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"Don't be angry. That's just his nature."
Ling Miaoyi licked her lips and said somewhat shyly.
"It's fine."
This time it was Qin Tian who spoke up, though Shen Tianming's expression was not very pleasant.
"What are you arguing about?"
At that moment, a robust figure emerged from the crowd, standing before everyone. He clearly possessed the cultivation of Channeling Realm, Fourth Layer. It was evident that this senior brother was not someone unknown in the Outer Sect.
"Nothing at all," Ling Miaoyi said awkwardly. "Brother Xu, these two are my friends. Can they join our team?"
"Since my junior sister has spoken, how could I, as her senior brother, refuse? Let's go together!"
Brother Xu waved his hand in agreement.
Su Murian, standing nearby, seemed somewhat intimidated by Brother Xu. She took a deep breath and fell silent. However, her gaze was fiercely directed at Qin Tian, who completely ignored her, not even glancing in her direction.
"Alright, let's form our team and start the mission! By the way, Junior Brother, this is your first time here, so you might feel a bit unfamiliar. Don't worry; we'll protect you from behind."
Brother Xu looked kindly at Qin Tian.
Qin Tian expressed his gratitude with a cupped fist salute.
"Haha, when I participated in the Wolf Hunt for the first time, I was already standing on my own. These mediocre people are all as timid as mice, hiding behind others to scrape by!"
Su Murian lightly snorted, her voice filled with disdain.
Although Qin Tian came from a royal background, in the eyes of cultivators, anyone not born in the Celestial Gate could be considered mediocre. This was indeed true. However, hiding behind others and living in fear was absolutely not Qin Tian's character.
One's background could not be changed, but everything else could be transformed through hard work.
Qin Tian had never given up.
Once the remaining few gathered, the Wolf Hunt team set off.
...
Half a day later, at the Demon Beast Mountain Range!
The Demon Beast Mountain Range was less than half a day's journey from the Xuan Yang Sword Sect. Within the mountain range lay countless demon beasts; thus, if not regularly purged, it could potentially trigger a Beast Tide that would threaten the mortal realm.
Therefore, this was not only a mission for the disciples of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect but also a form of protection for the mundane world.
The Demon Beast Mountain Range was painted in crimson hues.
Seven people stood atop Brother Xu's Flying Sword, gazing down into the depths below.
"Alright, we should get started," Brother Xu said as the Flying Sword slowly descended, allowing the seven of them to land on the ground. They each took out their magical tools, except for Qin Tian and Shen Tianming, who had none.
Brother Xu enthusiastically pulled out two magical tools from his Cosmic Bag and tossed them to the two.
"When dealing with demon beasts, if you don't have a magical tool and go in recklessly, it's easy to suffer losses. You should take on more missions to accumulate Merit Points and exchange for some powerful magical tools for self-defense."
Brother Xu's kindness warmed Qin Tian's heart.
However, Su Murian sneered coldly from the side, "What a joke. You've been in the sect for three years now, and not only are you barely at the Threefold Realm of Meridian Opening, but you also don't even have a magical tool. It's truly embarrassing."
"You..." Shen Tianming picked up the magical tool Brother Xu had given him and was about to charge at her when he felt a hand press down on his shoulder. He turned to see Qin Tian shaking his head slightly.
"Brother Tian?"
"Are we going to bite back just because a dog bites us? Let's focus on our missions!" Qin Tian said calmly. Shen Tianming nodded, letting out a cold snort as he glared at the dark-faced youth beside them.
"What did you say? Who are you calling a dog?"
Su Murian drew her treasured sword, ready to confront him. But Brother Xu interjected with a cold snort, "Enough! We are all fellow disciples; do you want others from the Sect to laugh at us?"
The seven of them walked forward together under the scorching midday sun, which baked the entire land with heat.
Not only did they not see a single Demon Wolf, but even more terrifying was the fact that they hadn't encountered any demon beasts at all.
"This is the outskirts of the Demon Beast Mountain Range. It's normal not to see any demon beasts. It's only been a short time since the last major purge. I'm afraid we'll have to venture deeper to hunt the Demon Wolf."
The enthusiastic Brother Xu said.
"I see."
Qin Tian nodded, finally understanding.
"With such a lack of common knowledge, how can you even call yourself a disciple of my Xuan Yang Sword Sect? If you’re not embarrassed, I certainly am!"
Su Murian, standing nearby, smiled lightly as she spoke.
Shen Tianming clenched his fists, but unexpectedly, a hand gently pressed on his shoulder. Qin Tian looked at him with a calm smile and shook his head. Shen Tianming took a deep breath and relaxed his grip.
The group of seven passed through the outskirts of the Demon Beast Mountain Range and continued deeper into the mountains.
As they stepped further in, the ground was overgrown with thorns, and the crimson hue deepened, the smell of blood becoming more intense. Even the cold wind carried a hint of Killing Intent.
"Roar!"
Just as the seven were moving forward, a beastly roar suddenly echoed through the air.
Then, a giant tiger with silver-white fur and bristling hair like needles blocked their only path.
"This is a Swift Lightning Tiger at Channeling Realm, Fourth Layer. Everyone, attack together!"
Standing at the forefront of the group, Brother Xu was calm and decisive as he swiftly drew his sword from his waist. Behind him, two disciples of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect also unsheathed their long swords. In the center of the formation, Su Murian stepped forward.
Even Ling Miaoyi and Shen Tianming, who stood at the back, prepared to take action without hesitation.
Only Qin Tian, at the very end of the line, remained motionless.
"Useless? Can't even muster the courage to draw your sword? You might as well go back to sucking your mother's milk!" Su Murian sneered at Qin Tian, her sarcasm more pronounced.
"I don't know how to use a sword," Qin Tian shrugged and replied decisively.
"Go!"
With a furious shout, Brother Xu charged forward, leading the attack. The others followed suit. Six people, six swords, their blades glimmering as the Swift Lightning Tiger was provoked, its claws aimed directly at the strongest among them, Brother Xu.
The wind howled with a Thunderous Roar, its speed astonishing.
Even Brother Xu felt every hair on his body stand on end as he suddenly dodged to the side. The ground where he had just stood was instantly carved into a deep trench by the tiger's claw.
The Channeling Realm, Fourth Layer Demon Tiger's power was evident.
The six fought with all their might, their Sword Technique pushed to its limits. After a fierce struggle lasting a moment, they finally managed to slay the Demon Tiger.
Standing at the back, Qin Tian watched as the double pupils in his right eye gradually faded away.
"So this is how the Sword Technique is executed!"
Although he had "borrowed" many Sword Techniques from the Meridian Pavilion before, he had never truly practiced them. He didn't like using swords, or rather, he didn't have a suitable sword to use. As a result, he had never been able to train with a physical sword, and thus, he really didn't know how to wield one.
The reason he had refrained from making a move this time was to clearly observe their methods and techniques of swordplay.
Just moments ago, Brother Xu had handed him a sword, and now he was witnessing authentic swordsmanship in action. He believed that this outing would allow him to cultivate his Sword Technique to its peak.
"Heh heh, did you see that? This guy is just a waste. He came along just to scavenge some treasures with us. I wasn't wrong at all!" Su Murian sneered, panting as she looked at Qin Tian.
Qin Tian remained silent, quietly following at the end of the group. He kept his head down, pondering over the Sword Technique he had just observed.
From then on, whenever danger arose, he hardly made a move. Instead, he used his double pupils to intuitively comprehend the Sword Technique. In less than half a day, he had reached the pinnacle of understanding in terms of the technique.
As for his actual combat ability, that remained unknown!
After half a day, not only Su Murian but even Captain Brother Xu began to doubt whether this kid was truly as useless as everyone claimed.
Thinking back to the rumors within the Sect, it seemed many people were saying that Qin Tian was indeed worthless.
At first, he hadn't believed it, but at this moment, even he felt a twinge of doubt in his heart.
Ling Miaoyi secretly glanced at Qin Tian. It was quite strange that he hadn't made a move the entire way. Moreover, as a disciple of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect, it was baffling that he couldn't wield a sword. It was akin to a kitchen helper in a tavern who didn't know how to cook.
Only Shen Tianming had no doubts, but he also refrained from acting rashly. Qin Tian must have his reasons for doing this.
As night fell, Qin Tian and his group arrived deep within the Demon Beast Mountain Range.
"At night, it's when the wolf packs come out to hunt. Our task isn't too demanding. If all goes well, we should be able to complete it tonight. However, there's one thing everyone must pay attention to: never leave the group."
Brother Xu spoke calmly.
"Understood!"
The others nodded in agreement, clearly aware of the importance of staying together.
"I'm not worried about the others; I'm just concerned that certain individuals might drag our team down," Su Murian said with a light laugh, glancing at Qin Tian. In an instant, the entire team, except for Shen Tianming, turned their attention to him.
Even Ling Miaoyi had begun to harbor some doubts.
Although Shen Tianming's abilities were lacking, he had at least made several moves. But what was holding Qin Tian back from acting?
"Don't worry!"
Qin Tian had nearly mastered his Sword Technique; it was time to test his skills.
"Heh, I can't trust you completely."
Su Murian snorted coldly, a flicker of fierce determination flashing in his eyes. Before leaving, his brother Su Mu Yi had told him that if he encountered Qin Tian, he should deal with him directly outside. Su Murian understood his brother's intent.
Su Mu Yi also had feelings for Gong Xueyi.
Gong Xueyi was the young prodigy of the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
Whoever married her would undoubtedly see their lineage rise within the Xuan Yang Sword Sect.
"The time has come; you will no longer see tomorrow's sunrise!" Glancing around, Su Murian chuckled to himself, then stood up, gripping his large sword. He walked to the side and said to Brother Xu, "I'm going to check the surroundings for any dangers."
"Okay!"
Brother Xu didn't take it seriously and nodded. The others also noticed nothing unusual.
Only Qin Tian felt a faint glow from his right eye, the Double Pupil manifesting subtly as he quietly clenched his fists.
"Finally unable to hold back, huh? Kid."
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