After they took the stage, an official quickly explained the rules of the martial match, specifically reminding both sides to stop at the proper point. If either caused unnecessary casualties, the other would be directly disqualified from the marriage selection.
"Of course. I'll show restraint," Dugu Ming said in front of the official. Once the man had stepped aside, he moved closer to Song Qingshu and said, "Brat, you're dead today."
Sensing the killing intent emanating from him, Song Qingshu frowned. "You intend to kill me? You'll be disqualified too if you do that."
"So what if I am!" Dugu Ming's face twisted. He had only joined this marriage selection for the excitement and to safeguard Galdan. He had never truly intended to marry the Princess.
Though that Princess was rumored to possess celestial beauty, no one had actually seen her. Besides, no matter how beautiful she was, she could not compare to Gu Zixian of Dual Cultivation Manor. He would not risk losing his fiancée just to pursue some Princess.
Song Qingshu felt a headache coming on. His opponent intended to kill him, which made things even more troublesome.
"Are you two going to fight or not?" Seeing that they had not begun fighting but had instead gathered together to mutter to each other, the spectators grew dissatisfied.
"That's right! If you're not fighting, get down already! The people behind you are still waiting."
Hearing the crowd's agitation, the referee beside them was under immense pressure as well. He wiped the sweat from his forehead. "You may begin."
"Fine!" A vicious smile flashed across Dugu Ming's face. The instant the word left his mouth, he kicked at Song Qingshu's chest. When he saw the other man cry out and stagger backward, a rush of satisfaction filled him. Let's