"Mater?"
The Big Elder was surprised by the strength of the coming man and wanted to fight back. But when he recognized the man, he was completely shocked, "Master? Aren't you secluded to cultivate? Why come out today?"
The man was majestic and in his middle age. Zhang Yan could guess from his imposing manner that he was an exalted person, but he did not expect that he was the Mater of Qingyuan school. He had heard the Master's name Lin Lan, but never seen him before, and felt the Master was more aggressive than the elders with majestic scent.
With dark face, Lin Lan casted his eyes at the Big Elder and asked, "Elder Long, this is a contest among the disciples, why did you go on the stage, too? If I did not show up and save the boy, are you going to kill him?! Do you still obey the rules of our Qingyuan school?"
The Big Elders feared Lin Lan a bit and replied with an awkward look, "He was so arrogant and does not respect me. He even stole the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword and practice it. According to the rule, it can only be practiced by you! How dares he to practice it and even hurt Liu Feng with it! "
Lin Lan turned to Zhang Yan in a little surprise, "Really?"
Zhang Yan immediately shook his head and refuted, "Master, I hurt Liu Feng because we are in a contest. As the old saying goes, swords have no eyes, so the injuries are inevitable. And I have already held my power and Liu Feng is only suffering from skin traumas."
He ceased to look at the Big Elder who was threatening him with fierce eyes and smiled, "And the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword was gained in the eighth floor of the Underground Palace－I passed it in the examination. But the Big Elder asserted that I steal it or you privately teach me regardless of the school's rules and asked me to hand it over."
The Big Elder's face became darker. But not afraid of him, Zhang Yan continued, "I am not willing to hand it over and the Big Elder was irritated to rob it! Fortunately, you arrived in time, or I will be killed by him."
"Nonsense!" replied the Big Elder in great anger, "I just want to catch you to the Master. But you rebelled against me, so I patted a palm. Or, I will not fight against you, an inner disciple, okay?"
He continued to whisper to Lin Lan, "Master, I just thought that he had stolen the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword and intended to grab him to you! Don't be cheated by him!"
Lin Lan waved his hand and said, "Okay, I have already known what's going on and you stop arguing! Zhang Yan did gain the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword in the eighth floor. All the Masters know that it is stored inside. It's done here."
The Big Elder still wanted to talk, but Lin Lan glanced at him and added, "I know what you want to ask. The Tricks for Qingyuan Sword is nothing but a martial art and it is Zhang Yan's chance to get. Don't think so much!"
Lin Lan paused for a while and continued, "Since the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword has already shown up, it is no longer a unique method that only the Master can practice. From today on, those who have made great contributions to our school are qualified to practice it."
The Big Elder's eyes brightened and everyone in the audience was happy to shout, as if they had already gained the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword.
Unbelieving, the Big Elder asked again, "But then?"
Lin Lan interrupted him and said meaningfully, "It is to show fairness and to prevent Zhang Yan from suffering sneak attack. But it is not as easy to practice as you think."
"Well, it is done with the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword and the last quota also belongs to Zhang Yan." Then, he turned to Zhang Yan, "Follow me and I have something to ask you." Zhang Yan was brought to the woods without no one else.
Zhang Yan asked, "What's the matter, Master?"
Lin Lan observed Zhang Yan and smiled, "Don't worry, not big deal. I just want to know your progress of the Tricks for Qingyuan Swords?"
"The Progress?" Zhang Yan thought for a moment, "It's not yet reached the Xiaocheng. And it consumes a lot of spiritual energy, so I can't perform it for long, or my spiritual energy will run out."
Zhang Yan did not tell Lin Lan that he had already reached the Dacheng. After all, he did not practice it long and if Lin Lan was told the real progress, he would regard him as a monster－Zhang did not want to be specially treated. But he didn't know that the tian-level martial arts are extremely difficult to practice. Already shocked without any words to say, Lin Lan looked at Zhang Yan with an incredible face and sighed, "I didn't expect that we have a genius like you, who can use the Tricks for Qingyuan Sword to fight in such a short time. Unexpected!"
Zhang Yan was completely speechless. He deliberately degraded himself, but was still impressive. He just responded with a smile and watched Lin Lan quietly.
Lin Lan did not say anything more and just patted Zhang Yan's shoulder, "No worries. Go back to practice! I will communicate with the Big Elder and he will not find your trouble in the future."
"Yo, you just try your best to contest with the Qingming school! After all, you are still young and your cultivation is still low. If you are needed to contest with them, don't flaunt your superiority. Later when you improve your cultivation, I believe you will definitely be the pillar of our school with your talent." Lin Biao spoke to Zhang Yan, as Zhang Yan was about to leave.
Zhang Yan nodded and responded with a smile, "Don't worry, Master! We will win the contest!"