Chapter 22 Competition

If you mention Yunluo Villa, some young heroes may feel unfamiliar with it, but if you mention the owner of Yunluo Villa, Ye Chen, people will look at Ye Yunhao with more thoughtfulness.

This Ye Chen was once as famous as Li Jianxian, and his wife Ling Wanyun was even known as the most beautiful woman in the world. However, for some unknown reason, they gradually faded out of the world and settled in a mountain villa in the south, which was named Yunluo.

The sword held by Ye Yunhao on the stage is named Yunyan. He must be Ye Chen's son. Otherwise, with Ye Chen's bad temper, how could he let others touch his wife's sword at will?

Ji Xianyi of Taibai Sword Sect is the best of the younger generation of Taibai Sword Sect. It is said that when old man Tianji was traveling around the world, he passed by Taibai Sword Sect and happened to see Ji Xianyi practicing sword. When he left, he left a message saying that this boy would become a sword immortal.

The heaven and earth are infinite, yin and yang are mutually dependent, the heaven and earth exist eternally without an end, cold and heat, yin and yang overlap with each other. This Wuji Sect is interesting, but most of the people present were confused when they heard the name.

There are three people on the court now, but no one intends to take the first step. At this time, another person comes on the court.

"Li Nianran from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect has come to take the sword."

Li Nianran's arrival seemed to ignite a signal, and almost instantly all four of them moved.

Shuang Bei looked at the four figures entangled together on the field. The sword intent of the four people was different. The sword intent of the woman was feminine, poisonous and cold, like a poisonous snake that was watching in secret and waiting for an opportunity to strike. If you are not careful, you will be entangled by her, and her fangs will give the prey a fatal blow. Li Nianran's sword intent was like snow falling in winter. Although it was not extremely cold, it would make people feel afraid, and their minds would be broken down little by little by the falling snow, and finally buried in the snow-capped mountains.

Ji Xianyi's sword intent carries a kind of youthful aloofness, as if he was standing at the highest point of the mountain, and everything pales in comparison to his sword. Ye Yunhao's sword intent is like clouds and smoke, which, although untouchable and unfeeling, surrounds you all the time. Each sword strike may seem careless, but it can force a person into despair.

These four people are all of their own age. It seems that it will not be easy for Ye Yunhao to get the top spot.

Shuangbei looked at Jia Zhutao from the Wuji Sect on the field. This woman's attacks were all killing moves and she was actually in the upper hand. However, the other three soon calmed down and began to gradually counterattack.

The game gradually became tense. Perhaps because Jia Zhutao was a little anxious, Li Nianran found a flaw in her strategy and she was forced to the edge of the arena. When she was about to fall, suddenly a man pressed his sword sheath against her back and they both flew back to the arena together.

The man was wearing a purple robe with gold detailing. The collar was loose, revealing a large area of ​​skin. His narrow eyes were slightly upturned, adding a bit of charm to his appearance.

When people saw this man for the first time, they had only one feeling.

evil.

"Gong Lian of the Wuji Sect has come to take the sword."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gong Lian's figure approached Li Nianran. Li Nianran quickly blocked the opponent's attack, and the next moment he actually took two steps back.

“So fast.”

Ye Yunhao and Ji Xianyi's eyes flashed, and Jia Zhutao on the side also launched an attack again. For some reason, there was a bit more anger in her eyes, as if being brought back to the field by Gong Lian was not something to be happy about.

Gong Lian's movements were fast and steady, and his Bamboo Peach sword technique carried a hint of ruthlessness. Although Bamboo Peach did not seem to like Gong Lian, perhaps because they were from the same sect, the two of them still cooperated unconsciously.

There was a slight smell of blood in the air. Ye Yunhao turned around and saw that there was blood on Li Nianran's white sleeves.

Gong Lian raised his lips and said, "Although it is said that we should stop at a certain point, after all, swords have no eyes. Since you have chosen to wield the sword, you must be prepared to bleed."

His words made everyone present look surprised. After all, Li Nianran was the son of Li Jianxian. However, this palace minister did not seem to want to save face for Li Jianxian. He injured the hand that Li Nianran was holding the sword. If Li Nianran had not dodged quickly, this hand might not even be able to hold the sword steadily.

Li Jianxian, who was watching from another stand, had a complicated expression. He patted his wife's hand and comforted her, "Believe in Nian'er."

Li Nianran's expression was still indifferent, as if it was not him who was injured. Under the gaze of everyone, he switched his hands, switching the sword in his right hand to his left hand. This scene caused everyone to gasp.

Seeing this scene, Gong Lian's lazy eyes finally revealed a hint of interest.

After Li Nianran switched the sword to his left hand, his hand movements became more flexible. Unfortunately, he was still no match for Gong Lian.

"cough..."

Ye Yunhao covered his chest with his hands. Gong Lian's swordsmanship was indeed bizarre. However, the more bizarre it was, the more determined he became to try his sword. He had made the right decision to come to this event.

"Come again!" Ye Yunhao raised his sword and rushed forward again, but he did not notice the sword light approaching him from behind.

With the sound of two swords clashing, everyone came to their senses. They saw Jia Zhutao's figure rushing backwards, and he took several steps back before regaining his balance.

Jia Zhutao looked at the cracks on his sword and a solemn look appeared on his face for the first time.

"Brother Shuangbei? Why did you come down?"

Ye Yunhao blinked in confusion when he saw Shuang Bei who helped him block Zhu Tao's sword. Although he couldn't completely avoid Zhu Tao's sword, he wouldn't be seriously injured either.

Shuang Bei looked at Jia Zhutao in front of him and explained calmly: "Her sword is poisonous."

When everyone heard this, their expressions changed drastically. If the opponent's sword was really poisonous, then a slight scratch would be enough to poison the person. By then, the poisoned person would no longer have the strength to fight with the opponent, and thus lose the opportunity to fight for the Tao.

Upon hearing this, Jia Zhutao had a strange smile on her face. She looked at Shuang Bei, whom she was attacking, and said with a smile, "This gentleman has a good eye."

Hearing the other party's personal admission, Ye Yunhao couldn't help but widen his eyes. Fortunately, Shuang Bei helped him block the sword, otherwise it would be too unfair to miss this opportunity because of poisoning.

"This poison sword is the sword technique I learned. Could it be that everyone has forgotten my name so quickly?" Jia Zhutao's voice was crisp and melodious, but the words she said were chilling.

The flowers of the bamboo tree are shaped like peach blossoms, and the leaves are like bamboo. From the roots to the flowers, they all contain toxins. Some people use it to symbolize love that lasts until death, while others use it to describe a beautiful woman with a serpent.

Gong Lian was somewhat interested in the man who suddenly appeared and blocked Jia Zhutao's attack. Although he looked sick, the sword he just struck made it impossible for everyone present to ignore his presence.

Shuang Bei didn't want to take the sword, but he also didn't want Ye Yunhao to lose this opportunity because of poisoning. Now that he had blocked a sword for the opponent, he had no reason to stay here. However, as soon as he stepped off the stage, he was blocked by someone with a sword.

Gong Lian stood in front of Shuang Bei with a sword in hand, sizing him up with interest in his eyes. "My name is Gong Lian. May I know your name?"

"Frost North."

Gong Lian raised his eyebrows slightly. The opponent had not mentioned his sect, nor did he mention taking the sword. It seemed that he was only there to block a sword. Thinking of this, he looked at Jia Zhutao who was standing beside him and said coldly, "The sword is broken, and you are still not leaving."

Although Jia Zhutao was unwilling, her sword was already broken and there was no need for her to stay any longer.

Shuang Bei didn't want to stay in this martial arts arena any longer. He slightly turned sideways to avoid Gong Lian in front of him, but the next moment a cold light flashed across his neck.

"Are you in such a hurry to leave, Your Excellency?" Gong Lian had finally met an opponent that interested him, and he didn't want to let the other party leave just like that.

"What do you want?" Shuang Bei asked.

Gong Lian smiled without saying anything, and turned the long sword in his hand, approaching Shuangbei. Shuangbei leaned back, swept backwards, then turned around and skillfully deflected the opponent's attack with his sword.

The two of them were very fast, almost completing each step in an instant, and Ye Yunhao and the others were completely unable to get in the way.

Frost North kept blocking the opponent's attacks. Looking at the opponent's increasingly excited eyes, Frost North's eyes dimmed. Now it seemed that if he wanted to escape, he could only fight with the opponent.

Shuang Bei, who had figured it out, stopped blocking blindly. With the hem of his clothes spinning slightly, he took the initiative to attack the opponent.

“Not enough.”

Feeling the coldness coming towards him, the smile on Gong Lian's face became more and more genuine. He kept attacking the opponent, never getting tired of it.

"bite..."

During the fight between the two, something fell from Gong Lian's waist.

Gong Lian originally wanted to pick it up, but Shuang Bei took it into his hand with his sword first. Looking at the familiar white jade sachet, Shuang Bei's pupils shrank and a cold look appeared on his face.

"Where did you get this sachet?"

Hearing Shuang Bei's question, a hint of surprise flashed across Gong Lian's eyes, and he kept calculating in his mind the relationship between the other party and that person.

Seeing that Gong Lian didn't answer, Shuang Bei didn't wait for him to speak. He just raised his eyes and looked at the other party. The sword in his hand slightly drew an arc. As he moved, the surroundings gradually became colder. Everyone was surprised to find that a layer of frost appeared around Shuang Bei, making his originally pale face look like ice and snow in winter.

Gong Lian regained his nonchalant expression upon seeing this, he gathered strength in his hands, and the two of them moved forward almost at the same time. In an instant, the powerful sword intent made the clothes of those present rustle.

"I didn't expect to meet such an opponent in this sword-testing competition. It is an honor for me, Gong." Gong Lian's eyes lit up and he smiled as he faced the opponent.

Although Shuang Bei had the upper hand in this duel, Ye Yunhao's expression was not good. He knew his opponent's body well, and using martial arts would only make the opponent's cold poison worse, but he had no way to stop him.

Ye Yunhao remembered the white jade bag. The medicine that Shuangbei gave to the disciples of the Seven Star Island that day was poured out of that white jade bag. The other party had personally said that the medicine was given to him by his friend. Now that this identical white jade bag has appeared, it is no wonder that Shuangbei cares so much about it.

Gong Lian chuckled and wiped the blood off his cheek with his hand. Although he wanted to continue fighting, unfortunately he had other tasks to attend to and he had already been delayed here for too long.

"Do you want to know about this white jade bag? Then follow me." Gong Lian leaped and flew out of the crowd.

Shuang Bei was about to catch up with the other party when Ye Yunhao stopped him. Looking at the other party's worried eyes, he whispered, "Don't worry."

Now that Gong Lian and Shuang Bei have left, only Ye Yunhao and three others are left on the field. It seems that the winner of this sword trial competition will be announced soon.

Gong Lian’s Qinggong was quite good, and Shuangbei followed him. Not long after, they arrived at a ruined temple outside the city.

Gong Lian stood at the temple gate and looked at Shuang Bei and said, "The insects in this man's body are vicious. We didn't have to do anything before his body died. But the medicine is quite special. Although I don't know your identity, you and he don't look like the same kind of people. Now he is in this temple. Whether you want to ask him questions or reminisce, you have to hurry up, otherwise you might end up waiting for his corpse."

Gong Lian left the ruined temple after he finished speaking. As for the man in the temple, his current condition was entirely due to the parasites in his body. He didn't think that the man would survive. He led Shuang Bei here only on a whim. He finally met an opponent who was not annoying. Gong Lian certainly hoped that the other party would not inexplicably become an enemy.

Shuangbei put away his sword and walked into the ruined temple. The statues in the temple had no heads anymore. He continued to walk inside, his eyes fixed on a corner of the temple.

The man in black huddled in the corner, half of his face was covered in blood. He was motionless at this moment, as if he had stopped breathing.

Seeing this, Shuangbei immediately looked forward. After seeing the other person's face clearly, he breathed a sigh of relief. It was not Ayu.

The pills in the opponent's white jade bag had long disappeared, presumably taken away by Gong Lian. Fortunately, he still had a few. After giving them to the opponent, Shuang Bei sealed the opponent's five internal organs acupoints. However, this could only temporarily relieve the insects from gnawing at the opponent's organs.

In order to find out why the other party has the white jade capsule, he must wake him up. After thinking for a moment, Shuang Bei picked up the man. He decided to take the man to the Wanjian Sect. Maybe the miracle doctor there might have a solution.

Meanwhile, the sword contest also came to an end.

After Li Nianran competed with Ji Xianyi and Ye Yunhao, he gave up the opportunity to continue to fight for a ranking. He gave up voluntarily to surprise everyone present. If they continued to fight, it might not be certain who would win or lose.

However, Li Nianran is particular about fate when it comes to swords. He thinks that compared to Wen Dao and Jiu Tian, ​​Gu He is more suitable for him.

The Lone Crane Sword is as white as frost and snow, with a silver glow all around. A lifelike crane is engraved on the hilt. When Li Nianran held the Lone Crane in his hand, everyone realized how well this sword suits Li Nianran. A sword does not have to be the best, but it must be the most suitable.

Ji Xianyi and Ye Yunhao were evenly matched, and the two fought for half an hour. Ye Yunhao became more and more courageous as the fight went on, and Ji Xianyi was just one move away from winning, so Ye Yunhao finally won.

However, Ji Xianyi was not discouraged by this. A young man should have the ambition to soar into the clouds and compete in the vast sky. Perhaps it was Li Nianran's attitude towards the sword that inspired him. He found that he could resonate with the Jiutian in his hand. Ji Xianyi held the Jiutian in his hand and looked forward to the next competition.

After returning from the sword test competition, although Ye Yunhao won the first place, he was not in high spirits, and stayed outside the Wanjian Sect with a heavy heart.

He knew that ordinary people could not do anything to Shuang Bei, but the cold poison was like gunpowder that could explode at any time. When Ye Yunhao thought about the possibility of the cold poison breaking out, he could not calm down at all.

Fortunately, Ye Yunhao didn't have to wait too long before he saw a familiar figure running towards him. Seeing the man in Shuang Bei's arms, Ye Yunhao was stunned. Could this be Shuang Bei's friend?

"Can you help me invite Mrs. Qin?"

Outside the guest room, Ye Yunhao looked at Shuang Bei, a hint of confusion flashed across his eyes. After a moment, he asked hesitantly, "Who is he?"

Shuang Bei shook his head, frowning and then relaxing his brows, "I don't know either."

Ye Yunhao breathed a sigh of relief. This person had the same white jade bag as Shuang Bei, and maybe he knew the current whereabouts of Shuang Bei's friend.

Soon Qin Hanmeng pushed the door and walked out. She didn't expect that in just a few days she would encounter so many difficulties one after another.

"He will wake up in half an hour. I don't know much about silkworms. I can only suppress it for him for half a month. After half a month, the silkworms will gnaw at his heart, and then I will have no way to deal with it." Qin Hanmeng sighed. Both the cold poison and the silkworm infection gave her a headache.

Thinking of this, she took out a bottle of medicine from the medicine box and handed it to Shuang Bei, "Take one pill before each exercise, it can suppress the cold poison."

Shuang Bei looked at the medicine bottle handed over and said softly, "Thank you, Madam Qin."

Ye Yunhao on the side looked at the medicine bottle with surprise. With this medicine, he no longer had to worry about the other party. When he saw the medicine bottle, the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose slightly.

Qin Hanmeng, who saw this scene, felt somewhat helpless. She softly instructed, "Xiaoye has worked hard today. Now that Master Shuang has returned safely, you can finally rest assured. Remember to rest early."

The tips of Ye Yunhao's ears turned red and he nodded randomly.

After Qin Hanmeng left, Shuangbei looked at the ground in the other person's hand and asked with a slight smile on his face: "Congratulations, Brother Ye."

Ye Yunhao's eyes curled up, revealing his neat teeth.