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  Young master.

  Wang Tingyi stepped out of the temple and immediately heard a surprised voice.

  Commander Zhao Dongqi of the Imperial Guard.

  "Master, you've finally come out, nothing's wrong, it's great."

  Zhao Dongqi quickly welcomed him, and behind him, there were two guards following, but these two guards only had the cultivation of high-ranking warriors.

  "Huh?"

  "Master, over there, have you seen grandfather?"

  Nothing.

  "This... The old master was very worried when he learned that the young master had taken on this task, and has already gone to look for him. He left about an hour ago, let's see if we can wait for a while?"

  Wang Ting fell silent for a moment and nodded slightly.

  He needs to find a quiet and safe place to take the Elixir of Life, step into the realm of high-ranking swordsmen. The royal family, which has a great swordsman, two high-ranking swordsmen, and seven mid-ranking swordsmen, is obviously a good choice.

  In the temple, people come and go.

  The surroundings of the temple were much more lively than the temple itself.

  Due to the emergence of this temple task, the entire Bishui City has become much more prosperous. In the past, it was rare to see big shots and great swordsmen, but now they can be seen frequently in the square outside the temple. From time to time, you can also see some luxurious carriages pulling certain young masters or noble family members to wait quietly outside the temple.

  By the side of the pool, there were still many merchants constantly buying goods from the swordsmen coming out of those temples, trying to make the biggest price difference by reselling. In the more distant squares and small gardens, there were also many young men and women strolling around, enjoying the sunlight filtering through the trees while experiencing this rare prosperity.

  "Huh? Isn't this Zhao Dongqi's guard and our genius swordsman Wang Tingge?"

  Wang Ting and Zhao Dongqi didn't wait for long, a team of people quickly walked out of the temple, led by none other than Xu Bieshan's great swordsman.

  "Sir Hushen Shan."

  Seeing Xu Bieshan, Zhao Dongqi nodded politely.

  But Wang Ting didn't even bother to respond.

  A formal swordsman can meet with nobles without bowing, this is a rule throughout the continent and can be used universally in any country.

  Xu Bieshan nodded and didn't say anything, but a high-ranking swordsman behind him looked at Wang Ting with a hint of a smile: "I wonder what gains Wang Ting has made on this trip to the task area? As a genius swordsman from our Bishui City, it's impossible for you to return empty-handed."

  "Third Uncle."

  At this time, a middle-aged man behind the high-ranking swordsman suddenly said in a low voice, then to Sir Xi Bie Shan: "Third Uncle, don't you think that this Wang Ting is somewhat similar to the mysterious figure we encountered when we attacked that elf tribe not long ago?"

  "That mysterious figure?"

  "Yes, it is said that the Star Crystal was stolen from Hai Ming Tong Lai, Chang Le Shao Ye, and Lü Shuang Jian Shi by a mysterious master, who seems to be able to appear and disappear at will... At that time, all of us high-ranking swordsmen and great swordsmen present could call out each other's names. It is impossible for the person who stole their precious items to be one of the high-ranking swordsmen present at the time. The only possibility is that this person has been hiding in the shadows all along. Therefore, I wonder if this mysterious master might be the same person as the one we saw earlier?"

  "Hah, Old Six, you must be crazy from thinking about the gold coins! Although Young Master Chang Le offered a reward of 10,000 gold coins to find out the whereabouts of that mysterious master, don't compare him to Wang Ting. This guy has just started his swordsmanship training, while that mysterious master stole a large number of Star Crystals right under the noses of the four great swordsmen! Do you think Wang Ting has this kind of ability?"

  A high-ranking swordsman next to him chuckled and thought that middle-aged man was a bit paranoid.

  "It seems I overthought this."

  "Not necessarily."

  Xu Bie Shan's eyes gleamed with a hint of sharpness: "It's better to believe in its existence than to doubt it, the Chang family is indeed a prestigious clan that can't be underestimated. Even compared to the Xi Feng family, they are still one step ahead. If we can establish a connection with the Chang family, we will definitely soar to great heights. Therefore, we cannot afford to miss any opportunity. Xu He, go personally and bring some precious medicine to make contact with Young Master Chang Le."

  "Yes."

  A middle-aged man called Xu He respectfully responded with a hint of surprise in his eyes.

  After instructing, Xu Bieshan and his party did not waste any more time with Wang Ting. Except for Xu Bieshan deeply remembering Wang Ting, the others quickly followed him to leave the square.

  Seeing these people leave, Zhao Dongqi slightly furrowed his brow.

  "The Xus are getting more and more arrogant, aren't they... just because they've got a connection with Master Xi Fang..."

  Wang Ting didn't say anything, or rather, he didn't take this matter to heart at all.

  Different people, different mental states, and different positions naturally lead to different concerns.

  After waiting for about an hour, a middle-aged man with three points similar to Wang Ting came out from inside the temple with a tired face.

  Seeing this middle-aged man, Zhao Dongqi hastily went forward: "Sir!"

  It was obvious that this middle-aged man was none other than Wang Ting's biological father, the high-ranking swordsman Wang Dongsheng.

  "Old master, Zhou Yue and the three elders..."

  Seeing the team that originally went together with three people, only Wang Dongsheng came back, and Zhao Dongqi had a faint sense of foreboding.

  "Those damned spirits, their archery was incredibly mysterious, we hadn't even reacted yet, and Zhou Yue had already been shot dead. And the three elders, in order to protect me, stayed behind to entangle with those spirits, ultimately dying under their arrows."

  Wang Dongsheng said with a heavy tone, his face filled with sorrow.

  "This... this..."

  Wang Ting recalled from his memory that Zhou Yue and San Lao were both mid-tier swordsmen who were loyal to the patriarch Wang Dongsheng's faction. They were also two of the seven major mid-tier swordsmen in the family who strongly supported Wang Dongsheng.

  The cultivation of a mid-tier swordsman in the royal family is indeed equivalent to that of an elder or a high-ranking priest, but compared to those elves from the Upper Spirit Realm...

  Not enough for the other party to kill.

  Wang Ting glanced at Wang Dongsheng, who nodded slightly.

  "It's good to be back, it's good to be back."

  At this time, he didn't have the heart to reminisce either.

  "Alright, let's head back first."

  Two mid-tier swordsmen died suddenly in the family, which was a huge blow to the entire family's power. Especially for the position of the head of the family, the eldest elder had been eyeing it covetously. Previously, because there were three mid-tier swordsmen including Zhao Dongqi supporting him, and he himself was also a high-tier swordsman, he could still suppress the situation. But now...

  The forces of both sides have been balanced, and as the head of the clan, he has made such a big mistake. The people of Dalao Yimiao will definitely use this to make a fuss.

  "I won't go to the family gathering."

  Wang Ting had planned to go to the Wang family, originally to find a quiet place to take the Elixir of Life and complete his transformation, quickly entering the high-level swordsmanship training phase. However, now it seems that the Wang family is also a place of right and wrong.

  "Not going anymore..."

  Wang Dongsheng was taken aback for a moment, then nodded: "If you don't go, then so be it. Return to the academy early and don't linger outside. Becoming a core student of the Xuanhuan High-Level Swordsmanship Academy is the right path."

  Zhao Dongqi saw this and opened his mouth to persuade: "Master, at this time if young master were to go with us..."

  "Never mind, I'll handle family matters myself."

  Wang Dongsheng waved his hand and resolutely refused: "Alright, return as soon as possible. If you need anything, just say it, I'll have someone take care of it and send it over."

  "No need, I'll take my leave first."

  Wang Ting nodded and soon left the outer circle of the temple.

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