Trouble Comes

Today is the semi-finals for the tournament in this city. As expected, the last four contestants are the young cultivators that the people here called as the prodigies of this city.

It really didn't matter to him anyway. Zhou Lin is only interested on learning how they can use the other elements. Using lightning is really good but he didn't want to be stuck with a single option. The more options he have, the better he can protect himself.

It is why he didn't even managed to try his sword. He was busy trying to replicate what he did to his lightning control and failing. He only manages to produce more Lightning Qi instead of turning it into another.

"... Do I have to jump into fire just to learn how to use it?" He frowned at that thought.

It is the only idea he have left. He manages to create Lightning Qi because he knows the feeling of being hit by it. He wonders if he can also comprehend fire if he tries burning himself.

".... Right, I'm stupid. I should try using the wind or the earth first." He put his palm on his forehead and shakes his head, feeling rather dumb.

He was so focused trying to replicate creating fire that he almost forgot that there are other elements out there. It's very faint but he thinks he might be able to use Wind Qi and Earth Qi if he tries to feel those elements with his Divine Sense.

As he was busy thinking like that, he was surprised when someone taps him on the shoulder.

"Little Zhou! So you are interested at this kind of thing!"

His eyes widened seeing the familiar elder person.

"Old Wang!"

It is Old Wang. His boss from his work.

"I almost didn't recognize you. You look like an immortal who have descended to this mortal world!" The old guy said in good nature.

"I look like an immortal?"

There is no mirror on this world so he doesn't know what he looks like. Even he sometimes see the smooth and fit muscles that he have, he thought it wasn't really noticeable. It's just a minor change in his skin and muscles so why would people become suddenly interested in him?

"You should tell me your secrets." Old Wang said with a laugh.

"No... I don't have any secrets. Maybe I'm just naturally handsome?"

"Hah! Your growing cheeky lately!"

The two of them laughed softly, before they turn their attention to the semi-finals.

"So seriously. Did you acquire some treasures. Your clothing today looks very elaborate. I'm also curious where you got that sword on your back."

Now he felt troubled by that. Though he quickly shakes his head and decided to be honest.

He is not really trying to hide from his boss that he is a Cultivator. He just doesn't know how to break the news to them. Basically, he can't find the right time for it.

"Actually.... I got a fortuitous encounter..." He said.

Old Wang seems to have been shocked. His eyes widening as he stares at him in surprise.

"No wonder.... you drastically changed Little Zhou. No. Maybe I should call you the Esteemed Cultivator Zhou?"

"There is no need for that." He waves his hand at that. "In my whole life, I will always consider you as my savior. Your the only elder I will respect. I swear upon my name!"

"What are you saying? Your a Cultivator now! Don't be so humble to a mortal like me!" The old man is saying with a shake of his head.

Zhou Lin felt happy and sad at the same time. He was glad that Old Wang doesn't see him with bad intentions just because he became a Cultivator. Though he is also sad because he felt their relationship is becoming distant.

This is one of the reasons why he is still indecisive whether to tell him or not.

"No way. I respect you a lot! There is no need to be polite with me!"

".... Well, if that's what you want Senior Lin!"

It felt very awkward hearing an old man calling him a senior when he was still so young. Though he knows he can't really stop him now.

"By the way, why didn't you participate in the tournament? Your at the right age, and I heard that the rewards are very generous!"

He shakes his head. "No way. That will be very troublesome. I have no plans on changing my life and finding trouble to myself!" He answered rather proudly.

Finding opportunities and paving his path through hardships? Why would he do that if he have a System that gives him everything? He only needs to sit in his home and he will become stronger!

He also likes to live in peace. Who would like to make their life hard for no reason when there is a better alternative?

"That is such a waste."

Old Wang shakes his head in lament, though he really didn't want to even if Old Wang persuades him. He already decided what he wanted from his life. There is no way he is going to change his mind.

Just as the two of them are talking to each other, their conversation is not really being heard due to the loud cheering of the crowd. The battle against the semi-finalists, Zhu Lingli and a cultivator in a dark robe is continuing.

"Give up! Your outmatched!" She told her foe.

Her beautiful eyes gazes coldly at the dark robed cultivator. Her posture looks so majestic. Just like a goddess looking down on an ant. Her green-ish aura are covering her body as blades of wind were surrounding her figure.

The people around can see the Zhu Lingli is at an advantage. Her opponent only uses a knife and he is incredibly sneaky when attacking. Though it won't matter as he can't even get closer to her due to her Tempestuous Graze, an advanced wind based technique that only her family has.

The cultivator covered in dark robe is glaring at her. Clicking his tongue in irritation as he grits his teeth.

"Che!" His eyes glinted with a malicious intent, before grinning at her. "Your making this hard for me! Then don't blame us for being impolite!"

His declaration echoed on the surroundings when he said that. At the same time when he says that, some people who are among the audiences stood up. All of them are wearing differing types of robes or masks to hide their appearance.

They suddenly showed their swords and knives and pointed it on the audience. Causing the audiences who are just having fun watching the fight awhile ago to become gobsmacked, and then freak out.

"Shameless!"

BAM!

A loud slam echoed on the surroundings as the City Lord stood up in anger.

"Who are you? Why are you doing this?" The voice of the City Lord echoes on the plaza as he looks down on the perpetrators with fury in his eyes.

One of them, a tall man who have the same dark robe as the one Zhu Lingli is fighting smirks at him. He tilted his robe for a bit to show his dark eye gazing at him in mockery.

"If you have just let my junior win, then we wouldn't have to resort to this!" He let out a sigh as if it was truly regrettable to him. "What a shame, and I was hoping to finish this peacefully too."

"Do you think you have the qualifications? You're courting death!"

"Heh, it doesn't matter. We only need the Crown Fire Jewel. Nothing will happen to your citizens if you just hand it over to us."

The City Lord growled at him in anger. "Your truly shameless! Do you think you can just demand things from me? Do I still have a face if I let you go?"

"Well, your lost then." The man shrugs before turning to the others. "Kill them!"

The City Lord, the other Patriarchs of the family who is along with him, and even the contestants of the tournament who are still staying on this city all narrowed their eyes.

"You!" Zhu Lingli is pointing her finger at her foe. "Do you have no honor!?"

"Relax, this is just work. If you just let me win, then nothing like this would have happened."

Those words alone felt like he is slapping her on her face.

"You dare lay the blame on me! Your truly shameless! If I, Zhu Lingli, didn't kill you now, then I am not a Zhu anymore!"

The tension around the place hits a crescendo as everyone are all going to attack. Most of these intruders are fully intending to kill the civilians around.

One of those villainous men are very near at Zhou Lin's seat. Their sword glinted maliciously as they target Old Wang. The old man looking very terrified as he covers his face with a scream.

Zhou Lin's eyes glinted coldly at that before standing up.

'They dare mess with me? Trying to kill Old Wang in front of me? They are courting death!'

With a quick application of Presence Concealment, Sprint, and Martial Arts, he unsheathed his sword and quickly arrives on the back of the attacker. His sword easily slicing through his neck and separating it from his body.

Old Wang gasps before looking up to see him looking very coldly at the dead assailant.

"Senior Lin!"

He shakes his head before turning to him. "Just hide there. I will take care of these!" He said before turning to the others who are killing the audience.

It seems like even getting near cultivators will cause him trouble. He didn't care if he have to kill them. They already dare to mess with his day. There is no need for him to be polite!