In Yishan Prefecture City, the Liu Family's hall was filled with many eccentrically dressed Jianghu figures.
Liu Yuanwai was a polished merchant, always appearing pleasant.
He addressed the martial world drifters:
"Thank you all for coming to assist the Liu Family."
"But that 'Zhui Fengxiang' is no pushover; we still need to wait."
A burly man carrying a large hammer objected loudly:
"Master Liu, with so many skilled heroes here, even if 'Zhui Fengxiang' is an Acquired warrior, he wouldn't dare act recklessly at Liu Residence."
"What are we waiting for?"
"Yeah, who else are we waiting for?"
"If we don't make a plan now, it will be troublesome once 'Zhui Fengxiang' arrives."
Many Jianghu figures voiced their discontent.
Liu Yuanwai smiled and said,
"Good sirs, we should still wait for my niece."
"She's no ordinary person; she is an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, already Acquired Level Four."
"I have sent her a letter inviting her to Liu Residence.
She should arrive any day now."
His words quieted the crowd.
A name carries weight.
An inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect,
and an Acquired Level Four to boot,
was a powerful figure beyond the wandering martial artists.
"Master Liu, someone outside claims to be a disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, saying they were invited to Liu Residence."
A servant hurriedly reported.
Liu Yuanwai smiled:
"That must be my niece's escort. Let them in quickly."
The Jianghu figures brightened, eager to meet the sect's talented inner disciple.
Soon, a servant led a strong, nimble man into the hall.
"Nine Profound Sect's Lin Fei, greetings Master Liu."
The visitor was Lin Fei,
dusty and hurried, having traveled quickly to Yishan Prefecture.
"Young hero Lin, where is my niece?"
"My niece?"
Lin Fei quickly realized it was Ling Yao.
He said,
"Senior Sister Ling is tied up with important matters and cannot come,
so she entrusted me to protect the Liu Residence's safety."
"This is a letter from Senior Sister Ling."
Lin Fei handed the letter to Liu Yuanwai,
who opened it hurriedly.
He frowned slightly, glanced at Lin Fei,
then smiled and said,
"According to Ling Yao's letter, young hero Lin is an inner disciple of the Nine Profound Sect?"
"That's right. I recently became an inner disciple."
"That's good. Inner disciples of the Nine Profound Sect are outstanding, like my niece..."
Liu Yuanwai was pleased.
"Heard that the Nine Profound Sect promotes disciples to inner status once they reach Body Refinement Level Seven before twenty."
"You just got promoted, still at Body Refinement?"
Lin Fei looked up.
A cold-eyed bald man said,
"Young hero Lin, aren't you an Acquired warrior?"
Liu Yuanwai looked anxious.
"I haven't reached Acquired yet."
Lin Fei said calmly.
Liu Yuanwai's expression darkened.
Many Jianghu figures laughed softly,
eyeing Lin Fei with ambiguous looks.
"Master Liu, since everyone is here, let's discuss how to catch that Flower Picking Thief, 'Zhui Fengxiang.'"
"Yes, I heard the Yamen posted a bounty of 3,000 taels—no small amount."
"I doubt 'Zhui Fengxiang' will dare come to Liu Residence now."
The hall buzzed with discussion, ignoring Lin Fei.
"Young hero Lin, sorry for the slight.
You must be tired from your journey; I'll arrange a place for you to rest."
Liu Yuanwai's attitude showed some disappointment,
but as Ling Yao's entrustment, he treated Lin Fei with respect.
"Thank you."
Lin Fei was indeed tired.
Led by servants, Lin Fei was settled in a guest room to rest.
In the room, Lin Fei summoned the system.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Arts Realm: Body Refinement Level Eight
Giant Whale Refinement Body Skill: Level Eight (Progress 42%)
Dragon Elephant Vajra Fist: Great Accomplishment (Progress 1%)
Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Perfect Mastery (Progress 8%)
Vajra Iron Cloth Technique: Level Seven (Progress 6%)
Muscle Tendon Transformation Skill: Level Seven (Progress 11%)
Adhering To Clothes Technique: Skilled (Progress 42%)
Lin Fei saw his Adhering To Clothes Technique had reached Skilled level.
He was quite pleased.
On the journey, he had occasionally encountered bandits,
used Adhering To Clothes Technique,
and the technique did not disappoint—
it reached Skilled quickly in just a few days.
With Adhering To Clothes Technique,
Lin Fei was confident he could catch or kill the Flower Picking Thief "Zhui Fengxiang."
As for the ridicule from the Jianghu folk,
Lin Fei paid no mind.
Those wandering martial artists
were lucky if they even became Acquired warriors.
Lin Fei was not going to stoop to their level.
He closed his eyes to rest.
No one knew how much time passed.
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
Lin Fei opened it,
and saw a beautiful, poised young woman outside,
with two graceful maids following behind.
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