Chapter 5864: Xuan Ling

"Taking advantage of a crisis? When you put it that way… it seems to make sense."

Xiao Qing was stunned for a moment upon hearing this, then a look of realization dawned on her, and she began to grin mischievously.

"Yeah, if Dad were here, he probably wouldn't let them off easily." Xiao Li shook his head with a bitter smile.

They knew Xiao Fan's character all too well.

How could Xiao Fan possibly miss such a great opportunity?!

He would definitely cherish it and make a huge profit afterward.

If it weren't for the concern about things getting out of hand, Xiao Xuan would have actually liked to make a profit too.

But without Xiao Fan around, they lacked the confidence to act, fearing they might cause trouble.

In the eyes of the Shuihan Sect's people, Xiao Fan going to kill Yun Borong was like a moth flying into a flame.

According to the Shuihan Sect's rules, if one accepted a mission and returned without completing it, they would certainly face severe punishment from the Shuihan Sect.

Little did they know, Xiao Fan didn't care about the Shuihan Sect's rules at all.

Moreover, Xiao Fan had already reached an agreement with Yun Borong and his daughter, Yun Yanran.

A few days later…

After Xiao Qing's little outburst, the number of young talents coming to court her had decreased significantly.

However, there were still some.

Just some pretentious Prodigies of the Shuihan Sect.

Or some Geniuses with significant backgrounds within the Shuihan Sect.

Each one of them, relying on their status, hoped that Xiao Qing would consider them.

Xiao Qing rejected all of them.

Xiao Li's situation was different.

It was much better than Xiao Qing's side; there were people harassing him, but it wasn't as intense.

Since Xiao Li was a man, if direct conversation didn't work, then a honey trap could be set.

One day.

A Grand Elder of the Shuihan Sect named Supreme Elder Xuan Shang invited Xiao Li to be his guest.

This Grand Elder, Supreme Elder Xuan Shang, was at the Peak of the ninth level of the True Immortal Spirit Realm and was one of the Foundation Elders of the Shuihan Sect.

Xiao Li refused, feeling that the other party had ulterior motives.

But the Sect Master of Shuihan Sect issued an order that Xiao Li must go; it was a command.

Regarding this order, the Sect Master of Shuihan Sect spoke reasonably.

Xiao Li was a Disciple of the Shuihan Sect, and his future development was tied to the future of the Shuihan Sect, so the Sect had to focus on nurturing him.

Helpless, Xiao Li could only obey and head to Grand Elder Supreme Elder Xuan Shang's place.

Grand Elder Supreme Elder Xuan Shang's Immortal Cave was located within a Secret Realm of the Shuihan Sect, a sort of otherworldly paradise.

Besides Supreme Elder Xuan Shang, the descendants of his clan all lived in this small grotto-heaven.

A beautiful young girl warmly received Xiao Li and led him to Grand Elder Supreme Elder Xuan Shang's palace.

"Xiao Li, come, have a seat."

Supreme Elder Xuan Shang, with his white beard and hair, sat in a high position and beckoned to Xiao Li.

Xiao Li nodded and sat in the guest seat.

"Hehehe… Not bad, not bad. As expected of the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body, your blood qi is indeed very majestic. Very good." Supreme Elder Xuan Shang nodded with satisfaction.

"The Grand Elder overpraises me." Xiao Li stood up and bowed to Supreme Elder Xuan Shang.

"Hehehe… This old man is merely speaking the truth."

Supreme Elder Xuan Shang smiled and pointed at the young girl. "Xiao Li, her name is Xuan Ling; she is my most beloved granddaughter."

Xiao Li glanced at the girl and nodded.

On the way there, the girl had been talking to Xiao Li incessantly.

But Xiao Li remained expressionless and didn't say a word, simply not wanting to get too involved.

As expected.

It was just as Xiao Li had guessed.

This young girl was a blood relative of Grand Elder Supreme Elder Xuan Shang, specifically his granddaughter.

Supreme Elder Xuan Shang's intention was obvious: he planned to use Xuan Ling for a marriage alliance.

Xuan Ling's gaze toward Xiao Li was constantly full of affection.

To this, Xiao Li was very surprised.

Could it be that Xuan Ling was also interested in him?!

This was the first time he had met Xuan Ling, and the first time she had met him as well.

Where did this interest come from?!

"Hehehe… Xiao Li, you must find it strange, right?" Supreme Elder Xuan Shang laughed.

"Strange about what?!" Xiao Li frowned and looked at Supreme Elder Xuan Shang.

The composure Xiao Li displayed surprised Supreme Elder Xuan Shang, but he also appreciated it greatly.

This kind of neither-servile-nor-overbearing character would surely achieve great things in the future.

"Hehehe… My granddaughter Xuan Ling, though she is a girl, favors body refining techniques the most." Supreme Elder Xuan Shang laughed. "When she heard that a Desolate Ancient Sacred Body had appeared in the Sect, she clamored to see it."

"So that's how it is." Xiao Li nodded and sized up Xuan Ling.

Indeed.

The blood qi on her body was very vigorous.

"Brother Xiao Li, can you give me some guidance?"

"Guidance?" Xiao Li's brow furrowed, and he became wary.

"No, I'm afraid I might hurt you…"

"It's just a simple spar; it won't hurt."

"That won't do either! I don't hold back when I strike, regardless of gender," Xiao Li said expressionlessly.

Originally, in Xiao Li's eyes, being so insensitive would surely make Xuan Ling dislike him.

But as it turned out, something unexpected happened to Xiao Li.

"Brother Xiao Li, if you hold back, only then will I be unhappy… even if it's just a spar! You must give it your all! Okay?!" Xuan Ling rubbed her hands together and looked at Xiao Li with a smile.

"Are you… serious?!" Xiao Li was stunned.

"Mm-hmm."