In the fifth match, it was Zhang Qing's turn to compete, and he was also drawn as the ninth team.

The two fought fiercely, but Zhang Qing still narrowly won.

But when he came off the field, his face was pale and his forehead was covered in sweat.

Su Jinxia took his pulse and found that the toxins had damaged his body and he hadn't fully recovered. Two matches in one day was already his limit; he needed to rest immediately.

If we persist, it will damage the very foundation!

There's still one match left. If they win, they'll directly enter the top five and compete again tomorrow. If they lose, they'll enter the waiting area and need to compete in another match.

"Su Jin, come up and draw lots," Shen Xi called out.

Su Jin got up and walked over thoughtfully.

There were only five sticks left in the divination tube, scattered around inside.

The divination stick container is quite deep, and it's dark inside, so you can't normally see anything.

Su Jin lowered her eyes slightly, gently reached out and flicked the glass, and with her keen eyesight that allowed her to see even in the dark, she saw Zhang Qing's name.

Su Jin drew a slip of paper and handed it to the person in charge.

"Su Jin will face Zhang Qing next."

Everyone was still wondering who would be unlucky enough to run into Su Jinxia.

Unexpectedly, it was Zhang Qing, who had just left the field and looked completely exhausted.

Su Jinxia is definitely going to be in the top five, isn't she?

Zhang Qing smiled helplessly.

Well, I'm too tired to fight anyway, so I've given my little sister a way out. It's a good way to make this hard work worthwhile!

"I concede defeat in this match!"

Su Jinxia's calm voice rang out first.

Everyone looked at her in surprise. What did this mean?

If Su Jin concedes defeat, then Zhang Qing will win both matches and directly enter the top five, right?

"No!" Zhang Qing understood Su Jin's intention.

Su Jin walked to the sidelines with a smile, "You've just played one match, so I don't want to take advantage of you. But once we get to the finals, I won't hold back."

As Su Jin spoke, she raised her little fist.

Fu Gang patted Zhang Qing on the shoulder, "Listen to your little sister. You should be secretly happy to have her protecting you."

Zhang Qing smiled helplessly.

Then, Shen Xi announced: "Zhang Qing advances, Su Jin's advancement is pending."

The people in the audience stared at Zhang Qing with envy.

"What should I do? I want to join the first team even more now!"

"I also want a little sister to protect me..."

After ten rounds of competition, three people advanced, and four were put on hold. Those on hold need to compete in another match to compete for the last two spots in the next round.

Su Jin's opponent was Li Moke from the second team, who was also an old friend.

The two started peacefully, exchanging blows back and forth. The game wasn't particularly intense, but it was still quite entertaining to watch.

Especially Su Jinxia, ​​whose Phoenix Cry Sword Technique was extremely gorgeous and dazzling. This was no competition, but clearly her stage for performance.

"The Phoenix Cry Sword Technique! The lord taught her the Phoenix Cry Sword Technique!"

"I'm so envious, so jealous!"

Li Moke has fought three matches in a row. He lost the last one with great difficulty and was too exhausted. He is even less likely to win this one.

In the end, they were defeated.

He smiled and bowed to Su Jin, thanking her for showing mercy and not letting him lose too badly.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic, thunderous applause.

Strength speaks for itself; Su Jinxia stands here because of her own abilities.

The top five have been determined, and the remaining ranking matches will be held in two days.

It was already dark when everyone dispersed, discussing the day's events.

Su Jin waited obediently for Shen Qianxue, and the two returned together.

Are you tired?

Shen Qianxue gently rubbed Su Jinxia's head, noticing the weariness in her eyes.

Su Jin nodded, hugging Shen Qianxue's arm so tightly she was practically hanging on him.

Shen Qianxue simply picked her up by the waist, bounced her around a bit, and found a suitable position for her to lie down comfortably.

Su Jin was startled and hurriedly looked around. Luckily, it was dark and everyone had left.

Shen Qianxue let out a low laugh.

Su Jin pouted and punched him in the chest.

The two chatted and laughed as they walked toward Tingyu Tower.

After they left, Mai Zizi emerged from a corner, her eyes blurry with tears, looking utterly dejected and pitiful.

The two maids behind her exchanged a glance, comforted and coaxed her, and led her back to the courtyard.

Fang Xia came up to her, "Oh dear, what happened?"

The maid briefly explained the situation.

Ever since the incident on the bridge, Mai Zizi has been too ashamed to appear in front of Shen Qianxue, fearing that Shen Qianxue would settle scores later.

During this competition, in such a lively setting, she only glanced at it from a distance and didn't dare to go closer.

Unexpectedly, I saw Su Jinxia and Shen Qianxue being intimate.

Aunt Fang felt extremely sorry for her. "Miss Zizi, there's no need to be angry. We'll think of another way. Su Jinxia is ultimately an outsider. How can she compare to your close relationship with the Master?"

Close?

Su Jinxia and Shen Qianxue were not just close, they were practically inseparable!

Mai Zizi was furious and flung away Fang Xia's hand that was wiping her tears. "It's all your fault! If it weren't for your terrible idea, would things have turned out like this?"

Fang Xia paused, speechless.

"Get out of here and don't bother me!" Mai Zizi chased everyone out and sulked alone in the room.

In the middle of the night, Mai Zizi, who had been tossing and turning, got out of bed with her hair in a mess.

"No, we can't just let it go like this!"

The next day, Su Jin, dressed in white, was leisurely lying on a rocking chair in the courtyard, enjoying the cool air.

Mai Zizi led a group of people and stormed into Tingyu Tower.

"Su Jinxia, ​​I challenge you to a duel."

Su Jin looked up and saw that Mai Zizi was dressed in red, which made her look extremely arrogant.

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