Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 272 Too Detestable_1

Chapter 272: Chapter 272 Too Detestable_1

In the quarter hour that followed, Elder Master Yang, Lan Yu’er, and Dai Yuling took turns bombarding him with questions, randomly selecting them from several books and sometimes blatantly asking Ling Xiao to recite specific passages.

As a result, Ling Xiao not only answered fluently but even pointed out some oversights in the books, leaving all three completely dumbfounded.

Dai Yuling couldn’t help but give a bitter smile.

Lan Yu’er’s pride was utterly deflated by Ling Xiao.

The monstrous extent of Ling Xiao’s talent was truly beyond their reach.

Even Elder Master Yang said with a wry smile, "It truly is the case that each generation brings forth new talent, surpassing the previous one. This old front-runner is about to be washed ashore by the waves behind him."

Though he said this, he could hardly conceal the joy in his heart.

The reason his cultivation level had not broken through wasn’t that he couldn’t, but because he devoted much of his energy to nurturing disciples.

He needed an heir to his medical knowledge.

Unfortunately, he had not found one until now.

Lan Yu’er was indeed a true genius, but her esteemed status and the masters she had were no less than his, so she couldn’t become his heir either.

Heaven, it seemed, hadn’t turned a blind eye after all, as it had sent him Ling Xiao—simply the best gift imaginable.

He initially took an interest in Ling Xiao only because of the comprehension Ling Xiao had shown during the Sealing Gods Record challenge.

But now it looked like he might have underestimated the youngster—Ling Xiao’s talent was far more terrifying than he had thought.

"Sister Lan, you won’t stop me from taking on the challenge now, will you?"

Ling Xiao asked Lan Yu’er.

Lan Yu’er sighed and said, "I really don’t understand why you have to challenge now. If you wait a while and strengthen your abilities, you could still challenge later. How could you possibly win now?"

"Lass, don’t bother with him. Let the kid take a beating. It’ll do him some good; otherwise, his tail is going to reach the skies," Elder Master Yang said with a smile.

"Thank you, Elder, and thank you, Sister Lan. Then I’m off."

Ling Xiao said excitedly.

"Wait a moment."

Lan Yu’er suddenly called out.

"What is it, Sister? You’re not going to back out now, are you?"

Ling Xiao’s face soured—he disliked those who were fickle.

"Don’t worry, I just want to go with you to watch,"

Lan Yu’er said with a sudden smile: "I want to see how this little guy gets beaten to the point he’s searching for his teeth on the ground."

"You’re still a little guy yourself,"

Ling Xiao muttered: "You’re only two years older than me, and yet you pretend to be an adult."

"What did you say?"

Lan Yu’er’s almond eyes widened.

"Nothing, heh heh, nothing."

Ling Xiao really didn’t dare to offend Lan Yu’er. After all, as a Transcendent Realm Ninth Layer expert, if she wanted to punish him, it would be like child’s play to her.

"Master, I want to go too, to enjoy the fun,"

Dai Yuling also said.

"You can’t. It hasn’t even been two days and Ling Xiao has already reached this level, while you’ve been learning for a longer time. Stay here and ponder over the book I gave you. I’ll be testing you when I get back."

Lan Yu’er was indeed impartial to a fault, with no concessions to personal feelings.

"Alright then."

Although Dai Yuling really wanted to go cheer for Ling Xiao, what she thought of more now was the need to strive harder!

She might not be able to surpass Ling Xiao and Lan Yu’er, but at the very least, she could aspire to be a person like Elder Master Yang.

It was indeed time to buckle down.

And so, under Lan Yu’er’s supervision, Ling Xiao left the Pharmacy Hall and hurried to the Outer Sect Square.

He was preparing to complete his first official challenge since joining the Moon Hua Sect.

This was different from the usual private sparring; this time, the challenge was sanctioned by the Outer Sect Main Hall, and it was a big deal known to the entire Outer Sect.

Winning meant ascending to the top thirty of the Outer Disciples and enjoying the preferential treatment of nearly becoming an Inner Sect Disciple.

Losing would mean he couldn’t lift his head in shame.

All along the way, Ling Xiao had been thinking about the challenge and not even sparing an extra glance at the beauty by his side.

Lan Yu’er felt somewhat disappointed in her heart.

Her master was the Elder Supreme of Moon Hua Sect, with a lofty status that even the current Sect Leader of Moon Hua Sect dared not offend.

Her talent in Martial Arts had always been one of the outstanding ones in the sect.

Her talent in medicine was unparalleled.

Her beauty was absolutely outstanding within the entire Moon Hua Sect.

Because of this, she had always lacked genuine friends; those who surrounded her were merely trying to curry favor with her.

So while she internally longed for a true friend, she disguised herself as an untouchable Ice Mountain, unapproachable by others.

However, Ling Xiao’s appearance was gradually melting this Ice Mountain.

Lan Yu’er suddenly discovered that there was someone in the world who was even more outstanding than her, and it was a man.

In her heart, she felt unwilling to accept, yet also astonished.

No matter how Ling Xiao’s martial arts talent fared, his talent in medicine was absolutely unmatched.

Such a talented young man showed no arrogance and got along very well with Dai Yuling.

It was said he also had a good relationship with Wu Xiang, one of the weakest among the Outer Disciples.

Her views on Ling Xiao were gradually changing.

But it was not about winning him over; it was genuine admiration and surprise.

Ling Xiao did not know Lan Yu’er’s thoughts, and he did not care either, for he disliked the notion of warmly cozying up to someone who gave him the cold shoulder.

If others were indifferent to him, he would not pester them endlessly.

If others were enthusiastic, he would likewise express his goodwill.

It was the same with Wu Xiang and Elder Master Yang.

As for Lan Yu’er, whether she was worthy of further scrutiny remained to be seen, but her current attitude was not bad—at least she was not as arrogant as when he had seen her the day before yesterday.

The Outer Sect Square was already filled with a crowd.

Today was an open challenge, and the Outer Sect Main Hall had specially allowed Outer Disciples to take leave to witness the challenge.

If it had been an ordinary challenge, it wouldn’t have been necessary.

But this was about challenging two nearly Inner Sect Disciples at once; that truly warranted watching.

It was considered a learning opportunity, not merely watching for entertainment.

Originally, many people were actually hoping that Ling Xiao would win; at the very least, it could break the current static situation of the top thirty.

But when Ling Xiao appeared with Lan Yu’er, those people’s attitudes completely changed.

Envy, jealousy, and hatred!

"How did Ling Xiao hook up with Sister Lan Yu’er? That’s really impressive!"

"Sister Lan Yu’er is the goddess of my heart. How can this guy defile her? I hope Senior Brother Li and Senior Brother Yang can teach this guy a good lesson today, let Ling Xiao make a fool of himself!"

It wasn’t just the Outer Disciples who were surprised by this challenge, even Inner Sect Disciples like Hei Suo who paid attention to the challenge were dumbfounded.

Especially Hei Suo, although he was not particularly interested in women, he coveted Lan Yu’er’s beauty and talent.

But with only the Transcendent Realm Third Layer of cultivation, he was completely unqualified to pursue Lan Yu’er.

Lan Yu’er was usually especially noble and cold, rejecting people a thousand miles away. Apart from the older generation of martial artists, almost no one could see her smiling face.

In Hei Suo’s eyes, this woman had to be conquered by him.

Yet today, his dream was shattered.