Becoming a Saint by Touching Corpses

Chapter 517: Chapter 494: Winner in Life

“Dear daughter, you finally decided to come?” ’One Palm River’ Li Weizhou, normally stern and unsmiling,

softened considerably in demeanor and flashed a warm smile when his daughter appeared.

“Father is choosing a husband for me, which relates closely to me, how could I not come and take a look?” Miss Li Shishi replied coyly.

“Dear daughter, what do you think of that scholar on the stage?”

“I observe his footwork is somewhat unsteady, indicating that his Inner Strength cultivation is not yet complete, likely limited by what he learned at home.

However, he shows considerable talent in battle arts, his aptitude could be considered outstanding.” Miss Li Shishi pondered for a moment before slowly giving her assessment.

“Not so, not so. His battle skills seem impressive, but that’s only because the gap in Realm between him and his opponent isn’t wide.

If he were to face someone with thirty to fifty years of Inner Strength, he might stand no chance.” Li Weizhou shook his head and said, “I wish to find you a suitor who is a disciple from one of the four major sects, with a solid foundation and the potential to reach the pinnacle.

This boy may have some skills, but he lacks potential. He could be a gate recipient, but certainly not fit to be my son-in-law.”

“Indeed, the Li Family’s foundation is lacking. The ones who have come this time are just a bunch of nobodies, none of whom catch my eye!”

The Manor Master of Yun Jin Mountain Manor, indeed, has a discerning eye, wishing to recruit promising talents from the four major sects as his son-in-law.

Yet unexpectedly, only third or fourth-rate individuals have been attracted.

Even as his daughter heard these words, she merely smiled slightly, without offering any comments.

At this moment,

a figure in white appeared like a startling swan, lightly touching the air with his toes, his clothes fluttering as he gracefully landed on the platform.

The crowd was thrilled by this sight.

“It’s Lightweight Skill, a big shot has arrived!”

“So young and already mastering Lightweight Skill, must be a disciple of a top sect?”

This person seemed to be in his early twenties, dressed in a scholar’s robe, with a square cap, gentle and sophisticated, with features as fine as jade.

Even Wang Yukai, known as handsome, couldn’t help but feel a sense of inferiority upon seeing this person.

He introduced himself: “I am Liu Yafei, a disciple of the Haoran Sect.”

The mention of ’Haoran Sect’ sent waves through those present.

“Turns out he’s a prodigy of the four major sects, now this will be a spectacle!”

“What surprise could there be? A disciple of the four major sects appears, who could possibly rival them?”

“Unfortunately for Young Master Wang, his luck is bad, encountering someone from the Haoran Sect…”

Wenxin Valley, Haoran Sect, Yun Kong Temple, and the Dominating Sword Manor are the four major martial arts sects, with long-standing traditions and vast reserves of strength, their influence even rivaling the current court.

Therefore, no one had high hopes for Wang Yukai, all assumed he would undoubtedly lose.

The Manor Master of Yun Jin Mountain Manor, Li Weizhou, was so excited his face flushed red, nearly leaping from his seat.

This was exactly the son-in-law from the four major sects he wished to recruit, wasn’t it almost his dream come true?

He turned to look at his daughter, only to find her expression still calm, without any sign of excitement.

“Dear daughter, what do you think of this Haoran Sect disciple Liu Yafei?”

“The contest is not yet over, he may not necessarily win against Young Master Wang.”

“How is that possible?” Li Weizhou chuckled, “Liu Yafei has already mastered Lightweight Skill. Even if his abilities haven’t reached the top tier, they’re at least at the second-tier peak, not far behind your father.

With such talent, he would undoubtedly be a key disciple in the Haoran Sect, how could he lose to Wang Yukai.”

“Yet I feel Wang Yukai appears more agreeable,” her words rendered Li Weizhou momentarily stunned.

On the platform, Wang Yukai and Haoran Sect disciple Liu Yafei were in a standoff.

He already felt the urge to retreat.

Wang Yukai knew his own limits, knowing he wasn’t even a third-rate master, and even with the mysterious Liu Shu’s assistance, he wouldn’t be a match for Liu Yafei.

At this moment, he again heard the familiar voice beside his ear: “Brother Wang, do you wish to marry the Manor Master’s daughter?”

Wang Yukai was taken aback, could Liu Shu really have a solution?

He turned to look again at the Manor Master’s daughter, meeting her serene, beautiful eyes.

At this moment of eye contact, both felt a slight stir in their hearts.

Wang Yukai decided then, he would give it his all and trust Liu Shu!

Liu Yafei, looking at his opponent, showed a hint of disdain in his eyes: “Young Hero Wang, you’ve sparred with many heroes, would you like to rest a while before the next match?”

Feeling the contempt, Wang Yukai’s spirit rose in defiance.

You may be a prodigy of the four major sects, but I also have a sage on my side, today I may not lose to you.

“No need, rather, Young Hero Liu, having traveled a long way, you must have exerted much energy.” Wang Yukai continued, “How about this, I’ll let you have ten moves first, how about it?”

At these words, the surrounding was all abuzz.

This Liu Yafei was exceptionally skilled, letting ten moves was too audacious, even if One Palm River was on the stage, he might not be able to manage it.

And the Manor Master of Yun Jin Mountain Manor, Li Weizhou, frowned: “What’s this boy trying to pull?”

Liu Yafei listened, and his face showed even more unabashed anger.

“Alright! Alright! Since Brother Wang is so ’polite,’ I can’t be stingy either.

If I can’t defeat Brother Wang within ten moves, I will actively admit defeat!”

As soon as he finished speaking, the world in front of Liu Yafei seemed to sway for a moment without leaving a trace.

He found that Wang Yukai had instantly changed positions, already at his right side, and couldn’t help but leap towards him.

At the same time, he stirred up a gust with his palm, intending to overpower him with absolute strength.

Unexpectedly, Wang Yukai drew the long sword from his waist and stabbed towards Liu Yafei’s ribs at an extremely tricky angle, forcing him to step back uncomfortably.

“Hmph, didn’t you say you would let me have ten moves?” Liu Yafei couldn’t help but quip sarcastically.

Of course, he was unwilling to suffer a setback and attacked again.

This time, he used his Lightweight Skill, moving at a speed far beyond ordinary, rushing behind Wang Yukai in the blink of an eye and striking towards his back.

However, it seemed like Wang Yukai had eyes on his back, as his body suddenly leaned forward.

He rolled like a carp and once again stabbed fiercely at Liu Yafei’s wrist with his sword, forcing him to retreat again.

“Great swordsmanship!”

Liu Yafei couldn’t help but praise.

He hadn’t expected Wang Yukai to be much more difficult than imagined, but this only energized his fighting spirit.

The more formidable the opponent, the greater the sense of achievement upon defeating him and winning the beauty’s favor.

However, while battling so fiercely with Wang Yukai, why were the surroundings so quiet?

Below the stage, it was dead silent, everyone was staring in dumbfounded amazement at one spot.

There, Liu Yafei was fiercely fighting the air alone, the fierce wind from his palms blowing the dust on the stage to the side, and occasionally talking to the air…

Meanwhile, less than ten paces away, Wang Yukai was standing with his hands behind his back, leisurely watching the performance.

Li Weizhou also had a strange expression: “Could it be that this disciple of the Hao Ran Sect has some mental problem?”

No matter how impressive the background, if the mind wasn’t sound, he would never marry his daughter to such a person.

On stage, ten moves had passed, and the scene before Liu Yafei transformed, bringing him back to reality.

He stood there dumbfounded, looking around.

He saw various complex expressions including disdain, astonishment, sympathy, and schadenfreude, along with Wang Yukai standing with his hands behind his back.

In an instant, Liu Yafei understood everything.

Just now, he was somehow entranced, flailing wildly at the air—had he not just brought great shame to his sect!

He didn’t know that there was something called illusion in this world.

“Ah!!”

Liu Yafei screamed, dashed off the stage, and vanished.

Everyone blankly stared at Wang Yukai on the stage.

Knowing that from this day forward, the martial world had gained another young hero!

At that moment, Miss Li Shishi from Yunjin Manor suddenly stood up, gracefully walked towards Wang Yukai on the stage, displaying an enchanting smile.

Wang Yukai was visibly excited, as if in a dream.

Below the stage, his former fiancée Wu Rong watched this unfold with a twisted expression.

Originally, she did not think much of this country bumpkin.

But after he defeated her brother, subtle changes had occurred.

Now, this former fiancé had defeated a disciple of the four major sects and would surely become world-renowned.

He was also about to marry the Miss of Yunjin Manor, whose family background and beauty far surpassed her own.

A wave of regret rose in Wu Rong’s heart; if only she had…

Below the stage, Lou Yi watched as Wang Yukai, who was about to marry a beautiful and wealthy partner and reach the pinnacle of life, experienced a significant turning point in his fate.

’Truly a winner in life,’ Lou Yi smiled and sighed.

Meeting him had destined Wang Yukai for an extraordinary life.

Of course, it also had to do with his virtuous nature.

However, there are many good-hearted people in this world, yet few become winners in life.

Lou Yi calculated on his fingers, suddenly his eyes lit up.

The whereabouts of the Three-Hearted Exquisite Pearl were now revealed to him; it was among the bridal dowry of Miss Yun from Yunjin Manor.

Wasn’t the treasure now within his grasp?

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