Looking at everyone who was forced to agree, Ling Xian shook his head helplessly and silently exclaimed at the young island leader's smart move.
If this person requested to search the place before the rewards were given out, then he would be rejected. Even if he used force, he wouldn't get what he wanted. But after the rewards were given out, everyone would owe the Holy Island a favor. Plus, with the threat of force, why wouldn't they comply?
"What a good way to combine carrot and stick."
Ling Xian frowned slightly. He knew that he cannot avoid this trial. However, he wasn't worried about being exposed.
With his grandmaster level array skills, even if an array grandmaster were to inspect the place, they wouldn't be able to see through his array. As for the young island leader and them, it was even more impossible.
"Luckily, I predicted this. Or else I would be in danger."
Ling Xian silently felt lucky. Then, he suddenly remembered the old fox Dao Wangu and became curious.
He really wanted to see what Dao Wangu was going to do to avoid being searched.
"As expected of the successor of the Steal Sect, to be able to escape from four seventh realm experts. I wonder how you are going to deal with this calamity."
Ling Xian softly grinned. His instinct told him that Dao Wangu, who was hiding among the crowd, was having a headache.
Reality was just as he predicted.
Dao Wangu's brows were tightly locked together and his face was full of worry.
He didn't have the array grandmaster level and couldn't change the appearance of the Beckoning Moon Flute and the Dinghai Pearl. He also had no other methods, so of course he was having a headache.
"Could it be that I have to use the forbidden technique again?"
Dao Wangu silently sighed. The moment the thought popped up, he gave up on it.
He had already used the forbidden technique once. If he used it again, then the young island leader wouldn't even need to do anything. He would be pushing himself to the point of no return.
Plus, even if he used it again, he wouldn't be able to break the array on the island. Once the forbidden technique is gone, he would still die.
"Could it be that I, the Saint of Thieves, am going to die here …"
Dao Wangu was helpless. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw Ling Xian and his eyes brightened.
"Thank you, everyone."
Seeing everyone nod, the young island leader sighed in relief. He revealed a smile that was both happy and cold.
Then, he shifted his gaze towards the guards around him and shouted, "Search this place carefully. Even if it's a spiritual stone, don't let it go!"
"Yes!"
Over a hundred guards responded. They divided the crowd into several groups and conducted strict checks.
Although everyone was unwilling, they were helpless under the Young Island Master's kindness and power. They could only obediently hand over their storage pouches.
The young island master kept his word. No matter what treasures appeared, he would ask the guards to return them in full.
This made everyone feel somewhat comforted, and they happily handed over their storage pouches, allowing the guards to inspect them.
Ling Xian was the same. He knew very well that he had no way of fighting against the Holy Island and had to take a step back.
"Quite a lot of treasures …"
Looking at the dazzling array of treasures in the storage bag, the guard's eyes were burning with passion and he was about to drool.
What could they do? Ling Xian had far too many treasures. Ignoring the treasures he had, he had enough to make even a seventh leveled cultivator go crazy. Naturally, a mere guard disciple would not be able to withstand it.
Most of the Trial Takers felt the same way, but no one dared to have any ill intentions.
Ling Xian was a monster who passed the 10th area. Stealing from him was no different than seeking death.
"Most of them are treasures from the Holy Island. I traded for them with my points."
Ling Xian softly grinned. He was not at all nervous, merely calm.
The guard disciple was merely of the fourth level. If he could see through the illusions he set up, then he wouldn't deserve to be called an array grandmaster.
"I am so jealous."
The guard exclaimed and turned to look at the young island master, "Young Master, nothing is out of the ordinary."
"Then why aren't you giving the storage pouch back to Young Master Xian?"
The young island master glared at the guard. Ling Xian was a monster who passed the 10th area. If nothing goes wrong, he will become a leader in the future. Therefore, he naturally didn't want to offend him.
"Yes, Young Master." The guard suppressed his greed and handed the storage pouch back to Ling Xian.
At this, Ling Xian silently sighed in relief. He smiled and hung the storage pouch back on his waist. Then, he placed his hands behind his back.
This action made the young island master frown. He found it more and more familiar.
However, he didn't connect it to a thief. After all, the guard had already checked Ling Xian's storage pouch and made sure nothing was out of place.
Therefore, he suppressed his curiosity and continued to observe the crowd.
Ling Xian watched silently as well. He secretly released his Qi and searched for the scent of Dao Wangu.
After some time, he sensed a very similar scent and shifted his gaze over.
It was a tall and slender young man. He was elegant and handsome, a far cry from his previous unkempt and unkempt appearance.
However, Ling Xian was certain that this person was the Saint Thief, Dao Wangu!
"You sure are an expert in disguise. Even I didn't notice any flaws."
Looking at this handsome man, Ling Xian's eyes flashed with shock. He didn't think this person's disguise technique would be so extraordinary.
Just then, a guard walked up to this person and demanded him to hand over his storage pouch.
At this, Dao Wangu's eyes flashed with panic. Though it was fleeting, it didn't escape Ling Xian's eyes.
His heart tightened. The Primitive Technique silently called out to him and he was ready to escape at any moment.
Because Dao Wangu's expression had made it clear that he didn't have his guard up. Therefore, Ling Xian had a bad feeling about this.
In the next second, his premonition came true.
Against the guard's urging, Dao Wangu slapped the man unconscious and screamed into the sky.
It wasn't a heroic declaration, nor was it a tragic scream. It was a shameless statement that made Ling Xian want to curse.
"Nephew, run! I will stop them!"
Dao Wangu screamed. As he changed back to his original appearance, he also acted like he was ready to fight to the death.
This startled the young island master. Everyone was stunned as well. Then, all eyes shifted towards Ling Xian.
Even though Diao Wangu didn't mention names, his eyes were glued to Ling Xian. There was no need to explain what this meant.
"You shameless old b * stard, who's your nephew?!"
Ling Xian was furious and now understood Dao Wangu's plan.
Even though it sounded like he was trying to attract the young island master's attention and let Ling Xian escape. But in reality, he was trying to attract the young island master's anger onto him in order to increase his chances of escaping.
"Aye, I know you are trying to live, but I have decided to give up my life. How … how can you not recognize me!"
Dao Wangu pretended to be heartbroken as tears began to form at the corner of his eyes.
This made everyone believe that Ling Xian was his nephew.
The young island master, in particular, believed it without a doubt.
He stared deadly at Ling Xian and gritted his teeth, "I finally understand why I felt so familiar with you. You are another thief!"
"Damned old bastard, you dragged me down with you …"
Ling Xian's teeth were itching and he wanted to step on Dao Wangu's face.
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