Although Sha Lin knew it was Ling Xiao who killed Sha Diao and Bai Yin, he had no evidence.

Could he possibly let the Black Wolf Soldiers testify?

Don’t be ridiculous, those people would only complicate matters further. If the Eight Immortals Mountain found out that the Sha Clan was colluding with the Black Wolf Soldiers, even if they weren’t afraid, it would undoubtedly cause a lot of trouble in the end.

The higher-ups of Eight Immortals Mountain would have to punish the Sha Clan just for appearances.

It’s really not worth it.

So this time, even though Ling Xiao killed Sha Diao, he could only endure it and also had to guard against the Dark Clan causing trouble for the Sha Clan.

A mere Ling Xiao truly left the Sha Clan at a disadvantage.

"Damn Ling Xiao, given the chance, I will not let him off! Someone, take substantial gifts and visit the An Hua Elder of the Dark Clan."

The only thing Sha Lin could do now was to ally with An Hua.

He had learned from the scouts that An Hua was not on good terms with Ling Xiao, so perhaps he could get some help.

Naturally, Ling Xiao had no idea what tricks Sha Lin was pulling behind the scenes.

At this moment, he was training in his room with the "Wolf Travel Thousand Miles" body movement technique.

As a top-grade Jade Level body movement technique, "Wolf Travel Thousand Miles" assesses and analyzes the wolf’s combat body movements comprehensively.

The resulting body movement technique is quite bizarre.

If Ling Xiao used it in human form, it already surpassed most high-grade Jade Level body movement techniques.

And when used in the form of the Black Wolf General, it becomes even more elusive and terrifying.

Currently, it even surpasses the Shadow Step and is faster than the Rapid Light Movement.

Of course, the Shadow Step and Rapid Light Movement will still be superior in the future, but what suits best is the best.

Ling Xiao was cultivating the "Wolf Travel Thousand Miles" now to enhance his combat power.

This body movement technique was his reward for killing the Black Wolf General, obtained from the Dark Tower.

The reason he chose a body movement technique over martial skills was that Ling Xiao found no martial skills in the Dark Tower that suited him well.

Moreover, he currently had the Purple Qi Eastward Sword, Explosive Thunder Formula, and Magma Storm, so he could delay on martial skills and secret techniques.

The martial skills he most desired were the ones he could comprehend from the Shadow Black Gourd, which should be exceptionally good.

While he was training, there was a knock on the door from outside.

Ling Xiao opened his eyes to see Heiye Wuguang, then walked out, not wanting to disturb Lin Yang and Qinɡ Luan Hua’s cultivation.

"Greetings, Grand Elder!"

Despite any differences, Ling Xiao maintained respect for Heiye Wuguang on the surface, as he had helped him before. Although he was targeting him now, it was more to make him his adopted son rather than out of spite.

It was understandable.

Different people naturally require different approaches.

He wouldn’t treat An Hua and An Yexing with such respect.

"Boy, you’re quite ruthless, killing so many people."

Heiye Wuguang said with a smile.

"Is the Grand Elder here to punish me?"

Ling Xiao asked.

"Not at all; actually, the Clan Leader and the An Hua Elder initially wanted to punish you, but I stopped them.

The Dark Clan allowing those people to act against Qinɡ Luan Hua and Lin Yang means punishing you would be unreasonable.

We can’t have the Dark Clan performing such unfair acts, or how would we earn the disciples’ trust in the future?"

Heiye Wuguang shook his head and said.

"Thank you, Grand Elder, for speaking up for justice."

Ling Xiao breathed a sigh of relief.

Though he wasn’t afraid of a confrontation, it was always a hassle. Now that Heiye Wuguang blocked it, it surely worked in his favor.

"You’re actually thanking someone? Never mind, I didn’t do it solely for you, but for the whole Dark Clan."

Heiye Wuguang shook his head, "I came this time to announce your reward.

You killed the Black Wolf General and avenged our Eight Immortals Mountain disciple Bai Yin.

Furthermore, this made the Eight Immortals Mountain renowned throughout the entire Bai Lang County, which will be highly beneficial for our future endeavors.

Therefore, the Clan Leader asked me to agree to two reasonable requests of yours.

You can propose them now, but they must be reasonable, as excessive ones I cannot grant."

"Could I possibly get a few more top-grade Jade Level high-grade martial techniques?"

Ling Xiao asked with a smile.

"Do you think they’re garbage by the roadside, given just like that? Dream on!"

Heiye Wuguang shook his head.

"If not top-grade Jade Level high-grade martial techniques, then top-grade pills won’t be given either, and naturally, neither will top-grade weapons, right?"

"Correct!"

"That’s really stingy."

Ling Xiao pursed his lips and then said, "Grand Elder, I heard the Fifth Level of the Ghost Prison is a great place for cultivation, so how about letting me train there?"

Since the benefits weren’t given, Ling Xiao made a request he really wanted to fulfill.

He planned to go to the Fifth Level of the Ghost Prison to see how Ling Yan was doing.

The Fifth Level of the Ghost Prison was both a place for incarcerating serious offenders and an excellent place for cultivation, where ordinary people typically had no entry.

"That’s quite a cunning request, it really surprised me. I’ve heard you’re good friends with Ling Yan; you’re not planning to rescue him, are you?"

Heiye Wuguang stared at Ling Xiao and asked.

"Grand Elder, you’re truly joking. Do you really think I have the strength to rescue him now? I only want to see how he is.

Wouldn’t you at least grant this small request?"

Ling Xiao replied.

"You may enter, but I must warn you, Ling Yan is a major criminal; don’t harbor thoughts of rescuing him.

Of course, if one day you overpower all martial artists in the Eight Immortals County, I may ignore it.

But not now.

Additionally, entering the Fifth Level of the Ghost Prison typically requires a cultivation level above the Fifth Layer of Hell.

However, since you made this request, if I don’t agree, it would seem insincere.

But, you have to call me godfather!"

Heiye Wuguang revealed a rogue-like smile and said.

"I won’t!"

Ling Xiao resolutely said, "Grand Elder, isn’t that too demanding? With your age, you could probably have a few more sons, so why insist on making me an adopted son?"

"Because you’re outstanding!"

Heiye Wuguang laughed, "Well, I’ll ask you one more time, if you don’t agree, you won’t go to the Fifth Level of the Ghost Prison either."

"Then forget it, once my cultivation reaches that level, I’ll still be able to enter, there’s no need to trouble you, Grand Elder."

Ling Xiao was firmly opposed to calling Heiye Wuguang godfather.

Besides, this wasn’t a life-or-death matter, so there was no urgency.

Because even if he went now, he couldn’t save Ling Yan.

"You’re really stubborn, but never mind; I was just joking. I’ll grant that request; you can go to the Fifth Level of the Ghost Prison anytime, but I must remind you, don’t cause trouble.

The prisoners there aren’t people you can mess with!"

Heiye Wuguang sighed and said.

"Thank you, Grand Elder!"

Ling Xiao quickly thanked him.

"Alright, enough with the thanks, what about your second request?"

Heiye Wuguang asked again.