Chapter 42: Gua! This is exactly the open-mouth tooth I want to see!
Bai Feng looked at the nearly hysterical Su Lan Qian, slightly knitting his brow.
He truly didn’t expect his opponent to react like this after losing.
Just then, Liu Meng stepped forward to mediate. She reached out, rested her hand on Su Lan Qian’s shoulder, and pulled her behind her: “I’ll apologize on her behalf. Starting from today, I will teach you everything I know.”
“Master, I haven’t lost yet…” Su Lan Qian bit her lip, tears already gathering in her eyes: “Next time, I will definitely win back the victory!”
Seeing this, Bai Feng felt no guilt whatsoever; in fact, he even wanted to whip out his capturing crystal and record this moment:
Gua! This is *exactly* the open-mouth tooth I want to see!
Liu Meng saw her disciple like this and couldn’t help but sigh.
All her actions were for Su Lan Qian’s sake. She could see Bai Feng’s terrifying talent that exceeded normal understanding. If she let the fight continue, with Bai Feng’s complete Foundation Establishment, even if he won, it wouldn’t be glorious. But if he lost, her disciple might start to develop a Heart Demon — or even damage his Dao heart.
Now it seemed, however, that this stubborn disciple who refused to admit defeat was already beginning to form a Heart Demon.
Was she perhaps protecting Su Lan Qian too well?
Liu Meng reflected for a moment, then looked at Bai Feng: “Would you be willing to continue the fight with my disciple? Regardless of victory or defeat, I will teach you everything I have learned in my lifetime.”
“Disciple is fine.” Bai Feng bowed his hands.
Although he had already achieved his goal, especially after seeing what he wanted, the thought of continuing to train with that arrogant little girl, Su Lan Qian, made him feel that continuing the fight was the better choice.
Otherwise, that little nuisance might just keep pestering him for a rematch forever.
But if he won the next fight, maybe Su Lan Qian would start avoiding him altogether.
Trouble now, peace forever—what choice is there?
Liu Meng nodded and turned to Chu Ning Yan: “In that case, please continue preparing the arena.”
“Alright, leave it to me.” She turned to give instructions and also announced the results of this match to her eager disciples:
“This match, Bai Feng from Green Bamboo Peak wins.”
Immediately, some disciples raised their hands and cheered.
Though most of the disciples, having already seen the fight, had their answers in mind, some kept their mouths stubbornly shut, unwilling to admit the truth.
“Anyone who said they’d do a handstand while eating cr*p earlier? Step forward!”
“That’s… cheating! How could they spot the Array node so quickly?”
“Can’t be, isn’t the senior sister on stage just as capable?”
“That’s because of Ling Tong’s eyes!”
“Maybe Bai Feng also has Ling Tong’s eyes, or even an advanced version of Ling Tong’s!”
“No, no, no. In my view, Bai Feng’s Ling Tong is a male, and the opponent is female. That’s why Bai Feng doesn’t see through her.”
“I don’t believe it. Something’s definitely acting here—this is a show! They’re all under duress from the White Family!”
“Bah! Brother, how much do you look down on us Heavenly Sword Sect? Even if the White Family is strong, they couldn’t possibly force our Peak Master, elders, and Array master to act out a show for Bai Feng, right?”
“Maybe they’re spies from the Demon Path, jealous that our Heavenly Sword Sect produced an Array genius. I suggest a thorough investigation.”
Under everyone’s teasing and provocation, those disciples who had sworn loyalty blushed red. They couldn’t continue the fight, pushed their luck, and ran off like scared rabbits.
“Yuck—!”
“Coward!”
“Brother, don’t go! I haven’t seen anyone do a handstand while eating cr*p before!”
The atmosphere among the disciples was suddenly lively and joyful.
……
“d*mn it!”
Ye Tang clenched his fists and slammed the table. After multiple beatings, the poor table finally couldn’t take it anymore and collapsed in pieces. The teacups shattered on the ground, tea spilling everywhere.
He had worked so hard to create a positive opinion, and now it was shattered so easily.
He had even planned to use public opinion in the sect’s big tournament to force Bai Feng to come out, but who would’ve thought the sect placed such importance on Bai Feng, even inviting Master Liu Meng to teach him?
But even knowing that, he wouldn’t give up.
“Big Senior Brother, it’s not good!”
Suddenly, a disciple rushed in. Ye Tang frowned. If this wasn’t one of his confidants, he’d already kick this unruly guy out the door.
“Why so disorderly? What’s going on?”
“Big Senior Brother, our people have all been captured by Luo Chen!”
“What?!” Ye Tang suddenly jumped up from his chair, grabbing his subordinate by the collar, eyes bloodshot: “What happened? Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on him?”
The disciple, though nervous, still relayed the news: “Because Bai Feng won too smoothly. We tried to spread the news, questioned Bai Feng’s abilities, but Luo Chen caught onto it.”
“Useless fools! A bunch of useless trash!” Ye Tang almost wanted to throw him out himself, but finally restrained himself. He adjusted his subordinate’s collar and said, “Alright, I see. Go now.”
Before leaving, the disciple couldn’t help but ask: “Big Senior Brother, what about our people…”
“What? Do you want me to tell them to come out?” Ye Tang shot him a look. “I’m the Big Senior Brother of the Heavenly Sword Sect. Do you think I’d tell them I’m the one giving orders to target the sect’s disciples?”
“…Yes.”
……
【Ding: The detected plot to sabotage another Child of Destiny by the bought out Child of Destiny has been foiled, and most of the minions have been eliminated. Reward: Luck Points +300, and a paired Illusion Art technique crafted by Master Qian Huan.】
Bai Feng: “……”
Child of Destiny, you’re dead meat now!
No, I can’t keep this going. Hiding on Green Bamboo Peak and focusing on cultivation avoids most trouble, but it also means I can’t stay updated on outside news.
Looks like I need to build my own intel network.
Who should I start with?
“Brother, have you decided what Array to set up yet?” Bai Yu Mo peeked out from the kitchen, asking Bai Feng who was waiting at the dining table.
Bai Feng stopped his thoughts. He shook his head: “Too many options. Still undecided.”
Since the second match required setting up Array formations to challenge the opponent through a maze, they had plenty of time—five days, in fact.
Just enough for the sect’s final day of the big tournament.
“Enough time. Take your time, and choose one that makes the opponent suffer a little,” Bai Yu Mo said, carrying over the meals. Thinking of the opponent’s arrogant look made her a bit annoyed; that guy not only looks proud but is also too stubborn to give up, no matter how cute he is.
“Hmm…” Bai Feng pondered for a few seconds. He thought it might be better to set some less deadly formations—considering the master still planned to teach him, and Su Lan Qian’s unstable mood. If he accidentally hits too hard and drives her into a shutdown, he’d have to explain to the master and Liu Da Shi.
So, maybe a Illusion Array? With the system reward, he had more understanding of illusions now. Lower the power to a point where they could notice the flaw but couldn’t break it immediately.
Ugh, thinking of his master and Liu Da Shi’s faces, he was quite meticulous.
Hopefully, Su Lan Qian, that arrogant little troublemaker, will see reason afterward and stop bothering him.
Knock knock!
“Huh? Who’s there?”
Bai Feng stood up from his chair, thinking as he pushed open the door.
Outside was a figure dressed in white. She raised her tiny fist and waved at Bai Feng: “Brother, fighting!”
