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Chapter 92 Isn't this bullying?

Upon hearing this good news, Zhao Xiyan seemed to have forgotten about her quarrel with Chen Ming and excitedly drank and celebrated with him.

After a few drinks, two light blushes appeared on Zhao Xiyan's fair and delicate face, and her eyes seemed to sparkle like stars. "Brother Chen, what are your plans after you break through to the sixth rank?"

When Chen Ming heard her ask this, he was delighted and said boldly, "I've already made up my mind. I plan to challenge the masters of Qingfeng City to hone my swordsmanship."

"this--"

Zhao Xiyan hesitated for a moment, then said tactfully, "You've just broken through to the sixth rank, and your cultivation is still shallow. Why don't you consolidate your cultivation first?"

The implication is that with your shallow skill level, challenging a master of the same realm is just asking for humiliation.
Chen Ming said passionately, "Time waits for no one. As you know, I don't come from a prestigious family. If I want to improve, I can only do so in this way, by learning from the strengths of many, so that I can reach new heights."

Zhao Xiyan put down her wine glass, bit her lip, and said, "Actually, if Big Brother wanted to join the sect..."

"Xi Yan!"

Chen Ming interrupted her, this was the first time he had called her by her name directly, and he said with a serious expression, "If you still consider me a friend, then don't bring this up."

Zhao Xiyan's heart trembled slightly. She lowered her head and said softly, "I understand."

Chen Ming's expression softened, and his tone became gentler, "I know you want to help me, but..."

I have my pride!

He didn't say this.

He suddenly realized that Shang Jianfei back then must have been arrogant and proud, but in the end, he accepted Miss Jiang's offer and joined the Qinghe Sword Sect. He probably suffered a lot of harsh realities and had no choice but to compromise in the end.

Zhao Xiyan stared at him blankly.

In the past, Chen Ming in her eyes was a polite, kind, and righteous man who always repaid kindness and avenged wrongs—a man who was gentle on the outside but tough on the inside.

She had never seen him act so domineering and forceful before.

She suddenly remembered her mother's words: for a man, the two most important things are strength and power. These two things can completely change a man.

When do you plan to start?

"There's no time like the present, let's do it today."

"what?"

……

In the afternoon, around 3 PM.

Several people suddenly appeared at the entrance of Chaoyang Martial Arts School. There were men and women, and Chen Ming was the leader. They were about to go inside when they were stopped.

There were two young men in martial arts school uniforms. One of them said in a humble but not arrogant manner, "Young Master Chen, please stop here. The master is not here. Please leave."

Everyone at the martial arts school knew that this second young master Chen had tried to spar with the school master several times, but the master refused. Later, he simply had his disciples stop him from entering the martial arts school.

After a few times, Chen Ming wisely stopped coming.

I never expected that after so long, this Second Young Master Chen would come again.

Chen Ming smiled slightly and said, "Send someone to inform Lu Chaofeng that I'm here to challenge you. If he hides and acts like a coward, don't blame me for ruining your reputation."

Everyone present was stunned.

"You...what did you say?"

Chen Ming didn't bother to repeat himself. With a wave of his hand, Chunxiang and Xiaxiang behind him sprang out simultaneously, kicking out with their left and right feet respectively, striking the two people blocking his way in the chest and sending them flying.

Chunxiang rebuked sharply, "My second master will only give you half an incense stick's time."

Xia Xiang continued, "If Lu Chaofeng doesn't come out to fight, he'll ruin his reputation!"

This immediately enraged the people from the nearby Chaoyang Martial Arts School, who shouted, "Someone's here to challenge us!" "Go and inform the school master!"

……

Standing next to Chen Ming, Zhao Xiyan glanced at the two dark-skinned maids and noticed that they were already at the ninth rank. She thought to herself that Brother Chen must have trained two martial maids, but they weren't pretty enough to be considered high-class.

She said, "I don't think Chaoyang Martial Arts Academy has any sixth-rank martial artists, right?"

Chen Ming laughed and said, "Who said I was going to challenge a sixth-rank opponent?"

"what?"

Zhao Xiyan's mind went blank for a moment, and she almost didn't understand what he meant.

At that moment, a furious roar came from inside, "Chen Ming, how dare you act so presumptuously here? Do you really think this master is afraid of you?"

A tall, elderly man dressed in black brocade robes rushed out aggressively. It was Lu Chaofeng, the master of Chaoyang Martial Arts School.

Chaoyang Martial Arts School is only slightly less famous than Fenglei Martial Arts School, and Lu Chaofeng is also a seventh-rank cultivator.

This old guy is the kind of stubborn old man who acts arrogantly because of his age, likes to put on airs, and is impossible to reason with.

Therefore, the first person Chen Ming wanted to challenge was this person.

Since you're so ungrateful, I won't give you any face either.

……

Previously, Chen Ming lacked the strength to protect his family, so he took a conciliatory approach, befriending them first and then sparring with them. Now, things are different. He's much stronger, has even brought Zhao Xiyan into the fold, and with his prestige within the Huo family, he no longer needs to worry about protecting his family.

In addition, he desperately needed a lot of experience points, so he simply tore off his mask of gentleness. Those who had previously refused to spar with him, he went directly to their door to challenge them.

Chen Ming stepped forward, hands behind his back, and said contemptuously, "Enough with the nonsense, make your move."

Zhao Xiyan, who was standing to the side, was dumbfounded and speechless.

She had been so passionate and ambitious back at the Drunken Immortal Pavilion. She had always assumed that Chen Ming was going to challenge those sixth-rank masters.

To his surprise, the person he was going to challenge was a seventh-rank martial artist.

To challenge a seventh-rank cultivator with only sixth-rank cultivation is simply bullying.

Just then, a loud bang was heard, and Lu Chaofeng was sent flying backward, knocking all the disciples to the ground. In an instant, the entire martial arts hall was in chaos.

"That's all."

Chen Ming snorted coldly, and saw the notification appear: [You have defeated a LV35 opponent and gained 400 experience points.]

Four hundred points is not bad.

In high spirits, he pulled Zhao Xiyan away, saying, "Let's go to the next one."

"Sixth...sixth rank? You've actually reached sixth rank?"

Behind them came Lu Chaofeng's incredulous voice.

……

And so, Chen Ming, with Zhao Xiyan by his side, challenged one by one those seventh-rank martial artists who had previously refused to spar with him.

They all used a single move to end the battle cleanly and decisively. Efficiency was paramount.

As the news spread, a group of busybodies followed him, just waiting to see what would happen.

How refreshing! It's so satisfying to see one high-ranking martial arts master after another being defeated.

You'll regret missing out on this kind of excitement for the rest of your life.

Zhao Xiyan, who was forcibly pulled by Chen Ming, went from being shocked and confused at the beginning, to feeling ashamed and speechless, and finally became numb.

If Chen Ming challenges a seventh-rank opponent, others will think he lacks martial ethics.

If he challenges three or five people, they'll feel he's retaliating.

By challenging more than a dozen people in a row, others would think there was only one purpose: to establish authority!

Those who had initially been whispering among themselves gradually fell silent, their gazes towards Chen Ming now filled with awe.

Almost overnight, Chen Ming's public image changed from that of a kind, gentle, and righteous man to a vengeful, smiling tiger.

Many people suddenly remembered that this second young master was the kind of person who would kill anyone who dared to provoke him.

Chen Ming didn't care about other people's opinions. Even when Zhao Xiyan looked at him strangely at the end of the challenge, he didn't take it to heart.

Sometimes, a bad reputation can be beneficial, because it makes others think twice before offending him.

The twenty-seven Rank 7 items earned him a total of 10800 experience points, averaging 400 points per item. This was more than he had expected.

"We'll continue tomorrow."

Chen Ming said this when he escorted Zhao Xiyan back to the Governor's Mansion.

Zhao Xiyan moved her lips slightly, but in the end she said nothing and entered the house with her personal maid.

After watching her go inside, Chen Ming took Chunxiang and Xiaxiang home.

Chunxiang whispered, "Young Master, I think Young Master Zhao... probably won't be coming tomorrow."

Chen Ming said, "It doesn't matter whether she goes tomorrow or not."

Anyway, after today's incident, everyone knows that he has a close relationship with Admiral Zhao's daughter. He's just taking advantage of the situation.

Sometimes, you have to take advantage of things; people who are morally fastidious will never get anything done.

This is also a test, to see how far Zhao Xiyan is willing to go for him.

Was she merely trying to win him over?

Or is it simply a honey trap?

Or perhaps, she really could do some things that went against some of her principles for him...

Judging from her behavior today, it can only be said that she really values ​​him. Although he dragged her along, she ultimately accompanied him to the end of the event.

We'll see about tomorrow.

What will she do?

Chen Ming was quite looking forward to it.

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