The Master of the Main Hall glanced at the two, smiling faintly.

"The quota for my Wind Shattering Hall is given to this young lad."

"Since you two spoke of fair play, that’s fine. I can host a competition for you."

"I’ll ask once more, are you two challenging this young lad?"

"We dare not." The two looked at Xiao Yi and shook their heads repeatedly.

"Senior Brother Xiao Yi."

"Senior Brother Xiao Yi."

The two voices called out simultaneously with delight.

But within that delight, there was an unmistakable trace of indescribable emotion.

Indeed, the two were Zhang Nanfeng and Muu Ning.

Zhang Nanfeng looked at Xiao Yi and called out, a look of admiration on his face.

Muu Ning also called out, but her face was slightly flushed amidst the expression of admiration.

Xiao Yi kept a stern face, silent.

"Ah." The two were startled.

After a moment, the two reacted.

"Xiao Yi Master... ah, Xiao Yi... Brother Xiao Yi, no, Big Brother Xiao Yi, no..." Zhang Nanfeng stammered several times.

Muu Ning, on the other hand, directly said, "Young Master Xiao Yi."

Xiao Yi smiled lightly, dispelling the coldness from his face, "Why have you come?"

Xiao Yi recalled the two’s words earlier, suddenly looking enlightened, "Are you two also candidates for the Wind Shattering Hall inheritance assessment?"

"Yes." The two nodded.

Zhang Nanfeng said, "We were originally Wind Masters."

"The competition among the Hundred Schools just ended a few days ago, and I went out for training."

"I happened to receive the notice from the Main Hall and came quickly for the assessment."

"Oh, by the way, I only met Elder Sister Muu Ning on the way." Zhang Nanfeng looked at Xiao Yi, explaining deliberately.

Muu Ning then said, "I was in seclusion in the Academic Palace and only rushed here upon receiving the Main Hall’s decree."

"However..."

Muu Ning suddenly hesitated.

Xiao Yi slightly frowned.

Muu Ning hurriedly said, "Senior Brother Xiao Yi, don’t misunderstand. It’s not that I don’t want to explain, I’m just afraid you’ll be upset if I do."

In her fluster, Muu Ning called him ’Senior Brother’ again.

Xiao Yi shook his head, not minded.

"It’s okay, I’m not one for gossip; if you don’t wish to say, then don’t."

Xiao Yi’s face was indifferent.

But this indifference, in Muu Ning’s eyes, seemed cold.

"Senior Brother Xiao Yi." Muu Ning urgently said, "After I left seclusion, my master informed me about the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb and also about the quota from Wind Shattering Hall, so..."

Xiao Yi smiled lightly, "It’s none of my concern."

But the Master of the Main Hall beside him chuckled, "I think young Xiao Yi doesn’t seem like a petty person, why the rush to explain?"

"I..." Muu Ning blushed.

"Enough." The Master of the Main Hall chuckled, "I’ll ask again, do you two want to challenge young Xiao Yi for the quota?"

The two shook their heads repeatedly.

Xiao Yi looked at them lightly, "If you two need the quota, I can give it up."

"But the Master of the Main Hall must approve."

"Give it up?" The two were startled.

The Master of the Main Hall shook his head, smiling, "I don’t mind; all are heavenly talents of my Wind Shattering Hall; it’s all the same who takes the quota."

"As long as young Xiao Yi is willing."

"Sure." Xiao Yi nodded.

The two instead shook their heads repeatedly, "What will happen if we take the quota, Senior Brother Xiao Yi?"

Xiao Yi smiled, "I have another quota."

Afterward, Xiao Yi looked at the Master of the Main Hall.

The Master of the Main Hall nodded, "I know, the quota for the Asura Hall is given to you."

"Yes." Xiao Yi nodded.

"But." Xiao Yi slightly frowned, "There’s only one quota for Wind Shattering Hall, you two..."

Two people, how to split one quota?

"It’s not crucial." The Master of the Main Hall chuckled, "The quota holder can bring several people into the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb together."

"But only the quota holder can enter the main tomb."

"Whoever among you two is stronger can take the quota to enter the main tomb; the weaker one can just enter the Ancient Emperor’s Tomb to gain some insight, still sharing an opportunity."

Xiao Yi looked at the two, "I’ll give up the quota, you two discuss it yourselves."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Xiao Yi." The two were filled with joy, repeatedly expressing gratitude.

Xiao Yi smiled lightly, "No need to thank me."

He had two quotas, the excess was of no use.

And as the representative from Wind Shattering Hall, he was just going for some training.

Therefore, giving up the quota from Wind Shattering Hall was fine.

Moreover, Zhang Nanfeng and Muu Ning are indeed exceptionally good heavenly talents.

Zhang Nanfeng, needless to say; Xiao Yi had guided him back then, and his talent in Sword Dao is unmatched among peers.

A mastery of Wind Swordsmanship, its power is astounding.

As for Muu Ning, Xiao Yi was not very familiar with her, but he knew of the rare strength of her Sky Blue Phoenix Martial Soul.

The Sky Blue Phoenix is inherently adept at Wind Control and perception.

In the history of Wind Shattering Hall, there was once a predecessor who possessed the Sky Blue Phoenix Martial Soul, one of the few legendary Wind Masters in history.

"Is this the matter for which the Master of the Main Hall summoned me?" Xiao Yi asked.

"Yes." The Master of the Main Hall nodded.

"If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave." Xiao Yi bowed.

"Yes, go ahead." The Master of the Main Hall nodded again.

Xiao Yi turned to leave, but suddenly paused, looking at the Master of the Main Hall with a difficult expression.

"Master of the Main Hall, could you help me with one thing?"

Xiao Yi wanted to leave, but Chengfeng Hall Master was guarding outside, how could he leave?

The only one who could suppress that old, rigid fellow Chengfeng Hall Master was the Master of the Main Hall himself.

The Master of the Main Hall smiled, "I know what you want me to help with. In this Main Hall, there’s nothing that can be hidden from me."

"Go, whether you choose to train or meditate, I trust you have your own plans and won’t interfere much."

"As for Chengfeng, I’ll handle him."

"Thank you, Hall Master." Xiao Yi showed his gratitude, bowed, and turned to leave.

In the room, only the three people of the Main Hall remained.

The Master of the Main Hall looked at Muu Ning and the other, "You two continue to meditate, don’t let Xiao Yi’s good intentions go to waste."

"Yes." The two nodded, bowed, and left.

...

After Xiao Yi left the study, he departed directly.

Indeed, along the way, he saw no obstruction from Chengfeng Hall Master.

With a joyful expression, he left on his own.

Little did he know, behind him, two pairs of old eyes watched his departing figure intently.

Among them, one had a playful smile, while the other’s face was solemn and authoritative.

Looking more closely, one was the Wind Shattering Hall Master.

The other was surprisingly the Master of the Asura Hall Main Hall, who should have been far away.

"If you don’t call out to this kid, he’s about to leave." The Wind Shattering Hall Master smiled playfully.

"Don’t tell me you’ve come all the way from the Asura Hall just to see this kid?"

"Can’t I?" The Asura Hall Master asked solemnly in response.

"You can, but I didn’t expect someone to be so bored." The Wind Shattering Hall Master laughed.

"I just find the kid interesting." The Asura Hall Master said calmly.

"If I’m not mistaken, this kid must have spent his days dealing with some old guys."

"It makes him seem old-fashioned, while the sharpness expected from young people is entirely concealed by his caution and maturity."

"Trying those little tricks in front of me? It’s nothing but a joke."

"Oh? Did the kid fool you?" The Wind Shattering Hall Master asked with interest.

The Asura Hall Master shook his head, "If he hadn’t put on those greedy and eager expressions, I wouldn’t have suspected him."

"If it were anyone else, they would have been deceived long ago."

"But it’s precisely his caution that makes me dare to be certain that the first seven layers of the Asura Battle Body are with him."

If Xiao Yi were here, he would definitely be stunned.

His thoughts had been seen through long ago.

Of course, someone of legendary status like this couldn’t be easily deceived by him.

The Wind Shattering Hall Master smiled, "Shall I take him down for you?"

"No need." The Asura Hall Master shook his head, "Even if my guess is correct, it’s still his possession."

"The difficulty of cultivating the Asura Battle Body is not something ordinary people can achieve; he being able to cultivate it is already a great achievement."

The Wind Shattering Hall Master bore a teasing smile, "Old fellow, don’t tell me you’ve taken a liking to this kid, for your successor’s position..."

"No." The Asura Hall Master shook his head.

"No?" The Wind Shattering Hall Master smiled, "Then what about those 20 blocks of Asura Ancient Stone? Such a grand gesture isn’t something he should have."

"You know?" The Asura Hall Master furrowed his brows.

The Wind Shattering Hall Master smiled, "What in this world can be hidden from me?"

"It’s merely compensation." The Asura Hall Master blurted out.

"Compensation?" The Wind Shattering Hall Master slightly furrowed his brows.

The Asura Hall Master nodded, "As you can see, this kid is outstanding in every aspect, do you think that guy can’t see that?"

"But he still forced the kid to leave."

"If this kid hadn’t joined the Wind Shattering Hall and hadn’t joined the Asura Hall, would he have been subjected to such targeting and injustice?"

"That action of his was excessive."

The Asura Hall Master’s expression suddenly turned solemn and grim.

"Those disputes long buried in the years should not be imposed on this kid."

"Our old grudges should not be taken out on him."

"He even became a Dean; completely unworthy as a teacher."

The Asura Hall Master suddenly flicked his sleeve, his face filled with anger.

...

End of third Chapter.