Xiao Linghan realized that his words had caught Jiang Tian's attention.

For some reason, his heart was suddenly filled with abundant energy.

Are you sure you can beat him?

He took another step back and said to Jiang Tian, ​​"I will do my best."

On the training ground.

Xiao Linghan and the leader of the guard stood on opposite sides.

The guard leader's side was filled with his other men, who had been with him for a long time and knew his abilities.

Based on the leader's strength as they had tested him, if he joined the army, he could at least become a captain.

Xiao Linghan looked delicate and fair-skinned. Everyone was Jiang Tian's subordinate, so who didn't know his true background?

A marquis who grew up in a noble family has never lacked fine clothes and delicacies, unlike them who have to brave wind and rain, and are willing to risk their lives for others just to get a few rations.

He's far inferior to them.

The main reason is that Xiao Linghan's appearance is too deceptive.

His face is so handsome that it gives the impression that he uses his looks to please people.

Moreover, he is now the lady's concubine, and that's all thanks to his looks.

He should just stay in the backyard and serve his wife honestly. He has to compete for a title in front of everyone and even compare himself to their leader. This person thinks too highly of himself.

Seeing the disdainful looks from the others, Xiao Linghan's subordinates smiled without saying a word.

They knew their master's abilities better than anyone.

Jiang Tian seemed to be in a lot of interest today, and she volunteered to be a witness.

When the time came, she smiled and asked, "Are you all ready?"

The two nodded in unison.

"Then—the duel begins."

The leader of the guard team did not underestimate Xiao Linghan. Before meeting Jiang Tian, ​​he had experienced a lot.

His long history of facing numerous crises has made him never underestimate any opponent.

However, no matter what, he was just someone with a little talent in martial arts.

His efforts lay entirely in the arduous training day after day. He never slacked off, and regardless of wind or rain, he never relaxed his demands on himself.

But compared to him, Xiao Linghan was in no way inferior.

Before his mother died, she arranged for him to be a very skilled martial arts master. That master did not show him any respect because he was a marquis; on the contrary, he was very harsh in training him.

He also knew that if he didn't practice his skills properly, he might lose his life in the future.

If it weren't for his uncles tricking a martial arts master out of nowhere and then luring him to his grandmother's courtyard where he drank a cup of bone-softening powder, he wouldn't have been hit by the arrow and would have had to hide in the bushes.

Moreover, this time is different from the last one.

He wanted the position next to Jiang Tian.

Jiang Tian doesn't trust him, and she's cold to him because he doesn't dare to entrust his heart to her. If he doesn't do something, he might not be able to live with his own conscience.

Both fighters gave it their all, making for a truly spectacular match.

The audience cheered continuously.

They exchanged over a hundred blows at an extremely fast pace.

Those who initially looked down on Xiao Linghan gradually changed their expressions.

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the two had already engaged in a more spectacular fight than anything they had ever seen before.

After an incense stick had burned for a while, the guard leader took a step back, coughed heavily, and a trace of blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.

He said with a wry smile, "You, you're very good. This time, I admit defeat wholeheartedly."