My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

"One more gamble?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiaobai's lips curled up slightly, but his expression quickly became tense: "Young Prince, I was just saying that because no one was coming up!"

"How about... I take it back?"

"Of course not!"

Seeing Jiang Xiaobai's nervous appearance, Xiao Qingxiu felt even more confident.

Of course, he didn't care whether there was a trap behind Jiang Xiaobai.

It doesn't matter anymore. As long as Jiang Xiaobai takes the stage, he's destined to lose!

Xiao Qingxiu immediately stood up, glancing around, and said, "Everyone, I've already used the Hidden Edge Token I have!"

"I wonder if anyone here would be willing to support me?"

Then, Xiao Qingxiu paused, "If we win this match, I'll repay you double!"

"If I lose... I will repay you with a thousand taels of gold!"

A thousand taels of gold?

As Xiao Qingxiu finished speaking, many people present were immediately tempted.

This is quite a generous offer; if you win, you get the Hidden Edge Token, and if you lose, you get a thousand taels of gold.

No matter how you look at it, it seems like you're not losing out!

Soon, a man from the martial arts world stood up: "Since the young prince says so, then I'll give him a vote!"

As they spoke, the man took out the Hidden Edge Token from his pocket and handed it over directly.

After a moment's hesitation, another man stood up as well: "I'll place one too!"

"good!"

Xiao Qingxiu immediately smiled and cupped his hands in thanks to the two of them: "Thank you both!"

Two are in hand, one more is needed.

Xiao Qingxiu continued to scan the surroundings: "Everyone, Jiang Xiaobai himself said he would personally take action!"

"Such opportunities are rare. Is there any other gentleman willing to lend a hand?"

After he finished speaking, many people present looked at each other in bewilderment.

Some people were clearly tempted, but in the end... no one stepped forward.

There was no way around it; I was really scared after being tricked by Jiang Xiaobai before.

Seeing that no one had arrived yet, Xiao Qingxiu frowned slightly.

Just then, Chen Zhanqiu's voice rang out: "Young Prince, I have one here!"

After saying that, Chen Zhanqiu looked at Chen Jian and said, "Jian'er, quickly bring us ours!"

"No!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Jian immediately shook his head and refused, saying, "I've already given Brother Jiang the one we have!"

"I want the one you have!"

Chen Zhanqiu said angrily.

"No, this was a gift from Brother Jiang!"

Chen Jian shook his head.

Chen Zhanqiu felt the urge to vomit blood again, and could only glare fiercely at Jiang Xiaobai.

Xiao Qingxiu sighed, but then he suddenly remembered something and looked at the Third Prince Xiao Qingzhou beside him: "Qingzhou, don't you still have a Hidden Edge Token?"

"Can I borrow it?"

"Why!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingzhou couldn't help but sigh: "I advise you to forget about it!"

As he spoke, Xiao Qingzhou glanced at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "This person may speak sweetly, but behind his back... there's definitely something fishy going on!"

"I know!"

Xiao Qingxiu was naturally aware of this, but he still spoke up, "But he said he'd come in person. With his meager martial arts skills, what kind of trouble can he possibly cause?"

"If this match goes well, I'll give you three Concealed Edge Tokens!"

"Three?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Qingzhou frowned slightly, then shook his head: "There's no use for me taking so many; this one... is enough!"

That's right, he didn't want to lend it at all.

Keeping the Concealed Edge Order in one's own hands ensures at least some peace of mind.

If we really hand it over to Xiao Qingxiu, who knows if he'll ever come back!

Looking at Xiao Qingzhou's expression, Xiao Qingxiu pondered for a moment before suddenly saying, "Like this..."

"I have a piece of calligraphy and painting by a famous artist in Suzhou!"

Ok?

Xiao Qingzhou, who had been frowning, suddenly brightened up: "Really?"

"certainly!"

Xiao Qingxiu nodded slightly.

"Alright!"

Xiao Qingzhou spoke with almost no hesitation this time: "But let's make this clear first, that calligraphy and painting... win or lose, I want it!"

"Can!"

Xiao Qingxiu readily nodded.

Xiao Qingzhou was satisfied and took out his Hidden Edge Token from his pocket and handed it over.

After receiving it, Xiao Qingxiu finally took a deep breath.

Three, that's it!

The next moment, Xiao Qingxiu raised his head again, his gaze falling on Jiang Xiaobai: "Jiang Xiaobai, are you sure... you want to do this yourself?"

"Sure!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded slightly.

"Without hidden weapons?"

Xiao Qingxiu pressed for an answer again.

"Need not!"

Jiang Xiaobai deserved it with absolute certainty.

Upon hearing those two words, Xiao Qingxiu finally felt completely relieved. He turned around and went to Jin Sheng's side again: "Lord Jin!"

"Please...try again!"

At this point, Xiao Qingxiu turned and glanced at Jiang Xiaobai: "This round... is in the bag!"

Jin Sheng sat there, but his face twitched slightly.

To be honest, although Xiao Qingxiu had confirmed it twice, the events that had happened before made him somewhat distrustful of Jiang Xiaobai.

So Jin Sheng finally looked up at Jiang Xiaobai and asked, "Are you really going to do it yourself?"

"Why!"

Jiang Xiaobai sighed helplessly, "Since things have come to this, I'll do it myself!"

"good!"

Jin Sheng took a deep breath.

Although he had been injured by Chen Jian and the woman in the white dress, dealing with Jiang Xiaobai was no problem for him.

Thinking of this, Jin Sheng slowly stood up.

Xiao Qingxiu then handed the three Concealed Edge Tokens to a maid in the Princess's residence.

The maid took it without pausing and turned to walk towards Jiang Xiaobai.

Then it was placed on Jiang Xiaobai's table.

"..."

Jin Sheng frowned immediately.

No, we haven't even fought yet, but why does it feel like these three Concealed Edge Tokens already belong to Jiang Xiaobai?

However, considering his own strength, Jin Sheng ultimately said nothing, only snorted coldly, and went to the central area.

"Young Master Jiang, please!"

"good!"

Jiang Xiaobai nodded and then stood up.

"noob!"

Tang Ningshuang looked somewhat worried upon seeing this scene.

Although Jiang Xiaobai spoke with great conviction earlier, she knew very well what was going on in her heart.

This guy is really bad at martial arts!

"rest assured!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled at Tang Ningshuang, then strode to the center.

But as soon as he stood still, he didn't look at Jin Sheng. Instead, he turned his back to Jin Sheng and looked directly at the woman in the white dress.

"A master!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "Could you please play the first piece?"

Ok?

Many people present were stunned after hearing this.

The woman in the white dress didn't ask any further questions and simply nodded.

She had already read the two pieces of music that Jiang Xiaobai had just written.

Especially the first one.

She already loved "Swords and Dreams" just by looking at the sheet music.

And I'm also very curious about what this piece will taste like when it's actually performed.

At the woman in the white dress's signal, servants soon carried up the guqin.

The woman in the white dress placed the sheet music beside her and studied it intently for a moment.

The next moment, she raised her jade-like hand and swished it across the strings like flowing water, instantly producing a series of melodies.

In an instant, a feeling of carefree ease mixed with a touch of vengeance and resentment spread.

Many of the martial arts practitioners present initially looked puzzled, but as they listened, their expressions gradually changed.

Jiang Xiaobai, standing in the center, slowly closed his eyes.

Hearing that familiar yet unfamiliar melody, a smile involuntarily crept onto my lips.

I must say, the guqin rendition of "Swords and Dreams" has a unique charm!

A moment later, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly opened his eyes: "Lord Jin!"

Ok?

Jin Sheng's gaze sharpened.

"Look carefully!"

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "I... am about to begin!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xiaobai suddenly moved!

Jin Sheng's expression instantly turned serious, and his internal energy began to circulate.

But the next moment, Jin Sheng was stunned.

Because Jiang Xiaobai didn't rush towards him at all, but instead jumped up and down in place to the accompaniment of that music!

His body swayed, his feet moved, and he would occasionally flick his sleeves.

That look was just like someone who was drunk and dancing wildly to the music!

"..."

Jin Sheng stood there, completely stunned.

Xiao Qingxiu's smile gradually froze.

Li Jingxing's mouth opened slightly.

Helian Zhaoyue's eyes widened as well.

After a brief silence, Teng Zixiu was the first to react: "What the hell? This bastard isn't talking about martial arts!"

"It's fucking... a dance!!!"