Chapter 215 - Breaking Records

Lin Xuan’s speed was so fast that Huang Shanshan and Zhou Yong both changed color.

“Damn it, how can this kid be so fast!” Zhou Yong’s face darkened as he began to furiously engrave the runes.

Huang Shanshan also took a deep breath, no longer paying attention to others, fully concentrating on her drawing.

The performance between them made it clear who was superior.

At least in terms of mental fortitude, Huang Shanshan was much stronger than Zhou Yong.

Finally, Lin Xuan was the first to finish the drawing, his face calm as he continued refining the Second-grade Elixir Pills.

Huang Shanshan finished second, and by this time she had regained her composure.

Zhou Yong was the last to finish, his face somewhat hideous as he coldly glanced at Lin Xuan twice.

Two hours later, the three of them had successively finished.

Elder Song and the others walked over with faces full of expectation, beginning to inspect the Elixir Pills of the three.

They were most concerned about Huang Shanshan, so she was the first to be inspected.

“Not bad, although the color is a bit rough, it is indeed a genuine Second-grade Spiritual Medicine.”

“Shanshan, you’ve passed!”

Upon hearing this, the silver-robed woman’s face finally showed a hint of joy.

Then, Elder Song and the others turned to look at Zhou Yong.

“The purity is insufficient, the heat isn’t quite right, a bit too hasty,” Elder Song said solemnly.

Deacon Wang and Deacon Meng also sighed, shaking their heads slightly.

“What?

Zhou Yong actually didn’t pass!”

The disciples around were also astonished, gaining a new understanding of the difficulty of the assessment for a Second Grade Rune Master.

Zhou Yong’s face darkened, reluctantly bowing to the three elders, then clenched his fists without saying a word.

At this moment, everyone turned their gaze towards Lin Xuan.

“Hmph, definitely won’t pass.

Didn’t you see even a genius like Zhou Yong fail!”

Most people were not optimistic about Lin Xuan, even Zhao Xue was a bit worried, as having Soul Power reaching the Second Seal did not necessarily mean one could become a Second Grade Rune Master.

Factors such as technique, proficiency, and experience were also involved.

“Eh, it’s actually a Spiritual Liquid,” Elder Song was somewhat surprised.

Huang Shanshan and Zhou Yong had both refined Elixir Pills, but unexpectedly Lin Xuan had refined a Spiritual Liquid.

Essentially, there was no difference between the two.

Uncorking the bottle, a rich fragrance spread out.

People were a bit puzzled, subconsciously sniffing a few times.

“This, this isn’t wine, is it?”

“Did this kid actually refine a pot of wine?”

“Humph, I told you, this kid’s unreliable!”

Zhou Yong, smelling the fragrance of the wine, felt slightly more balanced at heart; finally, it wasn’t just he who had failed!

Elder Song and the others were not too concerned, as they carefully inspected the product.

Their expressions gradually became serious, their eyes filled with increasing shock.

Finally, Elder Song took a deep breath and then said, “Second Grade Spiritual Liquid, and it’s High Grade.”

“What?”

Everyone was stunned, not expecting this outcome.

“Second Grade Spiritual Liquid, and it’s High Grade!”

Zhou Yong felt darkness before his eyes, almost fainting; he couldn’t believe that the kid he had always looked down upon had strength even greater than Shanshan’s!

Shanshan also tensed up, her beautiful eyes tightly fixed on Lin Xuan.

At this moment, other people also came to their senses, their expressions shocked as they looked at Lin Xuan.

Elder Song’s eyes twinkled: “A seventeen-year-old Second Grade Rune Master, you are the first in Xia Country!”

“Luckily,” Lin Xuan smiled, bowing to the three elders.

“To become a Second Grade Rune Master of the Engraving Alliance, you will receive protection from the Engraving Alliance.”

“Accordingly, you all need to complete some tasks.”

“Every year, refine corresponding grade Elixir Pills or Weapons for the Engraving Alliance, three items,” Elder Song said aloud.

Lin Xuan and the others knew this information and did not show much reaction.

After registering his information, Lin Xuan received his Silver Robe of an Engraver.

“Lin Xuan, you are very talented.

I hope we can exchange insights,” Huang Shanshan said, her face wearing a slight smile.

“Senior Sister Huang is too kind,” Lin Xuan replied indifferently.

“When the opportunity arises, I will certainly have a good exchange with Senior Sister.”

With that, he and Zhao Xue left the area.

The crowd was taken aback as their goddess, Shanshan, had actually invited Lin Xuan.

Many disciples’ hearts were broken, especially Zhou Yong, who turned pale and trembled all over.

However, what surprised them even more was that Lin Xuan had actually declined.

Huang Shanshan’s face turned somewhat stiff; previously, she was the one who rejected others, but this time she finally tasted the bitterness of rejection.

She put away her smile and walked towards Elder Song and the others.

Outside the Engraving Alliance, the Xing Family martial artists were anxiously waiting.

“Are you sure that kid went in?” the Bald Man asked.

“Yes, I saw it with my own eyes,” one of his subordinates replied.

“Good, this time we must not let them escape again!” the Bald Man said darkly.

“Big brother, that kid is coming out!” Xing Tong, with a cloak, stared maliciously at the gate.

“Be careful, do not fight at the gates of the Engraving Alliance, wait until he comes out, then we’ll move!”

A group of men hid behind a building, waiting patiently.

Lin Xuan noticed their presence and, with a slight smile, slowly walked over.

Zhao Xue followed behind him, a smile on her face.

She was not worried about Lin Xuan at all, as probably no one in the entire Xing Mansion would dare to lay a hand on a Second Grade Rune Master.

The two of them walked unhurriedly when suddenly, several dozen martial artists sprung from both sides, completely surrounding them.

Every one of them had a very strong aura, creating an invisible pressure bearing down on the two.

However, their pressure seemed like a stone sinking into the ocean, having no effect whatsoever.

“You have a lot of nerve to attack an engraver,” Lin Xuan said slowly.

The Bald Man was startled, then his pupils shrank suddenly when he saw a golden rune on Zhao Xue’s chest!

“A First-grade Rune Master!” The martial artists were all shocked, and their aura quickly dissipated.

“Big brother!” Xing Tong, wearing a cloak, called out anxiously.

“Brother Zhou also attended the engraver assessment today.

Maybe he is already a Second Grade Rune Master by now!”

“Then, why should we be afraid of her, a First-grade Rune Master?”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes lit up.

A First-grade Rune Master was not someone they could provoke, but with a Second Grade Rune Master behind them, it was a different story.

You should know, the status of the two is worlds apart.

“Surround them, and we’ll see when Zhou Yong arrives,” the Bald Man said gravely.

“Are you sure?” Lin Xuan asked.

“If you anger us, your Xing Family will be in big trouble!”

“Kid, don’t try to scare me!” the Bald Man sneered.

“Our Xing Family has a few First-grade Rune Masters!”

“Brother Zhou is here!” Xing Tong shouted happily.

“You two are doomed, I’m going to make you my slaves, and you’ll never rise again!”

“Brother Zhou, you’re out,” the Bald Man said, smiling as he welcomed him.

Zhou Yong had failed the assessment and was clearly in a bad mood.

He responded perfunctorily to a few greetings and prepared to leave.

“Brother Zhou, these two guys injured me; you must help me!” Xing Tong screamed.

Zhou Yong frowned and looked ahead.

In the crowd, Lin Xuan and Zhao Xue were surrounded yet appeared to be smiling nonchalantly at him.