The next morning, Lu Xiao had just stepped outside when he caught the scent of food.
On the small table in the courtyard, steaming hot dishes were laid out.
Ma Ziqian and the others were already eating.
"Sect... Brother Lu, come have breakfast," Chai Tong almost blurted out "Sect Leader" upon seeing Lu Xiao, but he managed to stop himself just in time.
Lu Xiao didn't stand on ceremony and grabbed two buns.
"Brother Lu, we'll head out once we finish eating."
"If we continue southeast for about seventy li, we'll reach the second checkpoint of Xuanyuan Tomb."
"We need to pick up the pace a bit, as I reckon the second trial carries the most weight of all the assessments."
Lu Xiao nodded, "What's the second trial about?"
"I'm not sure of the format, it probably changes each time. However, it is likely to test one's character and choices under immense pressure."
"The first time I participated, the tomb's disciples disguised themselves as bandits for a raid."
