"Master, the Ninth Princess of Great Xia is at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining Realm. I'm afraid the disciples are no match for her!"
The yellow-robed elder's face darkened as he said coldly:
"Go when I tell you to go. Why all the nonsense?!"
Stop, she's not a witch!
She was eighteen years old.
Her hair was black as ink, her face fair as jade. She was nothing more than an utterly ordinary witch.
Having revived from a coffin, she filled countless people with dread and sent chills down their spines.
The young girl only wanted to take her revenge quietly.
Yet she had never expected that an unintentional act would make willows flourish in the shade.
Once, while admiring flowers, she flirted with the leader of the demons.
Once, while drinking, she swore brotherhood with a witch and a fox.
Once, while riding a bike, she rammed the Judge of the Underworld to death.
Faced with all this, the young girl declared that she really had not done it on purpose.
Giving Pills in Gratitude, Winning Two Matches in a Row
In a dense primeval forest, two groups occupied opposite sides of a clearing several dozen zhang wide.
One side consisted of Xiao Minghuang and the others from Beiyang City.
The other side consisted of the yellow-robed elder and the others from the Golden Elephant Kingdom.
At this moment,
a young martial artist in yellow robes stepped out from the Golden Elephant Kingdom's group and cupped his hands.
"Chen Tao of the Golden Elephant Kingdom. Who dares fight me?!"
Seeing the Golden Elephant Kingdom send out a martial artist, Xiao Minghuang looked at Lin Wanqiu beside her and asked with a smile:
"Wanqiu, will you take the first match?"
Lin Wanqiu dipped slightly, her gaze firm.
"Rest assured, Your Highness. I will strike the banner in victory!"
After taking the field, Lin Wanqiu displayed overwhelming strength. With a single punch, she defeated her opponent and blasted him flying.
That shocking sight stunned everyone present.
Especially the people of the Golden Elephant Kingdom. They had never expected the petite and delicate-looking Lin Wanqiu to unleash such tremendous strength from her tiny body.
The first match ended.
Beiyang City was victorious.
Lin Wanqiu returned to Xiao Minghuang. Her red lips parted slightly as she breathed hard, panting without pause.
Though the battle had seemed easy, ending with only one punch, it had already consumed seventy to eighty percent of her strength.
"Your Highness, I did not fail your trust!"
Xiao Minghuang reached out and stroked her head, then took a medicinal pill from her robe and placed it in Lin Wanqiu's mouth.
With something suddenly stuffed into her mouth, Lin Wanqiu's eyes showed a flash of astonishment. Yet in the next instant, delight appeared in her gaze. She swiftly circulated her cultivation to regulate her breathing, and in only a few breaths, she had recovered to her peak state.
After finishing her adjustment, Lin Wanqiu dipped slightly and said softly:
"Thank you for the medicine, Your Highness!"
However, Xiao Minghuang shook her head with a faint smile.
"Ruoshui gave you that pill. She said it was to thank you for guiding her in martial arts."
At those words, Lin Wanqiu turned her gaze toward Ye Ruoshui, and a gentle smile bloomed on her face.
"Thank you for the medicine, Miss Ye!"
"It's just a pill. I can casually refine dozens in a single batch, so don't take it to heart!"
Ye Ruoshui turned her head aside, seeming indifferent. Yet the fleeting smile on her face and the faint blush at the roots of her ears gave her away.
Seeing Ye Ruoshui's little expression, Xiao Minghuang could not help smiling knowingly. Leaning close to Lin Wanqiu's ear, she whispered:
"Wanqiu, don't believe her. That pill was a high-grade Yellow Tier pill that Ruoshui spent the entire night refining. It is extremely precious."
Hearing this, Lin Wanqiu was deeply moved. She had merely offered Ye Ruoshui a little guidance in martial arts, something any martial arts instructor could have done. Yet Ye Ruoshui had actually given her such a precious treasure as a high-grade Yellow Tier pill.
That gesture made her see the young Ye Ruoshui in a new light.
Moreover, at such a young age, Ye Ruoshui could actually refine a high-grade Yellow Tier pill. With such talent, there seemed to be no second person like her in all of Great Xia.
One family rejoiced while another grieved.
The Golden Elephant Kingdom lost the opening match, and the remaining four young martial artists all hung their heads in dejection, utterly devoid of fighting spirit.
"Third Senior Brother lost the first match... That girl in red is at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining Realm. How could we possibly be her match... Unless Senior Brother Wang Bao takes action, defeat today is inevitable!"
The yellow-robed elder's expression wavered as he repeatedly looked toward Wang Bao, who leaned against an ancient tree with his eyes closed in thought, as though he were about to make a difficult decision.
In the end, he pointed at a disciple at the Body Tempering Peak Realm and said:
"You. Take the second match!"
In the blink of an eye,
the Golden Elephant Kingdom disciple entered the arena.
On Beiyang City's side,
Lin Wanqiu clenched her delicate fists, battle intent shining in her eyes.
"Your Highness, I have finished adjusting my breathing. I can fight again!"
Hearing this, Xiao Minghuang was somewhat worried and asked again:
"Are you sure? Can you really do it?"
Lin Wanqiu nodded heavily, her beautiful eyes filled with determination.
Seeing this, Xiao Minghuang could not persuade her otherwise and nodded.
"If you feel unwell, withdraw immediately. I'm here for everything!"
At those words, Lin Wanqiu suddenly felt a sense of security rise in her heart. It was as though, so long as Xiao Minghuang stood behind her, she could do anything.
But that was only an illusion. After gathering her thoughts, Lin Wanqiu took a deep breath and stepped onto the battlefield.
There was no surprise in the second match. Lin Wanqiu still won.
Just like in the first battle, the Golden Elephant Kingdom martial artist was blasted away by a single punch and collapsed to the ground, unable to rise.
At this sight,
everyone from Beiyang City revealed delighted expressions.
The people of the Golden Elephant Kingdom, meanwhile, looked as though their parents had died, hanging their heads in despair.
"Master, please have Senior Brother Wang Bao take action! Otherwise, I'm afraid we'll be wiped out today!"
The young martial artists of the Golden Elephant Kingdom all pleaded in unison.
The Ninth Princess, the strongest person in Beiyang City, had not even acted, yet Lin Wanqiu had already defeated them in two consecutive matches.
If the Ninth Princess made a move, would they not simply be slaughtered through?
Seeing that his disciples had completely lost their fighting spirit, the yellow-robed elder could no longer remain calm. He transmitted his voice to Wang Bao:
"Nephew Wang, today's victory or defeat rests entirely on you. If you are willing to lend a hand, eighty percent of the spirit vein's profits will be given to you. In addition, this old man will give you a Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill as compensation. What do you say?"
Wang Bao's closed eyes suddenly opened, and a flash of surprise crossed them.
Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill!
This was a secret Dragon Tiger Sect pill that could strengthen the physique and greatly enhance the body's toughness. Within the sect, even true disciples could not use it without limit.
Even he had only obtained one Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill because of his close relationship with Eldest Senior Brother Xue Wushang.
He did not care about mere spirit stones, but if it was a Tiger Bone Body Strengthening Pill, even he could not ignore it.
"Is that true?"
"This old man's word carries the weight of nine tripods!"
The yellow-robed elder gritted his teeth.
"I can agree to take action, but you must also help me with one matter."
Wang Bao narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly.
"Please speak, Nephew Wang. This old man will certainly agree!"
"I came down the mountain this time under Eldest Senior Brother's true disciple order, to bring a genius with Five Elements Spiritual Root into the sect. I have found her now, but she seems unwilling to join our sect. As long as you help me capture her, everything can be discussed."
"If you accomplish this matter, after I return to the sect, I will put in a good word for you before Eldest Senior Brother and have you transferred into an inner sect post. What do you think?"
Hearing this, the yellow-robed elder froze, falling into thought.
What had originally been a spirit vein dispute that was certain to be won had turned into a battle to seize a talented young girl.
But at this point, he was riding a tiger and could not get off. If he refused, he would likely offend Wang Bao, and in the future, he might not even be able to keep his position as an outer sect elder.
But if he helped accomplish this, he could return to the sect...
At that thought, the yellow-robed elder's fear of the High-grade Yellow Tier Magic Treasure spear lessened somewhat. Hardening his heart, he replied:
"Rest assured, Nephew Wang. I will definitely help you accomplish this!"
"Good! It's a deal!"
In Such a Tiny Great Xia, Three Peerless Beauties Had Actually Appeared!
As he stood still in the center of the field, the atmosphere instantly grew oppressive. Everyone turned their eyes toward Wang Bao, seeming to fear him greatly.
All of a sudden,
the aura of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer Realm surged forth and enveloped the entire field. Even the air seemed to grow heavy.
Wang Bao stared directly at Xiao Minghuang, who stood in the center like the moon surrounded by stars. A half-smiling curve touched his lips, as though he did not regard her as an equal opponent at all.
"A genius girl with Five Elements Spiritual Root? Today, I'll see just how remarkable you are."
The Dragon Tiger Sect's eldest true disciple also possessed Five Elements Spiritual Root.
But Xue Wushang was nearly thirty years old and already possessed cultivation at the Spring Gushing Peak Realm. Though both belonged to the younger generation, there was a vast gulf between their cultivation levels, and they could not be mentioned in the same breath.
Yet the genius girl before him with Five Elements Spiritual Root was only at the Fourth Level of Qi Refining Realm. The gap between them was not great.
Wang Bao was an inner sect disciple of the Dragon Tiger Sect!
"Nephew Wang cultivates our sect's Earth-grade low-rank technique, the Dragon Tiger Body Tempering Method. His body is incomparably powerful, and he can kill enemies across realms... Little girl, I advise you to admit defeat early, lest your pretty face be ruined and no one wants you in the future!"
The yellow-robed elder burst into loud laughter, brimming with pride.
Wang Bao's appearance swept away all his previous frustration, as though victory had already been secured without even fighting.
Faced with the provocation, Xiao Minghuang remained calm and composed.
Lin Zhengquan, however, did not possess such confidence. He knew that the Ninth Princess had extremely high talent.
But talent was only potential. Before it was transformed into strength, no matter how great that potential was, it was useless.
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