"Let's go, it's time to leave this place."
After hunting down a level-two demonic beast, Qin Xin and Qin Xue took out the beast crystal and headed towards the exit of the secret realm.
The three-day hunting grounds had allowed Qin Xin to grow considerably, and he was now close to the half-step Innate Realm, just around the corner. Moreover, his Martial Spirit had also grown rapidly by constantly absorbing the soul power of demonic beasts, showing signs of advancing to a three-star Martial Spirit.
Qin Xin was somewhat reluctant to leave. If he stayed in this secret realm for a few more days, he could absorb the soul power of several more level-two demonic beasts, and his Martial Spirit would have a great chance to advance to the three-star level. However, he still chose to leave.
The two arrived at the exit of the hunting park's secret realm. The jade talisman seemed to emit a mysterious response, and the two figures flashed into the training ground. The jade talisman turned into a wisp of green smoke and quickly dissipated.
Qin Xin's vision blurred, and the contestants beside him were already waiting again. Qin Kunpeng, who had been so frightened by Qin Xin that he crushed the jade talisman, was naturally among them. His eyes were filled with anger as he looked at Qin Xin, but with so many of his clansmen watching them, he dared not make a move openly.
Qin Qianfan saw the ten participating students take their places and loudly announced the results of the competition.
"In this clan competition, the first place winner is Qin Yunfeng, who will receive one level-three beast crystal, seventy level-two beast crystals, and several level-one beast crystals."
"Second place Qin Xin, one level three beast crystal, twenty level two beast crystals, and several level one beast crystals."
"Third place Qin Xue, thirty level-two beast crystals and several level-one beast crystals."
"Fourth place: Qin Yuzhu, ten level-two beast crystals and several level-one beast crystals."
"Fifth place Qin Shuo, one level two beast crystal and several level one beast crystals."
"The above five people will be granted a spot to enter the Spirit Cleansing Pool and will be able to go to the clan's martial arts hall to choose a martial art."
After Qin Qianfan announced the results of the competition, the clansmen below the stage erupted in applause. This competition changed many clansmen's impression of Qin Xin, and they no longer looked at him with the same indifference as before.
However, this competition brought joy to some and sorrow to others. The lineage of the First Elder Qin Maoyan only secured one spot, while Qin Kunpeng, the grandson of the Honorary Elder, was eliminated.
The main reason for this result was Qin Yunfeng. In order to obtain the level three beast crystal and win first place, he gathered several disciples to help him. However, they were mainly used to delay the attack speed of the level three demon beast. Fortunately, he was able to kill it. This forced the disciples to crush the jade talisman in the crisis.
On the high platform of the martial arts arena, the Second Elder and the Third Elder couldn't help but smile upon seeing this result, and Qin Lin's originally somewhat angry face finally showed a hint of joy.
"Your name is Qin Xin, right?"
Just as the clan competition ended and everyone was preparing to return to rest and wait to go to the Spirit Cleansing Pool, Ouyang Jie suddenly spoke.
Qin Xin was taken aback upon hearing this, and looked at the middle-aged man in the green robe in front of him with some doubt. The blood wolf symbol on the man's chest made Qin Xin feel a sense of oppression.
"I'm willing to exchange ten Spirit Fusion Pills for the White Lotus Root in your possession. What do you think?" Ouyang Jie's tone was extremely domineering, as if he was determined to get the spiritual medicine from Qin Xin.
Qin Xin sized up Ouyang Jie. As he spoke, true energy surged through the seven meridians around his body, clearly indicating that he had already entered the seventh level of the Opening Aperture Realm. For experts at this level, white lotus root has the effect of nourishing the meridians. If it is combined with auxiliary medicines to refine into a pill, the pill will have the effect of breaking through barriers. Although it has a high failure rate, it is still a rare treasure.
"I'm sorry, I don't intend to sell this white lotus root, and it doesn't belong to me alone."
Qin Xin did not hesitate and decisively rejected Ouyang Jie.
"Oh, so what does Miss Qin Xue think?" Ouyang Jie seemed not to have heard Qin Xin's reply and turned to ask Qin Xue beside him.
“Since Qin Xin is unwilling to sell, I will naturally agree with his idea.” Qin Xue’s delicate voice rang out slowly.
"Since that's the case, I won't insist."
After saying that, Ouyang Jie turned and left the Qin clan. Although he was displeased, he couldn't do anything too outrageous since he was on their territory.
"Hmph! They really don't know what's good for them. If they had exchanged ten Spirit Fusion Pills, it would have been of immense benefit to the cultivation of the clan's younger members."
Elder Qin Maoyan, who was standing to the side, said somewhat indignantly.
"Even if it's changed, it has nothing to do with the Grand Elder," Qin Xin retorted.
Qin Maoyan knew that this had nothing to do with him, and with the clan leader Qin Lin and all the elders and deacons watching from the sidelines, even if he wanted to snatch the fourth-grade spiritual herb, the White Lotus Water Root, he probably wouldn't have any chance.
He led Qin Yangxu, Qin Yunfeng, and Qin Yunfei away from the martial arts arena in a sorry state, while Honorary Elder Qin Hongbing and his grandson Qin Kunpeng also left.
"Hello Qin Xin, I am Qin Qianbei from the clan. If we have the chance, let's talk about romance and life."
To Qin Xin's surprise, the black-clad man who had come to the clan with Qin Yunfeng greeted him as he left, seemingly to express goodwill. However, the aura emanating from this man made Qin Xin feel uneasy.
"Hmm." Qin Xin responded simply, a little curious about Qin Qianbei's identity.
"This Qin Qianbei is no ordinary man. His father is an elder of the clan's law enforcement hall. He seems to have come to Tianyuan City because of an ancient tomb."
Qin Lin noticed Qin Xin's confusion and stepped forward, saying, "These things are not for you to get involved in; they are too dangerous."
"But when did you break through? How come you even kept it from Third Grandfather?" Qin Lin's tone suddenly shifted, becoming somewhat reproachful as he spoke to Qin Xin.
"I broke through right after I woke up, and before I could even say anything, I had to participate in the clan competition," Qin Xin said with a grin, scratching his head.
"Hmph, I was worried about you for nothing. Perhaps your breakthrough is related to the rare and precious herbs you've consumed over the past three years. But it's good that you've broken through." Qin Lin couldn't think of any other explanation for Qin Xin's rapid breakthrough, so he could only attribute it to the rare and precious herbs he had consumed over the past three years in order to awaken Qin Xin.
"Grandpa, can't you see? This kid has been pretending to be weak while actually being strong; he's got a really bad heart." Qin Xue felt a little jealous seeing that Qin Lin only cared about Qin Xin, so she went up and hugged Qin Lin's arm, speaking in a somewhat coquettish manner.
"Uh, you guys chat first, I'm going back to rest." Qin Xin quickly slipped away, afraid that Qin Xue would bring up the painful memories of the past.
"Don't forget to cash out my half of the elixir!"
Seeing Qin Xin slip away, Qin Xue called out to him from behind.
"Don't worry, I'll give it to you!"
Qin Xin rolled his eyes and said that at this moment he just wanted to get back to the courtyard as soon as possible, because he still did not know what the mysterious bead found in the cave was, but since Danqing asked Qin Xin to find it, it must be something extraordinary.
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