Chapter 31: A Friendly Spar with Xiao Yu
Below the stage, Xiao Yu looked at the golden characters on the stage, her red lips slightly parted, her face filled with shock.
He really reached Three Stars!
In just one year, he had caught up to her level!
Xiao Yan's eyes also widened. In the past, he always thought that his third brother had no flaws other than his training.
Now, he felt that his third brother was flawless, with no weaknesses to be found.
Handsome, capable, with terrifying talent for cultivation.
Truly invincible!
In Xun'er's eyes, a golden spark flashed, and she, too, was filled with surprise.
Earlier, when she glanced at Brother Xiao Yuan, he was indeed a Two-Star Fighter.
But how did he become a Three-Star Fighter when he stepped onto the stage?
No, it wasn't after he got on the stage; it must have happened before he returned to his seat.
Did he break through after leaving with Ya Fei Jie earlier?
Such terrifying talent.
"Second Elder?"
Seeing the second elder stunned, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but smile slightly and called out.
"Oh!"
The second elder snapped back to his senses, giving a sheepish smile, then cleared his throat and proceeded with the ceremony.
"Ahem, the re-examination of the ceremony is complete. According to the usual rules, Xiao Yuan will now accept a challenge. The challenger's rank cannot exceed that of a Three-Star Fighter. Who will step forward?"
The second elder originally planned to say that the challenger's rank couldn't exceed the Fighter rank, but after thinking about Xiao Yuan's strength, he quickly changed his words.
At this, the entire venue fell silent.
The younger generation of the Xiao family exchanged glances, not daring to speak a word.
Someone with a few segments of Fighting Qi challenging a Three-Star Fighter? Even without Xiao Yuan's mastery of Dou Techniques, they would never stand a chance.
If it came down to it, the only one who could possibly match Xiao Yuan was Xun'er, but she would never be bored enough to challenge him.
"I'll do it!"
Suddenly, a familiar voice rang out.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yuan sighed. This was definitely going to cause trouble!
Below, Xiao Yan and Xun'er both stared at Xiao Yu, who had stood up, equally stunned. Sister, this is the coming-of-age ceremony! Why are you making a scene?
Seeing Xiao Yu so eager, Xiao Yuan helplessly looked toward the second elder.
Who would have thought that the second elder would be smiling at Xiao Yu instead and said with a grin, "Sure, you two are both Three-Star Fighters, so a spar between you is just right. But keep it light!"
"Okay!"
Xiao Yu had impulsively stood up, but when she heard the second elder's approval, she eagerly jumped onto the stage, stored her long sword in her spatial ring, and took a stance.
On the high platform, the eldest elder also had a faint smile on his face.
It seemed like his granddaughter's judgment was spot on! Heh!
"No, Second Elder, aren't you going to ask if I'm willing to accept this?"
Xiao Yuan said with a helpless smile.
"You brat, stop acting coy. Let's get started!"
The second elder glared at Xiao Yuan and then stepped aside, allowing the two to take their positions.
"Hmph, let me test you properly and see if you've only been cultivating your Fighting Qi without practicing any Dou Techniques!"
Xiao Yu's lips curled into a smile as she hummed lightly.
"Xiao Yu Jie, don't cry if you lose later!"
Xiao Yuan smiled faintly as he circulated his Fighting Qi. A cold aura started to emanate from his body.
"Ice attribute Fighting Qi."
It was the first time Xiao Yu had seen Xiao Yuan make a move, and a hint of surprise appeared in her eyes.
Xiao Yu didn't underestimate him. As soon as she returned home, she had asked Xiao Ning for information about Xiao Yuan, and later even sought out her grandfather, the eldest elder of the Xiao family, to inquire about him.
So, she had heard about the time Xiao Yuan took on two opponents of the Nine-Star rank and defeated them with his eight segments of Fighting Qi.
Thus, Xiao Yu immediately began to circulate her own Water attribute Fighting Qi and then shouted sharply, charging at Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yuan remained calm, stepping back with his Dragon Step and dodging Xiao Yu's first attack.
Watching Xiao Yuan's swift reaction, Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction. This was certainly the skill of a Three-Star Fighter.
Since that was the case, she could now attack with all her might!
With a thought, Xiao Yu swung her long, sexy leg toward Xiao Yuan.
Xiao Yu had always been somewhat narcissistic about her long legs, and indeed, they were attention-grabbing. Though currently hidden under her school pants, the long legs were even more alluring when partially concealed, subtly teasing the eyes.
Whoosh!
Hearing the sound of wind rushing toward him, Xiao Yuan remained completely unfazed.
Against an opponent of the same rank, Xiao Yu's attack was certainly fierce.
But to Xiao Yuan, her attacks were somewhat lacking.
It was clear that Xiao Yu was using a leg technique Dou Technique, but the level seemed to be only at the Yellow rank advanced.
Xiao Yuan's movement Dou Technique, however, was at the Xuan rank low level, and coupled with his terrifying talent for training Dou Techniques, Xiao Yuan could easily spot the gaps in Xiao Yu's leg technique, which should have been as continuous as a wave but instead appeared like a choppy, lagging video.
In simpler terms, Xiao Yu's attacks, in Xiao Yuan's eyes, were not much different from a thug's wild punches.
Such a leg technique? Wasn't it easy to avoid?
But!
Xiao Yuan didn't dodge.
After filling his palm with Fighting Qi, Xiao Yuan side-stepped Xiao Yu's kick, and as she exerted the last of her force, he grabbed her ankle.
Hmm, even her ankle is smooth!
Xiao Yu didn't expect Xiao Yuan to catch her leg so quickly. She gasped as she felt a chilling sensation on her ankle. Looking at it with her peripheral vision, she saw black frost spreading from his hand, slowly extending outward. A numbing sensation also began to spread across her ankle.
Seeing this, Xiao Yu's face changed slightly, and with a burst of Fighting Qi in her leg, she shook off Xiao Yuan's hand and retreated to put some distance between them.
Looking at Xiao Yu's serious expression, Xiao Yuan couldn't help but smile.
He then stepped into the Dragon Step again and quickly rushed toward Xiao Yu, landing a punch.
Yellow rank advanced Dou Technique, Iron Mountain Fist!
Xiao Yu's pupils contracted, and she quickly raised her arm to block.
However, Xiao Yuan's fist shifted into a palm in an instant, releasing much of the force. Then, like a butterfly through flowers, he maneuvered around Xiao Yu's arm and pressed forward, sending her stumbling backward.
Yellow rank low-level Dou Technique, Shattered Stone Palm.
The feeling was a bit awkward... No, this is bad!
"Xiao Yu Jie, I didn't mean..."
Realizing the situation, Xiao Yuan hurriedly prepared to apologize.
If he hadn't released some of the force, Xiao Yu might have been injured, but the position of his palm had been somewhat awkward, and now, with the release of force, it seemed like he was intentionally taking advantage.
There's no denying, the hand did feel a bit strange...
"I lost."
Xiao Yu steadied herself, her expression unreadable, but Xiao Yuan noticed that her ears had turned slightly red.
Below, the crowd watched in confusion as Xiao Yuan and Xiao Yu exchanged just a few moves, yet the outcome was already decided.
What happened just now?
(END CHAPTER)
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