CHAPTER 96: CHAPTER 96: 500,000 CREDITED

"Hello?"

Shi Liu’s voice came through the phone.

"Just to be clear, I’m currently in Jiang Province, and there’s no way I can return for the competition!

If you need to pull someone in, get Shi Qi or whoever, because I can’t participate in the competition!"

Xuan Shiliu’s words were firm and decisive, leaving no room for anyone to try and convince him otherwise.

Xuan Shiyi raised an eyebrow and looked at Shi San, whose face had darkened. He chuckled, "Really not coming back for the competition? Shi San is standing up for you right now, otherwise..."

"Shi San is just crazy. I didn’t ask her to stand up for me...

All of you wanting to participate, just do whatever you want!

I definitely don’t want to be part of the competition!"

Shi Liu’s sarcastic voice came through the phone, clearly reaching everyone’s ears.

"Shi San meddles in everything all day, she’s just wasting her time!

No matter what she says, it’s none of my business!

She can stand up for whoever she wants, but me? No way!

Don’t use my reputation to bully people outside, hmph!"

The phone was cut off, and Xuan Shiyi coldly looked at the gloomy-faced Xuan Shisan.

Xuan Shisan was furious and about to explode over Shiliu’s words, "What does he mean? I’m standing up for him..."

"Enough!"

Xuan Wu loudly reprimanded.

"Shi Liu made it very clear that he doesn’t want to participate, and no matter who joins the competition team, the bureau chief has arrangements, that’s not something for you to worry about!"

Xuan Shisan was embarrassed and uncomfortable, glaring fiercely at Lin Xiaoyan sitting on the sofa watching her.

Lin Xiaoyan: ... She’s just observing.

Lin Xiaoyan looked at the crowd, while others subtly eyed Lin Xiaoyan.

They didn’t know Lin Xiaoyan’s identity or why she was able to join them.

Xuan Shiyi sat down next to Lin Xiaoyan.

"Alright, transfer the money first!"

Everyone: ...

The competition involved fifteen participants, excluding Lin Xiaoyan and Xuan Shiyi, and the remaining thirteen transferred funds.

They pooled together a million to transfer to Xuan Shiyi.

Xuan Shiyi received the money and cheerfully transferred fifty thousand to Lin Xiaoyan.

"Why give it to her!"

Xuan Shisan questioned.

Xuan Shiyi didn’t want to respond to her, but seeing the others’ curiosity, he kindly explained, "Lin Xiaoyan, superpower user, can see bad events that are about to happen to other people."

"Those things the Gouzi Country sent tonight, she foresaw them beforehand and notified you to prepare!"

Xuan Shiyi pointed to Lin Xiaoyan.

"Previously in Gan Province, it was thanks to her that I, with Xuan Er and the others, managed to escape smoothly without getting caught there..."

Hearing Xuan Shiyi’s words, everyone’s perspective of Lin Xiaoyan shifted.

"But, all along, superpower users have never participated in the competition, what if she can’t take care of herself during the event?" Xuan Shisan continued.

Xuan Shiyi smiled at everyone, "That’s where your effort comes in!"

"I invited her to help us anticipate problems early, if we have resources, we provide them, if not, we provide manpower, anyway I promised the bureau chief that she’d finish the competition unharmed!"

"Moreover."

Xuan Shiyi examined everyone, "If Hua Country doesn’t get first this year, ha, not only will other countries mock us, but even those under Ming Generation, Kong Generation will likely mock us for life!"

Everyone felt tight at heart, yes, they couldn’t let Ming Kong and the others laugh at them!

Everyone looked at Xuan Er, who had remained silent.

Xuan Er calmly sipped a cup of tea, retrieved a jade pendant from his pocket, and placed it in front of Lin Xiaoyan under everyone’s gaze.

"Keep this amulet with you."

Lin Xiaoyan looked at the jade pendant, then at Xuan Shiyi beside her.

Xuan Shiyi urged, "Hurry and take it, with this, you won’t have to fear those things anymore!"

Lin Xiaoyan’s eyes lit up, and she quickly took the jade pendant, "Thank you, Mr. Xuan Er."

Xuan Er smiled gently, "You’re welcome, we’ll need your help in the upcoming month."

Seeing Xuan Er offering something, everyone immediately understood.

Xuan Wu pulled out a stack of talisman paper, "Here, take some exorcism talismans, I’ll give you more talisman paper tomorrow."

Upon hearing exorcism talismans, Lin Xiaoyan immediately accepted them, "Thank you."

After the earlier events, she knew the importance of the talismans!

Others also offered their items to give Lin Xiaoyan a measure of protection.

Those without items guaranteed they’d protect Lin Xiaoyan during the competition.

Lin Xiaoyan thanked everyone one by one.

Xuan Shiyi introduced each person beside her.

They all belonged to the Xuan Generation.

Currently, Hua Country’s Xuan Sect has Ming Generation, Xuan Generation, Kong Generation.

Every decade, they take turns entering the world through the Special Investigation Bureau to handle various events across the regions.

Others remain hidden, improving their cultivation and restoring abilities.

The Xuan Generation entered the world three years ago, led by Xuan Er, joining the Special Investigation Bureau.

This competition involved members of the Xuan Generation, from Xuan Er to Xuan Shiwu; in the next competition, others from Xuan Sect across the country will join, gaining experience.

Lin Xiaoyan hugged a pile of items, her eyes sparkling as she put them all around her neck, stuffed into her pockets, clutched to her chest...

These were life-saving items, and she had to collect them!

In the face of life, things like modesty and dignity don’t matter.

Xuan Er glanced at everyone, "Has everything been dealt with?"

"Just a little ghost, make it disappear!"

Xuan Er nodded, "Alright, everyone rest now, stay on high alert, Gouzi Country’s methods are becoming increasingly vicious to achieve their goals."

"Yes."

"Shi Wu, share a room with Lin Xiaoyou... Xiao Lin and protect her."

Xuan Shiwu’s eyes lit up at Xuan Er’s words, she looked at Lin Xiaoyan and readily agreed, "Alright!"

Lin Xiaoyan looked up at Xuan Shiwu, a gentle girl who smiled at her, and she returned the smile.

"Come on, let’s go rest." Xuan Shiwu whispered to Lin Xiaoyan.

Lin Xiaoyan immediately stood up, clutching her items, ready to leave with Xuan Shiwu.

"I’ll help you carry them."

Xuan Shiwu stepped forward to help Lin Xiaoyan with her load, these items were each person’s prized possessions.

For example, Xuan Er is skilled at calculations, Xuan Wu is adept at drawing talismans...

"And what about Xuan Shiyi? What’s his specialty?"

Lin Xiaoyan asked while organizing her things.

Xuan Shiwu delightedly sipped the tea Lin Xiaoyan had generously shared with her, smiled, "He’s good at cracking jokes!"

"Pfft"

Lin Xiaoyan couldn’t hold back a laugh at those four words.

"Hahaha..."

Xuan Shiwu also laughed heartily, "But he’s also really skilled, just too mischievous, even the bureau chief can’t manage him."

"This tea is really good, it’s so generous of Xuan Er to give you a whole pack."

Xuan Shiwu savored the tea, truly delightful.

"I think it’s delicious too, very fragrant."

"Come on, since we’ve brewed it, enjoy it and don’t waste it."

Xuan Shiwu saw Lin Xiaoyan had finished tidying up, hurriedly brewed her a cup, and had her sit down to enjoy the tea while explaining the competition issues.

Eventually, the next day, the two looked at each other’s panda-eye and couldn’t help but burst into laughter.