Chapter 369: Blood Burning Saber Technique (I)

Thanks to the miraculous properties of the Hidden Dragon Tokens, anyone who possessed one could use it to check the rankings of martial artists on the Hidden Dragon List. The news that Lin Zheyu had defeated Xiao Shi and advanced to the thirtieth rank on the Hidden Dragon List spread the very next day.

In Pingyang City, within the Water Cloud Palace, Liang Yunhui listened to the others chatting and asked curiously, "Mother, is the Lin Zheyu they are talking about the same Uncle Zhao from before? I heard from senior sister that Lin Zheyu once used the alias Zhao Hao, and when he first appeared, it was also in Ruyang City."

Liang Yunhui had fairly good natural talent and successfully passed the Water Cloud Palace's examination, joining the sect. However, she was only an outer sect disciple. She would need to pass further assessments and prove her natural talent and comprehension before she could be promoted to an inner sect disciple.

"Do not speak carelessly. As for Young Master Zhao, do not mention him to anyone, and do not tell others that we know him," Liang Yuhan said softly.

𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"I know. I have not told anyone. But Uncle Zhao is truly amazing. That is the Hidden Dragon List, you know? It has only been a few years, and when we hear of him again, he is already a peerless genius ranked thirty on the Hidden Dragon List," Liang Yunhui said with a face full of admiration.

When she mentioned Uncle Zhao, she could not help but think of Little Black and wondered whether the little fellow had grown fatter.

Like Liang Yunhui and her mother, many people who had once come into contact with Lin Zheyu heard the news that he had defeated Xiao Shi and became the thirtieth rank on the Hidden Dragon List.

"Holy shit! Brother Lin is that incredible! Damn it, I knew Brother Lin was extraordinary, but who the hell would have thought he would be this extraordinary!"

Wang Jing, who had joined the Yin Yang Sect, specifically inquired after hearing that Lin Zheyu had ascended the Hidden Dragon List. Once he confirmed it was the same Brother Lin he knew, his jaw nearly dropped in shock.

"That brat actually hid his strength and even falsified his age. With that baby face of his, no wonder he dared to tell me back then he was only in his thirties. What a pity I joined the Yin Yang Sect in such haste. Otherwise, I could have asked Brother Lin for a recommendation and surely entered a better sect," Wang Jing muttered to himself, growing more regretful the more he thought about it. His investment in Lin Zheyu had succeeded, but he himself had joined another sect first.

No, I must find a chance to go to Wuling City and become more familiar with him. I wonder what kind of relationship the Yin Yang Sect has with the Wuji Sect. If they are on good terms, perhaps Brother Lin could help arrange things and assist me in becoming a true disciple.

When Lin Zheyu had first arrived, the very first invitation to the Li Family auction he received had been given by Wang Jing. Without that invitation, perhaps none of the subsequent events would have happened. Setting aside the favor of the invitation, the two had indeed been on good terms back then and could be said to have some friendship. If possible, Lin Zheyu would not mind giving him a helping hand.

The Li Family also learned of Lin Zheyu's news. Li Mengqi and her younger brother were genuinely happy for him and specially sent a generous gift. Aside from former acquaintances and sparring opponents, even those who had formed enmity with him caught wind of the news. The Tang Family felt fortunate, as they had paid a heavy price back then to resolve their grudges with Lin Zheyu. In contrast, the head of the Pei Family felt somewhat irritated.

"How is he still not dead?" Pei Zhuangzhi's voice was extremely low, carrying a trace of anger and irritation.

Back then, he had advocated seeking peace, just like the Tang Family, and had sent someone to resolve the grievances. After all, those who had offended Lin Zheyu were already dead. There was no need for Lin Zheyu to fight the entire Pei Family to the end, and the Pei Family likewise could not afford to offend the Wuji Sect behind him. However, the other elders had refused to agree.

"Pei Xuan said he will handle this matter himself. We do not need to interfere," Pei Yuqiu said somewhat helplessly.

He had a good relationship with his elder brother, Pei Yuchun, but not to the extent of risking his own life to avenge him. Like Pei Zhuangzhi, Pei Yuqiu supported reconciliation. Unfortunately, Pei Yuchun had a son of formidable strength.

Bang!

Pei Zhuangzhi slammed his palm fiercely onto the table. With a loud crash, the table shattered into pieces.

"Handle it, handle it. Damn it, after handling it for so long, not only is he not dead, his natural talent has become even more terrifying! Now Lin Zheyu's status in the Wuji Sect is increasingly important. If he wants to target the Pei Family, it would be effortless! If we had sent someone to reconcile earlier, none of this would have happened!" Pei Zhuangzhi said, suppressing the anger in his heart.

"That was Pei Xuan's biological father. With Pei Xuan's temperament, how could he possibly agree to reconciliation? If you truly went to reconcile with the man who killed Pei Xuan's father, do you believe Pei Xuan would not do something even more insane?" Pei Yuqiu explained helplessly.

Pei Zhuangzhi also understood that it was Pei Xuan's father who had died. This matter could never truly be reconciled. He merely needed an outlet for his frustration.

"Go tell Pei Xuan to hurry up and deal with that man. Recently, the Wuji Sect has been suppressing our business more and more ruthlessly. Tell him this: If it continues like this and the Pei Family's income drops sharply, there will not be enough silver to support Pei Xuan's research on yao martial artists." Pei Zhuangzhi glared at Pei Yuqiu, his anger subsiding somewhat.

He pondered for a moment and continued, "Also, ask him how those people sent over are doing. I want to see results. I want to know whether Pei Xuan's method truly works."

"I will tell him the next time we meet. As for those people, most of them have successfully transformed into yao martial artists. They are more stable than ordinary yao martial artists and are less affected by the Baleful Yin force," Pei Yuqiu said.

"That is good. Third Granduncle can hardly hold on any longer. Ask Pei Xuan whether we can begin transforming him into a yao martial artist," Pei Zhuangzhi said after some thought.

***

The commotion outside had no impact on Lin Zheyu at all. After returning from the Moon Pavilion, he resumed his usual disciplined routine. Huang Baizhong had yet to return. It was unclear whether he was deliberately avoiding Lin Zheyu or genuinely delayed by other matters.

"Baizhong will not return so soon. I will first teach you the Heaven Shattering Dominance Flash," Elder Yang said leisurely as he called Lin Zheyu over.

"Elder Yang, Master has not returned for so long. It is not intentional, is it? Is he deliberately avoiding me because he does not want me to learn the Primordial Wuji True Technique?" Lin Zheyu muttered softly.

He had reason to suspect this. Some time ago, Lin Zheyu had inquired with Huang Youwei and learned that Huang Baizhong had returned three days earlier. However, he had not seen Lin Zheyu and disappeared again the following day. Lin Zheyu felt that his master was deliberately avoiding him.

"What nonsense are you saying...? You managed to reach the thirtieth rank on the Hidden Dragon List in such a short time. I must admit your natural talent is indeed monstrous and you are qualified to cultivate the Primordial Wuji True Technique. However, Baizhong truly was delayed by other matters. It wasn’t just him, either. The Grandmaster realm experts from other sects have also been dispatched elsewhere. The space-time node here was closed in time, so it did not cause much turmoil.

"And five days ago, a new space-time node appeared in the northern lands. It was not closed in time, and many powerful yaos and demons emerged. They were all dispatched there to suppress and slay the yao demons," Elder Yang said, giving Lin Zheyu a somewhat speechless look.

However, in his heart he thought,

This seems like a good idea. Let Baizhong return later and delay things further. I can teach Lin Zheyu other techniques first. Once his path is set, even if he wants to change techniques and start over, it will not be so easy.