Chapter 324 No More Modesty (2/2)

Xiao Bing didn’t answer. It took him a long time to find a pharmacy, where he bought a bottle of disinfectant, some ointment and bandages. Though the wound on his back was not deep, it needed to be bound up in case of infection. After he paid for the stuff, Xiao Bing called a taxi and returned to the hotel. There, he took care of the wound in front of the mirror. Afterwards, he went to bed and slept.

The match continued on to the next day. Xiao Bing didn’t know what Aso Taro told his master. But it was not his concern anymore. His priority was to accomplish his task. After he won the competition, it would become harder for them to bother him.

The matches in the morning weren’t intense. Soon the top 40 was decided. What disappointed Xiao Bing was that Nakamura Jiro still didn’t show all his power. Because the third saber on his back was never drawn. Xiao Bing didn’t believe that saber was merely an ornament. He was expecting the true might of the art of triple-saber.

In addition to Xiao Bing and Jiro, the other two warriors of Transforming Strength also qualified for the next round.

The lots were drawn in the afternoon and Xiao Bing knew that things would soon get interesting. Jiro’s foe was one of the masters of Transforming Strength, which meant he could not spare effort any longer. Xiao Bing believed he will finally see that man using three sabers.

The competitors who didn’t have any match for the rest of the day seated themselves among the audience. The first match was boring and Xiao Bing’s mind began wandering. He wondered why Princess Nami had not shown up at the competition for two days. Xiao Bing felt she ought to have a look at her candidates.

Though it was Xiao Bing’s main task this time. Yet it was impossible for him to deny that he wasn’t curious about how this princess looked like. Indeed he was impressed by a glimpse her beautiful profile through the car’s window.

But the final duel was tomorrow. This meant that it won’t be long before he could see her. So he was not all that impatient.

Soon, it was time for another master of Transforming Strength to fight. He won easily since his foe was not very powerful.

Then it was Xiao Bing’s turn. He walked lazily on to the stage and noticed many eyes gazing at him. He realized that news of what happened last night had spread far and wide. After all, people there were all in the big league. They all had their informants. Besides, a lot of blood was shed last night. It seemed that Xiao Bing had no choice but to show all his power now.

Then Xiao Bing showed his true force. His foe instantly cast him a glance of surprise. Because he found this man’s force much stronger than his.

Even the other competitors sitting among the audience looked at Xiao Bing in surprise. They had not expected Xiao Bing to also be a top master of Transforming Strength!

Jiro also shot Xiao Bing another unfriendly glance, like a viper targeting its prey, eager to devour it as soon as possible.

But Xiao Bing didn’t mind. Sooner or later he would have to fight with Jiro. It was inevitable. So it did not matter that this man was hostile to him.

Xiao Bing’s rival managed a wry smile, “So you were pretending to be weak all along. Well then, I shall use my most powerful sword skill.”

Holding the handle of the sword firmly, Xiao Bing said calmly, “To show my respect, I will spare no effort.”

Gratitude appeared on his face. For some martial artists, the biggest respect they could receive was their opponent being serious about their fight. He would feel ashamed if his rival constrained themselves. What moved him most was that he was the first who made Xiao Bing show all his strength.

But Xiao Bing didn’t think further. His rival bellowed and shot towards Xiao Bing. The sword in his hand transformed into thousands of sword light as it aimed for Xiao Bing. Xiao Bing gave a languid smile, “I’ve seen through that.”

Then he drew his long saber and delivered a strike with the pointed end as if he was using a sword. Clang! The innumerable sword light disappeared, the saber and the sword clashed and his eyes were filled with disbelief, never imagining even for a moment that Xiao Bing would be able to see through the sword light so easily. Soon his sword broke in two and dropped to the ground. He looked at them, bewilderment plain in his eyes. “I lost.” He sounded upset but very certain.