Cultivation System: Stronger with Age

Han Feiyan turned her head to look at Han Xiu. "Why do you keep staring at my face?"

Han Xiu coughed. "Nothing, I just think it's time for you to find a partner at your age, Big Sister!"

Han Feiyan's thick eyebrows shot up. "Get lost!"

...

「Moments later, outside the cave」

Lin Xuankong gazed at the ravaged forest.

The Martial Cultivators who came to end his life were all devoured by the Ghost Toad, every last one transformed into blood to nourish the Ghost Frog Demon. As long as there are no witnesses to testify, even if a few individuals know San Gu brought people to ambush me, it will be mere unsubstantiated claims. Besides, what if they do have proof? In about ten days, when it's time to leave the valley, I'll likely be at the Late Stage of the Fourth Layer. My Heart Thought, in particular, should reach the Sixth Grade! The only ones capable of dealing with me would be those at the Mid-grade or Late Stage of the Fifth Layer, and their Heart Thought would need to be at the Seventh Grade or higher! There certainly aren't many such individuals in Great Marsh Prefecture. Plus, I have numerous Treasures...

Han Feiyan and the other three looked at Lin Xuankong, whose expression had grown solemn. Their own expressions also became somewhat complex.

Han Feiyan had never imagined that Great Marsh Prefecture's renowned Soul-Devouring Spirit Cat, dozens of Third Layer elites, and Guo Chui, who carried two powerful Treasures, would only manage to resist Zhao Yufei and Lin Xuankong for a mere six breaths. Such combat power was simply terrifying! However... thinking of the factions behind those who had died, her heart grew heavy.

At this moment, Lin Xuankong turned to Han Feiyan and said, "Today's events involve many powerful factions. The four of you must remember not to divulge this to anyone else!"

Han Feiyan's heart sank immediately. When she turned to look at Han Xiu and the other two, she saw their expressions had also become solemn, all traces of their earlier ease gone.

They all understood one thing: they knew too much! They had personally witnessed and heard how prominent figures from Great Marsh Prefecture's major powers—Guo Chui, Feng Zhulong, and San Gu—had died at the hands of Master Lin and Lady Zhao. Priceless items like the Soul-Stabilizing Jade, the Kui Ox Drum, several sets of Exorcism Armor, and the Sunflower Water Elixir had also fallen into their possession. Furthermore, this Master Lin had, at some unknown point, obtained an incredibly precious Ghost Frog Demon Pearl, one ranked highly among Demon Pearls! All of these were matters that demanded secrecy!

Thus, seeing Lin Xuankong's grave expression as he suddenly spoke, Han Feiyan felt a growing unease. Would Lady Zhao and Master Lin choose to ensure this information never saw the light of day, to prevent future trouble?

Lin Xuankong, however, had already withdrawn his gaze and was looking into the distance. He had merely spoken casually, intending to give the four a reminder. Though he hadn't spent much time with them, he could tell they were all straightforward and resolute individuals. He was just giving them a heads-up.

However, with his current strength and the things he possessed, he was long past being an ordinary Martial Cultivator. How could others possibly take his casual words lightly?

A truly powerful individual could make ordinary Martial Cultivators feel suffocating pressure with just a nonchalant remark.

Han Feiyan remained silent for a moment, her unease growing with each passing second.

Shortly, a glint of determination flashed in Han Feiyan's eyes. She abruptly stood up and cupped her hands towards Lin Xuankong and Zhao Yufei.

"Lady Zhao, Master Lin, you both saved our lives. You don't need to worry about us leaking any information. Though our strength is insufficient, our Heart Nature is firm!"

Lin Xuankong nodded slightly.

Han Feiyan then turned to Han Xiu and the other two. "If I were in Master Lin's and Lady Zhao's position, I might make a decisive move to ensure this troublesome information is never revealed! For the four of us not to cause difficulties for our benefactors, we can only swear an oath!"

Lin Xuankong was somewhat taken aback and looked at Han Feiyan.

We were just chatting amicably, why the sudden talk of swearing an oath? If I didn't trust the four of you, I wouldn't have waited until now, nor would I have bothered to heal your injuries! This Han Feiyan is certainly a rather blunt individual! Besides, people's hearts are fickle; can oaths truly be relied upon?

Zhao Yufei, however, seemed to have thought of something. Her expression shifted subtly, and she frowned as she looked at the four women.

Han Feiyan then led Han Xiu and the others directly to the Blackwater Lakefront.

She knelt solemnly by the lakeside, faced east, and declared, "I, Han Feiyan, swear by my Divine Soul and body, with the Zhi God above Great Xia as my witness, that I will never disclose any of Lady Zhao's and Master Lin's secrets to anyone. Should I break this vow, may my body and Divine Soul be annihilated, and may I never achieve rebirth for all eternity!"

Han Xiu and the other two also knelt at the cave entrance, each making their solemn vow.

Lin Xuankong frowned slightly as he watched. Judging by their expressions, it seems oaths truly can affect reality in this Martial Arts World. What is this Zhi God above Great Xia? And why didn't Zhao Yufei mention this kind of oath when she made me swear one back then?

A heavy expression appeared on Zhao Yufei's delicate face. When the four women returned, she said, "You four truly possess resolute hearts, to make such grave vows!"

Han Feiyan's square face was earnest. "Swearing such a solemn oath is better than causing trouble for our benefactors. This way, everyone can be at ease."

A short while later, the four women left the lakeside, intending to build some treehouses in the nearby woods.

Returning to the cave, Lin Xuankong looked at Zhao Yufei with a puzzled expression. "Do these oaths actually work? That Zhi God above Great Xia..."

Zhao Yufei suddenly pressed a finger to his lips, silencing him.