Slender willows sway in the breeze

Chapter 36 Pretending for Too Long

Liu Siqin's eyes flickered slightly as she advised, "Seventh Sister, don't be angry. Third Sister just really wanted to win."

"Who doesn't want to win? Is cheating acceptable just to win? If I happen to run into her later, I'll definitely teach her a lesson."

"rest assured."

No one could stop her from getting this training opportunity.

The first round ended at Shenshi (3-5 PM), leaving 21 players including Liu Mingyan.

The second round is a team competition, divided into three groups, with each group forming its own teams, and lasting for 15 minutes.

When Liu Mingyan stepped onto the stage, the expressions of Liu Siqin and Liu Mingjun both changed.

He has actually reached the Foundation Establishment stage!
When did this happen? Why was there no prior warning?

A month ago, she successfully established her foundation, and her aunt held a grand banquet to celebrate. Compared to Liu Mingyan's silent and unnoticed foundation establishment, it seemed like a joke.

In this way, three of them have already established their foundations.

Who should I choose?

The person making the choice is conflicted, and so are the three people being chosen, because it's highly likely that the choices made by the general public will reveal who they favor.

time is limited.

Eight people chose Liu Mingjun, seven chose Liu Siqin, and three people chose Liu Mingyan, plus Liu Sijun.

Liu Mingyan looked slightly embarrassed.

Liu Sijun comforted him, "You've just established your foundation, so it's only natural for them to make this choice."

It concerns qualifications for gaining experience, and nobody wants to gamble.

"You're such a nice guy. I think the reason they didn't choose my brother is because of you."

The speaker was Liu Mingjing, Liu Mingyan's younger brother. He was only fifteen years old, with a baby face and fair skin. He had already reached the seventh level of Qi Gathering cultivation and admired his older brother the most.

In this situation, he was even more anxious than Liu Mingyan.

He was as angry as a pufferfish.

"Mingjing, don't talk nonsense."

"Brother, Seventh Sister suspected her of cheating just now. That's why they didn't want to choose you because of her presence."

Liu Mingyan: "If there's a problem, look for the reasons within yourself. The reason they didn't choose me is simply because they think I've only just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, my cultivation is unstable, and my chances of winning are slim. It has nothing to do with Third Sister."

Liu Sijun remained silent, wanting to hear what Liu Mingyan had to say.

Hearing these words now, my approval of him has increased even more. If the Liu family wants to move up the social ladder, it needs upright members.

"What about you?"

"what?"

"Why did you choose him?"

The girl Liu Sijun asked about was named Liu Siyun, a concubine's daughter from a collateral branch of the Liu family. She was the same age as Liu Siqin and also had the cultivation level of the eighth level of Qi Gathering.

To possess such cultivation level with virtually no resources is something that makes those who claim to be legitimate sons and daughters of the main family feel utterly ashamed.

That's probably why she was isolated and ostracized.

For so many years, Liu Siyun let them insult her without ever retaliating.

Whether it was due to her timid nature or her fear of rebelling, her aunt's life was difficult.

I heard this news from Antan in the past few days.

"I can't go anyway! It doesn't matter which way I choose..."

Liu Mingyan: "..."

Although that's what he thought in his heart, he still felt a little disappointed when he actually said it out loud.

Liu Sijun looked into her eyes: "It doesn't matter which side you choose, so why don't you choose them, Second Sister? If you weren't truly on their side, you would still have a chance to choose again."

"I."

Liu Siyun's hand, hidden in her sleeve, clenched into a fist so tightly that her nails dug into her flesh.

The scenes of being bullied flashed through my mind like a series of images.

Who would want to live such a pathetic life?

If it weren't for wanting to make her aunt's life easier, she would have wanted to live as freely and flamboyantly as Liu Siqin.

Now, her once infamous third sister is asking her if she's being sincere.

The pretense has lasted too long.

It's uncertain whether there's sincerity, or even the courage to give one's true feelings.

Before Liu Siyun could answer, the incense had burned out.

Liu Mingjing shouted, "That's not fair! There are only four of us, how can we fight?" Liu Mingjun replied, "The rules only say to divide into three groups, but they don't specify that the number of people in each group must be the same, right?"

"You got the benefit, so of course you'll say that."

Liu Siqin looked at the people in their team, quickly calculated their chances of winning, and soon a smile appeared on her face.

Although she is one player behind Liu Mingjun, she might not necessarily lose to him.

“Ninth Brother, we didn’t want it to be like this either, but it’s their own choice, and we can’t force them.”

Liu Sijun smiled and said, "Eldest sister is right. Then let's not waste any more time and draw lots!"

Liu Mingjing shouted, "Are you crazy! If you don't want to go and gain experience, don't drag my brother down with you."

"Alright, Mingjing."

Liu Mingyan followed them up to the high platform and drew what the three of them considered a "death draw," facing off against Liu Mingjun and his team in the first round.

On the training platform, Liu Mingjun's team of nine surrounded them.

Liu Mingjing glared angrily at Liu Sijun.

He was ready to kill as many as he could, regardless of the consequences, but just as he was about to make his move, Liu Sijun grabbed his belt and pulled him back.

"Planning to act recklessly?"

"Otherwise what? We can't win anyway."

Liu Sijun cursed, "Stupid." He pointed to the other disciples who were also at the seventh level of Qi Gathering, "Can you handle this?"

Liu Mingjing was still in a daze.

Liu Sijun's tone turned serious: "Can you handle it?"

His aura was even stronger than his older brother's, and he subconsciously nodded: "Yes."

"Second sister, you deal with the one in the green clothes."

She's only been back for a month and doesn't recognize everyone yet.

Liu Siyun nodded: "Okay."

"Can Fourth Brother handle the remaining five?"

Liu Mingyan's expression was firm: "I can handle it, but how will you deal with Second Brother? Let me handle it."

"Don't worry, Fourth Brother, I can handle it."

Mingjing cursed inwardly again: What's with the show-off? Is she trying to sacrifice herself to get them to win?

After cursing, I was a little worried that I might get seriously injured if I wasn't careful. If my dantian was injured, wouldn't I be even more useless?

Liu Sijun said, "Each of you complete your own task. Unless you kick someone off the martial arts stage, don't worry about others. If you understand, then go!"

Everyone: He clearly has the lowest cultivation level, yet his arrogance is the strongest.

How arrogant!

Liu Mingjun looked at Liu Sijun as if he were watching a joke, and didn't even seem to want to summon his weapon.

Liu Sijun kindly reminded him, "Second brother, you'd better take out your weapon."

That way, we won't lose too badly.

"Need not!"

The scene where she knocked Liu Siyao off the martial arts stage with a single move can be replayed.

However, this time the protagonist is him.

Liu Sijun smiled sweetly: "In that case, let's finish this quickly and save everyone's energy."

I've already reminded you.

But if he doesn't appreciate it, then she can't blame herself.

In fact, whether or not one carries a weapon is not important to the outcome.

Liu Mingjun: "At least you know your place!"

As soon as they finished speaking, their eyes met, and they moved at the same time. When they stopped, Liu Mingjun was no longer on the martial arts stage.

What about people?

Everyone stood up simultaneously, wanting to get a better look. Suddenly, they heard a voice from not far away: "How did I get here?"

It's Liu Mingjun.

He was sitting unharmed in his seat, still in a daze.

Liu Siyao murmured, "Impossible, absolutely impossible."

(End of this chapter)