Chapter 2240 - 2237: Qualification for Selection

Chapter 2240: Chapter 2237: Qualification for Selection

"Elder Yan’s instructions must not be neglected," Situ Yuanzhong said ingratiatingly.

But Yan Bei did not even look at him, merely nodding, "You don’t need to worry. Although Shen Lin is strong, this time it’s about opportunity, not just strength. So, others have chances too."

"What kind of opportunity could it be?" Situ Yuanzhong asked again.

"You’ll find out tonight. The contestants have been injured and will rest for half a day. Everyone will reconvene here tonight. Let’s adjourn for now," Yan Bei replied without answering directly, and waved his hand.

The Ancient Martial Artists gradually dispersed, the injured helped each other, and those who fainted had to be carried away.

As Lin Tian supported Miss and prepared to leave, Yan Bei suddenly spoke, "Young man, please stay."

"Oh? What is it, senior?" Lin Tian slightly turned his head towards Yan Bei. Although he didn’t have a good impression of the Ancient Hidden Lineage, this old man wasn’t too bad.

Yan Bei didn’t mind Lin Tian’s indifference and walked over. Such treatment made contestants like Situ Yufeng envious.

Situ Yuanzhong was also envious and jealous, as he realized that forging good relations with the Ancient Hidden Lineage meant chances to cultivate techniques beyond the Innate level, which was the greatest reward, even the big shots couldn’t refuse such benefits.

However, did Lin Tian, who dared to go against Divine Valley, really need these? They all thought in unison that Lin Tian seemed more like a person from the Ancient Hidden Lineage.

Yan Bei had no idea that his casual gesture would cause everyone’s imagination to run wild, and he frankly said, "Young man, I have an impertinent request, could you show me your flame?"

"No problem," Lin Tian replied more readily, extending his palm to conjure a purple flame, dancing like a flame sprite.

Yan Bei’s eyes gleamed again as he stepped closer to examine the purple flame, making clicking noises in wonder.

"Good flame, truly a good flame," Yan Bei praised.

Lin Tian withdrew his hand, extinguishing the purple flame, calmly saying, "Cooking a meal or roasting a chicken is no problem."

Yan Bei was taken aback, then burst into laughter, "Hahaha... The young man is truly amusing, I like it. How about coming over tonight, are you interested?"

As soon as this was said, those who hadn’t left were stunned, including several big shots, especially those from the Situ family. Situ Ruoling and others had always believed Lin Tian could not compete, not even qualifying, so they hadn’t taken him seriously.

But Yan Bei’s words were akin to admitting Lin Tian’s eligibility! Ling Zishan quickly signaled Lin Tian to agree immediately.

"This... Senior Yan, Lin Tian didn’t compete, is this appropriate?" Situ Yuanzhong immediately raised objections, though his tone was very tactful.

"Isn’t one more person just one extra set of tableware? Are you worried that my Medicine King Mansion can’t afford the hospitality?" Yan Bei pouted, somewhat displeased.

"I dare not..." Situ Yuanzhong hurriedly explained, but did not dare to further object.

Lin Tian laughed inwardly, finding Yan Bei rather interesting, his retorts smooth as a rogue, yet agreeable.

"With your invitation, of course I will attend," Lin Tian couldn’t refuse such an invitation.

Yan Bei finally nodded in satisfaction, quite pleased, just about to leave, his gaze met Xiao Manxuan, and he suddenly paused. Seeing the old man’s reaction, Lin Tian wondered if the old man had noticed the unique energy.

"What is the young lady’s name?" Yan Bei asked kindly, leaving everyone puzzled.

Xiao Manxuan was unafraid, responding politely yet confidently, "Xiao Manxuan."

"Nice name. How about joining us tonight too?" Yan Bei asked with some anticipation.

This was too much for the big shots; letting Lin Tian join was acceptable due to his displayed strength, but allowing an ordinary person in couldn’t possibly make sense.

Xiao Manxuan didn’t care what they thought and cheerfully replied, "Sure, wherever Lin Tian and my sister go, I go."

"Good, good," Yan Bei was even more satisfied.

"Why does she get to be selected?" Situ Ruoling suddenly shouted, full of discontent.

She had endured two beatings and was eventually eliminated, while Xiao Manxuan, without doing anything, was directly chosen—how could she swallow that?

Yan Bei didn’t even glance at her, turning to leave.

Situ Ruoling was further agitated, wanting to argue, but Situ Yuanzhong immediately barked, "Silence! Yufeng, take her away!"

Situ Yuanzhong knew how unruly his granddaughter could be, really fearing she would offend Yan Bei; offending the Ancient Hidden Lineage was worse than offending the entire Ancient Martial World.

Situ Yufeng was also injured but dared not object, enduring the pain to forcibly take his sister away.

"Farewell, everyone," Situ Yuanzhong curtly said to Ji Wancheng and others before leaving.

The Ji Family, Qingshuang Pavilion, and Yuwen Family all left successively, leaving only those familiar, with good relations.

"Well done, Lin Tian, your strength is increasingly unfathomable, your future achievements limitless," Wang Wanxi sincerely praised.

Among the big shots, she knew Lin Tian the longest and had the best relationship, having watched Lin Tian grow, feeling particularly pleased and deeply touched.

"No matter what the future holds, you are still my Aunt Wang," Lin Tian smiled slightly.

"Kid, well said." Ling Xuesong’s hearty voice rang out, very pleased, "I had a hunch you’d qualify, and sure enough."

Lin Tian clasped his fists, saluting, "Thanks to Senior Ling for bringing Elder Yan, or else a battle with Divine Valley would have been inevitable. Though I’m not afraid, the fight could affect my friends."

This wasn’t an exaggeration; given Divine Valley’s demonstrated strength, a fight between two strong forces could level the mountain top. At that time, only those in the Mid Innate stage could stand a chance.

The big shots paused, then laughed. Ling Zishan chuckled, "The younger generation is impressive, even taking on Divine Valley, makes me wonder if I’m old."

"Aunt Ling, you’re not old at all, like Aunt Wang, in your prime. If the Ancient Martial World had a heroines list, Aunt Ling would definitely be in the top three," Lin Tian earnestly praised.

Wang Wanxi rolled her eyes at him, helplessly saying, "You, complimenting two women every time you open your mouth, this mouth, don’t know how many girls it could charm."

Lin Tian felt no embarrassment, proudly replying, "Aunt Wang, if I’m to charm girls, my looks might be more suitable."

"Sweet talk, rogue!" Ling Shuiyao pouted, clearly dissatisfied.

"Hahaha..." Everyone burst into laughter.

Lin Tian didn’t mind, turned to Ling Xuesong, saluting, "Senior Ling, I have a request, Miss has suffered internal injuries, could I take her to the back mountain for healing?"

"Of course, stay as long as you want," Ling Xuesong readily agreed.