Chapter 86 The Stand-in Makes a Lot of Money
Faced with the blatant provocation, Qi Qing did not have any special reaction, but just gave a meaningful smile.
Want to kill Long Aotian? Dream on.
Yue Ji raised his eyelids nonchalantly, without even looking at him.
Such deliberate neglect made the man's face darken slightly, and he immediately withdrew his hand, his expression becoming even more contemptuous.
Being able to sit in such a good seat and being dressed in such luxurious clothes, one could easily guess that he was most likely one of the inner disciples of one of the three major sects.
Qi Qing casually grabbed a monk who was talking excitedly and raised his chin towards the private room: "Excuse me, who is that?"
The cultivator who was interrupted was about to get angry, but when he saw clearly who he was pointing at, he immediately changed his face to a flattering one: "You don't even recognize this person? That's the young master of Xuantian Pavilion, Master Huo Shi, also known as Jinghongying!"
Misfortune? That's a really unlucky name.
Qi Qing couldn't help laughing. Seeing the monk's unfriendly expression, he coughed and said, "I see. I seem to have heard somewhere that...Does this Mr. Huo have any sisters?"
"He is an only child, how can he have sisters?" The monk rolled his eyes. "The head of Xuantian Pavilion dotes on him like the apple of his eye. He is a genius who broke through to the Spiritual Transformation Stage last month. You want to curry favor with him now? It's too late!"
“…”
Qi Qingyu was speechless for a moment, then laughed dryly: "That's really a pity."
He just knew it.
——Since the day Miao Zheng turned into a man, there are no normal characters in the original novel in this plot!
Long Aotian’s confidantes are either now men or too young to go to primary school. All his romantic opportunities have been cut off and his personal emotional line is in jeopardy. No wonder she set her sights on him out of desperation.
Qi Qing let out a long sigh and suddenly felt melancholy.
Even if this was the result of his changing Yue Ji's fate, he wasn't powerful enough to help someone change their sex life midway!
Hearing this sigh, Yue Ji turned around and said with a half-smile: "Master, if you want to hug the thigh of a genius, why not... hug me?"
Qi Qing smiled and said, "No, thank you."
God knows what unspeakable place it will take you to.
In the sequel to the original novel that was unlocked a few days ago, this Huo Shi - in the original novel, she should be a young lady named Huo Zhi - not only has a secret crush on Yue Ji, but she even gives up her status as a sect daughter and wants to elope with him.
Now, Huo Shi just doesn't want to kill Yue Ji, and he can elope with him?
Qi Qing felt his scalp tingling just by imagining the scene of the shy young lady in the original novel becoming the arrogant young man he is today.
He whispered to Yue Ji, "If you face that man in the subsequent competitions, be careful, especially beware of him using some despicable means."
Although I don’t know why Huo Shi has such a strong hostility towards Yue Ji, even the old man with white beard in the original novel could kill Yue Ji, so it’s always a good idea to be more cautious.
Yue Ji raised the corners of his lips slightly: "Master, are you worried about me?"
Qi Qing knew from the look in his eyes that he was not serious, so he had to change his words and stroke the needle: "If you are not worried as a Taoist partner, who else can you count on?"
Hearing this, Yue Ji's smile deepened, and he held up his hand and kissed it: "Then wait, Master, and watch me win the first place for you!"
…
In the warm room behind the stadium.
The incense was curling in the air as the two men sat opposite each other with an unfinished game of chess in front of them.
"I went to the front to watch the game just now. Did you see the people from that small sect?" The head of Xuantian Pavilion picked up a spiritual fruit and handed it to Jiao'er, who was serving beside him. Jiao'er giggled and took it in her mouth, then obediently fell on his lap.
Huo Shi, who was wearing a yellow brocade robe, was playing with a white jade chess piece, and said in a contemptuous tone: "Father said he was a genius, but I think he is just so-so. I stared at him for a long time, but he didn't even dare to look back. He is really boring, not as good as the person next to him."
"Is this the reason why you underestimated the enemy?" The head of Xuantian Pavilion's face darkened, and said, "Do you know that this person escaped from the Mirage Secret Realm unscathed and is suspected of having obtained the Fire Lotus?"
Huo Shi turned around and dismissed the maid who was about to pour tea, sneering, "If he really had the Fire Lotus, how dare he flaunt it and play tricks on the people of Yuqing Sect? Besides, Wen Yushan of the Dan Sect's Wen family is still seriously injured and unconscious, and Wen Miaozheng doesn't even dare to show her head. No matter how you look at it, they are more suspicious, right?"
The head of Xuantian Pavilion knocked lightly on the table and said calmly, "Do you think that Yuqing Sect can solve the problem once and for all?"
"My son doesn't dare. I have prepared some good gifts for him in advance." Huo Shi raised a cold arc at the corner of his lips, and with a "click" the chess piece was placed: "He is very honored to be entertained by two major clans at the same time..."
As he spoke, he snapped his fingers crisply, and the maid took light steps and lifted the pearl curtain behind her.
A figure in blue walked out of the darkness.
…
The competition a few days ago was calm, so quiet that it was a bit boring. Qi Qing simply started a live broadcast, eating melon seeds and lazily complaining along with the barrage.
Yue Ji also cooperated and hid his strength, and was quite comfortable. He could even feed his opponent moves while learning his moves on the spot, and then defeat him with a backhand. He combined the strengths of many schools and looked like he really wanted to win first place.
If we hadn't had to be on guard against hidden plots, this competition would have been a great learning experience with great rewards.
Unfortunately, the more you don't want to see something, the more likely it is to find you.
On the seventh day of the competition, Yue Ji met a special opponent—a man from Xuantian Pavilion.
It is not known whether this person did it intentionally or unintentionally, but not only did he possess the same ice spiritual roots as Qi Qing, he also imitated Qi Qing in his clothing, appearance, and temperament to about 70% of his appearance.
Not to mention that Yue Ji on the stage paused, even Qi Qing opened his eyes wide and thought at first glance that it was himself on the stage.
[What is this? A high imitation?]
[The anchor is still here, why is he starting to use a stand-in? ]
[How insidious! He took advantage of the fact that his son was reluctant to attack his master and did this? ]
[Wait... did you notice that his moves seem to be imitating the anchor? ]
Reminded by the barrage, Qi Qing looked carefully.
The timing of that person's Cloud Sword, Collapsing Sword, and even his sideways dodging were all exactly the same as the fighting habits that Qi Qing had practiced in his mind.
The more he looked, the more solemn his expression became, and he couldn't help but sit up straight - this person must have studied his moves!
Yue Ji's sword moves were taught by him personally, so he could see it. Yue Ji, who was in the game himself, could naturally see it more clearly.
The young man in black was stunned for only a moment at first, then he started fighting, with a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
He moved extremely quickly, his attacks were fierce and decisive, without the slightest hesitation.
Even Qi Qing had to admit that the sword skills that Yue Ji had mastered on his own were much better than what he taught him. Not only were they efficient, they were also very entertaining to watch.
As swords crossed each other, the two of them exchanged dozens of moves. The golden sword energy was sharp and powerful, and it turned the spiritual energy in the sky into flying frost, falling down.
The monks nearby had already gathered in twos and threes to watch, and the more they watched, the more shocked they became.
"These two are so skilled! They are so young, yet they have reached the Nascent Soul stage?"
"More than that! I think he's at least at the Nascent Soul Great Perfection! The Xuantian Pavilion disciple is fine, but which sect is this black-clothed swordsman from? How come I've never seen him before?"
"Could it be a casual cultivator?"
"If a casual cultivator had such great talent, he would have been recruited by a major sect long ago. I think he is most likely a golden phoenix that flew out of a mountain lair!"
The people below were talking a lot, but the two people on the stage remained unmoved.
When the two swords collided, the disciple of Xuantian Pavilion suddenly stepped forward and seemed to say something to Yue Ji.
Qi Qing noticed that Yue Ji sneered, and then the sword suddenly glowed with golden light——
With a loud bang, the opponent's spiritual power was insufficient, and he was ruthlessly shaken and flew out of the ring, falling heavily to the ground.
"Tian Du Sect, Yue Ji, wins!"
When the presiding elder shouted this, the whole audience was amazed. Many monks had strange lights in their eyes, and their eyes were fixed on the young man in black.
Although being the focus of attention, Yue Ji showed no joy at all. He wiped his sword coldly and turned to stare at the audience.
As Qi Qing stood up, he saw him walking towards him with big strides.
"Master." When he was held by him, Yue Ji's face became better, his eyes sparkling: "How was my performance just now?"
Qi Qing encouraged with a reserved tone: "Yes, fast as the wind, fierce as fire."
The person who received the praise immediately became very obedient, without any of the ruthlessness he had just shown on the stage, and even wanted him to praise him a few more times.
The two were about to leave when a clear voice suddenly came from behind them.
"Fellow Daoist Yue."
The blue-clothed disciple stood there, looking at Yue Ji with a gentle expression, his voice as sweet as a stream: "Congratulations on your victory, I will come to watch the next game."
At such a close distance, the aura that belonged to Qi Qing in him not only increased, but even reached the point where one would mistake him for Qi Qing himself if one glanced at him incorrectly.
Yue Ji frowned, pulled Qi Qing and was about to leave.
"Wait." Qi Qing stopped.
When he turned around, he actually had a slight smile on his face.
The blue-clothed disciple was stunned. Seeing the young man's cheerful tone, he raised an eyebrow at him: "So supportive? Then do you want to place a bet?"
Seeing the other party's puzzled look, Qi Qing shook the chips in his hand and said, "The odds I offer are fair and honest. Do you really not want to give it a try?"
He approached the blue-shirted disciples enthusiastically and actively promoted them: "Are you still worried about not being able to support your idol? Are you still hesitating about not being able to express your love? Come to me before watching the game next time, and I can give you a 20% discount..."
Before he could finish his words, Yue Ji's face turned dark and he forcibly pulled him away.
Qi Qing didn't stop until he could no longer see the blue-clothed disciple. He said, "Why are you in such a hurry to get me? This deal is a sure win. It would be a waste if you don't do it."
When he returns to the sect, he still has to pay back Ji Chunfeng's debt of ten spirit stones.
Yue Ji took out a bag of spiritual stones from his ring with a stinky face and stuffed it into his hand, saying, "Here!"
"Is that enough? If not, I have more."
"…Why would I earn your money?" Qi Qing wanted to return it to him, but suddenly asked in surprise: "Wait, where did you get so many spirit stones?"
Yue Ji avoided answering this question, but just stuffed the spirit stone in his hand again, glanced at him a few times, and asked: "Master, are you not angry?"
Qi Qing looked at him for a few times and saw that he pursed his lips tightly, with a look in his eyes that was definitely not happy. He raised his eyebrows and suddenly smiled.
"What are you angry about?" He casually threw the bag of spirit stones and said leisurely, "The other party used this tripping device just to disturb your mind. If you really get angry, then you have fallen into a trap."
Yue Ji frowned and said, "We can't just let them act so recklessly."
"That's why we have to take advantage of their tricks, understand?"
Qi Qing bumped him with his shoulder, with a rather nonchalant look on his face, without any sense of being a teacher. He said with great joy, "I'll create another alias and open two more betting places, one for you to lose and one for you to win. Then I'll encourage him to place a bet. The minimum threshold is set to three spirit stones. The specific operation can be like this..."
He spoke a lot in a very eloquent manner, and Yue Ji's face became darker and darker as he listened. Finally, he turned around and left without saying a word.
"Wait a minute, I haven't finished yet!" Qi Qing hurriedly chased after him.
…
At the same time, outside the Soul Abyss.
Thousands of miles of scorched earth and dead air.
A black shadow floated out of the abyss and settled next to the boulder, like the shadow of an ominous cloud cast on the ground.
In his hand, he held a cage made of demonic energy, with a strange red mark imprisoned in the cage.
"Let me see..." The black shadow looked into the distance, and his finger drew a trace in the air: "Ah, I found it."
With a sinister chuckle, he released the cage and Honghen flew out like an arrow.
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