Their commission was suspicious.

"How about this? We'll have three matches, best two out of three. If you win, I'll go back with you, okay?"

“Of course it’s good.” Bei Chenya nodded.

"You lose the first match."

"Why is that?"

"Because you've been poisoned," Guan Xing said, pointing to Bei Chen Ya Xin's shoulder.

"What?!!"

"You can't sense it because it's an extremely rare poison, the 'Smiling Half-Step Poison.' If you take just five steps, you'll immediately die from the poison. You can probably guess what kind of person this is beside me. As an assassin, how could his weapon not be coated with poison?" Guan Xing lightly waved his feather fan.

“This…” Bei Chenya thought about it and found it made a lot of sense.

Yes, how could an assassin not coat their weapon with poison?

"Judging from your bravery, I know you must be the right-hand man of the Imperial Uncle. I cannot bear to see you die like this, so I will give you this antidote. But as a price, you will lose your first match. How about it?" Guan Xing said.

"Lord Guanxing is truly righteous." Beichen Yaxin clasped her hands in a fist salute.

Then, Guan Xing took out a red pill from his bag and handed it to Bei Chen Ya Xin, instructing her to take it.

"Is there poison on my weapon?" Raven was taken aback.

“Of course it’s not poisonous, but that’s just how the martial arts world thinks, and besides, she doesn’t dare to gamble,” Guan Xing said calmly.

"Then what did you feed her?"

"The genie gave me hawthorn pills this morning, they were quite delicious."

"..." The raven couldn't help but glance at the stargazer again.

You tacticians are all dirty-minded.

After taking the antidote, Bei Chen Ya Xin followed Guan Xing's instructions to regulate her breathing several times before daring to take her first step. She then breathed a sigh of relief upon finding nothing amiss and looked at Guan Xing.

"And what is the second competition?"

"The second competition is for the two of you to start from the same distance from this wooden table and see who can grab this oil lamp first." Guan Xing placed an exquisite oil lamp on the table.

Upon hearing the content of the written test, Raven knew instantly that he had it in the bag.

Regardless of whether we win or lose this competition, the outcome is already a foregone conclusion.

If the raven wins, then Beichen Yaxin must keep her promise and leave. If Beichen Yaxin wins, it means that she has touched the magic lamp...

Raven had originally been thinking about how to get Kita Shin to touch the magic lamp, and then turn Kita Shin into one of their own...

As expected, the Stargazer is a tactician; his heart is truly wicked.

This broken magic lamp, let whoever wants to touch it touch it...

However, that's not entirely true. Although the genie lamp will force you to grant three wishes, it will genuinely give you gold if there is any.

Now the raven regrets not having directly wished for a million taels of gold.

Beichen Yaxin had no objection to this competition.

Fair, just, and transparent.

Beichen Meixin and Raven each used the wooden table where the magic lamp was placed as the center point and walked about 30 meters outward. After Guanxing gave the order, the two rushed towards the magic lamp in an instant.

Speed ​​was originally Raven's forte, as it was essential for quickly backstabbing others and running away. However, in order to drag someone else down with her, Raven was a step behind Kita no Yako, who got the magic lamp first.

"I won the second game."

A smile appeared on Beichen Meixin's face, as did Raven's.

"Alright, you win the second round. Now, let's announce the details of the third match." But to Raven's surprise, Stargazer actually announced the third match.

Although Raven was somewhat puzzled, she remained completely calm because we still had a trump card.

Raven was curious to hear what the third match that Stargazer had mentioned was all about.

"The third match is a 10-minute contest where you two can launch any attack on me. As long as the attack lands on me, it counts as a success. Whoever finishes in the shortest time wins," Guan Xing said.

"Lord Guanxing, it's only a 1:1 tie right now. You don't need to think about courting death." Beichen Yaxin was shocked.

Beichen Yaxin knew that Guanxing was a benevolent ruler because he was willing to give her the antidote pill instead of watching her die from poisoning. That's why she tried to dissuade him when she heard about Guanxing's idea.

“No need to persuade me, my mind is made up. And I’m not courting death. Look, this is my strongest defensive artifact. With it by my side, no attack can land on me. I want to test its limits.” The stargazer pointed to the stargazing instrument placed on the wooden table, which looked ordinary except for its beautiful appearance.

"Hmm?" Bei Chenya was somewhat skeptical.

"I apologize for offending you, Lord Guanxing. Please allow me to test this first." After saying this, Beichen Yaxin slowly drew the knife from her hand and then slashed at Guanxing with a light force, while keeping her eyes fixed on the star-gazing instrument, which was still some distance away from Guanxing.

This is also to ensure that when we make our move, we won't kill Guanxing without thinking. Although we can take the dead Guanxing back to report, the living one is more valuable... probably.

Just as Beichen Yaxin's sword was two feet away from the stargazing instrument, the instrument suddenly disappeared from the table, and then Beichen Yaxin felt a tremendous force strike her, knocking her sword away.

Although it was because they were afraid of hurting Guan Xing if they used too much force, the strength to knock the knife away from their hands was truly astonishing.

"See? I told you he would protect me," Guan Xing said smugly.

"What are you so smug about? You don't need to do a test, why do you have to do a real-world test?" Chen Luo's voice came from the crystal ball.

Then the dazzling star-like observatory gradually lost some of its color, making it clear what was inside.

To everyone's surprise, it was a boy sitting on the sofa, holding a cola in one hand and a book in the other, eating the book night after night.

"If it's not in actual combat, then it's meaningless, isn't it?"

"Alright, whatever you want." Chen Luo nodded, then looked at Bei Chen Yaxin in front of him.

"The Hokushin Two-Sword Style? Hokushin Meiko... You might not believe it, but you look somewhat familiar to me," Chen Luo greeted.

"Such a tiny little person..." Bei Chenya is a normal person, so her surprise is also normal.

"What an old-fashioned way to start a conversation, Mr. Genie. You're not trying to use this impossible method to make the other person give up and avoid the real test, are you?" The Stargazer placed his hand on the stargazer floating in front of him.

"If possible, that would be best. After all, although the Star Gazing Instrument is now exceptionally sturdy, if Fu Xuan finds out that I used her Star Gazing Instrument as a shield, I will inevitably have to pay compensation." Chen Luo sighed.

The longer Chen Luo stayed inside the stargazing instrument, the more easily it seemed to absorb his aura. After a night, while the stargazing instrument couldn't be said to be as durable as a raw stone, impervious to all laws and indestructible, it was impossible for anyone in this world to penetrate it or even damage it in the slightest.

Forget it, let's just get through this world bubble first, then repair it with the weapon box later and return it to Fu Xuan as if it were new.

“Fu Xuan? Just from the name, you can tell he’s a remarkable person.” Guan Xing pondered.

"..."

How did you figure that out?

"The original meaning of 'Fu' refers to the token used by the imperial court to convey orders or mobilize troops. 'Xuan' can also refer to something profound or mysterious, symbolizing vastness and depth. If I'm not mistaken, that Fu Xuan must be quite mysterious and hold a high official position," Guan Xing said eloquently.

Chen Luo was completely bewildered.

How can you discern certain characteristics of a person from their name, and the key point is that these characteristics are actually accurate?

Is this what the Shuowen Jiezi (说文解字) means?

"Although this young man does look very kind... it's impossible for me to give up so easily." Upon seeing Chen Luo's face, Bei Chenya knew that if they met under other circumstances, they would definitely have a drink and a good chat, but now that he was on orders, it was a different story.

"Huh? Genie, you also work as a fox spirit?" Stargazer asked, somewhat surprised.

"What strange things are you thinking about all day long?" Chen Luo complained.

"Otherwise, how could one so easily seduce women?"

"..." Guan Xing's words silenced Chen Luo.

The reason why Beichen Meixin finds Chen Luo's appearance kind is probably because Chen Luo has a very good relationship with Raiden Mei from the original world.

Of course, it cannot be ruled out that Chen Luo himself has a superior temperament, which is extremely compatible with the aesthetics of intelligent beings...

In human society, it can be said that: who wouldn't like a mountain of gold?

Having accumulated a lot of good karma makes one's demeanor more approachable, and Chen Luo has quite a few achievements that enhance his approachability...

However, calling them succubi and fox spirits is a bit much.

“No, it’s not some kind of special charm, but a feeling.” Bei Chenya frowned, unsure of where to begin.

"Like running into a good friend from a past life?"

"Pretty much. Hmm, you feel the same way?" Bei Chenya looked at Raven with surprise.

"Ahem, this is my life-saving and protective item, don't get any funny ideas." Guan Xing coughed twice and pulled the star-gazing instrument floating in front of him into his arms.

"Oh, then let's end our conversation here. Please forgive me for not being polite from now on." After clearing her mind of distractions, Beichen Yaxin placed her hands on her twin swords.

"Wait a minute," Chen Luo suddenly called out.

"What's wrong? Are you going to admit defeat?"

"No, I wanted to ask if you need treatment? It'll be quick. The injury on your left hand should be affecting your speed, right?" Chen Luo asked.

"...If it's possible, I'd like to trouble you, Mr. Little."

[Ding! You have a new request!]

"...Call me the Genie."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Little Genie."

"..."

Chen Luo glared at Bei Chen Yaxin, whose brain seemed a little dim, and then used the healing ability of breaking out of the cocoon to become a butterfly.

In just two or three seconds, Bei Chenya felt an itch in her wound. After taking off the bandage she had temporarily tied, she found that the wound had healed completely.

[Ding! Mission complete!]

"Thank you, Mr. Little Genie."

"Hmph! Such disrespect for the gods will come at a price sooner or later." Chen Luo snorted coldly, not bothering to correct the other person.

However, the Stargazer and Raven, who already had experience making wishes with the magic lamp, exchanged a glance and knew that Chen Luo had probably granted their wish.

Beichen Yaxin did not respond to Chen Luo. Instead, she placed her hands on her twin swords and swiftly drew them to slash at Guanxing.

"Clang clang clang!" The twin swords collided with the star-gazing instrument, which appeared to be made of crystal ball material, but sparks flew, and the star-gazing instrument was completely undamaged.

No matter from which angle Beichen Yaxin's sword slashes at Guanxing, Guanxingyi can instantly block both swords, or even deflect them.

Bei Chenya thought that with two swords in hand, she might have a greater advantage, such as swinging the sound channels from two different directions. At that time, she would have to ask the Star Gazing Instrument which direction to defend from.

Then the astrolabe told Beichen Yaxin the answer.

That means it becomes two.

Seeing that her methods were not working, Beichen Yaxin had no choice but to speed up her twin swords.

Wave-Riding Slash, Water-Splitting Slash, Starburst Abandoned Healing Slash!

No matter how fast Beichen Yaxin went, she couldn't break through this small defense.

Three feet apart, yet it felt like an insurmountable chasm!

Those who were protected within the enclosure went from being slightly worried at the beginning to being full of confidence and composure in the end.

The stargazer was well protected, but Chen Luo's brain was practically being shaken to its core inside the stargazer...

Okay, it's not that exaggerated. It's actually a kind of thrill, like riding a roller coaster or a pirate ship... without a seatbelt.

As time ticked away and the hourglass on the table was about to run out, Bei Chenya gritted her teeth, realizing that her attack had had no effect whatsoever.

"This is an extraordinary time and an extraordinary matter. I have offended Your Highness, the Star Gazing." As soon as she finished speaking, Bei Chen Ya Xin used her knife to lift the hourglass next to her, then used the side of the knife to slap it at the Star Gazing. Then she used another knife to cut directly at the hourglass, sending a large cloud of yellow sand flying towards the Star Gazing.

Since Guanxing said before the match that any form of attack would be considered a success as long as it landed on her, then sand should work too, right?

"call!"

Seeing the vast expanse of sand so close to him, Guan Xing subconsciously closed his eyes.

This is a natural reaction for everyone, and even stargazing cannot control it.

Just like knowing there's a sharp object pressing against your forehead, that feeling can be incredibly uncomfortable.

Guan Xing didn't feel any sand hitting his face; instead, he heard a crackling sound right next to his ear, as if sand was hitting the window.

When Guan Xing opened his eyes, he saw countless grains of sand striking an amber-colored light shield, and that was the sound he heard.

What's even more amazing is that the sand was actually absorbed by the amber-colored barrier, as if it had been frozen in mid-air.

Even if a blade flashes, it cannot harm the amber-colored barrier in the slightest.

Upon seeing this, the stargazer instinctively hugged the stargazing instrument.