Chapter 122 - Assessment Task!

White Sheep City!

White Sheep City!

Smack!

Smack!

Smack!

Continual slapping noises echoed out, causing Hu Yian to be thoroughly stunned.

“Cease, how dare you attack within the Task Hall!” The elder accompanying Hu Yian immediately caught on and roared furiously.

A surge of power erupted, snatching Hu Yian away from Lin Bai’s hold.

“Wicked one, today you will not escape death!”

As the elder retrieved Hu Yian from Lin Bai, he noticed Hu Yian rendered into an unrecognizable state, and immediately roared in rage, his body bursting with killing intent.

“Elder, please do not speak untruths with open eyes, it was him who first provoked me.

Also, it was he who first initiated the challenge.

I didn’t kill him, isn’t that already taking the sect rules into consideration?”

Lin Bai spoke out coldly.

“Sharp-tongued!

Come, let’s go to the Enforcement Hall.” the elder said coldly.

“Alright, let’s go then.

Anyway, the Second Elder happens to be the head of the Enforcement Hall.

That day in the martial arts competition arena, he defended me despite the intense pressure from Su Cang and the Grand Elder.

Even if I killed Hu Yian now and was brought to the Enforcement Hall, Second Elder wouldn’t make things difficult for me.”

Lin Bai said indifferently with a faint smile, showing no signs of timidity.

The elder was also aware of the events from that day when the ranking battle of the outer sect disciples took place, where the Second Elder confronted Grand Elder and Su Cang to protect Lin Bai.

Just as Lin Bai mentioned, even under the enormous pressure from Grand Elder and Su Cang, the Second Elder still managed to protect him.

If Lin Bai killed Hu Yian now, it seems the Second Elder would most likely turn a blind eye.

“Fine, just you wait, I refuse to believe that I can’t deal with you.”

This elder said through clenched teeth in anger.

“Just wait, I will soon show you.”

Immediately afterward, this elder escorted Hu Yian into the inner hall.

The elder who brought Lin Bai in smiled and said: “Wait here, I’ll retrieve your task for you.”

“Thank you, Elder.” Lin Bai replied respectfully.

The elder then also entered the inner hall.

Just as the elder stepped into the inner hall, he found that Elder Su was already waiting for him and asked, “Elder Zhang, is Lin Bai here to take the Inner Gate assessment task?”

“Yes, he is.” Elder Zhang replied.

“Good, give him the task for White Sheep City.” Elder Su said with a smile.

“You dare to go against me, watch me take you down!”

“Don’t think that with the Second Elder behind you, you can act recklessly within the Spirit Sword Sect.

I don’t even have to lift a finger to kill you!”

Elder Su said in a cold voice.

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhang frowned and said: “Elder Su, the White Sheep City task is a four-star task, Lin Bai is only at the Xuanwu Realm Ninth Level, how could he possibly complete it?”

The tasks in the Task Hall are divided into five levels based on the degree of danger.

One Star tasks are for martial artists in the Martial Realm.

Two Star tasks are for martial artists in the True Martial Realm.

Three Star tasks are for martial artists in the Xuanwu Realm.

Four Star tasks are for martial artists in the Earth Martial Realm.

Five Star tasks are for martial artists in the Heaven Martial Realm.

It was rumored that there were six-star tasks, especially provided for those in the Divine Elixir Realm, but none had appeared for many years.

After all, in the Spirit Sword Sect, there was only one Divine Elixir Realm expert now, and that was the current Sect Leader, one of the Ten Kings of Shenwu Kingdom.

“Usually these kinds of tasks are taken by Earth Martial Realm disciples for outdoor training.”

“If Lin Bai goes, the chances are that he will meet with more disasters than fortune.”

Elder Zhang had a favorable impression of Lin Bai and said with a bit of worry.

“Elder Zhang, let me tell you, even though you are an elder from the Elder Pavilion, I need to remind you, the Spirit Sword Sect in the future will be managed by the Young Sect Master, my recommendation is to not be on the wrong side.”

“Do as I say.”

Elder Su said coldly.

Upon hearing this, Elder Zhang hesitated for a moment, sighed lightly and replied, “Alright then.”

Immediately, Elder Zhang took a black scroll and left the inner hall.

“Lin Bai, this is your assessment task.

If you find it too difficult, you can refuse.”

Elder Zhang didn’t want to offend either the Sword Alliance or the Divine Alliance so when he brought the scroll over he specifically made this suggestion to Lin Bai.

Lin Bai took the scroll, and after giving it a glance, read the words “White Sheep City” written on the right side.

“Recently, a Demon Path warrior arrived in White Sheep City.

Using the lure of imparting heaven-level martial skills, he deceived young maidens to steal their wealth.

In just about half a month, he has deceived a hundred maidens.”

“After investigation by the city lord, this man is named ‘Zeng Liang,’ a warrior in the Second Level of Earth Martial Realm.

However, the highest cultivation in our White Sheep City is only at Xuanwu Realm Eighth Level, thus, nobody can oppose him.

We are truly helpless and hence, we seek help from the Spirit Sword Sect.

We hope that the Spirit Sword Sect will pity the people under heaven and send someone to eliminate this threat.”

“White Sheep City’s Lord, Zhao Yang!”

After reading this commission letter, Lin Bai muttered to himself: “A Demon Path warrior, deceiving young girls…

Well, it would be good to do something virtuous since it’s a rare trip down the mountain.”

“Warrior at the Second Level of Earth Martial Realm, it shouldn’t be too difficult.”

“More importantly, White Sheep City is only a day’s journey away from Cold Mountain City.

It’s quite near.

After I complete the task, I can head straight to Hanshan City for the auction.”

With a faint smile, Lin Bai put away the scroll.

Seeing Lin Bai finished reading, Elder Zhang immediately said, “Lin Bai, I know you want to refuse.

This task is too difficult for you.

Give it back to me.

I’ll exchange it for another task.”

“No need, Elder.

I accept this task,” Lin Bai calmly replied.

“Lin Bai, reconsider!

This is not a game.

It’s a serious matter!” Elder Zhang warned once more.

“It’s alright, Elder, I accept it,” Lin Bai said, smiling faintly.

Stepping forward, Elder Zhang said: “Lin Bai, let me tell you the truth.

This is a four-star task, generally given to the Earth Martial Realm.

The only reason Elder Su asked me to give it to you is due to your recent misunderstanding.”

“Elder Su is clearly intending to make things difficult for you.

But don’t worry, as long as you refuse, I can help you replace it.”

“Elder Su?

The Elder Su who was with Hu Yian just now?” Lin Bai asked curiously.

“Yes, it’s him,” Elder Zhang replied.

“I see.

So this man thinks I’m definitely going to die if I go to White Sheep City.

Well, you tricked me today, just wait until you fall into my hands someday.

I will definitely not spare you.”

“Elder, I’ll take this task,” Lin Bai declared.

“Also, Elder, does this count as my Inner Gate assessment task?” Lin Bai inquired once more.

“Since you have already accepted the task, I will mark it for you.

It will count as your assessment task.

Once you have completed the task, there will be a token in the custody of the city lord of White Sheep City that matches this scroll.”

“Once you’ve completed the task, you can return the scroll and token together to the Task Hall.

That will count as your task being finished.”

“But as this is an assessment task for the Inner Gate, you will not be awarded any spiritual stones once the task is completed.”

Elder Zhang marked on the scroll for Lin Bai.

“Do you understand?” Elder Zhang asked after explaining.

“I understand.

I’ll take my leave now!” Lin Bai bowed and left the Task Hall.

Elder Zhang wanted to say something more to Lin Bai, but he had already exited the Task Hall.

In the end, Elder Zhang could only sigh lightly: “Maybe, I should inform Li Qingxuan about this.

If something were to happen to Lin Bai, I am afraid neither the Second Elder nor the Sword Alliance would let me off.”

After hesitating for a long time, Elder Zhang got up and made his way to the Sword Alliance.