Chapter 60: Arrival

Chapter 60: Chapter 60: Arrival

"What?" The anger on Lin Jie’s face instantly shifted to stunned disbelief. He simply couldn’t believe Yi Xiaoyao’s words.

But then, after he watched Yi Xiaoyao perform the swordsmanship right in front of him, he was left standing there, completely dumbfounded.

Mastering two extremely dangerous forms of swordsmanship in a single night was already incredible. But what truly horrified Lin Jie was that Yi Xiaoyao had actually modified and created these two techniques himself!

"He’s a true demon!"

After being stunned for a long while, Lin Jie finally came to his senses and could only utter that single sentence.

Luo Yi’s beautiful eyes, as she looked at Yi Xiaoyao, were also filled with boundless admiration, even though her Cultivation was much higher than his.

In the end, Lin Jie left behind an Elixir and departed in a hurry.

If he stayed any longer, he would surely begin to question his very existence, and his Dao heart would become unstable.

"Senior Sister, what’s wrong with Senior Lin Jie?"

Yi Xiaoyao asked Luo Yi, looking puzzled at Lin Jie’s desolate-looking back as he departed.

Hearing this, Luo Yi gave a wry, mournful smile. "You’ll never be able to understand how Master and I feel right now."

Yi Xiaoyao nodded, only half-understanding. He then picked up the Elixir that Lin Jie had just left behind.

"That’s a Foundation Pill. It’s an Elixir used by Foundation Establishment Realm Cultivators when they advance. Master went to the Pill Hall specifically to get it for you," Luo Yi explained.

Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes lit up, and he smiled. "With this Foundation Pill, my chances of defeating Shi Tong are even greater!"

"What? You’re going to defeat Shi Tong?" Luo Yi’s beautiful eyes flashed.

"Senior Sister, you know Shi Tong too?"

"Of course I do. Two years ago, when I was on a mission, that man tried to take advantage of me while I was severely injured. The scar on his face? I’m the one who gave it to him."

Luo Yi said hatefully, "Afterward, I reported the matter. The Law Enforcement Hall sentenced Shi Tong to five years of confinement, but I recently heard his master, Cultivator Duan, managed to get him out early."

Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes narrowed. ’So Shi Tong is that despicable, and he’s even Cultivator Duan’s disciple.’

"Senior Sister, since Shi Tong has offended you before, I’ll be fighting him in nine days. Will you come?" Yi Xiaoyao asked.

"Alright. Your Senior Sister will definitely be there."

Luo Yi wasn’t the least bit worried that Yi Xiaoyao would be no match for Shi Tong, and she nodded in agreement.

A cold glint flashed in Yi Xiaoyao’s eyes. ’In nine days, maybe I’ll do more than just defeat Shi Tong.’

...

For the next nine days, Yi Xiaoyao focused on his Cultivation day and night. He originally wasn’t confident he could break through to the Second Realm of Foundation Establishment within nine days. However, after taking the Foundation Pill Lin Jie had left for him, Yi Xiaoyao smoothly broke through on the eighth day.

On the final day, Yi Xiaoyao practiced his Swordsmanship in the courtyard to consolidate his Cultivation.

In the afternoon, just as Yi Xiaoyao was holding the Nine Swords of Slaughter and trying to comprehend its second form, Jin Sanbao suddenly came running over in a panic.

"Xiaoyao, Xiaoyao."

Yi Xiaoyao looked up and saw Xuan Mo following behind him. Both of them looked extremely anxious.

"What’s wrong?" Yi Xiaoyao asked.

Jin Sanbao caught his breath and said, "I just heard someone saw Shi Tong at the training grounds! His true Cultivation is the fifth realm of Foundation Establishment! You were right!"

Yi Xiaoyao’s expression didn’t change in the slightest. He just nodded and said, "Oh."

Jin Sanbao and Xuan Mo exchanged a glance, their hearts finally settling. The day of the arranged battle was tomorrow. Since Yi Xiaoyao was so calm, it must mean he was completely confident.

...

「The next day.」

Early in the morning, a large number of disciples had already gathered at the training grounds. Even some disciples with considerably high Cultivation had made a special trip to watch.

Ten days ago, Yi Xiaoyao had defeated a senior disciple despite being at a lower level. While the news wasn’t earth-shattering, it had caught the attention of many disciples.

And now, many people were extremely interested in the ten-day duel arranged between Yi Xiaoyao and Shi Tong.

"I heard Shi Tong’s real Cultivation is the fifth realm of Foundation Establishment. Isn’t it ridiculous for him to challenge a newcomer?"

"What’s even more ridiculous is that the newcomer, Yi Xiaoyao, not only accepted the challenge but also gave up the more advantageous terms to fight Shi Tong in a fair duel."

"Look, Shi Tong’s here."

The crowd looked over in unison.

Shi Tong sauntered over, his expression and gait exuding a nonchalant arrogance. He strolled to the center of the training grounds and stopped.

"Yi Xiaoyao, get out here!"

Shi Tong shouted toward the crowd.

Everyone scanned the area, but there was no sign of Yi Xiaoyao.

’He had accidentally revealed his true Cultivation a few days ago. What if Yi Xiaoyao heard the news and is now too scared to fight? What should I do then?’

At this thought, Shi Tong glanced at Cultivator Duan, who was standing in the shadows.

Cultivator Duan shook his head. From what he knew of him, Yi Xiaoyao would definitely come.

Just then, a sudden commotion broke out in the crowd.

A tall, enchanting figure walked over, capturing the gazes of every disciple present.

"It’s Luo Yi! Why is she here too? Could she be interested in this duel?"

"I don’t care if she’s interested or not! All I know is I’m very interested in her!"

"No kidding! Luo Yi is the number one beauty of our Seven Kills Star Hall. If she would just say a word to me, I’d willingly give up ten years of my life."

Luo Yi’s appearance stirred the hearts of all the male disciples.

When Shi Tong saw Luo Yi, his eyes immediately locked onto her. He had been confined for two years because of this very woman!

However, Shi Tong didn’t resent Luo Yi, because he was simply too infatuated with her.

"Luo Yi, are you here to see me?"

Shi Tong shouted to Luo Yi with a wide grin. He was filled with hope. ’Could it be? Has Luo Yi had a change of heart about me?’

Unfortunately, Luo Yi didn’t even glance back at him. Instead, she looked in another direction.

Everyone followed Luo Yi’s gaze to see a figure as sharp as a sword, with two people following behind him, walking their way.

"Yi Xiaoyao! He really came!"

The crowd began to murmur again, but in the next moment, everyone’s jaws dropped in disbelief.

They watched as Luo Yi walked to Yi Xiaoyao’s side, looped her arm through his, and even gave his cheek a little pinch.

The goddess of their hearts was being so intimate with this newcomer!

The gazes of all the male disciples, filled with a mixture of jealousy and rage, threatened to bore holes through Yi Xiaoyao. They wished they could take his place.

At that moment, Yi Xiaoyao also felt the flames of jealousy from all directions and couldn’t help but smile wryly in his heart.

"So, Senior Sister, you’re this popular, huh? But you’ve made me public enemy number one."

Yi Xiaoyao said to Luo Yi helplessly.

Luo Yi pouted coquettishly and said, "Junior Brother, you’re so heartless. You’re the one who asked me to come, and now you’re complaining about me?"

Yi Xiaoyao chuckled, but he was suddenly interrupted by a low, furious roar.

"Yi Xiaoyao! Fight me!"

Shi Tong looked as if he was about to grind his teeth to dust. He had pursued Luo Yi for so many years. He could accept her ignoring him just now, because she treated everyone else the same way.

But seeing her act so intimately with Yi Xiaoyao was something Shi Tong absolutely could not accept!

In his jealous rage, he wanted to defeat Yi Xiaoyao immediately!

Yi Xiaoyao looked at Shi Tong, then said to Luo Yi, "Senior Sister, wait for me for a moment."

"Mm."

Luo Yi nodded. She was quite curious to see just how this Junior Brother of hers was going to defeat the disgusting Shi Tong.