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Name: Lin Fan
Vitality: 179
Martial Arts: None
Ghost Art: Sinister Wind Palm (+)
Corpse Energy: 600
Yin Energy: 119
Demon Energy: 0
… …
The Yin Energy points didn't decrease, and the Ghost Art "Sinister Wind Palm" didn't change either.
It was as if he had just used his mind to transfer 30 Yin Energy points to Sinister Wind Palm in an attempt to upgrade this Ghost Art to Beginner level had failed, or perhaps it hadn't happened at all.
But how could he explain the cold Yin Energy that rushed into his palm?
Moreover, this big man had clearly been hit by Sinister Wind Palm, and his entire body had been frozen by the Yin Energy as fast as lightning.
This fully proved that what he had just used was indeed Sinister Wind Palm, and all 30 Yin Energy points had entered the big man's body. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been frozen so quickly.
Could it be that 30 Yin Energy points had entered his palm from the panel, then entered the big man's body, and finally returned to the panel? Nothing had changed in between?
The Yin Energy hadn't been consumed, and Sinister Wind Palm hadn't been upgraded?
Lin Fan was a little confused.
He didn't quite understand.
However, he couldn't stay here for long. He pulled the butcher's knife out of the big man's chest, wiped the blood off the blade on the big man's clothes, stood up, and quickly left the place.
Before returning to the branch sect, he wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth and clothes.
Lin Fan didn't intend to tell anyone about this. Originally, killing a member of the Black Tiger was an extremely glorious thing, but with his current strength, there was no way he could kill that big man. If he told anyone about it, he would be suspected.
When he returned to the dormitory, Lu Hua saw him and asked, "Lin Fan, you went out again?"
Lin Fan said, "Yes."
"It's better if you don't go out for a while," Lu Hua said with a solemn expression, "The relationship between the Black Tiger and our Haitian Gang is getting worse and worse. It's already at the point where water and fire don't get along."
Lin Fan said in surprise, "How can this be?
Isn't it good for everyone to live in peace? "
"How can a mountain accommodate two tigers!"
Lu Hua said, "In the past, our Haitian Gang was the most powerful one, and the other small gangs had to suck up to us. However, the Black Tiger's power is getting stronger and stronger. Not only are they competing with our Haitian Gang for territory and industry, but they also want to take away the cooperation with the county government …"
"From the looks of it, more people will die in the future. Many more people will die. Right now, the two factions are only fighting in the dark. After all, they have to give some face to the government. When they really get desperate, they will definitely fight openly …"
Lin Fan said, "Originally, when demons and ghosts run amok, humans should band together to fight against them. But now that humans are fighting among themselves, they have given the demons and ghosts a chance to take advantage of the situation …"
"That's right," Lu Hua said. "But this involves benefits, who is willing to give in?
If we ask the leaders of the Black Tiger Gang and our Haitian Gang to bow down to each other and cede their territories and benefits, will they agree? "
Lu Hua shook his head and sighed, looking like he was worried about the country and its people.
"Alright, Senior Brother Lu, it's pointless for us to discuss this at our level." Lin Fan patted Lu Hua on the shoulder. "What we need to do now is cultivate and become stronger so that we can protect ourselves. I finally understand that in this world, living is a luxury. If we want to maintain this luxury, we have to constantly become stronger …"
With that, Lin Fan sat cross-legged on his bed to regulate his breathing and cultivate his inner strength.
Although he had just been injured and had let thirty streaks of Yin Qi enter his body, his inner strength did not show any signs of disorder. This meant that his injuries had already recovered, and the thirty streaks of Yin Qi did not cause any hindrance to his body.
He relaxed and was secretly surprised. He quickly focused his mind and continued to regulate his breathing.
Lin Fan planned to extract all the Yin Qi from his uncle and Wang Baole's bodies. However, it was dangerous outside. Xu Youcai definitely had more than one relative, and there would be others seeking revenge on behalf of the Xu family. Therefore, he did not dare to go out alone.
Just like that, he delayed for four days before he finally found an opportunity to go out safely.
That day, Mei Dadao received a reward of six hundred taels from the county office and handed it to Lin Fan. He also told him that the higher-ups had approved of his promotion to become an official disciple in advance.
Lin Fan heard that and said, "Master, I still don't want to become an official disciple."
Mei Dadao's eyes widened when he heard that. He said in surprise, "How many people would be envious of such a good opportunity? Why are you backing out?"
Lin Fan said, "Master, I don't want this opportunity. I still want to be like the others and do menial tasks for half a year before becoming an official disciple."
Mei Dadao said, "Lin Fan, this is not your usual style.
Did something happen? "
Lin Fan said, "Master, you should know what it means to spoil things through excessive enthusiasm, right?"
"Of course," Mei Dadao said. "However, Lin Fan, your Blood Cultivation Technique is about to be perfected. Furthermore, your talent is so good, and your cultivation speed is so fast. In less than a month, you will be able to break through. At that time, you will be able to practice martial arts, and your strength and level will match. Furthermore, among the official disciples, almost half of them have not reached the perfected stage of the Blood Cultivation Technique.
You are much stronger than them. "
"Master, please help me. I still want to do menial tasks for two more months." Lin Fan cupped his hands towards Mei Dadao and said, "Just treat it as helping me."
"To express my gratitude, I will invite Master to Hongbin Restaurant for a meal," Lin Fan said.
After saying that, he was afraid that Mei Dadao would refuse, so he hurriedly said, "This is the second time your disciple has invited you. You should at least give me some face."
"Well, I heard that your uncle is about to be promoted to Deputy Hall Leader, the same level as me. I also want to go and celebrate. Haha …" Mei Dadao laughed.
Immediately, the two of them rushed to Hongbin Restaurant. Lin Fan brought along the six hundred taels of silver to give to his uncle.
If he went with Mei Dadao, not only would he not have to worry about his safety, he would also have a carriage to ride. Why not?
Sitting in the carriage, Mei Dadao could not help but say, "People walk to higher places, water flows to lower places. Lin Fan, it is a bit unreasonable for you to refuse to become an official disciple early."
Lin Fan said, "Master, I don't want to leave you. I want to follow you."
"Lin Fan, don't tell me you still don't know?" Mei Dadao said with a face full of surprise. "From a menial apprentice to an official disciple, it is only a change of residence, a promotion of rank, and a change of treatment. It is not a change of master. I will still be the one guiding you."
Lin Fan pretended that he did not know. "Oh, is that so? I really didn't know."
"You, you usually only know how to cultivate. You don't care about anything else."
Mei Dadao shook his head. "But I still like a disciple like you. In the future, I will train you well. When you have a meteoric rise, don't forget me as your master."
"Of course. A teacher for a day, a father for life." Lin Fan said.
Lin Fan wasn't just trying to flatter him. Ever since he started working for Mei Dadao, Mei Dadao had been good to him. He taught him carefully and gave him pointers. It could be said that he had fulfilled his responsibility as a master.
"Haha, you really know how to talk." Mei Dadao laughed heartily.
The master and disciple safely arrived at Hongbin Restaurant.
They got off the carriage and entered the restaurant.
Mei Dadao proposed to visit Xia Qiusheng first.
When they arrived at Xia Qiusheng's room, Mei Dadao saw that Xia Qiusheng's complexion had improved. He smiled and said, "After surviving a great disaster, one is bound for good fortune. Junior Brother Xia, you are going to be promoted … Congratulations, congratulations …"
"Aiya, Senior Brother Mei, I am honored by your presence. Please forgive me for not going out to meet you."
Seeing that it was Mei Dadao, Xia Qiusheng was surprised and pleasantly surprised.
Mei Dadao could be considered Xia Qiusheng's senior brother. The two of them entered the sect at the same time. They both started off as apprentices and slowly climbed up.
Although they didn't interact much, their friendship was still there. Moreover, Mei Dadao was Lin Fan's teacher. For his nephew, Xia Qiusheng didn't dare to neglect him. He hurriedly cupped his hands and modestly said, "It doesn't matter if I get promoted or not. In any case, my life was saved. Haha."
After some small talk, the two sat down to talk.
Lin Fan stood to the side with his hands behind his back. He secretly sized up his uncle. He saw that his uncle's complexion had completely recovered. He didn't look like he was injured at all.
Lin Fan thought that there were still three strands of Yin Qi in his uncle's body. Could it be that he used his Qi and blood to expel them?
With Mei Dadao here, Lin Fan didn't dare to recklessly extract the Yin Qi for him. After all, they still had to eat here today. There was plenty of time.
"Lin Fan, this child, must have caused you a lot of trouble?" Xia Qiusheng asked politely.
"Not at all. This child is diligent in cultivation and proactive in his work. There's nothing to say about him!"
Mei Dadao praised Lin Fan greatly, but then said, "This time, he made a meritorious report. The higher-ups decided to promote him in advance. This is such a good thing, but this child actually didn't agree …"
Xia Qiusheng glanced at Lin Fan and said, "If he doesn't agree, then forget it. Anyway, it's only two months before he officially enters the sect. Let him be down-to-earth and take one step at a time …"
Hearing Xia Qiusheng's words, Mei Dadao was surprised again. He smiled bitterly and said, "Well, it seems that you two are really nephews. Your opinions coincide …"
Xia Qiusheng changed the topic and said, "Hey?
Senior Brother Mei, I haven't been out for the past few days. There's a rumor going around that the Black Tiger and the Haitian Gang are fighting. Is it true? "
Mei Dadao said, "How could it be false? A lot of people died. I think this time, the Black Tiger is really going to fight the Haitian Gang head-on. It won't be long before they fight again … Last time, all the elite disciples participated. Next time, I think all the disciples will be sent to fight …"
Speaking of this, Mei Dadao suddenly remembered something. He pointed at Lin Fan and said, "Lin Fan, you don't want to be promoted in advance. Is it because you're afraid of participating in the war …"
Lin Fan shook his head and put on a blank look. "Master, what are you thinking? I don't know about this at all."
Mei Dadao didn't ask any more questions, but he already knew the answer in his heart.
At this time, he was also secretly surprised. This Lin Fan, when it was time to rush forward, he was not hesitant at all. When it was time to retreat, he was also not hesitant.
He knew when to advance and retreat. He was so shrewd. It didn't match his age!
Mei Dadao guessed right. Lin Fan was really retreating.
He thought that with his half-baked cultivation, if he became a disciple in advance, he would be courting death when the two gangs were at war.
"Senior Brother Mei, it's rare for me to come here. I'll treat you at noon. Let's have a good drink," Xia Qiusheng said.
Lin Fan hurriedly said, "Uncle, this meal is on me."
"You treat me, I treat you. It's the same." Xia Qiusheng rolled his eyes at Lin Fan.
Mei Dadao said, "Then I'll accept your invitation today. Haha."
During the meal, Xia Qiusheng and Mei Dadao drank a little too much. Lin Fan took the opportunity to touch his uncle's body and extract two more strands of Yin Qi. After these two strands of Yin Qi were extracted, no more Yin Qi appeared.
Lin Fan was stunned. He thought to himself that his uncle had actually used his Blood Qi to force out one strand of Yin Qi.
Although he had obtained one less strand of Yin Qi, Lin Fan still felt a sense of pride. He thought to himself that his uncle was good!
Actually, his uncle's performance after being slandered would affect Lin Fan's fate. This was because the Haitian Gang treated traitors very harshly.
If his uncle had killed his fellow gang members and sided with the heretic cultivators, the first person to suffer would have been Lin Fan.
Seeing that his uncle and master were still drinking happily, Lin Fan left the table to visit Wang Baole.
There were still four strands of Yin Qi left in Wang Baole's body. His willpower and cultivation were inferior to Xia Qiusheng's.
Lin Fan's visit happened to coincide with the onset of the Yin Qi attack. He lay on the bed moaning in pain. Naturally, Lin Fan could not bear to watch any longer. He directly extracted three strands of Yin Qi from his body.
"Ouch, it hurts so much. I feel like all my bones are hurting. Thankfully, you're here. Once you're here, I don't feel any pain anymore." Wang Baole looked at Lin Fan as he panted heavily.
His face was pale.
"Lin Fan, I heard that two disciples like me were struck by the Yin Wind Palm and died," Wang Baole said. "I don't know if I can survive this."
"That's right, Lin Fan. Master has reported my improvement. He said that as long as I can get through this, once the corpse energy in my body is expelled, no matter what stage my Blood Cultivation Skill is at, I will be promoted to an official disciple and become an official disciple."
Upon hearing that, Lin Fan felt that it was necessary for him to leave a strand of Yin Qi in Wang Baole's body!
First of all, Wang Baole wouldn't be able to recover quickly. That way, he wouldn't attract too much attention, and no one would suspect Lin Fan.
Furthermore, Wang Baole would be promoted to an official disciple in advance. Once he became an official disciple, he would have to follow the rules of an official disciple. For example, he would have to participate in missions. If the Black Tiger and the Haitian Gang were to engage in a large-scale battle, Wang Baole would be sent out as an official disciple. He would most likely end up as a glorious cannon fodder.
On the contrary, the strand of Yin Qi would not take Wang Baole's life and would not cause him too much pain. If Wang Baole was willing to resist it with his Blood Qi, he should be able to expel it from his body.
With that thought, Lin Fan felt relieved. He said to Wang Baole, "Baole, I'll still say the same thing. Believe in yourself and persevere.
Create a miracle for everyone to see. Also, consume less Blood Recovery Pills and practice more. I believe that you will recover quickly. "
After cheering Wang Baole on, Lin Fan prepared to leave. Since Mei Dadao was leaving, he wanted to return with him. Only then would he be safe.
Before he left, he left the silver to his uncle and asked him to take it back to his hometown when he was free.
After returning to the branch hall, apart from accepting missions, Lin Fan did not step out of the branch hall alone.
The outside world was too dangerous, and he could not be lucky every time.
Faced with danger, he had to avoid it if he could.
Apart from eating and sleeping, he did not stop cultivating. Cultivating …
A week later, as everyone had feared, the Black Tiger and the Haitian Gang were at odds with each other. They openly engaged in a battle.
All the elite disciples of the Haitian Gang were sent out. Even the inner disciples were sent out. The disciples who had just perfected the Blood Cultivation Technique and had yet to practice their martial arts were also sent out. Even the disciples who had not perfected the Blood Cultivation Technique were sent out to fight.
Only miscellaneous chores apprentices like Lin Fan were not sent out. Firstly, miscellaneous chores apprentices were too weak. They did not even have the right to be cannon fodder. Of course, it was not that the Haitian Gang wanted to preserve its seeds, but that the miscellaneous chores apprentices were sent to various industries to create profits for the gang.
If they were sent out, the Haitian Gang's economic profits would be cut off. Even if the Haitian Gang managed to suppress the Black Tiger, the collapse of their economic pillar would be a huge blow to the gang.
However, the miscellaneous chores apprentices did not slack off. Not only did they have to do their jobs well, but they also had to deal with the aftermath of the battle.
For example, Lin Fan was in charge of moving and burying the corpses of the gang members who had died in the battle.
Over the past week, Lin Fan buried no less than twenty corpses every day. Seeing the corpses of young men around his age being buried in the soil, Lin Fan felt lucky and thankful. He was thankful that he had made a wise decision.