Chapter 63 - 63 : The Penniless Daoist, Gobu (1/2)

The battle between Tianqi and Silent Flower was so intense that the crowd stayed silent after that last explosion, it took them a couple of minutes to realize what just happened.

The cheers were loud as they called out both their names, however, Tianqi walked back with some mustered strength, as for Silent Flower, she layed on the ground for some time before she could stand up and walk back, she gritted her teeth and was unwilling to accept defeat but she was sent out of the arena and she can't refute that.

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Due to how damaged the arena became, the other match will be held up in an hour. Some disciples of the Locus Clan came and started fixing the arena, it didn't even take them 10 minutes to fix it so it's confusing on why they said 1 hour.

Anyways, Arthur didn't just stay still, instead, he surprisingly walked next to Silent Flower, who was tending her wounds and said

”Here, drink this”

He said that while stretching his hand which hat the Miraculous Healing Potion.

The reason he decided to give her and not Tianqi is that she seemed more approachable? He seemed to be the kind of guy to not like others, Arthur even guessed that he would be ignored if he talked to him.

Silent Flower was lifted her head and saw a black robed person covering his head, handing her fist-sized red Potion, but she didn't take it and stared at him with a confused look.

Seeing her act like this, Arthur put the Potion on the ground then went back to where he was, he only did that because he wanted to form a friendly relationship with her, someone who can use a special kind of ice is by no means normal, she must have a powerful backing or something similar, if not then she perhaps was born with that kind of ice.

Maybe if they became friends, she could teach him how to use that ice.

He didn't bother with her anymore and retrieved a book to read until the next match is up.

Silent Flower frowned at his actions and didn't pick the potion until 20 minutes later, she didn't know why a complete stranger would do this but she couldn't find a reason he would hurt her, a direct reason that is, he may want something in return but since he didn't say it then it doesn't matter right?

First, she drank just a little bit to confirm it's not poison, but just when it invaded her body, a warm feeling covered her and her wounds were healing much faster. Surprised by this, she gulped the Potion straight away which made her wounds heal at an incredible speed.

Just after 5 minutes of consuming it, all her wounds healed except that serious one on her shoulder, although it didn't fully heal, it was less painful.

She gazed at the empty bottle with widened eyes then she shifted her gaze to Arthur, who was leisurely sitting and reading a book.

She doesn't want to fill indebted to someone so she slowly walked next to him and hesitantly said

”T-Thank you, I owe you a fav-vour..”

Arthur lowered the book and chuckled before replying

”No problem, no problem! Ah ah, for that favor, I would like to use it now..”

Startled by this, Silent Flower began regretting even coming to thank him, she guessed he would ask for something precious or ridiculous so she clenched her fists and retorted

”W-What do you want?”

”Hai! Let's become friends then.. what do you say?”

She stayed silent for an unknown amount of time before she spoke with a low voice

”Isn't it e-early to become friends? I just met you...”

Hearing this, Arthur waved his hand as if he was annoyed and said

”Ah.. then consider it a gift.. no need to return the favor.”

Silent Flower would feel guilty if she did that, her honor and pride wouldn't let her do that.

'He just wants to be your friend! What are you afraid of?' After successfully reassuring herself, she stretched her hand as if she wanted to shake his and said

”Pleased to become your f-friend..”

Arthur laughed heartily and immediately replied while shaking her hand rapidly

”Ha ha ha, the pleasure is mine, sit sit!”

He indicated at the chair next to him, telling her to sit as he wanted to chat with her about that ice, he was very curious about it.

However, from a while back, he could feel killing intent coming from the audience, he didn't dare look as he knew Lucy was gazing at him with piercing eyes.

It's not like he was flirting with Silent Flower or wanted her to become his woman, he approached her for different reasons, but it seems Lucy misunderstood or is being jealous for no apparent reason.

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From the very beginning, Silent Flower impression on Arthur was not that bad, she just felt he was a bit strong as she saw him fight earlier, she didn't think he could win against her, but he was decently strong and after he helped her, he seemed like an friendly and kind person, although it seemed strange as to why he covered his face.

The two chatted for a couple of minutes before they stopped, they only talked about simple things like the participants and the bandaged guy, Arthur discovered that it would be hard to make her speak of her strange ice so he stopped talking and resumed reading his book.

The silence was awkward but he didn't mind that and acted normally, as for her, she closed her eyes and seemed to be trying to treat her shoulder.

The one hour was finally done and the next match was announced, Arthur was extremely overjoyed as he heard the announcement as his opponent was Gobu.

He finally gotten what he wished for, he really wanted to see what will the great actor do when he realises his opponent has seen through him.

Arthur jumped on the new arena followed by Gobu who acted the same. Arthur didn't know how strong a Heavenly Realm person is, but he knew he is strong, at least compared to others, however, he didn't dare to be reckless so he decided to fight seriously, he would only use Makaze, if it gets hard then he will use his dark magic and the others.

He wouldn't use his full speed as he it but he would fight seriously, at least he wouldn't hold back his attacks.

Soon, the two of them were on the arena, Gobu was barely standing as if he would fall at any moment, as if Arthur, he already took a special sword stance while holding Makaze.

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