A month's time quickly passed.
Today was the day of the battle between Duan Lingtian and Li Jie.
Early in the morning, in a clean and tidy room.
Duan Lingtian stood up from the bathtub and slowly walked out.
He had finished the last portion of Seven Treasures Body Tempering Liquid.
Lightly shaking his sore and numb body and feeling the power contained in it, Duan Lingtian's mouth revealed a faint smile.
This month's hard work was not in vain!
After a month of hard work, the childishness on Duan Lingtian's handsome face had faded a little.
After a long period of Body Tempering, Duan Lingtian's body had become strong and sturdy.
He was wearing a dark purple tight-fitting shirt that accentuated his perfect physique.
Compared to the sickly person who had not completed Body Tempering and became a martial artist a month ago, it was as if he was a completely different person.
At this moment, there was a light knock on the door.
"Young Master, are you awake?"
A melodious voice like that of an oriole caused Duan Lingtian's calm face to show a trace of gentleness.
After putting on his clothes, Duan Lingtian walked out from behind the screen and slowly walked to the door. He reached out and opened it.
As the door was opened, the soft and warm sunlight poured in and shone on Duan Lingtian's body, making him feel warm.
Outside the door, a slender and elegant young girl and Duan Lingtian looked at each other and lowered their heads in panic. Their faces were slightly flushed.
The young girl was wearing a light green robe today, which perfectly accentuated her delicate body that was beginning to take shape.
A pair of budding flower buds unknowingly released the temptation of youth.
A light blue belt was tied around her slim waist, and it fluttered in the wind …
Looking at the young girl outside the door, Duan Lingtian was absent-minded for a moment.
"Kerr, you're up so early."
Coming back to his senses, Duan Lingtian smiled faintly.
He sighed in his heart. After a month of Body Tempering, the young girl's figure was getting hotter and hotter.
When Duan Lingtian looked the young girl up and down, the young girl's face was so red that it seemed as if blood was about to drip out.
"Young Master, Madam said she would go first and asked me to wake you up. I didn't expect Young Master to be up so early."
The young girl blinked her autumn eyes, her eyebrows curved into a crescent shape, and lightly nodded her head.
The young girl's words made Duan Lingtian smile bitterly.
Mother really thought that he was still the guy who liked to sleep in?
"Kerr, you broke through to the second layer of Body Tempering Stage."
Suddenly, Duan Lingtian looked at the young girl, he found out that she had a breakthrough.
"It's all thanks to the medicinal liquid that Young Master concocted for me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to advance so quickly."
The young girl's autumn eyes moved slightly, her eyebrows slightly raised, and lightly nodded her delicate chin. The corner of her mouth held a touching smile.
"The medicinal liquid is only secondary. The most important thing is that Kerr has good talent. It seems that 《Han Bing's God's Sword Technique》 is very suitable for you … Kerr, you're practicing a sword cultivation method, so you must have a sword. I'll take you out in the afternoon and buy you a sword."
Duan Lingtian shook his head and smiled.
"Young Master, didn't you say that the Body Tempering Stage of 《Han Bing's God's Sword Technique》 didn't have a matching sword skill?"
The young girl blinked her autumn eyes.
"Young Master will teach you another sword skill first. Do you want to learn?"
Duan Lingtian asked with a smile.
"Yes!"
The young girl hurriedly nodded, as if she was afraid that Duan Lingtian would go back on his words.
"Kerr, let's go."
Walking out of the room, he closed the door behind him and naturally reached out his hand to hold the young girl's soft little hand. His movements were smooth as flowing water, as if he had practiced it countless times.
"En, let's not make Madam wait for too long."
The young girl had a happy smile on her face. Her little hand slightly squeezed the young man's hand.
The golden boy and girl held hands as they walked out of the courtyard and towards the Li family's Martial Arts Practice Field.
Along the way, they attracted many envious and jealous gazes.
Some of the Li family's youths looked at Duan Lingtian as if they were about to spit fire. They wanted nothing more than to push Duan Lingtian away and take his place.
There were also some young girls who looked at Kerr, who was as beautiful as a fairy, with jealousy.
… …
The Li family's Martial Arts Practice Field was a huge limestone field.
The field was slightly higher, so there was currently a stream of people. These people were all members of the Li family. When they gathered together, it was like a pot of boiling water.
"It's just a battle between two youths, but almost all of the family's elders have come. What a big lineup!"
"That's right. Even the elders in charge of managing the family market in Fresh Breeze Town have come. Today's lineup is comparable to a coming of age ceremony."
"In my opinion, it's mainly because the Seventh Elder invited the Patriarch and First Elder to be the witnesses for today's battle. Since the Patriarch and First Elder are both here, it wouldn't be good for the elders not to come."
… …
On the high platform in front of the Martial Arts Practice Field, there were several tables and chairs. There were already many people sitting there, enjoying the fragrant tea on the table.
These people were the upper echelons of the Li family.
The Li family's Patriarch, Li Nanfeng, sat in the center.
Aside from the empty seat beside him, all the other seats were filled. Behind these Li family elders, more or less, stood some young men and women.
As the Li family's Ninth Elder, Li Rou sat at the very edge. Her expression was calm, as if even if Mt. Tai collapsed in front of her, her expression wouldn't change.
"Ninth Elder, you're very calm."
Seventh Elder Li Kun and Li Rou were separated by the Eighth Elder. He tilted his head and glanced at Li Rou, smiling faintly.
He looked as if victory was already in his grasp.
However, Li Rou didn't seem to have heard his words. She simply ignored him. The Eighth Elder couldn't help but reveal a strange smile on his face.
"Hmph!"
Li Kun was so angry that he laughed.
He wanted to see how long this Li Rou could pretend.
Today, his eldest son, Li Jie, would definitely cripple Duan Ling Tian and take revenge for his youngest son, who was unable to recover from the setback.
"First Elder!"
"First Elder!"
… …
At this moment, the crowd in the distance parted.
Accompanied by waves of awe and respect, an old figure stepped forward and walked onto the high platform.
It was the Li family's First Elder, Li Huo!
"First Elder!"
All the Li family elders, including Patriarch Li Nanfeng, stood up and respectfully saluted the old man.
This old man wasn't just the most powerful existence in the Li family, he was also a Grade Nine Alchemist with a lofty status.
On Cloud Continent, only graded alchemists could be considered true alchemists.
To become an alchemist, one had to meet extremely strict requirements.
It could be said that out of a thousand Core Formation martial artists, there might not even be one who could become an alchemist.
Each of the three major families of Fresh Breeze Town had a Grade Nine Alchemist.
Only the Li family's alchemist was one of their own. The other two families' alchemists were all invited back by them at great expense and could leave at any time.
The old man lightly nodded and sat beside Patriarch Li Nanfeng. He closed his eyes and rested.
"Little Jie, since the First Elder is here, you can go first."
Seventh Elder Li Kun said. Li Jie, who had been standing behind him, nodded and walked into the spacious Martial Arts Practice Field.
"Even the First Elder is here, and Li Jie is going up as well. Why isn't Duan Lingtian here yet?"
"This Duan Lingtian is really arrogant!"
"Could it be that he doesn't dare to come?"
… …
The Li family disciples around the Martial Arts Practice Field were all discussing. Some of them even snorted at Duan Lingtian.
"Ninth Elder, even the First Elder is here. Why isn't your son Duan Lingtian here yet? Could it be that he doesn't dare to come? "
On the high platform, Seventh Elder Li Kun deliberately asked in a loud voice.
"Seventh Elder, don't worry. Since my son agreed, he will naturally come."
Li Rou lightly snorted.
"Ninth Elder, I think that today's battle is completely unnecessary. Why don't you just admit defeat on behalf of your son? Otherwise, your son will be injured and your relationship with the Seventh Elder will be damaged."
Sixth Elder Li Ping, a middle-aged man with a knife scar on his face, who had always had a good relationship with Li Kun, lightly said.
"Sixth Elder, according to what you said, you think Li Jie will definitely win?"
Fifth Elder Li Ting couldn't help but ask.
"This is a publicly acknowledged fact."
Li Ping smiled.
"Then I'll make a bet with Sixth Elder … If Li Jie wins, I'll give you five hundred silver. But if Duan Lingtian wins, you'll also give me five hundred silver. What do you think? "
Li Ting looked deeply at Li Ping and slowly said.
The Li family's Elders' monthly salary was only a dozen or so silver. Li Ting took out several years' worth of salary in one go to bet!
The Li family's upper echelons, including Patriarch Li Nanfeng, all looked at Li Ting in surprise. They didn't expect him to have such confidence in Duan Lingtian.
Even First Elder Li Huo opened his eyes and looked deeply at Li Ting.
Hearing Li Ting's words, Li Ping's eyes lit up.
He was originally a gambler who was addicted to gambling. In his opinion, Li Ting was giving him money.
However, he couldn't take out five hundred silver now.
Almost all of his money had been thrown into the gambling house.
"What's wrong, Sixth Elder, are you afraid?"
Seeing Li Ping's silence, Li Ting smiled.
Li Ping's face flushed red. He tilted his head and looked at Seventh Elder Li Kun.
"Sixth Elder, I'll lend you five hundred silver. In addition, I'll take out another five hundred silver to bet with Fifth Elder. Fifth Elder, are you willing to play along? "
Li Kun saw Li Ping's dilemma and looked at Li Ting with burning eyes.
Li Ting frowned.
Although five hundred taels of silver was only his offerings for a few years, after adding in his daily expenses, he only had about eight hundred taels of silver left in his hands over the years.
Li Kun was able to save up a thousand silver. Among the Li family's Elders, he was considered rich.
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