Martial Arts Crossover: Something's Wrong with This Evil Sect

After Lin Zhennan finished speaking, he turned around and led everyone into the escort agency.

Upon seeing Lin Zhennan return safely, Mrs. Lin, who was anxiously waiting inside, rushed into his arms like a swallow returning to its nest.

Lin Zhennan pulled her into his arms and gently comforted her, "Madam, look, I'm fine. Go tell the kitchen to cook some good dishes and prepare a banquet. I need to discuss something with this young master."

"okay."

Madam Lin nodded, glanced at the group of people, and wisely said nothing. In front of outsiders, Lin Zhennan was, after all, the head of the family, and face had to be given. So she turned around and quickly went to the kitchen to give instructions.

In no time, a banquet was set up in the hall, with Lin Zhennan sitting in the main seat and his wife sitting beside him.

After a few rounds of drinks, upon learning that Shan Tianxie and the others had come to help, Madam Lin, unable to keep her thoughts to herself, spoke up first.

"Young Master Shan's long journey to uphold justice has truly put countless self-proclaimed righteous figures in the martial world to shame. Come, let me toast you!"

Dan Tianxie chuckled, downed the wine in his cup in one gulp, and then winked at Zhou Wuse.

Zhou Wuse instantly understood. He knew this situation all too well. The young master couldn't speak easily; it was time for him to perform.

So he put down the wine and began to speak.

“What Madam Lin said is true. Everyone knows that my young master is famous for his sense of justice and is known as the Timely Rain of Jianghu, Tianxie! However, there are some things that my young master is reluctant to say, so as his subordinate, I still need to ask him to clarify.”

"I don't know what it is, but I will tell you everything I know."

Lin Zhennan slowly put down his wine glass and turned his gaze to Zhou Wuse. That's more like it! This is the way your Bliss Valley does things! I almost thought I had made a mistake!

"I wonder if the rumors circulating in the martial arts world that the Fuwei Escort Agency is willing to give up all its assets to protect the Lin family is true?"

Zhou Wuse got straight to the point, and seeing the admiring look in Shan Tianxie's eyes, he knew he had hit the nail on the head.

This directness surprised Lin Zhennan for a moment, but he quickly recovered and shook his head with a light laugh.

"Chief Escort Lin means he wants to back out!"

Zhou Wuse looked at Lin Zhennan shaking his head, and his expression instantly turned displeased.

"Of course not, it's just that I haven't met someone as direct as you yet. You're quite straightforward and easier to get along with than those who are insincere and evasive."

Lin Zhennan sighed, downed his drink in one gulp, and continued nonchalantly, "As long as Bliss Valley is willing to help ensure the safety of everyone at Fuwei Escort Agency, money is just an external thing. Take it."

He wisely refrained from mentioning that he had not sought help from Bliss Valley. Since this major upheaval, he had come to understand some things. Money can be earned back, and the worst thing is to die before you have spent all your money. This time, all he needed to do was protect the lives of everyone at Fuwei Escort Agency.

Although his current martial arts skills are enough to make him fearless of the Qingcheng Sword Sect, the news that he has undergone a complete transformation in just a few days would be a real problem if it got out. It would be better to spend all his wealth to borrow the reputation of the Bliss Valley and prevent others from thinking about the Evil-Repelling Sword Technique.

"Alright! Chief Escort Lin is a straightforward man, but I have a better suggestion."

Dan Tianxie raised an eyebrow, simultaneously drawing the attention of Lin Zhennan and his wife with a cryptic gesture.

"I don't know what kind of suggestion it is, but I will listen attentively."

"How about Fuwei Escort Agency joins my Bliss Valley directly? With Bliss Valley backing us up, no villains will covet the Lin family's sword manual and property in the future."

Lin Zhennan was taken aback and did not reply. A sharp glint flashed in his eyes, and his mind raced. He had only thought about using the reputation of Bliss Valley before, and had not considered the way to join directly.

But upon closer reflection, joining Bliss Valley is not a bad choice; it's time to find a backer for Fuwei Escort Agency.

I just don't know how Fuwei Escort Agency will conduct itself after joining.

"I wonder how to join?"

After much deliberation, Lin Zhennan slowly asked.

Upon hearing this, Shan Tianxie chuckled and did not directly refuse, for great things were on the horizon. "From now on, the escort agency will be an annex of my Bliss Valley, and the profits will be split 30/70, with me taking 70%."

I won't interfere with the daily operations of the escort agency; you'll still be in charge. As long as Bliss Valley exists, the Fuwei Escort Agency belongs solely to the Lin family. What do you say?

"These conditions are not unreasonable. If this matter can be resolved smoothly, I, Lin, am willing to serve Bliss Valley in the future."

Lin Zhennan nodded slightly. He had dedicated his life to making Fuwei Escort Agency great and successful. Now that Bliss Valley had extended an olive branch and the daily operations of the escort agency were still under the Lin family's control, it was clearly the best possible outcome.

However, whether or not they will officially join depends on the Qingcheng Sect's decision!

"Ding, system task completed. Task reward - any Earth-rank martial art reaching the Great Perfection level has been issued. Please choose one."

Dan Tianxie's heart skipped a beat. "What's there to hesitate about? Add points to the system, and master the Star Absorbing Technique! I'm going to absorb energy from a distance!"

The moment the Star Absorbing Technique reached its peak, a small black hole seemed to form in the center of Shan Tianxie's dantian, devouring the surrounding internal energy like a gluttonous beast.

Those sitting to the side felt a strong attraction emanating from Shan Tianxie, and their own internal energy seemed to have lost control, with a faint tendency to burst out of their bodies. However, in an instant, everything returned to calm.

Breakthrough at the mid-stage of the Innate Realm!

"Has the young master broken through?"

Zhou Wuse asked in surprise, "What happened? Everyone was eating normally, how did you break through? Who said the Innate Realm is difficult?"

Just as Shan Tianxie was about to respond.

"what!"

A scream suddenly came from outside.

Before everyone could react.

Suddenly, a series of whooshing sounds rang in their ears as several gleaming throwing knives hurtled towards them.

"Watch out, there might be a hidden weapon! Protect the young master!"

Zhou Wuse roared angrily, his heart tightening, and he was about to make a move.

However, someone was faster than him. Lin Zhennan reacted even faster. He flashed, his body like a ghost and his sword like a rainbow. With a few clanging sounds, he cut down the flying knives one by one.

Zhou Wuse picked up the flying knife and saw that the two characters "Qingcheng" on it were particularly eye-catching.

"What audacity of the Qingcheng Sect!"

Zhou Wuse was furious. If the young master got even a scratch, wouldn't the valley master not forgive him when they got back?

"You've come at the right time. Let's resolve this quickly so that Chief Escort Lin can join us without worry."

As Shan Tianxie spoke, he exerted a little force in his hand, splitting the chopsticks into several pieces with his true energy. Then, with a slight movement of his fingertips, he suddenly shot out a piece mixed with true energy.

Although he had not specialized in finger techniques, his power, enhanced by his true qi, should not be underestimated.

"whoosh whoosh"

Several broken chopsticks shot out of the house in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, several screams were heard from outside the door. Several disciples dressed in Qingcheng attire fell to the ground, with broken chopsticks still stuck in their throats, their blood staining the chopsticks crimson.