Chapter 264 The competition ended successfully

The audience held their breath and watched the match with full concentration.

Suddenly, Liang Weijiang stumbled, as if his previous injury had recurred, affecting his balance.

This tiny flaw was immediately caught by Lin Zixuan. He swung his sword quickly, and a streak of cold light flew straight towards Liang Weijiang.

Liang Weijiang reacted quickly and dodged the fatal blow by leaning to the side. However, this action agitated his wound, and the pain surged like a tide.

Blood oozed out along the bandage, staining his clothes red, which was particularly glaring in the sunlight.

Despite this, Liang Weijiang did not flinch at all. He gritted his teeth, endured the pain, and wielded the sword even more fiercely.

There was a determined light in his eyes, as if to say, "I will never give up."

Seeing this, Lin Zixuan was not willing to be outdone. He quickened his pace and tried to break Liang Weijiang's defense line.

But Liang Weijiang was like an indestructible mountain, firmly blocking all his attacks.

As time passed, both of them gradually lost strength.

At the critical moment, Liang Weijiang suddenly exerted force and swung a sword, aiming straight at Lin Zixuan's chest.

Lin Zixuan was horrified and quickly swung his sword to block it.

Liang Weijiang's sword contained enormous power, which directly shook his sword away.

Immediately afterwards, Liang Weijiang turned around, put away his sword, raised his foot, and kicked Lin Zixuan off the stage.

He himself had exhausted the last of his strength because of this incident and stood there gasping for breath.

The audience was silent, as if they were shocked by this thrilling duel.

Thunderous applause and cheers followed, cheering for Liang Weijiang's victory.

Liang Weijiang, however, didn't bother to celebrate. He walked off the stage with a hunched back and a pale face.

The Liang family members quickly surrounded him and asked about his injuries with concern. Liang Weijiang shook his head to indicate that he was fine.

Although Liang Weijiang won the game, he was seriously injured. He gritted his teeth and tried his best to look fine. However, the cold sweat on his forehead and his pale face betrayed him.

"Brother." Liang Huanxue broke through the crowd and came to Liang Weijiang's side, her eyes full of worry, "What's wrong with you?"

"I'm fine." Liang Weijiang tried hard to force a smile to comfort his sister, but the smile seemed so weak.

"Don't be so stubborn. I think you're seriously injured." Liang Huanxue said anxiously, then turned to Xu Zhiyi and shouted, "Brother Zhiyi, can you find a doctor?"

Liang Huanxue spoke, and Xu Zhiyi naturally agreed: "Okay, I'll go right away." After that, he quickly ran out of the martial arts arena to find a doctor.

Soon, Xu Zhiyi hurried back with an old doctor carrying a medicine box. The old doctor carefully examined Liang Weijiang's injuries, then applied medicine to him and bandaged the wound.

"Don't do strenuous exercise these days and get enough rest," the old doctor warned.

Liang Weijiang nodded to express his gratitude.

At this time, he was in so much pain that he couldn't speak and could only smile in response.

At this moment, the city lord walked onto the platform of the martial arts arena, ready to announce the final results.

Liang Yuanwang and Shen Yuefu hurriedly helped Liang Weijiang to stand up. Liang Huanxue and Xu Zhiyi followed closely and walked into the crowd, waiting for the city lord's announcement.

"After fierce competition, the final results of this civil and military examination are out." The city lord's voice was loud and clear.

"First place, Lin Zixuan...Third place, Liang Weijiang..."

When he heard his own name, Liang Weijiang's tense nerves finally relaxed.

Lin Zixuan stood aside and chuckled: "Liang Weijiang, you should just be like this."

"It's the same for both of us." Liang Weijiang was not willing to be outdone, causing Lin Zixuan's expression to change.

Seeing the two men about to fight, Liang Huanxue sighed helplessly and stepped forward to stand between them. "Two brothers, stop fighting. Today is the day when the civil and military examinations are over. We should celebrate."

Liang Weijiang and Lin Zixuan were both stunned for a moment, and the hostility in their eyes gradually dissipated as they looked at Liang Huanxue.

"Sister Huanxue is right. Today is a good day and we should celebrate it well." Liang Weijiang said with a smile.

"Yeah, I was too impulsive just now." Lin Zixuan also agreed.

Having said that, he and Liang Weijiang looked at each other, then snorted coldly and turned away at the same time.

Liang Huanxue could only pretend not to notice the two's childish looks and grabbed one of them with each hand, "In that case, I'll treat you to dinner. Brother Zhiyi, come along too."

Xu Zhiyi was watching the excitement from the side. When he heard Liang Huanxue's words, he quickly agreed.

The city lord looked at the lively crowd below, smiled slightly, and said loudly: "This civil and military examination has come to a successful conclusion. Thank you all for participating. It allowed us to see the elegance of Linjiang City's young talents."

As soon as the city lord finished speaking, Wei Rou walked slowly onto the platform. She was wearing luxurious clothes today, which made her look more noble and beautiful.

She glanced at the crowd below, then said softly, "Today, I would like to take this opportunity to announce something."

Everyone looked at her, curious about what she wanted to announce.

Wei Rou smiled slightly and continued, "My husband and I have only one son, and we have always liked daughters. Coincidentally, we met a smart little girl, Liang Huanxue from the Liang family."

Having said this, she looked at Liang Huanxue, her eyes full of gentle smiles.

Liang Huanxue felt a little embarrassed when Wei Rou looked at her. She looked up at Wei Rou, then quickly lowered her head.

"We both like Xue very much, so we decided to adopt her as our goddaughter." Wei Rou continued, "In half a month, we will hold a family recognition banquet and invite the prominent figures in Linjiang City to attend. I hope everyone will be able to come."

As soon as these words came out, the crowd became excited.

Although she was prepared, when Wei Rou actually said it, the feeling was different.

Wei Rou walked down from the platform and asked softly, "Huan Xue, are you willing to be our goddaughter?"

Liang Huanxue knew very well that Wei Rou was doing this to make her proud.

She looked up at Wei Rou, her eyes gleaming with determination, "I do."

"Good boy." Wei Rou smiled and reached out her hand to touch Liang Huanxue's head. "From now on, we are a family."

Liang Huanxue nodded with a brilliant smile on her face.

"Okay, today's matter is over, everyone can go home." The city lord waved his hand, signaling the crowd to disperse.

Wei Rou rubbed Liang Huanxue's head and said, "From today on, you are my daughter, Wei Rou, and the second lady of the City Lord's Mansion."

"Sister, from today on you are my legitimate sister." Xu Zhiyi walked to Liang Huanxue, extremely happy, "From now on, you can't call anyone else brother except me."

"You little brat, how old are you and you're already so domineering?" Wei Rou glared at him.

"Whose mother are you?" Xu Zhiyi's eyes widened. "I don't care. I am my sister's only brother."