"Now that you have expressed your stance today, I am relieved."

Lu Jinghong was grateful from the bottom of his heart to Xu Xiaotian for his understanding and support of his work.

"The summit competition is coming soon, so there is no rush for this matter. I just hope you can prepare early. I promise you that if Zizhi Peak has to change its owner, you can follow me to Feixian Peak, and your treatment will remain the same and will not be reduced."

Seeing that there was no need to comfort Xu Xiaotian too much, Lu Jinghong felt relieved and led the conversation to an end.

"Then I, the disciple, would like to thank the head master first."

Xu Xiaotian stood up and bowed.

Lu Jinghong was about to say something.

"Master, there is something I don't understand!"

Huo Yahan, who had been unable to bear watching for a long time, finally spoke.

"Um?"

Lu Jinghong looked at Huo Yahan.

"Zizhi Peak has my master Xu Xiaotian, and my master will accept more disciples in the future. I wonder why the elders think that the inheritance of Zizhi Peak is difficult to maintain?"

Huo Yahan asked in a sonorous voice.

This question really stumped the master, the head of the sect.

It’s not that I can’t answer, it’s just… the truth hurts!

"Master, the headmaster and the elders are afraid that relying on our master and disciples alone, we cannot carry the banner of continuing the inheritance. Is that right?"

Huo Yahan had an indifferent look in her eyes and a cold voice. Facing the arrogant Lu Jinghong, she was neither humble nor arrogant, and was fearless.

Lu Jinghong couldn't bear to say it out loud, so he could only look at Xu Xiaotian and ask him, as a master, to comfort his beloved disciple.

Xu Xiaotian understood Lu Jinghong's pleading look and immediately looked at Huo Yahan, consoling her: "That's it."

Lu Jinghong: “???”

I said...

I asked you to comfort me and make up a beautiful lie for me, but I didn't ask you to tell the truth directly...

You're probably a complete idiot!

"Master, the headmaster..."

Huo Yahan looked at Lu Jinghong again, and suddenly narrowed her beautiful eyes, "To be honest, I have a way to have the best of both worlds."

"What is the solution?"

Lu Jinghong also wanted to hear whether this beautiful lady could come up with something shocking to resolve his dilemma.

"Isn't the summit competition about to begin? If I can get first place in the summit competition, everyone will be able to see my master's teaching level. Then everyone will believe that my master is fully capable of continuing the Zizhi Peak lineage."

Huo Yahan proposed a plan.

"First?"

Lu Jinghong has received professional training and will not laugh no matter how funny something is.

"Indeed, if you can really stand out in the summit competition, everyone will naturally recognize your abilities and potential, and the elders will no longer raise any objections to your master continuing to hold the seal of Zizhi Peak."

Lu Jinghong changed the subject and said seriously, "But, do you know how difficult it is to stand out in the summit?"

"Most of the participants have cultivation bases above the fifth level of the Solidifying Realm. Moreover, there are many rookies who entered the realm a few years earlier than you and have reached the Peiyuan Realm. You entered the realm too early, so I'm afraid..."

Lu Jinghong originally thought he could persuade Huo Yahan to back off.

Unexpectedly, this stubborn female disciple said without hesitation: "So what? I'll take this title!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaotian's mouth curled up slightly, but it was blocked by the teacup he brought to his mouth.

As expected, his good disciple did not disappoint him.

Seeing that she, the master, was about to be ousted, she immediately stood up.

"You're very good. But..."

Lu Jinghong was also very touched by Huo Yahan's kindness. No matter what the outcome, the attitude of this female disciple was worthy of praise.

But a martial arts competition requires more than just passion.

"I wonder if Master, can you promise me that if I win first place in the summit competition, I will continue to be the master of Zizhi Peak."

Huo Yahan's eyes were firm.

Lu Jinghong was silent for a moment.

"good!"

"I promise you that as long as you can get first place in the summit competition, your master will always be the elder of Zizhi Peak!"

Since you have the heart.

Then I won’t waste any more words and will just be childish with you.

"You have a good apprentice."

Before leaving, Lu Jinghong did not forget to praise Huo Yahan in front of Xu Xiaotian.

Sincerely.

In his opinion, Huo Yahan is indeed a good disciple.

It's useless, yet they dare to stand up and take the bullet for the Master.

Your courage is commendable.

Xu Xiaotian smiled, then gave Huo Yahan a thumbs up: "Well done. You gave honor to the teacher."

Huo Yahan smiled faintly, her beautiful eyes reflecting the gentle waves as she stared at Xu Xiaotian.

From those big, expressive eyes, Xu Xiaotian seemed to read a familiar sentence.

If you don't leave, I will never abandon you.

Everything is implied.

Afterwards, Huo Yahan declared victory: "Master, don't worry. In the summit competition in five days, I will prove my strength to them..."

The first thing Xu Xiaotian blurted out was: "See how many people are participating in the competition this time?"

Huo Yahan: “???”

[Your apprentice Huo Yahan's stamina +4]

[Your Stamina +40]

Since obtaining the Supreme Bone, Xu Xiaotian's cultivation has improved by leaps and bounds. He found that every time he annoyed Huo Yahan, the endurance he received doubled.

Maybe because he has more confidence, his urge to beat up his master is getting stronger and stronger? If this continues, a war between teacher and student will probably happen sooner or later.

so……

I'll keep up the good work in the future and never hold back, haha! Five days later.

Summit Competition!

The nine peaks gathered at Feixian Peak.

Xu Xiaotian and Huo Yahan also arrived early.

"Elder Xu, how are you?"

When the other elders from the eight peaks saw Xu Xiaotian, they all greeted him politely.

Although there is a huge gap in their strength levels and their ages are several generations apart.

But their status is equal.

At least it's equal now.

"Elder Xu."

In front of the Shenglong Peak team, a short, fat, gray-haired old man also greeted Xu Xiaotian warmly.

Standing behind him was an old acquaintance of Xu Xiaotian and Huo Yahan, the martial arts teacher Wang Zihong, who was also smiling harmlessly at Xu Xiaotian.

"Elder Li."

Xu Xiaotian also responded with a smile.

This short, fat, gray-haired old man is naturally Wang Zihong’s master, the elder of Shenglong Peak, Tai Hengzi.

Tai Hengzi is the Taoist name of the elder of Shenglong Peak. His surname is Li. As for his name...

Lingzhou is more open nowadays and not as conservative as it was in ancient times. In fact, it is no longer very popular to give oneself a Taoist name.

The reason why Tai Hengzi still follows this tradition is that his secular name is not suitable for formal occasions.

Li Ergou.

Actually the name is very good, loud and charming.

But as the name of an elder of a peak, it seemed a bit too frivolous, so he changed his name.

Li Er... Wang Zihong who was behind Tai Hengzi, kept his eyes on Huo Yahan who was standing behind Xu Xiaotian without looking away, and was reluctant to leave.