Chapter 6, Provocation

Is there anyone here?

Chunlan and Qiuyue took care of Ling Xiao for a few days while he was unconscious, and then they were sent by the Ling family to this place to clean it up first. The intention was quite clear: firstly, to prevent incidents like that of Xie Xiaoyan from happening again; secondly, as their son has grown up, it is inevitable that he will have desires for women. With two young girls here, it can also reduce his interest in women from outside. After this incident, the Ling family has become somewhat distrustful of girls from outside.

Ling Xiao browsed through the books for quite some time but was unable to find any information regarding these three types of medicinal materials. He was not anxious, as if it were so easy to find, they would not be considered rare materials.

Ling Xiao did not expect that an unintentional action of his would further strengthen the trust that Chunlan and Qiuyue had in him

In a public setting, he naturally could not seek revenge against Ling Xiao. Nobles may challenge each other, duel, or refuse, but refusal would lead to disdain from others; however, they must not strike without cause.

The Heart of the Earth Dragon should be discussed in greater detail, categorized by age. In general, the Heart of the Earth Dragon that is over 50 years old can be used for refining Foundation Establishment Pills. However, there is certainly a significant difference between the Foundation Establishment Pills refined from a 50-year-old Heart of the Earth Dragon and those refined from a 500-year-old Heart of the Earth Dragon

Moreover, while the difference between a fifth-tier swordsman and a sixth-tier swordsman is not particularly significant, it should not be so easy to be kicked away, should it

Ling Xiao leaned forward slightly, appearing to narrowly evade Li Jiang's attack in the eyes of others. At the same time, he took the opportunity to kick fiercely backward with his right leg, striking Li Jiang squarely in the abdomen. Li Jiang let out a pained cry, stumbling backward for seven or eight meters before landing heavily on the ground, disoriented and curled up like a large shrimp, wailing in agony.

Manage your dog!" Ling Xiao's lips twitched slightly as he suppressed the anger rising within him. After speaking, he ignored these people and turned to walk forward again

Ling Xiao slightly frowned, remained silent, and continued walking forward. At that moment, a student jumped out and shouted, "Waste! Didn't you hear our boss talking to you?" The speaker was a subordinate of the boy with a duck-like voice.

Ling Xiao was flipping through the pages, when he heard a gentle and soft female voice above him. At first, Ling Xiao did not realize that the voice was addressing him, as he was currently quite well-known.

Otherwise, the defendant will be shamed by all members of the noble circles in the Imperial Noble Court. Ulan Tuo secretly cursed: Ling Xiao, you just wait! I am currently advancing to the rank of a First-Class Sword Master and have no time to deal with you. Just wait until I become a Sword Master and see how I will deal with you!

Everyone who witnessed this scene was astonished, standing there with their mouths agape, looking at Ling Xiao with expressions of disbelief

To refine the Foundation Establishment Pill, three medicinal materials are required: Purple-Blue Zhu Fruit, Heart of Earth Dragon, and Dianthus Herb

The purple-blue fruit thrives in cold climates, predominantly growing on high-altitude snow-capped mountains. The colder the environment, the higher the quality of the purple-blue fruit produced. This fruit matures once every eighteen years, and its remarkable feature lies in the fact that after ripening, it can be preserved on the branches for an entire year without drying out, appearing as if it has just ripened.

Moreover, there will be powerful exotic beasts guarding the Heart of the Earth Dragon. In comparison, the Heart of the Earth Dragon is far superior to the Purple-Blue Vermilion Fruit. If it is an ancient Heart of the Earth Dragon, it can even allow those high-level exotic beasts to directly advance. Therefore, even in Ling Xiao's previous life, possessing the cultivation of the Golden Core stage made obtaining the Heart of the Earth Dragon no easy task.

Ling Xiao raised his head and slightly furrowed his brow: "What did you say? Stop beating around the bush."

The heart of the earth dragon is not the heart of the earth dragon; it is also a type of medicinal material. Like ginseng, the plant grows above ground, while the rhizome used as medicine grows underground, often found in desolate and uninhabited deep mountains

Ah, yes! Qiuyue was startled by Ling Xiao's gaze, thinking to herself that in the past, when the young master was unhappy, he would at most ignore the two of them. How could he have become even more indifferent after his recovery? "Madam... Madam said, that if you... if you want women, you can... have us both!" Qiuyue's face turned as red as cherry blossoms, and her voice was barely above a whisper, almost touching her delicate neck.

Seeing Ling Xiao actually insult himself as a dog, Li Jiang felt a surge of anger in his heart. Suddenly, he lunged forward, one hand reaching for Ling Xiao's shoulder, his five fingers resembling eagle claws. The sword technique he employed was the upper-tier human-level Dragon Capture Sword Technique, which was quite impressive. If he managed to grasp firmly this time, even without exerting much force, Ling Xiao's shoulder would likely remain immobile for several days.

Ling Xiao ignored these people, calmly following the signs to find two sets of books: the Flora of Canglan Continent and the Fauna of Canglan Continent. Each set contained more than twenty volumes. However, judging by the condition of the books, it seemed that not many people had flipped through them.

Ling Xia raised her eyebrows in surprise, not expecting her mother to have such concern. She waved her hand and said, "I understand, you may go now."

Ling Xiao's brief display of power significantly reduced the number of comments from passersby, which greatly improved his mood. It also reminded him that this place was not the tranquil cultivation grounds of Mount Shu; if one lacked strength, others would merely ignore them. This is a very pragmatic world, and the only standard for earning everyone's respect here is—superior strength!

It is important to note that the Ling family's prestigious reputation is quite remarkable. Although Ling Xiao may not progress far on the path of a martial artist, not all girls possess the same ambition as Xie Xiaoyan. Marrying into a general's household with a marquis title is indeed a great honor. To prevent the advances of those with ulterior motives, Madam Ling has no choice but to resort to such measures

Li Jiang, the follower of Ulan Tuo, relies on being a rank higher than Ling Xiao and the protection of Young Master Ulan Tuo, completely disregarding Ling Xiao, whom he considers a useless waste. So what if he is the son of a general? It's just a fight on campus; would the general even intervene? That would be quite embarrassing!

Ling Xiao turned around and glanced at the boy with a duck-like voice. Ling Xiao recognized him; his name was Ulan Tuo, also a student in the lower class, but he was a ninth-tier sword attendant. This year, during the level examination, he might become a sword master. His father, like Ling Tianxiao, held a noble title of duke, so he showed no fear when mocking Ling Xiao. At this moment, his face was filled with self-satisfaction. Ulan Tuo was also one of Xie Xiaoyan's admirers.

The spring orchid over there is not much better. Although she has known her fate since childhood, it is indeed quite embarrassing for a girl to speak such things out loud

Chunlan and Qiuyue bowed slightly and ran away as if in flight, feeling a sense of relief yet also a hint of disappointment. It was evident that the young master had little interest in such matters. Hmph, that wretched woman, Xie Xiaoyan, must have been the one to frame the young master!

Beneath the long bookshelf, there is a row of low wooden stools, providing a place for students reading to rest. Ling Xiao casually sat down with a book in hand

Ling Xiao casually pulled out a book and found it indeed to his liking. It contained illustrations and detailed descriptions, precisely the material he wished to read.

Ling Xiao walked into the library, ignoring the astonished gaze of the supervising teacher, and tossed his ID card in front of him before slipping inside. A few girls who were deeply engrossed in their reading were so startled by his presence that they immediately recoiled, including two girls whose looks could ward off evil spirits, leaving one to wonder who should be more concerned.

Ulan Tuo glared at Ling Xiao, who had kicked someone without even looking back, his face ashen. He shot a fierce glare at Li Jiang, who had embarrassed him.

This is how people are; the more you yield, the more they feel you are afraid of them

Suddenly, a harsh and hoarse voice rang in my ears, somewhat resembling a duck's quack: "Quack, quack, quack, isn't this the young master Ling from the great general's family? Oh, how did he suddenly become so imposing? Look at him walking with his head held high!"

This seemingly miraculous kick... was actually delivered by the useless young master of General Ling's family! It looks as if it was his own subordinate from Wulantuo who crashed into it!

Dianthus is a plant that grows in the vast grasslands. The plant is small and appears quite unremarkable. If one is not familiar with this herb, an ordinary person would hardly notice it, and there are no rare birds or beasts guarding it. However, it is quite difficult to find and is an indispensable ingredient for refining foundational elixirs.

Taking his identification card, Ling Xiao immediately set off towards the library, continuing to ignore those who looked at him with mocking expressions, and walked straight ahead.

This is perhaps the most remarkable aspect of the purple-blue fruit. Areas where the purple-blue fruit grows are often accompanied by unique raptors, as the purple-blue fruit serves as an excellent source of nourishment for these birds of prey, capable of transforming them from ordinary beasts into magical creatures

The one who jumped out to scold Ling Xiao as a waste was Li Jiang, a follower of Ulan Tuo, a sixth-tier sword attendant, one rank higher than Ling Xiao

What kind of martial arts is Ling Xiao using? Is it a sword technique? How come I have never seen it before? Thus, everyone reached a conclusion—it's definitely a coincidence. If Ling Xiao truly had such abilities, he would no longer be a Fifth-Rank Sword Servant. He certainly wouldn't have been rejected by Xie Xiaoyan. Thinking of this, people couldn't help but feel pity for Ulan Tuo's subordinate, who, despite being one rank higher, was actually kicked away. In the future, he would likely become a laughingstock in the academy: he is a waste, and you are even worse than a waste. Thinking of this, people couldn't help but feel pity for Ulan Tuo's subordinate, who, despite being one rank higher, was actually kicked away. In the future, he would likely become a laughingstock in the academy: he is a waste, and you are even worse than a waste

Ulan Tuo muttered, "Trash is just trash, a man without guts!"