Chapter 97: Lin Xuan's Killing Intent! The Shock of the Crowd

As for the little tricks Zhang Chulan used in the arena, the group of old veterans among the Ten Elders naturally understood them.

However, upon hearing Lin Xuan say this, they were all somewhat surprised.

"Since he has the means, why use such methods?"

When Lv Ci spoke, he even opened his closed eyes a crack, clearly very surprised.

Of course, it could also be that he was just playing along.

"It might be a sense of insecurity or just his own habit; Zhang Chulan clearly has a habitual way of hiding his thoughts, but with this move from Lao Tianshi, this guy won't be able to hide them even if he wants to."

As Lin Xuan spoke, he turned his head to look at Lao Tianshi.

"Indeed, it was my oversight, but then again, news about the child Chulan is flying all over the Outsider world, and everyone knows it by now."

Lao Tianshi explained why he had to do this.

Originally, he hadn't intended to create such a large scene, but when one is in the world of the Outsiders, even Lao Tianshi sometimes finds himself unable to act as he wishes.

"That's true; now that Tianshi Mansion has stepped forward, no matter what, at least on the surface, some people won't dare to make any moves against Zhang Chulan."

Lin Xuan nodded.

"You certainly see things clearly."

Fang Dongtian looked at this junior of his with surprise.

Having gone up the mountain since childhood and never having been exposed to these matters, how could he see things so clearly?

It was a pity, Fang Dongtian noted, that Lin Xuan did not want to take over the affairs of Baiyun Guan.

But then again, with Lin Xuan's aptitude, it was naturally better for him to focus on his cultivation.

His growing strength was also a good thing for Baiyun Guan.

However, while the people around Lin Xuan saw things clearly, quite a few of the other spectators were bluffed.

It was just that Zhang Chulan acted too well, appearing quite righteous and awe-inspiring.

He tricked the other seven people into fighting each other, until only one was left standing.

But even so, Zhang Chulan didn't intend to waste any more effort, so he directly used a dirty trick.

On the surface, he acted righteously and told his opponent to rest and recover their Qi, but then, taking advantage of the opponent's rest, he covered them with his cloak and gave them a sound beating.

Curses erupted from the spectator stands.

Even the referee couldn't bear to watch.

But if you were to say he broke the rules, he really hadn't broken any rules.

As long as one didn't kill or intentionally maim someone, it was fine.

Although Zhang Chulan's methods were somewhat despicable, his brain was also a part of his strength.

Zhang Chulan actually cared about the surrounding curses, but he still left the arena with a smug expression on his face.

"Heh, this guy!"

Lu Jin smacked his lips a few times, his expression strange.

"To be able to craft such a persona for himself, he must be planning to trick people again later!"

Lu Jin said while stroking his beard.

"Think about Zhang Chulan's experiences, and you'll understand why he has this kind of personality; it's already quite good that he didn't grow up twisted, but still, he does need some education. Right, Tianshi?"

Lin Xuan said with a smile.

"Hmm, actually, this is fine too; his mind certainly turns fast."

Lao Tianshi watched happily, seemingly not very concerned.

Having lived for over a hundred years, what kind of person hadn't he seen?

Zhang Chulan had been cautious since childhood, so it was normal for him to develop such a personality.

There were still curses on the surrounding stands, but after Zhang Chulan left, he did not return to the stands.

The next contestants entered the arena.

"It's people from the Tang Sect; this time, even the Tang Sect has sent people out."

Watching the Qi Poison wrapped around Tang Wenlong below, Fang Dongtian narrowed his eyes in surprise and said.

"The Tang Sect's situation is not bad right now; although there is a bit of a gap between the older and younger generations, there are quite a few in the younger generation, but then again, the Tang Sect's methods are not very suitable for this era."

Lv Ci shook his head slightly, seemingly quite emotional.

Back during the war years, when the Outsiders from the little Japan invaded, the Tang Sect attacked and killed them, suffering heavy losses.

And they deliberately did not hide their Tang Sect identity.

Later, during the mutual slaughter of the war, the Tang Sect suffered another heavy blow.

"What a pity!"

Lu Jin also nodded slightly.

"I heard that the little devil's Outsider organization still exists?"

Lin Xuan asked softly while turning the prayer beads on his wrist.

"That branch was mostly wiped out, but it wasn't completely eradicated at the time."

Upon hearing this, Lv Ci turned his head and glanced at Lin Xuan.

"Hmm!"

Lin Xuan nodded slightly and did not speak again.

However, everyone around Lin Xuan felt an inexplicable pressure coming from him.

It was as if they were facing an existence higher than themselves in the food chain, resulting in a strange, shivering sensation.

"These matters don't need you young people to act now; the Company will handle them."

Lao Tianshi glanced at Lin Xuan in surprise and spoke.

"If I run into them, I'll just get rid of them while I'm at it."

Lin Xuan chuckled upon hearing this.

His tone was light, but it contained killing intent.

Fang Dongtian glanced at Lin Xuan and did not speak.

If he wanted to do it, then he should just do it.

"The methods of those fellows are quite extraordinary; one cannot be careless."

"They are nothing but petty tricks!"

Lin Xuan turned his head to look at Lv Ci and said this upon hearing him.

Lv Ci's expression stiffened, and he did not make another sound.

The others looked at Lv Ci in surprise.

This guy was a mad dog; if anyone else had dared to act like that, he would have snapped back long ago, yet today he was so well-behaved.

"I've seen enough, I'm going to walk around!"

The match below involving Tang Wenlong had also ended.

Without a good method to counter it, Qi Poison is unsolvable.

Moreover, this kind of method is very dangerous; it is still very difficult for the younger generation to block such a technique.

Watching Lin Xuan leave with Er She.

"He is indeed very strong; hearing of his reputation is truly not as good as meeting him in person!"

Compared to the upcoming matches, Lin Xuan drew more of their attention.

Chen Jinkui sighed with emotion.

"That goes without saying; this old man has long been unable to compare to little Xuan, and as for you all..."

Fang Dongtian swept his gaze around, his eyes lingering on Wang Ai for a few seconds.

"If you feel you can steadily win against this old Daoist, you are welcome to try it with little Xuan, but you will bear the consequences yourselves."

Fang Dongtian smiled with his eyes narrowed; it looked like he was stirring up trouble, but in reality, it was also a warning.

Lin Xuan did not care about what happened behind him; instead, he thought about how there was still a descendant of the Bihe Mountain Ninja Clan lurking within the country.

Should he go out for a walk and finish them off while he was at it?

Lin Xuan pondered in his heart.

On the other side, the brother and sister on the spectator stand saw Lin Xuan leave and also departed from the stand.

Lin Xuan had not walked far with Er She when he heard shouts from behind.

"Big Brother, Big Brother!"

Lin Xuan stopped and turned his head to look.

"It's me, Feng Xingtong; we met four years ago at Elder Lu's birthday banquet, and this is my sister."

Feng Xingtong came over and introduced himself.

Lin Xuan looked at Feng Xingtong, nodded, and then looked at Feng Shayan.

She had grown up quite a bit compared to four years ago.

"Wh-why are you looking at me? It was this guy who dragged me over here."

Feng Shayan opened her mouth to greet him, but as soon as she spoke, these words came out, and Feng Xingtong was left dumbfounded.

"It's the same tone as before."

He thought of their first meeting four years ago at the foot of Longhu Mountain, and that tone of Feng Shayan's.

Of course, it was still somewhat different from now.

"Big Brother, my sister has been talking about you often these past four years, often asking why you still haven't come out of seclusion—is seclusion really that comfortable?"

Feng Xingtong tried to smooth things over, but Feng Shayan's face darkened, and she grabbed Feng Xingtong by the ear.

"Kid, you talk too much!"