Zhu Tian: Becoming a Sword Master from Martial Arts

Chapter 89: Bo Xuan interrogates and instructs Lin Dong

In Dahuang County, in a forest.

Lin Dong was closing his eyes, using the power of the Devouring Ancestral Talisman to restore the empty energy in his body. Beside him, Xiao Yan was concentrating on gnawing on the huge ancient blood bat dragon.

As for Xiao Diao, he swallowed the spirit of the ancient blood bat dragon and lay directly on Xiao Yan's back, refining it quietly.

"Crack! Crack!"

In the quiet forest, there was only the burning bonfire, with crisp sounds coming from time to time. Because of Xiao Yan's presence, Lin Dong and the others did not have to worry about attacks by monsters, and it was very peaceful.

“Boy, I never thought that you actually possessed such a divine item as the Devouring Ancestral Talisman!”

At this moment, a somewhat hoarse voice sounded faintly, causing Lin Dong's heartbeat to stop for a moment. He stood up suddenly, looked around nervously, and shouted in a deep voice.

"who!"

The figure in the darkness did not show up, causing Lin Dong's blood to surge faster. He stared around anxiously, feeling that a pair of eyes were always fixed on him, but he could not detect any trace of the person in the dark.

"Little mink, stop playing dead. Where is that person?"

Having gained nothing, Lin Dong placed all his hopes on Xiao Diao, expecting that Xiao Diao, who always liked to brag about how powerful he was, could play a key role at this time.

However, the little mink that landed on Lin Dong’s shoulder tried to sense for a moment, then spoke to Lin Dong in a trembling voice.

“Lin Dong, Master Diao can’t find that person’s scent either. Why don’t you just give that thing to him? As long as you have the green mountains, you will never be short of firewood!”

"You little mink, what else can you do besides bragging? You are of no use at the critical moment!"

Lin Dong couldn't help but get angry when he heard that, but his heart was sinking. Although Xiao Diao liked to brag, he was really helpful to him. The fact that Xiao Diao couldn't even detect the slightest aura meant that the strength of the person in the dark was at least in the realm of life and death, or even higher.

"I never thought that there is a royal family of the Heavenly Demon Marten. Hehe, such a demon spirit seems to be very good for refining the spirit of spiritual treasures!"

At this moment, the voice in the darkness sounded again, shocking Xiao Diao so much that his face changed instantly. Lin Dong's face also darkened, and he spoke without thinking.

“I don’t know who you are, Senior. I am Lin Dong, the junior. If you want this Devouring Ancestral Talisman, I can give it to you. But Xiao Diao is Lin Dong’s brother in life and death. I hope that Senior will let the three of us go for the sake of Lin Dong’s gift of the talisman.”

The little mink suddenly turned his head and looked at Lin Dong. Looking into those determined eyes without the slightest hesitation, there seemed to be some starlight flowing in those small eyes. After gritting his teeth, the little mink was ready to speak.

However, at this moment, the figure in the darkness exclaimed, and there seemed to be a hint of anger in his voice.

"Lin Dong? You said your name is Lin Dong?"

After hearing Lin Dong introduce himself, Bo Xuan no longer concealed his identity and continued to joke with this careless little fellow who didn’t know how to hide the ancestral talisman.

"Buzz!"

The next moment, Lin Dong was horrified to find that a terrifying aura had descended directly upon the three brothers, suppressing the man, the mink, and the tiger, all of them on the spot, unable to move at all.

Immediately afterwards, the space in front of Lin Dong fluctuated, and an old man in a black robe and wearing a black crown stepped out of the space. He had a gloomy face and a pair of eyes with a hint of anger as he stared at Lin Dong.

Although Bo Xuan was extremely angry about Lin Qingtan's deep love for him, Lin Qingtan was still his beloved disciple after all, so even if Bo Xuan was angry, he could only sulk and would not care about it.

But Lin Dong had no relationship with Bo Xuan, yet he dared to provoke his beloved disciple, and even made him angry and sad. His crime was simply unforgivable!
Looking at the skinny old man glaring at him, Lin Dong, who was unable to move, couldn't help but choke back a beat. His heart, which had already been chilled to the bone, was chilled to the core.

Although he didn't know what grudge he had against this top-notch powerful man in front of him who was able to break through space just like the Palace Master of Jiutian Taiqing Palace he met before, Lin Dong knew that even if the three brothers tried their best, they would not be able to escape from the other party.

"Om!!"

Suddenly, a gentle force emerged from Lin Dong’s body, completely dissolving the huge aura on his body.

Although he was able to move without the imposing aura and pressure, Lin Dong did not dare to move facing the gaze of the old man in black robe in front of him.

"what?"

Bo Xuan's eyes fixed, and he subconsciously uttered a sound of surprise. After staring at Lin Dong for a few seconds, he asked softly.

"Boy, where did you get this ancestral stone?"

"Ah? Senior, what is the ancestral stone?"

Lin Dong was shocked but pretended to be confused, which made Bo Xuan unhappy and he slapped Lin Dong on the back of the head.

"Boy, if you continue to play dumb with me, even if it's for the sake of... for the sake of your young clan leader, I will have to teach you a lesson!"

After hesitating for a long time, Bo Xuan still didn't mention Lin Qingtan. He was worried that after the boy knew about it, he would go back to complain to the girl. By then, the little girl would cry, make a fuss, and even threaten to commit suicide. Wouldn't he be heartbroken?

After hearing Bo Xuan mention Lin Xuan, Lin Dong and Xiao Diao both breathed a sigh of relief, especially Xiao Diao, who felt like he had survived a calamity. Now, with the face of the Sword Saint, Xiao Diao's life was saved. It seemed that the glass of wine was worth it!

"Senior, do you know the young patriarch?"

Glancing at the speaking Lin Dong, Bo Xuan snorted in displeasure, sat down on the large bluestone, and spoke softly.

"Sword Saint, of course I know him. We drank together during the day."

"Hey, well, I'm sorry for my poor eyesight, but I wonder if this senior is the famous Lord of the Dark Palace in the Northern Xuan Territory, Senior Bo Xuan?"

Seeing that Lin Dong was about to speak, the little mink stretched out its claws and scratched it, then raised its little paws and clasped its fists towards Bo Xuan, with a smile on its face.

Bo Xuan glanced at the little marten, with a flash of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect that this young celestial demon marten actually knew him. He nodded slightly and said.

"You are quite knowledgeable, little fellow. You have even heard of my name."

“Hehe, the master of the Dark Ancestral Talisman, the famous name of Palace Master Bo Xuan, although I was far away in the Demon Realm at that time, I have heard of it.”

Xiao Diao said this quite modestly, but when he looked at Lin Dong, there was a hint of pride in his eyes, as if to say, "See, Master Diao didn't brag to you, did he?" That smug look made Lin Dong laugh. But just as Lin Dong smiled, Bo Xuan's cold gaze fell directly on him.

"Boy, can you now tell me the origin of your ancestral stone?"

Bo Xuan's gaze made Lin Dong feel confused. Since the other party knew the young patriarch and knew that he was a member of the Lin clan, why did he dislike him so much?

After suppressing the confusion in his heart, Lin Dong clasped his fists and bowed to Bo Xuan who was sitting on the bluestone, and explained softly.

“To be honest with Senior Bo Xuan, I actually found this ancestral stone in a cave when I was a child. I didn’t know its magical function. Lin Dong only learned its true name not long ago.”

"Don't give me so much nonsense. I know you won't be able to use it."

Bo Xuan rolled his eyes. How could he not know that Lin Dong could not use the Ancestral Stone? If he could, the pressure from his aura just now would not have been able to subdue Lin Dong at all.

Of course, it is also possible that he wanted to hide his weakness and was afraid of exposing the ancestral stone, but with Lin Dong's foolish personality, it is absolutely impossible. Otherwise, the ancestral stone would not automatically exert its strength later to eliminate the pressure of the aura falling on Lin Dong.

However, soon, there were some changes in Bo Xuan's eyes.

The Ancestral Stone and the Devouring Ancestral Talisman were both in Lin Dong's hands, which meant that Lin Xuan had never owned these two divine objects, but he was able to use them so skillfully. He didn't dare to compare with the Ancestral Talisman, but it was obvious that he had been able to unleash some of their power.

Hiss! Good boy, you are still hiding your abilities from me!

After regaining his attention, Bo Xuan stared at Lin Dong, his eyes slightly narrowed. The next moment, he remembered something and asked softly.

"You said you saw it when you were a kid? It was in the back hill of the Lin family in Qingyang Town?"

Lin Dong’s eyes widened instantly, and he looked at Bo Xuan in shock. For a moment, he didn’t realize how Bo Xuan knew about the Lin family’s back mountain in Qingyang Town.

"To be honest, Senior, it is true. I discovered it accidentally when I was a child, playing with my sister."

His eyes, which were not big to begin with, narrowed into a slit after hearing Lin Dong's words. After staring at Lin Dong for a long while, Bo Xuan snorted and said.

"Boy, I have to say that as the controller of the ancestral talisman and the owner of the divine object, your use of the ancestral talisman and the divine object is ridiculously poor. A random pig on the street can use them better than you."

Being scolded by Bo Xuan as being worse than a pig, Lin Dong wanted to refute, but after looking at Bo Xuan's unfriendly eyes, he chose to listen quietly.

Seeing that Lin Dong was so honest, Bo Xuan snorted coldly and did not scold him anymore. After all, if he continued to scold, this kid might not be able to bear it and go home crying. It would be terrible if his beloved disciple saw him.

"Alright, kid, for the sake of the Sword Saint, I will show you how to use the Ancestral Talisman. Although the Ancestral Talisman is different, there are some similarities. You better watch carefully!"

After hearing what Bo Xuan said, Lin Dong's eyes widened instantly and he looked at Bo Xuan in disbelief. He obviously did not expect that this senior Bo Xuan, who seemed to have a great opinion of him, would actually give him advice for the sake of the young clan leader. He quickly clasped his fists and said.

"Thank you, Senior Bo Xuan!"

"Humph, see clearly!"

In response to Lin Dong's thanks, Bo Xuan snorted with disdain. He didn't want Lin Dong's thanks. If possible, he would rather have nothing to do with this kid in his entire life.

After saying that, Bo Xuan slapped Lin Dong with one hand. In Lin Dong’s vision, the moment Bo Xuan’s palm slapped over, an endless force of darkness immediately engulfed his entire world.

The little mink looked at Lin Dong, who was clearly standing in the same place but could not sense any breath. His tiny pupils suddenly shrank and he couldn't help but gasp.

After hearing the noise, Bo Xuan looked at the little mink beside him. The latter immediately smiled awkwardly and exclaimed in praise.

"Palace Master Bo Xuan is indeed the master of the Dark Ancestral Talisman. His control over the power of darkness is simply terrifying!"

"Haha, you little Heavenly Demon Marten are quite interesting. Well, since it is fate that we meet today, I will lend a helping hand to you and this loyal little kitty."

As he spoke, Bo Xuan stretched out his hand and gently tapped Xiao Diao and Xiao Yan who had been staring at him closely. A special energy surged into Xiao Diao and Xiao Yan's bodies. Then, the demon spirit and flesh and blood that they had swallowed before were quickly absorbed by Xiao Diao and Xiao Yan.

The little mink that had absorbed the demon spirit had its demon spirit condensed a lot, and a faint vitality emanated from the demon spirit. Xiao Yan had more blood-colored scales on his body, and the dragon head behind him had an extremely small horn.

"If you want to improve your strength again, you can only find a way to restore your body yourself."

Bo Xuan stared at Xiao Diao's demon spirit and said softly, then he looked at the changes in Xiao Yan with amazement and said in surprise.

"Mutated blood is really rare. If I have the chance in the future and find tiger bones or dragon blood, or dragon bones, I might be able to shed this mortal body. I will have a bright future."

Looking at the rather kind expression on Bo Xuan's face, the little mink couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in his heart. He always felt that this kind old man in front of him seemed to be targeting Lin Dong. Could it be that the boy bullied his girl?

Just as Xiao Diao's eyes were rolling around and he was guessing something randomly, the dark power that enveloped Lin Dong instantly dissipated.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

Lin Dong, with shining eyes, had obviously gained a lot. He immediately clasped his fists and expressed his gratitude to Bo Xuan solemnly. However, Bo Xuan, who originally had a faint and kind smile on his face, suddenly turned cold and snorted.

"No need, I just do this for the Sword Saint's sake, so that no one will say that I, Bo Xuan, bully the younger generation!"

Bo Xuan said as he flicked his sleeves and walked towards the darkness. However, after taking a few steps, he stopped again, tilted his head, glanced at Lin Dong out of the corner of his eye, and said in a cold voice.

"If you dare to reveal even a little bit of what happened today, don't blame me for not giving face to the Sword Saint!"

"Please rest assured, I will keep this secret!"

Lin Dong responded with a solemn expression, clasping his fists. Although the temper of the senior Bo Xuan in front of him was very strange, Lin Dong still remembered the advice in his heart.

Although he didn't know why this senior didn't allow the disclosure of today's events, Lin Dong still kept it in mind.

Bo Xuan didn't say anything else after hearing this. He directly cut through the space, and then his entire figure disappeared in front of Lin Dong.

Looking at the empty night and thinking back to what happened just now, Lin Dong felt as if he was in another world. He didn't notice the strange look of the little mink beside him.

(End of this chapter)