Chapter 103 - Hidden Dragon List

The introduction was simple, but the direction was also clear.

Lin Xuan thought for a while and decided to choose the Purple Spirit Eyes.

This Martial Arts technique was comprehensive, and combined with his swordsmanship attack, the effects should be significant.

The Purple Spirit Eyes required one hundred and fifty Battle Points.

Lin Xuan spent all the Battle Points he had earned from missions, but fortunately, he also had thirty Battle Points from refining weapons, which was just enough.

After obtaining the Cultivation Method for the Purple Spirit Eyes, Lin Xuan returned to his residence with Feng Bufan and Hu Man, and they each entered their courtyards.

Back in his room, Lin Xuan first cultivated the Longevity Technique, then contemplated the Sword Intent, and finally took out the new Purple Spirit Eyes technique.

The Purple Spirit Eyes technique was divided into three Realms.

The First Realm gave an orange-colored pupil that could see through illusion techniques and flaws.

It also could slow down and confuse enemies with negative effects.

The Second Realm gave a red-colored eye, which after being cultivated could be used to deploy soul assassination attacks.

The Third Realm gave a purple-colored eye, capable of hypnotizing and controlling opponents.

Following the instructions and under the guidance of Lord of Wine, Lin Xuan began cultivating the Purple Spirit Eyes.

Beiwei City was considered a medium-sized city; except for its heavily guarded and numerous Martial Artists, it was not much different from ordinary cities and even more developed in some aspects.

The local markets here were well-stocked with reasonable prices.

Many Martial Artists from Yunzhou would come here specifically to make purchases.

The city was not just known for its thriving marketplaces, but also for industries like Artifact Refining, Alchemy, and restaurants, which were very well-developed because they catered to Martial Artists, making them more professional.

Four Seas Restaurant, the most famous restaurant in Beiwei City, served dishes made entirely from spirit grass and demon beasts, offering nothing ordinary.

Many Martial Artists liked dining here, and since these individuals often came from all corners, they would bring in news from the martial world.

Four Seas Restaurant had five floors, all decorated sumptuously and luxuriously.

The first floor had the most seats and was bustling, but too noisy, so wealthier Martial Artists usually preferred the second floor.

The second floor was also crowded, but relatively quiet, with a row of private rooms on the east side reserved for those who favored peace.

Rooms on the third floor and above were all private and designated for important figures.

At a window-side table on the second floor, Feng Bufan and Hu Man sat leisurely, listening to the conversations of nearby Martial Artists while looking out the window.

“Why hasn’t Brother Lin arrived yet?” Hu Man asked.

“I heard he’s cultivating and will come later.” Feng Bufan replied, “Brother Lin is really diligent.

No wonder he is so strong despite his young age.”

The two estimated the time and ordered their meals.

Soon, a handsome young man in black robes walked up to the second floor.

“Brother Lin, over here!” Hu Man called.

Lin Xuan smiled faintly, walked over, pulled out a chair, and sat down comfortably, exclaiming, “It’s really bustling here!”

“That’s right, the two specialties of Four Seas Restaurant are the food and the news,” Hu Man laughed.

“The news here includes not only Yunzhou but information from the other six provinces as well.”

Lin Xuan nodded and looked around constantly.

After experiencing a thrilling life-and-death fight, the bustling city life felt like a dream to him.

A beautiful maid served delicious-looking food that whetted Lin Xuan’s appetite.

“This is the paw of an Earth Demon Bear, very tasty and it also strengthens the muscles and bones,” Feng Bufan said.

“Try it, Brother Lin.”

“Earth Demon Bear, a Second-order Demon Beast!” Lin Xuan was surprised.

Four Seas Restaurant was indeed lavish—ordinary dishes were made of demon beast meat.

The three of them ate happily, chatting casually, but most of the time, they listened to others conversing.

At the nearest table, there were four sturdy men with a fierce light in their eyes and an evil aura, clearly people who had survived many deadly situations.

These men were around thirty years old and were discussing recent events in the martial world, prompting Lin Xuan and his friends to marvel repeatedly.

Among them, a few big men were also discussing matters concerning the Sword Pond Prefecture.

The big man said, “Sword Pond Prefecture truly deserves to be one of the Four Great Families of Xia Country.

I heard that Lin Feng recently defeated the Sky Blue Sword and has taken the fifth position on the Hidden Dragon List.”

“Yes, that ‘Sky Blue Sword,’ Ye Gufan, is a strong fighter of the Spirit Sea Realm Fifth Layer.

It’s unexpected that he would lose.

Lin Feng really is formidable!”

“He’s only eighteen, right?

He’s already so impressive.

It’s probably only a matter of time before he enters the Soul Fusion Realm.”

“I think the title of Young Master of Sword Pond Prefecture will sooner or later fall onto his head…”

Lin Xuan silently listened from the side, his face expressionless.

The Lin Feng they were talking about was his relative, and it was Lin Feng’s father who had schemed to drive him out of Sword Pond Prefecture.

There would inevitably be a battle between him and Lin Feng in the future.

Lin Xuan had also heard about the Hidden Dragon List.

This was a ranking list in Xia Country, specifically including martial artists under the age of thirty.

Those on the list were all young prodigies, Devil Level personalities.

To be on the Hidden Dragon List meant that these martial artists had a great chance of entering the Soul Fusion Realm in the future.

The so-called Soul Fusion Realm was a realm above the Spirit Sea Realm.

Above the Spirit Sea Realm are the Three Spirit Realms, with the Soul Fusion Realm being one of them, followed by the Spirit Transformation Realm and Spirit Communication Realm.

As for the realm above the Spirit Transformation Realm, it’s almost unattainable in the entire Xia Country, and not found in neighboring countries either.

It might exist only in stronger countries and great sects.

“Hidden Dragon List…” Lin Xuan muttered, “I wonder how many from the Three Sects can enter the Hidden Dragon List?”

“Brother Lin doesn’t know?” Hu Man asked, puzzled.

Seeing Lin Xuan shake his head, she continued, “Our Three Sects have a total of fourteen people who’ve entered, with four from Xuantian Sect, four from Purple Mist Sect, and six from Lianhua Sect.”

“But among them, only three have entered the top one hundred!”

“Three?” Lin Xuan was slightly startled.

The Three Sects were considered major forces in Yunzhou.

Apart from them, there were some families and independent martial artists.

By estimation, about ten people from the entire Yunzhou would enter the top one hundred of the Hidden Dragon List.

“It seems that Yunzhou is relatively weak in Xia Country,” Lin Xuan thought, thankfully he had Lord of Wine.

Otherwise, it would be really difficult to defeat Lin Feng in a year and a half.

The few big men nearby continued, “Not to mention others, there are also a few promising youngsters in Yunzhou.

In a few years, entering the top one hundred of the Hidden Dragon List shouldn’t be a problem.”

“I’m quite optimistic about Wan Jianxing from Xuantian Sect.

It’s said that he has reached a very high level in Sword Force.

Without taking action, just relying on Sword Force, he can defeat his opponents.”

“Yuan Fei from Lotus Sect is also good, and he follows the Body Refinement path.

Once cultivated, he will be incredibly powerful, even placing Wan Jianxing behind him.”

“It’s said that the Purple-clothed Fairy from Purple Mist Sect has practiced the Purple Mist Technique to a very high level, even defeating some older generation figures!”

The group fervently discussed, counting the talented youths of Yunzhou.

“Perhaps you are not aware, but recently there has been news from Xuantian Sect that a disciple has grasped the Sword Intent.

If it’s true, there might be another peerless genius added!” Another big man at a different table spoke loudly.

“Sword Intent?

That’s the realm every swordsman dreams of.

Can someone really comprehend it so slowly?”

This news stirred up the entire second floor, with many casting surprised and dubious looks.

Feng Bufan and Hu Man both looked at Lin Xuan strangely, while Lin Xuan simply gave a bitter smile, unconsciously touching his chin.

Just then, a voice came from a private room on the east side, “Humph, a bunch of hillbillies, is Sword Intent something any Tom, Dick, or Harry can comprehend?”

The voice carried disdain and a hint of arrogance.