I Can't Give You What You Want

The waterfront of Red Lotus City was packed with people. The leaders of the various schools followed Red Lotus City's instructions and headed to their respective gathering points.

As a top martial arts school, Demon Martial naturally drew plenty of attention the moment it appeared.

"Li Jiandao!"

Someone approached from not far away. The surrounding crowd subconsciously parted, and countless eyes turned toward the scene. When they saw clearly who had arrived, their expressions changed one after another.

"It's Wan Jiangui from Xizhou Martial Arts School! I heard they were classmates in high school and had been competing for first place since they were little."

There was no trace of gloom on Wan Jiangui's face. He paid no heed to the discussions around him. "Li Jiandao, I've been waiting for you."

Li Jiandao's gaze was calm, as if he himself were a sword. Several Heavenly Prides beside him clearly disliked Wan Jiangui's insolent manner and coldly sneered, "I was wondering who it was. Isn't this Wan Jiangui, the perennial runner-up? What, wasn't the beating you got last time enough? You're already jumping around again?"

Wan Jiangui gave a cold laugh. "It hasn't yet been decided who will be the last one standing. You'd better pray you don't run into me in the final round. I won't hold back!"

As the two sides faced off, Lin Shuguang watched the scene with bored indifference.

His gaze swept over Li Jiandao. The man was truly composed, cold and rigid, quite fitting of his name.

If it were Lin Shuguang, he probably would have already lost patience and attacked.

But then—

Lin Shuguang's gaze froze. Suspicion and surprise flickered across his eyes as he focused once more on Li Jiandao.

Just now, he had faintly caught a trace of Jade Bead's aura.

*Could this