aside for Wu Xiang; Ling Xiao didn’t need to kill them.
In a distant cave dwelling, Hei Suo had been paying attention to this match.
“Damn it, Master said that there is no need to pay attention to this person. He basically can’t create any waves at all. But now, this kid has already defeated Yang Cheng, thoroughly establishing his might in the Outer Sect. Perhaps, he might even become a danger in the future!”
Hei Suo was different from Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy.
Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy didn’t bother with juniors, especially an untalented one.
He was busy, so why would he care about this?
However, Hei Suo wasn’t as calm. He had been paying attention to Ling Xiao since the day he had entered Moonlight Sect.
Although Ling Xiao’s talent was indeed poor, his combat skills were too terrifying. This guy had repeatedly beaten all his opponents.
Moreover, he had actually gotten with Lan Yu’er too.
Originally, he had thought that Yang Cheng would easily defeat Ling Xiao, showing Ling Xiao’s ugliness in front of her. Afterward, she wouldn’t mix together with him.
Who would have thought that the results would backfire? He wanted to directly kill Ling Xiao with his own hands.
However, he knew that that was impossible.
Not to mention that he couldn’t pass through Elder White, with Ling Xiao’s movement technique, he might not even be able to catch up.
Moreover, this kid was under the protection of Lan Yu’er and Hall Master Old Yang. He couldn’t make a move unless he didn’t want to stay in Moonlight Sect.
With these people’s protection, even his Master, Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy, might be at wits’ end.
“Senior Brother Hei Suo, you looked down on this Ling Xiao a bit too much. Yang Cheng failed purely because he neglected his cultivation.”
Jin Ming, who was sitting beside Hei Suo, remained rather calm.
Although he claimed that he was in seclusive cultivation, he was actually in Hei Suo’s cave dwelling.
With Hei Suo giving directions from the side, his progress would naturally be faster.
“Do you think so?”
Hei Suo asked.
“Yes, Yang Cheng has been very complacent as of late. He lacks perseverance in cultivation. It is already pretty good that his cultivation didn’t regress. He basically hasn’t made any progress. Losing to Ling Xiao today, he only has himself to blame.”
Jin Ming said.
“Then, are you confident in defeating Ling Xiao?” asked Hei Suo again.
Jin Ming nodded and said: “Senior Brother Hei Suo, to deal with that kid, I don’t even need five moves to win!”
Hei Suo didn’t doubt Jin Ming’s words because Jin Ming was a martial idiot. He had never lied.
Unless he misjudged Ling Xiao’s strength, it was absolutely impossible for him to exaggerate.
The top-ten of Outer Sect were all very hard to deal with.
Just to defeat the weakest among the top-ten had taken Ling Xiao a long time. Moreover, he had only narrowly escaped Yang Cheng’s overturning attack, which showed that Ling Xiao’s strength was just that.
In the top-ten, with every increase in rank, all were at least two times more powerful.
The higher the ranking, the more terrifying the strength.
The top-three outer disciples could even defeat a Rank One Transcendent Realm martial artist.
Jin Ming was one of those three.
Since he could defeat a Transcendent Realm powerhouse, what was Ling Xiao, a trifling Peak Rank Eight Martial Vein Martial Master?
Hei Suo thought this and couldn’t help laughing. He was truly a bit too nervous, but there was actually no need to do anything at all.
“Greetings, Elder Black, since you are here, come over and have a cup of tea.”
Suddenly, Hei Suo cupped his hands toward a dark corner.
Like Elder White, Elder Black was one of the two Great Elders of the Outer Sect, responsible for daily affairs, and second only to the Hall Master of Outer Hall in terms of power.
Moreover, this Elder Black belonged to the same race as Hei Suo, so their relationship was very good.
In addition, Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy had taken care of Elder Black in the past. Therefore, he would generally help when Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy or Hei So needed something.
“This disciple pays respect to Elder Black!”
Jin Ming stood up, lowered his head, cupped his hands, and greeted.
Elder White was a Rank Nine Transcendent Realm powerhouse. Although Jin Ming could defeat Rank One Transcendent Realm martial artists, he was an ant before a Rank Nine Transcendent Realm martial artist.
Therefore, it was natural to be respectful.
“No need to be so courteous, Hei Suo. I have observed this Ling Xiao as you have said, and it honestly surprised me. I don’t know about his talent, but his combat skills are absolutely outstanding. Even this old man is inferior to him in that aspect.”
Elder Black wore a black robe, and his face was emaciated as if only his skin and skull were left.
However, one should not underestimate this person.
Even Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy had to respect him to some degree. After all, Rank Nine Transcendent Realm powerhouses could step into the Celestial Realm at any time.
“Is he truly that amazing?”
Hei Suo frowned.
“Hehe, but you also don’t need to worry. Although his combat skills are excellent, it’s limited to below the Transcendent Realm. What Jin Ming said just a moment ago is correct. He should be able to easily defeat Ling Xiao, but five moves are not enough, at least thirty moves will be needed.”
Elder Black took a seat with a smile, sipped the tea and commented.
Jin Ming frowned, but he didn’t dare to refute.
“Elder Black, Ling Xiao, that kid injured me before. He also disrespected my Master. Moreover, he is a disciple of that White Cloud Old Man. Can’t you make an excuse and give him a bit of trouble? I don’t need you to do anything excessive. It’s enough as long as you don’t let him grow.”
Hei Suo asked while pouring tea in Elder Black’s cup.
“Deal with him? Haha, do you want me to offend both Hall Master Old Yang and Lan Yu’er?”
Elder Black sneered: “Let’s not talk about Lan Yu’er’s Master, who we can’t afford to offend, not even your master Demonic Flame Celestial Worthy. First, just talk about Hall Master Old Yang. I still want to get medicines and pills from him. By offending him, wouldn’t I suffer a huge loss?”
“No, Elder Black, that Ling Xiao is going to Medicine Hall just to do some miscellaneous tasks. Would Hall Master Old Yang fall out with you for him?”
Hei Suo asked, not understanding the situation.
“What fart do you know? Hall Master Old Yang wanted to take that kid as a disciple many times. He said that that kid has extraordinary talent in alchemy, but that kid actually refused to worship him. He just wanted to follow and become a medicine boy.”
Elder Black cursed: “But this old man has talked with Hall Master Old Yang before, he is truly regarding that kid as a successor and nurturing him. With his stubborn temperament, who would dare to truly bully him relying on seniority and strength? If someone dared to bully that kid Ling Xiao relying on their strength, Hall Master Old Yang would definitely explode!”
“What!”
Hei Suo couldn’t help getting angrier. How could that kid Ling Xiao have such good luck? He actually found such a good backer just after entering the sect. Like that, he was truly powerless to deal with that kid.
“But although you can’t make a move in the light, you can still stumble into him secretly. However, the risk is too big. Heh heh, this old man can’t do a losing business.”
Elder Black suddenly said.
When Hei Suo heard Elder Black’s words, he inwardly scolded this old man for being greedy. But sometimes, it was a good thing to be greedy as long as he could complete the matter.
“Elder Black, rest assured. For this favor, I’ll give you double of the previous fee. What do you think?”
Hei Suo said with a smile.
“Considering how we are from the same race, this old man will give you a discount. Tenfold, then this old man will consider it.”
Elder Black smiled, stood up, and said: “You don’t need to answer immediately. We can talk about it after you think about it. This old man will leave first.”
