In just a short period of time since arriving at the Tianhai Empire, Ling Xiao killed the Dragon Crown Prince, defeated Shaw Little Monster, ascended Hell Tower, and ventured into the underground world.
Each of these events became the best material for those storytellers on the streets and alleys.
Therefore, Ling Xiao's fame is truly considerable.
Prince Wu's body trembled violently as he widened his eyes to look at Ling Xiao, yet he couldn't detect any semblance of Ling Xiao's aura on the person in front of him.
"Little friend, perhaps you're a friend of Ling Xiao, or you're feeling injustice over his death, but there's no need to impersonate him, is there?"
After watching for a while, Prince Wu suddenly laughed.
Ling Xiao shrugged, not taking off his disguise; he felt that this ambiguous situation was quite good.
It made his adversaries unsure and hesitant to jump to conclusions, which at the very least could lead to confusion in their thinking.
"Haha, whether His Highness Prince Wu believes me or not, just register my name as Ling Xiao anyway."
Ling Xiao said with a light smile.
He spoke very calmly and serenely, making it difficult for people to discern whether he was telling the truth or lying.
Yet many tried to distinguish his aura and appearance, and compared to the Ling Xiao of the past, they couldn't overlay the images of these two people no matter what.
The difference was too great.
This guy definitely couldn't be Ling Xiao; perhaps, as Prince Wu said, he's Ling Xiao's friend, using Ling Xiao's name to investigate the cause of his death.
Tian Hai Lan and Fengmo Wu were both feeling tense.
The news about the Sky Demon Sect's encirclement of Ling Xiao remained unconfirmed, leaving them truly restless and uneasy.
Having wronged Ling Xiao before, their hearts were far from calm.
What they feared most now was Ling Xiao's return for vengeance.
Yet looking at the ordinary youth before them, compared to the former bold and outstanding Ling Xiao, he bore no resemblance whatsoever.
They truly couldn't believe that this Ling Xiao was the same Ling Xiao.
"Regardless of whether you're really Ling Xiao, since you're willing to take responsibility for that kid, you must die!"
Prince Wu's face still bore a smile, but a plan was forming in his heart.
He wouldn't regard this impersonator seriously, but to vent some frustrations from disturbances in the underground world, he planned to cause trouble for the kid.
"Alright, I'll register your name as Ling Xiao! Remember, three days from now, everyone will gather here and then proceed to Surprise Thunder City together."
Prince Wu looked at Ling Xiao, laughing as he spoke.
"Thank you for the reminder, I understand. Now, may I leave?"
Ling Xiao asked as he looked at Prince Wu.
"Of course, today's selection is over, anyone who wishes to leave can, just remember to gather here three days later in the morning."
Prince Wu finished speaking and also turned to leave.
His thoughts were on this round of participating martial artists.
Among fifteen people, seven were martial artists from the Tianhai Empire, which he couldn't accept.
So, he had to enter the palace to see the Great Emperor, hoping the Four Great Empires and Zhengyi Sect would negotiate again to increase some quotas.
Of course, Ling Xiao didn't care about these matters.
He just needed to qualify for the White Tiger Summit and that was enough.
Taking advantage of the crowd still in chaos, he quietly called Red Moon and Lan Xue and left.
Lan Xue had successfully avenged herself and actually felt grateful to Ling Xiao.
But this girl had been cold for a long time, incapable of saying thank you.
However, from her willingness to leave with Ling Xiao, it was evident that she had let go of past matters and planned to live for herself again.
"You seem quite famous?"
On the road, Lan Xue suddenly asked.
"Yes, I'm indeed very famous, Ling Xiao is my real name, only a pity those people don't believe it."
Ling Xiao said with a smile.
"When the false is made true, the truth also becomes false, true and false, false and true, isn't the world just like that? But you are you; it seems I truly misjudged at the beginning."
Lan Xue, though young, spoke like a mature little adult.
"Oh, you admit you misjudged?"
"I admit, you're better than me."
Lan Xue nodded, actually noticing this during Ling Xiao's defeat of Prince White Horse and the black-clad woman.
"As long as you admit it, you and Red Moon probably have no relatives in Tianhai City, right? You can join me if you want."
Ling Xiao never minded having more helpers.
His enemies were numerous; alone, he might not be able to cope.
Red Moon and Lan Xue were both strong, despite being only twelve years old, their cultivation level was at the twelfth level of the Yin-Yang Realm, higher than his.
This showed their talent had reached terrifying levels.
Ling Xiao could also feel a special aura within them similar to Joshua Long.
It was just that he couldn't confirm it for now.
Lan Xue nodded, indicating her willingness to follow Ling Xiao.
No matter what, Ling Xiao had worked as a servant in their household for more than ten days, he was the most familiar one to her and Red Moon.
Aside from Ling Xiao, she truly didn't know whom to trust.
"Since it's , let's meet my friends."
Ling Xiao smiled, leading the two girls towards Yingjie Building.
In Yingjie Building were his friends, as well as his comrades.
Upon returning to the courtyard, Joshua Long, Dan Feng, Leng Mei, and others came forward.
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Ling Xiao returned from his perilous journey, and naturally, they needed to welcome him.
"Let me introduce, this is Red Moon, this is Lan Xue, both are basically my saviors, and from now on, we're all friends."
Ling Xiao resumed his original appearance, smiling as he introduced the two young girls to everyone.
"Many thanks to you two!"
Dan Feng and others instantly bowed to Red Moon and Lan Xue.
For them, Ling Xiao was not just their lord, but also their benefactor, carrying a life-and-death bond.
If anything happened to Ling Xiao, they wouldn't fare well either.
Now Ling Xiao returned safely, which was truly fortunate.
Their respectful gratitude left the young girls bewildered.
"No need to thank us, big brother is also our friend."
Red Moon quickly waved her hand.
"Alright then, we're all part of the same group, no need for formalities; today I'm back to have a good drink with everyone."
Ling Xiao lightened the atmosphere instantly with his carefree demeanor and sat down.
Good wine, fine food, friends accompanying—they were indeed a martial artist's grand fortune.
"It's a pity not to have the Fan Family's excellent wine, or this banquet would be even more delightful."
Ling Xiao looked at the wine; though good, it was ordinary and lacked excitement.
"Well, wait here for a moment, I'll go to the Fan Family's Qijing Tower and buy some good wine."