“Ling Xiao, your performance justifies your self-confidence. Starting today, Ling Clan will nurture you. I hope that you will not disappoint this old man’s painstaking efforts.”
Ling Xiaotian was very good at talking. Whether or not he was being sincere, these words pleased Ling Xiao.
“If it were not for Patriarch, this Ling Xiao wouldn’t have been qualified to participate in today’s competition. I, Ling Xiao, will never forget Patriarch’s grace.”
Honestly speaking, Ling Xiao’s impression of the entire Ling Clan was not great, but he had a decent impression of Ling Xiaotian.
“Upon returning, quickly decide your future direction. A suitable weapon will greatly increase your combat power. A common grade treasure artifact is very important for the current you, so choose carefully.”
Ling Xiaotian reminded, “After you choose, directly come to me and receive it.”
“This disciple understands.”
“Okay, dismissed.”
“Yes!”
Ling Xiao felt that he should quickly decide his future weapon.
Although unarmed combat was potent, a weapon, especially one with bonus effects, could greatly increase his combat power.
Why was Hundred Steps Flying Sword his strongest attack?
It was not because of this martial art’s power. The key point was that, as a common grade treasure artifact, the Breeze Sword had a special bonus effect.
“Ling Xiao, congratulations!”
After receiving the rewards, Ling Xiao didn’t plan to stay; he didn’t like such a noisy environment.
But before he could take two steps, Ling Yihang came over.
Although he had defeated Ling Yihang before, neither bore any enmity for the other. On the contrary, they admired each other’s character.
“You were also rather conspicuous.”
“Hee hee, you two should stop praising each other. This time, one of you took first, and the other took fourth. This truly gives face to our Elite Hall and the unqualified disciples.”
With a peal of laughter, Ling Yixue congratulated the pair.
Perhaps because of her results, on her always unsmiling face was a big smile.
“Your result was not bad either, Senior Apprentice Sister.”
Ling Xiao smiled. “Genius Hall’s sixth: I fear many people never expected it.”
“How can my result compare with yours? I truly never expected you to defeat Ling Feifan. ”
Although Ling Yixue was very optimistic about Ling Xiao’s potential, his victory had still surprised her.
“In fact, I was lucky. When some people hunted me, I unexpectedly had a fortuitous encounter. Because of that, my cultivation rose to Late Rank Five Martial Vein, and I was also able to cultivate <Nine Transformation Golden Body Art> to the sixth transformation.”
Ling Xiao shook his head and added, “Speaking of which, I have yet to thank that person who sent people to assassinate me.”
“Someone wants to kill you?”
Ling Yihang asked in surprise. Ling Xiao’s eyes turned cold.
Ling Yixue frowned and nodded. “Ah, it must be Ling Shisan. Apart from him, I can’t think of a second person.”
Ling Xiao smiled. “Senior Apprentice Sister Yixue is really smart. Indeed, it was him.”
“What are you going to do? Now, your status is equal to an elder’s. You can report Ling Shisan to the Patriarch.” Ling Yihang suggested.
“That won’t do.” Ling Yixue shook her head and explained, “When all is said and done, they share blood relations. How can he be heavy-handed towards his own son? This matter, I’m afraid you can only bear it for the time being.”
“Yes.” Ling Xiao agreed, “I’m not Ling Shisan’s opponent yet, so I can only bear the insult for the time being, but if he continues, he’ll certainly feel my fangs.”
Now, if he wanted to recklessly kill Ling Shisan and risked punishment, he could certainly succeed.
“Okay, forget it. Let’s go back together.”
Ling Xiao, Ling Yihang, and Ling Yixue lived near Uncle Ling Er’s residence and took the same path. Their current actions were equivalent to publicly supporting Uncle Ling Er.
The Ling Clan, after all, was a clan, not a sect. Therefore, the Patriarch position could only be given to one of Ling Xiaotian’s sons unless something truly unexpected happened.
Therefore, it was a good idea to support Uncle Ling Er. Like that, he would block many hidden arrows.
“Let’s go!”
As the three left, Ling Yun narrowed his eyes and told Ling Feifan, “Ling Feifan, look at that woman. She is indeed not ordinary. Her vision was truly accurate. She wasn’t moved even after you pursued her for so long, but now, she’s taken a fancy to that Ling Xiao.”
“Humph!”
Ling Feifan knew that Ling Yun was trying to sow discord, but he still couldn’t bear watching Ling Yixue talking and laughing with Ling Xiao.
“That’s my woman! No one can snatch her! Ling Xiao, today’s shame, I’ll repay it twice over in the future!”
Muttering this, Ling Feifan left with his grandfather, a Supreme Elder of the Ling Clan.
The Ling Clan had three Supreme Elders in total who were regarded as the strongest existences in the Ling Clan, excepting for Ling Xiaotian. Since Ling Feifan had received his guidance, it was normal for his strength to have reached today’s heights. i
“Grandson, that Ling Xiao only defeated you due to a fortuitous encounter, but his words were not all false. You lack experience. This grandpa has spoiled you too much. You should temper yourself outside. You shouldn’t go too far, just explore Northern Han Country and return once a month!”
“This grandson will obey!”
Ling Yixue walked beside Ling Xiao, which many male disciples endlessly envied.
But what could they do?
Ling Xiao was the Genius Hall’s number one. It was only natural that he would receive a beauty’s admiration.
Merely, no one watching knew that Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue had no romantic thoughts currently.
Ling Xiao knew well that first place in this annual competition was only the beginning. His painful past had taught him that, without strength, he could only let other people slaughter him.
Within the clan, he had many powerful enemies such as Ling Jiu and Ling Shisan.
Outside the clan, although the matter of him killing Li Xingyun had not yet been exposed, eternal secrets didn’t exist.
One day, the Li Clan would learn of this matter.
At that time, the Ling Clan might not do their utmost to help him. Therefore, he could only fervently improve his strength until he didn’t need to fear whoever came.
Ling Yixue was an orphan and had never felt so-called happiness. She only wanted to continuously improve her strength until she could one day leave Heavenly Peak City and Northern Han Country to solve the mystery of her past.
Naturally, they two also had good impressions of the other.
After returning home, Grandfather Hong Qi waited for him with food and drinks.
Words could not describe the pride and elation Hong Qi had experienced upon hearing that Ling Xiao had become the Genius Hall’s number one.
Now, Little Potato had also formally joined the Ling Clan as a disciple. He had been bestowed with the name Ling Luo.
Naturally, this matter had been arranged by Uncle Ling Er without Ling Xiao needing to worry about it.
However, if he hadn’t defeated his opponents one by one and become first in the elimination rounds and the finals, eventually becoming the king above all the disciples of the Ling Clan, Uncle Ling Er might not have helped the little beggar.
In this world, there was neither affection nor hate without cause.
As long as he grew stronger, his family would remain safe.
After eating, Ling Xiao returned to the training room.
To rush to the finals, he had stopped attacking the Peak Rank Five Martial Vein bottleneck. Now that he had returned and obtained ten gang qi pills, coupled with the Cold Pond Gold Liquid in his Landscape World, he was ready.
Although he had defeated Ling Feifan, he had not yet used his true hidden trumps——
Martial Will, Enter Soul, Hundred Steps Flying Sword, and the Landscape Martial Soul!
If someone thought that he had gone all out before and came to seek trouble with him based on that estimate, he would let the other party know despair!
