Feng Aotian is the protagonist? Take it!

"What should I do..."

After hearing Murong Xue's words, the skeptical people became completely panicked, and the expressions on their faces were several times more worried than before.

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the other side.

Closed roof.

After using the radio magic to hear Murong Xue's words, Pan Tu and Zou Kui couldn't help but smile evilly as if they had everything under control.

"Now that it has been officially announced, I can't escape the competition tomorrow!" Zou Kui took off the telescope, looking proud.

Seeing thousands of people gathered in front, Pan Tu said with great pride, "What a good title, and a lot of topics. You are worthy of being called Laozi."

Just when Pan Tu was immersed in his own clever plan, Murong Xue's voice was heard again through the radio magic. Zou Kui immediately raised the telescope and looked in that direction.

"The reason they are competing is not because of a breakup, but because we want to select a vice-captain who can stand shoulder to shoulder with the hero."

Murong Xue, facing a certain direction from an angle that the common people could not see, suddenly showed a far-fetched smile and continued: "The hero's companions are going to break up? That's purely a rumor!"

When people heard the word "deputy captain", they immediately remembered that Zhang Liang was going to participate in the magic exchange competition.

"Is he the vice-captain going to participate in the competition?" a citizen asked loudly.

"That's right!" Murong Xue answered firmly.

"She, they really didn't fight because of a breakup? Are you sure?"

"That's right!" Murong Xue's answer remained firm.

After receiving Murong Xue's formal answer, the people present felt relieved and smiled.

however!

Pan Tu and Zou Kui were observing from a distance. Since the sound was captured and restored by wind magic, just like an amplifier, many details would also be captured and amplified.

Therefore, they can clearly hear the difference between the second "yes" and the first "yes".

The tone is much weaker!

It's a sign of guilty conscience!

Realizing this, Pan Tu and Zou Kui instantly remembered the forced smile Murong Xue had shown before, and cold sweat rolled down their shocked cheeks.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Wait! That can't be true, right?"

"Shit! Are they really planning to split up? This is a big discovery!"

In the view of Pan Tu and Zou Kui, the more difficult something is to find, the more crucial the detail is, and they firmly believe in this.

Pan Tu never expected that the rumor he made up at random would actually come true!

Who exactly wants to break up?

Why the breakup?

Is it a question of benefit distribution?

Or do you think Zhang Liang is a philanderer?

With such doubts in mind, Pan Tu and Zou Kui continued to observe for several minutes.

result···

They did not learn any more information from Murong Xue.

Thinking that their goal had been achieved, continuing to observe would be a waste of time and increase risks, so they planned to report the matter to Haibo immediately.

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the other side.

After only a few minutes, after hearing Murong Xue's explanation and clarification, the people's expressions changed from worry to extreme excitement.

"Who do you think is the stronger girl?"

"If I had to guess, it would definitely be Miss Knight. I've seen her strength with my own eyes!"

Heng Yuwei was a man who had challenged the Sword Dao Demon Lord and could even beat high-level warriors from the Imperial Domain. Many people thought that Heng Yuwei would win.

Just then, another voice sounded in the crowd.

"No... I think the beautiful lady with the eye patch is very mysterious. Perhaps, her strength is also very extraordinary."

"But... her temperament gives people a feeling of being unattainable, and she doesn't seem to be very good at fighting..."

Just as the man was thinking this, a "hehe" laugh suddenly came from the side, and an adventurer from the Labyrinth Town spoke:

"Have you heard of Fatal Fury?"

Hearing the adventurer's words, everyone's eyes suddenly widened, and the man confirmed: "Is it, is it the adventure team that is all S-rank?"

In the Legend of Fatal Fury, the lowest of them has the strength of the Imperial Realm, and its captain has even reached the high level of the Imperial Realm, and is known as one of the five folk heroes who are comparable to the Ten Heroes of the Empire.

therefore.

Their names are also well-known among the people.

"That's right!"

Finding that he had attracted a lot of attention, the man tilted his mouth and said proudly: "That lady killed two of them in an instant, and even their captain was killed instantly without any chance of fighting back."

Hearing the adventurer's words, the onlookers gasped.

originally.

Many of them still didn't believe it, but... when they thought about the fact that Ying was wearing a blindfold but could walk and interact like a normal person, they suddenly felt a chill and got goose bumps all over their bodies.

If you don't think about it carefully, you won't find it. After thinking about it for a while, it's really terrifying...

In an instant.

Ying's mysterious strength has attracted a lot of attention.

Not a moment.

Just as the people were discussing the issue heatedly, another voice suddenly emerged.

"Wait! Have you forgotten? The goddess is still here!"

"!!!"

"!!!"

When the word "goddess" was heard, the topic of who was stronger, Heng Yu or Ying, instantly shifted to Xi Lan.

Since no one saw Xi Lan take action, no one knew Xi Lan’s specific strength.

but!

Just based on her appearance similar to that of a god, just based on her ability to take out the holy sword Olympus, and just based on the fact that she is a partner of the brave Zhang Liang, the people all agree that her strength is definitely not simple!

In an instant.

The discussion on the spot instantly turned into a three-way confrontation. Murong Xue, who also wanted to participate in the competition, was too embarrassed to speak when she saw the situation.

"Ahem..."

After an awkward moment, Murong Xue deliberately coughed twice to attract the attention of the people.

"If you are free tomorrow, why not go to the western suburbs and see it for yourself."

"!!!"

When people heard that the competition between their brave companions could be watched by the common people, they became extremely excited as if it were New Year's Day.

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After briefly explaining the time and precautions, Murong Xue walked down from the podium, found an excuse to make preparations in advance, and left the crowd with Zhang Liang and others.

Murong Xue fanned herself elegantly to cool herself down.

She really didn't expect that she just wanted to eat toasted sauce cake again before going to the Magic Dynasty, but she would actually meet Zhang Liang and even fulfill her long-cherished wish.

Murong Xue is in a very happy mood now.

Murong Xue knew that this was not a coincidence, but Xi Lan's intentional act.

Few people knew my wish. Apart from my grandfather, only my senior sister and a few fellow sisters knew it.

If the relationship was not particularly good, Murong Xue would not tell this secret to others to avoid being exploited by evil people.

And the future Xi Lan knows this.

That is to say...

Thinking of this, Murong Xue secretly glanced at Xi Lan and couldn't help but smile. She understood what kind of relationship she had with her future self.

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Since Murong Xue wanted to talk to Zhang Liang about what happened next, Zhang Liang, Lingling, Ye Yu, Ji Suyuan and others separated at the intersection.

In order to find a place where they would not be disturbed, Zhang Liang planned to take Murong Xue to the suite of the Chamber of Commerce.

However···

Just as Zhang Liang was taking steps towards West Street, Murong Xue suddenly called out to Zhang Liang with a look of disbelief on her face.

"Wait! Aren't we going to the Chamber of Commerce?"

Seeing Murong Xue's expression, Zhang Liang suddenly became unconfident and scratched his head: "Yeah... Did I go in the wrong direction?"

"······"

Seeing Zhang Liang's serious look, Murong Xue fell into silence for a while, then slowly asked, "Are you going to go over there?"

"What else?"

Zhang Liang was becoming more and more confused about Murong Xue and had no idea what she was struggling with.

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After a while.

The back door of the Chamber of Commerce.

Zhang Liang, Lingling, and Murongxue got off the carriage. Zhang Liang patted the door of the carriage and couldn't help but sigh: "It's good to have a carriage..."

"I really don't understand you. You are so rich but you don't have a carriage."

"Ahahaha... I'm used to walking."

Since the journey was short, Zhang Liang had never considered taking a horse carriage and enjoying the convenience it brought. Zhang Liang decided to buy one later.

after all···

He couldn't always let Ying and the others follow him, so Zhang Liang held his chin and thought for a while, and decided to get a spacious one.

Not long after.

Led by Zhang Liang, they came to the luxurious suite. Zhang Liang and Murong Xue sat face to face on the sofa, while Lingling, like the hostess of the house, went to the kitchen to make tea for the guests.

After Lingling left, only Zhang Liang and Murong Xue were left in the living room, and the atmosphere instantly became serious.

"As mentioned before, I intend to use the same tactics to deceive them. In addition, I have discussed with my senior sister and Mireya and plan to announce the true identity of Ying to the public."

Hearing Murong Xue's words, Zhang Liang frowned and repeated them seriously.

"Reveal Hotaru's true identity?"

## Chapter 2: The Self-torture Scheme (1?)

Blacksmith shop.

"Ying, aren't you trying too hard?" Bai Dieshang twisted Ying's arm and fixed the modified prosthetic limb on Ying's body.

No matter who it is, after seeing Ying's current situation, they will say this and call it too crazy.

Sealing the light and then sealing the limbs can indeed quickly improve strength, but... if the same thing is put on anyone, I'm afraid no one can accept it.

You know, that's all-day practice. Even Lin Na has never worked so hard.

The optimization plan for controlling demonic energy was researched by Bai Dieshang. She knew clearly how exhausting it was to practice around the clock.

After closing her eyes, Bai Dieshang could also understand how tiring it was to always use her senses to observe the outside world.

However···