An imminent crisis.

Li Feng reached out to support Huang Shuyao, who fell into his arms. Even though this woman could be quite annoying at times, he had to admit her figure was really good.

Huang Shuyao's face was flushed. She swore she absolutely didn't do it on purpose. After steadied herself against Li Feng, she quickly stood upright.

"I'm sorry, Senior Brother Bai, I didn't mean to."

"Junior Sister Huang, you rushed out in such a hurry, is there something you need?"

Li Feng looked earnestly at Huang Shuyao. It wasn't that she wasn't attractive, but he had preconceived notions about her and it was better to keep a respectful distance.

Huang Shuyao had no idea the man before her was Li Feng in disguise. It's been two or three days since she arrived, but she's been attracting some "flies" buzzing around her. Even a fool could see those senior brothers had ulterior motives.

Yet Huang Shuyao couldn't erupt because these senior brothers had good intentions.

But this Senior Brother Bai's gaze was clear, without any of that lecherous interest in women.

Perhaps, he is the real expert.

Unlike those previous senior brothers, who had low realms. No wonder they're still Outer Sect disciples at their age.

Huang Shuyao took a deep breath to calm herself down: "Senior Brother Bai, I'm new here and unfamiliar with the place. Would you mind showing me around?"

Ugh.

This girl claims not to be a green tea, but she's a green tea plus a saintess.

Initially not wanting to have anything to do with her, but after a thought, Li Feng nodded, "Alright, let's go take a walk."

"Thank you, senior brother."

Huang Shuyao breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Feng turned and walked ahead, with Huang Shuyao following closely. Li Feng directly asked, "I heard there are exceptionally many newcomers this year, is that so?"

Huang Shuyao, hearing Li Feng initiate the conversation, quickly replied, "Hmm, I'm not sure compared to previous years, but there were over twenty who came together this year."

"Oh!"

Li Feng was slightly surprised. The national martial arts tournament only selected over sixty people in the end, and less than a third were chosen to enter the Ancient Martial World.

And in the Ancient Martial World, it was not just the Lin Family. The Three Sects and Six Gates and the Ten Great Families—the Lin Family was just one of those ancient martial families.

Once divided, the Lin Family could only get one or two spots at most.

Huang Shuyao didn't understand, assuming Li Feng was merely curious about the newcomers. After all, many had been inquiring about this over the past couple of days. The Outer Sect assessment wasn't just for their batch of recorded disciples but also for "seniors" from previous times who hadn't made it into the Outer Sect.

According to Lin Family's rules, recorded disciples had until they were thirty years old. As long as they could enter the Outer Sect before thirty, they were eligible to continue training. If not, they would automatically become ordinary people in Dragon Gate Town.

"Among them, I don't know many people. Those who stood out in the national martial arts tournament were divided among the ancient martial sects. Additionally, a few, despite not having great records, seemingly were also selected."

"For example, I was eliminated in the final thirty-two but was approached by an elder afterward who asked if I wanted to come to Divine Sword Manor."

"It seems that the elders of the Manor have their own recommendation quotas. Plus, secular families affiliated with the Manor also get quotas, adding up altogether to just over twenty people."

This year, the Lin Family accepted so many people, partly due to Li Feng's involvement. While in Sea City, Lin Changge utilized several connections.

Families like the Xu Family, Wei Family, and Yang Family were all affiliated with the Ancient Martial Lin Family's perimeter.

It's said to be an affiliation but it's more of a benefits relationship.

While the Lin Family could mobilize these family's forces, it wasn't without costs. For example, this time, Lin Changge mobilized the private guards of three families, totaling three thousand, to besiege the New Century Group tower in Sea City.

Even though it ultimately failed, the Lin Family dispatched one of the four Sword Servants to drive away Li Feng and rescue Lin Wan'er.

But afterward, the Lin Family still had to fulfill their promises, otherwise, who would work for nothing without any benefits? No one is foolish.

So, aside from the elder-nominated spots and the selected promising talents, the bulk are the progeny of families serving the Lin Family. Three spots per family, amounting to just about ten people, but this was already the most recruits the Lin Family had taken in years.

After all, cultivation resources are scarce, or else there wouldn't be so many families scrambling to enter the Ancient Martial World.

Li Feng took Huang Shuyao, wandering around Dragon Gate Town, especially acting the part well. Huang Shuyao hadn't noticed anything odd. After all, Huang Shuyao was just as new here and didn't know much.

"Senior Brother Bai."

"Hmm?"

Huang Shuyao mustered her courage, looking at Li Feng, "Senior Brother Bai, can I ask you a question?"

"What is it?"

"That Outer Sect assessment, is it difficult?"

Li Feng internally rolled his eyes. It was his first time here too, how could he know what the Outer Sect assessment entailed, let alone if it was hard or not, who knows.

"It's as hard as you make it, and as easy as you make it."

"It depends on the person. If you're dumb, no one can save you. Of course, you should be able to enter the Outer Sect."

"Oh!"

Huang Shuyao looked at Li Feng in surprise.

"Senior brother, how do you know I can definitely enter the Outer Sect?"

Li Feng chuckled softly.

"Want to know?"

Huang Shuyao nodded.

Li Feng turned around, exuding an air of confidence, "It's simple, you're a beauty."

"Huh?"

Huang Shuyao looked at Li Feng in surprise, her face flushed, "Senior Brother Bai, are you teasing me? The Outer Sect assessment isn't based on looks."

Li Feng smiled faintly.

"Care to make a bet?"

"Huh, a bet, what kind of bet?"

Huang Shuyao looked at Li Feng, who turned to glance at her delicate face. Although it was very pretty, for some reason he felt no impulse.

Reckless.

Having been accustomed to winning bets easily, having never lost, what could he gain from Huang Shuyao?

Certainly not her body.

The two weren't compatible, and Li Feng didn't want to stir up trouble.

"Let's bet on a request, within reason, of course." Li Feng thought about it and decided to go along for now, since he was only pretending to be Bai Yutang for a day or two. Even if he lost, he wasn't afraid of Huang Shuyao seeking him out.

Huang Shuyao bit her lip: "Alright, then Shuyao will make this bet with Senior Brother Bai."

After brushing it off, Li Feng looked at Huang Shuyao: "Hmm, it's getting late. Let me see you home. Where are you staying now?"

Li Feng glanced at the sky. Although it was still early in the evening, the mountain peaks on both sides had already started to block the sun, and soon the town would be shrouded in darkness.

Of course, Li Feng was also new here; he didn't even know where he was staying.

"Hmm, for now, we're staying in a guest courtyard in the Mountain Villa. Senior Brother Bai must have your own quarters in the Villa, right?"

Is my place in the Villa?

Li Feng really didn't know, so he vaguely replied, "Let's go; I'll take you back first."