CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 222: WE WANT THIS PERSON

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"Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid, I’m here."

Jiang Baiyu stretched out her slender white hands and gently caressed the two little girls’ heads, her voice soft and comforting.

That gentle, soft voice carried a calming power. It didn’t take long for Lingyin and Lingle’s hearts to gradually settle. Although they still clung to those plump thighs and were unwilling to step forward, their eyes gradually became less timid.

"Eh, these two little girls have quite good talents." Someone in the crowd couldn’t help but speak out. Many among them were strong figures from the Hundred Tribulations Holy Land with keen eyes. They could estimate a person’s rough talent without a detailed examination.

"Indeed, that’s true." Although many had been paying attention to Qin Yang, their gaze now turned to the two pretty little girls.

"Junior Sister Jiang, where did you kidnap these two little ones from?" Some acquaintances of Jiang Baiyu laughed and greeted her.

"Yeah, that’s right, give us an address, and we’ll go too." Quite a few people said half-jokingly.

Of course, there were also those who remained expressionless and continued to greet Qin Yang. Compared to these girls’ talents, they were more concerned with the forces behind Qin Yang and Qin Tian.

Qin Tian had not paid much attention to the two little lasses before; his focus had been on Wen Zhixing. But now that he looked, he did see something different about them.

The talents of Lingyin and Lingle are truly not bad. If they could be put to good use for myself...

"Mr. Yang..." He turned his gaze to Qin Yang beside him.

Qin Yang didn’t respond, just slightly narrowed his eyes and said, "Sit still."

He understood his nephew’s intentions well enough; it was nothing more than wanting him to choose a good Genius Spirit Seed. If these two girls were suitable, then perhaps Wen Zhixing wasn’t necessary.

"Senior brothers and sisters, esteemed elders, you flatter me too much." Jiang Baiyu was very polite, nodding and gesturing to others, not even missing the figures in the corners. Although she had remarkable talent, she lacked a powerful background to support her. So far, she was mostly fending for herself. And many of those here hailed from great clans or were born into sects. She couldn’t afford to offend them. The situation had already gone somewhat beyond her expectations.

"Lianxin, is Qin Tian’s talent among the best within the Hundred Tribulations Holy Land?" At this moment, Wen Zhixing, who stood at the back of the crowd, once again asked Lianxin. Looking at them, the expressions of the people seemed somewhat shocked.

Lianxin nodded, then shook her head. "His talent is certainly among the top," she said. "However, there are a few others who can match him, though not many. There’s also quite a gap between him and those monstrous individuals."

It all depended on who Qin Tian was compared with. The Hundred Tribulations Holy Land never lacked for geniuses. The stronger the force, the more geniuses they had; after all, this was a place where talents converged. Of course, a genius could rise quickly but also fall just as fast.

"Lianxin, has there ever been a cultivator who made all nine divine beast statues light up?" Wen Zhixing’s gaze shifted back to the statues. He indeed recognized some of these divine beasts. Especially the four great evil beasts were clearly visible: Chaos, Qiongqi, Taowu, and Taotie. Although he didn’t recognize the other divine beasts, it was clear that none of them were to be trifled with.

"No, I’ve never heard of such a thing," Lianxin said, categorically shaking her head. "Since the founding of the Hundred Tribulations Holy Land, no one has ever been heard of awaking the will of all nine divine beasts."

"Never before, you say?" This time, Wen Zhixing was genuinely surprised.

That doesn’t seem right. My Longevity Body is a growth-type constitution. Although it has developed considerably, it hasn’t yet reached the point of being peerless between heaven and earth. But soon, I came to a realization. Those true God prides wouldn’t typically come here for testing. They’d have been tightly controlled by the powerful from an early stage. Those who come here for testing either have somewhat lesser backgrounds or are indeed fish that slipped through the net—this is a place for finding overlooked talents. Occasionally, some good prospects might still emerge.

Thinking Wen Zhixing was too nervous, Lianxin tried to reassure him again. "Mr. Wen, you need not worry," she said. "With your talent, Sir, you should easily obtain the recognition of the divine beasts’ will."

"I hope so," Wen Zhixing said, regaining his composure and nodding with a smile.

Indeed, it’s better to stay as inconspicuous as possible. What’s the point of showing off in such a place, risking danger just for a moment of thrill?

Suddenly, Wen Zhixing felt a gaze on him.

Hmm?

He looked in that direction, meeting the gaze. He saw Qin Tian staring straight at him. Even when confronting someone, Qin Tian was not in the least bit intimidated.

Hmph, so he’s this apprehensive? Wen Zhixing thought, meeting Qin Tian’s gaze expressionlessly. A coldness crept into his heart. The way Qin Tian looked at him was as if he were eyeing prey he was sure to capture. That superior demeanor seemed to say: It is your honor to be used by me.

At the same time, Qin Yang also directed his gaze toward him. Seeing that Wen Zhixing also looked in his direction, Qin Yang raised the corners of his mouth in a smile. But the expression on his face remained one of superiority.

Seeing the two of them like this, they might actually make a move against me... That possibility isn’t non-existent.