Chapter 43 (2/2)
Startled, Xu Hao was about to reach out to grab the hilt of the sword when he heard a sneer. He immediately a burning sensation on his face. Xiao Chen had actually hit him on the face with the twig, leaving behind a red mark.
“You!” Xu Hao could not restrain his anger. However, when he raised his head, he felt an itch on his neck. It was the twig restraining his movement. If the twig had been an iron sword, blood would have already gushed out of him then.
“Good! Good! That was simply beautiful!” Unprecedented acclaim burst out of the crowd below.
“You’re too attached to the sword in your hand. If a sword lies in your heart, even a flower or leaf could be your sword.” Xiao Chen threw the twig on the floor with a sneer. Unexpectedly, the ordinary twig became embedded in the incomparably solid bluestone.
The cheers once again drowned the sound of discussion.
“This youngster’s aptitude is close to perfection. Once the battle is over, let’s hold the Apprenticing Ceremony…”
“Third Junior Sister! It’s not possible for an Outer Disciple to directly become a disciple of an Elder!”
On the platform, Xu Hao laughed weakly before turning around and slowly walked down the platform. He walked to Ouyang Yu and said softly, “I’m sorry, Senior Brother Ouyang…”
“It’s not your fault. He’s using the Rank 11th Yi’s Unsullied Sword. Looks like he has the assistance of someone from Yuqing Sect.” With a light tap with the tip of his foot, Qianye Li landed on the platform. He flashed Xiao Chen a small smile. “Your swordsmanship is exquisite indeed. I’m Qianye Li. Since I’m untalented, I wish to seek your guidance as well.”
Everyone below the platform began to protest. “The three battles are already over! Stop being shameless, you people from the Violet Manor! Don’t you find it embarrassing?!”
Only when the protest began to weaken, did Ouyang Yu said, “It’s our loss, Senior Brother Qianye. Let’s go.” He then cast a glance at Li Muxue.
Qianye Li smiled faintly. “Are you named Xiao Chen? Very well. I forgot to tell you that you must definitely come and congratulate Junior Brother Qin and Junior Sister Huangfu during their wedding feast next year.” Then, with another tap of his foot, he flew off the platform.
Xiao Chen’s body trembled as he clenched his fist tightly. “Hehe. Wedding feast, you say? I’ll definitely be there.”
Since it was their loss, the three of them no longer had any face to stay. They immediately walked out of the public square. Just then, a cold voice resounded. “Wait.”
Qianye Li turned his head. “I wonder what other command do you have, Elder Bai?”
Bai Ying was already on her feet above the jade and lotus flower platform. Next to him, Second Elder repeatedly tried to signal her with his eyes. “Junior Sister, sit down!”
Ignoring him, Bai Ying said coolly, “Did you forget our bet earlier? The one who loses must crawl out of this place!”
The several hundred disciples below were unafraid of this incident being blown out of proportions. All of them cried, “That’s right! Crawl out of this place!”
Qianye Li’s expression darkened. “You people belong to an insignificant little sect of the Human World. Don’t think that you can act fearlessly just because you have the support of Yuqing Sect…”
Bai Ying’s gaze turned chilly. “Is that so…” Before her voice even faded, three streams of white radiance burst forth and flew speedily. Qianye Li immediately used his kungfu to resist the attack but he was nevertheless one step too late. With three successive thumps, the three of them fell to the ground.
Second Elder’s expression changed greatly. “Third Junior Sister! What are you doing?!”
Bai Ying flicked her sleeves coldly. “Though my gambling disposition is bad, I detest people with gambling disposition even worse than mine!”
The several hundred disciples below began cheering her words without thinking of the consequences. Qianye Li wore an incredibly dark expression as he sneered. “Very well, Three Pure Sect.” He then picked up the two people beside him. Together, they transformed into sword radiance and pierced the air.
Second Elder held his forehead with a terribly anxious expression on his face. “Third Junior Sister, oh Third Junior Sister! You’ve gotten into huge trouble this time!”
Bai Ying said earnestly, “Confucius says to accept your loss if you agree to the bet. That’s the most fundamental standard for a human being. Moreover, Senior Brother Sect Leader is probably coming back soon. What’s there to be afraid of?”
By now, Xiao Chen had already returned to Luo Shangyan’s side. Li Muxue walked over to him and said softly, “Thank you…”
Xiao Chen chuckled but said nothing. Just as he was propping Luo Shangyan up and was about to leave, a cold voice suddenly came from the jade platform. “Wait. Who said you can leave?”