Zhuge Tianji smiled and said to Xuanyuan Jie and Su Dacheng, "Gentlemen, this Ling Tian is not from any prominent family. He was an orphan, saved by Taoists on Panlong Mountain when he was young.
His teacher, Immortal Master Daoyuan, is a close friend of this humble Taoist. That elder is a person of great divine ability.
Furthermore, as far as we know, he has another teacher from the lineage of the Medical Saint, which is why this young man possesses such high medical skills."
"So that's how it is. It seems a great teacher produces a talented student," Xuanyuan Jie exclaimed.
Although he did not know Immortal Master Daoyuan personally, he trusted Zhuge Tianji implicitly. Anyone whom Zhuge Tianji favored and praised must be an extraordinary individual.
At this moment, Su Dacheng let out a wry chuckle.
"From what I understand, those young men don't seem to be entirely convinced by or friendly towards this Ling Tian. Just a moment ago, that young man from the Situ family almost got into a conflict with Ling Tian."
"Did they have any past grievances? What is there to conflict about?" Xuanyuan Jie asked, puzzled.
"You're getting old, your youth is long gone. Think about it, a group of hot-blooded young men, with a beauty among them, who wouldn't want to show off?
It's a case of vying for affection," Daoist Zhuge pinpointed the truth with a single sentence.
Xuanyuan Jie frowned. He knew very well that these young men would do absurd things for the sake of love, and it was not impossible for them to do things that would affect their team's unity.
"Young Su, you must put in more effort and guide those young men properly..." Zhuge Tianji said to Su Dacheng at this point.
"Alas, these young men are all so proud and arrogant. When their hormones kick in, I don't have the ability to restrain them," Su Dacheng replied with a bitter smile.
"Then tell them, if they don't obey orders, they can get lost and go back to where they came from! Have their family elders come to pick them up!
Even if they don't find it shameful, I don't believe their elders won't!" Xuanyuan Jie said with a murderous intent!
...
A voice from the aircraft's crew announced that the plane would be landing in half an hour.
Ling Tian, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them and began to check his personal belongings.
In reality, this was merely a habit Ling Tian had cultivated. Although everything useful he possessed was currently in his spiritual realm space, Ling Tian reminded himself to act as if the spiritual realm space did not exist in front of outsiders.
Otherwise, it was highly likely that someone with ulterior motives would discover something amiss.
Ling Tian's medical kit was not carried with him; it was stored with the other logistical supplies for the team.
He only carried a large backpack and his Ghost-Cleaver long saber.
Just then, a voice called out.
"Wow, what a magnificent saber! May I have a look?"
Ling Tian looked up and saw a very handsome man. This man possessed the aura of a classical handsome man, full of heroic spirit, yet not effeminate.
"Allow me to introduce myself, my name is Xuanyuan Tangfeng!"
"Hello, my name is Ling Tian!"
Ling Tian extended his hand as a formality. They shook hands, purely out of politeness.
Xuanyuan Tangfeng pointed at the Ghost-Cleaver long saber in Ling Tian's hand, "Your saber is magnificent, its craftsmanship is exquisite. May I have a look?"
Ling Tian nodded and handed the saber over. Xuanyuan Tangfeng took the saber, pressed the release catch, and the Ghost-Cleaver long saber was unsheathed.
The sharp blade gleamed dazzlingly under the aircraft cabin's lights.
"A good saber, a truly good saber."
As an expert in martial arts, Xuanyuan Tangfeng could discern the quality of a weapon as soon as he held it.
Ling Tian's long saber was top-notch in both craftsmanship and material.
The only regret he felt was that the saber had not yet acquired a killing aura, meaning it had not yet killed anyone!
However, this was not a problem. In a lawless place like Hell's Paradise, this item would soon find its use.
"Ling Tian, where did you get this saber?"
"I forged it myself!"
Ling Tian did not fabricate any excuses, such as saying the saber was made by a master craftsman or blacksmith.
Such a saber was undoubtedly extraordinary, and almost everyone who saw it would want to commission someone to make one for themselves. At that point, any lie would be exposed.
Therefore, Ling Tian frankly admitted the truth.
"Brother Ling Tian, your saber is truly exceptional, and I like it very much. Do you have any intention of parting with it?"
Ling Tian heard his request but shook his head.
"I'm very sorry, but I have no intention of selling this saber.
You should be well aware of how dangerous our situation is this time, and for me, this saber is a source of courage!"
"So that's how it is. What a pity.
Ling Tian, forgive my presumption, but after this matter on Hell's Paradise Island is concluded, could you forge such a long saber for me as well?"
Ling Tian pondered for a moment and then said, "Forging a saber for you is not a problem, but to forge this saber requires many rare materials!
My saber used meteoric iron, titanium alloy, and various other precious materials, which is how this masterpiece came to be."
"Heh heh, Mr. Ling Tian, you may be overthinking it. Our Xuanyuan family has a thousand years of heritage, and we have accumulated countless rare materials of all kinds.
Forging a saber like this with these precious materials is a trivial matter for our Xuanyuan family."
Xuanyuan Tangfeng spoke these words without any pretense or affectation; this was the confidence of a disciple from a prominent family.
"Very well, then it's settled. After this mission is accomplished and we return to China, I will begin forging it for you."
They chatted for a few more moments, and then Xuanyuan Tangfeng suddenly said, "Ling Tian, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"You are too kind, please speak freely," Ling Tian replied.
"It's like this, I learned from Director Su that for the sake of better management, we will eventually be organized into a team, and one person will be selected as the leader to guide this group..."
"And what of it? What does it have to do with me?" Ling Tian retorted.
"Regarding who will be the leader, Director Su mentioned that it will be decided by everyone's vote.
I hope you will cast your important vote for me.
I must remind you, my biggest competitor is actually Situ Leisheng, that fellow who had a conflict with you when we boarded the plane!
This person has a bad reputation, is very arrogant, and harbors grudges. If such a person gains the power of a team leader, he might abuse it and send you to a dangerous place..."
Ling Tian interrupted him directly.
"Mr. Xuanyuan, I believe you should be aware that I am a doctor!"