Zhang Lingyu knew Lin Tian's background and naturally understood the origin of the purple flames. These flames were unique to the Nu Ba lineage within the four major zombie bloodlines, the only branch capable of controlling fire.

Regarding this fire, Zhang Lingyu had also read about it in the Demon Extermination Ancient Books, describing its immense power—capable of scorching the heavens and boiling the seas; when the purple fire emerges, a thousand miles are left barren. Although Lin Tian's purple fire hadn't reached that level yet, seeing the purple flames still gave him a fright.

Similarly shocked was Tang Ziqing. As an Ancient Martial Artist in the Innate Realm, she was highly sensitive to energy and felt the danger of the purple fire immediately.

"Lin Tian, what cultivation technique are you practicing? I've never seen you use it before," the Miss asked strangely.

She had known Lin Tian for some time and had even sparred with him, but had never seen him display the purple fire. All his fighting relied purely on strength.

Lin Tian retracted the purple flames and said, "Well... I can't say what cultivation technique it is. You haven't seen it before because I only recently broke through to a new realm, and the purple fire emerged after the breakthrough."

What he said was true. Indeed, Lin Tian was only able to control fire power after breaking through to the Third-level Yellow-eyed Zombie. However, they interpreted it as breaking through to an Ancient Martial Realm.

"That's strange. Your purple flames are on par in energy grade with Xiao Manxuan's strange energy. How can you withstand it?" the Miss seemed to have discovered something, then exclaimed in amazement, "Is it because of the cultivation technique?"

Lin Tian was momentarily baffled before understanding what the Miss meant. She thought he was unafraid of the purple fire due to a cultivation technique. In other words, if the Second Miss practiced it, could she control the energy within her?

The Miss looked at Lin Tian expectantly, wanting to say something but held back. As an Ancient Martial Artist, she knew the rules of the Ancient Martial World, not to inquire about other sects' cultivation techniques or attempt to learn them.

Moreover, Xiao Manxue understood that Lin Tian's cultivation technique must be a top-tier technique, foundational and confidential to a sect, and peeking at it would invite pursuit by the sect.

She was the same; she couldn't easily disclose her swordsmanship cultivation technique even if she wanted to. Her sect wouldn't allow it, and leaking sect techniques would only mean being expelled.

Tang Ziqing remained silent as well, being the Miss's master, she understood the reasoning behind it.

"Lin Tian, I..." The Miss looked at her sister and eventually couldn't help but speak, "I know it's too much to ask, but can Xuanxuan learn your Ancient Martial cultivation technique from you?"

Lin Tian was contemplating the beast skin technique and didn't pay much attention to the Miss's words, so he didn't respond.

The Miss thought Lin Tian was unwilling and pleaded again, "Lin Tian, if only Xuanxuan can learn your technique, no matter the result, I'm willing to pay any price, whether it's the entire Xiao Group or... or myself."

She struggled with the last few words, but her meaning was clear—even if you want me, I'm willing.

Tang Ziqing shook her head slightly but couldn't interfere due to the life of a disciple's close kin being at stake. Regardless of Lin Tian's response, even a cold rejection would be understandable.

"Uh, what did you say just now? I didn't catch that," Lin Tian suddenly said, leaving the women stunned. It was indeed awkward—offering oneself, only for the other party not to have heard clearly.

Offering oneself is difficult for an ordinary woman to voice, let alone one as proud as the Miss.

"I meant, letting Xuanxuan become your disciple and learn your cultivation technique. I... am willing to pay any price." The Miss repeated.

"No." Lin Tian immediately refused, making the Miss a bit pale, but then Lin Tian continued, "We are of similar age, so let's not talk about becoming disciples. As for practicing the technique, I have no objections."

The Miss was taken aback and then filled with infinite joy. She excitedly held Lin Tian's hand, saying, "Lin Tian, you agree?"

After asking, she realized they were holding hands intimately in front of her master and sister, and her face flushed with embarrassment.

She quickly released Lin Tian's hand, avoided her master's gaze, and said shyly, "You agree to let Xuanxuan practice the sect's technique, how will you explain it to your sect?"

"No need to explain." Lin Tian was indifferent; it's his technique, why explain to others? But Tang Ziqing and the Miss were puzzled looking at him.

Lin Tian then realized his mistake; constantly claiming to have a sect could raise doubts if he seemed too nonchalant.

He pretended to cough a few times and solemnly said, "Actually, I'm my master's sole disciple, and he's passed on the position of Sect Leader to me, so I'm the Sect Leader now. I decide these matters."

Claiming to be a Sect Leader at eighteen sounded incredulous, but Lin Tian had to stick to his story. He truly realized how one lie leads to more, proving that honesty is indeed better.

The women appeared shocked, thinking about how the sect elders dared to hand over leadership to such a young disciple.

"Do you have any conditions?" The Miss asked, feeling the sudden happiness was unsettling, as if Lin Tian needed to ask for something for her to feel secure.

"I want you..." Lin Tian began as she spoke, but stopped upon sensing several gazes flash toward him, causing the Miss's face to flush red. Lin Tian continued, "I want you ladies to come down with me to check the technique. There are some issues that need explaining."

The Miss sighed slightly but felt a hint of disappointment.

"Xuanxuan, come with me," the Miss called.

Lin Tian led the sisters out of the bedroom, but neither Zhang Lingyu nor Tang Ziqing moved; they naturally couldn't casually view another's technique. Yet Zhang Lingyu was puzzled; how does a zombie have cultivation techniques?

But Lin Tian didn't seem to be joking; Zhang Lingyu trusted Lin Tian wouldn't jest about Xiao Manxuan's life. However, what cultivation technique was important enough for Lin Tian to be so serious?

Returning to the bedroom, Lin Tian then remembered he hadn't seen Mrs. Xiao for a long time. Given the Second Miss's awakening, she should have appeared unless taken again.

"Where's Mrs. Xiao?" Lin Tian asked.

"Mom didn't sleep all night; she just fell asleep," the Miss replied.

The Xiao family's women had it tough, Lin Tian sighed internally.

"Please sit first while I fetch the technique." Lin Tian gestured for the sisters to wait on the sofa, then went to the inner room, where his valuables were stored.

Opening the cabinet, he grabbed two pieces of beast skin and returned, placing them on the table.

"Miss, earlier I wasn't clear, the Second Miss might find practicing this technique difficult. You'll understand once you look," Lin Tian said earnestly.

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