Lin Bai has always been cultivating the "Scripture of Five Elements".

Now having cultivated the "Qingmu Divine Thunder Secret Skill", when he was in the East Continent, after becoming a Saint, Lin Bai had sent others to search for the remaining parts of the "Scripture of Five Elements".

But there was no news at all.

And now arriving in the Northern Continent, Lin Bai learned of the news about the "Black Water Divine Thunder Skill"; naturally, he cannot easily let it go!

"If I want to enter the Sword God Family, it’s probably very difficult to make a name for myself in the Northern Continent in a short time. The only way is to go to Sky Sword City to participate in the Martial Arts Competition. This is my easiest route to step into the Sword God Family!"

"Ban Ye once said that there are still three months left until the Sky Sword City Competition begins. Now, countless Sword Cultivators from various places in the Barbaric Ancient Continent are starting to enter the Northern Continent!"

"If I can’t obtain the ’Black Water Divine Thunder Skill’ within three months, then I have no choice but to abandon it, first go to the Sword God Family to get the ’Water Mirror Sword’ and then find a way to obtain the ’Black Water Divine Thunder Skill’!"

Lin Bai meticulously planned his future actions in the Northern Continent.

According to Lin Bai’s plan, he could only stay in Black Water City for three months, perhaps not even for the full three months!

"Within three months, I must obtain the Black Water Divine Thunder Skill!"

Lin Bai stated firmly.

In the following days, Ban Ye took Lin Bai around in the Tang Family, helping Lin Bai quickly familiarize himself with the Tang Family.

Another few days passed, and Ban Ye took Lin Bai for a tour around Black Water City as well.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Bai had already been in Black Water City for ten days!

However, Lin Bai still hadn’t received any merits; the Tang Family had not yet distributed them since it had not been a full month.

This made Lin Bai a little anxious.

That day at dusk, Lin Bai and Ban Ye returned from Black Water City to their residence!

At this moment, in the shadows, a Warrior saw Lin Bai and Ban Ye return and swiftly disappeared beyond Lin Bai’s residence.

When this person reappeared, he was in a certain luxurious palace within the Tang Family.

"Young Master Tang Yang, he’s back!" The shadow appeared in the palace, urgently knelt on one knee, and respectfully said.

This shadow was, indeed, Mo Qian!

And the young man in front of him was clearly Tang Yang!

Tang Yang’s eyes flashed with brilliance, sneering, "Good kid, finally back!"

Mo Qian immediately said, "Young Master Tang Yang, give me one more chance, and I will definitely bring you that kid’s legs!"

Tang Yang looked at Mo Qian with disdain and said coldly, "You? Humph, forget it, back in the Guest Quarters, you were kneeling on the ground begging for your life!"

"Do you still think that wasn’t humiliating enough?"

When Mo Qian heard this, he was secretly furious in his heart, as this was the shame of his life.

That day was initially a good opportunity for him to rise to fame, but it was completely ruined.

Tang Yang coldly said, "Doesn’t he want to stay in the Tang Family? I’ll make sure he can’t stay! This time, neither you nor I need to take action; I naturally have a way to handle him!"

"I’ll make it so he can’t stay in the Tang Family!"

Tang Yang laughed coldly, brewing a sinister plot on his face!

Seeing Tang Yang’s demeanor, Mo Qian trembled all over, secretly glad he hadn’t offended Tang Yang; otherwise, he might not have been able to stay in the Tang Family long ago!

...

The moon was high in the sky; Lin Bai and Ban Ye sat in the small courtyard, drinking and having fun.

Ban Ye recounted his wandering life over the Northern Continent to Lin Bai, who listened with great interest, as the lifestyle of Northern Continent warriors was completely different from those in the East Continent.

This was also what attracted Lin Bai.

But at this moment, Tang De came outside Lin Bai’s small courtyard, shouting, "Lin Bai Guest Official, are you here?"

Lin Bai and Ban Ye got up and went out of the small courtyard, cupping their fists in salute.

Lin Bai asked, "Manager Tang De, visiting late at night, is there any matter?"

Tang De, holding a scroll in his hand, chuckled and said, "Brother Lin Bai, do you happen to know our eldest miss? Now she specifically names you to meet."

Lin Bai frowned, "The eldest miss?"

Ban Ye was taken aback, whispering in Lin Bai’s ear, "The eldest miss is Tang Yuezhi, one of the Tang Family’s most outstanding Tianjiao I’ve mentioned before!"

"Oh." Lin Bai nodded in realization, but when he carefully thought about it, having arrived in the Northern Continent without known connections, why would Tang Yuezhi want to meet him? He didn’t know her at all!

Lin Bai curiously asked, "The eldest miss wants to see me?"

Tang De nodded, "Yes, her maid just came to deliver the message, asking you to go over! The maid is still waiting outside the Guest Quarters for you!"

Lin Bai was stunned, somewhat baffled!

Lin Bai said, "The night is late now, can it wait until tomorrow?"

Tang De shook his head, "No! Lin Bai Guest Official, you haven’t been in the Tang Family long; now being summoned by the eldest miss should make you happy!"

"Go on, maybe the eldest miss has something she wants you to do."

"This is a great opportunity to earn merits!"

Originally, Lin Bai didn’t want to go, but hearing the words "merits", he couldn’t help but be moved.

After all, Lin Bai came to Black Water City for the "Black Water Divine Thunder Skill".

The skill requires thirty thousand merit points to exchange, and Lin Bai currently has none, which makes him anxious.

"Alright then!" Lin Bai nodded and said, "Uncle Ban Ye, then we’ll have to drink later."

Ban Ye smiled, "Alright, alright, this is your chance to prosper; I naturally won’t stop you, go ahead!"

Lin Bai nodded and proceeded to the Guest Quarters with Tang De.

Lin Bai saw a young girl waiting there.

When she saw Lin Bai and Tang De approaching, the girl smiled, "This must be Lin Bai Guest Official, I am the maid of the eldest miss, called Nie Qian’er, come with me!"

Lin Bai cupped his fists and said, "Excuse me, miss, please lead the way!"

Immediately, Lin Bai followed Nie Qian’er out of the Guest Quarters, weaving through the high-walled courtyards of the Tang Family.

Soon, the two arrived at an exceptionally quiet and elegant area.

After arriving here, Lin Bai sensed a different aura; this place was obviously where influential people of the Tang Family resided.

Nie Qian’er pushed the door open and said, "Inside is where the eldest miss resides. Lin Bai Guest Official, please proceed, I’ll be waiting outside. If you need anything, feel free to call me!"

Lin Bai cupped his fists and said, "Thank you!"

With that, Lin Bai stepped inside.

As Nie Qian’er closed the door.

After completing all these, Nie Qian’er showed a pained expression on her face.

At this moment, a charming young man approached from the shadows, laughing, "Thanks, Qian’er!"

Nie Qian’er gave the charming young man a fierce glare, speaking coldly, "After doing this, I can’t stay in the Tang Family any longer; what about the reward you promised?"

The charming young man laughed, taking out the identity token.

Nie Qian’er looked up in surprise, seeing that the merit points on that identity token were... five hundred thousand!