Chapter 1039 - 1038: Hidden Motives
However, in the following battles, Chen Tianlong seemed to understand something; this person’s swordsmanship was unique, not at all inferior to Jian Wanli, and he kept his strength suppressed at the Tunnel One Star level.
This way, the strengths of the two were basically evenly matched.
Ordinary cultivators, how could they see that he was someone from the cultivation world?
Now, loose cultivators are everywhere in the Mortal Realm, and as long as they are not beyond Celestial Dao masters, the cultivation world generally doesn’t want to deal with them. Anyway, the Mortal Realm is already a chaotic mess.
There are countless cultivators, and it’s impossible for the cultivation world to capture everyone. As long as these people aren’t too arrogant, especially using great strength to oppress others, the Cultivator Association can basically turn a blind eye.
"Clang!" Suddenly, Jian Wanli’s sword was knocked away, indicating that this young talent had won.
"Wow, so impressive." Mo Jing couldn’t help but shout.
The audience erupted in commotion, with praise abound, creating a bustling scene. Li Bingshuang covered her ears; she didn’t like such an atmosphere, as it was as noisy as chaos.
"Miss Wan Li, my apologies, I accept your gracious concession!" Xiao Jianteng was naturally happy to have defeated Jian Wanli, but he wasn’t excited about winning the beauty; he was excited about having the opportunity to make a proposal to the Manor Master.
In the Sword Dao Sect.
Sect Leader Xiao Changfeng held a protective talisman in his hand, seeing the Profound Celestial Realm; this Observing Heaven Realm was an Ancient Divine Artifact, able to detect awakening treasures within the Three Realms.
And just recently, something resembling a Divine Sword appeared in the Observing Heaven Realm, traversing the Mortal Realm, which is the Soul of the Sword. When the Sword Soul awakened, it fell into a place called Hidden Sword Manor.
Therefore, he hurriedly sent his youngest son Xiao Jianteng down the mountain, to the Mortal Realm to find this treasured sword. As long as he didn’t expose his identity and strength, he should use any means necessary to retrieve the Divine Artifact.
The Xiao Family has three sons: the youngest Xiao Jianteng, the second Xiao Jianzong, and the eldest Xiao Jianren.
These three can be said to be each stronger than the other. To avoid giving the Cultivator Association a handle, he specifically arranged for the youngest to go to the Mortal Realm. Firstly, to let him experience the unique customs of the Mortal Realm.
Secondly, even if the Cultivator Association finds something amiss, he could find an excuse, saying the young one lacks experience and let him go to the cultivation world for training, just being young and impulsive, causing conflicts with others.
I must say, Sect Leader Xiao is a wise man, even as his son goes down the mountain once, he can think so thoroughly. It shows that the Sword Dao Sect is not an ordinary sect and cannot be underestimated.
"Alright, you have defeated me, naturally, I am your unwed wife; as for any conditions, wait a moment, and go with me to see my father; then you can ask him whatever you want." Jian Wanli said.
"Okay, then let’s go see your father first; I have something to ask him."
Xiao Jianteng, in his impatience, let slip his words.
And at this moment, Chen Tianlong also roughly understood that this person didn’t really want to marry Jian Wanli but wanted to obtain some information through this key relationship.
Such a good girl, entering a competition for marriage, but the first thing the other party thinks of is to ask her father something, which is really a bit unkind.
"Brother, did you hear that? This person seems not to be a good person; such a beautiful girl is right in front of him, and he doesn’t even talk about marriage, but impatiently wants to see her father, what’s going on?"
Mo Jing was somewhat unhappy and thought, "Why don’t you also participate in the competition, brother? If you succeed, perhaps you’ll be chosen by Miss Wan Li. I believe you won’t harm Miss Wan Li, but this guy, I just can’t trust him."
Chen Tianlong smiled wryly; he didn’t want to be entangled in such matters. If he wins and has to marry her, and Lin Wushuang finds out, won’t she kill him?
"Uh... that’s not very good."
Chen Tianlong rarely outright rejects Mo Jing’s words; he usually speaks more tactfully.
"Chen Tianlong, I also think this person doesn’t seem right; listen to..."
Li Bingshuang frowned upon hearing the words above.
"Miss Jian, we agreed before the competition that if I win, I can go see your father and then make conditions."
Xiao Jianteng saw that Jian Wanli didn’t really want to go, and he was inherently impulsive, seldom dealing with outsiders, so he got a bit angry when Jian Wanli made a fuss.
"I say, brother, aren’t you here to marry me? Why are you more eager to see my father than to see me? I said no meeting, then no meeting; once I finalize the marriage, you can talk to him slowly, say whatever you want."
Jian Wanli, although appearing elegant and demure, wasn’t forced into doing anything she didn’t want.
"Presumptuous!"
Xiao Jianteng suddenly put on airs and raised his hand, almost slapping Jian Wanli.
Seeing the situation, Jian Wanli quickly stepped back two steps, and several attendants immediately rushed over, "Boy, what are you trying to do?"
With the conflict arising, the three attendants below also couldn’t just stand by; they leaped onto the stage and shouted at Jian Wanli’s side, "So, may I ask what you intend to do?"
"Everyone back off!"
Jian Wanli had gotten somewhat angry; this was their territory, how could she let these people act presumptuously?
Hidden Sword Manor, in essence, is a Sword Manor, with many experts inside, and Manor Master Jian Wuming is also a Celestial Dao Three Star level expert, and his two brothers have similar strengths, around two or three stars.
In theory, with such a lineup, people from the Mortal Realm usually wouldn’t dare to cause trouble, even the major families of Capital City also give some face, comparable to the Five Elements Sect.
Therefore, Jian Wanli, despite not knowing the strength of these people, still had some confidence; she calmly walked over and said to Xiao Jianteng, "May I ask this handsome gentleman’s name? You defeated me, so we should become a couple; however, this is voluntary, and you can choose to forgo this, but if you do, you cannot make any conditions with me. This is the rule of our Hidden Sword Manor, please forgive us."
"My name is Xiao Jianteng, and this time I came only wanting to speak with the Sword Manor Master about something, just to ask a question, nothing else." Xiao Jianteng began to make up stories.
"Oh? So your intention is not to marry me, but to see my father. Then just go directly for him, what’s it to do with me?"
Upon hearing this, Jian Wanli was evidently angry, feeling like Xiao Jianteng had been toying with her, treating it like a game.
"Not entirely; it’s just that I found Miss’s skills impressive and wanted to learn a few moves. Hearing that Miss is the Manor Master’s beloved child, finding the Manor Master should be easier, so..."
"You needn’t say anything more; I won’t take you unless you agree to marry me." Jian Wanli actually no longer liked him, but her established rules, if not adhered to, might render these arenas ineffective.