193: Hu Qian, you are really good at judging people.

“To be honest, I am also from the Gama Empire. After being out for so many years, I do have the idea of going back to take a look.”

Lin Xiu didn't rush to agree. Instead, he watched Xiao Yan, observing the changes in his expression.

Xiao Yan had already learned about this from Xiao Yu and the others, so there was no surprise on his face.

“Senior, I heard that you seem to be very interested in Cultivation Techniques and Fighting Skills. If I can deal with Yun Shan this time, then everything of the Yunlan Sect will be yours. The only condition is that if an unexpected situation arises, you will help me once.”

This was the news Xiao Yan received from his second brother, Xiao Li.

Since Lin Xiu emerged from his seclusion, he had successively appeared in Black Seal City, as well as the Di Yan Sect, Blood Sect, and other places.

From the situations at the Eight Gates and the Di Yan Sect, Xiao Li learned that Lin Xiu was particularly interested in these things, not even letting go of some Yellow Rank Fighting Skills.

“Alright.”

Hearing Xiao Yan speak to this extent, Lin Xiu no longer declined.

However, whether Xiao Yan made a move or not, the things from the Yunlan Sect would ultimately belong to him.

Xiao Yan's role in this was not significant.

Therefore, he added, “Besides this, you still owe me a promise.”

“Of course, I understand. Thank you, Senior, it’s great that you agreed.”

A hint of excitement flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes. He hid it very deeply, not letting Lin Xiu notice.

The two of them set a time, and Xiao Yan then took his leave.

Afterward, Du Chaoping and the others gathered around. Their conversation had not been kept from them, so they had all heard it.

“Junior, are you really planning to go? I heard that the Yunlan Sect is the largest Sect in your Gama Empire. Is it really a good idea to rashly get involved in such an event?”

Du Chaoping was a bit worried for Lin Xiu.

In his opinion, traveling thousands of miles to help a junior fight a battle, without any substantial benefits, was not as good as spending the time on Cultivation.

“That’s right, and Elder Su Qian probably won’t agree. He treats you like a treasure now, how could he rest assured letting you go to such a distant place to take risks?”

Leng Bai thought Lin Xiu agreed too readily.

After all, the Academy's intention to Cultivate Lin Xiu as the next Grand Elder was no longer a secret.

“A sharp sword comes from grinding; staying in the Academy will only make me stagnate.”

Lin Xiu shook his head slightly, “I will personally go and explain to the Grand Elder, and I believe he will agree.”

Hearing him say that, the two didn't say much more.

However, Leng Bai, after hearing Lin Xiu's words, showed a hint of eagerness, clearly wanting to participate as well.

But Lin Xiu dismissed him with a single word: “Weakling.”

Not even a Dou Wang, what could he participate in besides watching from afar?

And on the night Lin Xiu agreed to Xiao Yan, Lin Xiuya, Yan Hao, and others, successively entered his small courtyard.

The group discussed the matter; it turned out that the news of Lin Xiu preparing to help Xiao Yan and travel together to the Gama Empire had spread throughout the Academy.

“Xiao Yan approached me before, promising to refine an Emperor Rank Medicinal Pill for me afterward, but I didn’t agree, feeling it was meaningless.”

Yan Hao spoke candidly.

As for fighting, there were Demonic Beasts near the Academy, and plenty of people to fight in the Black-Corner Region.

Why travel thousands of miles to the Gama Empire?

Moreover, he wasn't particularly close to Xiao Yan. Although Xiao Yan's Cultivation talent was good and his strength had already surpassed his own, compared to Lin Xiu, he was still more than a notch behind.

Lin Xiuya also nodded, indicating that he too had been invited by Xiao Yan.

“Are you really going?”

He looked at Lin Xiu with a questioning gaze.

“Yes.”

Lin Xiu nodded faintly.

Yan Hao and Lin Xiuya exchanged glances, and the former said, “Then we’ll go with you.”

“And… hmm…”

Beside them, Zi Yan, with her mouth full of meat, mumbled indistinctly, raising her greasy hands.

“Anything is fine. Anyway, there’s no danger on this trip, so let’s just treat it as going out to see the scenery.”

Lin Xiu was very casual.

As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a disdainful gaze shoot towards him.

“What? Is there a problem with what I said?”

He met Yan Hao's eyes.

“Although I haven’t deliberately inquired, I do know that the Yunlan Sect currently has a Dou Zong expert overseeing it.”

Yan Hao said seriously.

“I know, but if I could slay a Peak Dou Huang a year ago, do you think a Dou Zong poses a threat to me now?”

Lin Xiu said as a matter of course.

Damn it! He's showing off!

Yan Hao had an urge to slap himself twice.

“It seems you’ve made great progress this year. I’m somewhat looking forward to the opportunity for you to show it.”

Lin Xiuya smiled softly.

He himself had only advanced two Realms in a year, and Lin Xiu was a Dou Huang, where each Realm advancement was more difficult than his own.

How much would Lin Xiu improve in this year, with his talent? One star or two stars?

He said a Dou Zong was no threat, so did Lin Xiu advance three Realms in a year?

“There will be an opportunity.”

Lin Xiu also smiled.

Putting Yun Shan aside, Protector Wu was worth him making a move.

It's rude not to reciprocate. If Protector Wu dared to accept an invitation to the Black-Corner Region to deal with him last year, wouldn't he dare to intercept and kill him alone next year?

This risk must be nipped in the bud.

The next day.

Lin Xiu went directly to Su Qian and informed him of his intention to go out.

As expected, Su Qian naturally disagreed.

He hoped Lin Xiu would settle down and focus on improving in the Academy, as there was no need to go out and fight.

In terms of talent, Lin Xiu was stronger than anyone, lacking only time to grow.

Lin Xiu also brought out his old set of rhetoric, roughly along the lines of “A sharp sword comes from grinding, and plum blossoms smell fragrant from bitter cold.”

True powerhouses must undergo tempering to grow.

Seeing Lin Xiu's firm resolve, Su Qian had no choice, but he had to oversee Canaan Academy and couldn't leave at will, so he could only admonish him to be careful.

After Lin Xiu agreed, he went to the Outer Academy again to find Hu Qian and Elder Huo.

These two had taken good care of him, so he naturally wouldn't hide good things from them.

He gave Hu Qian a small amount of Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid and Elder Huo a copy of a sixth-grade Alchemist's insights.

The former was obtained from that wilderness expedition, and the latter came from Han Feng, although Lin Xiu added some of his own understanding to some details within it.

He hadn't given them before, partly because he was busy and forgot, and partly because he was worried about them asking questions.

Now that he was leaving the Academy, Lin Xiu gave them to the two.

Hu Qian and Old Huo were both surprised and a bit bewildered when they received the items.

Especially Hu Qian, who had been stuck at the Peak Dou Huang for a long time. With such a pure and extremely concentrated Earth Core Body Tempering Fluid, he had a great chance to Breakthrough to Dou Zong.

Old Huo had also been stuck as a fifth-grade Alchemist for a long time, unable to advance. With these insights, he was confident he could advance within half a year.

The two grabbed Lin Xiu, not letting him slip away directly, but instead prepared a feast to entertain him.

After several years, Lin Xiu tasted the White Carp again. Its flesh was indeed soft, springy, and refreshing, with a natural sweetness. No wonder Elder Huo had loved it so much before.

When he left their residence, Hu Qian and Old Huo each held a wine pot, their faces flushed with alcohol.

Shortly after Lin Xiu left, their eyes became clear.

“Hu Qian, you’re really good at judging people.”

Old Huo sighed deeply, with a mix of melancholy and emotion.

It had only been a few years, and the child who once traded fish for Medicinal Pills with him had, in the blink of an eye, become a powerhouse capable of standing on his own.