Chapter 569
The two clashed like soldiers, pressing forward without hesitation, their strikes aiming directly at each other’s vital points. If they continued, both would surely be severely injured or lose their lives. At this point, the best outcome would be for both to retreat simultaneously.
However, the result was that Mo Lie felt a surge of panic first, and his body retreated before the other’s.
His retreat brought a smile to his opponent’s face, and the previously relentless attack shot forward once more. Although Mo Lie swiftly dodged to avoid the vital strike, one blow still smashed into his arm. With a loud crack, his body was sent flying backwards. He spat out a mouthful of blood and staggered for over ten metres before finally regaining his footing.
His arm was streaked with blood. He clutched it with his other hand, his face twisted in pain.
“You have been generous!” his opponent said with a smile, bowing his fists towards Mo Lie.
Watching this, Ye Chu could not help but shake his head. Mo Lie simply lacked experience. Judging by the exchange just now, both could have advanced another ten centimetres before retreating swiftly. Ye Chu believed that if they had pushed forward another fraction, the Martial Pavilion cultivator would inevitably have retreated. He had no need to throw his life away. But Mo Lie lost his nerve first, which caused him to retreat and dodge prematurely. Having lost the initiative, only getting one arm broken was considered a rather good outcome. If Ye Chu had been the one attacking, that strike would have gripped his throat. “I told you your eldest brother lacks experience, yet you refuse to believe me!” Ye Chu said with a smile, looking at Mo Qi. His gaze swept over her charming and alluring figure. He thought that with Yang Hui and Yang Ning not around, his eyes had grown rather dull, so he had not expected Mo Qi to serve as a pleasant sight for his eyes.
“Shut up! My brother is at least better than you!” Mo Qi snorted, glaring at Ye Chu.
Ye Chu shrugged and said nothing more. Only Du Liang glanced at Ye Chu, finding it hard to understand how Ye Chu could judge the situation so accurately. Du Liang knew a little about Ye Chu. He did not believe that Ye Chu had just been making a lucky guess!
“Hahaha! Is there no one left in your pavilion? Is this all the esteemed first disciple is capable of?” the Martial Pavilion disciple laughed, looking at Mo Lie. “Let me give you some advice. Cultivating in isolation is useless. True cultivation is forged in blood and rain. If you only know how to cultivate and face someone of the same realm, you will inevitably lose!”
Mo Lie was lectured by his opponent. His face grew dark, yet he had not a single word to rebut him. He could only grit his teeth and endure it in silence.
“What? If no one else dares to step up, then we shall leave. However, the name Trash Peak suits your peak quite well!” The opponent did not care about angering the crowd.
Hearing these words, Mo Qi and the others glared with fury, clenching their fists tightly. They wished they could rush forward and beat him severely. But they all knew they simply lacked the strength to do so. Du Liang, having been called trash, also flushed red with anger. His blood seemed to boil as he clenched his fists, veins bulging. Mo Qi gritted her teeth even harder. Her delicate face was full of fury. Her pretty fists were clenched so tightly that her nails nearly pierced her palms. The opponent had not only injured her brother but also insulted the branch pavilion controlled by her father. How could she accept this? Yet looking at her brother’s state, despite her immense unwillingness, Mo Qi felt deflated like a punctured ball. She stood there powerlessly, her previous domineering attitude completely vanishing.
Watching this scene, Ye Chu could hardly suppress a laugh. He thought that this little woman certainly had a strong sense of pride.
“What? Is there no one? If there is no one, then we shall leave. In the future, when you see anyone from our Martial Pavilion, remember to bow respectfully!” The Martial Pavilion disciple laughed loudly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd in a show of arrogance. But when he noticed a certain direction, he could not help but frown. From there, a pale-faced youth was slowly walking out.
This sight left not only the Martial Pavilion members stunned, but also Mo Qi and the others. They stared blankly at Ye Chu, never expecting him to dare step forward.
Du Liang was startled and grabbed Ye Chu. “What are you doing? The man before us is a king capable of defeating our eldest brother. You…”
Ye Chu smiled at Du Liang and stepped forward again. Du Liang did not even know how Ye Chu had slipped out of his grip. Ye Chu’s pace was not fast. It retained that same feeble, lethargic quality. Yet it was precisely this leisurely stride that drew the eyes of every disciple.
“Who is this guy? How does he dare step out? He is not even a match for our eldest brother!”
“Yeah, he must be new. We have never seen him before.”
“Hey! He looks like the guy who lives with Du Liang. I have met him once. But Du Liang is only at the Innate Realm. How strong can someone who lives with him possibly be? After all, birds of a feather flock together!”
“Is this guy tired of living? Does he want to go out and get beaten up!”
“…”
The crowd was puzzled. Only Yang Shan frowned, wondering who this person was. He was not a disciple of the pavilion, so why would he step forward?
Mo Qi blinked her eyes. After confirming she was not mistaken, she could not help but shout. “You still have not given up. Do not think that just because you have the courage to step up, I will take a liking to you. Hmph, I will not change my opinion of you. I have always thoroughly detested those who lack self-awareness!”
These words instantly made the crowd realise the truth. So he wanted to use this opportunity to attract Miss Mo Qi’s attention. However, that was rather foolish. Did he really think that having courage without strength would make Miss Mo Qi look his way? One must remember that making a fool of oneself could easily ruin one’s image in a woman’s eyes. Besides, given Miss Mo Qi’s status, how could she possibly fancy a sickly pale fellow like him?
Hearing Mo Qi’s words, Ye Chu did not know whether to laugh or cry. He could not help but turn his head to look at her. “Um… if you are ill, you really should get it treated!”
“…” Ye Chu’s baffling words left Mo Qi speechless. Yet during her moment of daze, Ye Chu had already stepped into the centre of the arena.
Looking at Ye Chu in the arena, the Martial Pavilion cultivator suddenly laughed. “You are truly a peculiar fellow. For the sake of a beauty’s smile, you actually have the courage to step up here. But the problem is, you will not win that smile!”
Ye Chu shrugged and said, “If she will not smile, it is fine to let her watch as well!”
“…” The crowd was stunned by Ye Chu’s words, but then they all began to curse. “What a bastard! This guy really will stop at nothing to pick up girls!”
“Rest assured! I guarantee you will lose all dignity in front of her. She will not even look at you properly ever again!” the Martial Pavilion man laughed.
Ye Chu shrugged and said, “It does not matter whether she looks at me properly or not. I only find her pleasing to look at anyway. As for whether she hates me or loves me, that has little to do with me. I came here simply to use you all to get something done. Come on, spare the nonsense. Let us finish this quickly. I still have matters to attend to after dealing with you!”
Ye Chu’s words left many staring at him in astonishment, unable to believe he had actually said such things. Everyone fell silent. The surroundings were utterly quiet, so still that a dropped needle could be heard!