Ch 9: Mutually Assured Destruction
“Give up, brother, your attacks lack Spiritual Energy, I can dodge them with just instinctual reactions.”
Even with the same power, attacks without Spiritual Energy are easier to perceive, and thus easier to dodge.
“Woooo—”
Li Le supported himself with his left arm on the ground, his body half-crouched.
“Senior Brother Duan had already pointed out this fatal flaw to me…”
He leaned forward, adopting an offensive posture, “Precisely because this is my weakness, I should strive to overcome it!”
The opponent sighed, “Then please forgive my offense to Lucky Peak.”
Bang!
Instantly, Li Le leaped up like a Projectile, his palm aiming directly for the opponent’s throat.
His speed had increased significantly! Unfortunately, it was still not enough.
The opponent was about to dodge again, simultaneously drawing the Weapon in his hand, no longer holding back.
Sword Intent, Blood Fiend, a red Killing Qi began to gather in his hand.
Next, Li Le’s attack was dodged easily again?
No!
A sudden chill spread throughout his body. The opponent instantly abandoned the idea of dodging and stopped gathering power, holding his sword with both hands, he slashed without hesitation towards Li Le’s waist.
What made one’s scalp tingle was that Li Le, facing this attack that could cleave him in half, did not abandon his offense. He actually intended to block this slash with his left arm, which had already lost its combat power.
His right palm continued forward, accurately grabbing the opponent’s throat, and then he squeezed fiercely—
“Li Le wins!”
At the critical moment, the Referee separated the two, explaining,
“If it had continued, Li Le’s arm and your neck would have both snapped, so Li Le wins.”
Seeing this, the opponent gave a wry smile:
“I thought I could use this attack to bisect you and call it a draw. I didn’t expect you to be so tough… what Intent have you grasped?”
He knew this could only be Intent. In that final moment, he felt that if he dodged, something bad would happen.
“Battle Intent, Death Match! The brave grow stronger with each fight, the retreating grow weaker!” Li Le chuckled, “A lucky victory, and it’s also thanks to Senior Brother going easy on me earlier. Thank you!”
The opponent waved his hand, “No need for that, a battle only looks at the result.” With that, he picked up his sword and left.
Xia Jiuyuan, standing outside the arena, applauded.
“Wonderful!”
“Senior Brother, I—”
Li Le stopped mid-sentence, as if he had suddenly seen something, and changed his tune: “I won’t be challenging further today. Senior Brother, you should attend to your own matters.”
?
Just as Xia Jiuyuan was about to say something, he felt a light tap on his shoulder.
“Hey, do you have time to play with cute Liu Xixi now?”
…Alright, case closed!
“Regarding Jun Liuhe—”
“Elder Sister Jun had a clean sweep and has already returned.”
“Aren’t you guys defending your arenas?”
“It’s only been a few days, who would be foolish enough to challenge me now!”
Xia Jiuyuan glanced again at Li Le, who was being taken away by the competition’s medical team.
“Regarding Mo Mo—”
“Mo Mo is focusing on her Painting; she said she doesn’t need anyone right now!”
Negated. Xia Jiuyuan felt that if he went to Mo Mo, she would be even happier.
However, the temptation of a breakthrough to First Rank was immense. He didn’t choose to argue, and under Liu Xixi’s expectant gaze, he nodded.
“Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat all over the Mortal World today!”
…
“Are you eating this?”
“Yes!”
Xia Jiuyuan’s own hands were already full of food. He looked at Liu Xixi, whose hands were also full of food and whose cheeks were bulging continuously, and fell into contemplation.
The Beast Tribe’s appetite was seemingly quite large. They had already been eating for three hours!
Liu Xixi seemed to sense that the atmosphere was a bit strange, but she still looked longingly at a stall and hesitantly asked,
“Didn’t you say… we’d eat all over the Mortal World?”
“Yes, Xiao Er, one to go.” Xia Jiuyuan said, looking at Liu Xixi’s small belly.
“I’m just a bit shocked. Liu Xixi looks so small, yet she can fit so much food.”
“Wuwu… this… this is a girl’s secret!”
“Actually, there’s no need to rush to eat through the entire Mortal World all at once. If Liu Xixi wants to, she can come find me anytime.”
“…”
Liu Xixi looked a bit bewildered. According to her Uncle’s previous words, the person in front of her wasn’t here to carry out his System Task, nor did he have any other hidden secrets.
He was simply wholeheartedly trying to help her!
Although there were still many strange things she hadn’t figured out, this pure goodwill was too good, to the point where she was a little unaccustomed to it.
“…It’s a deal…”
Just as Xia Jiuyuan took the food from the Boss, he heard Liu Xixi’s words and inwardly rejoiced. He turned and offered the food to her again, striking while the iron was hot.
“It’s a deal! No matter what it is, you can come find me. Don’t look at my strength, it’s a bit weak, but there are quite a few things I can accomplish.”
“Thank you.” Liu Xixi took the Delicacies and joked, “By the way, do you have some kind of illness where you’ll die if you don’t help others?”
“It’s the Sect Master’s order~”
Hearing this, Liu Xixi frowned. She didn’t want lies between them, so she tugged on Xia Jiuyuan’s sleeve and said seriously, “Let’s find a place to talk, I need to make things clear!”
Just then, the nearby teahouse’s Xiao Er called out, “Freshly arrived tea and pastries! A mortal enjoyment that Beast Tribe Kin cannot miss—”
System Task Update!
『
White Task,
『Rest』
Chat and rest with Liu Xixi at the nearby teahouse.
』
Hmm?
This isn’t right.
Xia Jiuyuan looked suspiciously at the nearby teahouse. The System’s designation seemed a bit too deliberate… but the System had never harmed him before, so he wasn’t afraid.
Liu Xixi also seemed ready to speak. This small Task was likely a setup by the System; no need to panic.
Second Rank is within reach!
“Let’s go to this teahouse to talk. Xiao Er, one private room, and one specialty Pastries each.”
“Coming right up! I’ll prepare the best private room for you two distinguished guests, the kind with Formation for soundproofing and shielding!”
Xia Jiuyuan’s mouth twitched as he looked at the Xiao Er’s abnormal smile.
This fellow probably misunderstood, but a soundproof private room was indeed good, so he didn’t correct him.
Entering the private room, the two sat down. Xia Jiuyuan spoke.
“Say what you have to say.”
In the private room, a faint Incense permeated the air. Xia Jiuyuan didn’t choose to sit opposite Liu Xixi but instead sat beside her to build a better Relationship.
She had already put down the food in her hands. Tilting her small face, her blue Beast pupils stared at Xia Jiuyuan.
She was truly too cute. Xia Jiuyuan really wanted to reach out and pet her fluffy Ear and tail, but their Relationship wasn’t there yet.
“I already know.”
“…Hm?”
Know what? Shouldn’t she be frank with him?
“I’m sorry!”
“Why apologize again? What are you talking about?”
“Sigh… it seems Sect Leader Li didn’t tell you about this matter…”
Liu Xixi believed that her Uncle had sent someone to test Xia Jiuyuan, and Sect Leader Li must have known about it. However, judging by the situation, he hadn’t told Xia Jiuyuan about it.
These two were truly tricking each other…
Seeing Xia Jiuyuan’s bewildered expression, Liu Xixi explained, “The mysterious Diviner from yesterday was invited by my Uncle. Her Card can detect Lies.”
Xia Jiuyuan’s mouth twitched, “So…”
“So you were lying. Sect Leader Li didn’t ask you to contact me, but seeing as you’ve genuinely come to help me, I forgive you.”
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