Daily News: You promised yourself to be a fisherman, but you've become a martial arts god?

On the right side of the Qinyun Martial Arts Hall, in the Ruan family's seating area, Ruan Bin looked at Cen Mo, who was severely injured, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Dong He jumped off the stage, walked up to Ruan Bin, bowed, and clasped his hands in greeting:

"I'm sorry, Third Young Master, I failed to kill the little chick from the Qinyun Martial Arts School."

"It's alright."

Ruan Bin waved his right hand, which was wrapped in gauze, and said:

"You'll run into that brat Li Nian tomorrow. If you kill him, I'll make sure you get your share of the spoils!"

The lottery at the martial banquet seemed fair, but anything can be manipulated.

Ji Shen's wife is his aunt, and they have a good relationship. With a little money, it would be incredibly easy for Ji Shen to set up a trap for Li Nian at the martial arts banquet!

"Thank you, Third Young Master!"

Dong He bowed and clasped his hands in greeting once more.

A glint of light flashed in his lowered eyes.

Having broken through the fourth level of the Tendon Training, he had spent many years licking blood from the edge of a knife. Li Nian was so young, even with his Tendon Training, he was no match for him.

The benefits Ruan Bin gave were like freebies!

On the other side, the people from Qinyun Martial Arts School rushed towards Cen Mo, who had fallen off the stage, with concern. Li Nian was among them.

At this moment, Cen Mo clutched his chest, coughing up blood incessantly, his face as pale as a sheet of paper.

Qin Geyue helped Cen Mo up, reached out and touched his chest, her brows furrowed, and said:

"His sternum is fractured, and his lungs are injured, but fortunately his heart is not damaged, so his life is not in danger!"

After saying that, he took out a pill and fed it to Cen Mo. The next moment, Cen Mo's face regained some color.

Qin Geyue said:

"This pill can replenish Junior Brother Cen's blood and qi, but since his injuries haven't healed, the blood replenishment is only temporary."

"Someone, take my junior brother back to the martial arts school and fetch a doctor to set his bones!"

"yes!"

Several outer disciples took out the prepared stretcher and carried Cen Mo away from the square.

Injuries are inevitable in martial arts battles, and not only Qinyun Martial Arts School, but other forces have also prepared medicines, stretchers and other medical supplies.

After Cen Mo left, Xia Qingwei's beautiful eyes were as cold as ice as she stared directly in the direction of Dong He, and she clenched her fist and said:

"If I encounter Dong He, I will definitely avenge my junior brother!"

"He dares to kill someone from my Qinyun Martial Arts School!"

"Senior sister, who is Dong He?"

Seeing Dong He and Ruan Bin getting closer, Li Nian asked them curiously.

Xia Qingwei said:

"Junior Brother Li, that Dong He is a guest elder of the Ruan family, and I heard he has mastered the four stages of the Tendon Training Realm."

"If you encounter him, junior brother, you must not underestimate him."

Upon hearing this, Li Nian nodded in understanding.

No wonder Dong He was so arrogant, threatening to kill everyone at Qinyun Martial Arts School, and filled with murderous intent towards him. It must be because Ruan Bin was humiliated by him, so he sent someone to avenge him.

Seeing Ruan Bin's confidence, as if he was certain that Dong He would fight him, Li Nian's lips curled into a playful smile.

A setup?

I'll just kill you to stop threatening Xia Qingwei!

He and Cen Mo were only from the same school and didn't have much of a relationship. He wanted to kill Dong He not to avenge Cen Mo, but because he didn't want Xia Qingwei to be in danger.

He was determined to protect this senior sister who had taken such good care of him!

...

As the sun sets, the setting sun bleeds like blood.

The first day of the martial arts banquet has ended.

After saying goodbye to everyone at the martial arts school, Li Nian went home alone.

Today he encountered an opponent who was merely practicing blood cultivation, and he was easily kicked out of the arena.

Xia Qingwei also defeated a relatively ordinary martial artist.

On the first day of competition at Qinyun Martial Arts School, apart from Cen Mo, Xia Qingwei, Gu Jingsong, and Li Nian all advanced in the Mingjin group.

On the Dark Force side, Qin Geyue defeated a formidable opponent who had been in the Dark Force group for two years.

However, Qin Geyue's performance was not the most outstanding in the Dark Force Group.

The Dark Force Group is in the limelight today.

No.

One person stole the show at the entire martial arts banquet.

Not only Qin Geyue, but also Bai Fengjia, one of the Four Heroes of Qianhu, and even Ji Zheng, the ruthless swordsman of the Ji family, were all as dim as fireflies under the bright moon in front of Wu Changfeng.

Who?

Wu Changfeng!

In the outer city, Ruan, who came from a humble background working at the Ruan family mine, broke through to the Dark Force level in just about three months. He defeated two formidable opponents who had entered the Dark Force level many years earlier with overwhelming force.

Everyone was shocked.

To be honest, Ji Zheng, as a competitor, did not have any hostility towards Wu Changfeng's sudden emergence. After the banquet, Wu invited Ji Zheng to a restaurant for drinks.

Wu Changfeng was a generous man and readily agreed, even asking Wu Hong to come and invite him. However, Li Nian declined, saying that they would drink together after the banquet was truly over.

He attended the martial arts banquet today, and his sister-in-law and niece must be very worried at home. He needs to go back early so that they can rest assured.

He still understands his family and friends.

When Li Nian returned to the alley where her home was located, she saw her sister-in-law Zhao Lijuan in the distance, holding her niece Duoduo and looking towards the end of the alley, like a mother and daughter waiting for their husband to return home.

"Jiro!"

"uncle!"

When she saw him, Zhao Lijuan rushed over, carrying Duoduo in her arms.

Seeing this scene, a warm current flowed through Li Nian's heart, and all her fatigue vanished!

Silent all night.

Ge Xiong, the seventh leader of Shenyuan Village, died on the twenty-sixth day.

Clang clang clang—

The gongs rang out, and the martial arts banquet began once again.

Ji Shen drew two lots and said:

"Du Ping of Yixiangyuan versus Li Nian of Qinyun Martial Arts School!"

Li Nian was slightly surprised, not expecting that she would be the first to be chosen.

Moreover, the opponent was not Dong He.

Perhaps I'm overthinking things, and Ruan Bin didn't set up a trap.

Just then, Xia Qingwei beside her reminded her:

"Junior Brother Li, this Du Ping is the top fighter of Yixiang Courtyard. He has been practicing the Tendon Refining stage for four years, and I heard that he broke through the third level three months ago."

"Although this person's cultivation is not as good as yours, he has been living on the edge for many years, often fighting against thugs and bandits. His strength should not be underestimated."

"If we are no match for them..."

"Whatever you choose, I'll support you!"

Feeling warm inside at Xia Qingwei's heartfelt concern, Li Nian nodded and said:

"Understood, Senior Sister."

After saying that, he stood up and looked in Ruan Bin's direction.

He noticed that Ruan Bin was looking at him smugly.

Li Nian narrowed her eyes, a cold glint flashing within them.

He knew why he hadn't encountered Dong He in this duel.

Judging from Xia Qingwei's description of Du Ping, Ruan Bin must have intentionally sent someone to wear down Du Ping's strength so that Dong He could easily take him down.

If nothing unexpected happens, Dong He's next opponent will definitely be an ordinary martial artist.

Just as he expected.

Ruan Bin was feeling quite pleased with himself for his plan.

Looking at Li Nian, it was as if she were looking at a grasshopper that she could casually pick up and squeeze.

"Li Nian, I'm going to kill you today!"

"After you die, I'll deal with Ruan Hanyuan and those two girls, Yi Jieyi and Yi Mingxi!"

whoosh-

At that moment, Li Nian leaped onto the stage amidst the cheers of the martial arts school crowd.

Du Ping followed closely behind.

"start!"

As Ji Shen finished speaking, Du Ping drew his steel knife from his waist and looked arrogantly at Li Nian, saying:

"Boy, draw the sword behind you and fight me!"

"Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? You're not qualified!"

Li Nian smiled slightly.

"A mere child!"

Du Ping gave a cold rebuke and said:

"If you dare not use your sword, your grandfather Du Ping will send you to your grave in three moves!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stomped his feet and pounced like a hungry tiger, bringing his steel knife straight down towards Li Nian's head.

"Mount Hua Breaking Saber Technique - Cleave Mount Hua with Force!"

As he hissed, Du Ping's eyes gleamed with greed, and he thought to himself:

"Dong He, I, Du Ping, will accept this kid's head, along with Young Master Ruan's reward!"

Du Ping looked at Li Nian as if she were a treasure he had finally obtained.

At that moment, Li Nian looked at Du Ping with eyes like an eagle eyeing its prey. She bent her hands, her ten fingers forming hooks, and suddenly moved her feet. The stone slab beneath her feet cracked like a spider web. She swooped out like a ghostly eagle, her claws tearing through the air.

He hissed:

"The dragon has vanished without a trace!"

"Shattering Clouds and Tearing Wind Hand!"