Unexpected Turn! Bestowing Power on the Rooftop!

He had originally thought that within the Qi State, given his current cultivation, he could already sweep aside all those of his generation without mishap.

But he had not expected such a variable to be hidden within it. A century of Tianxiang Cult prosperity did not sound like a trivial matter.

Skipping the preliminary round entirely meant that every participating Courtesan Queen would directly face the final trial.

And those Courtesan Queens were, at the very least, cultivators of the Dantian Realm. He asked, "If one loses in this Red Sleeve Fragrance battle, what happens?"

Yun Niang fell silent for a moment before saying softly, "If she loses, that Courtesan Queen will be deemed a person without potential. The Tianxiang Cult will then have her choose a date to receive guests, displaying herself with her beauty."

Her voice was soft, yet it carried a faint tremor. "That is why I resorted to such methods. I hope Young Hero Li will not blame me."

Li Bufan waved a hand, his tone calm. "Senior Yun, there is no need to bring it up again. What happened has happened; there is no need for you to explain. As for the specific reasons, I have no mind to concern myself with them."

"Since I, Li Bufan, agreed to take part in this contest for you, I will naturally give it my all. Senior Yun, you may rest assured of that."

He paused before continuing, "When do we leave? Where are we going? Please give me an exact time, Senior Yun."

Yun Niang said, "The day after tomorrow. Come to my Tianxiang Tower then, and I will take you there myself."

Li Bufan frowned slightly. "So soon?"

Yun Niang said nothing, merely gazing quietly at him as a complicated look flickered through her eyes.

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