Using this method, Chu Xinxin made rapid progress, and before Xiao Linyi could even finish using all the Earth-grade spiritual treasures, she had already entered the top 100.
The competition should have ended here.
But Emperor Liang insisted on saying that such a lively event was a rare occurrence, and that since there was no first place in literature but no second place in martial arts, he had to determine a ranking among the top 100, and even offered a high-grade spiritual treasure as a prize for it.
Chu Xinxin was called in again to demonstrate 100 uses of a level-one spiritual treasure.
Those who make it into the top 100 are either truly talented or, like her, have an endless supply of miraculous elixirs.
Chu Xinxin encountered the latter in the first match today.
The opponent was a beautiful female cultivator, probably a pampered young lady from a wealthy family, whose arrogance was impossible to conceal.
"Chu Xinxin, I know you." The rich heiress tilted her head back, looking down at her arrogantly. "No sect, no family, no clan, you rose to power through men..."
System: [Sister, I can't stand these cannon fodder lines anymore.]
Chu Xinxin: "System, what is her magical treasure?"
System: [Earth-grade Spiritual Treasure Three-Section Whip, will automatically lock onto and attack targets.]
Interesting. Chu Xinxin was immediately intrigued and was about to ask the system which magical treasure would be most suitable to use when the young lady opposite her waited for a long time without receiving a response. Dissatisfied, she lashed out with her whip.
Before the sound of the whip striking the air even reached her, it was already in front of Chu Xinxin.
In a moment of desperation, Chu Xinxin drew her spirit sword to block the whip, but the whip made her hands go numb and the spirit sword slipped from her grasp.
Pressing her advantage, Chu Xinxin summoned another spirit sword and engaged in a fierce battle with her.
System: [Sister, why aren't you using a level-elemental spiritual treasure?]
Chu Xinxin took a moment to reply, "I plan to pretend to be outmatched after a couple more moves. With the sun so strong, wouldn't it be better to just go home and lie around like a corpse?"
System: [...I was being petty. Aren't you angry when she said that to you?]
Chu Xinxin: "She's not wrong. These spiritual treasures of mine were either given to me by you or Xiao Linyi. Aren't you both men?"
System: [What you said makes so much sense, I can't refute it.]
As it turned out, this rich young lady really was just someone who relied on magical treasures. She didn't notice the flaws Chu Xinxin revealed several times; all she knew was how to wield a whip.
Chu Xinxin was annoyed by the sun and thought she should just rush to the next event, when suddenly something unexpected happened.
The young lady, despite her wealth and status, couldn't win over Chu Xinxin, who clearly possessed numerous Earth-grade spiritual treasures but used an ordinary spiritual sword, blatantly looking down on her. Looking at Chu Xinxin's face, so beautiful it made her feel inferior, a wicked thought popped into her head.
"I'm not fighting anymore, you weren't even serious!" The rich young lady stopped her attack.
The rules of the ring allow for surrendering, so she said she was quitting, and Chu Xinxin stopped as well.
As the rich young lady walked off the stage, saying she was bored, she suddenly released the Binding Immortal Rope just as she was about to approach Chu Xinxin. Caught off guard, Chu Xinxin's hands were bound. Taking advantage of the opportunity, the rich young lady swung her whip, the barbs on the whip standing up, and lashed it directly at Chu Xinxin's face.
System: [Damn!]
Xiao Linyi, who was sitting in the spectator seats, flew down directly.
At the critical moment, Chu Xinxin leaned back and did a backflip, taking the whip's blow at the cost of injuring her back. As the whip was pulled back, she used her spiritual power to cut the rope.
Chu Xinxin's face turned cold, and she moved with lightning speed to close in on her opponent—the whip is suitable for long-range attacks, but it loses its advantage once someone gets close.
Before the young lady could even grab a new magical treasure, Chu Xinxin slapped her away with a palm strike. Just as she was about to fall off the stage, Chu Xinxin pulled her back, grabbed her wrist, and snatched the three-section whip. Without thinking, she gave the young lady two lashes first, letting her experience the power of the three-section whip herself.
Without a top-tier spiritual treasure, a rich young lady is like a soft persimmon that can be easily crushed and pushed around; she'll be knocked to the ground and unable to get up in no time.
Chu Xinxin leaned down and pinched her face, her eyes filled with coldness: "Losing to someone who climbed the social ladder by relying on a man, are you ashamed to face others? How about I help you ruin this face!"
After saying that, a dagger appeared in his hand, and he was about to stab her.
The rich young lady hurriedly shouted, "I admit defeat!"
The referee quickly announced the result of the match, and Chu Xinxin snorted and shoved her face away.
System: [Sister, you're so cool!]
I won't offend others unless they offend me. Chu Xinxin has a good temper, but she hit someone in the face. She really wanted to slash this rich young lady a couple of times.
Chu Xinxin silently acknowledged the system with an "Mm," and then brazenly stored the three-section whip into her Qiankun Bracelet.
The young lady wanted to ask for her money back, but she saw Xiao Linyi walking over with a sullen face, suppressing his anger. Although the pressure of the half-immortal had been reduced, Xiao Linyi's original aura was enough to terrify her. She stood there with a pale face, not daring to move.
"Heart."
Xiao Linyi ignored her and walked to Chu Xinxin's side. He raised his hand and placed it lightly on her back, continuously channeling gentle and abundant spiritual energy into her.
Chu Xinxin felt dizzy from his calling her "Xinxin," even more so than from the three lashes she had just received. She wouldn't have reacted much to others calling her that, but Xiao Linyi's words sent a strange shiver down her spine. It was as if those two words had been stuck on her tongue for a long time, and now, fueled by worry, they were finally released...
She seemed unable to catch it.
[Sister, your injury method is very effective; Xiao Linyi's favorability has increased again.] The system voice was very surprised.
Chu Xinxin: "Does Xiao Linyi have some kind of special fetish? He likes bondage play and seeing people get hurt."
System: [Sister, are you really that clueless or just pretending? She's only so concerned and attentive because she likes you and cares about you.]
Chu Xinxin looked up at Xiao Linyi. Xiao Linyi thought she had something to say to him, so he immediately leaned down to get closer to her, his expression gentle and focused.
He was very tall, and when he bent down, it seemed as if he wanted to cover Chu Xinxin completely. Chu Xinxin couldn't help but take a step back, escaping the confinement and retreating to a safe area.
Xiao Linyi paused, healed Chu Xinxin's injuries, looked at her carefully, and left without saying anything.
System: [Sister, your heart rate is getting faster, are you falling for her?]
Chu Xinxin: "If you keep snooping on the host's privacy, I'll file a complaint against you."
[Waaaaah, you're so mean, sis! Don't worry, sis, we're a humane system. We won't interfere if you develop feelings for your target. Don't suppress yourself!]
Are you tempted...?
Chu Xinxin's gaze followed that tall and straight figure. Xiao Linyi seemed to sense something and turned around, his lips curving slightly as if he were smiling.
Light came from behind him, and Xiao Linyi was surrounded by a golden edge, as if he were a god.
Chu Xinxin felt as if she were admiring a particularly beautiful painting, moved by the painting, yet not quite moved by it.
So she said nonchalantly, "You know that card game in the main world where players take on the role of the female protagonist and develop relationships with several male protagonists? When I draw the kiss card, my heart rate can reach an alarming level."
The system understood: [Sister, I really should have tied you to a "scumbag woman system."]
Chu Xinxin: "My persona is that of an innocent and pure girl. Spreading rumors will result in legal consequences."
After rambling with the system for a while, Chu Xinxin's second opponent soon arrived.
Chu Xinxin's mind was in turmoil, and her hand, which was reaching for the spirit sword, mistakenly took out the Thousand-Shield Gate instead.
Upon seeing the Heavenly-grade spiritual treasure, the opposing team immediately knelt down and admitted defeat.
Chu Xinxin, who wanted to lose and go home to eat watermelon, felt a mix of emotions: I can't use this either, you can wait a little longer.
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