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  "Teacher, is there something wrong with pulling me out?" The old master hastily pulled Xiaoming out, and Xiaoming was a bit surprised.

  Anthony looked at Xiaoming, his expression filled with emotion, and said: "Young man, when I first picked you up, you didn't even know what magic was, but now you're a real fourth-level magician."

  Xia Ming opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but didn't know what to say, and could only silently listen to Anthony continue speaking.

  Anthony looked at Xiaoming with a relieved expression: "In just two months, from a magical rookie to the current level, I have to say that you indeed have some magical talent."

  This was Anthony's first time being so affirmative towards Xiaoming, Xiaoming scratched his head, wanting to be humble for a couple of sentences, but was stopped by Anthony with just a glance.

  "Kid, I know you're hiding a lot of secrets. Like why you suddenly descended from the sky and appeared in the mountains behind Cangyan; like how you obviously have that kind of talent, yet have never touched magic..."

  Xia Ming remained silent, and the matter of crossing over was his greatest secret. Even if he were to take it out and share it with others, they would certainly not believe him...

  "But it doesn't matter, who in this world doesn't have their own secrets?" Anthony said to himself, and suddenly laughed: "But now, there's actually a great opportunity."

  Xia Ming seemed to understand what Anthony was trying to say.

  "Bluebeard and I are quite familiar with each other. This time, the Sacred Council found you also has a part of reason that I recommended."

  Xia Ming exclaimed in surprise: "Teacher is also a member of the Sacred Council?"

  Anthony smiled faintly: "Well, I'm an honorary elder of the Sacred Council, but it's just a title. But that Bluebeard is different, he has a lot of say in the Sacred Council."

  Anthony is actually an honorary elder of the Sacred Council!

  This answer was beyond Xiaoming's expectation, but thinking about it, it was also within reason. The power of the Sacred Council spread throughout the four major empires of humanity. Although Xiaoming didn't know what level of strongman Anthony was, from Pingyali's subtle hints, he could tell that Anthony was absolutely stronger than he had imagined.

  For the strong, why wouldn't the Sacred Council want to get along with them?

  "Alright, don't interrupt me. Kid, with your talent, it's impossible for you to stay in this godforsaken place all your life, you'll have to go out and make a name for yourself! The identity of the Sacred Council is your greatest protection!"

  Xia Ming's eyes lit up.

  Indeed, he has no power or influence in this world, but with the complex interplay of magical families, martial arts families and various forces, if he can join the Sacred Council, at least it would be equivalent to having the capital to counter them.

  It's just like if Xia Ming had offended someone from a magical family, having the identity of the Sacred Council would make them think twice. Of course, all this depends on Xia Ming's value to the Sacred Council, in other words, it's a mutually beneficial relationship.

  "I may not be familiar with those old guys in the Sacred Council, but Bluebeard is an important figure among them. He and I are close friends, and he can take care of things for me..."

  "So Bluebeard has invited you to join the Sacred Council, you might as well seize this opportunity..."

  Listening to the old master's nagging reminders, Xiaoming was moved and felt a little moist in his eyes. The old master was truly sincere in his concern for him.

  He patted Xiaoming's shoulder and said, "Let's go in."

  He walked back into the wooden house, Bluebeard sat casually, one hand on the chair, lightly tapping the armrest, staring at Xiaoming: "How about it, kid? What I said earlier wasn't a joke. How have you considered it?"

  "What do I need to do to join the Sacred Council?" Xiaoming asked back, still without a hint of urgency.

  "It's very simple!" Bluebeard snapped his fingers, "You join my Dark Temple, become a One-Star Executor, and receive 10,000 gold coins as an annual salary. If there's something to do, you can do it if you want to, or give up if you don't."

  "And in the Sacred Council, you don't need to listen to anyone else except me! However, I must remind you that your treatment and position in the Sacred Council are tied together! If you want better treatment, then show some real ability!"

  The conditions aren't bad!

  Xia Ming's greatest fear was that the Sacred Council would restrict the freedom of its members. Now it seems that, apart from Bluebeard, who is directly in charge, no one else can be bothered to care, which makes things much easier.

  "Alright, I agree to join the Sacred Council!"

  Xia Ming no longer hesitated and nodded in agreement.

  Bluebeard stood up and gave Xiaoming a loud slap on the shoulder, making his arm ache: "Great, from now on we're in this together!"

  After Xiaoming agreed to join the Sacred Council, Bluebeard's attitude also became much milder: "In the name of the Sacred Council, I grant you as a One-Star Executor, subordinate to my Dark Temple. This is your proof!"

  Bluebeard handed Xiaoming a delicate plaque, the entire body was made of amethyst, about twenty centimeters long and ten centimeters wide. The top was engraved with a trident pattern, and the bottom was a golden giant dragon, vividly lifelike.

  "With this token, from now on you are a member of the Dark Temple! With this, you have the right to directly kill anyone below the rank of Continental Viscount without receiving any punishment."

  Xia Ming solemnly took over the purple crystal card and put it into the spatial ring.

  Bluebeard added, "Our Dark Temple is the enforcement temple of the Sacred Council. Its main responsibility is to supervise the situation of the four major empires on the mainland and to try those who betray the Sacred Council..."

  Xia Mingyue was shocked as he listened on, this was simply a massive organization similar to a modern military intelligence bureau, with immense power and omnipresent.

  "Don't worry, you're Anthony's beloved disciple, I won't treat you unfairly! Come on, let's have a good drink, and consider it a celebration of your joining the Dark Temple." Bluebeard conjured up several jars of fine wine from his spatial ring, filling the entire room with the strong aroma.

  As soon as he smelled the wine aroma, Old Antony's eyes lit up and he exclaimed in surprise: "This is a wine brewed from Ice Lotus Flowers! You old fellow have been secretly hoarding such good stuff!"

  Ice Lotus!

  Xia Ming has an eternal book, of course, he understands what Ice Lotus is.

  Ice Lotus is a rare and precious herb, the wine brewed from its flower juice can improve the physique of cultivators after drinking, it's a hard to come by good product.

  Xia Ming didn't hold back either. A magician's body was far inferior to a warrior's, but it had even more potential for improvement. He immediately grabbed a jug of fine wine and started gulping it down.

  The entrance is smooth, this can't be considered wine at all, but rather like honey, sweet and refreshing. Moreover, it's crystal clear and icy cool, a warm current flowing through the whole body, with a fragrance that makes Xiaoming praise it endlessly.

  Bluebeard also drank a whole tank, wiped his mouth and said loudly: "Good boy, refreshing! Not like those old guys in the parliament, drinking wine is also nagging nonstop!"

  Xia Ming smiled, Bluebeard was still quite pleasant to get along with.

  "Kid, I've known your teacher for over a decade now, and it was also your teacher who recommended you to me this time. Previously, Anthony and I had discussed having you help me with something, which can be considered your first task. Let's see if you're willing to do it!" Bluebeard said with a somewhat strange smile.

  "What task?"

  Xia Ming also didn't hold back, smiling and asking casually.

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