Chapter 78 Yes, I must be overthinking it!

It was the right decision to hold the individual arena matches for the top group within the secret realm.

The battle between the Nascent Soul disciples of the Myriad Swords Sect and the War Sect directly cracked the small secret realm map, and the War Sect disciple ultimately won by a narrow margin despite being injured.

Meanwhile, in another secret realm map, Yang Shen was engaged in a fierce battle with Nan Muyin, with dazzling sword light flashing continuously on the crystal screen.

At this time, not only the high-ranking members of the Immortal Alliance, but also other forces began to take notice of Peach Blossom Valley.

Unexpectedly, the sect that ranked last in previous competitions had so many outstanding disciples who actually made a comeback and humiliated many major sects.

As time went on, Yang Shen's battle gradually turned against him, and Fu Zhenghan's face also turned ugly. He clenched his fists and remained silent.

Ming Cang, on the other hand, was all smiles as he chatted with the people around him. His confident and self-assured demeanor only made Fu Zhenghan's face turn ashen with anger.

As expected, Nan Muyin won decisively, an overwhelming victory.

The reason is simple: Nan Muyin is already at the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, while Yang Shen is only at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm. How could he be a match for her?

"Senior Brother won!"

"Brother won! Ahhh!"

In the stands, the people from Peach Blossom Valley cheered, but Ye Luo's face showed no smile, and a sense of worry began to creep into her heart.

Nan Muyin's cultivation has reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, which means that he cannot advance any further. Otherwise, his strange bloodline will be in danger of going into qi deviation at any time.

"It seems I'll have to go back and talk to my second senior sister to come up with a plan."

Because of Nan Yaoyao's arrival, Nan Muyin took her back to the inn as soon as they left the secret realm, while the rest of the group stayed behind to check the sect's points.

The individual competitions for the Rising Stars, Elite Group, and Top Group have now concluded, and the latest rankings have been updated on the crystal monument:

Tianfeng Sect: 98 points.

Xuanwu Palace: 95 points.

Peach Blossom Valley: 89 points.

Huan Yin Men: 80 points.

Zhan Zong: 75 points.

Wan Jian Sect: 71 points.

Qingyue Gate: 65 points.

Beast Control Sect: Fifty-three points.

Huanhua Zong: 41 points.

Thousand Medicine Island: Thirty-three points.

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"Hey, didn't we all win? How come we're only in third place?!" Cen Feng asked, puzzled, looking at the rankings.

Ming Cang sighed, "This is the advantage of having more people from the major sects. They gained a lot of points in the minor competitions. Although Xiao Huan and his group also got some points, they missed several competitions, which allowed those sects to gain a huge advantage!"

Cen Feng was somewhat annoyed, "Ahhh, I'm so unwilling!"

Xiao Huan and his companions looked apologetic. "I'm sorry... we didn't win enough points."

The elder patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "It's alright, it's alright. Just do your best. Our score is still quite high. Just keep working hard to maintain it."

When they returned to the inn, Yu Qianling was still fast asleep, but her complexion looked much better.

After examining her spiritual veins, Ming Cang's face turned solemn, and he summoned everyone to rearrange the subsequent matches.

"There are two competitions tomorrow. The first is the talisman competition, and the second is the formation competition."

"Originally, Xiaoling was scheduled to participate in the Talisman Competition, but given her current condition, she may not be able to participate. So, let's have Xiaoluo take over the Talisman Competition instead."

"Okay, sure." Ye Luo nodded seriously.

“But this formation competition…” Ming Cang began to worry. Apart from his junior brother who was traveling, no other formation cultivators had appeared in the sect.

"I'll go," Ye Luo volunteered.

"you?"

Ming Cang looked at Ye Luo with some surprise, and after thinking for a moment, said, "Your injuries haven't fully healed yet, having participated in two matches. Won't you be too tired...?"

"Don't worry, Master, I'm fine."

"Alright, it's settled then."

During this time, Ming Cang had gotten to know Ye Luo quite well. Since he had agreed to something, he must have been confident in his ability to do it.

"Alright, let's make arrangements for the two-on-two team matches and the three-on-three team matches..."

"Sect Leader, Yu Xuan from Xuanwu Palace has arrived outside." At this moment, Jian Yu walked in from outside, interrupting the group's discussion and planning.

Why is he here?

"Uh...it seems they were ordered to come and visit Senior Sister Yu."

"Oh? Then I'll go take a look first. You guys can all leave now." Ming Cang said and walked outside.

Ye Luo followed along, still puzzled. The current plot development was leaving him somewhat confused, and he needed to keep a close eye on things.

According to the original plot, this doting husband should be spending time with Bai Ruoqian, since scenes of the female lead being sick or injured are catalysts for their relationship to deepen.

"Wait!" Ye Luo suddenly felt a pang in her heart.

For some reason, he had some unpleasant thoughts in his mind... so he quickened his pace.

Inside the reception room.

Yu Xuan, who had been waiting for a long time, stroked the box with her well-defined fingers. When she saw Ming Cang walk in, she stood up and bowed.

"Greetings, Sect Leader Ming!"

"Yu Xuan, what brings you here?"

Upon hearing this, Yu Xuan's eyes flickered slightly. Holding the exquisite medicine box in his hands, he said, "This junior has been ordered by my master to bring some spiritual medicine to visit Junior Sister Yu."

"Oh, I see. That's very kind of you." Ming Cang reached out and took the medicine box, then added, "But she hasn't woken up yet, so I'll thank you on her behalf."

"Is she still not awake?" Yu Xuan's face flashed with worry. After thinking for a moment, he stepped forward and bowed. "Sect Leader Ming, may I examine her spiritual veins? This will make it easier to decide how to use the secret medicine in the box."

"Alright, then come with me."

Yu Xuan's eyes lit up with joy, and he strode off with Ming Cang.

At this moment, Ye Luo took in Yu Xuan's reaction and his face became increasingly serious. He then walked quickly toward Yu Qianling's room.

When he entered the room, he saw Yu Xuan sitting on the edge of the bed, helping Yu Qianling sit up and leaning her on his shoulder, carefully feeding her medicine.

Because of the angle, Ye Luo couldn't see the expression on his face. She only saw his fingertips casually smoothing her slightly messy red hair, and the scene looked extremely ambiguous.

For some inexplicable reason, he felt... that the two looked like a perfect match?

Holy crap, this won't do!

That could be fatal!

"Hey, hey, hey, men and women shouldn't touch each other! Put my senior sister down right now!"

Ye Luo strode over, shoved the stunned Yu Xuan aside, stuffed Yu Qianling into the quilt, and said angrily, "Master, Third Senior Sister is still a girl!!"

"Oh, right! I didn't think that through!"

Because of Yu Qianling's usually carefree personality, Ming Cang momentarily forgot about the proper distance between men and women, and said somewhat awkwardly, "Young Yu Xuan, let's go out first."

"I'm sorry, I was being presumptuous."

Seeing that Ye Luo's expression was unfriendly, Yu Xuan glanced at Yu Qianling and then followed Ming Cang out.

Ye Luo watched him leave, sat on the edge of the bed and pondered for a long time, then murmured softly, "It can't be, it must be just me overthinking it..."

The two of them are either fighting or on their way to fight, so they never have a chance to be alone together. How could a romantic relationship develop between them?

Moreover, as far as he knew, Yu Qianling was now focused on cultivation and had no interest in him whatsoever, so the plot of her having a crush on him in the original story would absolutely not happen again!

"Yes, yes, that's right, I must be overthinking it!"

After chatting with Mingcang for a few moments, Yu Xuan left the Four Joys Inn with a heavy heart. He looked down at his fingertips, as if the soft touch of the hair was still there, and couldn't help but bring them to his nose and sniff them lightly...

Suddenly he came to his senses and realized that his actions just now were somewhat frivolous. A flush rose to his cheeks, and he composed himself and strode away.