Su Yue and Xiao Ning were talking and laughing, while Zhou Yang on the side noticed the clothes that Su Yue and the other person were wearing. That was the symbol of the Yao Chi Holy Land. He couldn't help but be surprised and pondered secretly in his heart.

"I didn't expect that Xiao Ning actually knew someone from Yao Chi. If I'm not mistaken, the woman next to him should be Song Yu, the owner of Meishan Academy! To be able to attend a banquet of this level, this person must be extraordinary!"

Zhou Yang muttered to himself, and his impression of Xiao Ning seemed to have changed a little. Then, he smiled ingratiatingly and said to Xiao Ning, "Then I won't bother you, Master Xiao. I'll invite you to come to Prince Mu's mansion for a chat some other day."

After hearing this, Xiao Ning took a step forward, bowed politely, and then ignored him.

At this time, the celebration banquet was going on in an orderly manner. In the hall, people were talking in low voices, and the atmosphere was relaxed and happy. However, Xiao Ning had been approached more than ten times. These people were either the children of high-ranking officials or outstanding disciples of some sects. They kept coming to chat with him, which made Xiao Ning feel very bored and helpless.

In contrast, Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu on the side seemed particularly quiet, and almost no one bothered them. This was not because they were not pretty enough, but because the aura they exuded was too fierce, making people dare not approach them easily. That kind of powerful pressure would make even the monks around them feel timid.

At this moment, Dongfang Qinyin came down from above and walked towards the crowd with an elegant pace. People came forward to greet her, and she responded to everyone's greetings with a smile. Finally, she walked to Xiao Ning and stopped, saying gently: "You are here, Mr. Xiao."

Xiao Ning stepped forward respectfully and saluted, saying, "Greetings to Her Royal Highness the Princess."

Dongfang Qinyin smiled and stretched out her hand to help Xiao Ning up, saying softly, "No need to be polite." At the same time, she gently held Xiao Ning's hand with her hand, and interlocked her fingers with his fingers without anyone knowing. Xiao Ning looked at her in surprise, and Dongfang Qinyin winked mischievously.

Then he smiled at everyone and left. Xiao Ning looked at the departing figure without paying any attention, but turned around and walked towards Bai Ziyun.

Xiao Ning walked to Bai Ziyun, picked up a piece of exquisite pastry, looked at it carefully, and then took a bite, savoring the taste. The sweetness of the pastry spread in his mouth, and he couldn't help but exclaimed: "Hmm! This tastes good! Master, you try it." As he said, he handed the pastry in his hand to Bai Ziyun.

Bai Ziyun stretched out her slender fingers and gently took the cake. Her jade-like fingertips touching the cake looked particularly tempting. Then, she lifted her veil, revealing her cherry lips, and slowly put the cake into her mouth.

Bai Ziyun chewed the pastry carefully, savoring the delicious taste it brought. After a moment, she nodded slightly to show her approval. At the same time, she said softly, "Well, but it's still a little worse than what Qingqiu made."

Leng Qingqiu laughed softly when she heard Bai Ziyun's comments, and was obviously happy about Bai Ziyun's praise. Xiao Ning was also very pleased to see the two of them getting along so friendly.

The morning banquet ended quickly and the guests left one after another.

Xiao Ning pulled Su Yue and Mu Yanran aside and invited them, "Sister Yue, why don't you stay and come to Meishan Academy to sit down."

"No, Ning'er, I've taken time out of my busy schedule to come here. Ever since the old sect master came back, many matters need to be handed over and rectified, which really exhausted us." After Su Yue finished speaking, she turned her gaze to Leng Qingqiu standing beside her.

Leng Qingqiu was full of confusion and muttered, "How could it be my fault?"

Su Yue raised the corners of her mouth slightly, revealing a smile, like a blooming spring flower: "No, it's just that some rules and regulations need to be improved, so let's not talk about it. We are about to set off, come back to Yaochi to see us when you have time, Xiao Ningzi."

Before she finished speaking, Su Yue kissed Xiao Ning's face lightly, and then took Mu Yanran away like a fairy. Xiao Ning waved his hand and shouted loudly, "Be careful on your way!" Then he left the palace with the three of them.

At night, Xiao Ning was thinking about the martial arts competition for a bride three days later. Now Ning Que's identity was completely useless. In addition to Xiao Ning's own reasons, the main thing was what to do with Ning Que's background. This competition was related to the eldest princess of Dagan, so the contestants were basically high-ranking officials or outstanding children of the sect. Casual cultivators and ordinary people had no chance to participate at all, so this time Xiao Ning planned to compete with his real identity.

He could sign up with his own identity, but the most important thing now was how to win the competition without exposing his own abilities.

The participants in this competition are all young talents, most of whom are probably at the Jindan level, and there are also many Yuanying cultivators. Xiao Ning thought to himself that he should reveal more of his strength, and improve from the current seventh level of foundation building to the early stage of Jindan, which would be more reasonable.

After thinking of a strategy, it found Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu and told them that it wanted to participate in the martial arts competition to win a bride.

“Master, Aunt Leng wants to participate in this martial arts competition to find a husband. In the next three days, I need to speed up my training and improve my strength to the Golden Core Stage.

When the two heard Xiao Ning's plan and understood the situation, they immediately agreed. However, it was simply a fantasy to advance from foundation building to golden elixir in just three days, Leng Qingqiu said worriedly. But Xiao Ning said that they would just take it as it came, even if they couldn't reach the golden elixir level, it was almost there.

Then in the next three days, Xiao Ning began to practice with all his strength. With the guidance of Bai Ziyun and Leng Qingqiu, Xiao Ning's aura became stronger and stronger. Finally, on the afternoon of the third day, he successfully broke through to the early stage of Jindan. (We have to do the whole set when acting!)

On the day of the competition, Xiao Ning and others arrived at the ring early. At this time, various masters had gathered under the ring. They came from different forces and came to watch the game with their own purposes. The atmosphere was tense and heated, making people's heartbeats accelerate.

The arena was specially arranged in the royal martial arts arena, which was spacious and bright with complete facilities. The audience seats were full, and people were talking about it, looking forward to the exciting duel. Xiao Ning looked up and saw a sea of ​​people, and the atmosphere was extremely warm.

At this moment, Xiao Ning suddenly found a familiar figure at the top of the audience - Princess Dongfang Qinyin. She sat there gracefully, beautiful and attractive, attracting the attention of countless people. When their eyes met, Dongfang Qinyin smiled slightly, her eyes full of encouragement and tenderness, which made Xiao Ning feel warm in his heart.

However, Dongfang Qinyin's father, Dongfang Xiong, also noticed his daughter's actions and followed her gaze to look at Xiao Ning. He looked at the young man carefully and said lightly: "Well, he looks good, but his strength..."

Dongfang Qinyin heard his father's words and did not make any response. He just clenched his fists silently, with a hint of determination in his eyes.