Chapter 0162 – Hidden Killing Opportunity – Absolute Return

by GreatBrother(위대한 다오 형제)

The second round of the competition was on schedule.

Thirty-two players fought against each other, and in the end, only sixteen of them were able to advance, and the atmosphere of the "Potential Dragon Battle" became hotter and hotter as the tournament progressed. Those who were able to make it this far were all up-and-comers who had made a name for themselves.

"For the sake of Lord Alliance, I must win!"

Although Xu Dalong said it easily on his lips, I knew that he had already made up his mind.

This time, his opponent is Li Fumiao from the Shandong Li family, both of them are good at making swords, this competition is destined to be a dragon fight.

"It’s strange to say that, compared to other martial arts, I prefer to compete with people in swordplay instead." Xu Dalong said while rubbing the long sword in his hand.

Ever since he had received the Blood Heavenly Demoness’s Blade Technique inheritance, his understanding of the Blade Technique had far exceeded that of other martial arts. When fighting with others, he would naturally favor the use of the blade technique.

"I see you’ve drifted." I demolished him without mercy.

"Which is not! I’m very serious!" Xu Dalong hurriedly waved his hand in denial.

"Have you seen that Lee Fumigation make a move? He’s not a character to be dealt with, don’t be careless."

"Got it."

Although I said so on my lips, I was confident in the outcome of this match. Because I know that the sword technique that Li Fumiao cultivates is exactly restrained by Xu Dalong in terms of attributes.

Unsurprisingly, Xu DaLong won cleanly.

With the crowd cheering, Xu Da Long walks down to the ring.

"Finally, we’re in the final eight!"

According to the rules, those who made it to the top eight would be eligible to join the elite organization of the Martial Arts Alliance.

"What a pity, I thought I could live a different life." Xu Dalong shook his head and said.

"What? You want to stay? If you’re willing to work as an undercover agent, I’m sure the Tongtian Pavilion will treat you as a guest." I said half-jokingly.

"Undercover?"

"Lurking within the enemy and spying for information, this is a skilled job. With your intelligence as the chief disciple of the Yellow Springs Pavilion, coupled with your notable martial arts skills, you are definitely the best candidate to be an undercover agent!"

"But didn’t you say that the Martial Alliance Master already knows our identities?"

"You remember this, huh?"

"You don’t want to leave me alone! I want to be your right-hand man more than becoming the champion of the ‘Subterranean Dragon Battle’! Even if you let me go to the ‘World’s No. 1 Martial Arts Conference’, I’ll still stay by your side!"

"Really?"

"Of course it’s true!"

"Well then, imagine you become the world’s number one expert, admired by ten thousand people, would you still be willing to be my subordinate?"

"Yes!"

"Even the Demon Venerable, whom you fear the most, has to greet you with a smile when he sees you. If you accidentally step on the foot of an extremely evil demon, he has to nod his head and ask you, ‘This young warrior, would you like to step on my other foot as well?’ In this way, are you still willing?"

"Willing! I’m going to be one of your men!"

"The beautiful warriors in the jungle, waiting in line to see you, so, are you still willing?"

"Even if you only have one arm left, you are still the most awesome!"

I couldn’t help but laugh out loud, and Xu Dalong giggled along with me. During this period of time, he was so focused on cultivation that he had long thrown the matters of men and women to the winds, and my words, on the contrary, made him feel amused.

"Don’t even think about it! If you dare to leave, I’ll give up your position to Mr. Zhang!"

"Ah! Then it’s better to forget about it ……" Just thinking about Zhang Gongzi’s face, Xu Dalong couldn’t help but shiver.

With the joy of Xu Dalong advancing to the top eight, we left the martial arts arena.

The next day, when Qin Xia Ling was preparing to head to the martial arts arena to participate in the competition, her personal guard Gan Bai couldn’t help but ask, "Miss, are you not feeling well somewhere?"

Hearing his question, Qin Xia Ling stopped her steps and turned her head to look at him.

"No, why?"

"You don’t look as if you’re in a good mood."

"I’m fine, don’t worry."

In fact, she did feel a little down.

Ever since that day’s banquet, she had never seen Jian Wuji again, and even Zhao Xin, she deliberately avoided.

A narrow-minded person like Zhao Xin, if he harbors a grudge, it’s easy as pie to kill someone. As long as he does it cleanly, even if I suspect he did it, I can’t do anything about it. What’s more, in this world, who cares about the death or life of a small guard?

I really want to teach him a lesson without any thought until he opens his mouth and begs for mercy from Jian Wu Ji. However, I can’t do that because I still have grandpa. As long as Grandpa is still the Martial Alliance Master, my every move will concern his reputation. Forget it, just endure it.

I can put up with the Zhao Xin thing, but there is one thing that is getting on my nerves. I don’t know why, but I didn’t feel anything before, but once I couldn’t see him, I missed him even more. What was so good about that retainer who always spoke out of turn and made people angry and laugh?

As she walked into the martial arts arena, deafening cheers erupted around her.

"First in Hubei! Qin Xia Ling! Number one in Hubei! Qin Xia-Ling!"

"Go Miss Qin!"

"I love you, Ms. Chin!"

"It has to be a win!"

"Let’s eat noodles together!"

"Good luck with your flag, Ms. Chin!"

In the midst of the earth-shattering cheers, she distinctly heard a word that stood out, yet was doubly dear to her.

Her gaze swept through the crowd, and wherever she went, there were wild cheers. All of them were excited to get the attention of the "No. 1 Beauty of Hubei", and they shouted her name with all their might, trying to get her attention.

Soon, she found Jian Wuji’s figure in the crowd. With four eyes facing each other, she gently nodded her head, which was the code word agreed upon between them – "Eat noodles together."

Perhaps because she was in a happy mood, in the next match, she overplayed and showed unprecedented strength. Her swordsmanship was as fast as lightning and precise; her footwork was ethereal and graceful.

In the end, she won the match in a near-crushing fashion and managed to advance to the final eight.

Back at the inn, Jian Wuji had been waiting for a long time.

"Congratulations to Miss Flagstaff."

However, in the face of his congratulations, Qin Xia Ling said with a serious face, "We can’t meet."

"Why?"

"Why? You have the nerve to ask me why? Don’t you realize that this could be dangerous?"

"Then why did you come to see me?"

"I ……"

She hesitated for a moment and said an answer that Jian Wuji was not expecting.

"Because I promised you."

"Promised me what?"

"Go and you’ll see."

After saying that, she pulled Jian Wuji out of the inn.

"Do you know how to ride a horse?"

"Are you asking me if this guard can ride a horse?" Jian Wuji smiled and asked rhetorically, "Of course I can."

"I didn’t mean that, I mean, let’s go rent two horses."

"Yes, my lady."

With that, the two rented two horses and raced towards the outskirts of the city.

"Do you really know how to ride a horse?"

"The average squire is all about leading horses and falling into stirrups, but I’m not an average squire, am I?"

They galloped their horses all the way to the East Lake in the east of the city.

"Didn’t you say earlier that you wanted me to show you around here?"

"You remember this, huh?"

"I remember exactly what we said."

Hearing his reply, Qin Xia Ling suddenly felt some regret in her heart.

"What did we say? Is it worth the risk? Relieving me in front of Grandpa, standing up for me in front of Zhao Xin, and now, bringing me here ……"

She couldn’t help but raise her head to look at Jian Wuji beside her. He still looked unkempt, with messy hair, a thick beard that covered most of his face, and tattered clothes. What exactly do I see in him?

"Let’s go over there and take a look." Jian Wuji suddenly proposed.

"Go where? Why?"

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