The Reason to Fight

" Duel Before the King, simply put, is a duel held in front of my father, with my father acting as the witness," Shasha explained to Qi Ling.

"Such a duel is the most important and solemn competition in the entire clan. Generally speaking, it cannot be refused, because it represents the glory of the Ghost Clan."

"Of course, since it's a competition like this, it can't be taken lightly. The opponent chosen must be someone of similar strength. If you deliberately choose an opponent weaker than yourself, you'll be ridiculed by the entire clan."

Hearing this, Qi Ling couldn't help but laugh and said, "Oh? So, does that mean he has already acknowledged my strength and considers me an evenly matched opponent?"

Moduoluo crossed his arms and said, "That's right. Although I hate to admit it, my warrior's instincts tell me that you are a worthy opponent, worthy of this match."

"I will also defeat you completely in front of the Ghost King, using the most solemn fighting style! Qi Ling, you'd better be prepared."

"Huh? Okay, I didn't know such a thing existed. Of course I'll..." Qi Ling was about to agree to Moduoluo's request, but Shasha stopped Qi Ling.

" Qi Ling, wait a minute, you'd better not agree to Moduoluo's offer yet," Shasha said anxiously. "Because, there's a very important point about the Duel Before the King: the winner has the right to eat the loser!"

Qi Ling was surprised to hear Shasha's words. Although Qi Ling had begun to adapt to life here, this was, after all, the world of the Ghost Clan, and from time to time, it would display some rules that she could not accept.

The Ghost King nodded and said, "That's right, Qi Ling. Just as Shasha said, the reason why the so-called Duel Before the King is so solemn is because the victor can eat the loser. This is also an important way for the Ghost Clan to evolve and become stronger."

"Although higher-level Ghost Clan possess greater rationality than lower-level Ghost Clan, mutual devouring is inherent in the Ghost Clan nature. Therefore, once such a competition is proposed, no one can refuse."

Seeing Moduoluo's determined look, Qi Ling finally understood what he was planning, but to be honest, it suited Qi Ling's needs perfectly.

"Great! I've never participated in such an exciting competition before," Qi Ling said, stretching her shoulders. "I agree to this so-called Duel Before the King. Moduoluo, if you want to eat me, it won't be that easy."

Moduoluo snorted coldly, clearly confident in his own strength. His loss to Shasha yesterday had not affected him at all.

In fact, losing to Shasha yesterday only strengthened Moduoluo's confidence. He believed that as long as he stopped underestimating his opponents and became careless, no one could defeat him.

Seeing that both of them had agreed to the duel, the Ghost King had no reason to refuse, so he said, "Very well, since you both agree to this duel, then I approve of this Duel Before the King, and as usual, the duel will begin in seven days."

After that, Moduoluo left the Ghost Clan's palace in high spirits, while Shasha looked at Qi Ling with a reproachful expression and said, " Qi Ling, you were too reckless! Moduoluo is not someone to be trifled with. How could you agree to the match with him! If you lose, there will be no way to clean up the mess."

Qi Ling smiled and said, "Thank you for your concern, Shasha. I know you're worried that I'll lose to him and you won't know what to do then, but don't worry, I won't lose to him."

"Besides, didn't you say that you felt I was better than him? Since you have confidence in me, then of course I have no reason to lose to him."

"But, even so..." Shasha felt incredibly conflicted, wanting to refute Qi Ling, but found herself speechless. "No, Qi Ling, you should go back first. I need to plead with my father again."

Qi Ling reluctantly returned to Shasha's residence, while Shasha went back to the Ghost Clan Clan's main hall to plead with the Ghost King to refuse the competition.

The Ghost King looked at Shasha with a peculiar smile and said, " Shasha, can you tell me, why are you stopping this match? Is it for Qi Ling's sake or for Moduoluo's?"

"Of course it's for Qi Ling!" Shasha said without hesitation.

"Oh? For someone you've only just met, someone who was human not long ago, you would actually do such a thing for him. Shasha, can you tell your father why?" The Ghost King continued with a smile.

"I..." Shasha blushed. Even if she herself was unaware that she had feelings for Qi Ling, her father would never have revealed such a thing.

Now that the Ghost King had guessed it, Shasha didn't care anymore. So she said confidently, "That's right, Father, I have indeed fallen in love with Qi Ling, but isn't this exactly what you planned? Otherwise, why would you have arranged for Qi Ling to stay with me?"

The Ghost King couldn't help but smile. Shasha's guess was right. Although the Ghost King initially intended for Shasha to devour Qi Ling, the events that followed gave him a new plan.

"In that case, Shasha, you should trust your judgment," the Ghost King said. "You must believe that the man you value will not lose so easily."

Before Shasha could speak, the Ghost King continued, "Besides, this kid isn't one to die so easily. I'm almost certain that even if he loses the match, he won't die; he'll definitely find a way to survive."

Shasha said with a troubled expression, "But there's absolutely no reason for those two to engage in such a life-or-death battle. What's the point of doing it?"

The Ghost King chuckled and said to Shasha, "Hehe, Shasha, there are some things you, as a woman, wouldn't understand. For men, some battles don't need a reason."

Hearing the Ghost King's words, Shasha was even more confused. Even among the playful and boastful Ghost Clan, she had never heard of a battle without a reason. What was the point of such a battle?

With these questions in mind, Shasha had no choice but to return to her residence, and then expressed her doubts to Qi Ling.

" Qi Ling, tell me, what kind of battle doesn't need a reason? And what's the point of such a battle?" Shasha asked, feeling quite puzzled.

Qi Ling looked at Shasha, who was clearly conflicted, and felt a sense of helplessness. Wasn't the biggest reason for this battle Shasha herself?