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"Dou Zong!"
The moment Xiao Lin unleashed his Dou Qi without reservation, this single term exploded within everyone's minds.
Initially, these leaders of the Dou Huang-level factions were still wondering where Jia Nan Academy had found another Dou Zong powerhouse. But very quickly, a certain realization dawned on them.
"Are you that Dou Zong powerhouse who arrived in the Black-Corner Region a few months ago and subsequently joined Jia Nan Academy?"
Elder Ban, having recalled something, couldn't help but blur out the question.
"Why? Do you have an issue with that?"
Hearing Elder Ban mention it, Xiao Lin couldn't resist glancing at him, replying with a faint, indifferent counter-question.
Xiao Lin's retort and that specific look caused Elder Ban's face to turn pale instantly.
"I wouldn't dare. This old man simply didn't expect that Jia Nan Academy would send a senior such as yourself here. Please, forgive my rudeness."
Facing a Dou Zong powerhouse, Elder Ban naturally chose to lower his stance!
It wasn't just Elder Ban; once the other Dou Huang-level faction leaders realized who Xiao Lin was, they all tucked away their earlier expressions of dissatisfaction.
Although Jia Nan Academy hadn't sent Grand Elder Su Qian or those two mysterious Guardians, they had sent a Dou Zong nonetheless. What right did they have to be dissatisfied?
At the same time, after Xiao Lin revealed his Dou Zong strength, the faction leaders present were actually overjoyed. Because this proved how much importance Jia Nan Academy attached to this matter, didn't it?
In that case, their resources wouldn't be spent in vain.
As for why they didn't recognize Xiao Lin immediately, it was actually quite normal. After all, back when Xiao Lin first arrived in the Black-Corner Region, he had only made a move once at the entrance.
Later, word got out that he had taken down a Dou Huang powerhouse.
Aside from that, Xiao Lin hadn't even stayed in the Black-Corner Region for more than a day before directly joining Jia Nan Academy. These Dou Huang-level leaders naturally hadn't had the chance to interact with him.
However, they were aware of these events.
They just hadn't expected Jia Nan Academy to have such boldness—to send this mysterious Dou Zong out on such an important mission so shortly after he joined. Clearly, this mysterious Dou Zong was highly valued within Jia Nan Academy!
Once this series of thoughts raced through their minds, the faction leaders became even more cautious not to neglect Xiao Lin.
"Elder Lin—no, Senior Lin, it was our lack of hospitality. Please, take the seat of honor. We swear that such a thing will absolutely never happen again!"
As the host, Fan Lao, the Sect Master of the Blood Sect, hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over. Simultaneously, he led Xiao Lin to the seat he originally occupied, yielding the host's position to him.
Seeing this, Xiao Lin sat down without any pretension.
As the only Dou Zong on the scene, he was qualified to sit there!
Seeing that Xiao Lin had no intention of pursuing the matter further, both Fan Lao and the other Dou Huang-level leaders breathed a sigh of relief.
As for Fan Lao, he quickly found a seat nearby and sat down.
"Tell me, what exactly is going on?"
Once everyone was seated and he noticed their gazes fixed on him, Xiao Lin spoke with a localized, expressionless face. With a Dou Zong asking the questions after a show of force, these faction leaders naturally didn't dare to delay.
In the end, it was the host, Fan Lao, who answered on behalf of the others.
"Senior Lin, regarding this point, you actually only need to come with me and take a look to understand everything."
Fan Lao wasn't in a hurry to explain.
After all, no matter how much you say, it's never as effective as letting the person see it for themselves.
"Oh?"
Hearing Fan Lao say this, Xiao Lin feigned a confused expression. Inwardly, however, he had already guessed what Fan Lao wanted to show him.
"Yes, Senior Lin, please follow me."
He hadn't been sitting for long—the chair wasn't even warm yet—before Fan Lao stood up again.
Seeing this, Xiao Lin also stood up.
Since a Dou Zong powerhouse like Xiao Lin had stood up, the rest of the Dou Huang-level leaders naturally didn't dare to remain seated.
"Lead the way, then."
Xiao Lin said indifferently.
Nodding, Fan Lao took the lead, bringing Xiao Lin and the other faction leaders toward the Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse.
Soon, the group entered the storehouse.
Because various medicinal herbs were stored here long-term, a fragrance wafted toward them the moment they stepped inside. Even though there was nothing left now, the medicinal scent in the air still lingered.
As long as one's nose functioned properly, they could naturally smell it upon entering.
"Sect Master Fan, what is this place? Why did you bring me here?"
To keep the act going, Xiao Lin continued to ask with a look of feigned bewilderment.
Hearing Xiao Lin's question, Fan Lao clearly recalled some unpleasant memories, and his complexion worsened by several degrees. Nevertheless, he respectfully answered the question.
"Senior Lin, this place was originally our Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse!"
At this point, Fan Lao paused and took a deep breath.
At the same time, Fan Lao's words caused the expressions of the other following Dou Huang leaders to turn incredibly ugly as well. After all, they had experienced exactly what the Blood Sect had!
As for Xiao Lin, the mastermind behind the scenes, looking at the colorful and pained expressions of the faction leaders, he had to forcefully suppress the urge to laugh.
I can't laugh!
Xiao Lin warned himself repeatedly in his heart.
Simultaneously, he made his face look even more stern and serious. He was afraid he wouldn't be able to hold it in and would break character!
However, Xiao Lin's stern expression was clearly misunderstood by the suddenly snapped-back Fan Lao. He thought he had offended Xiao Lin by stopping halfway through his sentence.
"I am very sorry, Senior Lin. Because entering this place caused a slight disturbance in my emotions, I didn't mean to keep you in suspense. Please forgive me."
As he spoke, Fan Lao bowed deeply to Xiao Lin in a state of trepidation.
"It's fine. What exactly is the purpose of bringing me here? Just say it."
What else could Xiao Lin do?
He could only continue to play dumb.
"Whew~"
Seeing that Xiao Lin had no intention of blaming him, Fan Lao exhaled a breath of turbid air and quickly reined in his wandering thoughts.
"Senior Lin, as you can see before your eyes, our Blood Sect's medicinal herb storehouse was completely looted by some unknown bastard."
"Furthermore, besides our Blood Sect, the storehouses of the other fellow members' sects present here were also completely emptied! This is the very reason why so many fellow practitioners have gathered at our Blood Sect today."
As Fan Lao's voice fell, the other Dou Huang-level leaders nodded in unison.
"So? What does this have to do with our Jia Nan Academy?"
Glancing at the expressions of Fan Lao and the others, Xiao Lin continued to ask, pretending to be ignorant.
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