I Can Recognize Everything, But the Information is Wrong

"You have a visitor."

Outside, the young swordsman spoke, while inside, Mei Xianfu teased, "Didn't expect you to make few friends at the Wenda Sect, yet thrive after leaving!"

The reason she said this was because she had personally witnessed Wang Yanyu leaving when she arrived, and saw other villagers visiting Tian Lin.

If she hadn't shown up, Tian Lin might have chatted with those country villagers for a long time.

Tian Lin said he was out here to enlighten himself, but true cultivation growth comes from mutual validation between cultivators.

What Dao can be enlightened from dealing with those country folks?

Now that the swordsman appeared outside, Mei Xianfu was convinced Tian Lin must have some plan in Beiyed County.

"Yu'er, please invite the visitor inside."

Tian Lin also noticed the presence of a Golden Core cultivator outside, worried that the children might inadvertently cause trouble.

Yu'er acknowledged the order and immediately went out to greet the visitor.

When Yu'er brought the young swordsman inside, Cui'er had already prepared tea in advance.

Mei Xianfu didn't rise, leisurely observing this sword-holder youth.

Tian Lin also squinted, watching the arrival.

"I, Han, have come uninvited, Tian Daoist Friend, please forgive me."

Tian Lin returned the courtesy, saying, "We are all cultivators, and Tian here has no rules. Brother Han, don't be formal."

He guided the sword-holder youth to sit, asking, "Why has Brother Han come looking for Tian?"

The youth replied, "I've long heard of the extraordinary talent of Tian Lin from the Wenda Sect, being the only Hua Hualang to become a true disciple. I admire this greatly, and seek to exchange skills with Brother Tian."

Mei Xianfu laughed at the side, secretly transmitting to Tian Lin: "Looks like he wants to use you to gain fame!"

As the only non-aristocratic member to become a true disciple, Tian Lin was indeed considered a legend among Hua Hualang, his name quite prominent among them.

If one can defeat Tian Lin, even an ordinary person would certainly gain great fame.

But Tian Lin slightly shook his head, secretly transmitting to Mei Xianfu:

"He didn't come looking for me to gain fame. If he wanted fame, he wouldn't be using a disguise technique; he's not seeking to exchange skills, but here to kill me."

Their silent transmissions kept the nearby sword-holder youth from overhearing their conversation.

But the revelation Tian Lin made shocked Mei Xianfu, as she looked at the sword-holder youth again—

She didn't know how Tian Lin discerned the youth was disguised, nor understood why Tian Lin concluded the youth was here to kill him.

As he was disguised, his true identity certainly wasn't easy to guess.

Since she didn't even know his true identity, how could she determine if he was friend or foe?

She didn't know, after eating the True Eye Fruit, disguise techniques were ineffective against Tian Lin.

Except inside the Fairy Cave, where even the 'little mute' Tian Lin couldn't see through, but the Xiangxi Sect ancestor's form couldn't fool Tian Lin's eyes, much less this sword-holder youth?

"Tian's acceptance as a true disciple was merely due to my master's influence and sect interests. To be ashamed but honest, without the help of Elder Mei and Elder Xue from the Goddess Sect, Tian would lack the merits to become a true disciple."

He mentioned Elder Mei and Elder Xue to intimidate the visitor.

The sword-holder youth raised an eyebrow, laughing: "Brother Tian, so humble! Others fear revealing they used backdoor means, yet you, relying on your skill, tarnish yourself with backdoor claims."

"I didn't tarnish my reputation—but, altogether, Brother Han should seek others for skill exchanges;"

The sword-holder youth refused, his expression darkened, "I came all this way, Brother Tian not even showcasing his sword, isn't it disrespectful?"

At this point, Mei Xianfu was certain the visitor harbored ill intentions. This sword-holder youth seemed indeed to desire Tian Lin's demise.

"Want to exchange skills? Fine! I'll exchange with you!"

Mei Xianfu stood up, prepared to use the Divine Lady Tree.

With her nearly Dao Artifact-level Divine Lady Tree, though not a full Dao Artifact, it sufficed for cross-level challenges.

Besides, the sword-holder youth was only Golden Core Early Stage—

Tian Lin feared this youth, but she did not.

"You? You must be Mei Xianfu—" The youth sneered at Mei Xianfu, "You are not my match."

This statement enraged Mei Xianfu, who slapped the table, ready to advance, but was stopped by Tian Lin.

Seeing Tian Lin rise beside Mei Xianfu, the sword-holder youth laughed: "Great, you two together then—"

His words were sheer arrogance; Cui'er piped in: "Allow me to witness your skills!"

She was naturally no match for this youth, but as the sword holder, she would not let her master be insulted.

Moreover, her intervention, though not a match for the youth, would be like a pebble thrown into a river—serving to gauge its depth—

However, Tian Lin evidently knew well the youth's depth, stopping Cui'er, addressing the sword-holder youth:

"Now with New Year's festivities, and Tian not fond of fighting, there's no need to battle, Tian admits defeat."

The sword-holder youth stared with suspicion at Tian Lin, brow furrowed, "You figured me out?"

Tian Lin shook his head: "I don't recall meeting you nor having a grudge; thus since we haven't even faced before, fighting would be senseless?"

"You may not fight, but I cannot avoid this fight."

The youth finished speaking, reaching for the sword on his back.

But then, the three Golden Core cultivators in the room turned their gaze outside.

Outside, a call was heard: "Han, you've slain my Goddess Sect disciple and injured Shuiyun Sect and Sword Sect disciples, come out quickly!"

The sword-holder youth fell silent, while Mei Xianfu's expression darkened: "It's that Qi!"

Tian Lin recognized Elder Qiu's voice too.

To put it simply, Elder Qiu initially escorted Mei Xianfu to ingratiate with Elder Mei.

But after Mei Xianfu returned to the sect, Elder Qiu aligned with other elders, turning hostile toward Mei Xianfu.

If Mei Xianfu were still in the Goddess Sect, she would've sought to deal with Elder Qiu.

But Mei Xianfu had left for the Wenda Sect, unable to intervene in Goddess Sect matters.

Moreover, Elder Mei wasn't one to stir conflicts, so she hadn't settled accounts with such clowns like Elder Qiu.

Now Elder Qiu lived well, irking Mei Xianfu.

"My unwelcome guests are here, Tian Lin, I'll return for you next time!"

The sword-holder youth finished speaking, transformed into Sword Qi, and vanished from the room.

Tian Lin praised: "Such powerful Sword Qi, unexpectedly refined to such a degree."

Mei Xianfu glared at Tian Lin: "His Sword Qi is indeed impressive, but not unbeatable. Earlier, why stop me from sparring with him? Do you think I cannot defeat him?"

Tian Lin said, "Together, we might still not be his match. Your Divine Lady Tree might be strong, but he wields an Immortal Sword!"