The seed of love has been planted, but no one knows it.
Zhao Hongxing said helplessly, "Since you want to go, young master, I will naturally accompany you."
Qi Dou said truthfully, "You have to go whether you want to or not, don't you?"
Zhao Hongxing paused, then said, "Young Master, why are you undermining me?"
Qi Dou said, "Alright, we need to go in under assumed names. From now on, I'll be called Gongsun Dou, and you'll be called Hongxing, Hong as in good fortune and Xing as in prosperity."
Zhao Hongxing replied, "Yes."
They then entered the Frostbite Gate. As the days passed, Hongxing asked in confusion, "Young Master, I still don't know why we came here?"
Gongsun Dou thought for a moment and said, "It's just about gaining power. Things in the martial world should be handled in the martial world way."
Hongxing looked at Gongsun Dou with a puzzled expression. Gongsun Dou, seeing this, said helplessly, "Never mind, you don't need to worry about it. Just listen to me."
At the hour of Xu (7-9 PM), Li Xingyi was practicing his sword in the square. Recently, Gongsun Dou had started teaching swordsmanship, and each time Gongsun Dou would hold Li Xingyi's hand and teach him the swordsmanship step by step. At first, Li Xingyi was relatively calm.
But as time went on, Li Xingyi began to feel uneasy in his arms. The boy's body temperature made it difficult for him to concentrate, and at the same time, Li Xingyi felt a slight heat in the hand on the back of his hand, while Gongsun Dou stared straight ahead, trying to calm himself down.
Li Xingyi didn't want to be like this because of Gongsun Dou, because that would mean Li Xingyi had become different. She didn't know if this was good or bad. In any case, this situation made Li Xingyi feel like a weak person, and she would become very strange. She was also afraid that Gongsun Dou would think she was abnormal.
Therefore, in order to learn as soon as possible, Li Xingyi began to practice swordsmanship again and again in the square. Gongsun Dou happened to see Li Xingyi while taking a walk outside. He saw Li Xingyi practicing swordsmanship with a firm look in her eyes and a lonely figure. The girl's swordsmanship was sharp and the sword blade was cold and sharp, as piercing as frost.
Li Xingyi had snow-white skin and wore a white dress. The bright moonlight shone on her, making her seem to glow. Her stunningly beautiful face left Gongsun Dou speechless.
The snow at dusk on Tianshan Mountain, the elegant snow lotus, all things... are not as beautiful as you.
The vast sky was beautiful, the moonlight was alluring, and the wind whispered through my heart. From that moment on, I could never forget it.
Li Xingyi swung her sword sideways through the air, but due to prolonged practice, she was exhausted and about to fall. Upon seeing this, Gongsun Dou immediately stepped forward and embraced her. Li Xingyi was stunned for a moment. The familiar face was so close, but at this moment, she felt so different. Li Xingyi's heartbeat became noticeably clearer. Gongsun Dou stared at her, slightly taken aback.
The melting of icebergs is a sign of rising temperatures; feelings arise without knowing their origin and deepen over time.
The two looked at each other in silence. Then Li Xingyi slowly said, "Thank you for saving me, Senior Brother."
Upon hearing this, Gongsun Dou immediately put Li Xingyi down without looking at her, saying, "It's alright, it's so late, Junior Sister should rest too."
He dared not look Li Xingyi in the eye. Li Xingyi felt a little flustered, but she said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, Senior Brother. I'll go back now."
After saying that, she left quickly. This was the first time Li Xingyi had lost his composure. As he walked, he thought to himself.
This has never happened before, but why today? Why... does the voice on his body sound the same as it did on the first day?
At night, after taking a bath, Li Xingyi sat in front of her dressing table. Qingyi gently combed her hair with a wooden comb behind her. Li Xingyi looked at herself in the mirror and seemed to think of something. She said, "Qingyi, why is the sound of my heartbeat... gradually becoming clearer?"
Qingyi paused slightly and asked, "Miss, did this happen suddenly when you were alone? Or when you were with someone else? Was that person male or female?"
Li Xingyi lowered his eyes and said, "It was when I was with a senior brother. He just saved me, and then..."
She didn't say anything more, but after hearing this, Qingyi said, "Miss, you might be tempted?"
Li Xingyi asked in confusion, "Feeling moved?"
Qingyi explained, "It's normal for men and women to feel attracted to each other. When you're facing someone, your heart races and you feel something different, that's when you're attracted to them."
Li Xingyi asked, puzzled, "What's the different feeling?"
Qingyi thought for a moment and said, "It's not when I'm afraid or nervous, but when I'm shy and nervous, that I want to get close to that person."
Li Xingyi still didn't understand after hearing this, so he could only say, "Never mind, let's talk about it later..."
The seeds appeared quietly, but the owner of the land was unaware of it.
With each passing day, Gongsun Dou's feelings for Li Xingyi gradually took root and sprouted. Love at first sight was not enough for Gongsun Dou to completely give his heart to Li Xingyi, but the feelings that grew over time were enough for him to decide whether to continue his infatuation.
Li Xingyi saw the figure of the sower in the fog, but he didn't know who it was.
A month passed quickly, and Li Xingyi learned very fast, having already mastered the basic techniques of the Frost Cold Sect to perfection.
In the square, Han Sheng sat on a high place and said, "Compete with the other disciples and let your master see how well you have learned."
Li Xingyi calmly replied, "Yes, Master."
After making the arrangements, Mu Sui handed Li Xingyi a sword and said, "Let's stop here when we've reached the point of no return."
Li Xingyi took the sword and said, "Yes."
Everyone made way for him, and Mu Sui said, "The competition begins."
The man opposite him charged with his sword. Li Xingyi dodged to the left and immediately knocked the man's sword away with his own. The man was shocked and threw a punch. The surrounding disciples were all sweating bullets for Li Xingyi.
Li Xingyi quickly bent back, narrowly dodging the punch. The man was stunned for a moment. She raised her leg and kicked him in the chest to the left, sending him sprawling to the ground. Li Xingyi got up and walked towards him, her sword against his neck. She said coldly, "Senior brother, you flatter me."
Upon seeing this, the others remarked, "She... is different from others."
Han Sheng smiled and said, "That's right. Su Rong is cold and aloof, her eyebrows lightly drawn as she leaves the painted hall. Strong people are as cold and piercing as the peak of a snow mountain."
Li Xingyi sheathed his sword, turned to look at Han Sheng, and said, "Master, you flatter me."
Han Sheng smiled and said, "Xiao Dou, you taught me the Star Shift technique. What reward do you want?"
Gongsun Dou said, "This disciple wishes to become your disciple."
Han Sheng paused after hearing this. She said, "Xiao Dou, I remember when you first came here I said that you were not suitable for the Frostfrost Sect. Most of the disciples of the Frostfrost Sect have been hurt and are in pain. Therefore, they want to freeze their hearts to make themselves stronger, but Xiao Dou, you are different."
The first leader of the Frost Cold Sect was injured and created the Frost Cold Sect and its martial arts. All the leaders of the sect have been cold and ruthless, and so have their disciples. They act ruthlessly, but there is a sense of affection in their ruthlessness. The Frost Cold Sect is known in the martial arts world as a cold-blooded sect. The leader is severing all feelings and love, and the disciples he takes in are basically the next leader.
Therefore, most of the martial arts alliance leaders are the leaders of the Frost Cold Sect. When it comes to Han Sheng, he is slightly inferior to the previous leaders and missed the opportunity to become the leader of the martial arts alliance. So Han Sheng wants to find the most suitable person to be the next leader, and Li Xingyi is the best candidate.
Gongsun Dou looked at Han Sheng and said, "Sect Leader, your disciple..."
At this moment, Li Xingyi spoke up: "Senior brother, is there anything else you want?"
Now that her disciples' lives were at stake, she feared the situation would become awkward, so she spoke up to defuse the situation.
Gongsun Dou was clearly stunned when he heard the voice. He looked at Li Xingyi and pondered.
How could I forget? Having someone in my heart is indeed against the rules of Shuanghan. I thought I would never fall for any woman in my life, but in the end... it seems I can't have her. But... what about her?
Seeing that Gongsun Dou remained silent, Li Xingyi said, "It seems that Senior Brother has not yet made up his mind. Let's tell Master when you have thought it through."
Han Sheng said, "In that case, everyone should disperse."
Gongsun Dou pursed his lips and said, "This disciple understands. This disciple hopes to be appointed as the senior disciple."
At least my senior brother's authority ensures this trip won't be a complete loss.
Han Sheng thought for a moment and said, "Xiao Dou's ability is indeed good, and I am willing to agree to your request. However, the senior brother must also be recognized by the disciples. Tomorrow, you will spar with the disciples. If you win, you will become the senior brother."
Gongsun Dou cupped his hands and said, "Yes, disciple will certainly live up to the sect leader's expectations."
Han Sheng said, "Xiao Dou, you can go now."
Gongsun Dou glanced at Li Xingyi and then left as ordered. After the man left, Han Sheng said to Li Xingyi, "Xingyi, come to your master's side."
Li Xingyi obediently walked towards her. Han Sheng looked at the person in front of her and said, "Xingyi should also go into seclusion. The martial arts competition is coming soon, and your master wants you to go as well. What do you think?"
The Martial Arts Tournament is an annual competition where disciples from various martial arts sects compete to hone their skills. The ultimate winner will gain both fame and fortune, and those who win for many consecutive years can participate in the Martial Arts Alliance Leader Tournament.
The Martial Arts Alliance Leader Tournament is a competition where all sect leaders vie for the position of alliance leader who can command all sects. Historically, only sect leaders can participate, but there is only one exception: those who have won the Martial Arts Tournament for many consecutive years. Those who can win for many years are naturally of the highest level.
Li Xingyi said calmly, "This disciple will try my best."
Han Sheng smiled and said, "The disciples of my sect are all quite strong, so the martial arts competition will not be difficult for you. But you must not be arrogant or complacent because of this. Remember that there are always people better than you and there is always something beyond your understanding. Just do your best, and your master will not blame you."
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi cupped his hands and said, "This disciple will remember."
Han Sheng stood up and said, "Let's go, Master will teach you martial arts."
Li Xingyi replied, "Yes."
The next day, Gongsun Dou stood quietly in the square with his sword in hand, and Li Xingyi looked at him with admiration.
What a handsome young man! I hadn't paid much attention to him before, but I wondered how good his martial arts were.
With a shout of "The competition begins!" from the end of the day, the recognition competition officially began.
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