Chapter 896 - 725: Little Martial Uncle_3

Lou Yi understood Yun Jin’s meaning; the declining Treasure Vase Lineage is like a piece of fat meat now, and everyone wants a bite.

Once fully assessed, other sects will have a chance to benefit.

"I won’t take action before the martial arts tournament." Yun Jin refused Ding Songyan’s challenge firmly.

Yun Jin dared not make a move.

If exposed before the martial arts tournament, the Treasure Vase Lineage would be truly doomed.

Upon hearing Yun Jin’s reply, doubts arose from the crowd.

"Is this all? The Treasure Vase Lineage is scared?"

"The Treasure Vase Seal has failed to enter the top five in the past two tournaments and was eliminated early last time..."

"The Treasure Vase Lineage is truly in decline!"

The doubts continued, yet Yun Jin remained steadfast, insisting on leading the team away.

"Oh, are you underestimating our Ape King Seal Lineage, or looking down on me?" The Vein Master of Ape King Seal, Cao Xuegang, snorted coldly, his aura escalating.

Simultaneously, an invisible force erupted from him, pressing toward the opposing group.

’Boom!’

The weakest Treasure Vase Disciple swayed in place, nearly losing balance.

The others were slightly better off but turned pale.

Yun Jin was among the few less affected; she furrowed her brows, ready to step forward.

But upon seeing Cao Xuegang’s cold gaze, her heart tightened.

Understanding that he was waiting for her to act, likely planning to cripple her.

"Damn it!"

Xu Feng was furious, his eyes bloodshot, regretting his insufficient strength which let the Treasure Vase Lineage be humiliated.

Yun Jin couldn’t help but turn to Lou Yi, her eyes showing a plea for help.

Lou Yi had been silently observing Ape King Seal’s Vein Master Cao Xuegang, marveling.

The opponent surprisingly gave him a faint sense of threat, subtle yet terrifying.

Despite being at Tier Two Peak, Lou Yi could now cross tiers to challenge Tier Three, even having considerable chances of victory.

The opponent’s faint threat signaled he had reached mastery at Tier Two.

This world was interesting; although Tier Three martial artists were unheard of, Tier Two peak combat power might surpass that of the Vast Sea Realm.

Despite Yun Jin’s plea, Lou Yi wouldn’t ignore it, as the Treasure Bottle’s Vein Master had been kind to him.

However, he hadn’t acted yet.

"Cough, cough..."

An elderly cough resounded.

An equally strong force erupted among the Treasure Vase disciples, forcibly breaking the encroaching force.

"Hmm?!"

Cao Xuegang frowned.

Seeing the white-haired old man Zhou Xinghai, initially lying on a litter, slowly sit up and lazily stretch.

"Ah, slept a very comfortable sleep."

A translucent five-colored Glazed Treasure Bottle suddenly appeared above his head, calm, steady, immovable.

"Cao boy, you want to bully the weak, disregarding martial virtue.

I shall abandon this cultivation to settle accounts with you!" Zhou Xinghai, the Treasure Vase Lineage’s Vein Master, shouted fiercely toward the opposite.

Seeing his overwhelming momentum, Cao Xuegang’s expression turned uncertain.

Feeling the presence of surrounding experts, he suddenly laughed loudly: "Just teasing the young ones, why take it to heart, Senior Zhou?

Weren’t you gravely injured?"

"I’m just teasing you, can’t I? Enough nonsense, let’s spar!" Zhou Xinghai said impatiently.

Nonetheless, Cao Xuegang clearly didn’t want to fight this old man half in the grave; he chuckled awkwardly and hurriedly retreated with his disciples.

Seeing Zhou Xinghai awaken and even drive back the Ape King Seal Lineage, Treasure Vase Lineage disciples were exceptionally invigorated.

Under Vein Master Zhou Xinghai’s lead, they proceeded grandly to check into a luxuriously decorated inn.

Yet, as soon as they entered.

"Pfft!"

Zhou Xinghai suddenly spat a mouthful of blood, instantly collapsing, hastily supported by Xu Feng beside him.

"Alas, almost couldn’t keep the act going." Zhou Xinghai said with a bitter smile, blood all over his mouth.

"Master!"

"Master, are you alright!"

Xu Feng, Yun Jin, and others were startled, instantly understanding that Zhou Xinghai was pushing his limits and acting before the Ape King Seal Lineage.

"Alas, that shameless old boy Cao Xuegang tricked me; I’m truly ruined now and can’t participate in the martial arts tournament." The white-haired elder Zhou Xinghai lamented helplessly.

The rest of Treasure Vase Lineage, despondent, felt their emotions ride a roller coaster, swinging from heaven to hell.

They had just been celebrating their master’s awakening, hopeful for a top-five placement in the tournament.

However, Zhou Xinghai wasn’t as pessimistic as the others; he turned his eyes to Lou Yi, with sincerity and entreaty: "Please, young brother, help me, help the Treasure Vase Lineage!"

"Speak freely, Senior." Lou Yi replied.

"I wish to ask young brother to represent us in the martial arts tournament."

Upon Zhou Xinghai’s words, the room was aghast.

"While Brother Lou is formidable, he doesn’t know the Treasure Vase Lineage’s cultivation technique?" The eldest disciple Xu Feng couldn’t help but interject.

Without knowing the Treasure Vase Lineage’s cultivation technique, how could he represent them in the tournament?

"I’ll teach him; with young brother’s talent, entry should be simple.

Besides, we’ll surely face various challenges before the tournament begins, which you cannot withstand." Zhou Xinghai slowly explained,

"However, to learn our technique, you must first join our sect, I apologize to young brother."

Lou Yi felt joyful inside, not expecting the opportunity to come so soon.

He nodded: "I can join the Treasure Vase Lineage, to aid Senior Zhou."

He had long wanted to learn this world’s cultivation techniques.

Moreover, the Treasure Vase Seal, even in this realm, is a top-tier precious heritage.

Being Zhou Xinghai’s disciple is no big deal.

Considering their ages, he was like an elder.

Yet the outcome seemed better than he anticipated.

Seeing Lou Yi agree, Zhou Xinghai’s smile stretched into a chrysanthemum-like bloom.

"Young brother’s cultivation surpasses mine; I’m unqualified to take you as a disciple.

Can only take you as the master of the lineage, recognizing you as my junior brother."

In the room, others looked at each other.

In a blink, they were to gain a young master uncle?

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