Chapter 88: Chapter 88: Take them all!
In the forest.
Five figures swiftly shuttle, the foremost figure suddenly stops.
"Su Xiao, why did you stop?" Leng Bai puzzled.
Su Xiao ignored him, looking at Lin Xiu, "Junior Brother, you should have some understanding of the Fire Energy Hunting Competition, right?"
"Yeah."
Lin Xiu nodded.
Hearing this, Su Xiao's gaze shifted to Du Chaoping, who was at the back of the group.
"Junior Brother, since you know, then you should also understand that a balanced team strength is needed to ensure the team has no weaknesses, so we can better navigate this forest."
Su Xiao gets straight to the point.
When facing Lin Xiu's proposal initially, He was drawn to his strength, and since Leng Bai was also willing to join, he agreed.
If he had known that Lin Xiu would bring Du Chaoping along, he definitely wouldn't have agreed.
After all.
In this forest leading to the inner courtyard, they need to face the seniors from the previous year.
Two teams clash, each wanting to protect their fire energy.
'I don't expect the team members to be incredibly strong, but at least they shouldn't lag behind, or else, if one person falls into a disadvantage, the entire team will suffer.'
"Su Xiao, don't blame Lin Xiu. If you meet other people later and you have better candidates, I can voluntarily withdraw."
Du Chaoping quickly spoke up.
"Don't speak for now. Since things have happened, I'll accept the outcome."
Su Xiao signaled Du Chaoping not to worry, his gaze always fixed on Lin Xiu, somewhat curious, "But, Junior Brother, I want to know if you have any other reasons?"
If Lin Xiu didn't know about the Fire Energy Hunting Competition, that would have been one thing.
But it's quite obvious.
Lin Xiu knows, yet he still wants to choose? Why?
"Yes, Lin Xiu, can you tell us now?" Leng Bai leaned closer, he had been curious for a long time, "What's the use of this Fire Energy? I see those seniors from the inner courtyard seem to care a lot about it."
He felt that if it weren't for the elders present, those seniors might have rushed up to snatch it the next second.
"I must make it clear, I've only heard about it."
Lin Xiu, worried about being continuously asked for details, stated the premise first before beginning to explain.
He had read the original works and knew much more about the inner courtyard than Su Xiao and Xiu Yan.
Among them, regarding the aspect of Fire Energy.
Whether it's the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower or the "Dou Technique Pavilion" and the "Qi Method Pavilion," they all require Fire Energy.
And the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower is the most outstanding facility in the inner courtyard of Jia Nan Academy, which can help refine Dou Qi, rapidly enhance strength, and accelerate Dou Qi cultivation speed.
And as for the Dou Technique Pavilion and the Qi Method Pavilion, it goes without saying.
Compared to the outer courtyard, the inner courtyard is more lenient in its system, with no such thing as courses.
Everything relies on Fire Energy!
"Only seven days can be received in a month? Apart from this, you have to earn Fire Energy through tasks or the arena?" Learning about the way to obtain Fire Energy, Leng Bai immediately tightened the Black Fire Crystal Card in his hand.
After understanding the function of the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, he finally had a clear understanding of the purpose of Fire Energy.
Now Leng Bai also understood why Su Xiao would make things difficult for Lin Xiu.
After all,
With Fire Energy being so important and seniors from the inner courtyard coming to snatch it, the importance of the strength of teammates is self-evident.
At this moment, Leng Bai's gaze towards Du Chaoping couldn't help but reveal a hint of disdain.
Not even a Dou Grandmaster, isn't he just a burden?
"Junior Brother, I'll just give you the Fire Energy directly, and then you four can leave." Du Chaoping didn't want to hold Lin Xiu back, but he was clear about his own strength.
Even when hurrying along, he was still the slowest among the five.
Knowing that he couldn't protect the Fire Energy anyway, Du Chaoping directly decided to give it to Lin Xiu.
It's always better to give it to one of your own.
"Senior Brother, don't give up on yourself. Who says being weak means you're useless? Even weakness has its uses."
Lin Xiu patted his shoulder.
At these words, Du Chaoping lifted his face filled with doubt.
Su Xiao, Xiu Yan, and Leng Bai also turned their curious gazes towards Lin Xiu.
"Leng Bai Senior Brother, do you think Fire Energy is important?" Lin Xiu turned his gaze.
Leng Bai paused, nodding vigorously. "You said the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower is so powerful, it's the qualification to enter the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, so of course it's important."
"Then do you think five days of Fire Energy is enough?" Lin Xiu asked again.
"Of course it's not enough," Leng Bai replied without hesitation, then quickly changed the subject, "Do you have a way to obtain Fire Energy?"
"Are you planning to snatch it back?" Before Lin Xiu could speak, Su Xiao was the first to react, looking at him in astonishment.
Under the gaze of the other four, Lin Xiu nodded.
"Wow, Lin Xiu, that's brilliant!" Leng Bai exclaimed, clenching his fists and palms, a shiver running through his body as if an electric current passed through him, making him excited.
Yes!
Why should they just let the seniors snatch it? Fire Energy is so important, they can also snatch it from others.
Du Chaoping's face also showed surprise, startled by Lin Xiu's idea.
After learning about the function of Fire Energy, he was still thinking about how to protect it given his weak strength.
He didn't expect his junior brother to change his mindset already!
However,
Su Xiao and Xiu Yan, upon receiving Lin Xiu's affirmative answer, did not show joy. Instead, they furrowed their brows.
"Lin Xiu, do you know what the consequences of doing this mean?" Su Xiao spoke slowly, his tone somewhat grave.
Leng Bai noticed something unusual and asked, "Su Xiao, what do you mean? Don't beat around the bush, just say it."
"As far as I know, there's a tradition every year for Outer Court students to enter the Inner Court, meant to temper their character and prevent them from being too arrogant," Su Xiao's brow furrowed deeply. "If we retaliate, it means breaking the tradition. If unsuccessful, it's one thing, but if successful, it will definitely provoke retaliation!"
"Isn't that too extreme?" Leng Bai's mouth hung open, suspecting Su Xiao was exaggerating.
However,
Xiu Yan took over, his expression solemn. "No, Su Xiao is speaking the truth. You don't understand the Inner Court, so you don't know. The Inner Court is divided into many factions, and the fifty students admitted each year are quickly divided among these factions."
"If someone from a certain faction suffers losses at our hands, it's like their faction losing face and being ridiculed by other factions. In the future, they will definitely target us within the Inner Court."
With that said, Xiu Yan looked at Lin Xiu. He believed that since Lin Xiu knew about the Inner Court's Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower, he must also understand these factions.
"That's right. If someone suffers losses, their faction will indeed lose face and be ridiculed by opposing factions. The other side will surely be infuriated."
Facing the gazes of the other four, Lin Xiu calmly spoke, a slight smile tugging at the corners of his mouth. "But that situation is based on inequality. What if we snatch all the seniors from this year? If everyone suffers losses at our hands and loses face, who can laugh at others then?"
As soon as he finished speaking,
Su Xiao and Xiu Yan's eyes widened.
Both of them wanted to advise Lin Xiu to stop, but Lin Xiu's thinking was unique, directly turning the tables and playing with the concept of equality among people.
Indeed.
If they fail to snatch all the seniors from this year for the Fire Energy, then no one would have the right to mock others.
But the premise is, can they really snatch all the seniors?
You should know, besides the eight teams from the previous year, there are also two formidable teams, the Black and White Teams!
Those people are the elite of several generations in the Inner Court.
In fact, the strongest team, the White Team, is led by one of the top hundred powerhouses within the Inner Court every year.
It's precisely because of this understanding that Su Xiao and Xiu Yan's reactions were the most intense.
Surprisingly, Leng Bai's expression was relatively normal.
He stared at Lin Xiu for a few seconds, then suddenly raised a thumbs-up. "Junior Brother, you're damn genius."
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