249: Xiao Diao asks for help, borrows a piano! [Seeking follow-up reading]

The Hall Examination, which caused a sensation throughout the Dao Sect, finally concluded as the evening sun set.

Many Dao Sect disciples dispersed, carrying lingering shock and a sense of unfulfilled excitement.

This Hall Examination was truly full of twists and turns.

Ying Xiaoxiao unexpectedly lost to Wang Yan, and just when everyone thought Wang Yan would smoothly claim the top spot, Lin Fan intervened.

With an extremely powerful stance, amidst countless disbelieving gazes, he decisively defeated Wang Yan, becoming the most dazzling protagonist of this Hall Examination!

When Lin Fan finally won, he actively handed over command to Ying Xiaoxiao. This action not only surprised many Disciples but also inspired admiration in their hearts.

Not just anyone could make such a gesture.

This move undoubtedly brought Lin Fan's already soaring prestige to its peak, even showing a faint trend of surpassing Ying Xiaoxiao, Wang Yan, and others!

…In a blink of an eye, several days had passed since the Hall Examination.

On the day the Hall Examination ended, Lin Fan went with Ying Xuanzi to claim his rewards.

Ying Xuanzi's choice of rewards for Lin Fan was still the Heaven-Rank Spiritual Treasure and the Stasis God Tablet.

Lin Fan was not lacking Heaven-Rank Spiritual Treasures, and their boost to him was very limited. After a slight deliberation, Lin Fan still chose the Stasis God Tablet.

After returning to the Desolate Hall, Lin Fan gave the Stasis God Tablet to Lin Dong and explained how to use it.

After all, Lin Fan himself already had the genuine Stasis God Tablet, and the replica was originally chosen for Lin Dong.

In these past few days, Lin Fan became a highly sought-after figure in the entire Dao Sect.

Not only did Desolate Hall Disciples come to visit him, but many Disciples from the other three halls also wanted to befriend Lin Fan.

During this time, Ying Huanhuan also found Lin Fan again and expressed her gratitude for his defeat of Wang Yan and his decision to yield command to Ying Xiaoxiao.

Of course, Ying Huanhuan's gratitude was expressed in a more subtle way.

After some exchange, the relationship between the two became even deeper.

After several consecutive days, the number of visitors finally decreased, and Lin Fan prepared to enter secluded cultivation to refine the life profound spirit fruit and the earth core life essence, aiming to raise his cultivation to the Life Profound Realm.

Just as Lin Fan was about to enter secluded cultivation, Lin Dong came looking for him.

“Brother Lin Fan,” Lin Dong called out to Lin Fan, looking as if he had something to say but was hesitant.

“What is it? Just say what's on your mind,” Lin Fan said with a smile.

Lin Dong said in a somewhat low voice, “Xiao Diao contacted me using the demonic spirit imprint. He said Xiao Yan was injured.”

Lin Fan's heart stirred upon hearing this, and he quickly remembered the matter of contending for the earth core spirit marrow.

Since Lin Fan had already used the earth core spirit marrow and successfully condensed his Primordial Spirit, he had temporarily overlooked this matter.

“What happened?” Lin Fan asked calmly, though he was thinking inwardly.

Lin Dong said, “Xiao Yan discovered a place and found some good things, but he was injured by the strong cultivators guarding it.”

“Those guys are a bit tricky, and they have the power of the natural terrain. Xiao Diao can't resolve it either, so he wants us to help. Also…”

At this point, Lin Dong paused, looking a bit awkward.

Lin Fan casually asked, “Also what?”

Lin Dong said somewhat sheepishly, “Xiao Diao said that the Dao Sect's Heaven Hall has a pure yuan treasure called the Sky Phoenix Zither. If he wants to break through those guys' special methods, he needs to use the Sky Phoenix Zither.”

“Xiao Diao hopes we can borrow the Sky Phoenix Zither. I thought Brother Lin Fan has a wider network within the Dao Sect, so I had to come to you.”

“The Sky Phoenix Zither, huh? I'll give it a try,” Lin Fan nodded slightly.

A fierce look flashed in Lin Dong's eyes as he said, “If we really can't borrow it, it's fine. At worst, we'll fight those guys!”

Lin Fan said, “You go back and wait for my news.”

“Okay,” Lin Dong agreed and turned to leave.

After Lin Dong left, Lin Fan did not delay and headed directly to the Heaven Hall.

Before long, Lin Fan saw the lively young girl.

“How does a busy person like you have time to come find me?” Ying Huanhuan glanced at Lin Fan with her big eyes, smiling and teasing him.

Lin Fan was unfazed by Ying Huanhuan's teasing and said with a smile, “I heard that among the Dao Sect, Junior Senior Sister Huanhuan is the most beautiful, kind-hearted, and helpful…”

Listening to Lin Fan's compliments, a smile involuntarily appeared in Ying Huanhuan's eyes, but she deliberately put on a stern face and interrupted him:

“Stop. Piling on so many nice words, tell me, what mischief are you up to, you rascal?”

Lin Fan smiled and said, “Junior Senior Sister Huanhuan is indeed incredibly smart, seeing at a glance that I need your help. However, this is not mischief, but rather to help a brother.”

“Speak, what do you need me for?” Ying Huanhuan rolled her eyes at Lin Fan, but her lips curved slightly as she spoke.

Lin Fan looked around, then took a step closer to Ying Huanhuan, and could then smell a faint fragrance emanating from the young girl beside him.

“I want to ask you for a favor, to borrow something.”

“What thing?” Ying Huanhuan's delicate brows furrowed slightly, a little puzzled.

Under the bright, large eyes of the young girl, which seemed to ripple with light, Lin Fan lowered his voice and asked, “Can I borrow your Heaven Hall's Sky Phoenix Zither for a few days?”

“You said you want to borrow the Sky Phoenix Zither?”

When Ying Huanhuan heard Lin Fan's words, a look of surprise appeared on her pretty face.

She was also extremely surprised by Lin Fan's request.

After all, she was very aware of the preciousness of a pure yuan treasure.

Even some Disciples of the Heaven Hall could not see such a thing.

And now, Lin Fan actually wanted to borrow it?

If anyone else had said this, she would probably have retorted with a “Are you dreaming?” long ago.

“Yes, I really need that item right now,” Lin Fan nodded seriously.

“Martial Uncle Qi Lei won't agree. The Sky Phoenix Zither is a treasure of the Heaven Hall. Sometimes, even if the Sect's Elders want to borrow it, Martial Uncle Qi Lei won't allow it.”

Ying Huanhuan frowned, thought for a moment, and said.

“So, I can only ask the beautiful and kind-hearted Junior Senior Sister Huanhuan for help,” Lin Fan spread his hands and said.

“You want me to help you use connections?”

The young girl's pretty face lifted slightly, and the sunlight hitting it formed a halo of light, like a layer of beeswax, making the young girl look quite captivating.

“But why should I be so good to you?”

The young girl's slender jade hand brushed aside a strand of hair, then she smiled sweetly at Lin Fan, asking with an innocent and puzzled expression.

“I helped your sister regain command, so that's some merit, right?”

Lin Fan shrugged and said.

“Oh, that…” Ying Huanhuan thought seriously for a moment, nodded, and then casually said,

“But a certain rude fellow was so impolite during the Hall Examination, so that bit of merit can only make me overlook your behavior during the Hall Examination.”

“I caught you just to keep you from falling to the ground. How can that be called impolite?” Lin Fan shrugged and said.

“You're still talking…” When Ying Huanhuan heard Lin Fan's words, she couldn't help but recall that scene from the Hall Examination, and her pretty face flushed slightly.

“Alright, I won't say more,” Lin Fan's smile faded, and he said calmly, “Without the Sky Phoenix Zither, I'll think of other ways to solve it.”

With that, Lin Fan made to leave.

“Hey, you're not angry, are you?” Ying Huanhuan looked at Lin Fan's calm face, and the playful look on her face also subsided considerably. She asked cautiously.

“No,” Lin Fan shook his head and said, “It's just that this matter cannot be delayed.”

“I never said I wouldn't help you, and does your expression look like you don't mind at all? You're a big man, but you say the opposite of what you mean.”

Ying Huanhuan muttered softly, but her big eyes couldn't help but glance at Lin Fan's expression.

“You have a way to help me?” Lin Fan touched his nose and said.

Ying Huanhuan's dark eyes darted around, then she waved at Lin Fan, “Follow me.”

After speaking, she turned and floated away like a butterfly.

Lin Fan, seeing this, also followed closely behind her.