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Chapter 11: Confrontation
Azure Cloud Sect, Inner Courtyard.
A young woman dressed in maid attire hurriedly approached a door.
"Sister, it's me," the maid said respectfully.
"Come in," a melodious voice replied from within.
The maid pushed the door open and saw a dignified woman in white robes—Zhu Xi, a female disciple of Azure Cloud Sect.
Zhu Xi eagerly asked, "Where did he go?"
"Reporting to you, Sister, he went to the outskirts to Lone Moon Villa," the maid responded.
"Again to that vixen's place."
Zhu Xi's face showed anger as she felt restless and agitated. She said, "Go, bring Xiao Shidi here."
"Yes, Sister."
After the maid left, it took about the time for an incense stick to burn before she returned. Accompanying her was a young man dressed in blue, with sharp brows and bright eyes, exuding an air of arrogance.
"Sister, you called for me?" Xiao Ran spoke even before entering, his tone filled with excitement.
Seeing the young man enter, Zhu Xi revealed a graceful smile and gestured to a chair beside her. "Shidi, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Sister." Xiao Ran's gaze remained fixed on Zhu Xi as he sat down.
Zhu Xi stood up and poured a cup of tea for Xiao Ran, saying, "Junior Brother, I have something I would like to ask for your help with."
Xiao Ran took the cup, holding it tightly with both hands. He seemed to feel the lingering warmth from his Senior Sister and found it comforting. A satisfied smile appeared on his face as he said, "Senior Sister, just give me your orders."
"Tomorrow, you will challenge someone."
"Who?"
"Lin Miaomiao."
"The second-ranked Lin Miaomiao on the Stele?"
Xiao Ran was taken aback and stood up abruptly. In his excitement, he lost his grip on the cup, spilling tea that dripped onto his hand. With a wry smile, he said, "Senior Sister, aren't you asking me to withdraw from the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference?"
There was a rule in the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference: during the event, individuals listed on the Stele were not allowed to challenge each other. If challenges were made before the conference began and completed, the essence of the Jiuzhou Gathering would be lost.
However, if someone forcibly challenged a person ranked higher than themselves on the Stele and lost, they would be eliminated from the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference.
"I have investigated this person. She entered the Stele when she reached the Nurturing Origin Realm. Since then, her rank has risen sharply to today's second place on the Stele. Her ranking is based on personal cultivation and resources, with resources playing a significant role. This Lin Miaomiao has only been cultivating for less than two years. Her rise in rank relies solely on her rare Ethereal Body. As for her current cultivation level, it is less stable than yours. Moreover, her combat experience is nearly zero."
At this point, Zhu Xi quietly looked at Xiao Ran and continued, "I believe you can defeat her. And I do not want to see her at the conference."
"She has only been in our Great Zhou Empire for two or three days and has already stirred up trouble in the capital. I cannot tolerate such a pretentious person for even a moment." By the end of her statement, Zhu Xi's expression was one of righteous indignation mixed with disgust.
"What if I lose?" Xiao Ran asked.
Zhu Xi stood up and scoffed, "The Azure Cloud Sect thinks my junior brother is deeply devoted to me. It seems I was mistaken today. Yuer, show our guest out."
"Yes, Sister." Yuer walked over to Xiao Ran and extended her right hand, saying, "Young Master Xiao, please."
Xiao Ran looked at Zhu Xi, revealing a hint of hesitation. He wanted to agree readily, but the Jiuzhou Gathering Conference held significant meaning for a young cultivator like him.
Finally, Xiao Ran sighed and said, "I treat my senior sister with sincerity; I hope that sincerity is not fleeting."
After finishing his words, Xiao Ran drank the tea in his hand in one gulp and then strode away.
"Your Eighth-Grade Longsword is no match for my Ninth-Grade Purple Mo Sword. The gap is too great. I will give you a Ninth-Grade Defensive Treasure to withstand Zimo's might and lend you a hand. Remember to return it after your victory."
Zhu Xi extended his hand and tossed a flash of white light that vanished into Xiao Ran's storage bag.
At Lone Moon Villa, in the reception hall.
He Rongsheng threw out a storage bag and said indifferently, "Ten million High-Quality Origin Stones. Is that enough?"
Yue Zhuofeng gasped at the amount, his eyes filled with a satisfied grin. He laughed broadly, "That's enough, that's enough."
"From today onward, I do not wish to see her used for trade again," He Rongsheng added.
"Of course," Yue Zhuofeng replied as he put away the storage bag. Then he seemed to remember something and said, "Regarding the Essence Stones I received from you today, there are a few things I need to clarify. First, this Essence Stone is given willingly; I have not made any promises on behalf of Lin Miaomiao. Second, matters concerning Lin Miaomiao can only be decided by herself. Although I am an elder, I cannot interfere. However, I can speak well of you—many good words."
"Then I appreciate your help. I would like to see her; can you arrange that?" He Rongsheng asked.
"Of course, there are some conveniences I can provide without any time or frequency restrictions. Follow me."
Elder Yue led He Rongsheng to Lin Miaomiao's door and softly said, "She lives here. Whether you can go in depends on your own ability; I have important matters to attend to and must leave first."
"Thank you, Elder Yue."
Once Yue Zhuofeng departed, He Rongsheng gently knocked on Lin Miaomiao's door.
"Who is it?"
Hearing the knock on the door, Lin Miaomiao walked to the front and opened it to find He Rongsheng standing there. She immediately shut the door again, her expression displeased. "What do you want?"
He Rongsheng stood outside and replied, "I was out running errands today and happened to pass by Lone Moon Villa, so I thought I'd come see Miss Lin."
"You've seen me, now you can leave." The voice from inside was clearly dismissive.
He Rongsheng frowned slightly. "Miss Lin, am I really that annoying?"
"If you can't be chased away, of course you're annoying."
With that high-pitched emphasis, Lin Feng appeared from the hallway and quickly approached Lin Miaomiao's door.
He Rongsheng quietly watched Lin Feng, a hint of malice flickering in his eyes as his expression grew colder. In Azure Cloud Sect, he was treated like a star; who dared to criticize him like this?
"No matter how cold your gaze is, it won't kill anyone. No matter how cool you look, it's just skin deep. So there's no need to stare at me so intently; I'm not interested in you."
Lin Feng deliberately pushed past He Rongsheng and said, "Miaomiao, your drop-dead gorgeous boyfriend is here. Aren't you going to let him in?"
"He's here."
Miaomiao obediently responded with a cheerful smile and opened the door. Once Lin Feng entered, she swiftly closed the door behind them, completely ignoring He Rongsheng's presence.
After entering, Lin Feng leaned in and whispered, "Do you want to get rid of this trouble for good?"
"Of course," Lin Miaomiao replied softly.
"It's simple; just cooperate with me."
After Lin Feng finished speaking, he deliberately cleared his throat and said, "Miaomiao, why aren't you bringing me a stool? What are you doing just standing there?"
"Okay."
"Pour me some tea. I've been talking for so long, aren't you thirsty?"
"Oh."
"Give me a back rub. I walked such a long way; don't you know my back is sore?"
"This will be a back rub."
"I told you to give me a back rub, not just that. You need to massage my arms and thighs too. Why are you so slow? Are you a pig? Can't you think?"
"Oh. Oh."
Bang...
With a sudden shattering sound, Lin Miaomiao's door broke apart. The one who did it was, of course, He Rongsheng.
He Rongsheng saw Lin Miaomiao kneeling on the ground giving Lin Feng a back rub, and his face turned pale with anger. His eyes were filled with murderous intent as he glared at Lin Feng and shouted, "Is this how you treat Miaomiao?"
"What I do with my girlfriend is none of your business. Besides, can you even call her Miaomiao? You should call her Lin Miaomiao," Lin Feng replied calmly, feeling the sharp gaze of He Rongsheng. After that, he looked at Lin Miaomiao and said, "What are you doing? Did I tell you to stop? Keep going."
"Oh, okay." Lin Miaomiao lowered her head and continued the back rub.
He Rongsheng trembled with rage, his cultivation slowly activating as powerful vital energy gathered in his hands.
Lin Feng noticed everything and feigned surprise, saying, "Oh wow, are you getting angry? Do you want to kill me? Miaomiao, go ahead."
"Yes."
Lin Miaomiao stood up, blocking Lin Feng's path, and glared at He Rongsheng, saying, "What do you want? Are you looking for a fight?"
"Miaomiao, he—"
"Shut up! Is Miaomiao what you call her?" Lin Feng interrupted angrily, pretending to be furious.
"I swear... I swear I'm going to kill you today..."
He Rongsheng had never been so furious in his life, feeling a surge of anger that made him curse uncontrollably. Although the term 'I swear' wasn't considered vulgar by others.
He Rongsheng drew his Blue Longsword and moved with astonishing speed towards Lin Feng. Lin Miaomiao was equally quick, immediately stepping in front of Lin Feng.
Lin Feng casually sipped his tea and said, "Miaomiao, what's wrong with you? You were a bit slow; he almost got past you. It's fine if you get hurt, but you absolutely cannot let me lose a single hair."
"I'll remember that," Lin Miaomiao replied obediently.
He Rongsheng quickly retracted his sword, worried about hurting Lin Miaomiao. With his right hand holding the sword, he pointed at Lin Feng behind Miaomiao and said, "Is this kind of rogue really worth you putting yourself in such a position?"
As she formed her seals, a dense Vital Energy surrounded Lin Feng. She coldly looked at He Rongsheng and replied, "If you speak disrespectfully to Lin Feng again, I will take action against you today. If you want to harm him, I will repay you a hundredfold."
He Rongsheng was infuriated and couldn't help but cough. He simply couldn't understand how Lin Miaomiao could be so infatuated with this rogue.
"If you don't cherish yourself like this, I won't allow it. I will change all of this."
After finishing his words, He Rongsheng turned away without looking back.
Seeing him leave, Lin Miaomiao withdrew her cultivation. She turned to look at Lin Feng, eager to know what his plan was.
At that moment, He Rongsheng suddenly turned around, wielding the Blue Longsword, and thrust it towards Lin Feng's chest with astonishing speed.
The strike was too swift, too unexpected.
Lin Feng never imagined that He Rongsheng would be so ruthless, launching a surprise attack. By the time he realized what was happening, it was already too late. His hands had just begun to rise when the longsword was already upon him.
This strike held no tricks. It was a calculated blow from He Rongsheng, infused with a significant amount of Vital Energy, its power formidable.
Lin Miaomiao sensed the danger and chill behind her, but it was already too late. She wanted to rush forward to shield Lin Feng, but she couldn't outpace the blue longsword. (To be continued)
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