My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

"Isn't this it!"

Pei Shen frowned and pointed at Jiang Xiaobai.

"Huh? Him!"

The middle-aged woman followed Pei Shen's finger and looked back at Jiang Xiaobai. She sized him up and down, and then burst out laughing.

"He's at the ninth level of cultivation?"

The middle-aged woman looked at Pei Shen, her tone tinged with mockery: "Pei Shen, are you making fun of me?"

"Who's making fun of you!"

Pei Shen snorted coldly: "When have I ever joked about something like this?"

"Oh?"

The middle-aged woman's smile remained unchanged as she looked at Jiang Xiaobai again: "Then, may I ask who you are? Are you truly a ninth-realm cultivator?"

Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly.

That was a question he really didn't know how to answer.

I can't really admit that I've reached the Ninth Realm, can I?

If we let him show off his skills, wouldn't he be exposed on the spot?

Thinking of this, Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly and said, "I am Jiang Xiaobai from the Zhenbei Marquis's Mansion."

"As for cultivation level..."

Jiang Xiaobai paused, feigning calmness: "Ahem, I'm not one to value cultivation levels."

"See that?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Shen immediately said, "Young Master Jiang's state of mind and mentality are far beyond what ordinary martial artists can achieve."

"There was once a wise man who said something similar."

Prince Jiang?

That纨绔 (playboy) from the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion?

The middle-aged woman's smile deepened.

Within the capital, who doesn't know what Jiang Xiaobai's reputation used to be?

Not only did the matter of buying the top scholar's name cause a great uproar in the city, but he also indulged in all sorts of pleasures, including eating, drinking, having fun, cockfighting, and bird-walking.

Now Pei Shen actually says that this person has entered the sect at the ninth level?

And a state of mind that is extraordinary?

Immediately, the middle-aged woman turned her head to look at Pei Shen and said sarcastically, "Pei Shen, you'll say anything for my disciple."

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman glanced at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "If he can really break through this Xuanlin Armor..."

"I will not only not interfere in what happens between you and my disciple, but I will also wholeheartedly support it!"

"good!"

Pei Shen's eyes lit up immediately.

"Can……"

The middle-aged woman asked with a sneer, "What if he can't break it?"

"If he can't break it, I will never come to Tianjifang again."

Pei Shen answered without hesitation.

"elder brother……"

The woman named Ling'er became anxious upon hearing this.

"Ling'er, believe me!"

Pei Shen only glanced at the woman, his expression serious.

"interesting!"

Upon seeing this, a hint of surprise flashed in the middle-aged woman's eyes.

She initially thought Pei Shen was just being persistent, but she never expected him to actually make such a bet.

To this, she naturally didn't mince words: "It's a deal!"

With that, the middle-aged woman looked at Jiang Xiaobai again: "Then... Young Master Jiang, please."

"etc!"

After hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai did not step forward immediately, but smiled and said, "Since we've already made the bet, I'd like to make one too."

"If I can break through this Xuanlin Armor, could you also get me a set of this soft armor?"

"this……"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged woman hesitated.

The Xuanlin Armor is no ordinary item.

The materials, mechanisms, and craftsmanship used in this thing represent the most impressive achievements of Tianji Workshop in recent years.

Even if Jiang Xiaobai could break the barrier, they might not be willing to just make another set and give it away.

Besides, this is not something she can decide.

"Can."

Just then, an old voice rang out from behind.

Jiang Xiaobai turned around and saw an old man with his hands behind his back slowly walking out from the side.

The old man had gray hair and was not tall, but his eyes were extremely bright.

Especially when he came out, the people from Tianji Workshop all stepped aside to make way for him.

Clearly, this person holds a high position in the Tianji Workshop.

The old man approached, his gaze lingering on Jiang Xiaobai for a moment, and said with a smile, "If you can really break it, I will make one for you."

"Who is this?"

Jiang Xiaobai raised an eyebrow.

"This is Elder Zou from our Tianji Workshop, one of the heads!"

The middle-aged woman spoke up, "He is also the main maker of this Xuanlin Armor."

"oh!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded in realization: "So it's Elder Zou. Since Elder Zou has spoken, then this matter is settled."

"Just fixing it won't work."

Old Master Zou smiled faintly and said slowly, "Then... what if Young Master Jiang can't break it?"

"So, what does Elder Zou want?"

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Old Zou.

"Heh, if you can't break it..."

Old Zou raised his eyelids slightly and said, "Return your father's knife to our Tianji Workshop!"

"in addition."

Old Zou paused, then said, "Since Liu Guan has already left Tianji Workshop, let him come here less often in the future."

"Don't keep coming to Tianji Workshop just because you're an old friend."

Ok?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai frowned immediately.

It seems that Old Zou knew his identity.

I also know that Liu Guan has sought help from his old friends at Tianji Workshop these past few days, otherwise he wouldn't have said that.

"Old Zou..."

Jiang Xiaobai said calmly, "You've made two requests, right? So, I have to add one more."

"Can."

Old Master Zou nodded indifferently, his expression carrying a hint of arrogance: "What does Young Master Jiang want?"

"Nothing else is needed."

Jiang Xiaobai looked at Elder Zou and said slowly, "If I break it, you can go to my Marquis's residence and apologize to Elder Liu."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Old Zou's face immediately faded.

Many disciples of Tianji Workshop around also looked at Jiang Xiaobai.

No one expected that Jiang Xiaobai would make such a request to Elder Zou for the sake of Liu Guan, who had long since left Tianjifang.

"Apologize to Liu Guan?"

Old Zou frowned.

"good."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "If Elder Zou truly believes that this Xuanlin Armor is unbreakable, agreeing to it shouldn't be a problem, right?"

Or perhaps...

Jiang Xiaobai paused, then asked, "Old Zou, are you losing confidence in what you've created?"

"good!"

Old Zou stared at Jiang Xiaobai for a moment, then sneered, "I agree to your request."

"If you can truly break the Xuanlin Armor, I will personally go to the Zhenbei Marquis's residence to apologize to Liu Guan."

"happy!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded: "Then I'll go and give it a try."

After saying that, Jiang Xiaobai walked towards the center of the hall.

Upon seeing this, the surrounding martial arts practitioners all retreated.

Suddenly, a large area of ​​the lobby was empty.

Whether they believe Jiang Xiaobai is a master or not.

But Pei Shen had spoken with such certainty that they were still somewhat wary.

What if?

What if this heir of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion is actually some kind of hidden master?

If they get too close, wouldn't they be easily injured by the force of the energy?

Thus, in a short while, Jiang Xiaobai stood alone in front of the Xuanlin Armor.

Zhang Xinnian stood at the back of the crowd, looking at his heir, trying to keep his head down.

Yes, he knew how terrifying the power of Jiang Xiaobai's little gadget was.

Knowing this, he was feeling rather uncomfortable.

Pei Shen looked on with anticipation.

Tang Ningshuang stood to the side, her gaze fixed on Jiang Xiaobai.

She didn't believe Jiang Xiaobai knew anything about the One-Finger Divine Skill.

But the scene in the outer courtyard of Dali Temple had indeed happened right before her eyes.

So at this moment, she was watching with exceptional focus...