That Settles It, Right?

"You still dare to say that?!"

Qi Zixiao was filled with shame and indignation.

"No..."

The guy helplessly shrugged. "It really was instinct, I couldn't help it. I was drunk too, and this is how I woke up!"

"It's really not my fault!"

"If you ask me, it's all your fault!"

"Oh?!"

Qi Zixiao glared. "You made a lewd gesture towards me, and yet the blame falls on me?!"

"Right!"

In a moment of quick thinking, he said, "It's all your fault! You're so beautiful and attractive that even when I'm drunk and confused, I can't help myself..."

"..."

Qi Zixiao chuckled, but quickly put on a serious face again, though she looked like she was about to lose her composure.

"You Dog Thief!"

"Stop trying to fool me with cheesy pickup lines!"

"Do you think I'm some naive little girl who's never seen the world before?!"

She puffed out her chest in protest, but the smile on her lips betrayed her.

Upon seeing this, Lin Fan immediately understood what was going on. He suddenly reached out, grabbed her small hand, and placed it on his chest. "Here, at worst you can touch it back."

"Doesn't it feel wonderful, irresistible?!"

"You..."

(ΩДΩ)???

Qi Zixiao was completely taken aback by this Dog Thief's sudden move. She was stunned, her scalp tingling, but...

I couldn't help myself and, as he suggested, touched and pinched it.

Then...

"Dog Thief!"

"Get out!"

She cursed, but couldn't bring herself to hate him. She simply withdrew her hand, put it behind her back, and got off him, feeling...

It actually feels somewhat nostalgic?!

Ptooey! Ptooey! Ptooey!

"Cough cough."

Seeing her expression, Lin Fan knew that there was no major problem and that he had gotten through this ordeal. He immediately chuckled and said, "Alright, I'm leaving now."

"But Sister A'Wu just said that the competition is about to start this afternoon, so you should hurry up and get there..."

"None of your business!"

"Get out of here, you Dog Thief!"

"Okay~"

That guy 'got away'.

Of course, while he said he was going to roll away, he actually just strolled off, leaving Qi Zixiao there alone, sulking.

but...

While I was getting angry, I suddenly started laughing.

"That Dog Thief is truly despicable!"

She gritted her teeth. "Luckily I remembered. If I went out with him and someone saw us, wouldn't... rumors fly everywhere?!"

"Snort!"

She waited for a full half-incense stick's time, making sure Lin Fan had gone far away, before she stepped out of the 'private room,' where she saw the person in charge 'squatting' at the door.

"Qi Saintess..."

The other person's gaze was somewhat suspicious, but they dared not show it too much, and could only pretend to be calm. "Have you eaten and drunk well?"

"You just now..."

Qi Zixiao did not answer, but instead glanced lightly at the maid and the person in charge, and asked in return, "Did you see anything?"

"Us..."

The maid was about to speak when the person in charge pulled her behind him, saying, "Qi Saintess, you jest. We just arrived; how could we possibly see anything?"

"Remember what you said!"

Qi Zixiao spoke softly, seemingly calmly, but in reality, it was a warning.

The person in charge, who was in such a position, was naturally very shrewd. He said without batting an eye, "Don't worry, Saintess, this is the same answer to anyone who asks."

"Um!"

Qi Zixiao nodded and readily paid the Spirit Stone before leaving.

It's not that she likes to threaten or warn others.

But as for my relationship with Lin Fan, once it gets out, things could get complicated.

drink wine?

You're insane!

You, a Saintess, spent a full two billion Spirit Stone to invite a Rogue Cultivator for drinks, and they drank for several hours straight, a lone man and woman alone in a room?!

Did you come out together?

There's even a possibility that their clothes will be disheveled or something.

Wow, if this gets out, it'll be a huge problem.

By the time they arrived at the ' Fighting Arena,' half of the time it takes for an incense stick to burn had already passed.

Qi Zixiao's opponent was a Big Dipper Holy Land Cultivator at the Spirit Severance Peak Soul stage, who was standing calmly on the arena.

But when he saw Qi Zixiao arrive, he immediately raised his hand. "Abstain."

Then, without waiting for the referee's announcement, he turned around, walked off the stage, and returned to the place where the Beidou team had gathered.

The series of movements were fluid and seamless, without the slightest hesitation or hesitation, and even the expression remained unchanged, as if it had been prepared all along.

This scene left everyone stunned.

Even Qi Zixiao was somewhat taken aback.

"Is my deterrent power that great?"

She exchanged a glance with Lin Fan, who was at the training ground ahead of time; both of them saw the confusion in each other's eyes...

Did the other party decide to try their luck since Qi Zixiao didn't show up? That's not entirely incomprehensible, but their demeanor was far too calm.

Calm as if he were an emotionless tool, the moment Qi Zixiao arrived, he immediately raised his hand to abstain, giving no one else time to react!

Not only that, but why did they abstain so casually?

Shouldn't you be annoyed?

Even if someone is rather cold and withdrawn, they shouldn't be this calm in a situation like this, right?

It should be noted that Qi Zixiao was a full half incense stick late; if he had been just a little bit late, he would have won!

When Qi Zixiao arrives at this time, what should his mindset be when he abstains?

Not a single facial expression?!

Not annoyed at all?

That doesn't make sense.

Qi Zixiao used her Divine Sense to transmit her voice, saying, "There is indeed something wrong with them."

"Yes!"

Lin Fan replied, "They are all like puppets, but you can't see anything wrong with them. They are full of spirit and soul, and are not puppets."

"But this kind of work style, which is like being a tool without any feelings, is really hard to accept."

"Sister A'Wu wouldn't remind me for no reason..."

He pondered for a moment and said, "We need to be careful."

"Um!"

The brief exchange has ended...

As the number of Heaven's Chosen Assembly increased, the schedule gradually changed.

After this round of competition ended, City Lord Huo Yuan stood up and announced the new rules, his voice echoing throughout the entire 'Gymnasium'.

"Gentlemen."

"I am Huo Yuan."

"As the current Heaven's Chosen Assembly has progressed to this point, there are not many prodigies left. Therefore, the rules of the Gathering have been changed."

"Starting tomorrow, the rule of two rounds of competition per day will be changed to four rounds per day."

"The elimination system is still used, but there is not as much time left for everyone to heal. Therefore, if you don't want to be eliminated, try not to get injured when you meet your opponents."

"Otherwise..."

Huo Yuan paused slightly at this point.

He didn't continue, but who doesn't understand such a simple truth?

"And luck is also a part of strength."

At this moment, almost everyone's gaze or Divine Sense swept over Lin Fan twice...

Isn't that right?!

This guy is the perfect example, okay?! How many rounds has he been without a bye? He advances easily every time, it's so frustrating to see him!

This is what most of the prodigies are thinking right now.

but...

They weren't stupid, though; someone sighed softly, "Alas!"

Even if he doesn't get a bye, he shouldn't be eliminated, right?

"Indeed, given that he was able to fight Ji Chutong to that extent, who can threaten him now?"

"The real bloody battle will begin tomorrow, and then it's hard to say what will happen."

"But then again, even if he doesn't get eliminated, what if I'm the lucky one... wouldn't I be able to make it to this round too?!"

The people nearby. "..."

"Too bad you don't have that kind of luck!"

They were incredibly envious and jealous of Lin Fan's incredible luck, but they also knew their own limitations.

It might be called pure luck, but in reality, it's still amazing fortune, even surpassing many Holy Son and Saintess.

Otherwise, how could we have such good fortune!

Moreover, the strength Lin Fan had previously displayed was already enough to make them hesitate...

"Come on, come on, there aren't many pills left, not many at all! Don't fight over them, don't fight over them!"

"What? Prices have gone up?!"

"Don't talk nonsense! This is a business matter, how can you call it a price increase?! Everyone needs healing medicine right now, so what if the highest price goes to the highest bidder? So what?!"

"Hurry up, are you going to bid or not? If not, get out of the way!"

"..."

As Huo Yuan announced the rule changes, the entire 'gymnasium' became increasingly lively, especially the 'street vendor area' led by Dan the Fatty, which was bustling with activity and excitement...

Even saying it's lively is just giving face.

Actually, it should be described as noisy!

It's extremely noisy!

It gives many people a headache, but there's nothing they can do about it.

"With the schedule halved, if we calculate it that way..."

Lin Fan beckoned with his finger and concluded. "The final round of the competition the day after tomorrow will be the ultimate decisive battle."

"That's not bad. If we can get this sorted out before we go back, we should be able to go back next time we come, and then flirt with our Saintess and all that, right?"

"Emmmmm..."

Just as he was pondering this.

A furious shout suddenly came from beside his ear.

"Lin Fan!"

Sword Seventeen arrived with a dark face, followed by Jian Ziqiu Qiu Mobai.

Clearly, they've come looking for trouble.

Seeing this, Lin Fan wasn't intimidated at all. Instead, he blinked and cupped his hands in greeting, saying, "Ah? You two were looking for me?"

"Nonsense!"

As a Sword Seventeen cultivator, Jian Shiqi had a fiery temper. "Who else should I go after if not you?!"

"Oh, so you really were looking for me. May I ask who you two are?"

"???"

Sword Seventeen was taken aback.

Qiu Mobai almost shouted out loud, "You know perfectly well why you're asking this! Don't you recognize me?!"

"Oh!!!!"

"You..." Lin Fan slapped his forehead. "You look familiar, but I'm sorry, I have face blindness, I really can't remember."

He grinned.

Not far away, Qi Zixiao watched this side indifferently, without saying anything, but without looking away.

"Enough with the nonsense!"

Sword Seventeen sneered, "I didn't come here to engage in a war of words with you!"

"Where's the stuff?! Hand it over right now!"

"What is that?"

"Also, I have face blindness!"

Lin Fan glared, feigning ignorance. "I've always been face-blind since I was little, I have no idea whether someone is pretty or not..."

"You!"

Qiu Mobai glared angrily, almost bursting with rage, but at the same time, he felt incredibly embarrassed.