I Have Medicine

Chapter 549 - (Chang Heyue) A Son-in-Law Who Rides a Dragon.

Wu Yingyuan cupped her fists towards the three men: “May I ask which senior brother would like to go first?”

The three men exchanged looks with the others.

Then, Sun Ziwen spoke in a gentle voice: “Let me go first.” He glanced at the other two.

Although the other two were also competitors, they had no objections and even nodded in agreement:

“Let Brother Sun go first.”

“Quickly lose, so I can take over!”

Afterward, Sun Ziwen immediately leaped onto the combat stage.

Wu Yingyuan’s graceful figure shifted slightly as she stood opposite him, her aura steadily rising, fully prepared to engage in battle.

Gu Zuo, witnessing this scene, was somewhat surprised.

[Big Brother, they are all suitors of Miss Wu, shouldn’t they be unwilling to give an inch? Leaving aside the more composed one, at least the arrogant one shouldn’t be so easily yielding.]

Well, he himself was a male, and understood that when facing someone you were interested in, everyone tended to show off like peacocks, getting all fired up. The behavior of these two men was very strange.

Gongyi Tianheng’s eyes flashed with a hint of a smile.

[Miss Wu is not an easy opponent to deal with.]

Gu Zuo froze for a moment.

Gongyi Tianheng’s voice continued to reach him.

[Among the three present, Sun Ziwen is the oldest.]

Gu Zuo was initially puzzled, then carefully reflected on his big brother’s words. Slowly, he began to understand.

MSun Ziwen was 28 years old, and the other two were 26. Despite their similar statuses and positions, the three were on roughly the same level of cultivation, indicating that, even though all of them were elite-level cultivators, Sun Ziwen was still slightly weaker.

However, Sun Ziwen had feelings for Wu Yingyuan, and he wanted to go first to ensure he could pass quickly, so as not to be influenced by the earlier matches. Even a slight admiration for the opponent’s strength could erode his confidence.

As for Chang Heyue and Ge Shijing, allowing Sun Ziwen to make the first move was surely because they didn’t want to leave a bad impression on Wu Yingyuan. After all, they were people of status, and if they insisted on challenging after someone else had already spoken up, wouldn’t that appear rather rude?

Moreover, they were well aware of Wu Yingyuan’s terrifying strength. Although they each had a small advantage in cultivation, they knew they had to be extremely cautious. If they underestimated her and were defeated by her, it would be incredibly embarrassing. By letting Sun Ziwen go first, they could consider it as a way to test the waters, allowing them to feel firsthand just how formidable Wu Yingyuan truly was.

With these thoughts in mind, they naturally said little.

At this point, Sun Ziwen and Wu Yingyuan had already begun their battle.

Wu Yingyuan held two halberds, her brows glowing with a fierce red light as she spun and struck at Sun Ziwen. Sun Ziwen, on the other hand, wielded a sword, slender and elegant, his every movement as graceful as his demeanor.

Wherever the tip of Sun Ziwen’s sword pointed, clouds of light appeared, and a gentle breeze swept through, transforming the entire combat stage into a clear sky with white clouds, as if the weather had become perfectly serene. In contrast, Wu Yingyuan’s moves exuded a terrifying aura, and her presence dyed the opposite side of the stage with a murderous energy. However, this dark aura couldn’t cross over into the clear sky and clouds, resulting in a standoff where half of the stage remained clear and the other half was filled with a murderous light.

Although Sun Ziwen’s strength and fighting spirit were not on par with Wu Yingyuan’s, his cultivation level was two small realms higher than hers. This made their battle somewhat evenly matched. Particularly, Sun Ziwen’s defense was exceptional, and even with Wu Yingyuan’s full force, she couldn’t break through his defenses in a short time

Thus, Wu Yingyuan’s movements grew faster and more urgent as she continuously pushed herself to her limits, using several unique moves to force Sun Ziwen into retreat.

Gongyi Tianheng watched this scene and spoke up: “This person is lacking in many ways.”

Gu Zuo was surprised. “Big Brother, are you saying he’s going to lose?”

Gongyi Tianheng shook his head slightly. “Not exactly.”

Gu Zuo was confused. “Then what is it?”

Gongyi Tianheng said, “This man’s willpower isn’t as strong as Miss Wu’s. While they are evenly matched for now, I fear it won’t be long before Miss Wu leaves him behind. Furthermore, what Miss Wu has done doesn’t align well with this man’s martial arts. Unless Miss Wu defeats both of the men behind him, otherwise…”

Gu Zuo nodded, understanding his older brother’s point. But what puzzled him was why his brother was saying this in front of the judges of the Eight Desolations City?

Over there, Wu Zhenhuang sighed, “Indeed, among the three, he is the least suitabl

Gongyi Tianheng then smiled and said, “Could it be that Lord Wu already has a chosen son-in-law in mind?”

Wu Zhenhuang replied, “Let’s wait and see for now.”

Then, Gu Zuo and Gongyi Tianheng communicated through voice transmission.

[Big Brother, are you… concerned about Miss Wu’s future?]

He asked this not out of jealousy, but because it wasn’t like his big brother to bring up such matters. So, he was merely curious.

Gongyi Tianheng smiled and glanced at Gu Zuo.

[Sun Ziwen’s Silver Wing City is located to the west of Eight Desolations City. While it doesn’t face the foreign races as directly as Eight Desolations City does, there are still occasional clashes with them. If we think about it, the two cities could be considered natural allies.]

Gu Zuo’s heart tightened.

[Big Brother, are you trying to gauge how much of the marriage proposal is based on a political alliance?]

Gongyi Tianheng gave a barely noticeable nod.

[If it’s primarily about an alliance, then when considering future matters, Silver Wing City will need to be watched more closely. If there’s no real intention of forming an alliance, then we just need to keep an eye on things, without making any overt moves.]

Gu Zuo understood.

If the marriage proposal were mostly about an alliance, then Sun Ziwen would be the best choice, because the two cities would be natural allies with shared enemies. Even though Sun Ziwen was slightly inferior to the other two, he wasn’t far behind and would still be a suitable marriage candidate. But since Wu Zhenhuang had pointed out that Sun Ziwen was the least suitable, and had not avoided discussing it… that meant Wu Yingyuan’s marriage partner might still involve some consideration of political ties, but ultimately, those considerations weren’t very strong.

Still, as for others, it was enough to know all this.

In the end, everything was about ensuring the next three years went smoothly and making great achievements.

Next, Sun Ziwen managed to suppress Wu Yingyuan. If Wu Yingyuan had wanted to go all out, she could have, but now wasn’t the time for that, so she readily admitted defeat.

However, after winning, Sun Ziwen didn’t show much joy—only he knew the immense pressure he felt facing Wu Yingyuan. And this pressure, though he still admired her, made him somewhat hesitant about marrying her.

Because he could already anticipate that in the future, he would probably be unable to keep up with Wu Yingyuan’s progress. A strong woman and a weaker man might not cause issues for some couples, but for him, he was unwilling.

However, Sun Ziwen still felt a sense of reluctance in his heart, so he smiled at Wu Yingyuan.

Wu Yingyuan complimented, “Young Lord Sun’s strength is indeed impressive. I, a younger sister, humbly accept defeat. Please rest for now.”

Sun Ziwen also said, “Miss Wu is young, yet your strength is truly admirable.”

With that, Sun Ziwen sat down to the side.

Up to this point, he was the only one who had passed the preliminary test. As the “seed player” who had been discussed from the very beginning, his success didn’t surprise anyone.

Next, Chang Heyue and Ge Shijing exchanged glances.

Chang Heyue stood up and said, “Please, Miss Wu, rest for a moment. Once your inner energy is restored and fatigue is gone, I shall challenge you again.”

Ge Shijing remained proud and said nothing.

Since the first one wasn’t him, the second and third didn’t matter much either. He considered himself a disciple of a bronze-ranked power, and entering last would make his appearance seem even more prestigious. He was quite content with this arrangement.

Wu Yingyuan, being a woman of great respect for her opponents, and with this matter relating to her lifelong prospects, sat cross-legged, taking a pill to recover her energy quickly.

Gu Zuo, seeing this, turned to glance at Gongyi Tianheng.

Gongyi Tianheng nodded slightly.

Gu Zuo flipped his hand, and a small jade vial appeared in his palm. He turned and handed it to Wu Zhenhuang, saying, “If Lord Wu doesn’t mind, please accept this. It is a small token of my support for Miss Wu.”

When Wu Zhenhuang saw the small jade vial, he immediately recognized that it contained a pill. He remembered the reputation of this pharmacist, Pill Slaughterer Profound Shadow, and his heart stirred. He quickly opened the vial and gently sniffed.

The fragrance of the pill was overwhelming, rich and pure, without any impurities—indeed, it was the flawless pill!

Wu Zhenhuang hastily said, “Thank you, Pharmacist Gu, for your generous gift.”

Gu Zuo replied, “It’s just a small pill, nothing worth mentioning.”

Wu Zhenhuang quickly handed the pill to Wu Yingyuan.

Wu Yingyuan had been watching the scene and hurriedly poured the pill into her mouth.

In an instant, a refreshing stream of energy flowed into her abdomen. Her depleted qi sea quickly filled with power, and the discomfort in her body vanished as the fatigue faded away…

In just about a quarter of an hour, Wu Yingyuan had fully recovered to her peak condition!

Then, Wu Yingyuan began to battle against Chang Heyue.

Chang Heyue was usually very composed in his actions, but once on the battle stage, he wielded a bronze staff. As soon as he held it, his entire aura turned wild, swinging the bronze staff in such a way that it became a whirlwind. The shadows of the staff were dense, creating booming sounds as the air vibrated. Each time he leaped, the staff crashed down fiercely, with every strike more brutal than the last.

When Wu Yingyuan fought against Sun Ziwen, she could still hold her ground through sheer momentum, engaging in a tense battle of attrition. However, when facing Chang Heyue, she had never been able to seize the initiative from the start.

Chang Heyue treated her not as a woman he admired but as a foe to be fought with full effort. If an ordinary woman had seen this, she might have doubted his feelings for her, but Wu Yingyuan, instead, felt her fighting spirit rise, and the battle became even fiercer.

Chang Heyue’s staff technique seemed to require the accumulation of intense, murderous energy, demanding great willpower—exactly the same as Wu Yingyuan’s style. As they clashed, the murderous aura around them almost seemed to solidify into something tangible.