Chapter 14
"Master, that person has a hidden storyline." 67's voice came out quietly after Ying Ning noticed the strangeness in Xi Liuyun's flute playing.
Hidden plotline?
That's quite unusual.
"Can't we see the hidden storyline yet?" Yingning asked.
"Not yet, the master still needs to have some contact with him."
The original storyline of each world usually represents the general plot.
Yingning had already seen the plot on the day she arrived in this world.
However, now that 67 has mentioned a hidden storyline, it has caught her attention regarding Xi Liuyun.
In Feng Yingning's life, there were few memories of Xi Liuyun.
Since it's a hidden plotline, it must be closely related to Feng Yingning.
It seems this person has been hiding their true intentions very well.
But it doesn't matter. Judging from this, Xi Liuyun won't lose this round. When she faces this person later, she will have a way to make contact.
*
Looking at Jiang Jiuruo, who had lost much of her senses, Xi Liuyun on the stage suddenly felt somewhat bored.
These Eight Demon Burning Vines are indeed a treasure, but this person has only summoned the vines not long ago and is only at the level of one demon.
Going against yourself is just asking for trouble.
But half of his attention was already focused on another competition stage.
He remembered that the woman's name was something like Feng Yingning.
Yesterday, the moment she drew her blood sword, he felt a sudden surge of demonic energy. He almost lost control of his bloodthirsty killing intent, a trait inherent in demons, and only after searching for the cause did he notice this woman.
His swordsmanship is quite good.
Intelligent.
Even as a toy, its appearance is top-notch.
The deeper Xi Liuyun thought about it, the more passionate he felt.
By the way...
[I even noticed my own awful voice...]
That's really interesting.
He found it so interesting that he couldn't wait to add the woman to his collection.
Xi Liuyun had a sudden thought and immediately launched a killing move, wanting to end the match.
This body of his is merely an avatar, unable to unleash his original power. However, an avatar can still severely injure the spiritual consciousness of a cultivator who is only as strong as a single demon.
Jiang Jiuruo was going through the darkest time of her life and hadn't been able to get out of it, so she didn't notice that Xi Liuyun was trying to severely damage her spiritual consciousness!
"Xiao Ruo, you must be a good girl."
"Mother, why did you leave me here?"
“Your mother isn’t abandoning you. Look how beautifully everyone here is dressed. You can be just like them here.”
A handsome young boy, dressed in tattered clothes, gazed at the buildings before him, surrounded by the heavy scent of perfume. The men walking among the buildings wore extravagant clothing, their faces making no attempt to conceal their fawning.
"Mother...I don't want to be here..."
The little one clung to his mother's clothes, unwilling to let go.
"obedient."
But that person...
I let go...
He was originally one of the lowest-class people in the world, and in his childhood he lived a life of hardship in brothels just to survive.
By chance, he encountered a celestial messenger who had descended from the Spirit Cave to capture escaped demons. The messenger discovered that he possessed spiritual veins and took him back to his sect in the Celestial Realm.
Having come from the human world, he had no acquaintances during his time in the spirit cave.
Although it was rather lonely, it was still much better than my situation in the brothel.
Later, he summoned a ten-thousand-year-old demon spirit, which was taken in as a closed-door disciple by the sect leader, and he gradually came into people's sight.
*
The drifting flute music beside him sank deeper and deeper into his painful memories.
He wanted to grab the hand that was about to leave.
But all I could do was watch that person walk further and further away.
Even though it's so close, it's ultimately unattainable!
Jiang Jiuruo's upper body hung limply, and she was about to faint at any moment.
His defeat is inevitable!
Xi Liuyun's "Cangyun Jue" was nearing its end, and he was supposed to use the melody to incapacitate Jiang Jiuruo and win the match.
But as his lips moved slightly, the flute music inexplicably carried a chilling intent that shouldn't have been there.
Yingning was already observing the situation over there, and she immediately noticed the subtle changes in Xi Liuyun's flute playing.
She looked up at the person on the platform and noticed that Xi Liuyun's gaze was a little strange!
The pair of bright, clear eyes behind the sheer veil concealed a subtle, murderous intent.
Without further hesitation, Yingning drew her sword and flew away.
Each arena is surrounded by a barrier, and contestants can only enter by wearing a jade pendant that represents their identity.
Yingning was already gambling that the barriers between the arenas were connected, and that she could only save Jiang Jiuruo by using her jade pendant to enter the barrier of another arena.
Unexpectedly, she actually stepped inside.
“Fairy Liuyun, since you have already secured victory, why bother with this unnecessary step?” Yingning immediately spoke up.
The woman in fiery red, who had suddenly stepped into the barrier, stood below another arena and uttered a sentence that seemed out of nowhere.
The people on the platform were immediately confused about what was happening below.
Why did Feng Yingning enter the barrier in other arenas?
The referee promptly announced, "Feng Yingning, leave this barrier."
She did not step onto the stage to interfere with the competition, so the referee simply asked her to leave the barrier as soon as possible.
Xi Liuyun held the white jade flute with his exquisitely beautiful fingers, but did not utter a sound.
Yingning said again, "Fairy Liuyun, he has already lost."
Another spiritual message reached Xi Liuyun's mind: "With your musical skills, you should put them into something more interesting."
"For example, your next opponent."
Upon hearing this spiritual transmission, Xi Liuyun actually stopped.
She's right.
Even if we destroy the spiritual platform of this minor immortal cultivator, it really won't make much sense.
Because his current interest is all on her.
As soon as the flute music stopped, Jiang Jiuruo's body fell to the ground like a puppet with its strings cut.
He was standing at the edge of the arena, and his fall landed right where Ying Ning was standing.
He fell into a warm and soft embrace, his nose filled with the woman's cool, refreshing scent.
So heartwarming...
Who is it...?
[They didn't let go of her hand...]
"In this battle, Xi Liuyun of the Tianyin Sect emerges victorious!"
*
Yingning carried Jiang Jiuruo back to the Spirit Cave team's position and then returned to the arena.
Xi Liuyun also stood near the competition platform from before, without moving.
Yingning leaped lightly and landed on the competition platform.
"Your name is Feng Yingning?" Unexpectedly, Xi Liuyun spoke first.
Her voice wasn't as melodious and clear as that of a typical young woman; it was rather deep and resonant.
When Yingning and Xi Liuyun stood together, Yingning realized that Xi Liuyun was actually more than a head taller than her.
"Indeed, I am Feng Yingning of the Sword Sect."
Xi Liuyun walked gracefully, her steps like lotus blossoms, until she reached Ying Ning's side.
He lowered his head, his voice close to her ear, so close they seemed to be lovers whispering sweet nothings. His voice, even deeper than before, came through:
"I hope you won't disappoint me."
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