In the dilapidated ancient temple, Ling Xiao gritted his teeth and persisted, almost forgetting the time.
It was not until four hours passed that Ling Xiao was awakened by a chill.
At this time, it was already bright outside. Ling Xiao stood up and moved his body a little. His whole body immediately erupted into a series of beep-bop-bop sounds, like fried beans.
It is obviously a sign of great progress in cultivation. The muscles and membranes in the body are exercised and the muscles are full. This is a manifestation of the improvement of the physical potential.
Hearing the crisp sound that erupted from his body, Ling Xiao nodded with satisfaction, but then his expression darkened because the old beggar who passed him the skill was lying peacefully next to him.
, it was the cockscomb snake's venom that invaded his internal organs. Even if the gods came, it would be impossible to save him. He had no life left and had passed away peacefully.
"Senior, although your passing has long been doomed, since you have given me such great help, I will definitely repay you in the future."
Ling Xiao thought to himself, and then stepped forward to collect the old beggar's body and bury it in the soil, where he would rest in peace.
As for the two secret books collected from his arms, one was the wedding dress magical skill and the other was the sword manual, Ling Xiao took it into his arms.
I plan to find a successor for him in the future, so that I can repay the old beggar for his kindness.
Thinking of this, the look in Ling Xiao's eyes flashed slightly, and then he paid homage to the old beggar's simple grave for a moment, then walked towards Ling's Mansion.
Arriving at the Ling Mansion, the house was already very busy, with everyone preparing for the upcoming family competition. Seeing this, Ling Xiao quickly returned to his bedroom, changed his clothes, and then headed towards the family martial arts field.
Rush over.
The Ling family's martial arts arena covers an area of more than ten acres. It was already in place when the Ling family was established, and it can be said to have a long history.
Around the martial arts arena, there are many statues left by the predecessors of the Ling family, which are vivid and lifelike.
When Ling Xiao arrived at the martial arts arena, there was already a sea of people there. At a glance, there were all crowds of people. Of course, there were also other families in Black Rock City, wealthy businessmen, and people from martial arts schools who came to watch this family competition.
Guests. After all, the Ling family is the top power in Black Rock City, and its family competition is the most elite competition among the younger generation.
From this competition, we can see the future development direction of the Ling family, which is not unimportant.
Not long after Ling Xiao arrived at the martial arts arena, the short and fat Uncle Fu quickly came over and said softly: "Master, you are finally here. The master just asked me to look for you. I searched for you for a long time and couldn't find you. I thought you forgot."
It’s over!”
"Uncle Fu, I just went out to do some errands, don't worry. By the way, Uncle Fu, where is my father?" Ling Xiao naturally understood what Uncle Fu was worried about and replied with a smile.
Uncle Fu saw Ling Xiao's calm expression and his anxiety quickly eased. He pointed to a few temporary sheds not far away and whispered: "Master, the master is over there, and the old master is also there."
The family competition is the most important thing for the Ling family. Grandpa Ling Potian came out just for this grand event to see how far the younger generation in the family has grown. Ling Xiao knew in his heart that Grandpa
For the sake of the family, no matter how much effort one has put in, the endless retreat and cultivation are just for the prosperity of the family, nothing more.
When Ling Xiao walked to the front of the shed, he saw the somewhat bent figure of his grandfather Ling Potian, and suddenly felt an indescribable bitterness in his heart.
Perhaps only Ling Xiao can understand this kind of bitterness!
"Grandpa." Ling Xiao walked past the shed and shouted to Ling Potian.
Hearing Ling Xiao's voice, Ling Potian was stunned for a moment, and then his eyes showed a kind look. This look was completely from the heart's love for his grandson.
"It's Xiao'er. I almost don't recognize you. The last time I went into seclusion, you were still very young, but now you have grown so big. In a few years, you will probably surpass your father.
!" Ling Potian said with a smile. Although he knew that he was disappointed with his grandson, he still loved him from the bottom of his heart.
On the side, Ling Shouxin looked at Ling Xiao and said to Ling Potian with a smile: "Father, Xiao'er is much more sensible now than before."
Listening to Ling Shouxin's words, Ling Xiao first smiled confidently, and then asked: "Dad, didn't you say before that you didn't plan to host this family competition, and that it would be hosted by several other uncles?"
"Before, it was because of you that I planned to turn down the opportunity to host the competition, but now that you have recovered, I naturally don't need to say anything more."
When Ling Shouxin said this, he couldn't help but look at Ling Potian. Obviously, the reason why he was able to obtain the qualification to host this competition again from those powerful brothers this time was because he was afraid of competing with Ling Potian.
Breaking the sky is not irrelevant.
The three people whispered together, happily and warmly, but this warmth did not last long before it was broken by a burst of drums.
"Dong dong dong!" The drum beat loudly.
After hearing the sound of the drums, Ling Potian sighed, thinking thoughtfully, with a hint of complicated emotions in his eyes, and then said to Ling Xiao: "Xiao'er, this time you participate in the family competition, as long as you try your best, you will win."
However, in the process of competing with your opponent, if you cannot win, you will admit defeat. It should be noted that victory and defeat are common things in military affairs, and losing is not a big deal."
Ling Xiao naturally understood the complexity in his grandfather's eyes, but he was no longer what he used to be.
Therefore, Ling Xiao pondered for a moment and said loudly: "Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely soar into the sky this time and I will never let you down."
Hearing Ling Xiao's words, he didn't know what was going on. Ling Potian, who usually didn't have hope for his grandson, actually had some fluctuations in his eyes this time...
The family competition is the biggest event of the Ling family. As the heir of the family, Ling Shouxin naturally has to host it personally to increase his reputation and status in the family.
Therefore, Ling Shouxin nodded to Ling Potian and Ling Xiao, and then walked to the center of the martial arts field. He looked at the energetic faces on the martial arts field and shouted in a deep voice: "This clan competition is still the same as in previous years.
, draw lots to determine their respective opponents, the winner will advance, the loser will retire, and the top player will be eligible to go to the Wu Tower."
Wu Tower is the most important place of the Ling family. Together with the family's ancestral grave and the water prison, it is listed as the three most forbidden places of the Ling family.
In this building, it is said that the lifelong martial arts experience of the senior masters of the Ling family are stored, as well as various high-level martial arts secret books and various elixir recipes. It can be called the heart of the Ling family. Even direct members of the family need to go through many tests.
, can enter it to study and practice, but ordinary people, unless they have made great achievements, don't even think about it!
Ling Shouxin's face was as dark as water, and he said solemnly: "According to the rules of the family ceremony, anyone who intentionally cuts off the limbs of a compatriot during the competition will be beheaded! Anyone who takes the life of a compatriot will be beheaded! Anyone who colludes with outsiders will be beheaded!"
The rules for the family competition are very strict, because the family competition is the most important ceremony of the Ling family and there is no room for failure.
After reading out the clan rules, Ling Shouxin looked at Ling Potian. After Ling Potian saw it, he nodded. Ling Shouxin then said: "Okay, I won't say more about other things. I announce that this year's family chief
Than, it officially begins."
As Ling Shouxin announced the start of the family competition, the huge martial arts arena suddenly became noisy. Young family members full of confidence and vigor walked to the center of the martial arts arena one after another, preparing to draw lots for the competition.
After Ling Xiao was passed down a lifetime of skills by the old beggar, his cultivation had broken through the third level of the pulse condensation stage and reached the fourth level, so he was full of confidence.
Of course, this is still the current Ling Xiao, whose meridians are not wide enough, and most of the skill has been accumulated in the Dantian and has not been fully absorbed.
If he could completely digest the skills passed down by the old beggar, then Ling Xiao's cultivation level would at worst be able to go up a few levels.
Looking at the crowded martial arts arena, Ling Xiao also stepped forward and randomly picked out a wooden sign. When he saw Ling Xiao appear, the family members beside him immediately started talking in low voices.
"Look at Ling Xiao, he is also qualified to participate in the family competition. He is simply embarrassing our Ling family."
After the person next to him heard this, he agreed very much and said: "Isn't it true? If he were not the grandson of the clan leader, he would have been expelled from the family long ago!"
Listening to the unscrupulous talk of the people around him, Ling Xiao couldn't help but feel angry, but now he is no longer the impulsive playboy he used to be.
At this time, whether it is for himself, his father, or his family, he must endure it...
In the center of the martial arts field, seeing that the juniors had drawn lots, Ling Shouxin stopped waiting and announced loudly: "The drawing has ended, and the martial arts competition will begin next. The two of you who have drawn the 'A' lottery will go to the 'competition' immediately.
Taiwan', let's have a showdown!"
After hearing Ling Shouxin's words, all the young people looked at their wooden picks one after another.
Ling Xiao also looked at his signature, but to his surprise, it turned out to be an A signature.
Although he did not expect that he would be the first to compete, Ling Xiao was only slightly stunned in his heart, and soon regained his previous composure and walked straight to the competition stage.
When everyone in the martial arts arena saw Ling Xiao striding towards him, they were silent at first, and then they sneered, with looks of disdain in their eyes.
Because in their eyes, Ling Xiao is just a waste of the family, and his cultivation is weak. More than 99% of the people in the family almost do not think highly of Ling Xiao.
Facing the contemptuous gazes of his tribesmen, Ling Xiao felt very uncomfortable, but he remained unusually calm. Now, I am no longer the useless person I was before. If you underestimate me like this, how can I treat the so-called genius in your eyes?
, defeat them one by one, what your faces will look like by then - it should be very exciting!
Ling Xiao thought about it and climbed onto the five-meter-high competition platform.
Ling Xiao's opponent is Ling Yun. Although Ling Yun is a collateral disciple, his qualifications are very good. After practicing hard, he is now at the third level of the pulse condensation stage.
Seeing that Ling Xiao's opponent was Ling Yun, Ling Shouxin, who was hosting the competition, couldn't help but sweat in his heart. After all, as far as he knew, Ling Xiao's cultivation was only at the second level of the Pulse Condensation Stage. Facing the Pulse Condensation Stage
Ling Yun on the third floor is naturally in danger.
However, Ling Shouxin's worries were obviously somewhat unnecessary.
Ling Xiao's cultivation at this time is not at the second level of the so-called Pulse Condensation Stage, but at the fourth level. Moreover, he also has three hundred years of fighting experience. It is as easy to deal with a group of young people in the family as to kill a chicken. They can be captured easily.
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On the competition stage, Ling Xiao and Ling Yun faced each other.
"Hehe! I didn't expect that my first opponent would be you, Ling Xiao. God is really helping me and wants me to shine in the clan competition!" He saw Ling not far away in front of him.
Xiao, Ling Yun, with a look of surprise and sneer on his face, spoke loudly.
There was a smile on his face, as if he had seen the scene of the tribesmen cheering for him after his victory.
"Ling Yun, don't be too arrogant. You must know that people who are too arrogant will be miserable once they fall." Ling Xiao said coldly.
"You say I'm arrogant!? Although Ling Xiao is the first heir of the family, it's just a title, and he's not qualified to accuse me at all." Ling Yun sneered coldly: "Besides, since you say I'm arrogant, then today I will
Behave well so that you know what true arrogance is... A month ago, you caused my brother to be kicked out of the house. Today, I will replace my brother Ling Fan and pay back the shame twice with my own hands.
For you!"
Ling Xiao smiled and said coldly: "Humph, you want revenge? I'm afraid your cultivation is not enough!"
"I'll tell you to be tough. I'll see if you're still that stubborn later!" After saying that, Ling Yun took action without any hesitation.