C17 Woodland

Looking at Lin Fan and Elder Mo's silhouettes, everyone in the square looked at them with a hint of disdain. A good-for-nothing who was about to be removed from the family yet was putting on such a front? Didn't he know that after the test, he didn't even have the qualifications to stay in the Lin Clan?

In the center of the plaza, at the edge of the training grounds. Narrowing his eyes, he lazily turned his head. Through the crowd, Luo Tong noticed Lin Fan and Old Mo. "Lin Fan?" When his gaze fell on Lin Fan, his face was full of ridicule. "Hehe, trash is trash. Your father is amazing, but it's useless if I don't have any descendants."

However, Luo Tong, who was mumbling, did not realize that the black cloaked man beside him had paused, as a look of doubt surfaced in his eyes. His chest rose and fell, his mouth sucked in a breath, and there were a few thick strands of black smoke at the tip of his nose.

"Did I sense it wrong?" The black-robed man's eyes narrowed as he lowered his head and hid within the crowd.

Lin Fan, who was heading towards the martial arts training field, ignored all the gazes around him. He glanced at Elder Mo behind him and nodded slightly. Then, he walked out of the martial arts arena and stood together with the Lin Clan's younger generation members.

At this moment, the burning gaze was fixated on the youth at the side of the Martial Arts Practice Grounds. Dressed in a white robe, he was an elegant gentleman with an elegant demeanor and a smile on his face. The youth nodded as he stood with his hands behind his back. They were currently chatting happily with some of the clan deacons.

The youth also felt Lin Fan's gaze, and then he signaled to the deacons before turning to Lin Fan. There was an extremely gentle smile on his face as he looked at Lin Fan, the corners of his mouth curving up slightly.

At this moment, Lin Fan's entire body was slightly trembling. When he saw the youth in white clothes, the Spiritual Energy in his Dantian constantly surged as he slightly clenched his fists. He tried his best to restrain the unstable emotions in his heart. His face was overflowing with excitement. Soon after, Lin Fan lowered his head and replaced it with a calm and collected appearance.

"Hehe, it's cousin Lin Fan. Recently coming back from the outside, I rarely see cousin Lin Fan. I wonder if your strength has improved over the past three years." The youth in white smiled as he looked at Lin Fan. Such politeness, such gentleness, it was rare for anyone to be picky about his attitude. Even the elders in the clan agreed that in the future, the Lin Clan would have another genius within a hundred years …

However, the current Lin Fan, upon seeing the youth in front of him, felt a sense of disgust. The corner of his mouth twitched. "Hmph." Lin Fan snorted. "Right."

Lin Fan's actions gave the youth a bit of a shock. Seeing that Lin Fan was unwilling to pay any attention to him, the youth's eyebrows drew out a sliver of a feminine air. However, it was quickly concealed under the young man's warm smile.

"It seems like Lin Fan still remembers what happened that year." "However, my cousin is always welcome. He will be able to knock me out of the Martial Arts Practice Grounds at any time, just like that scene from back then." After the youth finished speaking, he looked at the martial arts practice field behind him. A warm smile still hung on the corner of his mouth. Then he nodded at Lin Fan and began chatting with the other Lin Clan juniors.

Hearing the youth's words, Lin Fan gave a cold humph, his eyes a bit excited. However, this scene was not discovered by anyone and was quickly restrained.

This young man was Lin Lan, the second most talented member of the Lin Clan in the past hundred years. He was also the grandson of the Second Elder. Three years ago, after defeating Lin Fan with a single punch, his name resounded throughout the entire Southern Border Town. The entire Lin Clan would be raised as the next clan head.

He had defeated Lin Fan with a single punch. He left no face at all as he arrogantly stood in the arena, looking down on everything. Although that punch did not injure Lin Fan, it did damage his weak spirit. That scene was Lin Fan's departure from the martial arts practice field in despair amidst everyone's mocking laughter. Lin Lan's haughty, cold, indifferent, disdainful expression was deeply engraved in Lin Fan's heart.

Right now, how could Lin Fan not be excited? How could he forget that scene!

On the high platform of the Martial Arts Practice Hall, the Second Elder had naturally noticed this scene. Without hiding his smile, he turned around and said to Lin Zhannan, who was beside him. "Hehe, this boy, Lin Lan, a few days ago, you became a Superior Spirit Scholar and have been working hard outside for these three years, unlike some of the younger generation."

After the Second Elder finished speaking, he saw that Lin Zhannan's face did not reveal any signs of anger. Instead, he revealed an extremely genial smile.

"Second Elder, it's best if you restrain yourself." Lin Zhannan looked down at Lin Fan, who had his eyes closed and was deep in thought. For some reason, his eyes were filled with anticipation. Immediately after, he said to the Second Elder in an indifferent tone.

The second elder was silent and ignored Lin Zhannan's warning. Instead, he turned his head as usual and prepared to discuss with the grand elder on the left. However, at this time, the Great Elder shook his head helplessly. He waved his hand at the Second Elder and stood up. Then, he waved his sleeves and jumped up onto the martial arena.

The Great Elder turned around and gave Lin Zhentian a slight nod. His blurry gaze swept across the plaza at the bottom of the Martial Arts Practice Grounds. His eyes focused on Lin Fan who was at the end of the line. "Concentrate your mind and speak in a deep voice." Everyone, be quiet. Today is the family exam that happens once every three years. The importance of this event has been conveyed to you by your elders. However, there was one more thing to be reminded, you are the future of the clan, and this competition is only a test for the clan. According to the past practice, the top thirty would become the focus of the clan's nurturing. As for the rest, they will be allocated to the businesses to gain experience. "

"Everyone knows the rules, so there's no need to speak any further. In the competition, since we are all from the same clan, do not hurt anyone, and then, the competition will begin! "

Following the Grand Elder's shout, the youths and young girls below the Martial Arts Practice Hall instantly became nervous. This was a battle that determined their fate. Although it was a competition that belonged to a clan, it would create a chasm between heaven and earth in the future. In this battle, he had to use all of his strength.

In the Martial Arts Practice Hall, all of the people that were called walked up the stage. This extremely cold voice caused these people to be slightly startled, before they immediately released their strongest attack.

On the stage, a slightly plump youth was facing a fifteen-sixteen year old girl. The black hair at the temples of the young girl flowed down like a spring. On the corner of his mouth, there were two curved shallow dimples, as light and elegant as a blue lotus. His forehead was filled with spirit energy. In the direction that the young girl stood, there were many gazes of envy. The young girl faced the youth coldly, not missing the gaze that was cast at her.

Lin Fan calmly looked at the two people on the martial stage, appearing extremely calm. Lin Fan didn't know this chubby youth, but he still had some impression of that girl.

The young lady's name was Lin Yanran, the granddaughter of the Great Elder. However, he didn't interact much with the girl, so Lin Fan wasn't very familiar with her.

On the stage, the two of them, under the instructions of the Great Elder, started their own attacks. However, such a low-level competition wasn't worth watching. Each and every one of his simple moves was like a fight between children.

Just as Lin Fan was lost in thought while looking at the young lady onstage, a green light suddenly burst out from Lin Yanran's palm. The green light was a little purple. Upon closer inspection, one could see that the green light was just like a longsword. Carrying a sharp sword qi, he rushed towards the fat youth.

"Inferior Huang Level Martial Skill, azure and violet Sword Qi."

As the sword qi passed by, the might it brought wasn't too great. However, it caused the Great Elder on the stage to slightly raise his head. Lin Zhannan and the rest also turned to look at the narrowed eyes of the Great Elder. He couldn't help but despise this old man for a while. This old man was actually giving a small treat to his granddaughter.

The Great Elder also noticed the gazes of Lin Zhannan and the rest. However, an expression of complacency still appeared on his old face. He stroked the beard on his chin and nodded to the youth in satisfaction.

As expected, that chubby youth flew out of the Martial Arts Practice Grounds. The fat teenager on the ground rubbed his chest. Although he was not injured, he lost to a young girl. He felt a bit unhappy and helplessly shook his head before leaving.

"Lin Yanran is the victor of this match."

"Next match, Lin Lan."

When the First Elder in the Martial Arts Practice Hall regained his serious expression, he opened the book in his hand and shouted out the name with a smile on his face. He smiled in satisfaction at Lin Lan, who was walking over. Soon after, he tapped on the next name.

However, Lin Fan, who was sitting on the ground below the stage, shivered upon hearing this name. Ye Zichen frowned, while his hands couldn't help but tremble. The scene from three years ago was just like today. At the Martial Arts Practice Grounds, Lin Lan stood high up in the sky while he sat on the ground. At that time, the injured him had been in such a sorry state. It was like this three years ago, but three years later …

"Is it finally his turn?"