Wan Yitong blinked a few times. “Eldest Martial Brother, why are you telling Youngest Martial Brother this? He’s the Lin family’s Young Master now. Naturally, he’ll have higher standards for the family’s disciples.”

　　Zhan Fengting thought about it and nodded, “That’s true. After all, the Lin family is also a first-cla.s.s family now.”

　　Back to where Lin Xuanzhi was.

　　During sunset on the same day, the first disciple who pa.s.sed the exam walked out of the training ground while holding a clearance card. On his waist hung an exquisite and novel storage bottle with the character “Jian” engraved on it. He clearly belonged to the Jian family.

　　“The Jian family of the reclusive families.” Wan Yitong swatched with rapt attention. “This is the first time that I’ve seen a reclusive family’s disciple take part in the sect entrance examination.”

　　Zhan Fengting also narrowed his eyes, “I looked at the register. The Jian family is not the only reclusive family that took part in the grand sect entrance exam. West Continent’s Liu family also came.”

　　“En, I also looked at the list.” Hai Kuanglang had his arms crossed as he curled his lips, “But whenever disciples of reclusive families go and take part in outside activities, there are only two reasons — if there isn’t some sort of compet.i.tion between the reclusive families, then something important must have happened in the Five Continents. Can you guess which one it’ll be this time?”

　　Wan Yitong guessed, “It can’t be because they’re too bored, so they came out for some training to experience the world?”

　　“Impossible.” Bei s.h.i.+tian, who was silent for the entire day, suddenly spoke up with a slightly hoa.r.s.e voice, “All the reclusive families are nothing more than spies placed in the smaller realms by the Upper Realm. Even if they want to go out and train, they will definitely choose to do so in the Upper Realm. For them, there’s no need to train in the Five Continents.”

　　Wan Yitong rolled his eyes at Bei s.h.i.+tian, “None of your business. What are you cutting into our conversation for?”

　　Bei s.h.i.+tian pursed his lips and spoke expressionlessly, “I just wanted to remind you that if reclusive families are walking out in the open, then something must have happened in the Five Continents that forced them to come out of hiding. Don’t take it lightly.”

　　With his expression full of resistance, Wan Yitong scorned, “I don’t need you to remind me. Don’t stick your nose into other people’s business, and I’m wary of suspicious folks bearing gifts.”

　　“Ah Tong.” Zhan Fengting lightly called Wan Yitong’s name; Wan Yitong immediately shut his mouth.

　　Who let him remember the tragic past when he was punished with copying the peak rules?

　　Bei s.h.i.+tian took a deep look at Wan Yitong, then glanced at Lin Xuanzhi. “How’s Lianlian?”

　　Lin Xuanzhi replied, “It’s not too bad, but Lianlian’s nature is too gentle for me and is not very suitable.”

　　Bei s.h.i.+tian looked at him and his lips moved. “If you find Zhige again one day, will you continue to use Lianlian?”

　　Lin Xuanzhi nonchalantly answered, “Lianlian should naturally have its real master.”

　　Bei s.h.i.+tian pursed his lips and fell silent, but what he wanted to say was self-evident.

　　He was a sentimental person, and Lianlian had accompanied him for many years. Naturally, he was reluctant to let Lianlian fall into the hands of others.

　　Lin Xuanzhi spoke nonchalantly, “Senior Martial Brother, if you want Lianlian, you may as well go and ask Master again. I think Master naturally had his own reasons for giving Lianlian to you back then.”

　　Bei s.h.i.+tian was silent for a moment, then turned and left without saying much.

　　Wan Yitong knitted his eyebrows and looked at Bei s.h.i.+tian’s disappearing figure, “This brat actually still has ideas about Lianlian. I’ll tell you this: Little Martial Brother, you must never be soft-hearted to him. He is a murderous madman who won’t blink an eye at killing someone. You should also understand after what happened last time. Such a n.o.ble and pure high-quality sword like Lianlian is wasted in his hands.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi placated, “Think on the bright side. Just talking about the last incident alone, although he killed people, he killed people who should’ve been killed. If you don’t kill them, they will always kill us.”

　　Wan Yitong glared at Lin Xuanzhi angrily, “You’re actually speaking up for him.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi nonchalantly responded, “I just think that Fifth Martial Brother doesn’t actually need to draw his sword and fight Fourth Martial Brother as soon as he sees him. In fact, you care about him more than anyone else. Why don’t you get along with him?”

　　Wan Yitong choked violently. His face was full of disbelief. He pointed to the tip of his nose, “I care about him? Is there something wrong with your eyes? You should wash them. I hate Bei s.h.i.+tian, this kind of brat who kills people casually and is extremely stuffy all day long. Hmph, I’m too lazy to explain it to you.”

　　Wan Yitong was stabbed in a sore spot and gave Lin Xuanzhi a look filled with some displeasure. He also turned and walked down the platform.

　　Lin Xuanzhi asked, “Is he angry?”

　　Hai Kuanglang laughed, gloating over Wan Yitong’s misfortune, “Don’t mind him. You suddenly saw through all of this kid’s thoughts. Now he’s feeling shy as heck.”

　　Lin Xuanzhi, “….”

　　The word “shy”, are you sure it could be used to describe Wan Yitong?

　　Zhan Fengting stared at Hai Kuanglang speechlessly.

　　Hai Kuanglang blinked and looked particularly innocent. A pair of golden eyes seemed to be begging for benefits. He spoke to Zhan Fengting, “s.h.i.+xiong, s.h.i.+xiong, I didn’t bully Tiantian today, didn’t I behave very well?”

　　Zhan Fengting couldn’t help laughing, “You did well. Keep it up later.”

　　“Mere verbal rewards alone are not enough. Senior Martial Brother also has to give me some tangible rewards.”

　　“You brat…What do you want me to reward you?”

　　Hai Kuanglang proudly raised one eyebrow at Lin Xuanzhi and touched his chin, “As for the content of the reward, it needs to wait until we find a place without people; it’s not appropriate in public.”

　　Zhan Fengting, “….”