Initially, the plan was for Jiuxiao Sect to head back the moment the genius sparring ended. But since everyone was so high spirited, Liang Yichu decided to have Jiuxiao Sect stay over for one more night.
By the time Liang Yichu came to realize what had happened, Jiuxiao Sect had once again lost to Glory Sect.
While theoretically, the number one placing did not matter, losing to Glory Sect twice in a row would make things difficult to account for when he headed back.
Night timeâŠ
Nameless Peak was extremely crowded with the Jiuxiao Sect geniuses and Glory Sect geniuses. Gathering together, they were huddled in small groups around fires, sharing tales over barbequed meat and wine.
âAnd I suppose this is the Snow Lion?â Xinfeng pointed at the young cub in Cai Zhiqiaoâs arm as she sat on Lin Fanâs lap.
âYes, itâs a Snow Lion cub. Since Iâve got not much use for it, I decided to let my young disciple have it as a companion beast. Itâd do well to rid her boredom as well.â Lin Fan laughed.
After the events of the genius sparring, Lin Fan and Xinfeng were now friends. Even though it was just a single day of happenings, the relationship between humans was sometimes simply based on affinity.
âThis is a skill Iâve retrieved from the Forbidden Grounds. Even though there are currently multiple beasts out there who are descendants of Ancient Beasts, this cub is extremely rare to obtain. This skill is able to provoke the bloodline of a beast. Hopefully, it can excite the bloodline of the Ancient Beast within the Snow Lion cub as well.â Xinfeng handed over a manual to Lin Fan.
Lin Fan took it over from Xinfeng without standing on ceremonies, laughing, âZhiqiao, thank Uncle Xinfeng!â
âBrother Lin, Iâm only in my twenties. Doesnât that make me seem too old?â Xinfengâs face was much kinder than before, and he smiled more often than before as well.
Cai Zhiqiao stared at her master wide-eyed, âMasterâŠhmm, then I should call him Junior Master!â Looking at his smart young disciple, Lin Fan chuckled, âThatâs right, call him Junior Master then!â
Xinfeng looked at Cai Zhiqiao and fondled her small head as well, revealing a smile, âIndeed, this is the first time Iâve been called a Junior Master.â
Between Lin Fan and Xinfeng, there wasnât the type of bromance yet, just some casual talks.
âBrother Lin, this disciple of yours does not have an extremely high potential. Iâm afraid sheâll have to go through many pains to become a somebody someday.â Xinfeng commented.
âNo hurries, weâll let nature take its course. Nobody can determine the future just yet.â Lin Fan laughed. As long as he had the side profession of a Trainer, he had confidence that heâd turn this disciple into an unparalleled genius.
âBrother Lin, this is âFirmament Swordâ. My Master obtained it from the ancient forbidden grounds and it doesnât require too much talent to start on. Even though your young discipleâs innate potential is not high, she shows inquisitiveness. I think sheâll be able to make use of it.â Xinfeng took out a jade Manual. On the Jade Manual was a bunch of cursive writings and symbols inscribed on it.
âNo, Brother Feng, this will not do! This âFirmament Swordâ belongs to Elder Liang. Handing it to my disciple just like this is not right!â Lin Fan was startled by this development.
He had not expected Xinfeng to bring out the âFirmament Swordâ for his young little disciple.
Even though one should take advantage of others at times, taking too much advantage would be somewhat wrong as well.
âBrother Lin, if you truly take me as a friend, then donât say the word No.â Xinfeng looked at Lin Fan straight in the eyes.
Lin Fan looked at his determined eyes, and nodded his head eventually.
âZhiqiao, what should you say?â
Even though Cai Zhiqiao did not know what this Jade Manual meant, she followed her masterâs words obediently. Even though his young disciple did not know much, the moment Lin Fan took over the manual, he understood its power instantly.
âFirmament Swordâ was an ancient sword skill of the extremities, belonging to the Heaven Upper Grade of skills. And not only that, âFirmament Swordâ was more than just a skill, it was also a mental skill as well. Even though it was the same grade as âFaceless Sky Demonâ and âWill of the Swordâ, it was way more valuable than those two.
This âFirmament Swordâ could be considered a priceless treasure. If it were out in the open, it would definitely be fought over with blood and tears. But without any hesitation, Xinfeng just handed the manual over to Lin Fan just like that. Even Lin Fan was impressed by this generous act.
âBrother Lin, please donât think of me as someone that noble. Naturally, âFirmament Swordâ is an unparalleled skill which I would not give anyone that casually. But I truly take you as a friend.â Xinfeng looked at Lin Fan sincerely.
âThatâs right, we are friends.â Lin Fan looked at Xinfeng and nodded his head. He then retrieved some pills from his storage, âI donât have anything good in return, but this is Biggra. This is my greatest achievement to date. Even though it may not have any earth-shattering changes, please use it if you are troubled at heart.â
Even though Biggra was not any mystical pill, but Lin Fan was clear after dozens of experimentations. Biggra had a wonderful side effect: No matter how troubled one w s, oneâs heart and mind would be clear after its consumption.
âSure thing.â Xinfeng laughed and kept the pills.
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Liang Yichu and Wuya looked at the group of happy disciples, feeling heartened as well.
âBrother Wuya. Isnât this scene what weâve been looking forward to?â Liang Yichu laughed.
âThatâs right.â Wuya looked at everything and heaved a sigh of relief.
âHais, I wonder how long more we could live on for. Ever since the Xuanhuang world was split into 2, no one has ever attained a higher cultivation state. Even a greater celestial full cultivation master could only wait silently for death to come.â Liang Yichu sighed.
The path of eternity, who could not dream of it? But there was no such thing to speak of in the Xuanhuang world anymore.
âBoth of us had already been in the greater celestial state for a long, long time. Both I and Grand Master Yan had been trying to find out the mystery behind it all. Why did the Supreme Being make the choice of splitting Xuanhuang World into two so many years ago, ending the path to seek for eternal lifeâŠâ
âItâs fine, Brother Wuya. Letâs not continue to ponder over it. Since the moodâs just right, what say the both of us have a drink together? Itâs been long since weâve seen who could knock out first.â Liang Yichu waved his hands.
âSureâŠâ
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Next dayâŠ
At the break of dawn, a group of people stood at Glory Sectâs entrance.
Liang Yichu flicked his robes and beckoned, as the ark grew larger to the skies above them, before coming to a still.
âIâll be off then, Brother Lin. Letâs get together again sometime if thereâs a chance.â Xinfeng came forth to Lin Fan.
âYes, have a good trip. The most itâll take is three years anyways. But I think Iâll go and look for you before the three years are up.â Lin Fan laughed.
âGoodbye, Junior Master Xinfeng!â Cai Zhiqiao stood beside Lin Fan and waved earnestly to Xinfeng.
Xinfeng fondled Cai Zhiqiaoâs little head and stared at Lin Fan silently. They needed no words to express the sincerity of men.
âIâll see you at Jiuxiao Sect three years later, Brother Wuya.â Liang Yichu said, somewhat reluctant to leave his friend.
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âSure.â Wuya nodded his head.
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The other Jiuxiao Sect disciples were bidding farewell to their newfound friends. In just one night, all of them had made new buddies.
âFarewell, my brother.â Xinfeng clasped his fists together at Lin Fan before turning around, and followed his master up the ark.
Looking at the gigantic ark, Lin Fan waved his hands in farewell as well.