One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

He laughed heartily, even slapping his thigh hard to reveal his few remaining teeth.

It stands out particularly well under the dim light, giving it a comical, old-fashioned charm.

"Just because of what you said! It's against my temper!"

Xia Liuqing stopped laughing and pointed at Wang Xuan with her finger.

"Upright and honest! Unlike those hypocrites who spout righteousness and morality but are actually wicked and immoral! Okay, I'll help you with this!"

He paused and added:

"Perfect timing. I've been wanting to talk to that foreigner about something lately, so I'll just let you along."

As he spoke, Xia Liuqing unabashedly reached into the pocket of his rather old-looking coat and rummaged around for a while before pulling out a rather stylish smartphone! The scene was rather incongruous.

He skillfully unlocked the screen, opened his contacts, swiped a few times, found a number, and dialed it directly.

"Du...du..."

The phone rang only twice before being quickly answered. Clearly, the person on the other end seemed to be fully conscious.

"Hello? Xia?"

A deep, slightly magnetic male voice, with a somewhat peculiar but exceptionally clear pronunciation, came from the receiver, speaking fluent Chinese.

It just had a slightly noticeable foreign accent. It was Barron's voice.

"Hey, foreigner, did I disturb your 'yoga'?"

Xia Liuqing chuckled twice, her tone familiar yet slightly mocking.

“An interesting young man has come to me, and he specifically asked for you by name.”

Barron on the other end of the phone seemed to pause for a moment, then his voice held a hint of curiosity:

"Looking for me? Who?"

"Here, you tell him yourself!"

Xia Liuqing didn't explain much, just chuckled and casually tossed her phone toward Wang Xuan, as if she were throwing a rock rather than an expensive phone.

Wang Xuan raised his hand and easily caught the phone, his movement fluid and natural. He held the phone to his ear, his tone remaining as calm and gentle as ever:

"Hello? Is this Mr. Barron? Hello."

On the other end of the phone, Barron was curious after hearing Xia Liuqing's nonsensical words.

Immediately, a strange, unusually young, and calm male voice came through the receiver. This made him even more puzzled.

Barron maintained basic politeness, but his voice carried a clear sense of scrutiny and distance.

"You're the one who's looking for me? What's up? We don't seem to know each other."

Wang Xuan didn't beat around the bush; he went straight to the point and stated clearly:

“Mr. Barron, I apologize for bothering you. I am here to ask you for something.”

"Are you asking for something?"

Barron's voice was filled with even more doubt.

Next, the two had a brief but efficient "discussion" over the phone.

Wang Xuan's words were always frank and direct, demonstrating his determination to obtain the Six Treasuries Immortal Thief.

Without showing any intention to threaten or seize, the discussion always revolved around "transactions" and "conditions".

Barron, however, maintained a high degree of vigilance and scrutiny throughout.

Ultimately, Baron neither immediately agreed nor outright refused.

After another period of silence, he gave a cautious response:

"This matter... is of utmost importance. It cannot be decided in a few words over the phone. We need to meet and discuss it."

Wang Xuan readily agreed.

"time and location?"

Barron seemed to ponder for a moment on the other end:

"I'm not in China right now. About a month from now, Xia needs to contact me."

The specific meeting location and time... will be discussed later.

"Okay, it's a deal."

After Wang Xuan finished speaking, he said no more and tossed the phone back to Xia Liuqing.

Xia Liuqing took the phone, seemingly unsurprised by the outcome of Wang Xuan and Baron's conversation, and chuckled into the phone:

"See you later, foreigner."

Xia Liuqing put away her phone, looked at Wang Xuan, and grinned:

"All done! Kid, just wait, I'll take you to see that foreigner in a month!"

Chapter 14 I'll fight Zuo Ruotong?

The call with Barron ended, and the phone screen went dark.

The first step in seeking the Six Treasures Immortal Thief from Baron has finally been taken; now, all that remains is to wait for the meeting a month from now.

The atmosphere in front of the cabin seemed to have relaxed a bit.

Xia Liuqing stuffed the old cell phone back into her pocket, and her gleaming old eyes darted around to Wang Xuan, looking him up and down with undisguised curiosity and... a kind of eager anticipation.

He rubbed his hands together, his playful old man spirit returning, and grinned, saying:

"Kid, now that we've finished talking business, we're just killing time anyway."

"Seeing how much skill you've hidden, this old man is itching for a match. How about we have a little spar, son and son, to loosen up our muscles?"

His words seemed casual, but they were actually a test. Wang Xuan's background was too peculiar, and he couldn't fathom his cultivation level. Although he appreciated their conversation, in the world of supernatural beings, strength ultimately prevailed.

He was curious to see just how good this young man, who claimed to combine the methods of the San Yi Sect with the origins of the Quanxing Sect, really was.

Upon hearing Xia Liuqing's challenge, a glint of light flashed in Wang Xuan's eyes, and he became interested.

Over the past five years, he has cultivated diligently day and night, and with the help of the system and his own efforts, he has pushed the Reverse Life Triple Stage to the third stage. His internal Qi is as vast as the sea, and his physical functions have undergone tremendous changes.

But all of this was done alone in the undisturbed mountains and forests.

His most practical experience came from sparring with the wild beasts he occasionally encountered in the mountains—black bears, wild boars, leopards, and the like.

However, those were ultimately just ordinary wild beasts that had not yet attained Qi, fighting based solely on their animal instincts. To deal with them, let alone someone at the current third level of cultivation, was futile.

Even if Wang Xuan had only just mastered the first level of Reverse Life, it would have been more than enough to test his true strength, let alone accumulate experience in fighting against "Outcasts".

Xia Liuqing's suggestion was exactly what he wanted.

"Since you, sir, are in such a good mood, I will naturally keep you company."

Wang Xuan smiled slightly, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and performed the gesture with a graceful and natural air.

“That’s perfect. Over the years, I’ve been working on my own behind closed doors and lack experience in dealing with others. I hope you will be kind enough to give me some guidance.”

Seeing this, Granny Jinfeng silently took a dozen steps back, making room for her.

She adjusted her reading glasses, a hint of concern showing in her cloudy eyes.

She also wanted to see what kind of methods this mysterious young man possessed.

The two stood facing each other, several feet apart.

The night breeze seemed to have wisely stopped blowing, and the chirping of insects in the forest fell silent, instantly creating a solemn atmosphere.

"Boy, be careful!"

Xia Liuqing gave a low shout and stopped talking nonsense.

His thin body trembled slightly, his Qi flowed around him, and he raised his hands, bringing his index and middle fingers together to form a sword finger!

The next moment, he tapped his hands in quick succession, his movements as fast as lightning!

"Huh! Huh!"

Two incredibly condensed and almost invisible sharp finger winds tore through the air, emitting a sharp whistling sound, like venomous snakes emerging from their holes, one on the left and one on the right, striking Wang Xuan's vital acupoints on his shoulders with extreme cunning!

It was one of Xia Liuqing's signature techniques—the Soaring Finger! The finger strikes were solid and incredibly penetrating!

However, what seemed like an incredibly fast and unavoidable attack to ordinary superhumans appeared to Wang Xuan as slowed down several times over!

The Triple Rebirth brings not only an increase in strength, but also a leap forward in all aspects of life level. Dynamic vision and nerve reaction speed have far exceeded the scope of ordinary people's understanding.

Just as the wind was about to strike, Wang Xuan's figure swayed only slightly, as if it were just an illusion.

The two sharp gusts of wind grazed his clothes and struck the ground behind him with two "plop" sounds, leaving two bottomless holes.

Almost at the same time, Xia Liuqing felt a blur before her eyes!

Wang Xuan, who was originally standing several feet away, vanished into thin air like a ghost!

The next instant, a faint gust of air disturbed my side!

"what?!"

Alarm bells rang in Xia Liuqing's mind, and his scalp tingled instantly! He was incredibly experienced in combat.

My instinct was to twist and defend myself, but my body's reaction speed couldn't keep up with my thoughts at all!

A slender, pale, and seemingly harmless hand appeared beside him without his noticing, and casually slapped towards his old face!

There was no grand gesture, no violent flow of Qi, just a simple slap.

A crisp, clear sound rang out, exceptionally distinct in the silent night sky.

Xia Liuqing felt an overwhelming force that was completely irresistible coming from her cheek, as if she had been hit by the side of a speeding truck.

I saw stars before my eyes, my ears were ringing, and my body was lifted off the ground completely out of my control. I spun 720 degrees in the air and then "plop".

It landed solidly on the grass a few meters away, kicking up a cloud of grass clippings and dust.

The scene was very quiet for a moment.

Grandma Jinfeng, standing in the distance, stared in disbelief, her reading glasses slipping down to the tip of her nose.

Xia Liuqing was stunned by the slap and lay on the ground for a long time, unable to come to her senses.

He had lived for nearly a hundred years, seen all sorts of storms, and fought countless people, but this was the first time he had been slapped away in such a humiliating way!

I didn't even see how the other person got close!

"Cough cough..."

After a while, Xia Liuqing struggled to get up from the ground. A clear handprint on her old face was red and swollen, and her hat had fallen off, revealing sparse white hair. She looked quite disheveled.

He shook his still slightly dizzy head and looked at Wang Xuan, who was still standing in the same spot, dressed in white and spotless. His eyes changed completely.

There was no longer any contempt, but instead immense shock and solemnity.

"Good lad! I really... I really underestimated you!"

Xia Liuqing spat out the bits of grass in her mouth, her voice somewhat muffled.

"This old man has really misjudged you this time!"

He knew that the other party had definitely held back just now.

If that slap had contained murderous intent, or if the force had been a few degrees stronger, his head would probably have been smashed like a watermelon.

"Old sir, you flatter me."

Wang Xuan nodded slightly, his tone remaining calm.

Xia Liuqing blushed, feeling even more embarrassed. He took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening.

"Looks like if we don't get serious, we're going to lose all face today!"

He growled and suddenly pulled out a pair of gloves from behind him (it's unclear where he pulled them from).

These gloves have a rather unique and ornate design, and are brightly colored.

He put the gloves on his hands solemnly.

The next moment, Wang Xuan clearly sensed that Xia Liuqing's aura suddenly changed!