Chapter 77: Making Things Difficult

  "Huh?"

  The Taoist disciple's eyes flickered, revealing a cold glint:

  "What, not convinced? Let me tell you, in this assessment hall, I'm the one who calls the shots. Eighteen hearts, that's the required number for the assessment, not one less! Hmph, you don't have it, do you? If not, then scram, and the farther the better! - A cultivator of the Immortal Path, you think someone like you can just do as they please?"

  The words are quite unpleasant, seemingly targeting Lin Xi's ability to hand in the task items required for the assessment.

  "Li Shixiong, Zhao Shixiong, come and help me out. This little brat is trying to cause trouble."

  The Xian Dao disciple beckoned with his hand and summoned several Shen Xiao Sect disciples.

  "What's going on? Who dares to be so bold?"

  "The Xian Dao Gate is forbidden, which little martial artist dares to cause trouble? Doesn't he see where this place is?"

  It was said that someone made trouble, "Li Shixiong" and "Zhao Shixiong" immediately came over, without even looking at Lin Xi, but instead looked towards the Xian Dao disciples standing on the steps of the temple gate.

  "Hum! It's him."

  The disciple of Xian Dao at the door stretched out his hand and pointed at Lin Xi, saying in a stern voice:

  "This kid is taking part in the Immortal Dao assessment, and he's trying to shirk his responsibility by not handing over the task items."

  "What! It's this little brat!"

  "The world of immortals will not tolerate your reckless behavior."

  The two men glared menacingly and stretched out a large hand, about to drive Lin Xi away.

  "Wait a minute, who says I won't be able to hand in the task items!"

  Lin Xi's eyes flickered, he didn't know that the disciple who was accepting the task item in front of him was actually sent by the Long family to make things difficult for him.

  "Eighteen vampire hearts are yours! Alright, I'll give them to you!"

  Lin Xi's sleeve shook, and one by one, the hearts of blood-drinking female demons jumped out. Each one was still fresh and powerful, beating down one after another.

  Ten, eleven, twelve... fifteen!

  The face of the Xian Dao disciple at the entrance of the Qing Hei Grand Hall immediately changed. He had long heard that this time, through the trial gate, to the vampire witch's abdominal space trial, a major problem occurred.

  All the female vampires gathered together, sweeping across the border. More than 80 warriors were killed, leaving only six or seven warriors behind. Fortunately, they reacted in time and withdrew early.

  Such a large number of casualties is rare in the assessment of the Xian Dao Great World. In fact, among more than 80 warriors who participated in the assessment, generally only about 20 people can pass the assessment.

  However, due to the unexpected situation in this assessment, the above task was adjusted by the elder long ago. The number of people who passed the assessment was reduced from eighteen to twelve.

  Lin Xi's score is already twice as much as required for the assessment.

  When Lin Xi handed over the hearts of nineteen female vampires, this Taoist disciple finally changed color.

  He originally thought that if he could raise the number to eighteen, he would be able to stump Lin Xi and make him fail the assessment. Unexpectedly, Lin Xi succeeded. The single-handedly killed blood-sucking female demon was more than twice as many as others.

  Lin Xi's eyes met the nineteenth vampire girl's heart, and immediately stopped. His gaze shifted, looking towards two patrolling "Li Shixiong" and "Zhao Shixiong".

  "Two seniors, I'd like to ask. If the task items exceed the assessment requirements, what happens to the excess quantity?"

  Lin Xi asked.

  The disciples of Xian Dao in front of the dark blue temple gate all turned black when they heard Lin Xi ask this.

  Lin Xi asked this question in front of the two, obviously to prevent him from making another move. In front of his two fellow disciples, even if he had the guts, he wouldn't dare make any more moves.

  "This, actually every assessment task, is the material that the elder above wants for refining elixirs. Every task item you submit will be recorded on your 'Lucky Card'. The heart of a blood-sucking female demon, according to its level, each one is worth one point. If you submitted nineteen, it's nineteen points. All these are recorded on your Lucky Card. ——Every assessment task item in the Immortal Path will ultimately be used on yourselves."

  Li Shixiong said without hesitation.

  These things are common sense for a Xian Dao disciple and don't even need to be thought about.

  "Yes, you took the Lude card. With the score on the Lude card, you can exchange for things like dan medicine at Fude Temple. These are all known to disciples of each sect. You will understand later."

  Zhao Shixiong also explained.

  Seeing Lin Xi hand over so many hearts, the two naturally knew that he could pass the Xian Dao assessment. From now on, everyone would be fellow disciples, and it was only natural to do a favor for each other.

  On the side, the Xian Dao disciple at the entrance of the Black and Green Grand Hall had a face that was already extremely ugly. He originally called the two over to frame Lin Xi with a big hat, best adding a heavy crime.

  But now, two people are unclear about the situation and were actually used by Lin Xi in turn to deal with him.

  "Thank you, two senior fellow students, for pointing out the way."

  Lin Xi smiled and bowed slightly.

  "Haha, no need. From now on, we're all fellow disciples."

  The two of them waved their hands.

  "Thanks, brother."

  Lin Xi also deliberately provoked him, and with a flick of his sleeves, the thirty-six hearts of the blood-sucking female demons flew out. These hearts were originally hidden in the "Golden Cauldron", but now Lin Xi had thrown them all out.

  Lin Xi knew about the eighteen task items, so he couldn't embezzle. There were also two more Xian Dao disciples by his side, and they weren't afraid of him making a move either.

  The Taoist disciple glared at Lin Xi fiercely, and he had no choice but to comply.

  A moment later, Lin Xi smoothly received a block of Luck De, a black robe, and a wooden room sign.

  "Thank you so much, senior brother. In the future, I'll repay your kindness."

  In front of Li Brother Shi and Zhao Brother Shi, Lin Xi spoke to this Xian Dao disciple with a respectful tone, saying "thank you" with an even heavier tone when he said the two words "repay".

  The face of this Xian Dao disciple looked even more unsightly. In front of two fellow disciples, Lin Xi was still flawless, and even if he had the intention to find fault, he couldn't make a move.

  Lin Xi didn't care about offending him either. Since he had already taken a stand on the side of the Long Shi family, wanting to harm himself and prevent him from passing the Immortal Dao assessment, then there was no other need for restraint. Might as well offend him thoroughly.

  "Master, shall I deal with him tonight and suck his blood?"

  Camilla's voice came from Lin Xi's mind.

  "Never mind. Your current strength is only marginally better than his, and you can't even handle him. I think what you really want is to suck his blood. —Let's put this aside for now, wait until I advance to the Refining Qi realm, and I'll deal with him myself."

  Lin Xidao, regarding the true intentions of Vampire Queen Camilla is a sharp insight.

  He thought of the Lei Gong Dan that Dariel had given him, as well as the twelve Qi-Enhancing Pills in his pocket. With these pills, Lin Xi would have no problem reaching the Refining stage.

  "Master, you're underestimating me too much. I can actually go up against a fourth-rank Qi Refining martial artist. As long as I absorb enough blood, dealing with that kid will be easy..."

  Camila was unwilling in her heart.

  Lin Xi didn't bother to respond, directly blocking the Vampire Queen's soul fluctuations and walking away. He hadn't gone far from the Azure Black Great Hall when suddenly a figure flashed before his eyes, a silhouette bursting out of the crowd and pouncing towards him.

  "Ah!"

  Lin Xi was shocked and didn't expect to be ambushed on Shen Xiao Mountain. Subconsciously, he began to assume a defensive posture.

  But when a clear and familiar voice rang out, Lin Xi was stunned.

  "Lin Xi, I've finally seen you!......"

  Shangguan Yaoyue's voice was choked with sobs as she threw her arms around Lin Xi.

  Lin Xi's body stiffened, and he was completely stunned. This sudden hug caught Lin Xi off guard. To be honest, Lin Xi had never been hugged like this by a young girl before in his life.

  "Scoundrel! Scoundrel, you big scoundrel! I thought you were dead inside..."

  With a slight sob, Xiang Yuexue's fist patted Lin Xi's back several times.

  "Don't worry, I won't die easily without returning your artifact."

  Lin Xi finally came back to his senses and patted the girl's shoulder, smiling.

  "Ah!"

  Shangguan Yaoyue only then reacted, realizing she had involuntarily hugged Lin Xi in front of everyone. As a seventeen-year-old girl, with so many people watching, her cheeks finally turned pink as she let out a sudden cry of surprise, took a few steps back, and released her grip on his arm.

  "Finally let go."

  The great vampire queen Camilla, inside Lin Xi's clothes, finally let out a sigh of relief. This girl was too much to handle, she was almost suffocating from the pressure.

  "I'll return the knife to you in a moment. There are many people here, let's talk after we leave."

  Lin Xi said calmly.

  Shangguan Yaoyue naturally had no objection, and she also had questions to ask Lin Xi. She remembered the situation at that time, Lin Xi should have been absolutely unable to survive, but Lin Xi not only came out, but also completed the assessment task.

  Not far away, a Xian Dao disciple checked Lin Xi's token and formally led him to another slightly deeper mountain peak.

  "This is your room. You can put all your things here. From now on, you are a registered disciple of our Shen Xiao Sect. Our sect has inner and outer disciples. One can become an outer disciple after cultivating Qi to the first level, and an inner disciple after cultivating Qi to the fourth level. If one reaches the seventh level of Qi cultivation, they will be a Holy Son of the sect, with a noble status, high above others, and revered by all who see them. These are things you will learn later, but I'm telling you now. Also, remember, absolutely do not offend any Holy Sons or Daughters. They are people we cannot afford to offend."

  The Xian Dao disciple who guided the way said the last sentence with an exceptionally solemn tone.

  "Offend? I'm afraid I've already offended a saintess before even entering the sect."

  Lin Xi thought to herself. But she didn't say these words out loud.

  The Long family not only secretly harmed him in the Immortal Dao assessment, but also harmed his aunt. Even if the Long family spared him, Lin Xi would not spare the Long family.

  This vendetta was already formed before Lin Xi entered the Shenyue Sect!

  These thoughts flashed through Lin Xi's mind in just a moment. Soon, Lin Xi turned around, stretched out his hand and said to Shangguan Yuxue:

  "Come in and talk in my room."

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