"How could he, a peak Martial Grand Master, barge in? He was trapped in the seventh formation and was eventually rescued by his father."
Xiao Chen's interest was completely piqued. He quickly asked, "Then what happened after that?"
The boss was somewhat confused about what happened after that. He said, "I only heard about what happened after that. Leng Tianyue seemed to have done something wrong. His father wanted to lock him up. In the end, he crippled his own cultivation and took the initiative to lock himself up in Heavenly Saber Pavilion's Saber Prison."
When he heard this news, Xiao Chen heaved a sigh of relief. Although he did not know why Leng Tianyue locked him up in Saber Prison, it was good enough that he did not have to meet him.
Holding the Lunar Shadow Saber, Xiao Chen headed straight for Saber City. After a while, he arrived at the city gates and started to pay the entrance tax. The method of paying the entrance tax here made Xiao Chen feel astonished.
The amount of the tax was actually determined by the weight of the saber the cultivator was carrying. No matter how many sabers you had, no matter what grade they were, how heavy they were, you would have to pay the tax.
"The saber itself weighs 85 kilograms. The scabbard weighs 70 kilograms. In total, it weighs 155 kilograms. Little brother, you have to pay 1155 silver taels as entrance tax." The two cultivators guarding the gates removed Xiao Chen's Lunar Shadow Saber from the scale. They smiled as they spoke to Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen sweated profusely in his heart. This was extraordinarily expensive. When he saw a brother carrying seven sabers on his back, he felt even more depressed. He had to pay 10,000 silver taels.
However, Xiao Chen still had to pay up. He had no other choice. After he paid up, he left. After paying, the guards asked Xiao Chen a few questions and recorded his place of birth, name, and age.
After that, they handed a form to Xiao Chen and said, "Go to the side and make an identity token. In the future, you will not have to pay the entrance tax when entering Saber City with this identity token."
Xiao Chen smiled gently, "Fortunately, I don't have to pay every time. Otherwise, I would have to deduct all of my assets."
The processing of the identity card was relatively simple. After handing in the form and waiting for half an hour, the other party delivered a wooden card. The front side of the card was engraved with Xiao Chen's information, and the back side was engraved with a long saber and a mountain peak.
After tying the wooden token to his waist, Xiao Chen finally entered the famous Saber City. The streets of the city were densely packed with cultivators carrying sabers.
An arena could be seen every few hundred meters, and every arena was crowded with people. It was very lively. The Martial Heaven Continent's love for martial arts had reached its pinnacle.
Aside from being filled with bladesmen and having many arenas, Saber City was not much different from other cities.
Xiao Chen inquired about the location of the City Lord's Mansion and quickly walked towards it.
The City Lord of Saber City was appointed by the Heavenly Saber Pavilion. He managed the entire outer sect of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion. The position of the City Lord in the sect was second only to those Peak Masters. He also had a seat in the Elders' Assembly.
At the entrance of the City Lord's Mansion, Xiao Chen handed the recommendation letter that Feng Feixue gave him to the guard. The red recommendation letter had the Feng Clan's seal and emblem on it, as well as Feng Feixue's signature.
The guard's eyes were pretty good; he was able to tell the authenticity of the recommendation letter very quickly. He told Xiao Chen to wait for a while while he went to report the matter.
Not long after, that person quickly ran over. He smiled apologetically and said, "Brother, the City Lord is currently meeting with an important guest. You might have to wait for a while. Come with me to the side hall to rest first!"
The attitude of the City Lord's Mansion was very humble. Xiao Chen did not feel that he was an important person. He smiled faintly and followed the person into the City Lord's Mansion with a relaxed expression.
After passing through a few courtyards and gardens, Xiao Chen was brought to the side hall. The guard immediately took his leave, leaving Xiao Chen there alone. Xiao Chen waited for a long time.
In the reception hall of the City Lord's Mansion, Saber City's City Lord, Ge Yunbin, sat on a wooden chair. Separated by a tea table was an old man. He looked at Xiao Chen's recommendation letter with an unhappy expression.
Behind the two of them stood a youth about sixteen or seventeen years old. He carried a saber on his back and had a gloomy expression on his face. Occasionally, there would be a trace of hostility in his eyes.
The old man placed the recommendation letter on the table and faced Ge Yunbin. He said in a deep voice, "Old Ge, we already agreed on this a week ago. Why did you change your mind at the last minute?"
Ge Yunbin smiled faintly, "Old Zhang, don't make things difficult for me. Why don't you take a look at who gave me the recommendation letter? There is Miss Feng's signature on it. I can't not give Miss Feng face!"
"The Heavenly Saber Pavilion and the Feng Clan have worked together for hundreds of years. They are the ones who provide the materials for the Spirit Weapons and Battle Armor in and out of the city. The most important thing is that they are the ones who handle the Spirit Stones produced by the Heavenly Saber Pavilion."
"The Feng Clan has the authority to recommend people. It was not me who said it, it was the previous Pavilion Master who said it. Furthermore, this old man also owes Miss Feng a favor. This time, I can return it to her."
When Old Zhang heard this, he took out a jade bottle with a flip of his palm. He gently opened the bottle cap and a dense medicinal fragrance instantly spread out. When one smelled it, they felt refreshed and refreshed.
Ge Yunbin's expression changed slightly. He asked, "Old Zhang, is this the Immortal Cloud Life Extending Pill?"
Old Zhang revealed a proud expression and said indifferently, "That's right, it is the Rank 7 Immortal Cloud Life Extending Pill. After consuming it, it can extend one's lifespan by twenty years. Originally, I intended to give it to Old Ge after the matter was over."
Ge Yunbin smiled bitterly and said, "Old Zhang, why do you have to do this? With your grandson's talent, as long as he stays in the outer sect for half a year, he will definitely have the opportunity to enter the inner sect. Furthermore, this old man will definitely take care of him. There will be no lack of Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, and Martial Techniques. "
Old Zhang looked at the youth beside him and said, "There is no need to say much about Ye-er's talent. However, half a year is too long. He has already wasted sixteen years. I do not wish for him to waste any more time."
Ge Yunbin got up and started pacing around the hall. He had a conflicted expression on his face. After a while, he finally made up his mind. He said, "I will think of a way. First, I will set up a mission to test this person. If this person does not have any ability, then forget it. If he cannot pass, I will arrange for him to enter the outer sect first."
"The spot in Tianyue Peak will be reserved for your son. Wait here for a while!" After Ge Yunbin spoke, he headed to the side hall.
After Ge Yunbin left, Old Zhang immediately got up and went to the door. He called an old man over and explained the situation to him.
Finally, he instructed, "I do not wish for anything unexpected to happen. Whether Zhang Ye can enter the inner sect of Heavenly Saber Pavilion will affect the position of our Zhang Clan in Yunyang City for the next few hundred years."
"When that person comes out later, keep an eye on him. If he does not complete it, then it is fine. However, if he does, you should know what to do, right?!"
This old man was a Medial Grade Martial Saint. After he heard it, he said indifferently, "Clan Head, please rest assured. There will not be any problems with such a small matter."
--- In the side hall, just as Xiao Chen's patience ran out, there was the sound of footsteps. The door to the side hall opened and an old man over seventy years old walked in with great strides. As he walked, he gave off an imposing aura.
Xiao Chen extended his Spiritual Sense and was actually unable to sense the strength of this person. It was like his Spiritual Sense had sunk into the vast ocean. It was unfathomable; he could not help but feel astonished.
When Ge Yunbin saw Xiao Chen, he smiled gently and said, "My apologies, my apologies. I have something to do and have made Little Brother wait. Please don't take offense."
As he spoke, he sized up Xiao Chen. When his gaze landed on Xiao Chen's body, Xiao Chen felt like he had been completely seen through; he could no longer keep any secrets.
However, Xiao Chen did not panic. He had just seen a fake Sage. This situation was nothing compared to what he had seen earlier.
Xiao Chen stood up and performed a cupped-fist salute. He said respectfully, "Greetings, Senior. As a junior, there is no harm in waiting."
Ge Yunbin nodded to himself. Although Xiao Chen was only a Superior Grade Martial Master, he was able to remain calm and courteous under Ge Yunbin's aura. This was quite rare.
Ge Yunbin gestured for Xiao Chen to sit down. He smiled and said, "This old man is Ge Yunbin. If you do not mind, you can call me Old Ge. I have not asked for Little Brother's name yet."
"Ye Chen, Ye as in leaves, Chen as in birth." Ye Chen was Xiao Chen's current alias. The name Xiao Chen was currently wanted by the Yan Clan, even in Xihe Province. It was not good to use it directly.
Ge Yunbin said politely again, "Ye Chen, I have seen Miss Feng's recommendation letter. Her words speak highly of you. I will definitely give Miss Feng face.
"However, the inner sect of the Heavenly Saber Pavilion is the backbone of the entire Heavenly Saber Pavilion. It cannot be mixed in. I will have to test your strength in the end."
Xiao Chen thought very quickly. He muttered, "Old Ge, if you have something to say, just say it. Ye Chen is not a pretentious person."
When Ge Yunbin heard this, he was stunned. He smiled and said, "It has been a long time since a junior dared to speak to me like this. In that case, I will say it directly. I have a mission for you.
"If you can pass it, I will give you a chance to enter the inner sect. If you cannot, then go to the outer sect and temper yourself first. How about that?"
Xiao Chen did not think too much about it. He had missed the opportunity to enter the inner sect. Originally, he had intended to enter the Heavenly Saber Pavilion through the outer sect. It was only because of Feng Feixue's recommendation letter that he had this opportunity. Even if he could not pass it, there was no loss.
Without any hesitation, Xiao Chen agreed to Ge Yunbin's request under his somewhat surprised gaze. He did not try to bargain at all.
Ge Yunbin smiled and said, "I am gratified that you have such a mentality. However, I hope you do not get careless. The difficulty of the mission I am giving you is the same as the outer sect's end-of-year exam. The backdoor I opened for you will only save you half a year.
"Kill a Rank 5 Spirit Beast at will in the Evil Wind Valley outside the city. In order to prevent cheating, bring the Spirit Beast's corpse back. I will check it personally."
After Ge Yunbin spoke, he handed Xiao Chen some information about the Evil Wind Valley. Xiao Chen received it and did not look at it on the spot. He immediately took his leave and left the City Lord's Residence.
After Xiao Chen found an independent courtyard in Saber City, he started to look through the information that Ge Yunbin handed him carefully.
Evil Wind Valley was located to the west of Saber City. The cold Qi there was extremely heavy. Most of the Spirit Beasts there were ice-attributed. It was a place where the outer sect disciples would temper themselves.
A Rank 5 Spirit Beast was equivalent to a human Martial Saint. Aside from their intelligence and agility being slightly lower than humans, their pure strength could only be higher.
After Xiao Chen took a look, he tossed the information onto the table. There was very little information; it was not very helpful.
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