Chapter 82 Another Wave Rises

Chapter 82 Another Wave Rises

A gentle breeze blows, and all is silent.

As everyone gazed at Luo Buqi on the dueling platform, they couldn't help but wonder, what exactly did his mother tell him as a bedtime story?

No, we should ask Luo Buqi how he understood it.

Luo Buqi remained motionless, as if lost in his own world.

Si Nidie asked Si Nanren softly, "Brother, did Mother tell us bedtime stories when we were little?"

Si Nanren recalled, "No, we slept well and didn't need to hear stories." In fact, even if stories were to be told, it would probably be the father's job.

Si Nidie breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness."

She was really afraid that she would be led astray by the story.

Listening to their conversation, Shi Xiuxiu covered her mouth and smiled. The images of her parents' voices and smiles floated into her mind. Don't worry, Xiuxiu is doing very well now.

Stone's parents smiled slightly and disappeared from her sight.

Shi Xiuxiu looked up with a dejected expression. She saw that the area around her was mostly empty, with only a few disciples standing close to the arena.

She understood their thoughts without even thinking; they were simply wary of the legendary witchcraft of the Southern Frontier. However, Doctor Qin told her that witchcraft and medicine were inseparable, so Shi Xiuxiu was not afraid of it.

On the other side, seeing everyone's attitude of avoiding Tan Sheng like the plague, Nangong Ying puffed out her cheeks and said angrily, "Do they have to be like this? Although Fellow Daoist Tan is from the Southern Frontier, he has never harmed anyone."

Nangong Wen echoed her sister's words: "Yes, Fellow Daoist Tan is a good person, and he is nothing like the rumored people of Southern Xinjiang. Let's stand here and cheer him on."

Nangong Ying nodded emphatically: "Yes!"

She couldn't expect everyone to be unafraid of their benefactor, but she could stay here to support him.

As Chen Mujian watched this scene, his smile widened. Since Ying'er regained consciousness, their lives were no longer as lifeless as before.

Wen'er's future calamity has been eliminated, as well as his matter with the Chen family. He had previously returned to the Chen family and, with the support of the sect, corrected his identity, killed Chen Lao Er and others to avenge his biological parents, and then left the Chen family without looking back, severing all ties with them.

He had long been used to having no relatives around him, and what's more, those relatives were the ones who had protected the murderer, so he felt no reluctance in giving them up.

Thinking of this, Chen Mujian looked at Lou Yuqing; the person he was most grateful to was still her.

"Swish!" "Swish!"

Two pairs of eyes immediately focused on them.

Chen Mujian: "Uh."

He touched his nose, awkwardly averting his gaze, thinking to himself that he really had no improper thoughts about Junior Sister Lou, he was just expressing his gratitude, and then these left and right protectors jumped out.

Left Protector Gu Bugai withdrew his gaze and looked at Right Protector Ling Yunxiao, a faint displeasure rising in his heart. He hadn't seen his little disciple for a while, and this kid had become much closer to him.

Ling Yunxiao and Gu Bugai stared at each other silently for a few moments, then looked at the dueling platform as if nothing had happened.

He could sense Gu Bugai's hostility towards him; clearly, the other party didn't want him to get too close to Junior Sister Yuqing. What puzzled him was that this hostility didn't stem from liking Junior Sister Yuqing; it seemed more like…

A white light flashed through Ling Yunxiao's mind, more like he was displeased to see his beloved junior being targeted by a bad man.

"..."

It seems he's insulted himself.

Ling Yunxiao dismissed the sudden thought, realizing he was probably mistaken. The other party looked so young; he shouldn't have developed any affection for Junior Sister Yuqing, who was the same age.

Lou Yuqing, completely unaware of their subtle maneuvering, commented with great interest: "Luo Buqi is most afraid of the sorcerers of the Southern Frontier; the outcome of this contest is obvious."

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Upon hearing the name of the sorcerer from the Southern Frontier, Luo Buqi lost his ability to fight, so it was only natural that he would lose. However, was the influence of ghost stories really that great?

If Lou Yuqing knew what they were thinking, she would probably explain to them: Childhood trauma is no joke. Everyone has weaknesses, and Luo Buqi's lifelong enemy is the sorcerer of Southern Xinjiang.

The reactions of the Bailingmen disciples were somewhat polarized. Some were filled with emotion, while others were excited. Although Luo Buqi's loss would cause them to lose face, knowing his weaknesses gave them a chance to defeat him.

Those outside the sect are competitors, and those within the sect are also competitors.

Gu Qinghong scoffed dismissively. The disciples of Bailing Sect were nothing special, yet they had terrified the people of Southern Xinjiang. He was certain that he would secure a place in tomorrow's Seven Sects Competition.

At this moment, Xiao Siwen's voice rang in my ears: "If the people of Bailing Sect are all this cowardly, I think they don't need to participate in the competition. They should just surrender and admit defeat."

Gu Qinghong agreed wholeheartedly: "Yes."

Shen Lijun kept a close eye on Gu Qinghong. Upon hearing this, he sneered: "How hypocritical! They were clearly so far away from the arena when they were talking. They were obviously afraid of Tan Sheng's witchcraft. Otherwise, he would have really believed it."

at the same time.

Tan Sheng held the wooden figure, looking hesitant. What he wanted was a thorough and intense battle with the other party, preferably one where he could completely defeat him.

As a result, Luo Buqi repeatedly made mistakes, putting him in a dilemma.

"Luo Buqi, I don't know why you're afraid of Gu Masters, but I promise I won't use Gu on you. You can rest assured and unleash your true power!" After thinking it over, Tan Sheng decided it would be best to resolve the conflict once and for all, so he encouraged the other party.

After an unknown amount of time, Luo Buqi finally came to his senses, looking at Tan Sheng with a complicated expression, the black in his pupils gradually fading: "Are you really a Gu Master from Southern Xinjiang?"

"Genuine or genuine."

Seeing that he seemed somewhat disbelieving, Tan Sheng sighed and transformed himself. Under the cover of white light, he returned to his original alien attire, adorned with many exquisite silver ornaments that jingled incessantly in the wind.

After arriving at Wendao Sect, he changed into the local blue robes to blend in with the local customs, which is why everyone mistook him for a disciple of Wendao Sect.

However, seeing Tan Sheng's elegant appearance in his exotic attire, everyone believed he was from the Southern Frontier.

Wu Fengshu's eyes brightened slightly. She admitted that part of the reason she liked Tan Sheng was related to his attire. She was captivated by him when they first met.

Luo Buqi closed his eyes, looked at the little figure in Tan Sheng's hand, hesitated for a long time, and asked, "If you're not going to use a Gu on me, are you going to use a curse on me?"

Tan Sheng sighed: "...casting a curse is not as simple as you think."

Luo Buqi took a step back, wary, and asked, "Then what are you planning to do with that voodoo doll?"

Tan Sheng rubbed his temples: "I don't need to explain to you, are you still going to fight or not?"

After hesitating for a moment, Luo Buqi said, "Let's not... let's not fight anymore."

After saying that, his backside felt like it was on fire, and he jumped off the fighting platform.

Before this, Luo Buqi never thought he would ever admit defeat, but the thought of his opponent being a Gu Master from Southern Xinjiang caused his fighting spirit to plummet, and he couldn't muster it again.

Mother, you've ruined me!

"Luo Buqi, remember what you said: you are not allowed to approach Shu'er wherever she is!" Tan Sheng warned coldly.

Luo Buqi said, feeling frustrated, "I understand!"

He would be uneasy as long as this knot remained in his heart.

The one who tied the knot must untie it, Mother, you must help your son!

"Shu'er, he won't bother you anymore." Tan Sheng came to Wu Feng Shu's side and said softly, "If he dares to break his promise, then you should spread the word about what happened today."

Although it was the first day he had met Luo Buqi, he could tell that the man was very concerned about his image.

“Luo Buqi’s matter is not important.” Wu Fengshu stared at him intently, her eyes flashing with a strange light. “Wear this outfit more often, I like it.”

Tan Shengjun blushed. Shu'er's boldness and enthusiasm sometimes made him a little overwhelmed, but he didn't dislike it.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he enjoys it.

Lou Yuqing: Thanks, I'm quite full from this dog food.

Just as he was about to close the system panel, he suddenly caught a glimpse of Gu Qinghong and Xiao Siwen in the crowd. Among the disciples who were preparing to leave the arena, their pointing and whispering towards Luo Buqi attracted particular attention.

Unaware that he was being watched, Gu Qinghong, seeing that Luo Buqi had truly surrendered, said in a flat tone with a hint of sarcasm: "It seems that the Hundred Spirits Sect is severely depleted of talent."

“Who says otherwise?” Xiao Siwen smiled maliciously. “It’s a disgrace to the sect that someone like this can participate in the competition. If it were me, I wouldn’t have the face to stay here.”

Shen Lijun pursed his lips, preparing to say something.

The next moment, Lou Yuqing's inner voice was heard.

That's incredibly boastful!

[If it were you? Someone stuck in the Qi Refining stage wouldn't even qualify to participate in the competition. How dare you say such a thing, looking down on this and that? Are you some kind of superhuman?]

Shen Lijun: Well said!

Just as the farcical competition was coming to an end and everyone was about to leave, their ears twitched as they heard something juicy. They all stopped and looked at Gu Qinghong and Xiao Siwen.

Luo Buqi also stayed behind, hiding among his underlings to peek over, since watching the excitement is everyone's nature.

Driven by selfish motives, he wanted this matter to overshadow his own, otherwise his deeds would probably spread throughout the Seven Sects tomorrow. Having lost face like this, his master would certainly not forgive him.

It would be great if someone could block the way in front of us.

Gu Qinghong keenly sensed that someone was watching him. After looking up and scanning the room, he didn't find anyone suspicious and muttered, "What's going on?"

Xiao Siwen, being rather oblivious, noticed nothing amiss. Hearing Gu Qinghong's murmur, she asked with concern, "Brother Qinghong, what's wrong?"

Gu Qinghong shook his head and said, "It's nothing." Perhaps it was just his imagination.

In preparation for the Seven Sects Competition, he has been absorbing as much of the Spirit Gathering Pill's power as possible, pushing his body to its limits, which could explain his auditory hallucinations.

Speaking of this, he had to thank Senior Sister Shao. That day, she found him and gave him a bottle of high-grade Spirit Gathering Pills free of charge. He took the pills to verify them and confirmed that they were genuine before taking them without worry.

His investigation revealed that Senior Sister Shao once had a fiancé with whom she had a mutual affection. It was said that the two were about to get married, but unfortunately, her fiancé died young.

Since then, Senior Sister Shao has been dedicated to finding someone who resembles her fiancé, giving him both elixirs and magical artifacts, seemingly using him as a source of emotional support.

To put it bluntly, he's a body double.

Gu Qinghong didn't know how much she resembled her fiancé, but he didn't mind being used as a substitute for something that offered him free benefits without any effort.

Of course, he kept his relationship with Senior Sister Shao a secret from Xiao Siwen for the time being, so as not to cause any trouble for that woman.

At that very moment.

Gu Bugai's expression changed.

The two of them couldn't hear their young apprentice's thoughts.

Therefore, they would harbor evil intentions towards their junior apprentice!