Zombie Bodyguard

Chapter 2086: Chapter 2083: Miss’s Resolve

"After the New Year, before school starts, you still have time to go," Miss replied.

"Ling Pavilion Master is not a person who acts out of boredom. Langya Pavilion’s martial arts competition is probably not that simple. However, no matter what mystery lies within, I must investigate," Lin Tian said, his eyes flashing as if he had grasped something, yet it remained unclear.

Langya Pavilion has always been mysterious and low-key. Hosting a high-profile martial arts competition this time, it is hard to believe there’s no other purpose, Lin Tian thought, unable to convince himself otherwise.

Of course, what he could think of, those Ancient Martial Families could definitely think of as well. Regardless of the final goal, the Ancient Martial Families would surely send their young disciples to participate.

The younger generation represents the future of the family. The way a family develops in the future can be gleaned from their performance in the competition, so the family won’t miss this opportunity to prove themselves. Besides, they need to give face to Langya Pavilion.

"By the way, are you participating?" Lin Tian asked curiously. Miss is an Ancient Martial Artist, but she is no longer a disciple of Qingshuang Pavilion, so it seems unnecessary for her to participate.

Yet Miss nodded affirmatively, saying, "I will participate. I need an opportunity, a chance for a breakthrough."

Lin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "If I remember correctly, the number one of the younger generation in the Ancient Martial World, Ji Zimo from the Ji Family, is already at the Innate Early Stage. In the competition, you are very likely to meet him, and the chances of winning are slim..."

"Slim chances of winning? I think there’s no chance at all," Miss interrupted Lin Tian with a slight smile.

It wasn’t that Lin Tian didn’t believe in Miss’s strength. In fact, she had excellent talent, but her cultivation had been delayed by family business, causing her progress to be slow. It was only after meeting Lin Tian that she advanced to Postnatal Perfection.

Though there is only one level difference between Postnatal Perfection and the Innate Early Stage, it is worlds apart, a process of quantitative change leading to qualitative change. Miss facing the Innate Early Stage has almost no chance of winning.

Even with the aid of the Hua Ying Sword, the chances of victory were small because Ji Zimo has the Sky Soaring Sword. Sky Soaring Sword and Hua Ying Sword are of the same level, wielded by an Innate Expert, their power is even greater.

As if knowing what Lin Tian was thinking, Miss calmly said, "If I encounter him, that’s best. Even if I don’t, I will challenge him, then defeat him, and ride the momentum of victory to break through the barrier and reach the Innate Early Stage."

Lin Tian sensed a sharp aura emanating from her, as if it would pierce the heavens. Though usually, the female CEO was decisive and efficient, this moment was different. She was a pure Ancient Martial Artist.

"You can spar with me, fight however you like," Lin Tian recalled, he was still Miss’s sparring partner, something he had promised earlier.

Miss shook her head gently and said, "That’s different. You and I can never have a life-and-death battle, and I know in my heart, no matter how we fight, I’ll never win against you."

"But fighting Ji Zimo is different. I have a slim hope of winning, and as long as I turn that hope into reality, my realm will undergo a qualitative change."

"My master told me, this is an opportunity," Miss said seriously.

Lin Tian smiled and gently patted the female CEO on the shoulder, "Go and fight with confidence, I support you."

"Mm." Miss nodded vigorously, feeling very happy to have Lin Tian’s support.

Neither of them drove, so they relied on "Route 11 Bus" and returned to the Xiao Family on foot. However, both were fast and soon arrived back at the Xiao Family.

At this moment, Xiao Manxuan and Mrs. Xiao were waiting in the living room. Seeing Lin Tian and Miss return one after the other, they didn’t think much of it, or in their hearts, this was how it should be?

"Just went to pay respects to my grandfather, sorry for making you wait, Mrs. Xiao," Lin Tian said slightly apologetically, as the New Year’s bell had long rung, yet the mother and daughter had been waiting for him to return.

"It’s good that you’re back. Hurry upstairs to sleep; you have to get up early to give out red envelopes tomorrow. I’ve already rearranged your room," Mrs. Xiao said warmly with a smile.

"Thank you, Mrs. Xiao," Lin Tian replied with a smile, appreciating her thoughtfulness in even taking care of such details.

Mrs. Xiao nodded and smiled, her smile radiant and charming, and then she took her two daughters upstairs. A woman who lost her husband on this family reunion holiday should feel lonelier, but fortunately, she had two sensible daughters to accompany her, slightly alleviating the loneliness in her heart.

Lin Tian also returned to his room. Only at this deep, quiet night did he recall to organize the gains from his journey to the Netherworld.

Earth Armor Dragon Scale, impervious to sword or spear, perfect for making a Heart Protecting Mirror.

Blood Spirit Crystal Stone, the essence of the Blood Spirit Stone, something even the Mirage Demon coveted, containing peculiar energy.

Black Iron Ring, a possession of an ancient Xiu Luo from the Netherworld, purpose unknown.

Besides these tangible gains, there was also his progress in strength, with the advancement in the power of fire, which was his greatest harvest. Of course, the most important was Ying Gou’s Blood, regardless of Ying Gou’s schemes, at least he had obtained the blood.

Lin Tian initially wanted to lock the Black Iron Ring and other treasures together but decided to wear it on his finger after some thought. After bathing and finishing his cultivation, with nothing to do, he lay in bed to study the ring.

Unfortunately, whether he used violet flames or the Heavenly Tribulation Sword to cut, the Black Iron Ring remained like an immovable stone, showing no change.

Lin Tian was a bit disappointed. The item of a dignified ancient Xiu Luo had shown no value. However, he drew one conclusion, that the Black Iron Ring was extremely hard, able to withstand both violet flames and the Heavenly Tribulation Sword; this was its only special feature.

"Master, why not try dripping blood? Zombie blood is peculiar and perhaps might trigger some changes," the Sword Spirit suggested, unable to sense any energy fluctuation, so it could only propose aimlessly.

Blood recognition is something seen in TV and film scripts, but Lin Tian thought, as he had nothing else to do, he might as well try, so he extracted a drop of blood and dropped it onto the ring.

Zombie blood was not the same as ordinary blood, and Lin Tian became a bit expectant, but the blood stayed on the ring only for a second before sliding off the side without any reaction.

"Can’t sense any energy fluctuation. It seems to be just a decorative ring," the Sword Spirit concluded after a long felt search.

The Sword Spirit is extremely sensitive to energy, and if it says there’s none, there is indeed none, so Lin Tian had to give up his exploration.

"Never mind, let’s consider it a decorative piece; wearing a ring isn’t bad anyway," Lin Tian consoled himself.

After lying down to sleep, not knowing how much time passed, the sound of knocking woke him. Lin Tian got up and realized it was earlier than his usual cultivation time.

After getting up to open the door, he found the Second Miss standing there elegantly. The young girl was wearing a new dress, her face sporting a bright smile, with large eyes, a complexion rosy with health, and lips full of redness, exuding vitality.

Just a glance made one feel invigorated, but the little girl’s next words were even more spirit-lifting.

She extended her small hand and said in a delicate voice, "Lin Tian, classmate, Happy New Year, wish you wealth. Hand over the red envelope." This was not just waking Lin Tian up but also asking for the New Year’s red envelope on the first day.

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