Chapter 352 - Competing for the Coveted Spot (2/2)

Things would have been simple if they only had to face Ruan Ling, but she just so happened to have a companion who was at the same cultivation level as him.

The bearded man was confident in his own strength, but he would still have to expend a big part of his energy to defeat someone at the same cultivation level.

And even if they defeated these two, there were still other groups that they had to beat in order to obtain the coveted spot below the cliff wall.

He could already foresee a difficult road ahead.

So as far as possible, he would prefer to conserve his strength instead of fighting Young Master Xuan Hao.

”If my friend offended the few good sirs here, I hereby apologise on her behalf,” Young Master Xuan Hao clasped his fists towards the hairy man's group.

”Wait, Brother Hao Xuan! He is the one who attacked me first!” Ruan Ling exclaimed in indignation.

”Stop it!” Young Master Xuan Hao shot her a glare. This caused Ruan Ling to quieten down immediately, albeit with extreme reluctance.

On the other hand, the bearded man suddenly felt a lot more confident after seeing that Young Master Xuan Hao was taking a submissive stance.

In his opinion, Young Master Xuan Hao must be rather weak among his peers.

Why else would he not take this chance to impress his beautiful female companion?

”But she insulted my junior. How are you going to compensate him for that?” the bearded man crossed his arms as he spoke with a tone of superiority.

”What do you mean insult? Is there anything untrue about what I said?” Ruan Ling snapped back.

”You...!” the hairy man gritted his teeth in anger. ”Big brother, let's stop being nice and just teach them a lesson!”

”We are here to cultivate, not to fight,” the bearded man shook his head. ”If possible, I don't want to dirty my hands with some useless trash's blood.”

Useless trash?

Young Master Xuan Hao frowned upon hearing that. ”What do you want from us?”

He did not want to create trouble on his travels. But if the other party went too far, he was not going to keep holding back either.

”Let your friend take three of my junior's strikes, and we will treat it as this never happened,” the bearded man said.

”Three strikes?” Young Master Xuan Hao was rather surprised by the request. ”All right then!”

Ruan Ling had already exchanged moves with the hairy man earlier, and they had come out rather even. Considering that, receiving three strikes should not be a problem at all.

”Brother Hao Xuan...” Ruan Ling was extremely reluctant.

In her eyes, receiving three strikes from the hairy man was nothing difficult.

What she was unhappy about was the fact that she had to do as the other party said.

”This shouldn't be a problem for you. Please bear with it for my sake,” Young Master Xuan Hao sent his voice straight to Ruan Ling's head. ”Once we get back, I will make it up to you.”

”You better!” Ruan Ling sulked before stepping forward.

But just as she was doing so, Young Master Xuan Hao and Ruan Ling saw that another Fifth Cycle Origin Core realm martial artist had stepped forward instead of the hairy man from before.

This short plump man grinned maliciously, emitting an aura that was much stronger than that of the hairy man.

”What is the meaning of this?” Young Master Xuan Hao turned towards the bearded man.

”What's wrong?” the bearded man smirked. ”You agreed to have your friend receive three of my junior's strikes, and he is my junior. Is there a problem? Or are you going to go back on your word in front of all the witnesses present?”

”Tch!” Young Master Xuan Hao clenched his fists in irritation.

Just like how Young Master Xuan Hao had seen the hairy man's strength, the bald man must have seen Ruan Ling's capabilities.

For the bearded man to specifically choose this short plump man, it was highly likely that Ruan Ling would not be able to handle her opponent this time.

”Isn't your friend very arrogant just now, even wanting to compete with us for the spot under the cliff wall?” the hairy man mocked. ”If your friend is feeling scared, then why don't you guys just leave this place? At least you won't have to keep throwing your face in front of everyone here!”

”Who are you saying is scared?” Ruan Ling retorted immediately. ”It's just three strikes, isn't it?”

”Don't do it!” Young Master Xuan Hao hurriedly stopped her.

”Don't worry, I will be fine!” Ruan Ling forced a smile.

Young Master Xuan Hao sighed after looking at Ruan Ling.

She had always been this reckless, but it was true that they might not have any better solution now.

Technically, the other party had not gone against their word.

If Young Master Xuan Hao and Ruan Ling refused to follow through on their side, they would become the laughingstock of the day.

At that point, how would they still be in the right mood to stay and cultivate?

But right at this moment, a familiar voice sounded out from behind them.

”Yes, Sister Ruan Ling. You will be fine for sure,” Lu Tianzi patted her on the shoulder while stepping in front of her. ”Because I will be the one receiving those three strikes.”

”Brother Tianzi?” Young Master Xuan Hao's face immediately lit up in surprise. ”Are you feeling better already?”

He had seen Lu Tianzi's strength for himself back at the Canal of Misery, and he could not be happier if Lu Tianzi was willing to take Ruan Ling's place!

”Yeah, I am fine now. Sorry for worrying you,” Lu Tianzi nodded.

”And who the hell are you?” the bearded man was obviously displeased with Lu Tianzi's sudden appearance. ”Just a mere Second Cycle Origin Core realm has no right to talk here.”

”Wait, Big Brother. I recognise him,” the hairy man said. ”I remember seeing him lose unconsciousness while cultivating just now!”

”What? He lost consciousness...? Hahahaha!” the bearded man was stunned for a moment before bursting into laughter.

”A weakling like you dare to act tough in front of me? Get lost before I smash your face in!” the short plump man mocked.

His leader had told him to teach Ruan Ling a lesson, so he just wanted to get this over and done with before returning to cultivating.

”Overestimating yourself!”

”Just get out of the here before you lose consciousness again!”

The entire group started laughing and insulting Lu Tianzi.

In fact, even the other martial artists around who were watching the show started snickering to themselves.

For someone who could not even retain his consciousness under the pressure of the War Intent Cliff, coming out like this was simply asking to be ridiculed!