Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 112 Change of Rules

No matter what, we have to get through this!

Han Yi straightened his posture, stood up straight, and walked over with the steward.

"Greetings, Elder Li!"

Han Yi clasped his hands in a respectful salute.

But all his muscles were tense, ready to strike at any moment!

"Hehe, not bad, not bad. Your cultivation has improved quite a bit these past few days."

Elder Li looked Han Yi up and down several times, appearing quite satisfied.

The steward beside Han Yi wore a look of envy and confusion. He couldn't understand how Han Yi, who had previously been just an ordinary outer disciple, could have earned Elder Li's favor...

In the beginning, Han Yi made contributions and had a good relationship with Li Feng, so it was understandable that he was made an exception and became an inner disciple. This at most proved that Han Yi had great potential and that Elder Li was making an early investment.

But later, I heard that Elder Li not only gifted Han Yi a secret manual and found him a place to stay, but even once invited Han Yi to live at the Li residence. You see, only true members of the Li family are qualified to live at the Li residence…

What's even more infuriating is that this guy actually refused Elder Li's invitation, yet even so, judging from the current situation, Elder Li didn't get angry...

Elder Li is so concerned about this country bumpkin who rose up from the outer sect. Could it be that Han Yi is his illegitimate son who was lost away?

The deacon of the Foreign Affairs Hall considered a possibility. He knew these aristocratic families had many tricks up their sleeves, so the sudden appearance of an illegitimate child wouldn't be surprising. In that case, everything could be explained...

"Thank you for your concern, Elder Li. It is all thanks to the secret manual you gave me that I have achieved my current level of cultivation!"

Han Yi was quite cautious in his rhetoric, using some polite phrases.

"That's good, that's good, as long as it's useful!"

"Hehe, cultivate diligently. The future development of the sect still depends on you young people. We old bones are getting old..."

Elder Li laughed heartily, showing none of the sword fights Han Yi had imagined. Instead, he was as gentle as a kind and amiable father.

'this…..'

The deacon standing nearby widened his eyes and was utterly shocked upon witnessing this scene.

'Yes, yes, this Han Yi must be Elder Li's illegitimate child... It seems Han Yi is destined for greatness sooner or later, I must seize this opportunity to cling to his coattails...'

The steward secretly made up his mind. He had worked diligently in the External Affairs Hall for many years, and he had never seen Elder Li with such a kind face.

"Elder Li, you are the pillar of the sect. Only with you here can we younger generations be sheltered from the wind and rain and have time to grow!"

Han Yi's expression became even more respectful, and he gave a sickeningly sycophantic compliment.

"Hahaha…..."

Elder Li laughed loudly, seemingly quite satisfied with Han Yi's rhetoric.

At this moment, another deacon stepped forward and whispered a few words to Elder Li, who nodded in response from time to time.

Then, Elder Li turned to Han Yi and said, "The third round of the competition is about to begin. Han Yi, you should observe carefully. Among these disciples, there are quite a few with extraordinary strength. Watching them will definitely help you in the future."

"Rest assured, Elder, I will definitely observe the battle carefully, learn from others' strengths, and humbly study them!"

Han Yi, with a serious expression, straightened up and clasped his hands in a salute.

As he left, Han Yi touched his cold clothes, which were soaked with cold sweat.

During the conversation just now, he appeared calm on the surface, but only he could sense the danger within. For Elder Li's seemingly ordinary words, Han Yi had to be extremely cautious in dealing with them.

Moreover, he must remain vigilant to prevent Elder Li from launching a sudden attack!

Fortunately, just as he had guessed, Elder Li had no intention of attacking him, or perhaps it was because Elder Li did not want to expose himself by doing so.

Elder Li's gentle and refined exterior, like that of a kind and gentle gentleman, leaves no room for suspicion. But his cunning is far too deep… I must proceed with caution…

However, Tie Sha's death doesn't seem to have caused much of a stir...

"Young Master Han, this way please!"

As Han Yi was lost in thought, the deacon of the Foreign Affairs Hall walked ahead and led him to a spot with a wide view and at the front of the line.

son?

Han Yi was taken aback. Why had the steward's attitude suddenly become so respectful?

Moreover, this location is the best viewing spot around the square, making it a VIP position.

"Young Master Han, my surname is Liu, and I am a steward of the External Affairs Hall. Please let me know if you have any needs..."

Deacon Liu smiled broadly. He had already made up his mind that he must establish a good relationship with Han Yi before Han Yi became successful, and secure this powerful ally as soon as possible.

As the saying goes, it's better to offer help in times of need than to add to someone's success. By allying with Han Yi while he's weak, he'll surely reap many benefits when Han Yi's true identity is revealed. "Hmm..."

Han Yi had no idea what Steward Liu was thinking.

Han Yi assumed that Steward Liu was trying to curry favor with Elder Li through him, given Liu's attentiveness, without giving it much thought.

"Disciples, silence!"

On the high platform, Elder Li's deep and resonant voice rang out.

"The fact that you disciples have passed the first and second rounds of the competition shows that you are all outstanding outer disciples. Today, as long as you pass the third round of the competition, you will be able to become inner disciples. Do you have confidence?"

"have!!!"

Below the platform, the outer disciples roared in unison, clearly eager to enter the inner sect.

"it is good!

"I believe all disciples are familiar with the rules of the sect's minor competition from previous years, but this year, the rules for the third round have changed..."

At this point, Elder Li paused, then spoke again.

"However, disciples, rest assured that the change in rules does not mean a reduction in the number of inner disciples or an increase in difficulty!"

"This year's sect competition has no limit on the number of participants in the third round. In fact, no matter how many people participate, as long as they pass, they can become inner disciples! It can be said that this year has the highest chance of being promoted to inner disciple!"

As soon as Elder Li finished speaking, the disciples below the platform were stunned for a moment, and then, as if a stone had been thrown into a calm lake, they burst into a clamor.

"This, how is this possible? Elder Li, did I hear you wrong?"

Some of the disciples exclaimed in disbelief.

"Hahaha, it wasn't for nothing that I went to great lengths to bribe the instructors and get into the third round. It seems that this year, I, Liu Yishou, will finally not be eliminated in the first round!" Some disciples laughed wildly and went crazy.