Zombie Bodyguard-Chapter 1399 - 1396: Sect-Treasuring Artifact

Outer Pavilion? Inner Pavilion? Lin Tian’s heart stirred, and he couldn’t help but ask, "Miss is not an orphan and doesn’t have the surname Tang, so she should belong to the Outer Pavilion. But given her strength and talent, it doesn’t make sense, does it?"

According to Lin Tian’s understanding, since Qingshuang Pavilion is divided into Inner and Outer Pavilion disciples, the Inner Pavilion disciples should be stronger than the Outer Pavilion disciples. However, Miss has already reached the Postnatal Perfection Realm and is only one step away from Innate. This kind of strength and talent is already outstanding among the younger generation. Could it be that the Inner Pavilion is already at the point where ’Postnatal Perfection is everywhere, Innate is as common as dogs’?

This obviously isn’t possible. From Tang Ziqing’s aloof demeanor, it can be seen that the Innate Realm is still a rarity, and Postnatal Perfection isn’t widespread.

Therefore, Lin Tian concluded that Miss’s strength could also rank in the Inner Pavilion, and this was what puzzled him—an outstanding disciple from the Outer Pavilion.

"I knew you’d ask that." Wang Wanxi shook her head with a smile and explained, "There’s no doubt that the overall strength of Inner Pavilion disciples is higher than that of the Outer Pavilion. But there’s always an exception, and Xiao Manxue is that exception. Her talent is so great that it’s even better than those of the Inner Pavilion disciples. Moreover, she’s diligent in her cultivation, and her realm has advanced rapidly."

"The elders of Qingshuang Pavilion once held a special meeting for her, although she’s not an orphan, they intended to make an exception and accept her as an Inner Pavilion disciple on the condition that she change her surname to Tang. However, Xiao Manxue refused to change her surname, and she was unwavering even facing the Pavilion Master and many mentors and elders. Manxue’s determination is unparalleled, otherwise, she wouldn’t have such achievements."

"In the end, the matter was left unresolved. If she could enter the Inner Pavilion, she would certainly have more cultivation resources than now, and at least her sword wouldn’t be so shabby. Considering her current Postnatal Perfection Realm, she’s still using an ordinary longsword, which somewhat doesn’t match her strength." Wang Wanxi shook her head regrettably, feeling slightly sorry.

Ordinary longsword? Lin Tian was taken aback and touched his nose, his expression slightly strange, for Miss’s sword was no ordinary longsword but the Ancient Sword Shadow.

Wang Wanxi noticed Lin Tian’s odd expression and curiously asked, "What? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

Lin Tian smiled awkwardly and replied, "Uh, there’s nothing wrong. It’s just that Aunt Wang might not know that Miss’s current sword isn’t an ordinary longsword?"

"Isn’t it?" Wang Wanxi was puzzled and asked, "I didn’t know. What is her current sword?"

"Hua Ying Sword." Lin Tian replied truthfully.

"Hua Ying!" A gasp, Wang Wanxi, who always appeared ethereal and elegant like an orchid, was shocked, her rosy lips slightly parted, revealing her white teeth, showing how greatly she was shaken.

Lin Tian blinked and curiously asked, "Aunt Wang, what’s wrong with that?"

Wang Wanxi seemed not to hear Lin Tian, speaking to herself, "It’s the Hua Ying Sword!"

"Aunt Wang..." Lin Tian waved a hand in front of her face, puzzled by her reaction.

"Oh, I’m fine." Wang Wanxi then came back to her senses, embarrassed, "I lost my composure just now, but the Hua Ying Sword really shook me up."

"Is there anything special about the Hua Ying Sword? I think it’s just a sword. It doesn’t seem as magical as the legends say." Lin Tian said casually.

His casual demeanor left Wang Wanxi helpless, and she shook her head, "I don’t know if you’re pretending not to understand or truly don’t know; the Hua Ying Sword is on par with the treasures like Zi Dian and Qingshuang. In the Ancient Martial World, it’s a top-tier weapon. If the news of the Hua Ying Sword’s appearance spreads across the Ancient Martial World, it will certainly cause a huge sensation and even attract greedy eyes from many."

"Is it that powerful?" Lin Tian recalled the plain Hua Ying Sword, dubious, though it was said to be the sword of the Ancient Emperor Zhuanyu, it seemed somewhat unworthy of its reputation.

"Do you know the most important things in founding a sect?" Wang Wanxi didn’t explain but asked instead. Lin Tian shook his head, indicating he didn’t know, having never been involved with sects in the Ancient Martial World.

Wang Wanxi took a deep breath and earnestly said, "There are three most important things for founding a sect. The first is the cultivation technique; the importance of a cultivation technique doesn’t require much explanation. You must understand, it determines a person’s cultivation height and more so the development potential of a sect. If a genius is only given the worst cultivation technique to cultivate, his achievements will be limited."

"The second is the strength of the founder. Creating a new sect is equivalent to changing the layout of the Ancient Martial World, which is limited in resources. A new sect is bound to face challenges and obstructions from various quarters. Without overwhelming strength, how can one talk about founding a sect?"

"The third is the sect’s protective measure. Ancient teachings say that a sect’s protective measure can maintain its prosperity, ensuring a clan or sect’s long-lasting fortune. This principle is the same in both the secular and Ancient Martial Worlds, such as the Yun Family’s Heavenly Eye or Qingshuang Pavilion’s Zi Dian and Qingshuang, all are items for suppressing fortune." Wang Wanxi explained seriously.

But the last one seemed a bit mystical, Lin Tian interjected his disapproval, "The concept of fortune is too vague, but one can understand that treasures like the Heavenly Eye and Zi Dian and Qingshuang play a significant role for clans and sects, which makes sense."

Wang Wanxi nodded, indicating agreement, "Maybe you’re right, but anyway, the Hua Ying Sword can be regarded as a sect’s protective measure, comparable to Zi Dian and Qingshuang. Tell me, who in the Ancient Martial World doesn’t want such a sect’s protective measure?"

With this explanation, Lin Tian understood and said, "Obtaining the Hua Ying Sword is equivalent to acquiring a treasure of incomparable value in the secular world, an overnight fortune that could change a person’s destiny or even a family’s destiny. However, acquiring a treasure requires the ability to defend it."

At this point, Lin Tian himself was stunned, and Wang Wanxi also glanced sharply at him.

"Are you thinking that Manxue’s disappearance has something to do with the Hua Ying Sword? That she’s caught in the turmoil of the Ancient Martial World?" Wang Wanxi looked into Lin Tian’s eyes and speculated.

Lin Tian furrowed his brow, worried, "If what Aunt Wang says is true, and the Hua Ying Sword is enough to be considered a sect’s protective measure, I can’t believe the major sects and clans in the Ancient Martial World aren’t tempted. Even those wandering lone heroes would grow greedy. Facing these complex clans, Miss’s strength is indeed too thin."

"Your concern isn’t unwarranted, but as far as I know, the Pavilion Master’s character and reputation are pretty good and shouldn’t trouble Manxue, might even protect her." Wang Wanxi thought for a while and said.

"One cannot know another’s heart. So-called reputable sects sometimes act under the guise of righteousness while doing shady deeds, ever wary." Lin Tian’s eyes narrowed slightly, he said coldly.