The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 557 - 556: Two Madmen!

Chapter 557: Chapter 556: Two Madmen!

Especially at such a time, Famous Sword Manor gathered the strongest warriors from all 700 states of Lingdong, with nearly fifty million warriors assembled around the Manor.

If word got out that disciples from the Manor were oppressing guests, such disgraceful news would spread throughout the 700 states of Lingdong in an instant.

Such a scandal would severely damage the reputation of Famous Sword Manor.

Thus, in the Welcoming Guests Hall, Jian Ruohan did not hesitate to make Su Xingmang kneel and apologize. Otherwise, if news spread that Famous Sword Manor mistreated its guests, invited warriors would receive such unjust treatment.

If that happened, it was doubtful anyone would want to accept an invitation from the Manor in the future.

Honor, reputation – these were the things that the Manor had always highly valued.

However, the more strict and well-ordered a sect’s hierarchy, the more it showcased the demeanor of a great sect.

Although Lin Bai had only recently arrived at Famous Sword Manor, he was astonished by the strict order within the Manor.

This was the demeanor that a great sect, a great family, a prosperous Sword Sect should have!

If the Spirit Sword Sect were to reach this level, it would probably take a long time.

Just at that moment.

From outside the Sword River Palace, a mocking voice was heard: "Well, well, Brother Lin, you’ve only just arrived at Sword River Palace and you’re already so enthused, instructing these underlings of Sword River Palace in sword skills?"

A casual laughter followed.

Yejian Qiu came into Sword River Palace, holding two jugs of wine, smiling.

"It’s Yejian Qiu!"

"The First Sword Cultivator of Lingdong!"

"Wow, so cool!"

The maids begging for mercy simultaneously cried out in surprise when they saw Yejian Qiu.

Lin Bai gave a wry smile: "Oh, it’s Brother Ye. My stay at Sword River Palace has been...eventful, to say the least."

Yejian Qiu laughingly said: "Brother Lin, these maids and servants are all daughters of big families who have come from across the 700 states of Lingdong. They’ve been pampered all their lives and haven’t seen much of the world. Don’t mind their ignorance.

"Come, I brought two jugs of wine. Shall we enjoy a drink together?" Yejian Qiu invited.

Lin Bai smiled: "Brother Ye, aren’t you curious? Why would the Famous Sword Manor invite me, a humble warrior at the Middle Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm?"

"Truth be told, I am quite puzzled too," Yejian Qiu replied with a laugh.

Lin Bai flashed a subtle smile. Indeed, it was quite sensational that a warrior of only Mid-Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm could receive an invite from the Famous Sword Manor.

Yejian Qiu continued: "Although I am puzzled, I have more faith in the judgment of the Famous Sword Manor."

"Since Brother Lin, at the Middle Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm, could receive an invitation, there must be something extraordinary about you."

Lin Bai gave a small smile: "Brother Ye, would you care to step inside?"

"Assign us a quiet place. I want to have a drink with Brother Ye," Lin Bai told the maids.

"Yes, yes, yes," the maids hurried to prepare.

To the east of Sword River Palace was a place called Inviting Moon Tower.

Lin Bai and Yejian Qiu arrived there, sitting face to face on the edge of a cliff.

Shortly after, the maids served some delicious food.

Yejian Qiu, looking out of the window, his expression turned somber.

Lin Bai chuckled lightly and said: "Brother Ye, I intended to visit you, but I did not anticipate encountering so many incidents as soon as I arrived at the Famous Sword Manor."

Yejian Qiu laughed: "You, a mere warrior at the Middle Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm, receiving an invitation from Famous Sword Manor, will naturally incite some cries of unfairness, which is quite understandable."

"No need to quibble with them, everything will be settled in Sword Discussion City three days from now."

"Come, Brother Lin."

Yejian Qiu raised his wine glass and clinked it against Lin Bai’s.

Yejian Qiu took a sip of the strong wine, chuckled, and asked, "Brother Lin, with so many sword cultivator heroes present in the Famous Sword Manor, do you know why I specifically came to drink with you?"

Lin Bai laughed, "I was just about to ask you the same question."

"Because we share the same plight." Yejian Qiu answered with a chuckle.

"What do you mean?" Lin Bai inquired curiously.

Yejian Qiu laughingly explained, "I was the First Sword Cultivator of Lingdong last year. This year, I failed to break through to the Human Elixir Realm, so I was still invited by the Famous Sword Manor."

"Now that I’m here at Famous Sword Manor, I wonder how many people wish to step on my shoulders and climb up in this year’s Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition!"

"As for you, Brother Lin, as a warrior in the Middle Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm, you’ve received an invitation from Famous Sword Manor, which irks countless geniuses in Lingdong’s 700 States."

"Why is it that you, a sword cultivator of the Middle Stage of the Half-step Divine Pill Realm, get to receive an invitation, while they, at the Great Perfection of Half-step Divine Pill Realm, haven’t received one?"

"Thus, you and I, we can say that we are the targets of everyone’s arrows now."

"Tell me, aren’t we in the same boat?"

Yejian Qiu once again raised his glass to Lin Bai, proposing a toast, and then downed it.

With Yejian Qiu’s explanation, Lin Bai gave a thoughtful nod, confirming that what Yejian Qiu was saying is true - many sword geniuses present in the Manor were observing him and Yejian Qiu.

With his renowned status, Yejian Qiu’s title as Lingdong’s First Sword Cultivator was enough to make many envious eyes turn green.

This year at the Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition, countless challengers wished to defeat Yejian Qiu and become the new First Sword Cultivator of Lingdong.

Meanwhile, Lin Bai, a Middle Stage Half-step Divine Pill Realm warrior, had also received an invitation from Famous Sword Manor, which these sword cultivators deemed utterly humiliating.

Currently, many sword cultivators were questioning: what was the Famous Sword Manor trying to imply? Were they saying that these masters of the Great Perfection of Half-step Divine Pill Realm were inferior to a Half-step Divine Pill Realm warrior? It was simply an insult.

The Manors’ choice to invite Lin Bai, a sword cultivator in the Middle Stage of Half-step Divine Pill Realm, and ignore those in the Great Perfection of Half-step Divine Pill Realm felt like a slap in the face to those sword cultivators.

After all, these talented individuals had a naturally proud bone in them.

Now that Famous Sword Manor had brought together the top sword cultivators from the 700 states of Lingdong, each one extraordinarily talented and skilled in the sword, nobody was willing to admit others were stronger than themselves. They all believed they were superior to the sword cultivators from other states.

Yejian Qiu grinned and said, "So that’s why, out of the tens of millions who’ve come to the Famous Sword Manor, only you, Brother Lin, are willing to join me for a drink."

Lin Bai replied with a chuckle, "Well if that’s the case, I hope they concentrate more on you. That way, they won’t focus on me."

"Hahaha," Yejian Qiu let out a hearty laugh.

Lin Bai also flashed a smile.

Suddenly, Yejian Qiu’s tone changed as he asked, "Brother Lin, what’s your goal in participating in the Sword Debate and Martial Arts Competition here in Famous Sword Manor?"

"First place!"

Lin Bai said nonchalantly, while wearing a faint smile.

Though Lin Bai seemed to have said that casually, Yejian Qiu clearly heard the determination in his voice as if he was certain to clinch the first place!

Upon hearing this, Yejian Qiu paused for a moment before laughing, "Then it seems we’re destined to battle it out in Sword Discussion City!"

Lin Bai merely smiled and nodded in response, remaining silent.

Suddenly, the atmosphere between the two became a little awkward.

After a period of silence, the two locked eyes, then burst into hearty laughter.

The maid serving them was taken aback, "These two must be crazy right. One moment they’re discussing their inevitable clash in Sword Discussion City, and the next they’re drinking and laughing together."

"They truly are two madmen!"