Chapter 203 - Chapter 203: Chapter 172: Senior Sister is Injured_1 (1/2)
Chapter 203: Chapter 172: Senior Sister is Injured_1
Translator: 549690339
Li Heng was badly injured and could no longer continue watching the competition, so Xu Mu had Shang YaoYao take him back.
Shang YaoYao had already advanced to the Foundation Establishment Stage and was no longer eligible to participate in the competition. So it made no difference to her whether she watched the contest or not.
Shang YaoYao was unhappy about being treated like a maid by Xu Mu.
“If it weren’t for the fact that you’re capable of making money for me, I wouldn’t even bother dealing with you! Humph!”
Despite grumbling, Shang YaoYao obediently heeded Xu Mu and returned with Li Heng.
Xu Mu and Luo Qingchen continued to watch the competition until the end, and then returned to Lonely Sword Peak. The second round of the competition would start the next day.
By the time they returned to Lonely Sword Peak, Li Heng had already awakened. However, his internal injuries were severe and he couldn’t get out of bed yet.
Li Heng leaned against his bed, looking disheartened.
“Senior Brother, don’t worry. I will figure out a way to get you the Foundation Establishment Pill!” Xu Mu assured him with a smile.
“Thankyou, junior brother!”
Li Heng managed to squeeze out a smile.
After a few more exchanges, Xu Mu took his leave.
The next day came quickly.
Luo Qingchen was the first to compete. Unfortunately, she wasn’t so lucky this time, facing a formidable foe in the late Qi Cultivation Stage. She secured victory at the cost of a light abdominal injury.
Xu Mu’s opponent was a disciple from Luo Jian Peak, similar to Qi Yue, who even recognized him.
“Don’t think that just because you and Senior Brother Qi are on good terms, I’ll go easy on you!” the girl arrogantly declared.
Xu Mu was somewhat nonplussed.
When did I ever suggest you go easy on me?
As the commencement bell rang, the girl moved without holding back, releasing six flying swords at once.
“Sword Array?”
Xu Mu noticed that she didn’t use auxiliary tools like the Compass or Array Map to control her magic artifacts.
Ordinary Qi Cultivation Stage disciples limited in their Divine Intent could only control a maximum of two magic artifacts concurrently even with an auxiliary tool like the Compass or Array Map.
The fact the girl in front of him could control six at once meant she had cultivated a mind-related secret skill.
“As long as my Sword Array is set up, even if you… Ahhh!”
Xu Mu flicked his fingers, shooting out dozens of fire bullets in an instant and directly blasting the unguarded female disciple away.
The scene was momentarily quiet before a slew of curses enveloped the area.
“Despicable!”
“Shameless!”
“She’s a fairy, you know!”
Of course, these words were mostly from Luo Jian Peak disciples or those who had a good relationship with the peak. Most people watched it as an amusing spectacle.
“Senior Brother Xu is indeed interesting!”
Qi Yue laughed heartily inside, though he kept his face stoic. After all, the girl was his junior sister; openly laughing would seem like betrayal.
Xu Mu didn’t respond much to everyone’s disdain. If he had waited for the opponent to set up the Sword Array, even if he eventually won, he would have exposed his strength, which went against his agreement with Shang YaoYao.
“Well done!”
When Xu Mu came down from the arena, Shang YaoYao couldn’t help but praise him.
Although the odds for the first two games weren’t high, she had a large capital and got a little profit. Plus, Xu Mu didn’t reveal much of his strength, so she was naturally in a good mood.
“We did agree that I get a share of the winning, right?!”
“How many times do I have to tell you to call me Miss first!”
“Miss!”
“Don’t worry! You definitely won’t get shortchanged!”
Shang YaoYao declared confidently.
The number of matches on this day was fewer than the previous day, but the sect still gave a day’s rest before the next round.
“Senior Sister Luo, are your injuries serious? The next match…”
“It’s just a slight injury, don’t worry. It’ll be all right after a night’s rest!”
Luo Qingchen said with a gentle smile on her face.
“That’s good!”
Xu Mu’s eyes flickered slightly without saying much, and went back to his own courtyard.
In fact, given Luo Qingchen’s current results, she had already made it into the top too. However, it was clear that she wanted to strive for more.
Shang YaoYao said that Li Heng was stubborn; the same was true for Luo Qingchen. Otherwise, how could she have lived in Lonely Sword Peak for so long?