Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

"I still don’t know how to address you, senior brother?"

"Lin Yue!"

"So it’s Mr. Lin. I hope you can look after us once we enter the sect."

Yang Xiao was just as enthusiastic, his behavior sweeping aside all previous arrogance.

He might be arrogant, but he wasn’t stupid.

The Yang Family’s power and his big brother’s reputation aside, there was no need to randomly offend an Inner Sect disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain.

Yang Xiao’s actions put a smile on Lin Yue’s face, his heart swelling with satisfaction.

This was the Yang Family’s second young master—the younger brother of their star disciple.

"Mr. Yang, let’s go inside."

"I’ll follow Mr. Lin’s lead."

Many people watching revealed faces full of envy.

To be treated so by an Inner Sect disciple—only Yang Xiao could manage that.

Xu Yang watched, cold-eyed and indifferent.

Lin Yue glanced at the crowd, his expression instantly returning to indifference, and said blandly, "Follow me up the mountain in a bit. There are restrictions everywhere, so don’t wander off. Only after obtaining your disciple’s Identity Token will you be able to move freely within the sect."

"Let’s go."

Saying this, Lin Yue proceeded forward, accompanied by Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao shot a triumphant glance at Xu Yang.

"Wait."

A figure suddenly rushed up from behind.

It was Bai Yu.

Though he had the cultivation of a True Immortal, to be cautious, he only refined a second-tier fire seed and became an Outer Sect disciple.

Seeing Bai Yu, Xu Yang’s brows furrowed deeply.

What bullshit is this bastard trying to pull?

"Outer Sect disciple?"

"What do you want?"

Lin Yue turned to look, face darkening.

"I... I’m looking for Mr. Yang." Bai Yu met Lin Yue’s gaze, couldn’t help but gulp, and spoke in a trembling voice.

"Hmm?"

Lin Yue looked at Yang Xiao in surprise.

An Outer Sect disciple knew Yang Xiao?

Yang Xiao frowned, "What do you want with me?"

Bai Yu turned his eyes toward Xu Yang, smirking coldly.

"Mr. Yang, that guy’s called Xu Yang. He was in our village before."

"He’s got a second-tier Immortal Treasure in his hands."

"A second-tier Immortal Treasure?"

Yang Xiao was taken aback, then turned to Xu Yang with surprise showing in his eyes.

The look of everyone around subtly changed.

"Are you sure?" Yang Xiao stared playfully at Bai Yu.

"Mr. Yang, I’m certain!" Bai Yu nodded emphatically.

"Tsk, second-tier Immortal Treasure... The Yang Family has plenty, and the ordinary ones don’t interest me. Still, it’s a second-tier Immortal Treasure. Even gifting it to someone else is no small opportunity."

"What do you think, Mr. Lin?"

Yang Xiao flashed Lin Yue a smile.

Lin Yue’s breathing immediately turned rapid.

Second-tier Immortal Treasures might not mean much to Yang Xiao, but to him, they were an enormous opportunity.

Was Mr. Yang going to give this Immortal Treasure to him?

Lin Yue’s face was flushed with excitement.

The other Inner Sect disciples looked on, their eyes red with envy.

Damn it, that bastard Lin Yue! Beat us all to it.

"Kid, hand over the second-tier Immortal Treasure. Then kneel down and admit your fault. Maybe I’ll consider sparing you." Yang Xiao sneered at Xu Yang, the threat glaring in his eyes.

Bai Yu beside him couldn’t help but crow, "Piece of shit, didn’t you hear what Mr. Yang said? Hurry up and hand it over, kneel and beg forgiveness. Otherwise, you’ll suffer a fate worse than death."

He practically saw himself as Yang Xiao’s lackey now.

Xu Yang gave a cold laugh. "If you want to kneel, go ahead and do it yourself. As for being a dog—I’m afraid you aren’t even qualified to be one."

"You..."

Bai Yu’s face flushed with rage, his body trembling, eyes full of venomous hate.

"I say he’s qualified to be my dog, then he’s qualified. Who the hell are you?"

Yang Xiao exploded with fury, his voice chilling. "I gave you a second chance, and you dare refuse me? You think some little talent makes you untouchable?"

"I’m telling you—your second-tier Immortal Treasure is already mine."

Lin Yue’s look toward Xu Yang grew increasingly hostile.

If Xu Yang handed over his Immortal Treasure here, maybe Yang Xiao would gift it to him on the spot.

But if Yang Xiao took it away, there’d be no guarantees.

Damn little bastard, doesn’t know when to quit.

"I’ll wait for you to take it." Xu Yang grinned, utterly fearless.

The crowd erupted in uproar.

No one expected Xu Yang to be so tough in front of Yang Xiao.

Anyone watching would think he had some big background.

"Mr. Yang, there’s something else..."

Bai Yu forced down his anger at Xu Yang, caught sight of someone among the Inner Sect disciple crowd, grit his teeth, leaned in close to Yang Xiao and spoke in a low voice.

Soon enough, Yang Xiao’s eyes followed Bai Yu’s pointing finger—and lit up instantly.

"Never thought you village bumpkins had someone this fine."

Yang Xiao’s gaze burned as he stared at Bai Jie.

Compared to the girls he’d had before, Bai Jie wasn’t a stunning beauty. Yet her unspoiled purity and hint of country innocence stirred something in him.

Seeing this, Xu Yang was stunned.

Bai Yu really has lost his mind.

Idiot through and through.

Bringing Bai Jie to Yang Xiao’s attention—what do you think will happen if Bai Jie gives in to him?

"Come here."

Yang Xiao didn’t bother with courtesy, beckoning Bai Jie over.

Xu Yang looked to the side, seeing Bai Jie’s delicate face drained of color, trembling uncontrollably.

Under the crowd’s pitying stares, Bai Jie bit her lip tightly, struggled for a long time, and finally, unable to resist, walked forward slowly.

She looked to Xu Yang for help.

What was Yang Xiao’s status?

Once targeted by him, what kind of fate awaited her?

To be toyed with, reduced to a commodity.

"Tsk tsk, this girl suits me well. Follow me from now on—you’ll never lack for cultivation resources, and you’ll enjoy a status you can’t even imagine." Yang Xiao made no attempt to hide his intent.

To most people, it was obscene!

But he didn’t care.

Bai Jie’s delicate body shook violently, her lips bloody from biting, wanting to refuse, but terror had her completely caged.

She kept looking at Xu Yang.

Making him her only hope for rescue.

Seeing this, Yang Xiao’s face darkened slightly.

He grinned, walked over to Bai Jie, and murmured coldly, "Who is he supposed to be? You think he can compare with a man like me?"

Bai Jie looked utterly desperate.

Xu Yang’s expression didn’t change; seeing Bai Jie pleading, he could only sigh inwardly.

Sorry, I’m powerless.

Even if I stand up for Bai Jie now, what difference does it make?

I can’t overturn Yang Xiao’s background—Bai Jie can’t escape regardless.

Besides, he and Bai Jie were only trading favors earlier, each getting what they needed.

There was no deep attachment yet.

Help me?

Trying to drag me down with you?

Xu Yang shook his head slightly.

Bai Jie clenched her fists, fought an intense inner battle, then bit her lip and said, "How could he compare to Mr. Yang? He’s just a fool who doesn’t know his place."

Hearing this, Yang Xiao threw his head back in laughter, utterly arrogant.

Xu Yang replied blandly, "I just happened to fall into Baimu Village by accident. Did you really think I was close with them?"

Yang Xiao’s smile froze.

Before he could speak, Xu Yang sneered, "Is Black Fire Immortal Mountain the Yang Family’s playground? Has the entry exam really fallen so low—turned into a market square, bullied by a mere new sect member? I’m thoroughly disappointed."

"How dare you! Daring to insult the Immortal Sect!"

Lin Yue roared in fury.

Xu Yang met Lin Yue’s glare without fear, and declared, "Mr. Lin, do you dare step forward and debate in the halls of the Immortal Sect?"

Lin Yue’s face changed dramatically, the fire in his chest doused in an instant, sending a chill down his spine.