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The girl tilted her head and flashed a charming smile.
"Don't even think about it. Your skills are completely useless against me. If that's all you've got, then you might as well prepare to take a beating today."
As soon as she spoke, the onlookers revealed expressions of sympathy. This was because every time Ji Linglong made such a declaration, the person opposite her would typically find themselves bedridden for at least three days.
Tong Liu swallowed nervously, feeling a bit guilty, while Wang Hu shot her a glare.
"Sister Tong Liu, did you tell Sister Linglong about Qi Xiao? Otherwise, how would she know to come looking for trouble with this guy right after returning?"
Tong Liu felt somewhat defiant. "So what if I did? This matter will spread sooner or later. Besides, just because we don't know Qi Xiao doesn't mean Sister Linglong doesn't."
Wang Hu was momentarily speechless.
Sister Linglong remembered everyone from Qingjing Peak, and she remembered them well. As soon as the two of them crossed paths, Qi Xiao would definitely not escape this beating.
It was over for him; he was in for some serious trouble.
Wang Hu and the others couldn't see any signs from Qi Xiao. After all, no matter how capable Qi Xiao was, he was still just at the Foundation Establishment stage, while Ji Linglong was at the early Golden Core stage. If she hadn't insisted on becoming a disciple of Master Hanying, she would have been chosen by another elder as an inner disciple long ago.
After Ji Linglong finished speaking, her aura suddenly shifted, becoming much sharper as she launched a series of wind-infused strikes toward Qi Xiao.
Once, Qi Xiao barely managed to dodge in time; however, a gust of wind grazed his neck, leaving a cut.
This woman was troublesome!
Moreover, Qi Xiao could tell that the girl wasn't even using her full strength; she was merely toying with him like a cat playing with a mouse.
Qi Xiao's expression darkened slightly as his fingers brushed over the jade ring on his right hand. A flash of spiritual light illuminated the air around him, adding something unexpected to the atmosphere.
Just as Ji Linglong felt triumphant watching Qi Xiao evade her attacks left and right, she suddenly felt dizzy and her movements slowed significantly.
Shaking her head to regain focus, she found that the scene before her began to ripple like water, with many colors blending together in a blur.
What is happening?
Ji Linglong's head tilted before she collapsed onto the ground.
Qi Xiao wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and walked over slowly. Looking at Ji Linglong lying unconscious on the ground, he revealed a faint smile.
His guess had proven correct. It wasn't that soul interference was ineffective against Ji Linglong; rather, her soul was inherently much more resilient than others', with defenses so high that Qi Xiao's previous attempts at interference felt like mere tickling to her.
However, this time he used a little bit of drug to relax Ji Linglong's mind, and then employed the Azure Sea Tide Technique. It was as if he bypassed a barrier to launch an attack, making it easy for him.
Seeing this scene, the onlookers were at a loss for how to react.
Had Senior Sister Linglong lost?
You fool, you didn’t even get hit but still fell to the ground. It must be that this newcomer used some underhanded means.
It's over; he made Senior Sister Linglong lose face. Next time, she would definitely teach him a lesson.
Ji Linglong slowly opened her eyes in a daze. Shaking her head, she sat up from the ground and saw the slightly smiling face not far away.
Her face flushed, and she immediately realized what had happened.
Ji Linglong gritted her teeth. "You despicable and shameless person! You didn't dare to fight me fairly!"
Qi Xiao shrugged. "What can I do? A Golden Core stage cultivator like you wants to deal with a mere Foundation Establishment stage cultivator like me? I had no choice but to resort to such tactics."
Ji Linglong knew that she couldn’t argue about the difference in cultivation levels, so she let it go.
But to lose even when she was at a higher level?
That was truly a humiliation among humiliations!
Her limbs felt weak as she clumsily got up from the ground.
"Hmph! Just wait; next time, you won't be so lucky."
At that moment, an elderly voice chuckled nearby.
"When you lose, you have to admit it. Isn’t that what you said? Does your own statement not count when it applies to you?"
Elder Chang Yi approached slowly in his brown robe.
The disciples all bowed respectfully.
Reluctantly, Ji Linglong followed suit, her cheeks puffed up in anger.
"What I meant was a fair fight, not this kind of underhanded tactic! You used drugs; how is that acceptable?"
"Why not? You can fight against someone at the Foundation Establishment stage with your Golden Core cultivation, but when others use a little medicine, it's suddenly unacceptable?"
Ji Linglong had no retort and stormed off in frustration.
Elder Chang watched her retreating figure and sighed helplessly.
"Disciple Qi Xiao, greetings to Elder Chang."
"No need for excessive courtesy."
Elder Chang spoke slowly, his gaze on Qi Xiao now carrying a hint of scrutiny.
Qi Xiao's heart tightened as he lowered his head even further.
It was unclear how long Elder Chang had been here, but if he had witnessed the entire confrontation between Qi Xiao and Ji Linglong, he would surely have noticed the oddities surrounding him.
However, Elder Chang merely raised his hand gently. "You need not worry. I won't pry into your affairs; the path of cultivation is filled with individual opportunities. Yet your technique is rather unique. Today, I can see it, and others will too. Some of those others may not be so kind."
Qi Xiao lowered his gaze, grateful for the elder's reminder, but he was at a loss for what to do next.
"It's simple. Do you know about the monthly evaluation for inner disciples?" Elder Chang asked.
"I do not," Qi Xiao replied.
"To put it simply, it's a monthly assessment of the inner disciples that determines their rankings. Based on these rankings, monthly allowances are distributed accordingly. The Sect Leader has also introduced various incentives to make the evaluations more engaging. This time, the first place will receive a Spirit Stone, which is quite effective in calming one's mind and spirit."
"If you can win, it will easily resolve your current troubles."
Qi Xiao furrowed his brow. "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Chang. I will consider it."
Seeing Qi Xiao's expression, Elder Chang said no more and turned to leave.
Ji Linglong was exceptionally talented, but her long-standing dominance had turned the inner disciples' environment stagnant. This time, he wanted to see if Qi Xiao could bring a glimmer of hope to the inner disciples.
Qi Xiao had not anticipated that Ji Linglong's reputation was far greater than he had imagined. Within just two hours of leaving the training grounds, everyone in the disciple residence knew about him. They might not know his name, but they certainly recognized him as the one who had defeated Ji Linglong.
Upon returning to his room, Wang Hu stood awkwardly inside, rubbing his hands together with an honest smile.
"Senior Brother Qi, you are truly impressive," he said.
Qi Xiao looked at him curiously. Wang Hu seemed odd; there must be a reason behind it. After pressing him slightly, Wang Hu's face fell as he confessed his own guilt.
"Senior Brother Qi, I'm sorry. It was my carelessness that led me to inform Sister Linglong about you coming to the disciple residence. That's why she came back to trouble you."
Qi Xiao was skeptical. "When did you tell her?"
Wang Hu hesitated before answering, "Uh... just yesterday."
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