The competition continued, but Liu Xiaoyuan wasn't really paying attention. In the end, the results were announced, and Yang Zihan deservedly took first place.
Gu Yuxi came in second place, while third place went to a disciple from another sect, and Chen Qiaoling could only be considered fourth.
However, there was no difference between fourth and fifth place, so Chen Qiaoling was very unhappy because she did not make it into the top three.
The entire Jade Cloud Pavilion was filled with jubilation because Yang Zihan had won first place. This was a cause for celebration, and the Jade Cloud Pavilion's ranking would improve in the future.
Liu Xiaoyuan walked up to Chen Qiaoling and comforted her, hoping she wouldn't be discouraged and that this setback was nothing to worry about.
After receiving comfort from Liu Xiaoyuan, Chen Qiaoling felt a little better, but not by much. She had originally aimed for the top three, but unexpectedly came in fourth place.
"Alright, Qiaoling, try to think positively. Back when I took the exam, I also got fourth place, and I was very happy at the time because I felt it was progress. If I got fourth place this time, then I'll be third next time," Liu Xiaoyuan patiently advised.
Chen Qiaoling said, "Xiao Yuan, thank you. I'm fine now, really fine."
Liu Xiaoyuan knew that Chen Qiaoling wouldn't be in a good mood right away and would need time. So, he didn't say anything more.
Then, Liu Xiaoyuan walked over to Yang Xin'er and the others and asked them when they planned to go back.
Yang Xin'er said, "We plan to go back tonight. Since the competition is over, it's better to go back as soon as possible."
Liu Xiaoyuan thought this was good; going back sooner would put his mind at ease.
Liu Xiaoyuan said to Su Xue, "Xue'er, you go back with them later. I have some things to take care of, so I won't be going with you."
Because the Kunlun Sect had designs on the White Tiger, they probably wouldn't let Liu Xiaoyuan go. That's why Liu Xiaoyuan let Su Xue and Yang Xin'er go together, while Liu Xiaoyuan and the White Tiger followed behind.
Even if the Kunlun Sect comes looking for trouble, Liu Xiaoyuan is not afraid and is confident he can escape.
Su Xue was unaware of Liu Xiaoyuan's thoughts. Upon hearing that Liu Xiaoyuan wanted to act alone, she immediately said, "No, Xiaoyuan, I want to stay with you. I want to stay with you."
Liu Xiaoyuan looked at Su Xue and said, "Xue'er, stop making a fuss, be good, do you understand? You go back with Elder Yang and the others, be good."
Upon hearing Liu Xiaoyuan's words, Yang Xin'er couldn't help but ask, "Is there anything else you need to take care of?"
Yang Zihan and the others also looked at Liu Xiaoyuan, wondering what kind of situation he was going to handle.
Liu Xiaoyuan naturally wouldn't tell them about the Kunlun Sect, and said with a smile, "It's nothing, just a small matter. Alright, you don't need to worry, I'll be fine."
When everyone heard Liu Xiaoyuan say this, they didn't press him further. They just hoped that Liu Xiaoyuan was really just dealing with a minor matter and that nothing bad would happen.
Yang Xin'er and the others were about to leave. When they boarded the spaceship, Yang Zihan and the others were naturally reluctant to part. Even after the spaceship was far away, Yang Zihan and the others still looked back.
Not long after Yang Xin'er and the others left, Liu Xiaoyuan prepared to go back.
After Liu Xiaoyuan and the white tiger had flown for a while, the white tiger immediately said to Liu Xiaoyuan, "Master, I sense that someone is following us."
Liu Xiaoyuan said, "I felt it too. Let's ignore him and keep flying forward. As long as he doesn't make a move, we'll pretend we didn't notice anything."
It's best not to take action if possible, so Liu Xiaoyuan doesn't take dealing with mere tracking seriously. However, if the other party makes a move, then Liu Xiaoyuan shouldn't blame him for retaliating.
Liu Xiaoyuan hadn't flown very far when a figure appeared in front of him, clearly the late-stage Mahayana cultivator from the Kunlun Sect.
"Young man, I have something I'd like to discuss with you," the late-stage Mahayana cultivator said to Liu Xiaoyuan.
Liu Xiaoyuan snorted coldly and said, "Stop pretending here. I know why you came here, and I know you must have set up a barrier in this area, just to get my spirit pet."
Upon hearing Liu Xiaoyuan's words, the late-stage Mahayana cultivator laughed twice and said, "Young man, you are indeed very clever. I like dealing with smart people."
Liu Xiaoyuan said coldly, "Hmph, if you want to obtain my spirit pet, you'll need to pay a high price!"
The cultivator in the late Mahayana stage smiled and said, "I'm not afraid. For your spirit pet, I'm willing to pay any price, no matter how high."
"By the way, young man, if you know what's good for you, hand over your spirit pet to me right now, and I might spare your life," the late-stage Mahayana cultivator said with a hearty laugh.
Upon hearing this, Liu Xiaoyuan burst into laughter and retorted, "Do you think I'd believe your nonsense?"
The late-stage Mahayana cultivator looked at Liu Xiaoyuan and asked, "Why can't you believe what I say? I'm a man of my word."
Liu Xiaoyuan snorted coldly and said, "Do you think I'm a three-year-old? If I give you the spirit pet, you'll let me go. But if I tell everyone about your affairs, won't your Kunlun Sect's reputation be completely ruined?"
Upon hearing Liu Xiaoyuan's words, the late-stage Mahayana cultivator clapped his hands and said, "Kid, you're indeed clever. Alright, I won't beat around the bush anymore. I'll tell you this: if you hand over your head spirit pet, I can give you a quick death."
To a cultivator in the late Mahayana stage, killing Liu Xiaoyuan would be a matter of minutes.
Liu Xiaoyuan said, "What if I don't give you the spirit pet? What are you going to do then?"
The late-stage Mahayana cultivator said, "If you don't give me your spirit pet willingly, then fine, I'll show you what a late-stage Mahayana cultivator is all about."
After speaking, the late-stage Mahayana cultivator immediately released his aura. The aura of the late-stage Mahayana cultivator alone made Liu Xiaoyuan feel breathless and uncomfortable all over.
"Kid, I can make you wish you were dead with just a little pressure. If I were to actually fight back, wouldn't you be powerless to resist?" the late-stage Mahayana cultivator said arrogantly.
Liu Xiaoyuan said to Baihu, "Baihu, teach him a lesson."
Liu Xiaoyuan knew that although the White Tiger could not defeat a cultivator in the late Mahayana stage, it would at least not be defeated in one move.
Upon hearing Liu Xiaoyuan's command, the white tiger immediately leaped forward and launched an attack on the late-stage Mahayana cultivator.
When the late-stage Mahayana cultivator saw the white tiger attack him, he wasn't worried at all. Instead, he laughed and said, "Kid, you're in such a hurry to give me your spirit pet."
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