Of course, rumors needed to be investigated for accuracy, but the fact that both Jian and Liu were on Sinking Sword Peak right now was an undeniable truth.

　　This undoubtedly made Broken Sword Peak lose face. Daoist Yi Dao was very dissatisfied and even took his anger out on Du Qiying by scolding him. He also compared Du Qiying with Lin Xuanzhi and sighed regretfully about how he shouldn’t have wronged Lin Xuanzhi back then. This made Du Qiying resent Lin Xuanzhi even more. The more Du Qiying thought about it, the more he felt that Lin Xuanzhi did something to deliberately attract the lightning tribulation. He couldn’t help but ask in suspicion, “However, how can this lightning tribulation be faked?”

　　Tong Le explained with great confidence, “As long as there’s a special magic tool to attract lightning, the phenomenon can naturally be faked, which is not difficult. It’s just that such a magic tool is not easy to find, and I’ve never seen it before either. However, I’m not surprised at all that he has this kind of magic treasure on hand, since Sinking Sword Peak’s Esteemed Lan Yue is shrouded in mystery.”

　　Du Qiying was tempted. Since Lin Xuanzhi was able to fake this kind of astronomical phenomenon, then he could too. Du Qiying’s vanity was at work and he had to compete with Lin Xuanzhi on everything. Now that Lin Xuanzhi’s reputation in Profound Sky Sect was rising with the tides, Du Qiying was envious and jealous whenever he saw it. If he could also create this kind of anomaly of heaven and earth…..

　　With this in mind, Du Qiying narrowed his eyes, “Can you find such a magic tool that attracts lightning?”

　　Tong Le’s eyelids moved. “I’m afraid that this will not be easy to find.”

　　Du Qiying’s expression darkened. “You must find it for me, even if it’s difficult. If Lin Xuanzhi can obtain it, then why can’t I get it?”

　　In his heart, he wholeheartedly believed that the astronomical phenomenon Lin Xuanzhi attracted was simply the result of cheating.

　　Tong Le was somewhat helpless, “Actually, there’s no need to attract this kind of celestial phenomenon…”

　　“How can it not be necessary?” Du Qiying frowned as he gruffly refuted, “You didn’t see how those disciples praised Lin Xuanzhi right to my face. To begin with, they believed that I s.n.a.t.c.hed my Young Peak Master position from Lin Xuanzhi’s hands. They can’t wait to see me become a laughingstock all day long, d.a.m.n it!”

　　Tong Le was startled by Du Qiying’s ferocious expression. He thought, For Du Qiying, Lin Xuanzhi has probably already become his obsession, the obstacle blocking his cultivation path, while simultaneously nodding repeatedly, “I’ll ask around for you. I think my master should know about it.”

　　Du Qiying took a deep breath and gazed at Tong Le patiently. “Lele, I am in a difficult situation now. If I am pushed out by Lin Xuanzhi in Sky Peak Sect’s internal recommendation three years later, then my face will be completely lost!”

　　Tong Le frowned slightly, “Isn’t there a rumor that Sky Peak Sect’s internal recommendation allows the celestial-level sects to directly recommend their young peak masters?”

　　Du Qiying’s eyes sank. “Although there is such a rumor, no one can lower their guard before the dust has completely settled. Lin Xuanzhi has always been good at putting on an act. Moreover, none of Esteemed Lan Yue’s core disciples are easy to deal with. Perhaps they will try to acquire a quota for Lin Xuanzhi when the time comes.”

　　Tong Le was also tempted.

　　The number of spots reserved for entering Sky Peak Sect through internal recommendations was extremely precious. There were only five spots in ten years. Under normal circ.u.mstances, one was reserved for Thousand Hammer Peak, one for Hundred Refinement Peak, and one for each of the other three peaks as well. They were all selected through an internal sect compet.i.tion.

　　Sky Peak Sect had extremely high requirements and adhered strictly to the rules. It would never give out more spots at all. If Lin Xuanzhi took up one more spot, that meant one less spot for the others.

　　And the spot that Lin Xuanzhi would occupy was likely to be Thousand Hammer Peak’s because, at the same time, Lin Xuanzhi was also a craftsman recognized by many people.

　　When Tong Le thought of this, he suddenly broke out into a cold sweat. How come he didn’t have even an ounce of awareness about this impending crisis before? He just thought that because he had already become the young peak master of Thousand Hammer Peak, he could rest easy knowing that the internal recommendation spot was inevitably his.

　　If the spot was actually given to Lin Xuanzhi, then it wouldn’t be Du Qiying who’d lose face, but Tong Le himself!

　　That won’t do. Within these three years, he must find a way to completely suppress Lin Xuanzhi. It would be best if he became a good-for-nothing!

　　Tong Le and Du Qiying were birds of a feather who hit it off right away. Each of them began to try their best to make trouble for Lin Xuanzhi.

　　Du Qiying saw that Tong Le seemed to have figured out the implications, so he calmly asked, “And that Zhige sword, do you have any idea on how to refine it?”

　　Tong Le’s eyes narrowed slightly, “I’ve already found a way to seal up what little sword soul the Zhige sword has nurtured over the years. I only need a few magic tools. When I find all these magic tools, I will completely seal this Zhige sword.”

　　Du Qiying nodded with satisfaction, “Hurry up, or else I’m afraid complications will arise if Lin Xuanzhi is allowed to recover.”

　　Tong Le nodded. “Don’t worry, as long as we don’t let others know that the Zhige sword is in our hands, Lin Xuanzhi will not dare to s.n.a.t.c.h it openly even if his heart is itching to do so.”

　　Du Qiying snorted coldly, but his mood became a lot better.

　　……….

　　After Lin Xuanzhi finished dealing with matters down the mountain, he gave a few instructions to Qing Zhu and returned directly to Profound Sky Sect. He came to the edge of the dense fog forest on the summit of Broken Sword Peak and took out the illusion-breaking bead that Yan Tianhen received from Esteemed Huai Yu, which allowed one to walk freely in the fog illusion. He came to Esteemed Huai Yu’s territory unimpeded.

　　Esteemed Huai Yu had sensed that Lin Xuanzhi had come as soon as Lin Xuanzhi appeared outside the illusion barrier. He was currently sitting on a tree with a spiritual fruit in his hand, happily munching it.

　　Lin Xuanzhi came over with a salute, “Martial Uncle.”

　　Esteemed Huai Yu glanced at him, “Here to find Ah Hen?”

　　Lin Xuanzhi nodded, “Where’s Ah Hen?”

　　“Secluded cultivation.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi calmly looked at Esteemed Huai Yu.

　　Esteemed Huai Yu gave a tsk, “Why, don’t believe me? But he really did enter closed-door cultivation. He’s in the secret chamber behind the mountain. If you don’t believe me, you can go outside and have a look.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi followed the direction Esteemed Huai Yu pointed to and looked at the prominent mountain behind the spiritual plant fields. “In that case, I’ll take a look.”

　　Esteemed Huai Yu saw that Lin Xuanzhi really did start walking towards there and couldn’t help being somewhat speechless. This boy actually didn’t believe his words. He’s really trying to measure the depth of a gentleman’s generosity with a petty person’s heart.

　　In Lin Xuanzhi’s heart, Esteemed Huai Yu was not very reliable. For one thing, he had been exploited by Esteemed Huai Yu and had to give him lots of things. Naturally, he held a little grudge towards him. For another thing, in Lin Xuanzhi’s eyes, Esteemed Huai Yu had both an air of unspeakable mystery about him, as well as the willfulness of a spoiled child. The combination of these two was very contradictory, so he couldn’t see through Esteemed Huai Yu at all. Therefore, he only believed half of Esteemed Huai Yu’s words.

　　Lin Xuanzhi came to the secret chamber at the back of the mountain and sensed the spiritual Qi gathered inside. He couldn’t help being somewhat surprised and also feeling uncontrollable gratification. He only turned back and returned via his original path after standing at the door for quite a while.

　　Returning to Esteemed Huai Yu, Lin Xuanzhi politely spoke, “Since Ah Hen is in closed-door cultivation, then I will not disturb him anymore. Goodbye.”