Chapter 265 Testing

"Tian Ming?" Shen Bailian looked at the handsome martial arts student in front of him and murmured in a low voice, but his heart was filled with ripples.

With his powerful mental power, he only needed a few milliseconds to retrieve the relevant memories from the depths of his mind.

He did have some impression of this name.

Chen Yifei and Su Ruozhi had once reported this person to him, saying that Tian Ming had spread rumors about him, but he didn't take it to heart.

First, Shen Bailian's position in Tiangang Academy was earned by punching and sabering, not by relying on false reputation.

Second, he was busy dealing with the Golden Cup and the Cave Heaven Battle at the time.

Naturally, he didn't take this little thing to heart.

But why did Tian Ming come here for no reason at this time?

Could it be that he came here just to show off and mock like the villains in the novels?

Commonly known as making trouble.

When he thought of this, Shen Bailian couldn't help but get excited. Isn't this the experience points delivered to his door?

To put it bluntly, he is also a warmonger.

When he first came to Hulao Pass, the reason why he showed off his skills was not only to shock some people, but also to show off in front of Yuwen Changkong.

With his understanding of Yuwen Changkong, after seeing all his performances, he would definitely want to avenge "the revenge of that day" and come to him to serve as an experience package.

The experience points of the iron body must have risen sharply after the thunder tempering.

However, what he didn't expect was that Yuwen Changkong didn't rush to come to him, but the unfamiliar Tian Ming came to him first.

It was said that it was too late.

With Shen Bailian's current mental strength, it took only one hundredth of a second to think about this series of things, and Tian Ming naturally didn't notice the abnormality.

At the same time, Tian Ming couldn't understand why Shen Bailian's eyes changed so much when he looked at him in such a short moment, and he looked very interested in him.

This situation was obviously not within Tian Ming's original consideration.

Because in his original assumption, Shen Bailian would either show an angry look or a look of indifference after hearing his name.

But why is he so interested in him now?

"I do have some impression of you." Shen Bailian's mouth corners slightly raised, and his eyes flashed with a cold light that kept strangers away, and he said coldly:

"Xiao Chen and Xiao Su told me."

Hearing this, Tian Ming suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He knew that this step of the plan was right. He immediately showed shame on his face, bowed deeply to Shen Bailian, and then said apologetically: "I'm sorry, senior brother."

"I'm sorry?" Shen Bailian was stunned.

His brows slightly furrowed, staring at Tian Ming's expression that didn't seem to be fake, and doubts arose in his heart one after another.

This was completely different from the scene he had originally imagined in his mind.

Where was the taunting and pretending to be slapped in the face? !

Why are they all gone?

Shen Bailian's mental power instantly swept over Tian Ming. After feeling his general physical fitness level, he was only at the Liming Realm. He had no interest in Tian Ming at all.

For him at this stage, any warrior below the initial stage of the Pihai Realm was no different from an ant.

There was no value in serving as an experience package.

Although it was very impolite to use mental power to scan others casually, for him, Tian Ming, who casually spread rumors about him, was no different from an enemy to some extent.

"Is this guy a schizophrenic?" Tian Ming looked at Shen Bailian, whose expression changed rapidly again, and suddenly a thought that made him feel incredible flashed through his mind.

Then he denied it, because how could this be possible.

After all, the other party is the most popular top martial arts genius now. The other party can have such momentum thanks to his efforts behind the scenes.

Unfortunately, Tian Ming didn't dare to say such words, especially in front of the main person Shen Bailian.

"Yes." Tian Ming was a little confused, but after he noticed the impatient look on Shen Bailian's face, although he was very angry, he still suppressed the discomfort in his heart and replied calmly:

"Because I listened to the slander of some friends before, so I spread some bad words, which caused some trouble to you, Senior Brother Shen. I have always felt guilty, but I have never found a suitable opportunity to apologize."

"That's why it has been delayed until today. In order to express my apology, I specially prepared a small gift to express my apology to you, Senior Brother Shen."

"No need for a small gift." Shen Bailian looked at Tian Ming with a guilty face, and his guard against outsiders was slightly relaxed. He smiled and declined Tian Ming.

He had encountered too many things recently, so his nerves were a little tense. He was so harsh on a martial artist in the Liming Realm of Tiangang Academy.

It was really too much.

What's more, you should not hit a smiling person.

Tian Ming had said so. As the eldest senior brother of the 45th martial arts student, he couldn't blame him any more, nor was it convenient to find fault with Tian Ming. Of course, more importantly, it was unnecessary.

As for Tian Ming's so-called small gift?

There was no need to accept it. A martial artist in the Liming Realm could not come up with any good things.

It was better to do a favor and gain a good reputation.

"Brother Shen, please don't refuse." Tian Ming said apologetically, "This is just a small apology. If you don't accept this small gift from me, I will definitely feel guilty."

As he spoke, a faint silver light flashed in Tian Ming's hand, and then a jade box appeared in front of him. Without waiting for Shen Bailian to refuse, he opened the jade box and presented it to Shen Bailian.

He looked reluctant, as if he had taken out his most precious treasure, and said with great pain: "This ginseng with a medicinal effect of 200 years was obtained by me by chance during an expedition."

"After identification, its value is comparable to that of ordinary second-level natural treasures. It can greatly improve the level of physical fitness and martial arts potential. If it is used as the main raw material and matched with heart-shaped grass..."

"If it is made into a big pill, it can increase your cultivation speed to 130%-180% of the original in a short period of time."

"Of course, with your talent, it is not impossible to double your cultivation speed. It lasts for three months, which should allow you to further improve your martial arts realm."

Shen Bailian, who originally wanted to refuse, was deeply attracted by the ginseng doll in the jade box in an instant. It was as long as an ordinary person's arm, and its appearance was no different from that of an ordinary child, more like a little elf with life.

Moreover, as the jade box was opened, a wisp of herbal fragrance suddenly wafted out, and its medicinal effect was far beyond his imagination. He just sniffed it lightly, and his slightly tired body suddenly became active.

A trace of surprise flashed across Shen Bailian's eyes, and at the same time, doubts arose in his heart.

Although he didn't know how to judge the age of ginseng's medicinal properties, he had seen many kinds of natural treasures of various grades.

Just from the breath of this ginseng, its medicinal effect is probably not only comparable to those second-grade natural treasures, but also comparable to some third-grade natural treasures.

Judging from the side, the medicinal effect of this ginseng has reached at least two hundred and fifty years.

In other words, Tian Ming misjudged the value of this 100-year-old ginseng. Although there seems to be only a small gap between the top second-grade and third-grade.

The number reflected in the Great Xia currency alone is as high as eight digits.

In other words, the treasure appraiser that Tian Ming found was probably trying to trick him, saying that the ginseng was only a hundred years old. He probably thought that since he was just a freshman and didn't know much about how to judge the age of ginseng, he wanted to buy it at a low price.

But the problem is that Tian Ming is just a warrior in the Liming Realm. How did he get such a treasure?

"But."

"It has nothing to do with me." Shen Bailian was about to refuse.

Suddenly.

"Hey? Look, isn't that Tian Ming?" At the corner, several martial arts students came out talking and laughing. The martial arts student who was walking in the front suddenly saw Shen Bailian and Tian Ming standing at the door, and said in confusion:

"Why did he come to see the senior brother? Isn't he afraid of being beaten?"

Tian Ming's series of strange operations and rumor-mongering behavior are well known to the 45th martial arts students, not to say that everyone knows about it.

"Being beaten, he must be afraid."

"So, you see Tian Ming, he must have brought gifts and come to Brother Shen to apologize... But if it were me, I would definitely not..."

"Indeed, I hate people who spread rumors behind the scenes the most. If there is anything..."

"Do you think Tian Ming dares to do it based on his courage? Even if he really dares, look at the entire Tiangang Academy, which branch can accommodate this person?"

Instantly.

The disdainful and mocking voice from the side fell into the ears of the ordinary-looking boy who bowed like a wooden stake in front of the tall figure, as if a sharp thorn pierced his heart fiercely, making his breathing rapid.

Tian Ming's blood surged, and his face turned liver-colored in just a moment.

He slowly raised his head, his dark eyes looked at the martial arts students, secretly swept across the faces of those mocking martial arts students, and engraved their faces in his mind.

"Hey, hey, hey, stop talking." One person suddenly became alert to Tian Ming's gaze, and hurriedly pulled the others, walked in other directions without looking back, and continued: "That guy is looking over here."

The others scratched their heads and smiled awkwardly, then looked at each other for a moment, and immediately turned around and left without hesitation.

"What are you afraid of? It's just Tian Ming, and there are so many of us..."

"Stop talking."

"Forgive others when you can, not to mention that this guy is so insidious. If you are hated by him, you will have a hard time in the future. I heard that his childhood sweetheart was killed by him."

"Is it true?"

"I don't know, I heard it from others..."

Tian Ming stared at the martial arts students who didn't seem to be apologetic at all, and a hint of self-mockery flashed across his mouth, and then he pushed the jade box in his hand forward.

"I refuse." Shen Bailian looked at Tian Ming, whose expression kept changing, and didn't take it to heart. He also reached out and prepared to push the jade box back.

However, the moment his fingers touched the jade box, a message suddenly flashed across the panel.

[Divine substance detected, purifying divine substance, current progress 1%...]

Shen Bailian was stunned for a moment. He never expected that there would be divine substances delivered to his door. Then he stared at Tian Ming deeply.

But?

Is this divine substance on the ginseng? Or on this jade box?

If it is the former, it is easy to say, but if it is the latter, how come Tian Ming is not infected by the divinity? According to his perception, Tian Ming's mental power has barely reached level 9.0.

In an instant.

Tian Ming only felt that his heart stopped suddenly, as if he was tightly grasped by an invisible big hand. The air around him seemed to solidify. A drop of cold sweat unconsciously gathered from the pores on his forehead.

He had experienced this feeling not long ago, but compared with the previous one, the current one was weaker, but it was not something that a mere warrior in the life realm like him could resist.

"But it would be bad to reject you, Junior Brother Tian. After all, this is your kindness, so I accepted it reluctantly."

"Junior Brother Tian, ​​don't feel guilty anymore. This matter is over. If anyone asks, just say I said it."

"Of course, I will also inform Chen Yifei and Su Ruozhi, as well as the members of the Lion Heart Club, to spread the news."

After saying this, Shen Bailian smiled and took the jade box containing ginseng in his palm with great righteousness. Then, with a slight movement of his mind, he put it into the ring.

A set of smooth and flowing movements, it looks so clean and neat, without any drag.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Shen, for your understanding." Tian Ming looked at Shen Bailian who took the jade box, and was slightly stunned for a moment. Then, the panic in his lowered eyes suddenly disappeared, and a gleam of light flashed across.

Just now, he thought his intentions were seen through.

However, now the most risky stage has passed, and the rest is just waiting for things to ferment slowly.

"Brother Shen, I won't disturb your practice for now." Tian Ming had a flattering smile on his face, clasped his fists and bowed to Shen Bailian again, and after the latter nodded, he turned and left.

With a slight sound of footsteps, Tian Ming disappeared around the corner.

"Interesting, it is true that a tree that stands out in the forest will be blown away by the wind." Shen Bailian stared at Tian Ming's every move until he could no longer see him. Thinking of the flashing prompt message on the panel before, the smile on his face became more intense, and he said with a smile:

"I want to see what kind of monsters and demons are hidden behind this, and who is making small moves."

He didn't believe that Tian Ming could purify and absorb divine substances like him.

So there is only one possibility with a high probability, that is, Tian Ming, for some unknown reason, fell and chose to become a traitor to the human race.

However, Tian Ming has not shown any signs of betrayal yet, and he can't just say that the other party is a human without any evidence.

However.

Shen Bailian was more interested in the god behind Tian Ming. After absorbing so many divine substances, he had a vague intuition about the amount.

The divine substances contained in the jade box/ginseng just now were at least a thousand.

…

"Eh? Xiao Tian was so happy, where did he go?"

"I went to see the senior brother and asked him some questions about martial arts practice."

"Ah? You are not..."

"We have reconciled. The senior brother is very kind and has forgiven my previous reckless behavior."

Tian Ming walked back to the dormitory with a smile on his face. He greeted the martial arts students he met and talked to them.

The news that he had been forgiven by Shen Bailian was passed on through everyone's mouth.

Bang!

The moment the dormitory door was closed, the smile on Tian Ming's face disappeared, his eyes became dark and deep, he sat on the sofa, and said to the air: "Is it okay?"

"It's okay, you don't have to pretend anymore, now that boy's perception can no longer cover you." (End of this chapter)